In this episode, we sit down for a strategy session about the bigger picture: where we’re going, why we’re focusing on Ohio, and how we plan to grow intentionally in 2025. We lay out our full business model—including flipping, long-term rentals, short-term rentals, and how we’re layering in our construction team, admin support, and boots-on-the-ground leadership.

If you’ve ever wanted to hear the inner workings of a real estate business as it scales—this is your inside look. From how we structure deals to how we delegate tasks, this is the blueprint we’re building right now. Transparent, strategic, and full of hard-earned lessons.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] – What the “Masterplan of Ohio” really means to us

[0:57] – Reinvesting into infrastructure: construction, admin, systems

[1:38] – Our current business model: flips, STRs, LTRs, and project management

[2:11] – Using our own crews and how that changes our margins

[2:55] – Why 2025 is about intentional, controlled growth

[3:48] – Assigning leads and ownership across departments

[4:36] – Systems we’re using to manage more deals without more chaos

[5:23] – Building a pipeline of consistent leads through organic methods

[6:13] – Strategic use of project managers on-site

[7:02] – Why we’re focused on stabilizing internal operations before expanding

[8:08] – How new team members are stepping into leadership roles

[9:01] – Delegating with purpose: why we’re no longer doing it all ourselves

[9:56] – Final thoughts on scale, clarity, and planning forward

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Scaling starts with systems. If you can’t delegate it, you can’t grow it.

2. Organic marketing still works—especially when it’s consistent.

3. You don’t need more deals, you need better infrastructure.

4. Focus on one market, one vision, and build outward with clarity.

5. Put the right people in the right roles—and then get out of their way.

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