Partner Spotlight: Jeremy Davis on Overcoming Adversity & His Legacy

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What if the most challenging moments of your life became the foundation for your greatest success? That’s the story of Jeremy Davis, a real estate investor who turned childhood challenges, personal tragedy, and a pandemic pivot into a thriving career built on creative seller financing.

In a recent PropStream Pro Series Podcast, hosted by Burton Alicando, Jeremy opens up about his path, from struggling with Tourette’s and family foreclosure to surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident and leaving behind a hospitality career during COVID. Today, Jeremy helps homeowners in distress, manages a growing portfolio, and credits PropStream as his “secret weapon," praising its reliable data, intuitive interface, and convenience for every stage of his investing journey.

Watch the full interview below to hear Jeremy’s inspiring story.

Overcoming Adversity: A Childhood Shaped by Struggle

Jeremy’s story begins in Los Angeles, where he grew up facing challenges most children never encounter. Diagnosed with Tourette’s, he spent much of his youth homeschooled, often bullied and misunderstood by peers.

By sophomore year, Jeremy was still struggling to fit in after a mistake that led to a two-month suspension. He was pushed into special education classes, where teachers offered little support. Instead of giving up, Jeremy decided to rethink his approach. He began restructuring how he looked at challenges, determined to prove his worth.

To take control of his future, Jeremy sat for the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE), earning early validation of his abilities. He later attended college, proving that labels and setbacks didn’t define him.

But nothing shaped him more than what happened at age 16. That year, his family faced a devastating foreclosure, the last of several they had endured. They had hired packers and movers, but when they couldn’t pay, the movers simply dumped everything: furniture, belongings, and even the family’s photo albums. Overnight, every trace of Jeremy’s childhood was erased.

“Sometimes I wonder if someone like me had knocked on my dad’s door back then, would things have been different?” Jeremy shares.

That moment gave Jeremy a deep sense of empathy for homeowners in distress. It also planted the seed for his future career in real estate, a mission not just to buy properties, but to help families avoid the pain his family endured.

Discovering a New Path Through Crisis

In 2010, Jeremy’s life took another dramatic turn when a motorcycle accident nearly ended his life. He ended up on disability for about 2 years. Recovery took years, leaving him without a stable income and pushing him into the restaurant industry as a chef and sommelier.

Ironically, the skills he developed in hospitality, like building rapport, asking questions, and handling objections, became the foundation for his sales approach in real estate. Selling high-end wines and caviar, in a way, turned out to be training for negotiating creative real estate deals.

Still, it wasn’t until COVID shut down restaurants in 2020 that Jeremy finally committed to real estate full-time. By then, he recognized opportunities beyond conventional investing. With hospitality out of the picture, he and his wife looked at where people relocated during the pandemic. Salt Lake City, Utah, stood out for its affordability, growth potential, and lifestyle. They made the move within weeks, a gamble that eventually paid off.

Salt Lake quickly became one of the fastest-appreciating markets in the country. Though cash buyers dominated locally, Jeremy leaned into creative seller financing to carve out his niche. Surprisingly, his first deal wasn’t even in Utah; it was in Gary, Indiana, proving that he could succeed anywhere with the right strategy and investment tools.

Realizing The Power of Creative Seller Financing

Jeremy built his niche around subject-to deals and seller financing, unlike many investors who focus solely on wholesaling or flipping. These strategies allow him to help families stay in their homes longer, avoid foreclosure, or even buy back properties once their credit improves.

One memorable case involved a son who inherited his mother’s home but wasn’t on the mortgage. Facing foreclosure, Jeremy’s team paid $30,000 to stop the auction, kept him in the house, and structured a path for him to eventually repurchase it.

“It’s not about making the most money. It’s about giving people time. Every testimonial we get is from families thanking us, not accusing us.” Jeremy recalls.

PropStream: The Secret Tool for Growth

“PropStream is the only software I’ve used consistently from day one. I never canceled. It’s my secret weapon.”—Jeremy Davis

When asked about the tools that powered his growth, Jeremy didn’t hesitate to share how PropStream was his most valuable resource.

With PropStream, Jeremy was able to:

• Pull detailed property data, including mortgage info, liens, and MLS history
• Run comps in minutes to validate offers
• Launch marketing campaigns and track results
• Expand into new markets remotely, with confidence

At one point, Jeremy even scaled a virtual assistant agency with 100 agents, all trained to use PropStream for lead generation and deal analysis. Whether analyzing a property in Utah, Indiana, or beyond, PropStream gives him the insights to make offers on the first call.

Without PropStream, scaling into multiple states would have been slow, risky, and expensive. With it, Jeremy could analyze a property the moment a seller called, run comps instantly, and make an offer during the first conversation.

As Jeremy puts it: “PropStream lets me say yes or no in real time.”

This ability to quickly adapt has become a cornerstone of his business model. Instead of being limited by geography, PropStream’s accurate nationwide property data allows him to operate where opportunity exists, creating consistency, scalability, and long-term growth.

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Redefining Wealth and Legacy

For Jeremy, wealth isn’t measured in dollars alone. It’s about time, freedom, happiness, and impact.

“I want my kids to know wealth isn’t about money. It’s about leadership, resilience, honesty, and building a life that makes you happy,” says Jeremy.

Towards the end of the podcast, Burton asked Jeremy to imagine his kids stumbling upon this video 20 years from now. Jeremy became visibly emotional, delivering a heartfelt message about persistence, service, and authenticity, the values he hopes they carry with them long after he’s gone.

Conclusion: Building Success Through Service and Systems

Jeremy Davis proves that the road to success often comes with many curves and detours. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t wind up exactly where you need to be. His journey reflects resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment to serving others.

By embracing creative seller financing, asking the questions others won’t, and relying on PropStream’s accurate data and intuitive tools from day one, Jeremy has built a profitable business and a meaningful legacy.

Now it’s your turn. Whether you’re pulling your first property list, exploring wholesale real estate, or expanding into new markets, PropStream can help you confidently take the next step.

Follow Jeremy’s journey:
Instagram @thejeremydavis | Facebook Group: The Investor Semester