
🎙️ About This EpisodeIn this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, host Ray Bansal sits down with Ryan Mahoney — a college track and field coach who’s quietly building an impressive rental portfolio on the side. From house hacking with roommates to renting by the room to students, Ryan shares how he’s acquired 5 properties in 6 years, including a smart duplex payoff and a profitable flip.He dives into:Why renting to students works so wellHow he converted a 2/1 into a 4/2 and cashed outFinding the right contractors for the jobUsing BiggerPockets tools for financingLessons learned from managing 10-month leasesIf you’re thinking about investing in student housing or looking for creative rental strategies while working full-time, this episode is a must-watch!📍 Ryan is the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field at Hastings College and a dedicated real estate investor in his local community.