When you’re in your late 20s and early 30s, it’s normal to feel like you’re still spending time finding yourself and discovering what you’re good at doing. But, for Justin Fontenelle, starting a real estate career at 26 allowed him to do what he loved and felt most passionate about in life. So, while he’s originally from Belgium, he moved to the United States and began working on turnkey properties in the Detroit area. The small steps he started taking at an early age led him to success in only four years.
“Growing a business is possible when you have a passion for it. I knew that I wanted to be involved in real estate. Because of my interest in it and the effort I was willing to put into getting into the industry, I managed to flip 20 turnkey properties to French-speaking investors, which led to the opening of my property management company,” said Fontenelle. “While it started with 20 properties, I’m now seeing more than 15 properties in a month! I manage over 500 properties and love what I do. In addition to these properties, my property management company is growing and expanding to areas outside of Detroit, including Scottsdale and Fort Myers.”
Justin Fontenelle’s success gives real estate enthusiasts the inspiration needed to put in those long hours required to succeed in the industry. “Reaching your goals can take time, but if you’re motivated to do what needs to get done, and you’re passionate about the work you’re doing, you can get there,” said Fontenelle. “Did I know that I would eventually become the leader of the flipping market in Detroit? Absolutely not! However, I had faith in myself and knew that I could become a leader in the industry if I wanted it badly enough. So, if you’re getting into real estate and you want to achieve significant goals within a particular time or by a certain age, put in the effort to see the fruits of your labor.
It’s surprising to some professionals in the real estate industry to see someone so young taking on such huge hurdles and making things happen. However, most would agree that Justin Fontenelle is crushing the game with his enthusiastic approach, attention to detail, and willingness to step outside the box when need be.
One of the things that set him apart from others is the quality of the turnkey properties sold to investors. “I know that turnkey investors want a good property. They want something impressive that can start making them passive income in no time, and that’s why they come to me to purchase these properties,” shared Fontenelle. He believes that when providing properties above the industry standard, it’s much easier to leave a lasting impression on investors who will tell their friends and come back for more properties in the future.
Justin Fontenelle has had an incredible journey thus far and looks forward to achieving more goals while expanding his real estate business. Learn more about what he’s up to in the real estate industry by following him on Instagram.
