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Join us as we sit down with Josiah Smelser, a seasoned real estate expert hailing from Florence, Alabama. With an eye for opportunity, Josiah ventured from a corporate Big 4 accounting job to appraisals and real estate brokering. Discover his journey from distressed property rehabs and refinancing to building a remarkable $4M BRRRR portfolio. Post-COVID, he strategically transitioned to a $16M vacation rental empire, sharing insights on cash flow, smart investments, and leveraging 1031 exchanges to buy into vacation rentals in the Smokey Mountains. Tune in for Josiah's ambitious plans, from flipping to larger commercial deals, and growing his flipping business.
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