Are you ready to quit your 9-to-5 job and achieve financial freedom? In our latest episode, we’re again catching up with Eric Yu. He’s a former software engineer who completely changed his game by jumping into the world of real estate. Based in Seattle, Eric began his journey with house hacking and soon found success in flipping homes and managing Airbnb properties. Now, Eric focuses on developing detached ADUs and using creative financing methods to scale his real estate portfolio. With a passion for strategic partnerships and intelligent investing, Eric has built a lifestyle of financial freedom and flexibility. He continues to grow his business while sharing his insights with others looking to break into real estate.
Eric reveals his strategies for managing ADU builds with zero upfront costs and how minor upgrades, like hot tubs, turned his Airbnb rentals into top performers. This episode thoroughly explores partnership structures, financing hacks, and how Eric balances building wealth with personal milestones like marriage. Are you just starting to dip into real estate, or are you ready to expand your portfolio? Listen to Eric’s story. His advice is super motivating. Get prepared to be inspired to take your next step!
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Podcast Highlights:
[00:57] Eric Yu explains his transition from real estate agent to ADU development.
[06:08] Discover what pushed Eric to quit his software job and pursue real estate full-time.
[10:46] Eric breaks down how he uses partnerships to scale with limited capital.
[16:00] Learn how adding a hot tub skyrocketed Eric’s Airbnb bookings in 2024.
[20:14] Find out how Eric finances ADU projects with zero money out of pocket.
[24:32] Eric shares how building ADUs generated $450,000 in equity on one project.
[32:02] Why Eric put real estate agency work on hold to grow his ADU business.
[35:40] Eric talks about scaling smartly to avoid burnout while managing growth.
[38:10] Eric’s advice for new investors- Overcome fear and just get started.
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HOST
Craig Curelop
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Eric Yu
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloericyu/
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