
Within a few months, Ryan's determination and acquired skill set provided enough value to Jeff Dorsten, who agreed to become his mentor. Under Jeff's guidance, Ryan gained invaluable experience in various areas, including commercial transactions, business-broker deals, and traditional real estate practices. Together, Ryan and Jeff quickly became one of the top teams at their brokerage. Building on their success, they officially formed "The JR Team" and Ryan, at the age of 19, assumed the role of team leader, overseeing a group of over 20 traditional real estate agents while managing multiple transactions each month.
During this time, Ryan discovered the world of wholesaling through Templeton Walker's "Send me your deals" concept. Intrigued by wholesaling, Ryan decided to explore it further and venture into it independently. With an amicable split from Jeff, Ryan took a couple of agents from his team and embarked on this new chapter.
It was during this challenging period that Ryan reconsidered the concept of working with realtors. Through grueling 12-14 hour workdays, countless phone calls, and hundreds of offers, Ryan secured a substantial $30,000 check. The success he achieved through agent outreach and MLS offers without having to invest heavily in marketing convinced him to shift his focus away from direct-to-seller marketing. This strategic decision led to his first $250,000 year in real estate by doubling down on on-market deals. Since late 2019, this has become Ryan's primary investment strategy, resulting in millions of dollars in assignment fees.










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