Successfully Retiring Early From A Fortune 50 Engineering Job Through Real Estate Investing with Jeremy LeMere Part 1

Are you ready to discover how someone working in engineering for a Fortune 50 company built a profitable real estate portfolio on the side? Look no further! In this episode, Jeremy LeMere walks us through how he balanced a demanding job and a growing family while investing in single-family homes, duplexes, multifamily properties, and even self-storage units. 🤯✨

Early Influence & Real Estate Spark ⚡
Childhood Exposure: Jeremy’s parents owned a few properties in the 80s, inspiring him from a young age.

Great Recession Wake-Up Call: Witnessing layoffs motivated him to seek additional income, leading him to rehab distressed homes and build equity in properties others had overlooked.

Engineering Meets Business 🏗️🎓
MBA & Tech Skills: Jeremy combined his engineering background with an MBA to track market trends and handle construction challenges.

Optimization Mindset: He automated tasks (digital leases, virtual assistants) so he could focus on scaling while still delivering results at his 9-to-5.

Scaling While Working Full-Time 🚀📈
From Single-Family to Multifamily: Starting with flips and duplexes, Jeremy jumped to larger apartment buildings, quickly growing from 18–20 units to 50–60 units. Self-Storage Success: When multifamily cap rates fell, he pivoted to self-storage for higher returns and simpler management (no toilets to fix! 🚽❌).

Family & Time Management 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⏰
Team Effort: His wife helped coordinate rehabs and contractors, allowing Jeremy to keep his engineering job.
Clear Goals: By aiming for \$8k–\$10k in free cash flow, he knew exactly when he could safely leave his W-2.

Strategic Growth & Current Focus 🔑💡

Slowdown on New Acquisitions: Higher interest rates made him more selective, so he’s refining operations and occupancy.

Diversification: Apartments, self-storage, and other commercial real estate ensure stable returns regardless of market swings.

Key Takeaways & Advice ⭐💰
1. Use Your Day Job: A steady paycheck boosts financing options and lowers risk.
2. Aim for Efficiency: Software tools and virtual assistants free you to scale faster.
3. Embrace Your Strengths**: Engineering or business skills can be huge assets in real estate.
4. Set Clear Targets: Know your desired monthly cash flow or unit count before jumping ship.

00:00 Introduction to Jeremy's Real Estate Journey
01:34 Early Exposure and Career Beginnings
02:57 Impact of the Great Recession
05:17 Building the Real Estate Portfolio
07:34 Scaling Up and Managing Properties
09:32 Exiting the W2 Job
17:03 Current Business Strategies and Market Conditions
19:30 Diversifying into Multiple Asset Classes
23:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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