Section 8: The Recession Proof Real Estate Investing Strategy

Dropping Bombs

Brad Lea

Business, Bradlea, Success, Mentor, Coach, Advice, Money, Strategy, Training, Entrepreneurship, Therealbradlea, Entrepreneur, Comedy

4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

From addiction at 14 to managing a $110M real estate fund, Stephen J. Reel’s story is unlike anything you’ve heard. In this episode of Dropping Bombs, Brad Lea sits down with the Section 8 investor and aspiring fund manager to unpack the brutal truths, controversial strategies, and step-by-step tactics behind building a cash-flowing portfolio in one of the most recession-resistant asset classes in America. Stephen breaks down how Section 8 changed his life, and the exact process for launching a fund—even if you don’t come from money or Wall Street.

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Website: https://kvrinvestors.com

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0:00.0	Two years ago, I didn't even know what a fund was.
0:03.0	I set a goal of a thousand houses, five years, or 200 houses a year.
0:07.0	He goes as far as he will not rent to Android phone users
0:10.0	because he's found out historically over acquiring 800 plus doors,
0:14.0	Android users are worse tenants.
0:16.0	A huge misconception on that part is most Section 8 voucher holders
0:20.0	are middle-aged white people.
0:22.5	If you don't screen them well, they will...
0:24.6	What it is, Brad Lee, back again with another episode of dropping bombs today in the studio.
0:32.8	Folks, I got a real treat for you.
0:35.4	Stephen J. Reel is in the house.
0:38.5	What's cracking, Steven?
0:39.9	Not much, Brad.
0:40.6	How are you doing today?
0:41.4	I like the real part.
0:43.0	It's not spelled right, though.
0:44.8	It's R. E.E.L.
0:46.6	Right.
0:47.0	But you've got to reel them in.
0:48.1	That's how I am.
0:50.8	Folks, you can follow this dude at Stephen underscore J underscore Reel on Instagram.
0:56.2	You might be interested in maybe even doing some investing.
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