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#28: Going From Operator To Investor with Bill Hamel

24m · Real Estate Investing Exposure Podcast · 25 Oct 04:00

“When you acquire properties little by little over a long period of time, it's easier to keep organized and keep everything straight in your head.”

-Bill Hamel

Bill Hamel of Hamel Real Estate has been investing since the age of 21. He has accumulated 40 plus buildings and over 240 units over a long period of time in the capital region of New York. He specializes in family properties, the 30 unit style assets managing and house until 2020. They now focus on buying and selling large multifamily properties ranging from 30 to 100 units in the towns of the capital region, and Tampa Bay area Florida.

In this episode, Trevor and Bill discuss:

-How a 21 year old restaurant employee started real estate investing.

-Finding the right market place.

-The difference between investing in Tampa Bay and the Capital Region.

-The process of liquidating properties.

-The strategies in buying properties.

-How to start investing without utilizing all your cash resources

-How to scale up your business quickly.

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