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EP 45: From House Hacker to $80M Real Estate Developer with Alec McElhinny

EP 45: From House Hacker to $80M Real Estate Developer with Alec McElhinny

Update: 2025-08-05
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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit Podcast, Mike Doherty sits down with Alec McElhinny, the founder and CEO of Landplay, to discuss how he carved a path in the alternative real estate space through industrial value-add projects and niche flex space developments.

Alec shares how he transitioned from pursuing actuarial science to house hacking and ultimately to building and flipping commercial real estate, leveraging creative strategies like 1031 and 721 exchanges. He dives deep into his passion for underserved markets, his philosophy on avoiding crowded spaces, and the importance of vision, mentorship, and being coachable.

Whether you're a new investor looking for your first move or a seasoned entrepreneur wanting to think outside the box, this episode is packed with valuable insight.


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• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
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• Alec McElhinny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecjmcelhinny/
• Alec McElhinny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlecMcElhinny3
• Landplay Website: https://land-play.com/ 


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EP 45: From House Hacker to $80M Real Estate Developer with Alec McElhinny

EP 45: From House Hacker to $80M Real Estate Developer with Alec McElhinny

Mike Doherty & Ryan Deasy