In this episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Jay Helms on his path from his first buy and hold investment to investing in over 320 units of various types and educating others along the way. Jay is an investor and educator based in Gulf Breeze, Florida. In this episode, we get into topics like: when to leave your W2, making smart investments during coronavirus, building a network in real estate, and more!


Top Takeaways:


Finding the right time to leave your W2 - 12:30 - 16:30

If you’re waiting for a sign, you’re ready to go already

Once you know what numbers you need to support yourself without it, hit them and go

There will never be a “right time” for you to transition, and there is no single solution

Best investment approaches during coronavirus - 28:15 - 34:00

You have to acknowledge the reality that the market is shifting

As the economic effects start to take hold, the time to buy will come

Don’t be tempted to shift your criteria just to force a bad deal through

Building your real estate network - 35:00 - 39:30

Every time you consume content, you have the chance to spread what you’re working on

Social media is an invaluable tool for making connections that would’ve been impossible otherwise

Staying engaged gets your name out and makes people more comfortable working with you

How to bring value to Jay Helms:

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Resources:


Book by Hal Elrod: The Miracle Morning


Book by Brian P. Moran: The 12 Week Year


7levelsdeep.com


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biggerpockets.com/users/jayhelms


w2capitalist.com/mastermind


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@w2capitalist


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