Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with investor and developer Jordan Cunningham of Cunningham Invest. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real numbers behind his first big investment move — how he bought his primary home, turned it into a rental, and used equity and appreciation to scale into his next property.
We break down the exact figures, financing details, cash flow, and equity strategy that made this deal possible — so you can see how a smart first purchase can become a long-term wealth-building machine.
In this episode we cover:
📍 Purchase price, down payment, and loan structure
📈 Equity growth & how he leveraged it into the next property
💰 Rental income, cash flow, expenses, and returns
🔁 Why keeping the first home became his wealth foundation
🧠 The mindset & strategy behind the move-up investor path
If you're looking to start with your first home or want to understand how everyday buyers build long-term wealth through real estate, this episode gives you the blueprint — with real numbers.
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