In this episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Justin Silverio on his journey from finding his fit in flipping to running a highly efficient real estate and construction business. Justin is a flipper, wholesaler, and builder in Boston. In this episode, we dive into topics like working with contractors, knowing when to leave your W-2, jumping into direct to seller, and more!


Top Takeaways:


Top tips for working with contractors - 15:15 - 16:30

A referral is the best way to find talent

When forging a new relationship, walk through their current projects with them

Get a feel for their style and professionalism before agreeing to anything

Make another visit a few weeks later to see how things have progressed

How to know when to jump ship - 21:00 - 22:30

Never burn bridges; your network can come from anywhere

Remember that as an employee you still want to leave with a good impression

Have integrity in everything you do and know when you can’t meet a commitment

Make sure you have deal flow before switching to real estate full time

Getting started with direct to seller transacting - 28:00 - 34:00

Don’t be afraid to spend money to make money

You likely won’t find a deal on your first or second try - stick with it

Especially if you’re new to real estate, be prepared to learn about deal structure

Everyone has to earn their own experience

Spend at least six months consistently to build momentum

How to bring value to Justin Silverio:

Software development, UX experience

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openlettermarketing.com/olm-dealflow


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