”Doing Your First Deal” with Justin Mills

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores welcomes multifamily investor and syndicator Justin Mills of Gold Dragon Investments. Justin shares his journey from working a 9 to 5 job to becoming a successful investor in multifamily properties, all while balancing other investments in the stock market. He dives deep into his personal "why"—how his family motivates him—and the importance of giving back to others through his work.

Justin talks about how perseverance, time blocking, and tenacity helped him close his first multifamily deals. He also explains how aligning with teams that share his values has been key to his success. Listen in as he details the importance of creating win-win situations for both tenants and investors, and how he and his team are making a difference in the communities they serve.

Plus, Justin offers advice for those looking to break into real estate investing, discussing the value of building the right team and why endurance is just as crucial as enthusiasm.

Key Takeaways:

• The power of perseverance and time management in achieving success.
• How Justin’s personal “why” drives his passion for real estate investing.
• The importance of creating win-win scenarios for tenants and investors.
• Advice for new investors: Don’t quit, and always align with the right team.
• Justin’s mission to give back through his charity, “Whole Lot of Love,” supporting teachers.

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