Before the Millions

Jay and Samera started their mobile home investing journey in 2017 after losing over $90,000 in unsuccessful real estate deals. In 3 short years, they have completed over 400 mobile home transactions and perfected the process of creating quick cash and cash flow using basic real estate strategies in mobile homes parks.On today's episode, we walk through their journey, how they found their niche and how they built a business as a couple that creates their lifestyle design.Key Points From This Episode:How Jay and Samera's first mentor scammed them out of $30,000The starts and failures of so many business before Jay and Samera find Mobile Home InvestingThe path to over 400 successful transactions with trailer homesThe 5 main strategies for profiting with mobile homesTop benefits of mobile home investing in parksLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jay and Samera's WebsiteRecommended Book:4 Hour Work Week by Tim FerrissHigh Performance Habits by Brendon BurchardListen to these books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Active Campaign Google Suite

Currently managing over 300 units after only being in real estate for three years, it’s clear that Colin Douthit, today's guest, knows how to invest and how to do it well. He realized early on that he needed to be far more profitable to create the life he wanted so he took a hard look at his business and portfolio to understand what was working and what wasn't in hopes that he could do more of the former. The end result came in the form of a brand new business. Since Colin had managed his own units efficiently in the prior months, he had the expertise and manpower to vertically integrate his business - coming out on the other end with two businesses. Colin has a construction company that followed the same model and is constantly looking for ways to become more profitable by systematically building a network of businesses that compliment each other. In today's episode, we discuss exactly how this can translate to your endeavors. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Colin's WebsiteRecommended Book:Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Everlance: Mileage Tracking

This episode will highlight how today's guest - real estate investor, Shawn Rea, went from 25K in debt to a 6M portfolio in just a few short years. He did all of this by first using the house hacking investment strategy and the the brrrr strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat).If you've needed a strategy to extinguish your debt once and for all while getting your feet wet in real estate in one of the most powerful ways possible then this episode is for you.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Shawn's WebsiteBTM63: Triple Case Study A to ZRecommended Book:The Millionaire Fastlane by Mj DeMarcoListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:realtor.caBTM Tribe Facebook Group

Starting with nothing but two suitcases and a mountain of student debt, Jack immigrated to the US from Germany in 1997. Seeking out his own version of the American Dream, Jack bought and sold over 4000 pieces of property and was able to help build his company into the 3rd largest land investment company in the US.On today's episode, we discuss Jacks rocket-like trajectory after spending years in corporate america with the same salary year after year. In his first 18 months as a land flipper, Jack amassed his first million dollars and then grew his company to the multi-millions in just a few short years.Today his family travels 2-4 months a year, designing their business to fit their lifestyle.Key Points From This Episode:How to break the earn-spend cycleWhy Jacks immigrant mentality helped pave his successHow Jack made his 1st million in 18 monthsJack's philosophy on Tenants, Toilets and TermitesThe biggest reason why most land investors failThe opportunity for land investing in the next 20 years Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jack’s WebinarRecommended Book:Secrets of A Millionaire Mind T. Harv EkerListen to this book for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:TripIt AppVivino AppWe Go Look

A veteran with over 20 years of experience working in the finance industry, Aaron Chapman, today's guest shares his keen insights on financial markets with us today.As a loan originator having closed over 3,000 transactions in the past 4 years, his company ranks #14 and an industry of over 300,000 lenders. With that kind of expertise and pulse on financial markets, we are able to take a deep dive into the future of interest rates on mortgages and how real estate investors should think about financing after the coronavirus pandemic.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Aaron Chapman's WebsiteRecommended Book:The Master Key System by Charles HaanelOutwitting the Devil by Napoleon HillMortgage Backed Securities and Treasury Prices Daily

Building over 24 businesses in 40 years, Rod Khleif, today's guest, has seen what success and failures and tough times are all about. He has remarkably recovered from losing 50$MM in the 2008 cash.Rod brings incredible authenticity and insight in real estate, business, success and life to today's show. Being one of the country’s top real estate, business and peak performer luminaries, we decided to discuss goal setting during a personal or pandemic crisis.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rod Khleif's WebsiteRecommended Book:Turning Pro by Steven PressfieldLifestyle Design App:Asana Team Projects AppHow To Virtually Buy Real Estate In Uncertain Times (LIVE Webinar)

After Live Q&A's on a few social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram, I decided to pop open a bottle of wine and answer some of your most pressing questions about real estate and business here in 2020.We covered many topics such as extra income sources during these uncertain times, government relief programs, virtual wholesaling, 2020 market predictions, book recommendations and so much more.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Fundrise: Real estate investor crowdfundingPropstream: All in One investor tool Stimulus CheckSmall Business Administration Lifestyle Notary (Loan Signing Agent)BTM Episode 151 with Neal Bawa Motivated Seller MethodTop 10 Book List Audible Trial BTM Workshop (1 on 1 Coaching)BTM Mastermind ***BTM LIVE Webinar*** (4.23.20 @ 1pm CST)

Philip, today's guest, moved to the US in 2014 and started investing in real estate in 2016. As a writer, he leveraged his his skills to win writing competitions for ends meat and eventually landed on SiriusXM radio and Tv since he couldn't yet work legally in the U.S.Fast forward a couple months and along with his nephew/co-founder FC Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite, Philip built a $57M+ real estate portfolio in less than 2 years - including one of a few NYC high rises owned by "Millenials of Color".On today's episode we discuss Philips journey to success and the wisdom he's gleamed along the way.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Philip’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Think and Grow RichListen to these books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Asana Management App

COVID-19 is the biggest news headline since 9/11. This virus has had and will continue to have massive effects on international markets for years to come.In the meantime, what are real estate investors doing about their property? What are newbie investors doing about getting started? What are home buyers and sellers doing during this time of uncertainty? Is now the perfect time to buy real estate or is it time to hold out?Today's guest, Neal Bawa is a technologist who is universally known in real estate circles as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily. Besides being one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate, Neal is a data guru, process freak and outsourcing expert. Neal treats his $250+ million-dollar portfolio as an ongoing experiment in efficiency and optimization.On today's show, Daray and Neal discuss the effects of the coronavirus in the 2020 real estate market. You'll learn if and when to jump in and you'll also understand the real effects, backed by data, of the different real estate asset classes as a whole.Key Points From This Episode:How to use public city data to select your real estate investing marketBold prediction: Lower real estate prices for the next 1 to 2 quarters.Bold prediction: Buy Strip Malls for 50-60% offNeal prediction on the healthcare industry boom in the next 10 years (i.e medical office REITs)Worldwide forgiveness of all debt coming soon? (Debt Jubilee)Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Neal’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Miracle Morning with Hal ElrodListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Slack

Kevan and Ayesha Shelton are real estate investors and educators who focus on ground up development properties. Their businesses consist of Park Street Development, a residential and commercial construction company, K&A Consulting, an education, and training organization, Icon Short-term rentals and The Marriage and Real Estate Podcast.On today's show we discuss the dynamics of the entrepreneurial couple with business and personal life. We also discuss developmental real estate, who it's for and how a typical transaction looks. Lastly we take a look at the type of goals that are fueling Kevan and Ayesha and why it's important to pivot your real estate strategy to match. Key Points From This Episode:Why your financial advisor sucksHow you should look at your rate of returnWhy the 401K match is not as impactful as you thinkHow to pay down debt and invest at the same time Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Kevan and Ayesha's WebsiteRecommended Book:The E-Myth by Michael GerberOutwitting The Devil by Napoleon HillListen to these books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:TrelloCanva

Chris Miles, today's guest, is a leading authority on quickly creating wealth by increasing monthly cash flow and creating passive income.He has shown hundreds of thousands internationally how to free up or generate tens of thousands of dollars each year! Chris has been featured in US News, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com.On today's show Chris and I discuss popular money myths plaguing today's world and exactly how to make sure you don't fall victim to these traps.Key Points From This Episode:Why your financial advisor sucksHow you should look at your rate of returnWhy the 401K match is not as impactful as you thinkHow to pay down debt and invest at the same time Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Chris Miles WebsiteRecommended Book:The BibleLifestyle Design App:Mint: Budget Tracking App

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If you've ever questioned one of those no and low money down real estate strategies... Questions like:Do they really work?Are they as complicated as they sound?Could I possibly do that instead of waiting for my finances to get right?If you find yourself nodding your head to any of those questions, then this episode may be exactly what the doctor ordered. I'm a big believer that we our mindset dictates everything we do, don't do and can't do in life as well as what we choose to learn and accept as truth.In this episode you'll take the truth journey with me to discover the real deal behind no money down deals for first time real estate investors.Lastly, I'm hosting a brand new LIVE masterclass titled 4 Keys To Building A Lifestyle Business Through Real Estate, will you join me?

Health, Wealth and Time Freedom wrapped up with a bow in 1 jam-packed episode...You may believe that building wealth as an investor is all about about putting aside money for vacancy, repairs, and long term capital improvements, so the funds are there when you need them -- this is 100% true and we'll discuss this on today's podcast, but that's not all. To have a better quality of life, that wealth should be about much more. How about wealth in time? Wealth in health? Time freedom and health are just as important so Rocky Lalvani and I discuss how to achieve maximum output in each area with the minimum effective dosage (MED). This concept will blow your mind and may move you to make some big changes in your business and life.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rocky's WebsiteRecommended Book:Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Calendly.com

If you are an investor and are tired of subpar data providers, going to the county courthouse, wrongly estimating repair costs or the lack of access to the MLS, then I have a solution for you.There's a software that I've been using in my business for quite some time now, I've fostered its use so much so that instead of the 10 different apps that I used before, I now only need 1 other software (said other software will be explain in detail in an upcoming episode).For this amazing episode, I brought on Burton Alicando, the Senior Product Specialist for the software that I use to find, analyze and market my real estate deals.Key Points From This Episode:The biggest mistake newbie investors make when pulling lists or choosing a real estate software for their businessA way around the outdated time consuming way of getting the data you need to make offersThe misconception that you need a realtor for MLS level dataA way around the anonymity of non disclosure states and sold prices of homesHow a newbie investor can be spot on with estimating repair costsHow you can find, analyze and market to your leads with one toolThis is one of my favorite software tools to date because it does so much in my business. If you are an investor, here are some of the things you can look forward to with this software:Generating Leads Lists (with MLS level data) - Pre-foreclosure, vacant, bankruptcy, utility liens and much moreVetting Properties - Comparables, mortgage balances, tax info, title research and much moreCalculating Rehab Costs - Labor/material cost data is sourced at the county-level nationwide so allow the software to guide you through the right renovation budgetMarketing Tools - Postcards, email marketing, voicemail drops and much more including your own customizable landing page website.When you sign up, it will come with a full access 7-Day trial to make sure that you absolutely love the software before you pay anything.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:To learn more visit: beforethemillions.com/deal

Jason Roberts and Rachel Schneider have always been fascinated by the world of real estate. In 2001, while still in their early 20’s, Jason and Rachel decided that instead of working for someone else, they would rather be in charge of their own destiny and opened a mortgage company.They eventually built that business into a multi-million dollar company, where they closed over 3000 real estate transactions. Then the market crashed and they had to find a new way to use their real estate talents. That is when they went into real estate investing and started down a new path.But since, implementing the real estate strategies they have honed over time they have since closed well north of 300+ real estate transactions with pre-foreclosures/short sales, wholesales and probates.Key Points From This Episode:How Jason and Rachel started and grew their mortgage business to over 100 employeesThe ins and outs of the short sale businessHow to grow a multi million dollar business with pre foreclosures & probatesOutside the box follow up systems with sellers to close more dealsThe 7 key metrics to track in your real estate businessThe impact a personality test like DISC and Myers Briggs can have on your life and business Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jason and Rachel's Website Recommended Book:10X Rule by Grant CardoneHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillListen to these books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Google Calendar

What are the top strategies that new real estate investors should look into this new decade:Flipping? Rental properties? Apartments? Wholesaling? Or creative strategies like Owner Financing? Subject-to? or maybe even a tenant buyer strategy or two?On today's episode, not only will we take a deep dive into each of these strategies but we'll discuss what's working in 2020 and how to select a vehicle based on your goals, experience, resources and timeline. This is a fun filled jam packed episode that is going to expand your thinking when it comes to risk and no money down strategies in real estate as well as serving sellers and buyers as an investor while still making massive profits. Key Points From This Episode:What the Motivated Seller Method (MSM) is and how to implement it todayHow to profitably overpay for propertiesHow to get a deal done with any seller in any marketMassive profit exit strategies for your investmentsThe idea of serving How Daray navigated through these strategies in the past 4 yearsAnother way to use OPM (Other People's Money)How to structure 3 large paydays for every dealCash Flow vs. Lump Sum Cash and how to get both simultaneouslyLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Motivated Seller Method (MSM)

Today's episode features one of my very own coaching clients who just got started building his real estate empire.We go behind the scene of one of our private one-on-one coaching calls to show you the strategic planning that goes behind the 40K checks on the deals that we do.You will also get to witness a live seller call smack dab in the middle of my coaching session with Josh. This live seller call will be invaluable to your understanding of an initial call with a homeowner and negotiating tactics.Josh, today's student spotlight, and all of the Before the Millions coaching clients are building up their real estate empire using the Motivated Seller Method, the most comprehensive program for profiting from real estate deals with motivated sellers and the only implementation course of its kind.

On today’s episode, we discuss a clear vision for the upcoming year and two must have strategies to ensure your success from the moment you get out of bed at 5am tomorrow morning.Key Quotes From This Episode:Own your morning, elevate your life.All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.Small, daily, seemingly insignificant improvements when done consistently over time yield staggering results.Everything you now find easy, you used to find difficult.Tiny dail wins.A year from now you'll be so happy you began today.I heard a man say that he needed to lose weight before he could start running. Can you imagine? That's like a writer who waits for inspiration to begin the book or a manager who waits for a promotion to begin to lead the field or a start-up that waits for full funding before launching a disruptive product.BTM Newbies GuideMotivated Seller Method Waitlist

At the age of 23 as a senior in college, today's guest Keir Weimer plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter after a boating accident. Keir served a 5 year sentence in prison that completely changed his life. At first things were hard and his incident followed him everywhere he went but eventually success started finding Keir because he started to use his unfortunate experience to fuel his fire.Through dedication to his vision, within another 5 years he was able to build multiple 7-figure businesses in the real estate world. Keir started out as a agent and things were difficult his first year - he accumulated thousands in debt and was not able to do a single deal. Off handedly, that same year he was able to develop 30 million dollars in inventory and over 30 listings.On today's episode, we dive into Keirs reason for jumping straight to luxury real estate with no experience and how important it is to expand your mindset and network.Key Points From This Episode:Keirs 1st year as an agent with 0 deals and 40K in debtHow Keir acquired 30 luxury listings valued at 30 million dollars in 12 months with no experienceHow Keir partnered with his professor to acquire 250M over 2000 apartments in the USHow to go from $0 in sales to $10 million in salesA creative way to acquire your 1st waterfront resortCould the most importantly thing to focus on in your business in 2020 be your personal brand?Tips on increasing your price point Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Keir’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Think and Grow RichListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Coach Me App5 Minute Journal AppBTM Newbies Guide

On today's show we have on the author of Wealth Can't Wait, Miracle Morning Millionaires and the new Tribe of Mentors as well as the founder of the sixth largest brokerage in the world, David Osborn.Asking WHAT is missing in your life won’t get you far, but asking WHO is missing is a game-changer. Tune in to this episode for a better understanding on how to cultivate your tribe of millionaires.Key Points From This Episode:Why David wrote 'Wealth Can't Wait'A directive to attend your 1st Tony Robbins conferenceHow to harmonize with the vibration of successWhy masterminds are so effectiveA vicious cycle vs. a virtuous cycleWinning the morning to win the dayDavid's miracle morning routine and 2020 goalsWhy everything changed when David met Pat HibanThe 6 Effects of an Abundant Life Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:David's WebsiteRecommended Book:As A Man ThinkethThink and Grow RichListen to these books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Google DriveBTM Newbies GuideBefore The Millions Mastermind

Today's guest, Maurice Philogene is a full-time consultant in corporate america, multifamily investor, restaurant owner, reserve in the US Air Force and police officer.Maurice is also an avid traveler and has visited over 95 countries to date because of how he's been able to design a lifestyle without limits through real estate and other business ventures.How does he do it all? How has he created a lifestyle that best suits his wants, needs and desires? Find out on today's episode.Key Points From This Episode:The intersection of exposure and discontentmentHow to understand your life in days instead of yearsHow Maurice acquired 10 rental properties in his 1st yearWhy owning a restaurant shouldn't be about the moneyThe power behind social investmentsWhy Maurice transitioned from sfr to apartmentsHow to raise your kids to appreciate lifestyle designMaurice's unique outlook on marriage Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Maurice's InstagramRecommended Book:Vagabonding by Rolf PottsMan's Search For Meaning by Viktor FranklListen to these books for free with Audible!BTM Newbies Guide

The transition from employee to entrepreneur can be one of the most difficult things to do in your life. It seems as though you are leaving a life of stability to a life of uncertainty.But in today's day and age, more and more of us are see the writing on the wall. Our safe and secure job is not a safe as we'd like to believe.In this episode I decided to use the NFL industry to study football players and their transition to normal life (and for the savvy, to an entrepreneurial life). Almost 80% of NFL players go broke with 2 years of leaving the league. Why is this? Could there be some parallels between our transition from a W2 job to Real Estate?Today we study the do's and don't when setting up your financial future, lifestyle design future and the world after being a lifelong employee.Download our real estate guide & take your free newbies assessment here!

The United States offers nearly 400 distinct and diverse markets while most media pundits characterize the “housing market” as if it were a single entity. Real estate cannot be described that simply - It’s just not accurate. There is NO such thing as a United States real estate market. However, there IS an Atlanta, Georgia or a Dallas, Texas real estate market.On today's show, we take a deep dive into the US real estate market and break it down with many examples of cities and states to invest in next.Today's guest, Jason Hartman has been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 states and 17 cities. Not only do we discuss real estate markets but also team building and the benefits of inflation.Key Points From This Episode:Distinguishing the 3 real estate marketsThe "Thou Shall Not Gamble" mantraWhy investing in a linear market is bestA run-through all of the real estate markets in the USThe secret inflation benefits of investingHow investors really get rich with real estate Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jason’s WebsiteRecommended Book:7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleMission SuccessListen to these books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Voxer AppBTM Newbies Guide

On today’s episode, I interview an ex door to door salesman and master networker, Travis Chappell. Travis took his door to door sales skill and found a better route for the lifestyle that he wanted through becoming a networking expert interviewing the likes of Grant Cardone and Ed Mylett by building a podcasting platform. Everyone knows how important it is to create relationships and network with potential clients/partners, but we haven\'t had an episode exclusive to building these skills until now. Key Points From This Episode:How to be a terrible closer but still get deals doneUsing the Law of Averages in SalesTracking your sales stats to get betterHow to have a conversation with Grant CardoneWhy podcasting is better than video Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Travis\' WebsiteRecommended Book:Secrets of A Millionaire MindListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Zoom Video SoftwareBTM Newbies Guide

Over the past ten years, Jim’s multifamily real estate investments have blossomed into a successful property management company. To date Jim manages over 700 units and as an investor himself, specifically caters to real estate investors.On today’s episode, we discover the interworking of Jim’s business and we teach you how you can get started with your own management company without having a whole lot to work with. Key Points From This Episode:How to achieve financial, location and time freedomWithout any experience, you too can be a property managerHow Jim grew to manage over 700 unitsThe numbers and how much you make as a PMThe responsibilities of a property management company Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jim’s WebsiteRecommended Book:The Wealthy GardenerListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:Calendly Scheduling SoftwareBTM Newbies Guide

Justin Stoddart, today’s guest, was raised by entrepreneurial parents and as a result, was involved in business conversations as early as age five. Justin enjoyed a stint in 100% entrepreneurial role until a few life events allowed him to realize that he would enjoy a more prosperous and fulfilling life as an “intrapreneur” within an organization.I love how Justin was able to design his lifestyle within the business setting. Now, his day-to-day entails being knee-to-knee with real estate agents through individual or team consultations, trainings and masterminds. Key Points From This Episode:Becoming irreplaceable as an intrapreneurHow Justin created a powerhouse mastermindPracticing the abundance mindset in businessApplying the go-giver conceptAre you a go-getter or a go-giver? Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Justin’s WebsiteRecommended Book:10X Rule by Grant CardoneListen to this books for free with Audible!Lifestyle Design App:SalesforceBTM Newbies Guide

Jim Maffuccio has enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate, and has some battle scars to prove it. Today, he draws on his over 30 years of real estate experience and introduces us to a strategy that many haven’t yet discovered.Jim has become an expert on mortgage notes and is helping investors far and wide to invest in real estate without any of the headaches of being a “landlord” and just owning the underlying note. So far, Jim has purchased over 1,000 loans in more than 35 states and grown to three separate funds in just over seven years. Fascinating strategy and even better episode! Key Points From This Episode:How to lose it all twice and still come out on topWhy invest in mortgage notesJim’s spiritual journey to real estateHow Jim grew a company to $30 Million dollars aum.What are distressed non-performing notesHow to find an online note exchange Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jim’s WebsiteRecommended Book:The BibleListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Zoom Video ConferencingBTM Newbies Guide

Mark has been an active Real Estate investor in the Baltimore Maryland area for the last 15 years. With over 100+ rental units, Mark on our guest for today’s show to teach us the infamous BRRR strategy where you find a deal and do the following: buy, rehab, rent, refinance and repeat.Mark and I also discuss the metrics behind getting deals done. So if you’re wondering how many postcards should you send out or how many calls you should make before expecting a deal, listen to this episode. Key Points From This Episode:The math behind the BRRRR StrategyWhy single family homes cashflow better than multifamilyHow much effort it takes to get your 1st deal doneHow many yellow letters equal 1 dealThe importance of credit when refinancing Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Mark’s WebsiteRecommended Book:10X by Grant CardoneListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Google SuiteBTM Newbies Guide

How do I get started in Real Estate?How should I begin my investing journey?How much money do I need to get started? On this episode of the Before The Millions Podcast, we are answering all of those questions as they pertain to you. You may be overwhelm with all of the real estate strategies or confused as to how to get started but by the end of this episode you will leave with a crystal clear strategy and a commitment to that strategy… Download this weeks freebie! –> Real Estate Newbie’s Guide here to follow along with the exercises in the episode.

Anton Ivanov is a US Navy veteran, real estate investor and entrepreneur with a portfolio of 40 rental units spread out across 4 states. His portfolio generates over $12,000 in monthly passive income, and requires less than 1 hour a week to manage.Today, Anton and Daray cover Anton’s Before The Millions story and how he has been able to systematically grow his real estate portfolio using 2 things: Traditional Bank Financing and an app called Deal Check. We discuss both in detail on today’s episode.Define DealCheck? – a leading real estate analysis platform for quickly analyzing and comparing rental properties, flips and commercial buildings. DealCheck is used by over 100,000 real estate investors, agents and professionals worldwide. Receive 25% off for life using code BTM25. Key Points From This Episode:The power of a mortgage brokerWhy work with credit unions instead of banksDifference between portfolio loans and commercial loansHow Anton is going to transition from his day job for goodWhy Anton decided to create an appHow you can analyze deals effortlessly Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Anton’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Evernote 

Steve is an international commercial Airline Pilot who turned investor after the shock of 9/11 turned his airline career world upside down and the “safe-secure” job was anything but that. This is when he realized he needed to be in control of his own destiny. Since then he has owned dozens rental properties as well as apartment complexes, he has also flipped and wholesaled hundreds of properties.In the beginning, he failed miserably as a landlord due to terrible tenants, worse neighborhoods and zero structure. It took him years, but with the help and guidance of mentors and coaches they have figured out how to leverage each other’s strengths to successfully build a multi-million dollar property management business Key Points From This Episode:How 9/11 changed Steve’s life as a pilot for the betterHow Steve travels to Australia twice a monthThe power of social media in your businessLow income, high cashflow propertiesScalability, Marketability and Opportunity and why they’re keyHow to manage 1000 properties Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Steve’s WebsiteDaray’s InstagramBefore The Millions Facebook GroupRecommended Book:10x Rule by Grant CardoneListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Evernote

Michael Becker is a banker turned seasoned apartment syndicator with 8000+ units acquired. He currently has $650 Million assets under management. Michael is an expert in commercial financing, including underwriting, due diligence, financial analysis and preparation of marketing materials.On today’s episode, Michael and I discuss the current state of the real estate market and what a new investor needs to know to get started with apartments. It’s not always about what you know, in fact it’s almost never about what you know. We’ll discuss the power of leverage and taking notice of the resources in your circumference. Key Points From This Episode:Why Michael made the move from single family to multifamilyDifferent ways to raise capital for dealsHow to create a consistent pipeline of opportunities in any marketHow to avoid taxes legallyMichaels advice for getting started in real estateHow to work with brokers on apartment dealsThe difference between an active and passive apartment investor Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Michael’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Tax Free WealthListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Monday App

Ross Hamilton started investing in real estate in 2001 at 19 years of age and has personally owned or partnered in hundreds of real estate investments around the US. In his early 20’s, using the profits earned from his real estate investing business, Ross founded ConnectedInvestors online platform. The Connected Investors platform has grown into a real estate investment marketplace and the premier social network of over half a million real estate investors.His platform is the first company to build a private money marketplace that allows real estate investors to easily get loan offers from multiple private money lenders by simply tapping a few buttons. The tech company facilitates over $3B in fix and flip and buy and hold funding requests each month. Key Points From This Episode:Ross’s transition from BMX to Real EstateThe emergence of Facebook for Real Estate InvestorsHow Ross linked up with the CEO of LendingTreeHow Connected Investors grew to hundreds of thousands of usersWhere to find the best/cheapest private moneyWhat else to look for in a private money partnerHow to become a private money lenderHow to get private money lenders to fight for your dealIf you should find funding 1st or the deal 1stAs a brand new lender, how you should price yourselfAmazon and Real EstateHow to find deals in todays marketHyper Targeting deals (cheatcode) Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ross’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Monday App Fundrise: Online Real Estate Investment Platform

Why isn’t your real estate business where you want it to be?Why are you struggling in your journey to full-time self employment?Why is it that you’ve learned so much yet have taken so little action?On today’s episode, I breakdown exactly what’s keeping most of us from the transformation that we truly desire. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Before The Millions MastermindBefore The Millions WorkshopBefore The Millions Podcast

Immigrated from South Korea in 1999, the Kwak family only had $2000 cash in hand and a small 1 bedroom apartment in Albany Park area in Chicago. Today, Sam and Daniel have scaled to 75 units and are helping others to get involved in the industry!On today\'s show Sam and I discuss the thought process surrounding debt and real estate. Most people believe that it proper to pay off debt before they consider investing in real estate, but is this true? Find out on today\'s show. Key Points From This Episode:What phantom appreciation isShould you invest or pay debt?The coming recession and what to do about itDo banks have the power to call your loan due?Sam\'s first 3 years getting 0 deals doneHow to be worth 1 million dollarsWhat the debt acceleration method isSam\'s vision for North Korea Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Kwak Brother’s WebsiteRecommended Book:Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Google Task App

Daray Olaleye and Matthew Baltzell discuss why \"the Corporate American Dream\" doesn\'t lead to happiness or freedom. Daray explains \"it was ALL a big lie!\"Key Points From This Episode:Building a Real Estate Empire - Monopoly StyleThe single day that changed Daray\'s lifeHow to get the real estate ball rollingWhy the fear of success is more prominent that we know Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Matthew\'s PodcastDaray’s WebsiteRecommended Book:4 Hour Work Week by Tim FerrisListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Real Estate Business Webinar

Seth Ferguson, today\'s guest, is recognized as a real estate industry leader. With a decade of high-performance experience behind him, he has excelled in building businesses in several branches of real estate. Seth began his career in real estate on the residential brokerage side, when he got the idea to create his first product, a book!With his first book, seth realized the power of positioning himself as a thought leader as will as the power of adding value to others while the book single handedly created more sales for Seth\'s business.He went on to build on the idea of being an authority in the real estate space to reach the masses and to generate more revenue. Seth faced a critical moment in his life where he lost everything he owned to his former spouse but reframed his story and turned it into victory.Today Seth is a TED talk speaker, podcaster, author and investor that continues to build his brand around real estate to get to his real estate goals that much quicker.  Key Points From This Episode:How a Realtor can drive more sales by writing a bookThe type of products and services that help your real estate businessHow to raise capital through brand buildingWhere marketing is going in 2020 and why video is importantSeth\'s transition from single family to multifamilyWhat Seth did when his ex took everything, including his real estate  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Seth\'s WebsiteRecommended Book:Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Google Calendar

Al Williamson aka The Landlord Scientist joins us on today\'s show to discuss strategic problem solving, landlording for maximum profits and the most lucrative short term rental business (with little start up costs).The pivotal moment in Al\'s journey is when he purchase an 8 unit apartment and created enough side income to dramatically increase his cashflow to retire from Corporate America. Since, Al has been focused on his best strategy to date in Short Term Rentals and Corporate Housing.On this episode, we\'ll cover it all. We\'ll even dive into a bit of mindset work for better strategic thinking. Key Points From This Episode:Creative problem solving and Real EstateCreative ways to increase your property\'s incomeThe inception of AirBnBShort term rentals vs. AirBnBHow to get started with Short Term RentalsThe importance of a \"clueless\" mentorThe benefits of rental arbitrageA secret way around obtrusive Laws & RegulationsCreative ways to utilize a Virtual Assistants and Cleaning CrewsHow to pay yourself in your businessHow to pay yourself as an S-Corp Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Al’s WebsiteRecommended Book:6 Thinking Hats by Edward de BonoLateral ThinkingWater LodgingNo Money Down by Charles AllenListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:ThinkUp 

What\'s the best way to get in front of potential clients?How do I leverage my current resources to grow exponentially?Who should be helping me to build my business and have a bigger impact?In this bonus, \"heat seekers and high value targets\" episode, I\'ll cover the exact what you need to know about scaling your business systematically with the time you\'ve set aside afterwork. This one is a special treat, enjoy! Key Points From This Episode:How to figure out your most important business taskWhen and why to delegate, automate and deleteHow to incorporate more $10,000 per hour tasks in your biz Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Before The Millions MastermindListen to your next 2 audio books for free! 

7 figure business owner and revenue coach, Monica Shah, is on the show today and cover a wide array of topics that stem from 3x\'ing your business revenue in 90 days or less.Monica Shah has travelled all over the world catering to women and helping business owners thrive in their pursuits. If you\'re struggling to understand what to focus on in your business or you are falling short of your revenue goals, this episode will give you a step by step process for blowing past your progress markers! Key Points From This Episode:Money exercises that will change your lifeFear, resistance and procrastination awarenessHow to release judgement and shame around moneyWhy sacred time is importantThe #1 thing to focus on in your first 2 years in businessHow to measure your value Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Monica’s WebsiteBefore the Millions Book:Surrender Experiment by Michael J. SingerListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Headspace 

Have you been taught to save up all of your money for the down payment of your 1st investment property? Has it been a struggle to do so? If I knew then what I know now, I would definitely reconsider. These days, I\'m equipped with much better strategies and I discuss exactly how you can improve your investing model with 1 simple shift. Key Points From This Episode:Why down payments on your 1st investment can be detrimentala real estate business vs a real estate hobby vs a real estate investmentthe one big flaw when it comes to starting your portfolio Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Before The Millions WorkshopListen to your next 2 audio books for free! 

If you need clarity in the process of building your real estate business, this episode is for you. From the inception stage of your business to a lifestyle business with multiple services (and products) - we\'ll cover the exact blueprint you\'ll need to ensure a successful biz! Key Points From This Episode:How to be intentional with your wealthHow to start a real estate businessBuilding a lifestyle business and creating a global brand Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Before The Millions MastermindBefore the Millions Book:The Surrender Experiment by Michael J. SingerThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design Apps:Convert Kit 

Are you aware of how your thoughts and beliefs are the only things holding you back from massive success? Have you been told that the real secret to goal setting is manifesting but you can\'t see how?What if I were to tell you that the key to manifesting wasn\'t feeling good all the time? Well it isn\'t, and we\'re here to debunk this misconception on today\'s bonus episode. This show will be a game-changer that\'ll take your manifesting game to the next level! Key Points From This Episode:How to discover your true desiresWhat really holding the newbie entrepreneur backHow to show up as the entrepreneur you know you can beHow to make 10k per month nowWhy it\'s important to dream and have a vision Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Before The Millions MastermindListen to your next 2 audio books for free! 

As a digital nomad that travels nonstop and is absolutely in love with it, Matt Diggity is known as the premiere SEO (Search Engine Optimization) specialist in the online space. So if you have a website or plan on creating a website soon, this episode will deliver massive value to you.On today\'s show, we discuss the intricacies of the digital nomad lifestyle and the burdens lifted off of the shoulder of those who dare to pursue this path. We also cover the most nomadic countries and where the dollar weighs heavily to take advantage of geo-arbitrage.Lastly,we help investors with tips and tricks to rank their websites in search engines for more leads and therefore more revenue. This is a must listen episode filled with location independent and online business nuggets. Key Points From This Episode:Why Matt took profits from his online business and put in real estateHow Matt plans to achieve 20K per month in passive incomeThe benefits of living location independentThe turnkey model for single family homesWhy Matt quit his job moved from San Diego to Thailand with $2000 Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Matt\'s WebsiteRecommended Book:4 Hour Work Week by Timothy FerrisVagabonding by Rolf PottsEnd of Jobs by Taylor PearsonSapiens by Yuval HarariThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design App:Waking Up by Sam Harris 

Inspired by her own personal and professional growth, relationship, money and development journey, Dr. Barrientez believes that her soul’s purpose to help others thrive and feel fulfilled in their lives.Since there are no required self-empowerment, relationship, entrepreneurship, leadership, business, or money skills courses offered in the traditional school setting, Amanda\'s made it her mission to help others in need of these essential ingredients for a well rounded life.On today\'s show we take a deep dive into the programs downloaded in our subconscious without our consent. Not only are you going to discover the limiting money beliefs that have been preventing you from reaching your optimal potential but we\'ll give you some new money programming to train your psyche to adopt. Key Points From This Episode:Money habits that will change your lifeAmanda\'s history of relationship woesThe macro system of oppressionHow to rewrite your money storyThe difference between women and men and money Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Barrientez\'s WebsiteRecommended Book:Think and Grow RichListen to this books for free! 

Alon David, founder and CEO of 90x, arrived in America without any business leads connections. He had no university network or promising internships. ALoN didn’t even have a solid business idea. But he did have ambition. He had drive. He had the dream to make something of his life.Over the next few years Alon, accomplish some incredible business feats by implementing a simple strategy in his daily life.If you’re looking for an episode that can help you not only effectively set goals, meditate better , but also achieve your dreams and change your life, then this one is for you. --> Get your 90x goal planner here <--15% off Your Next Order of 90x Journals and Planners: themillions15 Key Points From This Episode:Steps to go from dreams to goals to plansFocusing on people vs dollarsProfound effects of meditation (and how to enhance)Strategies for becoming present Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Alon’s WebsiteBefore the Millions Book:Think and Grow RichListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design Apps:TodayCalmEnvisionBrain Training: For Hypnosis --> Get your 90x goal planner here <--15% off Your Next Order of 90x Journals and Planners: themillions15 

Daray is a successful Real Estate Entrepreneur and Business Coach. He mentors overwhelmed and unfulfilled employees in the professional world through the process of creating and building a lifestyle business through real estate investing so that they can escape the rat race and live a life of their design.While simultaneously growing his passive income portfolio of real estate assets and business accolades, he’s channeled his burning desire to help others by urging a change in their beliefs about who they are and what type of lifestyle they’re able to achieve with the right mindset, focus, and leverage.When Daray isn’t working, he can be found traveling, trying new cuisines, volunteering at Start of Hope and on his social media platform of choice Instagram. Key Points From This Episode:Trading your time for dollars vs. trading your value for dollarsBurning out working a 9-5 for a Big 4 accounting firmPursuing your true passions and talentsHouse hacking a 4-plex as your first investment Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Recommended Book:12 Week YearListen to this books for free! 

In 8th grade, Nick Prefontaine, today\'s guest was in a major accident that left him in a coma for 3 weeks. The doctors claimed that he would never walk, talk or live a normal life ever again. A few months later, Nick runs out of the hospital and begins to pursue real estate full-time.Today, Nicke specializes in creative strategies for acquiring real estate. In his family operated business, he specialty is on the buyer\'s side. On today\'s show, we discuss the benefits of creative financing and how to leverage tenant buyers to have more options and create more deals. Overpay for property and still walk away profitable? If this episode sounds too good to be true, it is. Key Points From This Episode:Why Nick decided to do away with his real estate licenseWhy expired listings are a gold mine for investorsWhat a tenant buyer is and why you need to knowHow investors are profitably able to over pay for propertiesA script to find great buyers  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Nicks’s WebsiteBefore the Millions Book:Leap of Perception by Penny PierceListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design Apps:InvestorFuse 

Rob Wilson, today\'s guest, has been dubbed “Hip Hop’s Financial Advisor” because he is a trusted advisor to professional athletes & entertainers;  Rob believes that we can all learn from their success. If you\'re ready to get your financial relationships in order so that you can build real wealth and live the life of your dreams, this episode is for you.We\'ll help you through the process of learning how to make more money, spend more wisely, and build better relationships. Key Points From This Episode:How to be intentional with your wealthHow Rob has made his connections with celebritiesHow Rob perfected his relationship building skillsThe Honesty & Trustworthiness moral codeThe best way to attend social events by yourself3 Powerful relationship building books Relationship Building Books:-Never Eat Alone-How to Work a Room-How to Win Friends and Influence People Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rob’s WebsiteBefore the Millions Book:Think & Grow RichListen to this books for free!Lifestyle Design Apps:MintCreditKarma