Creative Capital Podcast 384: From Mentee to 400 units in 2 Years with Leo Young

Creative Capital Podcast 384: From Mentee to 400 units in 2 Years with Leo Young

June 13, 2025 · 43 min

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Leo Young shares hard truths about the challenges of real estate investing, including the realities of Section 8 housing and partnership dynamics.

Think real estate investing is all rainbows and easy money? Think again. Leo Young drops hard truths that most investors won't admit out loud — from the soul-crushing admin of Section 8 housing to partnerships that blow up when the money's not flowing. In this raw, no-fluff episode, we expose: 🔥 Why Section 8 management is a full-time headache nobody warns you about 🔥 How your "business partner for life" can suddenly vanish — and what that really does to your business and sanity 🔥 The deferred payday trap — why syndicators make investors rich first, while they scramble to pay their own bills 🔥 The brutal mindset battle: why asking for help feels like failure — but it's actually the only way to survive Plus: ⚠️ The dangerous illusion of social media success — the iceberg of sweat, sacrifice, and setbacks lurking beneath the surface ⚠️ The harsh reality of trust, betrayal, and communication breakdowns that can sink deals and friendships ⚠️ How Leo turned gut punches into growth — and what separates those who quit from those who win If you're ready to face the dark side of real estate investing — and learn how to fight through the chaos — this episode will hit you hard. 👀…

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Host: Ferrari Capital

Guest: Leo Young

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