Ep 207 - From Pro Hockey to over 2,000 Real Estate Transactions with Bob Lachance

E interviews Bob LaChance, an ex-professional hockey player turned real estate expert, who has completed over 2000 transactions since retiring in 2004. Bob discusses his extensive real estate journey that includes successful ventures in rehabbing, short sales, and now, virtual assistant services for real estate professionals. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the 'long game' of real estate and shares insights on hiring and integrating VAs into a business. Bob also touches on adapting his sports experience to business, maintaining balance, and his future plans in real estate and VA services. 00:00 Introduction to the Long Game in Real Estate 00:20 Host Introduction and Event Updates 00:58 Guest Introduction: Bob LaChance's Journey 01:31 Diving into Real Estate Strategies 03:02 The Importance of Virtual Assistants 05:17 Understanding Short Sales 08:34 The Athlete's Mindset in Business 12:54 Hiring and Managing Virtual Assistants 29:46 Balancing Business and Personal Life 30:32 Conclusion and Contact Information Bob Lachance's Bio Bob Lachance is the founder and CEO of REVA Global, the leading virtual assistant staffing company for real estate professionals. A former professional hockey player, Bob spent eight years on the ice, dividing his time between teams in the United States and Europe. After retiring from hockey, he transitioned to real estate and acquired his first flip in 2004. Over the course of his career, Bob has successfully closed over 2,000 transactions including over 240 deals in 2022 and over 180 in 2023. He is also the co-founder of PurchRock, a real estate investment firm in Connecticut specializing in all types of RE investing including short-term rentals, single-family homes, and more. Connect with Bob https://www.instagram.com/revaglobalva https://www.facebook.com/trainedvirtualassistants https://www.tiktok.com/@revaglobal https://www.youtube.com/@revaglobal https://www.linkedin.com/company/reva-global-llc Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices