Real Estate Investing in the Real World

Is bigger really better in real estate? Not always. Meet Dave, an investor who built a thriving real estate investing business without moving to a major city. Instead, he focused on small markets, simple strategies, and mentorship that actually works.In this interview, Dave shares:Why real mentorship saves years of trial and errorHow keeping it simple can multiply your resultsWhy small markets can be more profitable than big citiesHis $72,000 first deal (and what it taught him)Dave's no-fluff advice for new investors

Thinking about renovating your home or flipping a fixer-upper? Home improvement looks effortless on TV, but in reality, unexpected costs can quickly drain your budget and turn your dream project into a self-inflicted nightmare. In this podcast, we break down the hidden costs of home renovations and show you how to avoid costly surprises BEFORE they happen.3 Must-Know Steps Before You Begin:Know what you're buying – Inspections, boundary lines, hidden repairsKnow what you plan to do – Scope of work, budgeting, preventing scope creepKnow who can get it done – Finding reliable contractors, avoiding scams

Real estate investing can be a game-changer—but only if you know how to avoid the common mistakes that trap beginners. In this podcast, I break down the three biggest reasons why I failed when I first started, and how you can steer clear of these pitfalls to fast-track your success. Key Takeaways:1. Why on-market deals make it harder to profit and how to find better opportunities2. How learning from experienced investors can save you time and money3. Why tackling oversized projects can be risky—and a smarter approach to completing deals efficiently Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprent... 

Struggling to make ends meet, riding a motorized bicycle, and unsure of his future, Erik took a leap of faith into real estate with Freedom Mentor—and it changed his life forever.In this inspiring interview, Erik shares:How he got started in real estate with zero prior experienceThe challenges he faced in his first deal—and how he overcame themWhy mentorship was the key to his successThe mistakes new investors should avoidHow mindset shifts can unlock opportunitiesHow his life has changed and what Erik is working on now

After 20 years in medical sales, Josh embraced creative real estate for freedom and financial growth. This interview covers his journey from skepticism to success, sharing lessons on avoiding mistakes, closing deals, and reaching $500K in net profits. His story proves that taking action can change your future!In this interview, you'll learn:How Josh transitioned from a 20-year career in sales to real estate investingThe personal and professional growth he gained through his journeyThe flexibility and freedom that came with his new careerThe invaluable support from the Freedom Mentor teamThe importance of taking risks and problem-solving in real estateHow having a supportive spouse can impact successWhy stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to life-changing opportunities

Discover Creative House Flipping—a game-changing investment strategy that merges creative real estate investing with house flipping to generate big profits with less risk.

Discover how Scott's life-changing real estate journey with Freedom Mentor helped him earn over $120,000 from just two creative deals. In this interview, Scott reveals the challenges he faced, the strategies he mastered, and the lessons that led to success, transforming his family's future. If you're ready to explore how creative real estate can provide financial independence, stability, and freedom to pursue your dreams, this is the interview you can't afford to miss.

Discover how Jordan and Jenna, brand-new to creative real estate investing, turned their first deal into $145,000 in profits. They'll share their insights and strategies, proving that success isn't just luck. If you're ready to explore life-changing opportunities, gain control of your time, and start building your own real estate business, this interview is a must-listen!

Are you new to real estate, or perhaps finding yourself stuck, waiting for that breakthrough moment? Maybe you're managing a full-time job and wondering how you'll ever achieve the financial freedom you dream of. Wes's inspiring transformation with Freedom Mentor offers an incredible roadmap for what's possible with the right mentorship.

Ready to dive into house flipping in 2025? Our ultimate guide reveals how to find great deals, secure them under contract, and sell for maximum profit.

Ever dreamed of becoming a full time real estate investor but don't know where to start? Meet Krysta! She found her path with Freedom Mentor, transforming her life by mastering creative investing and changing her family's future—discover her story in this interview.

From Army service to successful real estate investor, John's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and mentorship. If you're looking to change your financial future but worry about the obstacles, this interview is for you. Watch now to learn how to take control of your income and future.

Discover 5 key real estate terms you need to know as an investor, and more importantly, how to use each to make more money in real estate!

Discover what you need to know about real estate investing in 2025. Learn how the new Trump administration's policies, interest rates, and AI advancements will shape the market. Explore the best opportunities for house flipping, rental properties, and creative real estate investing. Our dream team of experts—Brian Bush and Devin Sheehan—share invaluable insights on navigating economic trends, legislative changes, and leveraging technology to maximize your real estate profits. Whether you're new to real estate or looking to sharpen your skills, this podcast provides essential knowledge to thrive in the upcoming year. Don't miss out on expert advice that could make 2025 your most profitable year yet!

Trump won! Now what? In this podcast, we'll break down 3 major changes you can expect under President Trump's leadership and what they mean for real estate investors. 

Discover how creative real estate investing can allow you to create massive returns, and how you can turn $10k into $100k or even more, with the right knowledge and training.

Thinking about investing in real estate? Don't overlook mobile homes! Discover the potential and profit in a mobile home deal with Devin, as he provides key insights on how to inspect and invest in mobile homes. 

Discover how to maximize profits for property flips with strategic renovations! In this podcast, we walk through a property mid-renovation, highlighting key updates that make the biggest impact for the least amount of money. 

Are you treading water in a sea of real estate competition? Discover why creative real estate is the skillset that sets successful investors apart!

Are you searching for the best investment to grow your money? Maybe you're wondering if real estate is the right investment for you? Discover 3 key reasons why real estate remains the best investment and consistently beats stocks, crypto, and gold. Plus, we'll address 3 common objections to investing in real estate to find out if they're legit or just excuses.

Do you know how to identify the real estate investing “honey holes”? That's what I'm about to share with you. Plus, some big myths will be dispelled and most importantly, you'll know the best areas to invest in real estate.

Beware of appraisals! They can mis-lead you and as a result it can cost you a lot of money in real estate! In this podcast, you'll discover the 3 most common reasons why appraisals are used and how they can be misleading.

How much is my property worth? It's a question every homeowner and real estate investor asks and it's not a simple answer. In this podcast, we're going to dispel some of the myths about determining what a property is worth and give you some tips from the real world, so you can arrive at a value the market will pay. It's one of the most valuable skills that we teach our apprentices, and it can either make you a fortune or bring you to financial ruin!

Discover how to raise private money for your house flips. Many people are scared of private money because they don't think they know the right people and they've never done it before. In this podcast we're going to help overcome some of those fears and I'll share with you what it really takes to do this right.

Flipping or buying your next property? Here are 10 hidden factors that can destroy your property value. These are factors that appraisers rarely consider when determining value, but the price a buyer is willing to pay for your property will be significantly less because of these factors, even if other comparable properties in the area are selling for more. Do not buy your next property without listening to this podcast!

Where is the big money being made in real estate right now? High interest rates and persistent inflation have slowed down many aspects of the real estate world, but those very same factors have also created a gigantic opportunity too! 

House flipping always works, in good times and bad, and you're about to discover why, as well as why that matters so much to you!

You're about to discover what most people will never know about the 10 hidden dangers that lurk behind fixer uppers and how to avoid them! These surprises can cost you tens of thousands in extra costs and perhaps most troubling, most of these things are not reported in home inspections.

Discover 3 funding challenges new investors face that will absolutely drive you crazy when you're trying to find funding for your house flip. This podcast may well be the key to unlocking the funding you need to successfully flip houses for big profits!

Struggling to fund your first house flip? Discover the 3 most common ways to get funding, plus the BEST way to fund flips. It's the strategy that our Apprentices use to get money, even for marginal deals! For many beginners, funding is the single most important lesson you could learn on the subject of flipping houses.

House flipping can be very lucrative, but as a beginner, during these current real estate conditions, you have to flip houses right, or you could easily lose your shirt! There is no room for big mistakes in this environment. You're about to discover how to flip houses the right way.

Is now a good time to flip houses? It could be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how you do it! There are plenty of opportunities out there right now, but there are a lot of major pitfalls too. In this podcast, you'll discover how you can make it a great time to be a house flipper AND how you could make it an awful time, if you're not careful.

Should you wait until rates drop to invest in real estate? In this podcast, you'll discover what role interest rates should play in your overall investing game plan, including when to accelerate, when to slow down and when to pause your real estate investing activities altogether.

Before you accept an offer on your property, you must ask these 3 critical questions. We've unfortunately seen sellers lose tens of thousands of dollars when they miss these simple yet critical questions! If you want to successfully sell your properties and secure big profits, you must get answers to these 3 question!

Discover 3 huge mistakes that ruin profits on house flips. Too many new investors commit these errors and lose time and money!  If you want to successfully flip real estate to make big profits you absolutely must avoid these 3 mistakes! 

Discover the fascinating story of how Nick became a creative real estate investor after his job loss to create a better financial future for him and his family. If you're looking to take control over your financial life, you're going to love this inspiring interview!

Are you thinking of buying your first multifamily rental property? Congratulations! You're about to embark on one of the best financial decisions you can possibly make. In this podcast, you'll discover why you should invest in multifamily real estate and the five steps that will help you acquire your first multifamily rental property.

You're about to discover how a young couple, Heather and Jovany, became full-time creative house flippers and achieved their real estate goals. So if you want to quit your job and have control over your time, you're going to love this interview!

Discover how you can live rent free by house hacking! And it's never been easier thanks to some brand new changes in 2024. Share this podcast with your friends and family if they want to live rent free too! 

Discover how to buy a pre-foreclosure step by step, from what pre foreclosures are to how they are much better than foreclosures and how to make big money with them while helping people. Whether you're new to real estate or a seasoned veteran, you're going to find this training extremely profitable!

Discover what you need to know and what to watch out for in 2024. From the economy to interest rates and the upcoming election and how they will impact flipping houses, owning rental property, creative real estate and so much more!

Introducing Devin Sheehan, a former student who has become a Freedom Mentor. In this enlightening interview, you'll discover his story, his success as a real estate agent while also being a world class creative real estate investor, the interesting way he found Freedom Mentor and then we'll dive deep into the subject of making money while you sleep with trophy rental properties. You're going to love this interview!

Discover the 3 biggest pitfalls of Subject To investing. These 3 issues can completely destroy a Subject To investment and they are rarely, if ever, mentioned by anyone. However, if you want to be successful investing in subject to deals, it's essential that you overcome these 3 Subject To challenges and this training will show you how.

Subject To real estate explained step by step by one of the leading experts on the subject, Freedom Mentor's Brian Busch. Discover what a Subject To is, why a seller might sell Subject To, how to buy a house Subject To and most importantly, the 3 best ways to make money with Subject To real estate.

Introducing Brian Busch! He joined the Freedom Mentor Apprentice Program in 2008, became a successful real estate investor, then came back to join our mentoring team and is now one of the sharpest minds in real estate. Discover Brian's story and glean insight from his perspective on real estate investing in today's market.

Why is the housing market doing so well, despite interest rates at 20 year highs, crushing inflation and so many other factors that should have reduced home values? Discover the one big reason why the housing market is and will continue to be rock solid.

Discover what every investor should know about real estate title, including what title insurance is, how to solve title problems, title search vs title commitment, how to quiet title, cleaning up dirty title and how to use title issues to your advantage as a creative real estate investor.

The full audiobook of Real Estate Investing Gone Bad written and spoken by Phil Pustejovsky. You'll discover 21 true stories of real estate investing deals that went terribly wrong and the lessons you can learn from them. The cost of these "deals gone bad" total millions of dollars in losses, years of unproductive activity and incalculable emotional stress. However, you'll obtain the enormous benefits of the powerful and profitable learning lessons from these 21 mishaps without the costs! You're about to gather lifelong, extremely valuable real estate investment and house flipping wisdom that has taken others a lifetime and a fortune to learn. This book is a must read for anyone planning to be or is already a real estate investor because you'll find out what NOT to do in real estate.

What advice would you give your younger self about investing in real estate? We have posed that question to applicants of our Apprentice Program over the years and you're about to discover the top answers. Before you learn what they are, be honest with yourself and determine what you would advise your younger self about real estate.

What's real estate investing going to be in 2023? Find out here! You'll discover where the biggest investing opportunities will be as well as important real estate insights that you may not have considered. Plus, you'll get a simple but powerful market analysis so you will know what to expect when investing in real estate in 2023. 

Have you ever fixed and flipped a house? If so, then you know that there are all kinds of pitfalls! But which mistake is the biggest one of them all? Sadly, most investors get this wrong, but it's so obvious once you hear it! Discover the biggest mistake you can make with fix and flip houses.