EP33 | Basic Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investing with Matthew Drouin

If you want to expose yourself to commercial real estate investing, this episode is for you! Tune in as Matthew Drouin outlines the smart strategies you can execute to acquire your first investment property and get in on bigger and better deals. Our conversation offers a wealth of knowledge, so don't miss out.

Key takeaways to listen for:

The power of investing in real estate with a resilient mindset
Creative financing strategies for scaling your real estate portfolio
Matt's journey from small deals to large commercial acquisitions
How to underwrite mixed-use properties
Valuable tips for aspiring real estate investors

Resources:

Tony Robbins
Airbnb
CoStar
The Crumpet Shop
Rent-A-Center
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback

About Matthew Drouin
Matthew grew up in Rochester, NY, as the son of a dialysis nurse and general laborer at Genesee Brewery. After losing his parents to health issues in his 20s, Matt descended into an existential crisis. After spending weeks introspecting and reading, he was able to reinvent himself and develop a new vision beyond the confines of his life, also finding real estate as a way to build wealth.

Today, Matt is a partner at OakGrove Development, a real estate investment and development firm in Rochester, NY. Over the last 17 years, Matt has been in real estate management, brokerage, and development and has grown his portfolio to 176 units of residential and commercial property. His company mission is to develop real estate projects that not only add value to their investors but also put long-term community interests front and center.

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