Engineer Quits Job... Builds 50-Unit Empire? (Meet Phil Chadbourn) 🏗️

Hey,

How many units do you need to finally walk away from your W2?
For most, the "Golden Handcuffs" of a good corporate job are the hardest to break. You need a plan. You need safety. You need systems.

On Monday, January 19th, we are bringing in a local heavyweight who did exactly that.

Phil Chadbourn isn't just an investor; he's a former Engineer for Lehigh Valley Health Network who applied an "engineering mindset" to real estate. He didn't just buy houses—he built a machine.

Today, he owns and manages 40-50+ units right here in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley, with a massive focus on the lucrative (but management-heavy) Student Housing market.

Join us to learn:
• The Escape Plan: How Phil transitioned from a high-level engineering career to full-time investor.
• The "Student" Strategy: How to navigate the Bethlehem student housing market for maximum cash flow.
• Engineering Your Portfolio: How to use systems and processes to manage 50+ doors without losing your mind.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM
Location: 28 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102
RSVP Here:

This is part of our "Around the Valley in 8 Parlays" series. Don't miss this chance to look under the hood of a 50-unit operation.

See you there,
Luis Paulino

The BiggerPockets Lehigh Valley Real Estate Investors Meetup