Accidentally Rich: The Secret Sauce to Tom Cruz’s Real Estate Success | The Jake and Gino Show

From wholesaling to dominating Section 8 housing, Tom dives into his strategies for leveraging creative financing, scaling his portfolio, and finding success in real estate no matter the market conditions. Learn the secrets to navigating Section 8, the pros and cons of government-backed income, and why iPhone users make the best tenants (yes, really!). 

If you’re a new or seasoned investor, looking to break into affordable housing or scale your real estate empire, this is an episode packed with invaluable insights. Tom’s journey proves that luck favors the prepared, and scaling from a single condo to hundreds of units is within your reach!

Key Takeaways:

• How Tom got started with just $15K and turned it into millions
• The importance of creative financing and Section 8
• Why timing the market isn’t everything — cash flow is king!
• The secrets to tenant screening and property management
• Why managing properties with Cruise Control software transformed his business
• Scaling from a single unit to over 700 units

Don’t Miss:

• How Tom used TikTok to grow a following of over 1.3 million in real estate and education
• The hilarious story of Tom’s first condo purchase (it all started with a dog!)

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Resources Mentioned:

• Section 8 Webinar: section8webinar.com
• Follow Tom on Instagram & TikTok: @TCruznc
• Jake & Gino Podcast: jakeandgino.com