{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 086: How to Insulate Yourself From a Job Loss, Furlough, or Firing \u2013 with Mark Langdon","description":"Many become entrepreneurs because they hate their jobs and have a burning desire to leave their 9-5. &nbsp; Not Mark Langdon. &nbsp; Because unlike many, he actually loves his job as a chemical engineer, and primarily became a real estate investor to attain that holy grail of freedom called \u201cfinancial peace of mind\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; And by just about anyone\u2019s account, he\u2019s certainly achieved it! &nbsp; Here\u2019s a small sample of what we discuss: &nbsp; * The #1 thing that enabled him to make the jump from single family homes to larger multifamily properties. &nbsp; *&nbsp; 3 tips on how to grow your real estate portfolio \u2013 even with a full-time W2 job. &nbsp; *&nbsp; Mark\u2019s secret to creating a \u201cburning desire\u201d (this is what really keeps you committed and sticking to a Game Plan!). &nbsp; * [Case Study] A blow-by-blow breakdown on how Mark and his partner found, funded, and sold a 112-unit value-add apartment complex \u2013 and hit a mammoth HOMERUN. &nbsp; *&nbsp; Why the multifamily game is a \u201cteam sport\u201d. &nbsp; *&nbsp; When you should be \u201ctaking some chips off the table\u201d (in other words, selling your properties). &nbsp; *&nbsp; Mark\u2019s simple formula for achieving true \u201cfinancial peace of mind\u201d (this is probably the safest and most secure path to financial success!).&nbsp; &nbsp; *&nbsp; Much, much more! &nbsp; More about Mark Langdon: &nbsp; Mark Langdon has been investing in residential real estate since 1991, and continues to work full-time as a Senior Director Project Delivery Group\/Chemical Engineer performing project execution of engineering, procurement, and construction projects in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries and is licensed as a Professional Engineer. &nbsp; He has a separate (Fix &amp; Flip) real estate investment firm, Langdon Properties LLC, focused on buying distressed properties, renovating the properties, and then re-selling them.&nbsp; Mark is currently a General Partner (GP) and Key Principle (KP) managing multi-family apartments in the Southeast and Midwest.&nbsp; He is also a loan sponsor using agency debt loans (Freddie Mac\/Fannie Mae) for his multi-family\/rental portfolio peaking at 742 units over the last 4 years. &nbsp; For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info\/episodes and type in the search bar: Mark Langdon ","author_name":"<b>Instant Investor Podcast<\/b><br> <i> (Formerly: The M.O.R.E. Podcast)<\/i>","author_url":"http:\/\/themore.libsyn.com\/website","html":"