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Brian Murray acquired his first investment property in 2007. Without raising any outside capital, Brian bootstrapped his way from newbie investor to founder and CEO of Washington Street Properties, a commercial real estate investment and property management company that has been ranked on the Inc. 500|5000 lists of the nation's fastest-growing private companies for five years in a row.[00:01 – 07:10] Opening SegmentWe talk about Brian's new book with Brandon Turner that's currently in production.He speaks about the most challenging property deal he ever encountered[07:11 – 13:42] Washington Street PropertiesRunning his own company – Brian gives us a view of what it's likeAdvice from one property manager to another[13:43 – 24:11] Brian's JourneyWe look back into Brian's pastDabbling into different industries looking for something that fits himDiscovered real estate and fell in loveThe principal paydownOpen Door Capital – why mobile home parks?[24:12 – 31:33] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Working for UPS, loading trucksWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small StuffWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Learn how to surfWhat does success mean to you?The freedom to make my own choices and do what I want to doConnect with Brian. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes:"Learn as much as you can…you need to be self-aware and recognize that you don't know everything. You can't do everything. But you also should try some things yourself so that you can learn and be a more informed, and savvy investor down the road." – Brian Murray"You have to have that drive and motivation." – Brian Murray Resources Mentioned:Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real EstateBiggerPocketsYou can connect with Brian on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Support the show

