232 - Badass Interview with Erik Timmermans

From Food Stamps to Million Dollar Builds   In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast, hosted by Jen Josey, guest Erik Timmermans shares his remarkable journey from starting on food stamps to owning 172 rental properties and building million-dollar homes in Raleigh. Erik offers strategic advice on navigating the 2025 real estate market, highlighting the potential impacts of upcoming tariffs and inflation. He emphasizes the significance of mastering specific zip codes, using other people's money (OPM), and the benefits of joining local real estate investment associations (REIAs) for networking and growth. Jen and Erik also discuss the broader implications of the election results on real estate and the best strategies for new investors. This episode is packed with actionable insights, practical advice, and motivational stories for both seasoned and aspiring real estate investors.   In Erik's words: I’m a real estate investor who started my journey in 2016 while on food stamps, proving that humble beginnings don’t define your future. I grew my business while working a w-2 until 3 years ago. Today, I own 172 rental properties, complete around 30 flips per year, and have recently expanded into building million-dollar homes in downtown Raleigh. I built my business using OPM (Other People’s Money) and am passionate about giving back to the community by sharing my knowledge and network to help others achieve financial freedom through real estate.   www.youtube.com/@ErikTimmermans-n3e https://www.facebook.com/erik.hinton.9469 https://www.instagram.com/timmermanserik/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-timmermans-10a13351/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eriktimmermans843?_t=8ruRZnukGqY&_r=1  https://www.threads.net/@timmermanserik     To learn more about Jen Josey, visit www.TheRealJenJosey.com To join REIGN, visit www.REIGNmastermind.com Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey’s Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby