What if you could build real passive income from rental properties without becoming a landlord glued to your phone? In this episode, Mark J. Kohler interviews real estate investor and educator Dustin Heiner to break down how beginner investors can build a rental real estate business that generates consistent cash flow — without doing all the work themselves.
Dustin shares how getting laid off pushed him to rethink everything, how he scaled to 30+ single-family homes and nearly 1,000 apartment units, and why most new investors make a critical mistake by buying property first instead of building the business first. You’ll learn why cash flow beats appreciation, how to find and properly vet property managers, how to invest out of state, and how to structure your real estate investing so you work less — not more — as you grow.
If you’re a beginner real estate investor looking to escape the 9–5, build passive income, and create long-term financial freedom through rental properties, this episode will give you a practical roadmap to get started the right way!
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CHAPTERS: 0:00 Teaser 0:34 From Government Job To Investor 2:56 The Layoff That Changed Everything 4:40 Laid Off From The Government 5:14 Declare Yourself An Investor 5:37 Scale To 30+ Rentals 6:06 You Are Worth More 8:32 I Work 30 Minutes A Month 8:48 The Wrong Way To Invest 9:19 Build The Business First 10:30 Invest For Cash Flow Only 11:12 Why People Download The Wrong Advice 12:18 Your Property Manager Is Quarterback 15:51 Never Invest Without Management 17:12 Invest In Multiple States 19:09 Stop Chasing One Asset Type 20:08 Real Estate Is About People 23:36 How To Interview Property Managers 26:27 Should Managers Get Equity 29:14 Prevent Repair Overcharges 31:19 Creative Partnerships For Funding
