Flipping with Less Risk: Value-Add Deals and Smart Partnerships in Real Estate with Deji Hambolu

Welcome back to the REI Mastermind Network! In this episode, we have an incredible guest joining us, Deji Hambolu. With a background in enterprise and a transition into real estate, Deji has an impressive story to share. Juggling a part-time real estate venture while working at Coca Cola, they were able to educate themselves and search for properties during their "5 to 9." Leveraging their experience as a project manager in the corporate world, Deji excels in communication and team engagement skills. We dive into their interest in the Atlanta and Texas markets, particularly Dallas and Houston, which share similarities in immigration and limited housing availability. These areas have high production and demand, especially for affordable housing. Deji is on the lookout for value-add deals, specifically "lift fix flips" that don't require extensive renovation. They share their strategies for finding properties and forming partnerships, utilizing social media and word-of-mouth.But it doesn't stop there. Deji's mission is to help others succeed in real estate investing. They have already helped 57 people this year, assisting them in acquiring their first or next investment property. They focus on educating individuals on setting up LLCs correctly, developing the right business structure, and improving credit scores. Join us as Deji shares their unconventional journey in real estate and the importance of choosing the right people to work with. We discuss due diligence for property managers and the impact of conflicts of interest. Plus, Deji reveals their unique approach to help anyone overcome credit hurdles and achieve their real estate goals. You won't want to miss this enlightening episode. Let's dive in!Connect with Deji Hambolu: https://dejihambolu.com/Key Topics and Bullets:Background and Real Estate JourneyTransition from enterprise to real estatePart-time real estate while working at Coca ColaFocused on real estate during 5 to 9Project management skills from corporate worldInterest in Atlanta and Texas MarketsAtlanta oil foundation marketGrowing interest in Dallas and HoustonSimilarities to Atlanta in terms of immigration and limited housing availabilityHigh production and demand, especially for affordable housingValue-Add Deals and Renovation TasksFocus on value-add deals in real estateInterest in "lift fix flips" that require minimal renovationPreferred occupancy rate of 60% to 80%Specific renovation tasks (painting, updating flooring, cabinets, light fixtures)Finding Investment Opportunities and PartnershipsUsing social media and word-of-mouth to find opportunitiesActive on Instagram and TikTokPeople reach out for investment opportunities or to learn about investingExploring partnerships and the process of finding themHelping Others and EducationGoal to help 80 people, already helped 57Assisting with accessing investment propertiesTeaching about setting up LLCs correctly and establishing trustsBuilding a strong foundation for growing and creating a portfolioEducating people with bad credit to improve their scoresChoosing the Right People to Work WithImportance of selecting the right people for successReferrals and references as a starting pointRecommending those with a high-quality product or good businessConsider experience and proven track recordDue diligence in asking the right questions and checking...