In this episode of the DeRosa Insiders Live Show, Matt Faircloth welcomes Lionel Alleyne, a student in DeRosa's Accelerator Program and an up-and-coming commercial real estate investor. Join us as Lionel shares his journey from exiting corporate America and leaving California to strategically investing in the Atlanta metro area and Columbus, Georgia. Lionel provides valuable insights on: The importance of market research in commercial real estate. Understanding demographic trends, job growth, and economic factors when choosing an investment location. The significance of building strong relationships with local brokers, lenders, and key market players. How to find off-market deals and stay competitive in today’s real estate landscape. Matt and Lionel also discuss broader trends, such as the impact of changing interest rates, the critical role of job creation, and the importance of adapting to new challenges in the commercial real estate market. Tune in for actionable advice on growing your real estate business, whether you're just starting or looking to scale up! Learn more about DeRosa Group: Visit https://derosagroup.com to discover how we help real estate investors scale their businesses. Connect with Lionel Alleyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionel-alleyne-5a27a99b https://blueislerentals.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Special guest: Lionel Allen 1:14 - What Lionel is seeing in the commercial real estate market 3:18 - Lionel's chosen market: Why Atlanta & Columbus, Georgia 6:01 - Comparing Midwest vs. Southeast real estate markets 7:12 - How employment trends drive housing and rental markets 9:29 - The importance of job growth in choosing an investment market 10:05 - How Lionel finds off-market deals 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BzPw5vx7ilFA9ogsH2S1c 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cash-flow-digest/id1698578878 🎙️ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTUzZjMyOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjmub3VupuAAxUiQWwGHQ1XDNkQ9sEGegQIARAC 💥SUBSCRIBE HERE 💥 🏘https://www.youtube.com/derosagrouptrenton?sub_confirmation=1🏘 ⭐️ Take our FREE Real Estate SUPERPOWER Assessment:https://derosagroup.com/superpowers/ ⭐️ Visit The DeRosa Group Website: https://derosagroup.com/ ⭐️ Connect with The DeRosa Group on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/thederosagroup/ https://www.derosagroup.com/https://www.instagram.com/thederosagroup/ Join our Facebook Group for more exclusive content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DerosaInsider Connect with Matt Faircloth on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/mdfairclothhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mdfairclothhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_derosag/ #propertymanagement #derosagroup #mattfaircloth #toyourwealth #derosagroup #transforminglivesthroughrealestate #successteam #multifamily #multifamilyinvesting #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvestor #multifamilysyndication #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestment #passiveincome #passiveincomeinvesting

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