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120+ Deals Pear Year In Idaho Virtually From London featuring Ryan Weimer
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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Weimer, a real estate investor who’s breaking all the conventional rules. Ryan runs a high-volume investing business in Boise, Idaho—without ever having lived there. Now operating from London, he’s built a team and system that allows him to lead virtually, while scaling with precision and purpose. We dive deep into his origin story, including how a career in mechanical engineering, corporate layoffs, and a desire for autonomy all led him to real estate.
Ryan shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped him transition from a stable W-2 job to full-time investor, the challenges of operating seven time zones away, and the painful but pivotal lessons learned during a $1.2 million loss. This conversation is a masterclass on grit, leadership, and designing a business that supports your life—not the other way around.
Timeline Summary
[0:00] - Introduction
[2:27] - Ryan breaks down his Idaho-based business and the impressive volume of deals his team handles each year.
[7:18] - The surprising leap from engineering to entrepreneurship—and how pain sparked the journey.
[13:09] - Lessons from corporate project management that translated perfectly to real estate operations.
[20:27] - Why Ryan chose Boise over San Diego and how relationships shaped his market entry.
[22:55] - The early mistake of focusing on rentals before building the business foundation.
[31:17] - Living in London while running a stateside company—and how it really works.
[36:23] - The gut-punch of 2022’s market shift and the hard-earned lessons that followed.
[44:23] - Turning a massive development loss into a creative financing strategy that now generates millions.
[47:14] - How the Collective Genius community helped Ryan navigate tough times and scale with confidence.
[53:07] - Ryan’s bold 5-year vision to grow to $10M in revenue—and the leadership strategy to back it up.
5 Key Takeaways
Virtual Doesn’t Mean Ineffective – With the right team and systems, Ryan proves you can scale a high-performing real estate business without ever setting foot in your primary market.
Grit is the Real Superpower – Ryan attributes his long-term success to resilience and the willingness to persevere through the darkest moments.
Use Your W-2 to Your Advantage – Before leaving his corporate job, Ryan leveraged his lendability to acquire multiple properties with conventional financing.
Community is Crucial – The Collective Genius network was instrumental in helping Ryan bounce back from failure and continue evolving.
Cash Flow Isn’t King—Liquidity Is – One of Ryan’s biggest lessons: Having cash on hand often matters more than squeezing out every penny from a deal.
Links & Resources
Learn more about Collective Genius: https://thecollectivegenius.com/
Connect with Ryan: https://weimerinvestments.com/
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