Preston Landes: He Bought 40 Houses at Once… Without Even Seeing Them | DSH #1629

In this episode, we sit down with Preston Landes, a rapidly rising Section 8 real estate investor who scaled from zero to 100+ rental units in just three years. His story is raw, honest, and full of hard-earned lessons — from roof collapses and bad first deals to buying 40 houses at once and building a cash-flow machine that pays even during government shutdowns. You’ll learn why Section 8 is one of the most recession-proof strategies, how Preston used OPM (Other People’s Money) to explode his portfolio, and the exact systems he uses to manage 100+ doors without ever visiting the markets. ⭐ What You’ll Learn 💰 How to scale Section 8 rentals from 0 to 100 homes 🧠 The mindset shift that helped him close a 10-house deal with no money 🏚️ Hidden risks in affordable housing no one warns new investors about 📈 Why guaranteed government rent is a recession-proof strategy 🤝 How to use OPM (Other People’s Money) to buy properties 🛠️ How inspections, management, and tenant selection work 📍 The exact markets he used to scale fast 🔁 How he reinvests and structures seller-financed + creative deals CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Risk, Debt & Jumping In 00:42 - Intro to Preston & Section 8 01:26 - Why Section 8 Is Safe 03:41 - Getting Into Real Estate 05:52 - Early Failures & Roof Collapse 06:56 - First Section 8 Win 08:12 - Scaling & Running Out of Money 10:07 - Locking Up 10 Houses 12:53 - Wholesaler Deal Flow 13:31 - Closing 40 Houses 15:26 - Managing 100 Doors 18:55 - Focusing on Key Markets 21:04 - Mentorship & Strategy 26:28 - Single-Family vs Multifamily 31:05 - Cash Flow Breakthrough 32:49 - Goal: 250 Units 37:02 - Using OPM 48:50 - 100 Units in 3 Years 50:21 - Where to Find Preston 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: Preston Landes — https://www.instagram.com/pjlinvests/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/ds 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords Section 8 real estate, guaranteed rent, passive income, seller financing, creative finance, real estate investing, affordable housing, rental income, property management, cash flow, OPM real estate, beginner real estate, housing market 2025, government housing subsidies, #Section8Investing #RealEstateCashFlow #PassiveIncomeStrategies #CreativeFinancing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .