In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon speaks with Jorge Vazquez, founder of Graystone Investment. Jorge shares his journey from financial advising to real estate, losing everything during the 2007 crash, and rebuilding his business through persistence and innovation. He explains strategies like house hacking, forced equity, and building recession-proof systems while emphasizing resilience and diversification. Jorge also shares how Graystone helps investors—from acquisitions to management—create lasting wealth through real estate.
🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon
👤 Guest:🖋 Jorge Vazquez – Founder & CEO, Graystone Investment
⭐ Guest Bio:Jorge Vazquez is the CEO of Graystone Investment Group, a seasoned investor and author with over 20 years of experience and 3,500+ deals completed. Featured in Forbes, he specializes in creative financing, helping clients build wealth with little to no money down. His career is marked by incredible achievements, including working with Blackstone Invitation Homes and selling 100 homes to a single client in 2008. Today, he leads an award-winning firm with 50+ agents, manages a global client base, and mentors agents into six- and seven-figure earners through his investor-focused strategies.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Lessons from losing everything in 2007
✔️ Strategies like house hacking & forced equity
✔️ How to create recession-proof investments
✔️ Importance of property management in wealth building
✔️ Advice for new and seasoned investors alike
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🌎 Website → https://graystoneinvestmentgroup.com/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-vazquez
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