Champions of Change: Brett McManus Discusses Growth and Grit in Real Estate

Go Big! Live Podcast

In this episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin talks with guest Brett McManus about his transition from a corporate career to becoming a successful real estate investor in the hospitality industry. Brett shares his early ventures in entrepreneurship, his experience working at Polaris, and his decision to invest in real estate with his partner Casey.
He details the progression from buy and hold rentals, through creative financing and short-term rentals, to finally venturing into the hospitality industry with a boutique motel investment. The discussion covers challenges faced, such as securing financing and adapting to the operational demands of the hospitality business, as well as strategies for raising capital and building strong investor relationships. Brett emphasizes the importance of starting from scratch, networking, and taking massive action towards achieving greater success in real estate investment.
00:17 Welcome to the GoBigLive Real Estate Investors Podcast
00:26 Brett McManus: From Corporate to Real Estate Mogul
01:19 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
03:40 Diving into Short-Term Rentals
06:23 The Shift to Industrial Real Estate
07:58 Learning from Industrial Real Estate Challenges
10:00 Venturing into the Hospitality Industry
12:52 The Power of Personal Development in Business
14:00 Acquiring and Revamping a Boutique Motel
17:40 Leveraging Social Media for Capital Raising
18:27 The Art of Cold Calling and Investor Relations
36:07 Executing the Motel Renovation Plan
39:29 Future Plans and Advice for Aspiring Investors
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https://www.instagram.com/innvestors/