What would it take for you to walk away from a 25-year corporate career—including 6+ years at Google—to go all in on real estate?
That’s exactly what Jeremiah Smith did. In this episode of Let’s REI, I sit down with Jeremiah to talk about how he transitioned from corporate security to creative real estate investing—and what the first 90 days have really looked like since leaving his W2 job behind.
This blog highlights his journey and key insights for any real estate investor thinking about making the leap.
🔑 Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate investors stuck in the W2 grind
- People looking to raise private capital and build partnerships
- Aspiring full-time entrepreneurs in the Subto or creative finance communities
- Anyone tired of feeling “stuck” in a job that doesn’t fulfill them
💡 Key Takeaways from the Episode
1. Even a Dream Job Can Feel Empty
Jeremiah worked for one of the best companies in the world—Google. But despite the perks, the void never went away. It’s not always about the job… sometimes it’s about the calling.
2. Plan the Leap Before You Jump
He and his wife spent two years setting up their financial and medical safety net before he left. That included:
- Eliminating debt (twice!)
- Using a zero-based budget (inspired by Dave Ramsey)
- Having his wife switch to full-time and take on benefits
- Doing small flips and house hacks along the way
3. The Right Business Partner Changes Everything
Jeremiah didn’t force the partnership—he prayed for it. Today, his partner runs acquisitions and Jeremiah handles underwriting, funding, and legal. They built a business on trust, alignment, and complementary skills.
4. Creative Finance = Cash Flow Options
His team works fix-and-flips in Alabama but also leverages:
- Lease options
- Wraps
- Co-living models like PadSplit
- BRRRRs (still works in their market!)
They focus on picking the right strategy based on the deal—not just following trends.
5. Your Network Is Your Power Source
Jeremiah’s most valuable moves happened before he left his job—by building relationships in the Subto community and local meetups. That gave him the resources, team, and confidence to launch full-time.
🎧 Listen to the Full Episode
➡️ Watch on YouTube
➡️ Listen on Spotify
🤝 Connect with Jeremiah Smith
🌐 Website: https://homembsolutions.com
📘 Facebook: Jeremiah and Amanda – The Home Buying Team