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From railroad conductor to 215 units — Grant Francke didn’t have a head start. He had a process.
In this episode, Chris sits down with Grant Francke, a Nebraska-based real estate investor who spent 13 years as a railroad conductor before going all-in on real estate in 2019. Starting with duplexes and the BRRRR method, Grant quietly built a foundation that allowed him to scale to over 215 units — including a 44-unit property — through networking, systems, and a relentless commitment to the same fundamentals he started with.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How Grant transitioned from a W-2 railroad job to full-time real estate investor
- Why the BRRRR method on small multifamily is the foundation for scaling to large deals
- The “hockey stick” effect that happens when you fully commit to real estate
- How Grant self-manages 215+ units using systems and QR codes for maintenance
- Why cash flow is a defensive tool — not your primary wealth builder
- Grant’s 5-year vision for scaling while protecting his time with family
- How mentorship from Brandon Turner shifted his entire mindset on growth
Grant’s book, The Unlikely Investor, is available now on Amazon.
🔗 Connect with Grant Francke:
- Instagram: @grant.francke
- 📖 The Unlikely Investor: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Investor-Financial-Freedom-Through/dp/B0D5HYXRJT
🎙️ Follow Chris:
- Instagram: @chris.reichenbach
- TikTok: @chris.reichenbach
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