Episode 90: Scaling to 67 Doors & a $9M Portfolio – How Ryan Heltemes Did It Solo

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio.

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Heltemes, a real estate investor who has built a 67-door, $9 million portfolio—almost entirely on his own. Ryan started as an electrician, transitioned into engineering, and eventually discovered his passion for real estate. With a strategic and disciplined approach, he scaled his portfolio without raising outside capital.

We dive into:
✅ How Ryan went from house hacking his first duplex to owning 67 doors
✅ The strategies he used to grow his portfolio without outside investors
✅ How he leveraged mobile home parks, multi-family, and creative financing
✅ The biggest challenges (and wins) in self-funding his real estate journey
✅ What’s next for Ryan as he continues to scale

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a multi-million-dollar portfolio without syndicating or raising funds, Ryan’s story proves that it’s possible with the right mindset and strategy.

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