From Uber Driver to Real Estate Millionaire
Reached $1M at age 39
Lost tech job during layoffs and started driving for Uber to make ends meet. Used driving time to listen to real estate podcasts and network with passengers. Saved aggressively for first property, then scaled through BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat).
Educational Background
High School
Local high school
Undergraduate
Bachelor's degree
Family Background
Parents' Occupation
Middle-class working parents
Parents' Visa Status
US Citizens
Family Background
Typical middle-class American family.
Financial Milestones
Age 33
Saved $100K through extreme gig work and side hustles
Key Strategies:
- 60+ hour work weeks
- Multiple gig apps
- Living with roommates
Age 36
Reached $500K after completing 4 successful BRRRR cycles
Key Strategies:
- Value-add renovations
- Cash-out refinancing
- Building contractor network
Age 39
Crossed $1M with portfolio of 11 rental units and 2 flips per year
Key Strategies:
- Systems development
- Virtual assistants
- Market timing
Challenges & Advice
Biggest Challenges
- Started with poor credit from previous layoff
- Learned construction management through trial and error
- Balanced active income needs with time for real estate
- Navigated 2020 eviction moratoriums
Advice for Others
Use 'windshield time' for education. The gig economy can fund your first deals if you're disciplined. Don't just save for a down payment—build a cash reserve for renovations. Network relentlessly—my best deals came from relationships.