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Choosing the Right Real Estate Investment Opportunities with K. Trevor Thompson

October 24, 2024 • Yonah Weiss

What is the one critical factor that can make or break your success as a passive real estate investor?

In this episode, Yonah sits down with the multi-talented K Trevor Thompson, a man with a diverse background spanning from working at Ripley's Believe It or Not to opening 46 iFly Indoor Skydiving locations. He shares his journey into real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of the "who" over the "what" when it comes to choosing the right investment opportunities. Trevor discusses the power of diversification, the lessons learned from deals that didn't go as planned, and the importance of setting ambitious goals.

[00:01 - 06:08] From Guinness World Records to Real Estate

Trevor's diverse career background
The importance of taking action on inspiration, rather than just being inspired
Trevor's transition into real estate investing after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad

[06:09 - 13:55] The Power of Passive Investing

The importance of the "who" over the "what" when choosing investment opportunities
Diversifying investments across different asset classes, locations, and risk levels
The benefits of investing in deals with preferred payments and waterfalls

[13:56 - 20:22] The Eighth Wonder of the World

The power of compounding investments over time
The importance of staying in a W2 job while growing wealth
The benefits of having a supportive partner on your real estate journey

[20:23 - 26:00] Lessons Learned from Deals Gone Wrong

The impact of rapidly increasing interest rates on real estate deals
The importance of adequate reserves and fixed debt in mitigating risk
The value of experienced and skilled asset management teams

[26:01 - 32:27] The Key to Success in Real Estate Investing

The importance of setting ambitious goals
How to help people reach financial independence through real estate investing
The value of sharing knowledge and inspiring others to take action in their investment journey

Connect with Trevor:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktrevorthompson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kttniagarainvestment/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/earnandlearnwithrealestateinvesting/

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"I think the biggest lesson I've learned in life is the who is way more important than the what." - K. Trevor Thompson

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