💡 Want to learn how to build wealth through real estate investing without relying solely on your own money? In this episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford, real estate CEO Justin Brennan reveals how he scaled his multifamily portfolio using syndication and OPM (Other People’s Money)—and how you can too.
Justin shares his family’s real estate roots, the tax advantages of multifamily investments, and the mindset shift needed to leave a W2 job for financial freedom. He also discusses the importance of community, networking, and collaboration in wealth-building, plus his philanthropy work supporting Navy SEALs, military families, and disadvantaged youth.
👉 If you’re ready to take your first step in real estate investing or scale your portfolio, this episode gives you the tools, mindset, and strategies you need.
🔥 Topics Covered
• Multifamily real estate investing & syndication
• Using Other People’s Money (OPM)
• Tax benefits & bonus depreciation explained
• Transitioning from W2 to investor mindset
• Sweat equity vs. check equity in real estate
• Networking, deal-finding, and partnerships
• Money as freedom, choices & positive impact
• Philanthropy and purposeful wealth
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & guest welcome
00:01:32 – Family background in real estate
00:02:57 – Why multifamily apartments
00:03:10 – Starting small & learning OPM
00:04:33 – Tax benefits & capitalism explained
00:06:09 – Movement of money & economic impact
00:09:02 – Philanthropy: military families & youth
00:11:56 – Mindset shift from W2 to investor
00:13:19 – Community, collaboration, & partnerships
00:14:03 – Money as freedom & choices
00:15:17 – Sweat equity vs. check equity
00:17:54 – Partnering & finding deals
00:19:32 – Networking & opportunity
00:19:59 – Wrap-up & contact info
00:20:18 – Ryan’s background & closing remarks
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