Abraham Gray - Strategies for Finding Off-Market Deals

Abraham Gray, founder of 100+ businesses and a real estate investor, shares his journey and insights in this podcast episode. He started his first business at 15 and got into real estate at 22, eventually accumulating around 250 rentals and doing hundreds of fix and flips each year. He also does a lot of lending for real estate deals. Abraham emphasizes the importance of finding something you can be really good at and make a lot of money from. He shares his strategies for finding off-market businesses and real estate deals, as well as the key factors he looks for when buying a business. Abraham's advice includes the importance of networking, being positive, and learning from other people's experiences. Abraham Gray shares his best resources for learning and growing, including connecting with experienced individuals and investing in mentorships and conferences. He reveals that he has never read a book in his life, preferring to learn from others and ask for summaries. Gray discusses his love for martial arts and self-care activities like massages and cryotherapy. He also shares his favorite movies, celebrity crushes, and fears. Gray's greatest accomplishment is building a jewelry business that made over $100 million in profit.

Takeaways

• Start early and diversify your investments to achieve financial freedom
• Find something you can be really good at and make a lot of money from
• Networking and building connections are crucial for success
• Learn from other people's experiences and seek guidance from experts
• Focus on buying profitable businesses with systems and employees in place
• Be positive and attract the right kind of people to help you succeed Connect with experienced individuals and invest in mentorships and conferences to accelerate learning and growth.
• Learning from others and asking for summaries can be an effective alternative to reading books.
• Engaging in activities like martial arts and self-care can contribute to a balanced and fulfilling life.
• Favorite movies and celebrity crushes can provide insight into personal preferences and interests.
• Fear of significant injury or health issues can impact one's quality of life.
• Building a successful business that generates significant profit is a notable accomplishment.