Show Notes
Derrick Lind spent 25 years as a structural engineer before realizing that flipping and rentals weren’t going to get him to financial freedom. In this episode, he shares how analysis paralysis nearly held him back — and what finally pushed him to get in the game. From buying remote single-family homes to joining a multifamily mentoring program and partnering on a real deal, Derrick walks us through the mindset shifts, lessons learned, and how writing a book helped build credibility with investors. If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking mode, this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways
Why Single-Family Rentals Fall Short
Derrick started with flips, rentals, and a triplex but realized the scalability just wasn’t there.
Managing multiple small properties turned into a time-consuming headache.
Multifamily offered the ability to consolidate units, reduce chaos, and boost efficiency.
The Analytical Trap (And How Engineers Can Escape It)
Derrick talks about the curse of being an engineer: needing every answer before acting.
He shares 5 common excuses analytical minds use to delay investing.
Learning to accept “good enough” instead of perfect was key to finally taking action.
How Mentorship and Networking Changed the Game
Derrick’s first multifamily deal nearly fell apart — and he had no one to call for help.
After joining a mentoring program, everything changed: support, structure, and real partners.
His current deal came from a network connection, proving access beats doing it alone.
What Engineers Bring to Real Estate (and What Holds Them Back)
Strengths: structured thinking, attention to detail, strong financial modeling skills.
Weaknesses: overly conservative underwriting and fear of making a mistake.
Derrick’s advice: Run the numbers, then take action even if it’s not 100% perfect.
Writing a Book to Build Credibility and Open Doors
Derrick wrote Real Estate Investing for Engineers to share his journey and help others.
It’s also a powerful tool for raising capital—investors see him as credible and thoughtful.
Books have staying power. Business cards get tossed. Books get shelved and shared.
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