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From Soccer Star to Real Estate Mogul - Brett Halsey

From Soccer Star to Real Estate Mogul - Brett Halsey

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While transitioning from professional soccer to real estate investing, Bret Halsey has built an impressive portfolio of over 40 units. This episode is packed with inspiring stories, from playing against Lionel Messi to acquiring properties for $50,000 per door. Bret shares his journey from MLS star to savvy investor, detailing his first real estate purchase, current strategies, and future goals.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into house hacking, value-add renovations, and scaling up in real estate. Bret's perseverance through career-threatening injuries in soccer translates to his determined approach in real estate, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring investors and sports enthusiasts alike.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: Bret Halsey's soccer career and transition

5:18 Leaving professional soccer for real estate

9:31 First real estate investments and house hacking

15:47 Building a portfolio of 44 apartment units

20:35 Strategies for turning around properties quickly

26:52 Long-term goals and passion for real estate

32:27 Keeping equity vs raising capital tradeoffs

37:47 Exploring seller financing opportunities

44:55 Overcoming major setbacks in soccer career

51:41 Question for next podcast guest

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