The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life

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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 HireTrainVA.com comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!• BetterLife Tribe - If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at ABetterLife.com==========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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!==========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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 HireTrainVA.com comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off!• BetterLife Tribe - If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at ABetterLife.com==========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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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 SPONSORSAll of our show sponsors are handpicked by us to make sure they align with our values and can help YOU succeed in building wealth! Today's show sponsors are:• 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 BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at TurboTenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox!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