Today, we’ve invited one of the best proofs that starting from nothing to achieving big is attainable in real estate! DJ Hume demonstrates his transition into multifamily for bigger goals despite successfully acquiring five single-family rentals, how he changed his family’s point of view on the investing side of real estate, and how he gradually learned capital raising and acquiring multifamily deals. 

Don’t miss out on this episode because DJ also spills the facts about running rental properties that led to his enormous prosperity today!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• What motivated DJ to start real estate investing by renting out his first house
• The reality of owning single-family rental properties
• Ways to buy rental houses and the sacrifices that come with it
• The thing DJ had realized about single-family rentals after his bad experiences
• Differences between single-family and multifamily investing
• Changing people’s mindset and perspective on real estate through your success
• What it takes to pitch your first deal and raise money from potential investors without prior background in the multifamily space
• DJ’s continuous growth and success in multifamily investing
• Some methods to find off-market deals and property owners
• The power of building partnerships in acquiring and managing properties

Resources & Links

• CoStar
• Upwork
• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About DJ Hume

DJ Hume is a nine-year veteran to the real estate business with over $20 million assets under management, started with 0 doors, no experience, and now own and operate 300+ doors. A humble start working in the medical field with start-ups and emerging tech companies, he was relied upon for business development and strategies. DJ has taken that business knowledge to build Prosper Capital and has become a preferred borrower with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Life Insurance Co, and one of the fastest-growing privately held real estate companies in the Midwest. 

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