The Benefits of Having a W-2 While Investing in Real Estate with Michael Stohler (Part 2)

The Side Hustle and Business Show with Eric Lindsey · Feb 13, 2025 · 15m

Michael is a Navy veteran and former airline pilot ✈️ who pivoted from 1,300+ multifamily units to diving deep into the dynamic world of hotel ownership and syndications 🏨. Early on, he read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” tried (and sometimes failed) landlord strategies, and even lost his own home before bouncing back stronger than ever.Key Lessons from His JourneyEarly Struggles: Michael admits he learned by trial and error—sometimes literally knocking on doors and asking for seller financing.Creative Financing: Banks often turned him down, so he leveraged seller financing and partnerships to grab…