244: The House Fire That Tested And Fueled Their Investment Journey
Ryan Bevilacqua and Cory Jacobson faced a house fire that tested their resolve, but they turned it into a profitable pivot on their journey to a 70-door portfolio.
The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · Ryan Bevilacqua, Cory Jacobson, Ryan Haywood
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Show Notes
Investing in real estate isn’t always smooth sailing—sometimes, it’s a fire you didn’t see coming. In this episode, Ryan Haywood sits down with investors Ryan Bevilacqua and Cory Jacobson, who share how a house fire turned from disaster to opportunity. Listen as they recount their journey from the early days of W-2 jobs to building a 70-door portfolio, including the unexpected moments that shaped their path. Find out how they handled a property fire, what it taught them about resilience in real estate, and the strategies they used to turn a major setback into lasting success.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - What Ryan And Cory’s Business Looks Like
1:57 - What They Were Doing For Their 9-5
3:31 - Working in Sales
5:08 - Their First BRRRR Deal
7:35 - What Their Business Model Looks Like Now
9:08 - Some Of Their Best Deals
11:08 - Their Property That Caught On Fire
19:14 - Parting Advice For New Investors
23:08 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: Ryan Bevilacqua & Cory Jacobson
https://www.instagram.com/wealthjuiceofficial/
Website: Ryan Bevilacqua & Cory Jacobson
tiny.cc/wealthjuicecoaching
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod