“I’m Trying to Sack Tom Brady But I’m Thinking About Real Estate!” NFL to 25 Rentals w/ Devon Kennard
Devon Kennard played 9 years in the NFL—and used every season to plant seeds for financial freedom.
While other players chased flashy cars and stocks, Devon drove to work in a KIA – and focused on buying real estate, networking with serious investors, and stacking passive income.
He started small, learned fast, and scaled to 25 rental properties, private lending deals, syndications, and large multifamily—all while still playing football.
Now retired from the NFL, Devon’s building wealth full-time and helping others do the same. In this episode, he breaks down his mindset, play-by-play strategy, and the systems that helped him go from a rookie investor to a real estate pro with purpose.
In this episode, Devon shares:
His dead-simple networking tip that may just change your life
His first deal: a turnkey rental in the Midwest
Why he moved into private lending and syndication
Return “of” capital vs. return “on” capital (i.e. don’t lose money!)
