In this episode of The Grit Daily Startup, Sebastian Rusk interviews Dutch Mendenhall, the CEO and Founder of RAD Diversified, a real estate investment firm that offers a unique approach to real estate investing. Dutch shares his insights and experiences on how to build a successful real estate investment portfolio, how to minimize risks, and how to overcome common challenges that investors face in the industry.
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 02:12 – Dutch’s background and how he got into real estate investing
- 06:05 – How RAD Diversified is different from other real estate investment firms
- 10:14 – The importance of due diligence in real estate investing
Notable Quotes:
- “We’re not just buying assets, we’re actually buying a business” – Dutch Mendenhall (02:52)
- “We want to create something that is sustainable and that provides consistent returns to our investors” – Dutch Mendenhall (06:30)
- “We focus on the downside, and we don’t want to lose money. We’re not trying to hit home runs” – Dutch Mendenhall (13:54)
- “Real estate is a relationship business. It’s all about networking and building those relationships” – Dutch Mendenhall (18:06)
- “We’re moving towards a more data-driven approach in real estate investing, and I think that’s a positive thing” – Dutch Mendenhall (23:52)
