In this episode of Hustle Harder, James Gaskin sits down with Brentin Hess, a dynamic real estate investor from Pasadena, Maryland. Brentin shares his journey from growing up in a real estate family to flipping his first house at 21 and scaling up to 100 flips annually. He reflects on the lessons learned from early challenges, the importance of trustworthy contractors, and the value of building a supportive investor community. Brentin also discusses his strategies for sourcing deals, work-life balance with a growing family, and plans for expanding his investor network into new markets.

Key Points from This Episode

[00:00:00] Brentin’s early exposure to real estate through his family and his first flip at 21

[00:03:02] Diversifying his portfolio: flipping, commercial properties, and rentals

[00:05:18] Challenges of scaling a business to 100 flips per year

[00:09:07] Sourcing deals through realtors, wholesalers, and direct-to-seller marketing

[00:12:13] Lessons learned from contractor relationships and how to avoid costly mistakes

[00:17:15] Navigating the ups and downs of managing rental properties

[00:21:46] The pivotal role of a trusted contractor in Brentin’s scaling journey

[00:28:23] Building an acquisitions team and leveraging virtual assistants

[00:33:17] Insights on local markets and staying focused within Maryland’s suburban areas

[00:39:35] Strategies for maintaining work-life balance with a growing family

[00:50:02] Founding and scaling the Maryland Investor Network to foster community growth

Links

Renovo Financial - https://renovofinancial.com/

James Gaskin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gaskin-b675593/

Brentin Hess on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentinhess