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BiggerPockets Real Estate · September 30, 2026 · 37m

Apolo Ohno’s “Patient” Real Estate Investing Approach for Financial Freedom

Apolo Ohno, former Olympic speed skater, joins to discuss his transition from elite athletics to real estate investing. He calls the separation from his athletic identity a “great divorce” and explains how skills like patience and discipline transferred. He shares mistakes during the Great Financial Crisis that cost him money but emphasizes real estate’s forgiving nature and the importance of a strong investing network.

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The “Great Divorce” from Athletic Identity
Apolo describes the end of his skating career as a “great divorce” from an identity that had defined his entire life.
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Apolo says your investing network is your single greatest advantage for finding real estate deals.

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