One Rental At A Time Cameron's Year Reflection: Rentals, Deals, and What's Next
Feb 26, 2026
Cameron reflects on where he invests and why house hacking in pricey markets accelerates progress. He shares lessons from a failed construction startup and the pivot back to rentals. They highlight the power of community mentorship, honest conversations, and self-managing properties. The conversation touches on memorable event moments and practical strategies for shortening investing timelines.
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House Hack Where It Matters Most
- House hacking in high-cost areas is more impactful for building rental portfolios quickly.
- Cameron lives on Sacramento outskirts, owns two properties (three units) and plans to expand into Indianapolis to optimize returns.
From Scattershot Deals To Focused Strategy
- Cameron went from random deal-throwing with his dad to finding focus through the One Rental at a Time community.
- He learned the Lumberjack Line 4-3 method and even teaches it in Ubers and casinos to show the simple starting process.
Self Manage To Avoid The $10,000 Mistake
- Do self-manage your rentals if you can; Cameron called hiring a property manager a $10,000 mistake.
- He took the leap in December, found it the best decision, and now avoids the 'idiot tax' of bad outsourcing.