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Jessey Kwong
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From Wholesaling to Passive Income: How He Did It
Jul 3, 2025
Podcast
What happens when you mix cold-calling hustle, creative deal-making, and a heart to serve? James Michener went from a cubicle job to building a thriving real estate business that includes wholesaling, flipping, lending, and long-term rentals, all before turning 35. Jessey digs into the key moments, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that helped James build momentum year after year.
James shares it all. From door-knocking and working out of his car to structuring joint ventures and subject-to deals, he turned simple outreach into million-dollar results. He breaks down his systems, how he screens motivated sellers, and why paying off half his rental portfolio was a game-changer.
If you're stuck on how to get started or how to scale, this episode brings clarity. James’ straight-shooting style will help you refocus on what matters most: consistent action, smart data, and building real freedom through real estate.
In this episode:
How James turned cold calls into a million-dollar deal flow
Creative structures like wraps, seller carrybacks, and joint ventures
The mindset and routines that built long-term momentum
What James would prioritize if he were starting from scratch today
Shownotes:
https://www.michenergroup.com/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/james.michener/