Anthony became interested in real estate at the age of 19, motivated by a friend’s dad that quickly made money on real estate following a class he had taken. Anthony got his license and began buying properties when lending opportunities came about, and when he began buying distressed properties, he started his own construction company.

Join Jason Hartman for an interview with successful founder of Rapid Realty, Anthony Lolli. Listen to the show at:  www.AIPIS.org. Anthony became interested in real estate at the age of 19, motivated by a friend’s dad that quickly made money on real estate following a class he had taken. Anthony got his license and began buying properties when lending opportunities came about, and when he began buying distressed properties, he started his own construction company. The next step was to invest in rental properties. In 1998, Anthony started Rapid Realty, and then a real estate school that he handed over to his parents. Anthony shares his story of the rapid growth of his company, which eventually led to franchising in 2009. Franchising is a whole new world and Anthony was skeptical, but after a step backwards in opening branch offices, he decided to look into it in order to continue growing his realty business. In 30 short months, Rapid Realty exploded from one location to over 50, with 800 agents working in offices all over New York City, Long Island and Jersey City. The outward expansion is slowly progressing with their recent sale of a franchise in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jason and Anthony then talk about how income properties become your angel investors. Anthony realized the value of investing in income properties and leveraging, and he explains the highlights of being a real estate investor and becoming successful. “It’s determination,” Anthony says. He advises real estate professionals to continue educating themselves and keep their finger on the pulse of the business.