My First Million In Multifamily

My First Million In Multifamily You were not meant to be a slave to the grind. You were not meant to trade your life force for money. You CAN escape gravity (working 9-5 to survive).

This group is about getting your first (or 50th) deal DONE!

$1k in your bank…from Santa? Or from Real Estate? 🎅🏽🏘️Imagine checking your account in early December…and there’s an ext...
12/09/2025

$1k in your bank…from Santa? Or from Real Estate? 🎅🏽🏘️

Imagine checking your account in early December…
and there’s an extra $1,000 sitting there.
Not from overtime. Not a bonus.
Just there. Ready for Christmas…or whatever you want.

Christmas miracle? Nope.
It’s passive income from real estate.

I just sent out Q4 distributions from one of our apartment deals, and everyone got a deposit right on time for the holidays.

Here’s the truth about “passive income”
There are only two ways to get it:

1️⃣ Buy it with your own cash.
2️⃣ Create it with knowledge, skills, effort, and relationships.

Route 1 is easy…but slow.
$10k in a 5% account = $500/year. Not life-changing.

Route 2 looks harder:
Analyzing deals, underwriting, raising private money, finding opportunities, learning operations…
But it’s the path if you don’t have piles of cash (like me when I started).

That deal we just distributed on?
Found it on Loopnet.
Raised $337k from private investors.
Closed it 4 years ago.
Now it sends passive income like clockwork—Energizer-Bunny style.

Imagine getting deposits like that every year…
What would that feel like?

A year from now, you’ll be glad you started.

If you want that future Christmas bonus from real estate,
DM me “PASSIVE” or drop a comment. Let’s talk.

Also, yes, that's a real photo. Not Ai or a filter...🧑‍🎄

I get it. When all you see is a pile of pieces, it can feel overwhelming to get the finished product. Imagine if Lego se...
11/06/2025

I get it. When all you see is a pile of pieces, it can feel overwhelming to get the finished product.

Imagine if Lego sets showed up with just a box of pieces. And the only way you could figure it out was to watch YouTube videos or read books on Lego theory and do the best that you could to try and create the finished model.

Total chaos. Nobody would ever use Lego.

The magic? Having the step by step guide on what piece goes next and where. Every step outlined.

All you have to do is follow the directions and the finished model is there at the end.

That real estate portfolio you dream of?

No different.

So many pieces of information, so many steps, so many things to do.

Sure, you can watch YouTube videos, read books, try and figure it out on your own...

But what if you had somebody who had done it over and over and over again. And you also had a step-by-step guide of what to do in what order?

Imagine the real estate portfolio you could build...

Does it take time? No doubt. This Lego set I just finished I worked on for probably 15 hours to get it built.

Definitely a commitment.

Spending 15 months to close an apartment deal?

Also, totally worth it.

If you want the step-by-step guide and a mentor to walk you through the process to build your real estate portfolio, that's why we have the Deal Room.

Don't stay stuck in the overwhelm of the chaos.

If you want to talk, shoot me a dm.

11/04/2025

Taking down a 131 pad Mobile home Park in Albany Georgia.

Closing is next week, this is a good one. Investors are going to get an 8% preferred return, equity multiple of 2.5 + over the 5-year-old.

Looking to invest in real estate backed assets? Let's talk.

10/31/2025

The secret... Is there is no secret.

Showing up Time after Time, putting in the reps, whether it's lifting the weights, doing the morning routine, calling that investor, analyzing that real estate deal, whatever it is...

The secret is showing up again and again.

And when I get knocked down, getting right back up again. Getting back on the path, putting in the work.

If you have never felt the pressure of thousands of gallons of water flowing down a river, I highly recommend it. This p...
10/28/2025

If you have never felt the pressure of thousands of gallons of water flowing down a river, I highly recommend it.

This past Saturday I got to go white water rafting on the Ocoee River up in Tennessee.

Over an hour on the water, almost 5 miles of distance.

Rapids going all the way up to Class 4. (Rapids only go up to class 5, so... It got intense)

The thunder of millions of gallons of water flowing over the dam where we put in was like a bass drum beat hitting right to my core.

Already, I knew I was basically getting in over my head.

Okay, not exactly over my head because the Ocoee River is not that deep. But you get the meaning...

Every time we hit a section with class 4 rapids, the wrath would go almost perpendicular to the water. Even with paddles, there is no way I would have known what to do to navigate them without a guide.

But every time, John, our guide, knew exactly what to do. This particular trip was his 265th trip of the season. His experience with the river made it easy to navigate exactly where we needed to be at every section along the way.

Buying apartments is a lot like white water rafting...

It feels overwhelming when you start. Bigger deals than you've ever thought of before. You know there are pitfalls along the way, and you don't really have the experience to navigate them successfully without crashing or capsizing.

If you're serious about getting a new appointments, you need a guide.

That's what we do in the deal room. Operators who have analyzed hundreds and hundreds of deals. Operators who have gone full cycle on large deals, small deals, good deals, bad deals. Operators who have the experience to navigate the pitfalls, and make it all the way to the finish.

If you're ready, let's connect. Shoot me a dm.

Because only one is never enough...
10/18/2025

Because only one is never enough...

When you're in the commercial real estate game, you can create major wins. But only if you STAY IN THE GAME. Commercial ...
10/14/2025

When you're in the commercial real estate game, you can create major wins. But only if you STAY IN THE GAME.

Commercial real estate is not get rich quick. But it is 100% build legacy wealth.

South Carolina has a program where we provide affordable housing and we don't have to pay real estate taxes.

Major win all the way around.

Are you in the game? If not, why not?

75 Hard? Try Again. 10 Hard? Still No.Can you commit to doing something — every single day — for 10 days? 🤔 Sounds simpl...
01/08/2025

75 Hard? Try Again. 10 Hard? Still No.

Can you commit to doing something — every single day — for 10 days? 🤔 Sounds simple, right? Most people think they can, but here’s the reality...

Let me tell you about “John” (not his real name). He joined a 10-day challenge I’m in. On Day 1, the task was simple:
📹 Post a quick video in the group. Live or recorded. Just a commitment video.

Now, I get it — not everyone is tech-savvy. I totally understand that. But when the community reached out to help John and suggested he could just write a post instead, his response was:
💔 "Sorry! No idea how to do a video so I’m going to say goodbye!"

Day ONE. First obstacle. And he quit. 😳 Even when people offered support, his mindset was:
❌ "It’s okay! Nothing ever works out for me."

Here’s the thing: that woe-is-me mentality is what keeps us stuck. It’s the very mindset that stops us from growing and reaching our goals.

💡 The truth? Success is simple:
✅ Show up.
✅ Keep showing up.

But here’s the catch: commitment dies in isolation.
Commitment thrives in connection. Surround yourself with people who share your goals, dreams, and setbacks. THAT is where breakthroughs happen. 🙌

So, who will you connect with this year? 🤝 Who will you surround yourself with to stay committed and crush your goals?

✨ Get in the room with the people doing what YOU want to do. That’s where the real magic happens.

💪 Let’s go.

What's on your Vision Board? 🤔When it comes to building wealth through multifamily real estate investments, having a cle...
10/31/2024

What's on your Vision Board? 🤔

When it comes to building wealth through multifamily real estate investments, having a clear vision and plan can make all the difference.

🔑 Focus on the RIGHT problem to get results. 🔑You can pour all your time, money, and effort into trying to fix something...
10/31/2024

🔑 Focus on the RIGHT problem to get results. 🔑

You can pour all your time, money, and effort into trying to fix something, but if you're focusing on the wrong issue, you’ll never move forward. The key to success is identifying and solving the right problem that drives real change. 💡

Stop spinning your wheels—let’s work together to uncover the solutions that will take your real estate investments and financial growth to the next level.

Ready to start focusing on the right things? Visit jenningssmithjr.com and learn how to make your efforts count! 💼🏢

Ready to start growing your income? It's time to take control of your financial future! Whether you're looking to inves...
10/30/2024

Ready to start growing your income? It's time to take control of your financial future! Whether you're looking to invest, build a side hustle, or explore new opportunities, every step counts. 🚀 Let Jennings Smith show you how to cultivate your wealth and achieve your goals!

🚫 You were NOT meant to be a slave to the grind! 🚫If you're tired of the daily hustle and want to start building real we...
10/30/2024

🚫 You were NOT meant to be a slave to the grind! 🚫

If you're tired of the daily hustle and want to start building real wealth, it's time to make a change. The freedom you’ve been searching for is closer than you think. 💼💰

The Deal Room is where you can learn how to invest in multifamily real estate and take control of your financial future. Ready to escape the grind? Reach out today for more info on how to join and start your journey toward financial freedom. 🚀

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At Live Oak Rental Properties, we offer a hands-on property management experience right in the greater Charleston, SC area. Our services can be tailored to your needs and the needs of your individual property portfolio. We understand the importance of your investments and your peace of mind, so we treat each home as if it was our own. In addition to property management services, we offer advertising, property repairs, and many other services, allowing you to get the most out of your investment. Give us a call today or visit us online to learn more about our services!