183. Raising The Bar - J Scott’s Successful Journey from Tech Executive to Real Estate Investor

In today’s riveting episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel delve into an enlightening conversation with the renowned real estate mogul J Scott, a partner at Bar Down Investments. Known for his broad spectrum of expertise, J is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and former Silicon Valley executive with prestigious stints at Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and eBay. In a pivotal move in 2008, J, along with his wife Carol, chose to step away from their corporate jobs. They relocated back East, started a family, and decided to focus on real estate and investing. The gamble paid off tremendously, as J has since transacted over $150M in properties across the country over the past fifteen years.

Listeners will be familiar with J from his time hosting the top-rated BiggerPockets Business Podcast and his current role co-hosting the widely acclaimed Drunk Real Estate. Also a best-selling author, J has penned five influential books on real estate investing, with his magnum opus, 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs', selling over half a million copies. Adept at guiding others on their path to success, J also serves as a strategic advisor and mentor to multiple companies, business owners, and entrepreneurs. As the co-founder of Apartment Addicts, he empowers aspiring multifamily investors to reach their investing goals. Currently residing in Sarasota, FL, J brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the show. Join us on this episode of Inside The Wolf's Den as we explore J Scott's remarkable journey, his strategies, and the wisdom he's gleaned from his diverse experiences. It's an episode packed with insights that real estate enthusiasts and aspiring investors won't want to miss!

Bar Down Investments Link: https://www.bardowninvestments.com/