BIG News: We Got Featured on ActiveRain! 🙌

Hey everyone—Jorge here.

So, something pretty cool happened… I just got featured in a massive article on ActiveRain, one of the biggest real estate communities in the country with over 300,000 members. Yup, not a typo. That’s three hundred thousand real estate pros checking in, reading up, and getting inspired daily.

Linda Peltz, a sharp agent out in Fresno with eXp Realty, interviewed me and did a full write-up on how I went from broke and clueless (yep, no English, no cash, no clue) to owning 40+ properties, running multiple companies, and leading Graystone Investment Group and Property Profit Academy.

🎥 Watch the full interview here:

👉 https://activerain.com/blogsview/5895194/pathway-to-property-investment-success-with-graystone-investment-group

The article’s called “Pathway to Property Investment Success with Graystone Investment Group” and she nailed it. She captured everything—from my early financial advisor days to how we built an entire ecosystem for investors to win in today’s crazy market.

From Financial Advisor to Investor Who Actually Builds Wealth

Back in the day, I was sitting in a fancy bank suit, giving advice on stocks and retirement accounts. But here’s the truth: most financial advisors are just trained to push their bank’s products—not real solutions. That bugged me. Big time.

I kept watching clients lose money while banks made a killing. So I left that world, cold turkey. I went into real estate full-time with one simple mission: help people actually build wealth. Not just save it. Not just talk about it. Build it.

That’s where the hustle began.

I wholesaled, I door-knocked, I got laughed at, I got doors slammed in my face. I also learned what actually works. Over time, I built up a portfolio, then a team, then a company. Now we’ve done over 3,500 transactions and manage over 300 rental units across Florida.

What Makes This Feature So Special?

Because it wasn’t a paid promo or some fluffy press release. It was real.

Linda asked deep questions. She wanted to understand why we do what we do. How we help new investors. What mistakes to avoid. And she didn’t sugarcoat the journey—she wrote about the losses, the pivot after the 2008 crash, and the mental grit it takes to stay in the game when things get tough.

She spotlighted how we built Graystone Investment Group into a one-stop shop for real estate investors:

• We find off-market deals before they hit the MLS

• We fund those deals in-house with investor-friendly loans

• We rehab smart (I call it “Tonka Truck style”—strong, simple, functional)

• We manage the rentals through our property management division

• And we teach the how through Property Profit Academy

In short: You invest. We do the rest.

What You Won’t Hear on Instagram

You know what’s missing from most of the “real estate influencer” content online? Honesty.

This feature on ActiveRain tells the truth.

Most people think investing is about buying a nice house and collecting rent. Nope. You’re going to deal with cracked foundations, crazy tenants, out-of-town heirs who won’t sign anything, title issues from 1984, city liens, code enforcement nightmares, and appraisers who tank your value because they “couldn’t find comps.”

That’s where experience matters.

I’ve learned that what kills most deals isn’t the numbers—it’s the chaos in the middle. That’s why Graystone was built to handle that chaos. We’ve seen it all. If something can go wrong in a deal, trust me—it already has. And we found a way through it.

Why This Isn’t Just About Me

I don’t share this to brag. I share it because I want you to know: this path is possible.

I came to the U.S. with nothing. I lost 22 properties in the 2008 crash. I’ve had my car repo’d. I’ve cried in parking lots. And I’ve rebuilt bigger, smarter, and stronger every single time.

Today, we’re helping people all over the world invest in Florida real estate the right way—from local folks in Tampa to international buyers in Canada, Colombia, Israel, and beyond.

And now, being featured on ActiveRain… it’s not just a pat on the back. It’s confirmation that what we’re building matters.

We’re giving people the tools, the support, and the truth they need to win long term.

💡 Key Takeaways from the Article

Here’s what I want you to remember after reading this:

• Don’t try to do it all yourself. Great investors use systems, teams, and experts. Whether that’s Graystone or someone else—build a power team that knows what they’re doing.

• One strategy doesn’t fit all. Sometimes it’s BRRRR. Sometimes it’s a flip. Sometimes it’s creative financing. Don’t get stuck trying to make every deal fit your favorite method. Learn to pivot.

• Your network is your net worth. Get around people doing real deals. Join communities like ActiveRain. Listen to real stories, not just YouTube highlight reels.

• Cash flow matters—but equity builds wealth. That’s why I teach to build equity first (through smart flips or BRRRRs), then focus on passive income.

• You’re one deal away. Seriously. One property can change your financial trajectory. I’ve seen it happen for single moms, retirees, teachers, even Uber drivers. You just have to start.

Want to Join the Graystone Family?

If this lit a fire under you, let’s connect. Whether you want help with your first flip, your tenth rental, or you’re trying to figure out how the heck to get financing with no W2—we got you.

👉 Book a strategy call with me here

👉 Or check out our training at Property Profit Academy

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. And you don’t need a million bucks to get started.

Keep it consistent, stay patient, stay true—if I did it, so can you.

This is Jorge Vazquez, CEO of Graystone Investment Group and all our amazing companies, and Coach at Property Profit Academy.

Thanks for tuning in—until the next article, take care and keep building!

Before I go, a big shoutout to Linda Peltz for making this happen. Thank you for telling the story the right way—with heart, honesty, and clarity. You didn’t just highlight the wins, you captured the why behind everything we do at Graystone. I’m truly grateful.

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