How does a guy who started by working at Urbandale Water end up owning over 300 acres of prime land? Sean Asada proves that with determination, real estate investing success can take many forms.

Listen in to hear about Sean’s unconventional path—from replacing water meters and flipping cars for cash to becoming a broker-owner. His real estate investment of choice? Land. Whether it’s recreational ground, hunting plots, or agricultural land, Sean shares why land is the asset he loves to own.

Key Takeaways:

• How working at Urbandale Water taught Sean about real estate & new construction

• Ways to diversify income through land investments (CRP, hunting, row crop & more)

• The differences between rough recreational land & premier hunting ground

• Learning to face the pain of discipline vs the pain of regret

Sean Asada moved to Des Moines in 2003 after graduating from UNI, beginning his career at Urbandale Water. While working full-time, he started flipping cars—buying wrecked vehicles, repairing them, and selling them for a profit. When his access to dealer auctions ended, he pivoted to selling appliances at Sears in the evenings and on weekends.

Through careful saving, Sean purchased his first piece of land in 2008 and expanded his investments by acquiring the neighboring property in 2010. Over the years, he has owned and managed more than a dozen properties, continually growing his portfolio. Recently, he ventured into real estate financing, providing his first $100,000 investment loan to home investors, which was successfully repaid after the sale of the property.

After nearly two decades in a stable career, Sean took a leap of faith to pursue his passion full-time. Today, he is the proud broker-owner of the RE/MAX office at the 100th Street and I-35/80 exit in Urbandale, where he continues to help others achieve their real estate dreams.

Phone | (515) 729-2879

Email | SeanAsada.RmxIowa.com

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeanAsadaRealEstate/

Website | https://seanasada.rmxiowa.com/

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/sean-asada-973047311