One Rental At A Time Employee Building One Rental at a Time Today
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Feb 26, 2026 A cybersecurity founder recounts using a basement remodel to gain DIY confidence and buy his first rental. They discuss a conservative townhouse buy-box, steady one-to-two acquisitions per year, and staying self-managed while moving out of state. The conversation covers tech tools for remote management, networking at intimate investor events, and accountability within a local investing community.
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Basement Remodel Sparked A One Rental Journey
- Jacob started real estate after remodeling his own basement and caught the DIY bug that led to buying his first investment in March 2020.
- He focused on townhouses, favored conservative underwriting, and added properties at a pace of one to two per year for steady growth.
Buy Conservatively For Family Security
- Buy conservatively and prioritize security for your family by choosing predictable cashflow over risky strategies.
- Jacob put 20% down, targeted modest monthly cashflow per door, and aimed for repeatable, low-risk acquisitions.
Use A Hyper Focused Buy Box
- Focus on a repeatable buy box instead of chasing trendy strategies like co-living or Airbnb arbitrage.
- Jacob recommends hyper-focus: pick a local market and property type that fits your risk tolerance and self-management ability.