Go Big! Live Podcast
Welcome to the "Go Big! Live" podcast, where we explore the exciting world of commercial real estate investing through in-depth interviews with successful investors who have scaled up their portfolios. Hosted by experienced real estate investor Matt Drouin, our show delves into the nitty-gritty details of each guest's first big deal, their journey leading up to it, and the challenges and rewards they've encountered along the way. Each episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you make the leap into larger deals and expand your real estate empire. Join our community on Facebook for engaging Q&A sessions with our guests and the opportunity to network with like-minded investors. Get ready to be inspired, learn from the best, and go big in the world of real estate investing!
Go Big! Live Podcast
From Massapequa to Millions: Larry Curtis's Journey
In this episode of Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin welcomes Larry Curtis, President and Managing Partner of WinnDevelopment. Larry shares his journey from a young real estate aspirant in Massapequa, Long Island to leading a company with over 103,000 units under management. Larry discusses his early investments, passion for historic rehabilitation, and the importance of persistence and hard work in real estate. Tune in to learn how Larry started his career, the key strategies he used to scale his business, and valuable advice for aspiring real estate investors.
00:00 Introduction and Early Beginnings
00:20 Meet the Host and Special Guest
01:36 Larry Curtis' Background and Early Influences
04:06 First Real Estate Ventures
04:57 Educational Pursuits and Career Development
06:33 Key Opportunities and Career Milestones
11:34 Historic Rehabilitation and Affordable Housing
14:03 Challenges and Strategies in Real Estate
15:13 Persistence and Success Stories
24:19 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Developers
27:08 Final Thoughts and Conclusion