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Escaping the 9-5 Grind with Just 2 Properties (in 2 Years!)

Escaping the 9-5 Grind with Just 2 Properties (in 2 Years!)

Update: 2025-09-29
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Think you need to buy a dozen rental properties just to break free from your nine-to-five job? Today’s guest proves that you might only need a couple. In just two years, he’s built a two-property portfolio that brings in serious cash flow and has helped him ditch the corporate grind for good. And in this episode, he’ll show you how to do the same!


 


Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Dylan Pettijohn was still hustling at his W-2 job, saving every dollar for his first rental property, when an off-market real estate deal fell right in his lap and changed everything. Then, with a triplex and renovation already under his belt, Dylan went even bigger—taking down a 12-unit multifamily property that has allowed him to focus on real estate full-time!


 


The best part? Dylan didn’t build his portfolio with a ton of money or experience. In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of real estate partnerships when scaling, the perks of having several units under one roof, and how to stay ready for when that next big opportunity comes your way.




In This Episode We Cover


How Dylan built a 15-unit rental portfolio in just two years


The strategy that helps you raise rent without losing great tenants


The pros and cons of commercial loans (and how to get one!)


How to properly plan your renovation project and keep it on budget


Finding real estate deals before they hit the market (pocket listings explained)


And So Much More!






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Escaping the 9-5 Grind with Just 2 Properties (in 2 Years!)

Escaping the 9-5 Grind with Just 2 Properties (in 2 Years!)

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