Jonathan welcomes back Devon Kennard, a former NFL player turned real estate investor, lender, and author, to explore his journey from professional sports to financial freedom on this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. After years on the field, Devon strategically transitioned into real estate, building a portfolio that generates long-term wealth. In his new book, “Real Estate Side Hustle,” he shares the strategies that helped him succeed, from smart investing principles to the role of lending in his approach.
Jonathan and Devon begin their conversation by diving into Devon’s new book, “Real Estate Side Hustle,” exploring how investors can strategically build wealth while maintaining their primary careers. Devon shares how he’s leveraging AI to streamline processes, the importance of setting clear goals for a side hustle, and why he prefers direct control over syndications. They discuss the balance between fast and slow money, the value of continuous learning, and the four key members every investor needs on their team. Devon also explains why cheaper markets aren’t always the best option and how real estate can be a powerful tool for achieving financial independence.
You’ll hear more from Jonathan and Devon about:
- A real estate side hustle can offer financial stability and flexibility, particularly for people in careers with a limited window, like professional sports.
- Leveraging AI to help you streamline business processes can free up your time to focus on high-value activities.
- While Devon began his real estate portfolio by investing nationwide, his business is now primarily in Arizona.
- You need your “core four”–a deal finder, contractor, property manager, and lender–and alternates on the bench in case one of those primary team members becomes unavailable.
Devon Kennard knows how important it is to have a backup income stream, and he’s teaching others with his new book, “Real Estate Side Hustle,” how to build it out.
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