MB 477: From House Hack to 350 Units: How to Achieve Financial Freedom in a Tenant Friendly State - With Andrew Freed

How do you scale to 350 multifamily units in a high-regulation, tenant-friendly market like Massachusetts—starting with a single house hack and a HELOC? In this episode, Andrew Freed breaks down how he did exactly that. He shares how he transitioned from a high-paying W-2 to full-time real estate investor, why he leaned into a market most investors avoid, and how strategic partnerships and capital raising unlocked serious growth. You’ll learn what actually worked, what didn’t, and how Andrew built a business that now self-manages 250+ units—all without starting rich or flashy. If you're serious about scaling and want a real-world blueprint from someone who's done it in a tough market, this one's worth your time.Key Takeaways Turning a W-2 Into a Real Estate Exit PlanWhy Andrew stayed at his W-2 way longer than he needed toThe mastermind moment that finally pushed him to quitHow he 5X’d his income after going all-in How to Go from One House Hack to Hundreds of UnitsThe simple playbook he used to scale with zero previous experienceWhy he ditched the “one duplex a year” plan and went bigHow small, boring properties (2–30 units) became his superpower Raising Capital Without Feeling Salesy or SleazyHow Andrew raised over $20M—even as an introvertThe mindset shift that made all the differenceWhat NOT to do when asking people to invest Investing Where No One Else Wants ToWhy he’s buying in Massachusetts—and crushing itHow Section 8 became a secret weaponHis strategy for thriving in “landlord-unfriendly” markets Partnering the Right Way (So You Don’t Get Burned)How to structure roles, control the money, and build trustWhy partnerships skyrocketed his growth—and what to watch out forHis “video game” approach to business (seriously) Connect with Andrew https://freedommanagement.net/  LinkedIn FacebookConnect with Michael Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTokResources TheFreedomPodcast.com  Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101) Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of Advisors Explore Michael’s Mentoring Program Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts <a href="https://themichaelblank.com/syndicated-deal-analyzer/" rel="noopener...