He had no money, no experience, and no idea how to renovate a house… but he still pulled off two real estate deals by 22.
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today’s guest, Steele Evangelisti, shares how he went from a 16-year-old stock dabbler to a full-time W2 employee buying a duplex right out of college. With just a 5% down conventional loan, $3K in seller assist, and pure hustle, Steele pulled off a house hack/live-in flip hybrid that came with a leaky roof, an electrical nightmare, and a totaled car…all within the first month.
But he didn’t stop there.
Steele saved aggressively, moved back in with his parents, and six months later had enough to buy property #2 using the same creative financing tactics. Whether you’re looking to buy your first property or scale without big money, Steele’s blueprint is proof that you don’t need perfect timing or deep pockets to get started.
Ashley Kehr:
One of the fastest ways to get into real estate is house hacking a small multifamily property. But what if your first house hack also came with a leaking porch, a $3,000 electrical issue, and a car breaking down right after closing.
Tony Robinson:
Our guests today steal Evangeliste. Didn’t let any of that stop him. At just 22 years old, he’s two deals deep and showing a whole lot of puzzle.
Ashley Kehr:
This is the Real Estate Rookie podcast. And I’m Ashley Care.
Tony Robinson:
And I’m Tony j Robinson and steal. Welcome to the Real Estate Rookie Podcast. Thank you for joining us today, brother.
Steele Evangelisti:
Hey, what’s going on guys? How are you?
Ashley Kehr:
We’re so excited to have you on today, steel. Why don’t you start with telling us a little bit of your background and what your life was like before you started investing in real estate?
Steele Evangelisti:
Yeah, I think that’s a great place to start. So when I was about 15 or 16 years old, I had roughly a thousand dollars worth of bonds saved up for my grandparents. They were super…