WHERE to Invest in Philly in 2025!? 💸 ft. Alan Asriants

Alan Asriants is a real estate agent and investor from Philadelphia, with a background in engineering and a passion for fitness. Born and raised in the Somerton area of Philadelphia, Alan transitioned from corporate America to real estate during the pandemic.

Episode Highlights
Real Estate Journey (00:01:18)
- Father opened a brokerage in 2004
- Got real estate license in 2017 while in college
- Went full-time in real estate during COVID-19
- Leveraged work-from-home time to build real estate business

Fitness and Training (00:03:13)
- Focuses on bodyweight exercises and plyometrics
- Trains at Edge Fitness
- Enjoys unique workout routines that attract attention at the gym

Top Lists Discussed
- Top 5 Philadelphia Gyms
- Top 10 Philadelphia Neighborhoods for Real Estate Investment
- Top 5 Philadelphia Suburbs to Live In
- Real Estate Side Hustle Strategies

Memorable Real Estate Stories
- Dealt with challenging clients
- Purchased a property with significant maintenance issues
- Experienced tenant-related challenges

Key Topics with Timestamps
Real Estate Career Path (00:01:18)
Fitness Training Approach (00:03:13)
Philadelphia Gym Rankings (00:05:14)
Northeast Philadelphia Real Estate Investment (00:12:32)
Side Hustle Strategies (00:48:23)

Where to Find Alan
Instagram: @asriantsalan
BiggerPockets: Search "Alan Asriants"

Podcast Clips
Instagram & TikTok: @progreswithpagano

Host
Instagram @mortgagewithpagano

Key References
Edge Fitness
LA Fitness
Fusion Gyms
Philadelphia Real Estate Markets
Side Hustle Options
House Hacking
Real Estate Investing Strategies