Who Is Frank LaMark

I rarely share this story, and only a select few have heard it in its entirety. But I’m revealing it here because I want to share a secret—the secret behind my journey to acquiring 46 properties in the last 24 months.

While many investors hold out for the perfect deal, I’ve managed to purchase an eclectic mix of properties including hotels, campsites, cottages, mixed-use buildings, multifamily units, Airbnb rentals, single-family homes, a 94-boat slip marina, a pontoon boat company, and even 1.34 acres on an island.

Frank LaMark

How did I achieve all this? Let me break it down for you.

My journey wasn’t paved with gold. At 19, I started selling cars, and truth be told, I wasn’t great at it. But I was determined to excel, and I made a promise to myself to become the best. After a decade in the auto industry, consistently ranking in the top 3% for sales, I still felt unfulfilled. I knew I was destined for more. Teaming up with two partners, we ventured into selling flooring and cabinetry door-to-door.

With my sales experience, this new endeavor flourished, leading to multiple showrooms in Chicago. Simultaneously, I began dabbling in real estate, flipping houses for profit.

Then came the 2008 market crash. Despite building a successful business, I found myself back at square one. But I refused to give up. With my last dollars, I plunged into real estate full-time. Yet, challenges persisted—I ran out of money quickly and relied on realtors to find deals. Scaling seemed impossible without working 24/7.But I persisted. Drawing on my sales experience, I found creative solutions to these obstacles:

  1. Creating Deal Flow: Directly approaching sellers instead of relying solely on realtors.
  2. Creative Financing: Using sellers as his bank when funds ran dry.
  3. Systemization and Automation: Developing systems to scale without burning out.
  4. Leveraging Expertise: Surrounding myself with people smarter than me to propel my business forward.

Mastering these elements transformed my life:

  • Turning one deal a year into three deals per month.
  • Owning a business that runs itself.
  • Helping other investors uncover opportunities they never saw before.

If I could advise my younger self, I’d say one thing: NEVER GIVE UP! Crush limiting beliefs, seek guidance from those ahead of you, leverage time, create your own deal flow, raise capital with partners, and maintain a fighter’s mentality.

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