BiggerPockets Real Estate · September 28, 2026 · 37m

He Sold His Car to Buy His First Property: Now He Owns 40 Rentals!

Lawrence Guerguis, known as Landlord Larry, explains how he went from selling his car in college to owning 40 rental properties in just three years. After a conversation with a regretful investment banker, he abandoned a career in finance and jumped into real estate. He shares his strategies for funding deals without bank loans or W-2 income, using Section 8 for higher rents, and leveraging social media to find off-market properties. Now based in Cleveland, he discusses the advantages of investing in more affordable markets.

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Selling Personal Assets to Fund the First Property

Larry sold his car while in college to raise the down payment for his first rental, a duplex in the Midwest.

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Creative Private Money Lending Strategies

Larry used an unconventional method to locate his first private money lender, bypassing traditional bank financing and W-2 income requirements.

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