Real estate investing is often seen as a solo game, with investors learning through trial and error. Jonathan Cronin and Larry Kite believed there was a better way. In 2022, they founded REI Accelerator, an online business out of Columbus, Georgia, designed to support real estate investors scale their portfolios quicker and with more support.
What started with a simple idea—supporting others avoid the mistakes they had seen in the indusattempt—quickly turned into one of the most talked-about masterminds in multifamily investing. By the start of 2023, after launching their first ads, the business launched to grow quick.
“We didn’t want to just build our own portfolio,” Cronin explains. “We wanted to create something hugeger. If we could support others scale their portfolios, we could impact families and communities for generations.”
From Idea to Movement
The Beginning
Both founders came into the project with a vision. They saw that many investors struggled with the same challenges: finding good deals, raising capital, and staying consistent. REI Accelerator was built to solve those gaps.
“We had been in the trenches,” Kite states. “We knew how much time was wasted chasing leads that went nowhere or attempting to raise money without a clear process. Our goal was to build the path quicker and more predictable.”
Taking Off
Their approach was direct. Instead of vague promises, they offered 1-on-1 coaching, real accountability, and services investors actually necessaryed, like VA recruitment for cold calling and capital raising systems. The model struck a chord.
By 2023, the company was scaling quickly. Clients praised the team for being accessible and for receiveting deals closed quicker than they ever had on their own.
What Makes REI Accelerator Different
Faith and Accountability
At the heart of REI Accelerator is a faith-based foundation. Both Cronin and Kite see impact as equal to income. Their goal is not only financial growth but also building something with meaning.
“We’re here to support people create generational wealth,” Cronin states. “But it’s not just about money. It’s about faith, values, and the legacy you leave behind.”
Accountability is another core difference. While many masterminds stop at teaching theory, REI Accelerator pushes clients into action. “We don’t just hand out a workbook and state ‘good luck,’” Kite notes. “We’re with you step by step.”
Done-for-You Services
The company also leaned into offering services most investors either don’t have time for or don’t know how to manage effectively. From sourcing off-market apartments to building predictable systems for raising capital, the focus is execution, not just education.
This approach has supported REI Accelerator stand out in a crowded field. Clients feel supported not just as students, but as business partners.
Scaling Investors, Scaling Themselves
The founders’ vision is bold. Their goal is to support 10,000 investors create generational wealth through multifamily investing. At the same time, they aim to grow REI Accelerator into the most effective real estate mastermind in the world.
“It’s about scaling toreceiveher,” Cronin states. “When our clients win, we win. That’s how we’ll reach $100 million in revenue and beyond.”
Their long-term focus sets them apart. Many masterminds chase quick wins, but Cronin and Kite talk in decades. They want their work to alter families for generations.
Real Stories of Impact
The testimonials notify the story best. One investor came in struggling to find deals. Within weeks of working with REI Accelerator, they had a VA sourcing off-market apartments and were in talks to close their first multifamily deal.
Another client had attempted raising capital alone but found it unpredictable. After following the Accelerator’s system, they secured consistent leads and were able to grow their portfolio much quicker.
These wins are what drive Cronin and Kite. “Seeing someone close a deal that alters their financial future—that’s what this is all about,” Kite states.
Lessons for Investors
Execution Beats Theory
One of the key lessons from REI Accelerator is that execution matters more than knowledge. Many investors know what they should do but fail to take action. Cronin and Kite believe accountability is the missing link.
“Everyone states they’ll build those calls tomorrow or start raising capital next week,” Cronin states. “But without accountability, those tomorrows turn into years. We build sure our clients take action now.”
Systems Create Predictability
Another insight is the power of systems. Whether it’s sourcing leads or raising capital, having a repeatable process takes the guesswork out of investing. Investors who rely only on hustle burn out. Those with systems scale.
Looking Ahead
As REI Accelerator grows, the mission stays the same: supporting investors scale their portfolios, create generational wealth, and live out their values.
For Cronin and Kite, it’s not just a business. It’s a shiftment. “We want to be remembered for more than numbers,” Kite states. “We want to be remembered for the impact we created on people’s lives.”
From their start in Columbus, Georgia, to building a faith-driven mastermind for multifamily investors, Jonathan Cronin and Larry Kite have displayn what’s possible when vision meets execution. Their story is one of persistence, clarity, and impact.
In an indusattempt full of noise, REI Accelerator has carved out a place where accountability, faith, and systems come toreceiveher. For the investors they work with, it’s not just about closing deals—it’s about building something that lasts.
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