EP 261: Jeff Ervick’s Path Scaling to 2,000 Doors While Working a W-2

by | May 8, 2025

Jeff is an accomplished real estate operator and Investors Relations Maverick. He has successfully deployed over $40M of equity into a $160M portfolio of assets under management and development, which consists of multifamily, luxury SFHs, ground-up development, and light/flex industrial properties.  Jeff’s LP and GP portfolio comprises over 2000 doors under management and development.

Jeff is a devoted family man who treasures quality moments with his amazing wife and business partner, Kim, and their three wonderful kids. Outside of running his businesses, his hobbies include boating, golfing, sharing his love for vintage cars and motorcycles, and inspiring young athletes as a coach for youth Travel Baseball.

For LinkedIn (Resume), Facebook, X, YouTube, and to schedule a meeting with me, please visit:

https://linktr.ee/jeff_ervick

Chapters

[00:00] Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

[03:30] Current Market Overview and Its Impact on Passive Investing

[06:25] Jeff's Journey into Real Estate

[10:00] Balancing W2 Job and Real Estate Investing

[12:43] Private Lending Experience and Strategies

[15:52] Understanding Infinite Banking and Its Benefits

[23:27] The Power of Strategic Investments

[25:53] Leveraging Whole Life Insurance for Financial Growth

[27:38] Rapid Growth in Multifamily Investments

[31:09] The Art of Raising Capital

[33:35] Educational Resources for Passive Investors

[36:35] Due Diligence in Real Estate Investments

[38:25] Bucket List Adventures and Investment Strategies

[42:45] outro 

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Keywords

real estate, passive investing, multifamily, private lending, infinite banking, market trends, capital raising, investment strategies, Jeff Ervick, Randy Smith

Summary

In this episode of the Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, host Randy Smith interviews Jeff Ervick, co-founder of Valorous Capital. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, Jeff's journey into real estate investing, and the balance between W2 employment and real estate. Jeff shares insights on private lending, infinite banking, and how he scaled his multifamily portfolio to over 2,000 doors in just two years. The conversation also touches on the challenges of raising capital and the importance of building trust with investors. Jeff provides valuable resources for new investors and emphasizes the need for continuous education in the passive investing space.

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