The BetterLife Podcast

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I?Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL?https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO?https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/stephbetters📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!🎥 DESCRIPTIONStephanie Betters shares how she scaled her real estate business to earn $50K per house using the build-to-sell model. By focusing on affordable homes for first-time buyers, she’s mastered a scalable, predictable strategy, managing over 50 new builds annually and achieving impressive 25% cash-on-cash returns.In this episode, Stephanie breaks down how to find profitable vacant lots and structure financing to maximize returns.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why build-to-sell is more scalable than flipping.How to net $50K per deal with affordable homes.The strategy behind finding and buying vacant lots.Stephanie’s method for financing new builds.How to achieve predictable 25% ROI on projects.❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I?Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL?https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO?https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH TRAVIS ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/travistgough/📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!🎥 DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Travis Gough shares how he went from playing water polo at Pepperdine to building a tech company and ultimately finding his passion in real estate. Now owning over 70 properties across 15 states, Travis reveals how he’s using sober living housing to create financial success while making a real difference in people’s lives.Travis dives deep into his unique approach to real estate, from securing innovative financing to scaling a business that balances profit with purpose. His story is proof that entrepreneurship and impact can go hand in hand.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Travis scaled from a single real estate deal to managing 70+ properties.The unique challenges and rewards of investing in sober living homes.Innovative financing strategies, including bank statement loans and partnerships.Why clear criteria and strong partnerships are key to success.Insights on the growing demand for sober living and its impact.How to mitigate risks in niche real estate markets.The importance of socially responsible investing for long-term success.Strategies for overcoming setbacks in business and real estate.And so much more!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH TONY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tonyjrobinson📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS • HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!🎥 DESCRIPTIONOn this edition of Cash Flow Friday, we’re joined by the short-term rental powerhouse, Tony J. Robinson! Known for his strategic investments in boutique hotels and vacation rentals near national parks, Tony has built a 30-property empire generating huge cash flow—including a boutique hotel bringing in $40,000 monthly!We talked about:• Tony’s strategy for turning small properties into cash-flowing giants• How to choose high-return markets for short-term rentals• The best amenities to make your Airbnb stand out and boost revenue• How to scale your portfolio with single-family and boutique hotel investments• And so much more!❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH MATT ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!🎥 DESCRIPTION Matt King didn’t just want to succeed in business—he wanted to thrive in life with purpose and intention. As CEO of GoBundance and a master of team-building, Matt has shaped his journey around a powerful mission: empowering others through service.From locker room attendant to operating multi-million-dollar ventures, Matt shares how a lifelong drive to overcome doubt fueled his success as a husband, father, and leader.Plus:The 'why not me?' mindset that shaped Matt’s pathHow service opens doors to growthBuilding goals into every area of lifeFinding life vision through GoBundanceBalancing family with high-impact goalsLessons learned from mentors and mastermindsAnd so much more!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH RYAN ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/roaminghomeryan📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS • HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!🎥 DESCRIPTIONRyan Meuer has owned every kind of real estate under the sun, but today he's teaching us about how to win with Glamping Resorts! His extensive knowledge comes from years of experience across asset classes, and most recently diving into the world of Glamping and RV Resorts, blending hospitality and unique experiences with nature and affordability!Specifically, we talk about:• how anyone can get started in this niche (and how not to do it)• the upsides (and downsides) of investing in glamping resorts• how to scale... and scale fast• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH SAM HARGRAVE ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/samhargrave📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!🎥 DESCRIPTION Sam Hargrave is an established filmmaker, known for his roles in directing notorious films such as EXTRACTION, EXTRACTION 2, and the upcoming Warner Bros's high-octane action film, STAY FROSTY, as well as produce the Apple TV+ original drama series, THE LAST FRONTIER!In his free time (which isn't much) he has accumulated an impressive real estate portfolio ranging from single family homes in Tennessee to land in Malibu, California!Specifically, listen in to hear about: • how Sam has used his passion to build a passive income machine• how being a stuntman helped him be a better real estate investor• real, practical solutions to scale your real estate portfolio without ever become a full-time investor• and soooo much more!!❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️ WHO AM I?Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL?https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO?https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH CORY ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/coryharelson📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!🎥 DESCRIPTIONCory Harelson is a real estate investor who invests primarily in mobile home parks! Cory went from working 60-80 hours/week to try and provide for his family, to pulling the plug and going all in on this one niche... and boy has it turned out incredible for him! Despite the early challenges, he is now 100% financially free and thriving as a full time real estate investor!In this episode, we also talk about:• some of the unique challenges that come with mobile home park investing• why mobile home parks• how radical accountability (through the BetterLife Tribe) has helped Cory scale• a few "pro tips" that you won't hear anywhere else• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️🙎‍♂️ WHO ARE WE?Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL?https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO?https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH JON VROMAN ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/jonvroman📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!🎥 DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Jon Vroman talks about how he went from a hustling-and-bustling entrepreneur who never had time for his family to a "Family-Man-1st-Entrepreneur" (and becoming even more successful because of it)! Jon is the founder of a group called Front Row Dads, one of the most impactful groups that I'm a part of, so if you're interested in joining, you should join us at the Front Row Dad's Summit this November! Just click the link below and use code BRANDONT40 for a discount!https://frontrowdads.com/summitIn this episode, we also talk about:• Jon's travel across the globe• How to be a "Family Man with a Business" rather than a "Business Man with a Family"• The importance of storytelling and influential language• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️🙎‍♂️ WHO ARE WE?Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL?https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO?https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH DR. ALEX SCHLOE ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/physiciansandproperties📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!🎥 DESCRIPTIONDr. Alex Schloe is a physician who owns and operates residential assisted living homes! Not only does he directly own five such homes, but he has also started a fund to purchase and manage additional facilities! He truly is crushing it in this high cashflow niche and making a positive impact on the world along the way!Specifically, listen in to hear about:• how Alex invests using the C.A.R.E. Model• why Alex believes residential assisted living is one of the best niches to invest in• the exact next steps to take to buy your first or next residential assisted living investment• and soooo much more!!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod🧔‍♂️🙎‍♂️ WHO ARE WE?Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL?https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO?https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod🙌 CONNECT WITH RYAN DOSSEY ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/ryancdossey📱 JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!🎥 DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Ryan Dossey talks to us about his journey from making $23,000/year to doing 74 deals in one year, all with one simple strategy: direct mail marketing! He also tells the story about how one missed phone call led him to build a collection of companies that help real estate investors buy more homes, make more money, and scale their empire the right way!In this episode, we also talk about:• Why he quit wholesaling• The cheat code to getting more deals• How one simple product can handle 80% of the work, so you can focus on the 20% that actually moves the needle• and SO much moreRyan is also the founder of BallPoint Marketing, the exact direct mail marketing company that I use to find deals! He's a sponsor of the show because:I REALLY believe in who he is and what he offersHe believes in our mission and subscribes fully to the idea of "building wealth without losing your soul"❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONOn this edition of CashFlow Friday, we sit down with the one and only, Mike Curadossi! Mike is a real estate investor who focuses primarily on Section 8 Rentals! Though he began flipping single family homes, he has now successfully carved out his niche as the "Section 8 Done Right" guy, reaching 72 units and... get this... $46,000/month in cash flow!Specifically, we talk about:• how to increase rents without risking your tenants moving out (or even having to pay more)• how to get your tenants to say 8 years instead of 2 years• how to vet tenants• the FIRST PRACTICAL STEP to get started in Section 8• and SO much more==========📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart📲 CONNECT WITH MIKEInstagram: @section8donerightFacebook: @section8donerightWebsite: https://section8doneright.com==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Cody shares his “best kept real estate secret” - the LDP model - and breaks down how his strategy of “controlling, not owning land,” which averages $2.8M in profit per deal - from sourcing off-market land deals to navigating the entitlement process to flipping entitled land to big national builders for massive profits.In this episode, we talk about:• Why he believes “wholesalers suck”• How his student made $10M in one deal with his strategy• His “one legacy” philosophy and the 6 pillars of success• How he generates consistent deal flow• and SO much more==========📲 CONNECT WITH CODYInstagram: @codybjugan📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONHeather Blankenship is a Mom, Wife, and Real Estate Investor focused on RV Parks, specifically Short Term Rental Glamping! She is based out of Florida and invests all over the Southeastern United States, providing unforgettable experiences for her guests, whether they stay for 3 days or 3 months! Not only that, but she's also the founder of The Society of Entrepreneurial Women!Tune into the conversation while we talk about:• investing in a recession-proof asset with a huge ceiling• turning one park into dozens of streams of income• what to look for and EXACTLY what to stay away from (like "Man Camps")• and SO much more==========📲 CONNECT WITH HEATHERInstagram: @heatherblankenshipx3📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONDavid Bruce is an accomplished real estate investor, philanthropist, father, husband, and more! David's journey from East Coast Kid, to college athlete, to becoming one of the most prominent flippers in Hawaii is nothing short of a miracle. He is an inspiration to those looking for financial freedom, but not sure where to start.In this episode, we talk about:• Finding off-market deals through authentic relationships• What it takes to pitch an investor• His first property in Hawaii’s lava zone• Bouncing back from failed development deals• Jumping into commercial investing in an expensive market• Secrets to a strong 23-year marriage while working together• and SO much more==========📲 CONNECT WITH DAVIDInstagram: @bruceproperties📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONMiller McSwain is a Real Estate Investor based in Colorado Springs, CO who buys, renovates, and rents co-living properties! Miller and his wife currently have 41 rooms for rent across 6 properties, amassing that all in just 2 short years!Tune into the conversation while we talk about:• why Co-Living is the best real estate investing niche• how YOU can get started today• some secret hacks• and SO much more==========📲 CONNECT WITH MILLERInstagram: @MillerMcSwain📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, we talk about:• His secrets to crafting a compelling “conversion story.”• His formula for developing unshakable charisma• How giving has supercharged his business success• His top tips for growing together with your spouse• and SO much more==========📲 CONNECT WITH COLIN BOYDInstagram: @ColinBoyd📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Welcome to The BetterLife Podcast! Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and we teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing!So if you like what we're putting out, please do us a favor by:subscribing to the showleaving us a ratingsending this episode to a friend==========🎥 SHOW DESCRIPTIONThis episode has some EXCITING news... We're adding a new episode every week!That's right - now, in addition to our normal episodes (that release on Tuesdays) - we're also launching "CashFlow Fridays" to talk about the in-depth strategies of how you, us, or anyone can find cash flow in 2024 and beyond.These episodes begin next week and are going to be hard-hitting:• 30 minutes or less• no fluff• jam packed with educational goodnessSo stay tuned for more and we'll see you soon!==========📲 CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon)Instagram: @BeardyBrandonTextletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text📲 CONNECT WITH CAMInstagram: @Cam.Cathcart==========No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you...TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to 👉 FirstDeal.com 👈 to learn about my (Brandon's) course and community that GUARANTEES you will buy your first real estate deal in the next 12 months (or your money back)!WANT TO FLIP HOMES? Check out 👉 DealFlowRealEstate.com 👈 to take Cam's free course and learn more about how to start flipping and wholesaling (the RIGHT way)!LOOKING TO SCALE? See what the BetterLife Tribe is all about at 👉 ABetterLife.com 👈 We set you up with a 1-on-1 accountability coach, hundreds of hours of free courses, and a bunch of face time with me to help you go from 1, 2, 10, or 20 doors to financially free!P.S. The BetterLife Tribe donates all the profits to fight human trafficking... I literally don't take a cent. I'll make money elsewhere.==========🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• HireTrainVA.com - Hiring my first Virtual Assistant LITERALLY 10x'ed my productivity! But it can be intimidating to try and post an international job ad, conduct interviews, and train somebody. That's where https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva_pod comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!==========Disclaimer: This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities. Past performance consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. For additional disclaimers, please visit http://odcfund.com.==========#realestateinvesting #BrandonTurner #BeardyBrandon #FinancialFreedom #realestate

Jan Wanot is a self-made real estate millionaire who owns a remarkable portfolio of both residential and mobile home park properties, all by the age of 33!Born in Poland and immigrating to the U.S. at 7, Jan faced immense challenges, including his father’s abandonment and a battle with addiction. After a short stint in the corporate sector with Boeing, Jan found hope in real estate and has never looked back.In this episode, Jan shares his journey to real estate success, including the 7-step framework for buying off-market, seller-financed mobile home parks.Jan also talks about:- How he bought 10 rental units in ONE YEAR- His strategy for buying rental properties with owner-occupied loans- His mission to provide affordable housing for 10,000 people- Why he hires cold callers in EGYPT to find Off-market deals- Why he’s a huge fan of seller financing and how you can use itBooks Mentioned:- 12 Rules of Life by Jordan Peterson- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerConnect with Jan: Website: https://wareimastermind.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithjan/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WAREI/ Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 The BetterLife Tribe: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 Invest with Open Door Capital https://odcfund.com/📸 Open Door Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Accelerator: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City Homebuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City Homebuyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Jan’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Journeymen: A non-profit organization based in Washington, dedicated to mentoring and guiding boys and young men through nature-based rites of passage, mentorship, and community engagement.🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Millie Pendola is a real estate agent and investor who went from zero to financially free in just 3 years. Her secret weapon? A KILLER combination of flipping and rental property cash cows. In this episode, Millie reveals how her background in real estate planning gave her a MASSIVE edge in the real estate game. She breaks down her proven strategies for finding off-market deals, building a cash-flowing rental portfolio, and creating a win-win situation for everyone involved.Millie also talks about: - What makes a good/bad real estate agent?- How she got paid a whooping $70k to “make mistakes”- Why she prefers buy-and-hold strategy over flipping- Leadership lessons she learned from her 7-year-old BOSS- Her “secret sauce” for uncovering off-market GOLD MINES- Her “better rule” for living a better lifeBooks Mentioned:- Atomic Habits by James Clear - Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss- Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke Connect with Millie: Website: https://www.milliependola.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selling_the_smokies/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millie_pendola Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Millie’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Reins - Provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. 🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Sam and Rachel Wegert are the king and queen of co-living, with over 200 rooms currently rented to great tenants. Together, they’re proving that co-living isn’t just a fad - it’s a cash cow (and maybe even the future of affordable housing!)But Sam and Rachel’s journey wasn’t all about making at least $1,000/month on every property. Sam grew up homeschooled on a small Virginia farm, later becoming a 15-year-old martial arts school owner. And Rachel navigated a challenging childhood.In this episode, Sam and Rachel break down their proven system for transforming average homes into cash-flowing machines while maintaining well-functioning living spaces and keeping tenants happy.Sam and Rachel also talk about: - Their ideal tenants (and how they find them) - How to overcome zoning hurdles and navigate tricky legal loopholes- Why co-living could be the answer to America’s affordable housing challenges- How they minimize tenant drama and foster community - Strategies for boosting tenant retentionBooks Mentioned:- Loving What Is by Byron Katie- The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer - Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill- Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill- Soar with Your Strengths by Donald O. Clifton- 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss Connect with Sam and Rachel: Website: https://www.scaleyourrealestate.com/ Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samwegert Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_wegert/ Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Sam and Rachel’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Elevation Church - An online church providing LIVE worship experiences where you can connect with “eFam” all over the world🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is a pharmacist turned real estate investor who helps busy professionals escape the daily grind using her signature “two-door” rental strategy.In this episode, Rachel shares how she went from drowning in $500,000 of student loan debt to becoming a highly successful mid-term rental investor with a portfolio that funds her dream of running a wellness retreat in Portugal. Rachel also talks about: - Her “COVER” framework for landing lucrative deals- Why bigger isn’t always better in rental properties- The tax strategy that accelerated her path to financial freedom- The marketing tactics she used to land $22k/month tenants- Her upcoming Netflix show, “Buy My House”Books Mentioned:- Who Not How by Dan Sullivan - The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon TurnerConnect with Rachel: Website: https://www.shorttermgems.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luxury_str_doctor Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Rachel’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Mona Foundation: Helping women in underrepresented countries with financial literacy, gender equality and community transformation. 🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Dan Martell is a SaaS kingpin who buys a new software company every month. But as a teen, the only thing he was pursuing was a life of crime - until a stint in rehab introduced him to his first love: coding.In this episode, Dan shares the philosophies behind his "buy back your time" approach, his top strategies for hiring and training teams, and his counterintuitive takes on parenting, fitness, and building real wealth.Dan also talks about: - Top mistakes founders make when hiring (and how to avoid them)-The "train don't tell" approach to leading teams- The 10-80-10 rule for empowering your team- His thoughts on God, spirituality, and living a purpose-driven life- Strategies for recruiting top talent- Why building wealth for others is the path to true riches- The power of constantly taking on new challengesBooks Mentioned:- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill- Love is a Killer App by Tim Sanders- A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi- What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark ReiterConnect with Dan: 📖 His Book: https://a.co/d/98Y0mLV 💻 Website: https://www.danmartell.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvmartell Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Scadi Etienne is one of the most INSPIRING real estate investors in the game, earning eye-popping returns while serving as a compassionate landlord to his low-income tenants.Born in Brooklyn to an immigrant mother, Scadi’s family was evicted 8 times throughout his childhood. Despite those challenges, he excelled in school and joined the military, where he discovered the transformative power of real estate investing.In this episode, Scadi shares his unique "human first" approach to investing in C- and D-class properties, emphasizing the importance of understanding and connecting with tenants from similar backgrounds. He discusses his strategies for finding deals, building relationships with wholesalers, and navigating the challenges of investing in New York and Baltimore.Scadi also talks about: - Why he ate tuna fish EVERY DAY for 6 months after buying a condo (despite having 6-figures saved!)- The CRAZY appreciation on his Bed-Stuy 3-Family (now worth over $2 million)- His secret to being INSANELY selective and only doing 30% cash-on-cash deals- Why compassion is his secret weapon in the dog-eat-dog world of real estate investing- Why he REFUSES to raise money from others (and how newbies get burned)Books Mentioned:- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki - The Bible Connect with Scadi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamscadi/ Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 Open Door Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 Open Door Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City Homebuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City Homebuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Scadi’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank, A community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that fosters financial independence among communities of color through teaching financial literacy.🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

With a college degree in electrical engineering, a young Indar Lange thought he’d take the “W2” path to wealth. That is, until he started paddling with a group of multimillionaires, and realized they all happened to invest in real estate…Today, you’ll hear how Indar went from not knowing a thing about real estate to becoming Hawaii’s biggest house flipper, building a huge rental portfolio, and even developing a coworking space on the Big Island. Plus, how he’s able to raise tens of millions of dollars for his projects and get great deal flow without spending a dime on ads.Indar also talks about: - His “hippie” upbringing on a marijuana farm - Launching his business with seed money from the sale of a condo- Teaching his young kids about money using Legos- Steadily progressing from 1 flip per year, to 2… to 30!- Buying a shopping center from a seller with FAKE tenants!- Risks of high-dollar commercial investing- BRRR’ing a coworking space in Hawaii- And much more!Books Mentioned:- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Red Rising by Pierce BrownConnect with Indar: Website: https://indarhawaii.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/?hl=enConnect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Indar’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank - A community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that fosters financial independence among communities of color through teaching financial literacy. 🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Jude Jean Paul Bernard is a real estate investor, business owner, and philanthropist who’s bought and sold $100 million of property in New York City. In this episode, Jude shares how he bought his very first property with student loans, then “bet on himself” and went all-in on real estate in one of the most competitive markets on earth. Plus, how he’s crushing it with short-term rentals in a city that famously outlawed them!Jude also talks about: - Why getting arrested at age 20 was “the best thing that’s happened to him”- Quitting his job and an MBA program to become a full-time investor- Flying to Jamaica to track down a seller and making $1M+ on the deal- Gambling addiction and losing $140k at the blackjack table- Finding detail-oriented “doers” to bring his vision to life - Printing money by turning boarding houses into short-term rentals in NYC- Founding the Brooklyn Bank to bring financial literacy to the inner city- The most common fatal mistakes in real estate investing- Why he’s selling off a large chunk of his portfolioBooks Mentioned:- Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger - Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson- The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoJude’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank, the nonprofit he founded to foster financial literacy in urban communitiesConnect with Jude: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-bernard-15228b61/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.judebernardConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon🙏 SHOW SPONSORS• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!This show is also brought to you by the BetterLife Tribe. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join us here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Josiah Smelser is a real estate investor and appraiser who built a $17 million portfolio from scratch, without using any of his own capital.In this episode, Josiah shares his incredible journey from growing up in a small town in Alabama, to living in Tanzania at the age of 12, where he had experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and real estate investing success. He reveals how he went from corporate accounting, working 90 hours a week, to starting his own appraisal business at 21, later amassing an impressive real estate portfolio without investing a dime.Josiah also talks about: - How he leveraged his appraisal skills to recognize hidden value in real estate- The BRRRR strategy that helped him build a $17M real estate portfolio- Transitioning from $50K to $600K/year through vacation rentals- The true meaning of wealth (Being grateful for what you have)- Why he took a break from social mediaBooks Mentioned:- Bothy Tales by John D Burns- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - The War of Art by Steven PressfieldConnect with Josiah: Book: https://a.co/d/hkXHdxw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahsmelser/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JosiahSmelser Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Josiah’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Christian Services Foundation primarily funds Tanzania mission works, schools, substance abuse recovery, and scholarship funds.Show Sponsor: - BetterLife Tribe - A Community for Real Estate Investors Seeking Financial FreedomInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Graham Stephan and Andrei Jikh are two of the BIGGEST personal finance YouTubers in the world, teaching millions how to build wealth and achieve financial freedom!But their paths to success are anything but ordinary. From a childhood in the circus to mastering the art of magic, Andrei's journey is a testament to embracing your unique skills and finding your voice. And Graham? He skipped school to work in an aquarium, sold his first multi-million dollar house at 19, and built a real estate portfolio, all while living frugally and hacking his way to financial independence.In this episode, these finance wizards reveal their secrets to success, from mastering YouTube and navigating the wild world of crypto to their predictions for the future of real estate.They also talk about:- Andrei's SHOCKING Bitcoin story (he bought six for $600 and traded them for a drone!)- Why Graham would be a RENTER in today's market- The ONE thing that worries them about the economy- How they're building wealth in 2024 and beyond- The TRUTH about crypto (and why 99% of it is worthless!)- The power of embracing your unique "shtick" (magic, frugality, and more!)- Why the secret to success is simply putting in the time (10 years to be exact!)Books Mentioned:- Lifeonaire by Shaun McCloskey- Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger - Wanting by Luke Burgis- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariConnect with Andrei: Website: https://majikh.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreijikhYouTube: https://youtube.com/@AndreiJikh Connect with Graham:Website: https://www.grahamstephan.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/gpstephan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grahamstephan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Andrei’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Charity: Water - An organization that is on a mission to bring clean water to the 703 million people living without it.Show Sponsor: - BetterLife Tribe - A Community for Real Estate Investors Seeking Financial FreedomInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Tarl Yarber is a real estate mogul who's flipped over 650 houses and built a thriving events business from the ground up!But this isn't your typical "I got rich quick" story. He even quit real estate THREE TIMES before finally cracking the code.Tarl's journey is one of overcoming adversity, learning from HUGE mistakes (like racking up $14,000 in credit card debt chasing his real estate dreams!), and building a business that supports the life he wants to live.In this episode, Tarl shares his story, from his early days door-knocking in a moldy car, how he survived the "dip," the power of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why designing your life first is the key to building a business you love. Tarl also talks about: - Turning $10 into... well, NOT $10,000 in 30 days (wholesaling is HARDER than it looks!)- The ONE book that completely shifted his mindset at age 17- Why he dropped out of college to pursue real estate full-time- Building a $3 Million/month REO business from scratch- The pivotal moment he realized he was building a business he “hated”- How he and his wife Grace designed their dream life and built a business to support it- Why he believes you should “HATE” real estate if you want to be successful at it- The power of saying NO to opportunities that don't align with your goalsBooks Mentioned:- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - The Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeConnect with Tarl: Website: https://www.tarlyarber.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarlyarber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarl-yarber-7584a847 Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Tarl’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- America’s Mighty Warriors, supporting veterans and their families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.Show Sponsor: - Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Wynn Williams is a former rodeo cowboy turned country music star and real estate investor.Wynn has big dreams of piling up enough passive cash flow to comfortably retire on, and in today’s show Cam and I walk him through my brand new “Real Estate Investor Operating System” (REIOS) and how he can apply it to blow past his goals.We’ve never done anything like this, but I think you’re going to love it. It’s all here: each of the exercises we go through in this episode is just as relevant to you and your success. Follow along and build your own battle plan toward a better you!We also talk about:- How Wynn launched his country music career- How he got into real estate investing in Texas- Why he wants financial freedom in the first place- Our 5-year plan to get him financially free- How many rental houses he’d need to earn $15k/month in passive income- Breaking down a big vision into bite-sized chunks- The ultimate Life HACK- Why you need a Crystal Clear Criteria when looking for deals- Setting KPIs- Motivating yourself with a “burndown chart”- The BetterLife Tribe’s wheel of life- The actions and beliefs that have helped him live a better lifeBooks Mentioned:- You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner- The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon and Heather Turner- Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner - Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey- Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor by Chad Carson- Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy- The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyConnect with Wynn: Website: https://www.wynnwilliamsmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynnwilliamsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wynnwilliamsmusicConnect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Wynn’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- United Service Organizations (USO) - The nation's leading charitable organization in serving active-duty service members and military families.Show Sponsor: - Deal Flow Real Estate - Flip, Wholesale, and Hold More Houses In Every MarketBetterLife Tribe: - Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe- Want to assess your whole life holistically? Check the BetterLife Tribe’s Wheel of Life here: https://abetterlife.com/wheel/

Welby Accely may be a real estate investor with an enviable rental property portfolio and a flashy car... But his journey to wealth wasn’t a cake walk. Not by a long shot. In fact, Welby started life in government housing in Brooklyn… and found himself financially “wiped out” three times before experiencing the epiphany that made him a fortune flipping and holding real estate. Today, you’ll hear it all. It’s a story about taking extreme ownership, refusing to quit, and earning the right to demand respect as “the most important person in any deal”: the buyer.Welby also talks about: - Growing up in the Canarsie projects and dreaming of being rich someday- His brother’s incarceration and death, and how he turned them into motivation- The investing lesson that didn’t sink in until he’d gone broke for a third time - Commanding a room and demanding respect from tenants and vendors- Why landlords are “superheroes”, not villains- Why he says the BRRRR strategy is “extremely dangerous” - How to BRRRR without getting burned- Funneling flip profits into rentals- Sharing his losses on social media- Why he warns against long-distance investingBooks Mentioned:- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanConnect with Welby: Website: https://www.atmybest197.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmybest197TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atmybest197Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Welby’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank, the nonprofit he founded to foster financial literacy in urban communitiesShow Sponsor: - Open Door Capital - Providing affordable housing for residents while maximizing returns for investorsBetterLife Tribe:- Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran, real estate investor, and co-founder of the military investing community Active Duty Passive Income.Eric wakes up every day with a single mission: to end veteran homelessness. He’s also one of the best-connected people in the real estate investing world. Today he shares stories from before, during, and after his military service; delivers an eye-opening explanation of why so many veterans struggle with mental health after leaving the military; and outlines a simple, repeatable path to financial freedom – whether you’re in the military or not.Eric also talks about: - Why veterans feel “chemical” withdrawal symptoms after retiring from the military- What drew him to Army Special Operations - His most difficult moment while serving- “Live-in flipping” houses in California- Using a VA loan to buy a 4-unit apartment building- Why he dabbled in several real estate strategies before picking one- What Active Duty Passive Income offers veterans- Marriage and fatherhood- Simplifying his business and spending less time on his phoneBooks Mentioned:- One Second After by William R. Forstchen- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer- Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke- Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse- Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins- MONEY Master the Game by Tony RobbinsSupport Eric in the fight against veteran homelessness:- ericupchurch.com/givingConnect with Eric: Active Duty Passive Income: https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/Book: Military House Hacking by Markian Sich, Michael Foster, Eric Upchurch, Adam La Barr, Timothy Kelly, Mitch Durfee, Rod Khleif Website: https://www.ericupchurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realericupchurch/Connect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonEric’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Veterans Community Project, which builds tiny homes and provides ongoing support for men and women who took the oath for our country, regardless of discharge status or type of serviceConnect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Ever heard the expression “what got you here won’t get you there”?It’s especially true for real estate investors today. Instead of finding great deals – or getting bailed out thanks to rising values – you’ve got to make great deals and unlock hidden value.So we brought in BiggerPockets Podcast host David Greene for a game of “How Do I…”, where he and Brandon break down 6 different real estate investing strategies, and how to execute each one – today – without putting yourself at risk of financial ruin.Recorded in front of a live audience at the BetterLife REI Summit last month, this episode covers:- Does traditional 20% down rental property investing still work in 2024?- How to “make” the deal rather than finding it - Two things you must do to successfully BRRR in today’s market- Why this is actually a great market for flipping houses- Is it a good time to wholesale?- How House hacking is up to 7X more efficient than buying rentals- The risks of commercial real estate investing in this environment- A super-detailed breakdown of cap rates and commercial vs. residential financingBooks Mentioned:- Traction by Gino Wickman - Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert R. KiyosakiThis value-packed episode was part of the 2024 BetterLife REI Summit – hosted by the BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul 🏄. Learn how to get involved here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribeConnect with David: Books: https://store.biggerpockets.com/collections/more-by-david-greeneWebsite: https://the1brokerage.com/BiggerPockets Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biggerpockets-real-estate-podcast/id594419649Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdavidgreeneConnect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/

Chenoa and David Rivera are a real estate investing couple who starred in “Rustic Rehab” before narrowly escaping the deadliest wildfire in California’s history.Today, you’ll hear how they survived; the role they played rebuilding their hometown; how they find deals today; and why they recently went on a multifamily “buying spree.”Chenoa and David also talk about:- How they were cast in their own reality TV show- The Camp Fire that took out 7 of their flips- Rebuilding using fire-proof resistant materials- Finding and keeping great contractors who are “like family”- Making it work as a married couple in business together- How they generate a flood of inbound leads - How they found a “big fish” private money lender to fund all their deals- And much more!Books Mentioned:- The Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer - The Power of One More by Ed Mylett - Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiConnect with David and Chenoa: David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chenoaanddavid/Chenoa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrschenoarivera/Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ David and Chenoa’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Lahaina Restoration Foundation - It is a 501(c)3 Hawai‘i nonprofit organization chartered in 1962. Its mission is to be stewards and storytellers of Lahaina’s Historic & Cultural Heritage.Show Sponsor: - Open Door Capital - Providing affordable housing for residents while maximizing returns for investorsBetterLife Tribe: Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Megan and Jeff Ahern are real estate investors who buy cash-flowing assets in the American heartland while living in an island paradise. But their journey to get here wasn’t an easy one, and today you’ll hear their incredible story from start to finish. Megan and Jeff openly share their evolution from party lifestyle and alcohol-fueled relationship problems in their marriage to getting sober and replacing drinking with an all-out focus on fitness, faith, and building wealth through real estate. Despite going $50,000 into the hole as newbies, they didn’t give up on their dream and as a result they now own 20+ cash-flowing rentals, a profitable staging business, and are raising their 3 kids in Maui in a community of like-minded business owners.Megan and Jeff also talk about: - Spending $30,000 on an event as newbies and losing money on their first deal- Moving from California to Lincoln, Nebraska to go all-in on rental properties- Where they find deals – a lead source Brandon’s never talked about - How they get 100% bank financing on their rehabs - Investing in sober living houses and “medium-term rentals”- The home staging business that rakes in $100K/year with “zero” effort- Their advice to people thinking about getting sober- What happened when former Marine Jeff’s parachute failed to deploy- What they learned from “the 7-plex from hell”- The books, quotes, and people that shaped who they are todayBooks Mentioned:- Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters - Legacy by James Kerr- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer and John Ortberg- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinConnect with Jeff and Megan: Megan’s Website: https://www.tattyinvestor.com/Jeff’s Website: https://www.acornhuskers.com/Jeff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4f_jeff/Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tatty_investor/Connect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Jeff and Megan’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Mighty Oaks Foundation - A faith-based Veteran service organization that teaches combat Veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress, how to get beyond combat trauma, and live their lives in the manner God intended.Show Sponsor: - Deal Flow Real Estate - Flip, Wholesale, and Hold More Houses In Every MarketInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Should you build wealth one rental house at a time, or jump right into BIG deals like Grant Cardone recommends? Brandon reveals his answer to that question and delivers a masterclass on building a team that can buy and manage large, valuable properties – allowing you to build wealth much faster without some of the headaches that come with single family houses and small multifamily properties.Brandon also talks about: - What he thinks Cardone gets right (and wrong) about buying big deals- “The Stack” method for buying 100 units in 5 years- The 4 Mindset Levels of Leadership- The 4 Bottlenecks you must solve as you scale- The team members you need - The LUCK Funnel - Choosing your hardBooks Mentioned:- Work the System by Sam Carpenter- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber- Atomic Habits by James Clear- The Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott- Traction by Gino Wickman- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiThis value-packed episode was delivered as part of a Financial Freedom Hour – just one of the many benefits of joining the BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul 🏄. You can sign up here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribeConnect with Brandon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/Connect with Cam:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/

Thach Nguyen is one of, if not the, most visible and popular real estate influencers online. And as he explains in this episode, the reason why is simple: his story.Today, you’ll hear it all: from catching the “last plane” out of Vietnam in 1975 and standing in lines at the food bank in Seattle, to becoming 7-figure real estate agent in his twenties, to buying 15 rental properties while still living with his mom and dad!Thach is a super genuine, positive guy, and it’s no wonder why 250 million people tune into his content every month. This conversation chance to learn from a real estate master, and get to know him on a deeper level by diving into topics like debt, risk, passion, marriage, parenting, and more. Thach also talks about: - Discovering real estate while parking cars at a Chinese restaurant- The 3 things that made him a Top 1% realtor- Living (way) beneath his means to reach financial freedom faster- Knocking doors every day to generate sales- Why “aligning” is more important than “grinding”- Whether it’s a good idea to pay off mortgages early- How to find a deal today, step by step- Philanthropy and teaching - His parenting advice, summed up in one sentence- The secrets to his success on social media (no team!)Books Mentioned: - Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks- Manifest Your Destiny by Wayne W. Dyer- Red Rising by Pierce Brown- Golden Son by Pierce BrownConnect with Thach: - Website: https://www.thachrealestategroup.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thachnguyen/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thachn- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thachn/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thachnguyen/Connect with Brandon:- Instagram: link to his IG- BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: link to abetterlife.com- OpenDoor Capital. Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: link to ODCFund.comConnect with Cam:- Instagram: link to his IG- Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: link to DealFlowRealEstate.com- Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: link to revelcityhomebuyers.comThach’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- RAVE Foundation - RAVE Foundation’s 26 by 2026 initiative will build 26 new fields in time for the world's biggest sporting tournament - FIFA World Cup - comes to North America in 2026.Show Sponsor: - Open Door Capital - Think you might be sitting on some equity that could be put to better use? Try our free Return on Equity Calculator here! https://odcfund.com/roe

Marc Kuhn built a $25 million/year construction company from scratch and is now funneling his profits into a real estate asset you probably haven’t heard of.In this episode, Marc shares why he thinks “luxury storage” is the future; how he got into development and syndication after building his wealth in a blue-collar industry; and why he thinks buying businesses from baby boomers is such a hot opportunity right now.Marc also talks about: - How he scaled his construction company and avoided the traps his dad fell into- How he’d go from $0 to $20,000/month if his life depended on it - The seller financing deal that made his net worth soar- Using creative financing to win in a high-interest-rate environment- What luxury storage is and why demand is rising- Building an audience on LinkedInBooks Mentioned:- The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie - Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell- The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki- Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. KiyosakiConnect with Marc: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-kuhnSubstack: https://marckuhn.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.kuhn.makTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marc.kuhn.makConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonMarc’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Backing the Blue LineShow Sponsor: - Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Pete Kelly is the CEO of Apartment Life, which helps multifamily landlords slash their largest expense: vacancy. Pete’s organization works with multifamily building owners to place coordinators whose sole mission is to befriend, connect with, and assist residents in their day-to-day lives. The result? Tenants stay longer. And apartment building owners add an average of $200k to their NOI and millions to their net worth.Pete also talks about: - Why loneliness is the biggest reason tenants don't renew their leases - How Apartment Life finds mission-driven team members - Why property managers love his service- The average return on investment investors can expect- How you can apply his tactics even if you don’t own multifamily- Finding real estate deals in 2024- His parenting advice and why he wishes he had a time machineBooks Mentioned:- The Holy Bible by ESV Bibles - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey- Preaching Christ in All of Scripture by Edmund P. Clowney- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki- Practicing The Presence Of God The Best Rule of a Holy Life by Brother LawrenceConnect with Pete and Apartment Life: Website: https://apartmentlife.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptlifeListen to the end, where Pete gives out his phone numberConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonPete’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Apartment LifeShow Sponsor: The BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul

Tyler Cauble is a commercial real estate investor in Nashville, Tennessee. On today’s show: how he went from selling Cutco Knives door-to-door, to doing his first land deal with none of his own money, to using syndication to buy, renovate, rent, and refinance (BRRR) millions of dollars of commercial real estate in one of the hottest markets in the country.Tyler also talks about: - Exactly how he’d get started in commercial real estate investing today- The differences between residential and commercial real estate deals- How to get brokers to take you seriously- What he learned about sales at Cutco (he broke a sales record!)- Transforming an abandoned car wash into a food hall with “ghost kitchens” - Why he’s all-in on office space despite remote work- The opportunity in turning stale office buildings into coworking spaces- The impact of higher interest rates- What type of cash-on-cash returns to expect in commercial investing- How much you need for a down payment- Does go off market to find deals? (spoiler: yes)- Why he’s cash-heavy in 2024- Why he quit drinking alcohol- The books, people and quotes that have shaped who he isBooks Mentioned:- Walkable City by Jeff Speck - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiConnect with Tyler: Website: https://www.tylercauble.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tylercaubleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylercaubleConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonTyler’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Vanderbilt Children's HospitalShow Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Justin Waller is a blue-collar millionaire, real estate investor, and influencer who teaches young men how to build wealth on Andrew Tate’s Real World community.A polarizing figure whose own channels were taken down by Youtube, Justin talked with us about his humble roots; how he built his massive construction company; his real estate investments; why he “feels sorry” for young men (and women) today, and how he developed his unshakeable self-confidence.Justin also talks about: - How he got rich in a blue-collar business- What the E-Myth gets wrong about running a business - Why he puts female managers in charge of his company’s operations- How society is setting up young men to fail- How social media is distorting the self-image of young people today- Exactly what to do if you lack self-confidence - Dressing well and getting in peak physical shape- Why he started buying real estate as an “insurance policy”- How he saved $600,000 on taxes using accelerated depreciation- Getting de-platformed along with his associate Andrew TateBooks Mentioned:- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge - Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate by Patrick Lencioni- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael GerberConnect with Justin:Website: https://www.justinwinnwaller.com/Twitter: https://x.com/Waller7JConnect with us:Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonJustin’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- SEAL Future Foundation - a charity dedicated to supporting Gold Star families, providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to navigate their future with strength and resilienceShow Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Ben Reinberg is a commercial real estate investor, philanthropist, futurist and biohacker.In this episode, Ben shares how he built a $500M empire from scratch – from getting started as an accountant, to experiencing a “light bulb moment” when auditing a billionaire, to taking down a 100,000 square-foot building on his very first deal.Ben also talks about: - His first business at age 8: selling cigarettes in mafia-controlled bars!- The mindset behind raising $2 million on his first deal - His advice for young real estate investors starting today- Why you don’t actually need a track record to buy a big deal… what you need instead- How to stand out when approaching a mentor- The advantages of investing in medical offices- The biggest dangers of commercial real estate- His nightly practice for better sleep- Biohacking with stem cell injections and supplements- His morning routine- Thinking without distraction for an hour per day- Teaching his kids humility and how to live on a budgetBooks Mentioned:- How to Be the Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole LePera- Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer- Mitsui: Three Centuries of Japanese Business by John G. RobertsConnect with Ben: Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/Alliance CGC: https://alliancecgc.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-reinberg-i-own-it/id1626923659Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinbergConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonBen’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- BrainTumorFoundation.orgShow Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Amanda Han and Mauricio Rauld are Brandon’s personal CPA and attorney, respectively. They both work with real estate investors of all stripes to help them avoid taxes (legally) and protect their assets.In this episode, they speak directly to 6 different types of investors ranging from newbie to syndicator – and break down how each type of investor should approach their tax strategy, entity formation, insurance, estate planning, and more.Amanda and Mauricio also talk about: - LLCs: how, when, and where you should form them- How to avoid a nasty surprise tax bill (common LLC mistake)- What accelerated depreciation is and how to use it to supercharge your returns- How to know when it’s time to bring in a CPA or attorney- When to consider an S Corp structure- How flippers can minimize their liability- Whether your rental properties need to be in separate LLC’s- What real estate professional status can do for you- What Mauricio learned from a near-death experience- How they run their businesses and the habits that let them live a BetterLife- And much more!Books Mentioned:- Atomic Habits by James Clear- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss- Legal Strategies for Everyone by Mauricio Rauld- The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- Traction by Gino Wickman- Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellConnect with Amanda: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Strategies-Savvy-Estate-Investor/dp/0990711765Website: https://keystonecpa.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_han_cpaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandahancpaConnect with Mauricio:Book: https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Strategies-Everyone-Maximizing-Protecting/dp/B0CVKWWLQ5Website: https://www.premierlawgroup.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauriciorauld/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mauriciorauldConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonMauricio’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Tim Tebow Foundation https://timtebowfoundation.orgAmanda’s charitable cause- Animals for Armed Forces, her nonprofit which covers the cost of pet adoption for veteran families https://www.animalsforarmedforces.org/Show Sponsor:- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Cam Cathcart is a real estate investor who quickly scaled up to 100 deals/year and built enough savings to move his family to Maui.In this episode, Cam shares what separates new investors who take massive action from those who get stuck in analysis paralysis and breaks down how you can still find great deals in this market without spending a fortune on marketing. Cam teaches flipping, wholesaling and rental property investing over at Deal Flow Real Estate.He also talks about: - The moment he realized he needed to change his financial situation- How networking with local players was a “cheat code” to success- How to come across as confident as a new investor- Advice for you if you’re scared to buy your first rental property- How he finds and funds deals- Recruiting private money lenders for his flips- Why he rarely puts contingencies in his purchase and sale agreements- What he did when he ran into a cash crunch - Why he lives by the motto, “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing”.Books Mentioned:- Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple by David Greene- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins- The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Comer Connect with Cam: Website: https://www.dealflowrealestate.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcartConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonCam’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Tim Tebow Foundation https://timtebowfoundation.org/Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brandon Turner is the founder of Open Door Capital and the BetterLife Tribe among other businesses. He controls 10,000 units worth $900 million and previously hosted the BiggerPockets Podcast.In this episode marking the 1-year anniversary of the show, producer Alex Felice interviews Brandon about why he left BiggerPockets; his extreme abundance mindset and commitment to hiring teams; his vision for ODC and BetterLife; paying $50,000 for private coaching; and much more.Brandon also talks about: - The banking job that convinced him he could never be an employee- The biggest mistakes he made as a young real estate investor- The moment he knew he needed to leave BiggerPockets and go out on his own- How he mitigated the risk of leaving a “comfortable” gig- The two things you should do before quitting your job- His mission to become the “Dave Ramsey of real estate”- How he plans to give away $1 billion, with a “B”- The books and people that have changed his life the most- His faith and how it him manage stress- Why success requires a certain amount of “brutalness”Books Mentioned:- A Million Bucks by 30 by Alan Corey- ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy- Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth by Larry Loftis- The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan- Red Rising by Pierce BrownConnect with Brandon: Open Door Capital: https://odcfund.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beardybrandon?lang=enConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enShow Sponsor: The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brian Luebben is a real estate investor who quit his 6-figure job to travel the world and work for himself remotely. He teaches others how to do the same in his community, the Action Academy, and hosts a podcast by the same name.In this episode, Brian talks about ditching his corporate sales career, building rental property cash flow, and realizing “passionate” income trumps passive income. Plus, he outlines a specific, step-by-step roadmap to make life-changing money online doing what you love.Brian also talks about: - Why you should look at your “boss’s boss” life and ask if it’s what you really want- How he built a rental property portfolio while he still had his job- Walking into his boss’s office and quitting- The 3 stages of wealth building: “Survive, Arrive, Thrive”- What “passionate income” is and how to get it- Getting what you want using your Reticular Activating System (RAS)- Goal-setting frameworks using ChatGPT- How documenting your journey on social media attracts the right people into your life- The concept of “remote scalable income”- Building a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to make cash online- The death of online courses?Books Mentioned:- Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold- The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael Singer- The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success- The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary KellerConnect with Brian: Website: https://quityourjob.co/Book: From Passive To Passionate: How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth & Turn Your Passions Into Profits by Brian Luebben https://passivetopassionate.com/Podcast: https://www.actionacademypod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianluebbenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianluebbenConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonBrian’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading medical treatment facility for children suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases https://www.stjude.org/Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Adam Gilbert has helped more than 7,500 clients finally find a diet and exercise routine they can stick with consistently. His company, MyBodyTutor, offers daily coaching and accountability with a focus on mindset, psychology and habits. In this episode, Adam shares how his father’s health crisis inspired his life’s work; why a lack of consistency is at the root of almost every fitness setback; and how you can build a plan that actually works over the long haul without denying yourself the foods you love.Adam also talks about: - Why fad diets fail- Mindless eating and overeating and how to break those cycles- Why you shouldn’t obsess over protein- Why he doesn’t believe in “cheat meals”- How to plan indulgences- Where coaching and accountability come in- Tips for parents of picky eaters - Why you should never criticize your own body in front of your kids- Business lessons from 17+ years at the helm of BodyTutorBooks Mentioned:- Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time by Howard Schultz- Good to Great by Jim Collins- The Dip by Seth GodinConnect with Adam: Website: https://www.mybodytutor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodytutor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mybodytutorAdam’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The National MS Society, which works to bring a cure to Multiple SclerosisShow Sponsor: The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Connect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Grant Baldwin describes himself as a “normal dude” who has earned millions delivering 500+ paid speaking engagements around the world. He founded The Speaker Lab to teach what he’s learned about communication and connection – two of the most critical skills to advance your career or grow your business.In this episode, Grant talks about his journey from burned out youth pastor to well-paid keynote speaker and shares practical tips you can use to become a more effective storyteller, marketer, and leader today.Grant also talks about: - How to command a room even if you’re not a confident speaker- Exactly how to plan a “best man” speech or any other type of talk- The two questions every audience needs you to answer- How he’d improve Brandon’s “bathroom mirror” story- Why he invests most of his money back into his own business- How he ensures his kids don’t grow up spoiled- His family’s approach to charitable giving- Getting his pilot’s licenseBooks Mentioned:- 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller - The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss- 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin HardyConnect with [Grant: Book: The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Speaker-Booking-Building-Platform/dp/0801094089The Speaker Lab Podcast https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerlab/Website: https://grantbaldwin.com/Connect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlifehttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonGrant’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org/Show Sponsor: - Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this very show and a handful of other Top-1% podcasts. Watch the podcast growth masterclass here: https://www.podcastpointman.comInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brian Tibbs is a real estate investor, former missionary, and author whose book “The HACKER Method” reveals how he built a multimillion dollar net worth while making minimum wage overseas. In this episode, Brian spells out exactly how he achieved financial freedom with limited income, and makes the case that anyone can (but most won’t) do the same if they follow the steps he teaches here.He also talks about: - Living modestly while planting churches overseas- How to save half your income no matter how little you make- His short-term rental strategy and where he buys- His 50-40-10 budget- Building wealth as a person of faith- Giving away 10% of your income- Treating yourself with rewards for hard workBooks Mentioned:- 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell- The Bible, specifically Matthew 25, Parable of The Talents- The HACKER Method: The Unexpected Investor's Guide to Building Wealth (Even On Limited Income) Connect with Brian: Buy The HACKER Method https://www.amazon.com/HACKER-Method-Unexpected-Investors-Building/dp/1962074129Website: TheUnexpectedInvestor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedinvestorTikTok: @unexpectedinvestorBrian’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Hushabye Nursery, a nursery caring for newborn babies exposed to opioids during pregnancy https://www.hushabyenursery.org/Show Sponsor: Podcast Pointman, the full-service podcast agency that produces this show. Watch the free masterclass, 5 Ways to Grow Your Show, here.

John Cooper is the lead singer and founding member of Skillet, one of the best-selling Christian rock groups of all time. He’s also a podcaster and author whose latest book is called “Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction.”John sits down with Brandon to talk about the band’s rise; raising a family while touring the world with his band; how he defines wokeness and why he feels compelled to speak out against it now; and his alternate vision for a brighter future.He also talks about: - His personal religious journey in the wake of his mother passing away from cancer- Learning to treat his music career like a business - How he and his wife divide responsibilities and stay in their lanes- Why he warns Christian families not to send their kids to public school- The Marxist origins of Critical Race Theory (CRT) - The Black Lives Matter riots in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin- Woke ideology infiltrating Chrstian church leadership- Why he believes more people than ever will be born again as Christians in 2024Books Mentioned:- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer- The Unshakeable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones- A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell- Red Rising by Pierce BrownConnect with John:- Buy his book the only place it’s available: https://johnlcooper.com/ - Hawk and Hatchet beard products- His weekly podcast, Cooper StuffJohn’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue donated here)- Samaritan’s Purse, which provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid to people in physical needShow Sponsor- Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this show. Watch the free masterclass, 5 Ways to Grow Your Show, here

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, one of the world’s most impactful and highly-rated charities. In this episode, you’ll learn how Scott walked away from his “degenerate” life as a nightclub promoter; how volunteering on a hospital ship inspired him to launch a charity despite having no money and no experience; and the life and business lessons he’s learned while raising nearly $1 billion without any government involvement.Scott also talks about:- His “Prodigal Son” journey away from faith and virtue and back- How and why he finally walked away from a superficial life of drugs, gambling, “bottles and models” - His life-changing experience on a hospital ship in Liberia- Advice for taking a daunting challenge, step-by-step- Why access to clean water is ultimately a money problem- Bringing storytelling and Nike-inspired marketing principles to the world of charity- What he’s learned about hiring, delegating, and leading teams- Why he still doesn’t think big enough at timesConnect with Scott:- His Instagram- His book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the WorldScott’s charitable cause:- Donate directly to charity: water here- The Spring membership- 100% of net proceeds from Scott’s book go to charity: water projects around the worldInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here