#30 - From Maritime Expertise to Real Estate Prosperity With Scott Kidd

Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing For Technology Professionals

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In this episode, Scott Kidd shares his insights on real estate investing, focusing on multifamily properties and self-storage. He discusses the value-add strategy, tenant satisfaction, and introduces a fund of funds concept blending real estate with e-commerce for potential tax benefits. Scott also touches on his maritime background, highlighting the clarity he finds at sea. He emphasizes teamwork, communication, and mental clarity in both industries. Scott's passion for mentorship led him to start a meetup to guide others in real estate, advising new investors to prioritize learning and networking before diving into deals. His mantra: keep showing up and stay consistent.

Scott Kidd has over 25 years in maritime leadership, holding a USCG Master license for significant tonnage, Scott's expertise in asset management and strategic planning is now expertly applied to the property market. His unique perspective, honed from years at sea, offers invaluable insights into risk management and decision-making in real estate.

As the founder of the Yachtie Real Estate Investors group in Florida and a mentor with Legasea, Scott blends his nautical wisdom with real estate investment strategies, guiding fellow investors through the currents of the property market with the same skill and confidence he demonstrated on the high seas.

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Episode Highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:02) Scott’s journey

(2:41) Real estate investing experience and syndications

(8:51) Investment criteria and buy box

(13:15) Diving deeper into the funds of funds

(26:13) How Scott started in Real Estate

(38:40) The importance of teamwork

(43:04) Legacy and mentorship

(47:23) Building a network and getting started in real estate

(52:44) Outro

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