BCF 348: Choosing the Perfect Markets and Development Deals with John Mejia

Finding good markets for real estate investing is an important element of success. However, investing in the right strategy and market is what you really need to crush your goals. The key is to pair the right strategy with the market dynamics, including optimizing cash flow and appreciation while investing in a great deal. From his very first apartment purchase back in 2012, John Mejia and his related entities have been involved in over 4,000 apartment units throughout the Southeast US. Today, he’s a seasoned real estate professional whose principles are to deliver trustworthy and solid real estate solutions, while providing sound, strategic investment opportunities.

John has currently done over $500 million in acquisitions and developments, all while creating stellar returns by leveraging his proven track record. He also developed a property management platform which has serviced more than 10,000 units to date. John got started in real estate after a successful career as a military and commercial pilot. After 9/11, John lost his job and began to apply for other positions, but nothing panned out. Eventually, he started selling homes and within two years, he started his own real estate company, Providence Investments. John shares how he got into multifamily and multiple different markets. He also talks about making it through tough times as an entrepreneur, how he chooses and breaks into various markets, why he likes secondary and tertiary markets, and much more.

What’s Inside:
—How John went from military pilot to real estate business owner
—How John chose the markets he’s in today
—Criteria John uses to analyze deals

Mentioned In This Episode:
—bulletproofcashflow.com: https://bulletproofcashflow.com/
—RDYNE.com: http://www.rdyne.com
—ProvidenceInvestments.com: http://www.providenceinvestments.com