Joe O'Brien's Guide to Real Estate and Rentals

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From Baseball to Real Estate: Joe 'The Pro' O'Brien's Journey

In this episode of the AZREIA Podcast, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete speak with Joe O'Brien, a seasoned real estate investor and Executive Director of the AZMSBL Baseball League. Joe shares his transition from baseball to real estate, detailing his experiences from his early days in New Jersey to his successful real estate ventures in Phoenix.

He discusses his first property purchase, the advantages of Section 8 rentals, and the importance of having a strategic system for property management.

Joe also provides valuable insights into finding deals, house hacking, and the benefits of DSCR loans. This episode is filled with practical advice for both novice and experienced real estate investors.

Key Takeaways:

00:53 Joe's Background and Early Life 03:29 First Steps into Real Estate 04:02 College and Career Beginnings 06:53 First Property Purchase 08:48 Expanding the Real Estate Portfolio 10:36 Challenges and Learnings in Real Estate 13:37 Tenant Stories and Real Estate Insights 19:01 Navigating Real Estate Challenges 19:17 Modern Tools for Landlords 20:23 Upcoming Landlording Class 21:39 Deep Dive into DSCR Loans 24:49 Section 8 Housing Insights 32:19 Managing a Men's Baseball League

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