Scaling Success: From Rentals to Hard Money Lending with Owen Dashner

Send us a text What’s the secret to turning personal connections into a thriving real estate empire? Dive into this episode of Weiss Advice as Yonah sits down with Owen Dashner, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. Owen shares his journey from corporate recruiting to managing a diverse portfolio of real estate investments and launching a successful hard money lending business. Packed with insights on navigating financial crises, leveraging networks, and finding the right business partners, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for both aspiring and seasoned investors. [00:01 - 07:59] The Entrepreneurial SparkOwen’s entrepreneurial roots in a family of business ownersEarly struggles with finding a career path in corporate recruitingThe shift from dissatisfaction to exploring real estate investments [08:00 - 16:49] Flipping to FreedomOwen’s first steps into real estateThe impact of the Great Financial Crisis on his strategyDiscovering the power of networking and mentorship in real estate [16:50 - 24:24] Networking: A Game-ChangerThe value of meeting 104 people in two yearsUsing social media and local meetups to build a networkLessons learned from sharing knowledge and resources freely [24:25 - 32:15] The Hard Money Success StoryStarting a hard money lending business from scratchScaling the business to $24 million in available capitalThe importance of underwriting like an investor [32:16 - 37:20] Freedom and FulfillmentTransitioning from flipping to broader ventures, including multifamily propertiesHow flexibility and time freedom define Owen’s vision of successFinal reflections on learning, sharing, and continuing to grow Connect with Owen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-dashner-20869a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ 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. LinkedIn Youtube Exclusive Facebook Group www.yonahweiss.com None 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. Tweetable Quotes: “It’s always a good thing to have one hand down and one hand up, helping people and learning from others.” – Owen Dashner “Networking isn’t just about who you know, but who knows you.” – Owen Dashner Support the show