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Bushy Martin is a bit of legend when it comes to helping miners make the most of their income and achieving financial independence. That’s why it’s an absolute pleasure to have him on this episode of Full Production. He’s a plain talker with a bunch of experience and great advice, no matter whether you’re a […] The post EP.19 Bushy Martin on Successful Investing for Miners and Finding Your Freedom Number appeared first on FACE Contracting.
Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re excited to introduce you to a man who didn’t start investing until later in life but has built an impressive portfolio in the past few years. Even more, he bought his rentals thousands of miles away from where he lives! You’ll learn the inspiring tale of our guest, Bill Manassero, and how he went from running an orphanage in Haiti to buying rental properties and the challenges that transition caused. You’ll also be inspired by Bill’s heart and his real purpose for creating wealth through real estate. You are going to love this powerful episode, and it just might change why you invest in real estate! (And don’t miss Bill’s story of how his family appeared on Oprah!)In This Episode We Cover:Who Bill is (and why he’s hung out with Oprah)Why he built an orphanageHow his plans transitioned to real estateThoughts on investing while nearing retirementThe risk profiles for various agesHow he focuses on family and not just the moneyHow to reach your freedom numberHow he and his family got onto OprahWhat exactly a turnkey property is — and Bill’s turnkey storyA few red flags when it comes to turnkeysHis goal of reaching 1,000 unitsHow he finds propertiesThe struggles of reaching his goal, from finding funds to working with the right peopleHow he maintains the propertyAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets VideosBiggerPockets WebinarChild Hope InternationalBP Podcast 115: Getting Started with Apartment Complex Investing with Jeff GreenbergBP Podcast 151: Finding Your “Freedom Number” with Clayton MorrisDesperate for Tenants in Memphis [Forum Post]BP Podcast 190: Building 61 Different Passive Streams of Income with Pat HibanBiggerPockets ForumsLoopnetBiggerPockets CalculatorsTEDx Talk by Robert Kiyosaki [Video]021: Buying Properties with Little or No Money Down with Brandon Turner[Podcast]Books Mentioned in this ShowThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing by BiggerPocketsThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroyThe Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon TurnerRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissTweetable Topics:“I got tired of working for these other folks, so I decided to become an entrepreneur.” (Tweet This!)“I want to be able to go where I need to go.” (Tweet This!)“You gotta get in there and get your hands dirty, and that’s where the learning really starts.” (Tweet This!)Connect with BillBill’s BiggerPockets ProfileBill’s Company WebsiteOld Dawg’s Podcast
When you hear the acronym “BRRRR,” what comes to mind? Winter? Well, today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re going to talk about BRRRR — and, no, we’re not talking about the temperature! On this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of the most popular and exciting strategies for real estate investors today — the BRRRR strategy (Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat). We talk with Ben Walhood, a real estate investor from the Chicago suburbs who has found tremendous success buying properties in several states using BRRRR, as well as several other strategies. You’ll learn why it took Ben nearly ten years to “take off” as an investor, as well as the best tips he has for finding success today. Grab a notebook and pencil — because this is one show you’ll want to take some notes!In This Episode We Cover:Tips for switching from the linear path of a sales person to a real estate investorWhat a “no doc loan” isHow Ben bought his first house in college to house hackHow he learns each market he gets intoThe story of how he failed horribly on his second dealWhat to do when you get calls from tenants in the middle of the nightWhy every strategy could workHow he got better with his type of properties over timeThe best deal he’s hadWhy you have to fail to succeedTips on the BRRRR strategyHow many properties Ben hasWhat you should know about CapExTips for using insurance companiesHow to perform a walkthrough of a typical BRRRR dealThe downsides to this strategyTips for short-term financing through crowdfundingWhere is Ben going with his investingHow we was able to quit his job through investingAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Calculators (includes BRRR Calculator)RealtySharesBP Podcast 151: Finding Your “Freedom Number” with Clayton MorrisBiggerPockets ForumsBooks Mentioned in this ShowRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon TurnerInvesting in Real Estate by Gary EldredRich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiEat That Frog! by Brian TracyTweetable Topics:“I just hated the idea of throwing away money on rent every month.” (Tweet This!)“Find people that choose to rent and not ones that need to rent.” (Tweet This!)“I had to try and fail before I could figure out what success looked like.” (Tweet This!)“It’s all about putting in the right people and putting some terms in your lease.” (Tweet This!)Connect with BenBen’s BiggerPockets ProfileBen’s LinkedInBen’s Company Profile
Everyone knows it’s tough to find deals in today’s real estate market — but somehow our guest today, Tom Krol, didn’t get that memo! In his first 18 months, Tom closed over one hundred wholesale dealsand has continued to dominate his market. In this explosive and highly entertaining episode, Tom goes into incredible detail on the exact methods he used to build out a highly automated real estate acquisition machine. And don’t miss the in-depth discussion on nine specific lists that Tom mails to; it just might change your business forever. Hang on tight — this show is about to rock your world!In This Episode We Cover:How Tom got started in real estateWhy he had to sell his golf cartThe biggest mistakes he made when starting outHow he closed 100 deals in the first 18 monthsThe attitude successful wholesalers haveHow to avoid “shiny object syndrome“How he finds real estate dealsWhat “the list” isWhat a motivated seller really looks likeTips for buying owner-occupied dealsHow Tom became successful in this kind of investingWhat you should know about “the rule of 5“Tips for using a virtual assistantWhy the money is in the databaseHow much he spends on direct mailHow many mailings per month he sends outA discussion on bandit signsHow to get comfortable with making mistakesHow many hours he works per weekAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets CalculatorsAmazon EchoPodioCraigslistListSourceBRRRR StrategyUpworkDreaming of That 4-Hour Work Week? This App Will Help You Get There! (Blog Post)FindMotivatedSellersNow.comBP Podcast 151: Finding Your “Freedom Number” with Clayton MorrisBP Podcast 173: Flipping 100+ Houses in an Expensive, Competitive Market with Steve JonesBooks Mentioned in this ShowThe ONE Thing by Gary KellerGetting Things Done by David AllenThe Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissThe Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene GainesTraction by Gino WickmanTweetable Topics:“Progress not perfection.” (Tweet This!)“Imperfect action instead of perfect planning.” (Tweet This!)“Every single real estate deal, no matter what you do, starts with a good deal.” (Tweet This!)“You’re going to make mistakes whether you have 4 years of education in real estate or none.” (Tweet This!)Connect with TomTom’s BiggerPockets ProfileTom’s Company Profile
Anyone can buy a house. However, it takes a special kind of business (and business owner) to buy dozens of deals every year. That’s the story on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, when we sit down with Nathan Brooks to talk about how he went from casual investor to buying nearly sixty deals last year. You’ll learn the key hires that made this transition possible, the process for hiring the perfect team members to work your systems, Nathan’s story of bringing in a partner to help scale, and so much more. If you are looking to really expand your business through partners, employees, and processes, dive into this powerful episode!In This Episode We Cover:Nathan’s beard, the bear from The RevenantA recap of his last showThe importance of sitting down with your mentorHow to diversify your income streamsWhy he started his own property management companyThe companies he’s worked with beforeHow to avoid working with the wrong companyNathan’s current number of employeesHow he builds systems within his businessHow to figure out what you’re good and bad atWhat you should know about partnerships and finding the right people to work withHow Nathan’s hiring process worksHow to know who to hire firstThe time value of moneyHow to relay a process to an assistantThe importance of creating one-pager how tosWhat exactly lifestyle design meansWhether it’s really possible to step away from work for six monthsHow to figure out your freedom numberOne thing that made a huge impact on his business in the past few yearsWhy he keeps on learning and learningAnd SO much more!Links from the Show$140,805.92 profit on our first flip…Thank you Bigger Pockets! [forum post]EvernoteBP Podcast 087: How to Thrive After The Collapse of a Real Estate Empire with Nathan BrooksBP Podcast 146: Buying 100+ Units Through Word of Mouth Marketing with Enrique JevonsBP Podcast 151: Finding Your “Freedom Number” with Clayton MorrisBooks Mentioned in this ShowThe Book on Investing with No and Low Money Down by Brandon TurnerThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss6 Months to 6 Figures by Peter VoogdNo Hero by Mark OwenThe Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon TurnerThe Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerGood to Great by Jim CollinsTweetable Topics:“Don’t focus on your weaknesses, focus on your strengths.” (Tweet This!)“There’s always a person who’ll appreciate whoever you are and ride the rollercoaster with you.” (Tweet This!)Connect with NathanNathan’s BiggerPockets ProfileNathan’s BiggerPockets Blogs listNathan’s Company Website