Average Joe Finances
On this podcast we discuss how to create passive income from real estate, investing, side hustles and more. Our mission is to show people that financial independence is possible no matter their income level. This podcast is designed to be an educational tool to help you become financially independent. We want you to beat your debt, build your wealth, and control your future!
Average Joe Finances
297. Harnessing Real Estate for Family and Fortune with Ken Gee
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ken Gee, founder and managing partner of KRI Partners, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, working as a CPA and commercial lender, to becoming a successful real estate investor. Ken discusses his transition from a corporate job to real estate due to the desire to spend more time with his family and avoid corporate pitfalls.
In this episode:
- Discover how a shift from CPA life to real estate investing gave Ken G. the time freedom he craved and how it can for you too.
- Uncover the power of value-add strategies in multifamily real estate and how a simple renovation plan turned Ken's first deal into a win.
- Explore why choosing high-growth markets like Florida using tools like U-Haul data can drive strong real estate returns.
- Take in Ken G.’s advice on avoiding shiny object syndrome and staying laser-focused to build long-term wealth through real estate.
- And so much more!
Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:59 Meet Ken Gee: From CPA to Real Estate Mogul
02:20 The Aha Moment: Balancing Work and Family
03:33 First Steps in Real Estate: Learning the Hard Way
10:46 Strategic Decisions: Selling and Reinvesting
12:38 Partnerships and Mentorship: Finding Your Gary
14:41 Evolving the Business: From Syndications to Funds
16:13 Why Florida? Strategic Market Choices
18:17 Analyzing Market Trends
18:47 Overcoming Barriers to First Deals
21:59 Mindset and Visualization
24:21 Biggest Business Mistakes
26:38 Advice for Real Estate Beginners
30:26 Final Thoughts and Resources
Find Ken Gee:
Website: https://www.kripartners.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geekennetha/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ken-Gee-KRI/100086519510719/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KenGee_KRI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kengee_KRI/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkengee_kri
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ken_gee_kri?lang=en
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