Tony Gillingham is a seasoned real estate investor with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He started his journey in 1986 when he obtained his real estate license and began buying duplexes and single-family homes. Over the years, Tony built a portfolio of properties, including a 14-unit townhouse complex in Mylan, Ohio. He is also the owner of a trailer park and several duplexes and single-family homes. Tony joined Josh Cantwell's mastermind program in 2021, which has helped him expand his real estate knowledge and achieve even greater success in the industry. Episode Summary: In this episode, Tony Gillingham shares his real estate journey and how he found success in the industry. He discusses his early experiences buying duplexes and single-family homes, as well as his transition to larger multifamily properties. Tony explains how he came across Josh Cantwell and joined his mastermind program, which has been instrumental in his growth as a real estate investor. He highlights the importance of mentorship and the support he has received from Josh and the program's community. Tony also talks about his current projects, including a 38-unit townhouse complex and a trailer park, and shares his plans for the future. Key Takeaways: Tony Gillingham started his real estate journey in 1986 by buying duplexes and single-family homes. He transitioned to larger multifamily properties after attending a meeting where Josh Cantwell was a keynote speaker. Joining Josh Cantwell's mastermind program has provided Tony with valuable mentorship and a supportive community of like-minded investors. Tony emphasizes the importance of having a can-do attitude and believing in oneself when pursuing real estate investments. He recommends reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and listening to podcasts like Jake and Gino and BiggerPockets for additional real estate education. Notable Quotes: "You try to figure this out on your own, you make one mistake, and your whole life savings is gone. Anyways, since being there, I bought a 38-unit townhouse complex right here in my hometown of Huron, Ohio, and I am in the process of turning that right now." - Tony Gillingham "He teaches you everything, and it's raw. I mean, he will give you information you will not get anywhere else. He'll hold you to it. He wants accountability because you are him, not just Josh all. It's the whole group." - Tony Gillingham Subscribe to our Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/strategic-real-estate-investor/id570750792?mt=2 Like our page on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srecnow Visit our blog: http://www.strategicrealestatecoach.com ************************************ STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE COACH is dedicated to giving real estate investors and agents the best, most up to date resources, training, tools, techniques, tips, videos, news, interviews and insider information on today's best strategies and techniques for real estate investing in today's troubled market. This includes marketing for motivated seller leads, wholesaling, rehabs, rentals, foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, REO's, short sales, raising funding and financing, asset protection, internet marketing, real estate investing for beginners, and much much more, including teaching how to make money in real estate and how to become a real estate investor.