Kyle Root is the founder of Empire Estates and KJ Coaching. He owns 68 units of single-family and small multifamily properties in the Green Bay and Milwaukee areas. In this episode, Kyle shares his strategy for scaling a residential portfolio, which preserves cash flow and allows him to “trade up” to newer properties. Kyle also shares the journey of starting his own construction company and the advice he has for other operators looking to bring those services in-house.   Kyle Root | Real Estate Background Founder of Empire Estates and KJ Coaching Portfolio 68 units of single-family and small multifamily Based in: Green Bay, WI Say hi to him at:  kylejroot.com Instagram Best Ever Book: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Greatest Lesson: Trust, but verify. People tend to mistrust others, and that can lead to micromanagement and overanalysis. Do your due diligence, and then trust those you’re working with.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys