Joining us on this week’s episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who proves that you don't have to start big to change your life. You just have to start.
Shawn Gwaltney is a real estate investor and author of a new book called "Fear to Fortune: Rental Property Investment, The Side Hustle Blueprint to Financial Freedom." Over the past 35 years, Shawn has built several multi-million dollar businesses in manufacturing and real estate from the ground up.
Listen as he shares how he started without huge capital, how he overcame fear in the early days, why slow and steady growth beats high-risk moves, and the lessons he learned about financing, property management, and maintaining momentum.
If you’re waiting for that perfect time to invest, this episode will inspire you to act now! Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Shawn Gwaltney and his background
[02:30] Getting into real estate and what his first deal looks like
[05:42] Overcoming fear and taking the first step into rental investing
[09:21] Rebuilding after a crash
[11:06] When you move, things happen
[12:58] Why one rental at a time can change your financial future
[16:13] What comes after financial freedom
[18:39] "Good cop, bad cop"
[21:13] How to choose the right properties for your first investment
[22:35] What are premium rentals
[26:33] Profiling a potential tenant
[30:39] Shawn's advice for other parents who want to be involved in the real estate business
[36:26] You can never reach a goal without clarity
[39:30] The importance of steady, consistent growth over time
[44:20] Connect with Shawn Gwaltney
[45:30] Outro
Guest Links:
Website: https://shawngwaltney.com/
Show Links:
Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals
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Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/
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Published on 3 weeks ago
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