How to Scale Using OPM and Creative Financing with ex Firefighter Dave Dupuis

First Responders Wealth Network Real Estate Investing Podcast · Dave Knight

February 11, 202222m 48s

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In today's episode, we will be joined by Dave Dupuis, the husband of Melanie. These pair are also known as Mel & Dave The Investor Couple, are innovative real estate investors who have SOLELY acquired over 200 apartments in just a few short years. Using creative and successful strategies, they have been able to increase their portfolio significantly without using any of their own money. They impressively have 100% ownership of these properties, which means they keep 100% of the equity, appreciation, and cash flow.

Listen to this podcast now and learn how to invest using other people's money!

Highlights:

[02:20] Then & Now: How did the investor couple get to where they are?

[03:54] How did he get into the real estate world?

[06:57] Where did the couple learn about Creative Financing?

[11:26] How did he acquire his first 12 Properties?

[13:34] How does he find deals?

[14:50] Why did he focus on Value-add Properties?

[15:49] Why is the state favorable to landlords?

[17:10] How did he utilize OPM (Other People's Money)

[21:27] Why should we get expensive debt?

[22:04] Who is qualified to hold the mortgage?

[22:45] What is Asset-Based Lending?

[24:50] His advice to new investors

Links:

Website: Mel & Dave Investor Couple

LinkedIn: Investor Mel and Dave

Facebook: Investor Mel & Dave

Instagram: @investormeldave

Tiktok: investormeldave

Youtube: Investor Mel & Dave

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