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title: "Ep 195: From Homelessness to Owning Over 100 Doors"
description: Ray Glymph, a full-time real estate investor shares his tips and advice for building an investment portfolio full of profitable properties.
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# Ep 195: From Homelessness to Owning Over 100 Doors

*"I just remember the tenant giving me that first $1,000 check and I was like, ‘I can’t believe this!’"*

[Episode 195 of The Smart Agents Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-195-from-homelessness-to-over-100-doors-ray/id1536859511?i=1000659242490) features Ray Glymph, a full-time real estate investor who now owns more than 100 doors after finding himself homeless twice at an early age. Ray shares emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination in overcoming life’s toughest challenges and achieving success in real estate investing.

 

Ray delves into his investment strategies, highlighting his preference for properties in B and C neighborhoods that offer good cash flow. He explains how building strong relationships with real estate agents and collaborating with other investors have been crucial to his success.

 

Beyond his personal achievements, Ray is passionate about helping others. He discusses his motivation for coaching and teaching aspiring investors, aiming to empower them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in real estate.

 

**Learn more from Ray at:** [**https://www.rglymph.com/**](https://www.rglymph.com/)

 

  
**Key Takeaways:**

- **Hard Work and Determination:** Essential for overcoming obstacles and achieving success in real estate.
- **Cash Flow Properties:** Investing in B and C neighborhoods can yield good returns.
- **Building Relationships:** Collaborating with real estate agents and other investors is mutually beneficial.
- **Coaching Others:** Sharing knowledge through coaching can be a rewarding experience.
- **Understanding Numbers and Exit Strategies:** Critical components of successful real estate investing.

**Guest**

 Ray Glymph

**Host**

 Michael Walter

**Duration**

 29 min

**Released Date**

 June 17th 2024

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