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BiggerPockets Real Estate · April 5, 2024 · 54m

From 1 to 10 Properties: The Scaling Playbook

Henry Washington

Washington shares the specific steps he took to go from one duplex to a 40-unit portfolio in five years while working a full-time job. Systems, automation, and knowing when to delegate.

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Each property purchased builds the courage and competence for the next one
Washington traces his courage progression: terrified on deal 1, nervous on deal 3, confident on deal 7, excited on deal 12. Each successful transaction trained the courage needed for the next one.
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Scaling requires shifting identity from doer to manager
Washington describes the identity shift: going from doing everything yourself (painting, showing units, collecting rent) to managing people who do those things. The hardest part isn't the systems — it's letting go of control.
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