“It’s Not How Fast You Make The First Deal – It’s How Ready You Are For The Next Deal.

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“It’s Not How Fast You Make The First Deal – It’s How Ready You Are For The Next Deal.

I see a lot of young investors around my age chasing the “big hit.”

They’re looking for that perfect deal that’ll make them rich overnight—thinking they’ll become big shots from day one.

But here’s the truth: No one gets rich from their first deal.

What’s even more frustrating is that the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know. That early optimism—where everything seems simple and rosy—is usually misleading.

But Here’s the Good News…

While your first deal probably won’t set you financially free, it will be your biggest leap in terms of personal growth.

Let me explain that with some simple math:

Going from 0 to 1 deal is an infinite leap—you’re creating something from nothing. That’s a 100% mindset shift.

Going from 1 to 40 deals is impressive (a 3,900% jump), but it’s still just scaling something that already exists.

There’s nothing like that first breakthrough.

Real Estate Isn’t Just Investing—It’s a Business.

Even if you’re a long-term buy-and-hold investor, you’re still running a business.

Sure, real estate is probably the only business where if you “forget” about your asset for five years, you’ll likely return to something more valuable. But that doesn’t change the fact: it’s still a business.

The key difference between an average investor and a top-tier one?

Having a clear strategy.

That means:

Goal: Where do I want to go?

Method: Which niche fits my skills, time, and resources?

Actions: What do I do daily to move the needle?

Plans change. Markets shift. But like Eisenhower said:

“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.”

The Two Legs of a Smart Real Estate Strategy

I believe every investor should build their business on two legs:

Cash Flow (Income-Producing)

Equity Growth (Wealth-Building)

Focusing only on cash flow is slow.

Focusing only on capital growth can trap you in a high-stress hustle.

You need both.

Here’s What That Looks Like for Me:

Equity-Building Leg: Flips, new construction

Cash Flow Leg: Buy-and-hold rentals (usually Section 8)

Rentals are slower but more stable. Flips build capital faster but come with more risk. Together—they balance each other out.

Why Long-Term Rentals Offer Unique Advantages

Some key benefits of holding properties that you won’t get with flips or new builds:

Amortization

Your tenants pay down your mortgage each month—building your equity automatically.

Appreciation

Home values tend to rise over time, thanks to supply limits and population growth.

Leverage

You can control a $100,000 asset with $25,000—and if the property goes up 10% in value, your return on equity is 40%.

Example:

You buy a property for $100K

You put $25K down

It appreciates by 10% → that’s $10K gain

You earned $10K on $25K = 40% ROI

Tax Advantages

Depreciation, deductions, and strategic write-offs let you legally reduce (or even eliminate) your tax bill.

Bottom Line:

It’s not about hitting a home run on your first swing.

It’s about building a system, a mindset, and a structure that lets you keep swinging—with confidence and consistency.