If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from a W-2 job to full-time real estate investing — or how to balance being a real estate agent and an investor — this is the podcast to watch.
In this episode of the Millionaire Mentorship Podcast, MAREI Member and Kansas City Realtor Joe Blackshere sits down with Troy Kearns to share his inspiring journey from housing insecurity… to owning 31 rental properties… to closing deals as both a buyer and agent for Troy himself.
🔥 Podcast Highlights
✔️ Joe shares how he went from corporate America (and heart failure at 40!) to full-time investing
✔️ How he built up to 25 rental doors before quitting his W-2
✔️ What he’s learned about flipping, wholesaling, and holding in Kansas City
✔️ How working with Troy helped him level up as an agent and investor
✔️ Why creativity, persistence, and serving others first wins in the long run
From ratchet-strapped foundation disasters 🏚️ to record-breaking flips 💰 to TikTok marketing that actually works — Joe’s story is relatable, funny, and packed with valuable insights.
Meet Troy at the May 13th MAREI Meeting
🚨 Bonus! Troy Kearns is our featured guest speaker at the May 13th,. As a local real estate investor, Troy will be joining us to share how he finds and creates deals in 2025.
✔️ When: Tuesday, May 13th
✔️ Where: DoubleTree in Overland Park
✔️ Agenda:
6:00 PM – Vendor Expo & Networking
7:00 PM – Networking by the Numbers
7:25 PM – Troy’s Presentation
🎟️ MAREI Members & First-Time Guests attend free
All others: $35 at the door or Join MAREI for just $25/month or $149/year
👉 RSVP Now at MAREI.org/Calendar »
Troy Kearns
Local real estate investor who wholesales, flips and holds in multiple markets with several different types of properties.
