I grew up watching my dad work hard for everything he had. He built his life from the ground up with grit, discipline, and faith. He never cut corners. He never made excuses. But even with all that effort, I saw how often he had to sacrifice time with our family to make ends meet. That left a mark on me.I was raised to believe in the traditional path. Go to school. Get a good degree. Find a safe job and work your way up. So I set my sights on medicine, thinking it would lead to stability and respect. But everything shifted after one summer. I made over $100,000 in just a few months selling door-to-door. I was proud of the accomplishment, but when I told my dad, he didn’t believe me. Not because he didn’t trust me, but because he had never seen that kind of income happen so quickly. That moment opened my eyes. There were smarter, faster ways to build wealth than the grind I had always been taught. But there was a problem. The very job that gave me financial freedom also pulled me away from the people I loved most. I spent entire summer days away from my wife and kids. I missed family events, milestones, and simple everyday moments I could never get back. I knew I couldn’t keep chasing income at the expense of my family. That’s when I found real estate. Through creative financing and data-driven investing, I built a portfolio that gave me back my time while creating real, long-term wealth. I didn’t have to choose between providing for my family and being present with them. But I knew I couldn’t keep this to myself. I started Elk Ridge Investments to help others do the same. I wanted to create a path for everyday people to step into real estate without the stress of being a landlord or managing the chaos behind the scenes. We simplify the process. We focus on deals that cash flow, grow in value, and offer significant tax benefits. And we do it all while keeping family, faith, and service at the heart of everything we build. If you're ready to build something that actually works for you and the people you love, we’re here to help.

I got into real estate after feeling stuck in a traditional corporate role. There was limited growth, capped income, and a boss who wasn’t going anywhere. I wanted more control over my time, my income, and ultimately, my life.
It started with building a home and house hacking to offset expenses. But long-term tenants weren’t the right fit for me, so I pivoted to short-term rentals. The combination of higher returns and strong tax advantages opened my eyes to what was possible. That shift led to what many financial freedom books call “FU money”—the financial flexibility to walk away from a job that no longer served me and choose how I spend my time.
Real estate and alternative investments have given me the freedom to design life on my terms. I now spend my time helping others work toward that same kind of freedom. It’s also given me space to pursue the things I love, like running ultra marathons, scuba diving, and being fully present at my kids' events.
I’m in real estate because it gave me the life I was looking for, and now I get to help others build theirs.

I spent seven years in law enforcement—on SWAT, as an FTO, chasing bad guys, and everything in between. I loved a lot about the job, but over time, I realized I was trading too much: time away from my family, limited financial upside, lack of sleep, and a future I couldn’t fully control.
I got into real estate almost seven years ago as a loan originator, helping fund over $65 million in loans. Since then, I’ve flipped houses, done arbitrage, managed properties, and now own a portfolio of short-term rentals. I stepped into the space to gain freedom and build a future for my family.
I gravitate toward deals that combine strong cash flow, long-term upside, and massive tax advantages. Today, I use the freedom real estate gave me to help others do the same—especially high-income earners who are tired of pouring everything into W-2 jobs or the stock market and getting very little control in return.
Real estate gave me options. It gave my wife the freedom to quit her job. It gave me back my time. And now, it’s how I help others buy back theirs.