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Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.

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Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.

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ANSWERED: "How Much CASHFLOW Can a Mobile Home Park Make?" (Spoiler: it's a lot!) with Cory Harelson

11/1/2024
šŸ  JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod šŸ§”ā€ā™‚ļø 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! 1ļøāƒ£ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod šŸ“ˆ WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod šŸ” WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod šŸ¤ CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod šŸ‘‹ CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod šŸ™Œ CONNECT WITH CORY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/coryharelson šŸ“± JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod šŸ“š READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod šŸ™ SPONSORS ā€¢ 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 comes in! They'll handle it all - start to finish! Plus, tell them we sent you and you'll get 10% off! ā€¢ 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 https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod šŸŽ„ DESCRIPTION Cory 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: ā€¢ some of the unique challenges that come with mobile home park investing ā€¢ why mobile home parks ā€¢ how radical accountability (through the BetterLife Tribe) has helped Cory scale ā€¢ a few "pro tips" that you won't hear anywhere else ā€¢ and SO much more āŒ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

Duration:00:27:51

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Secrets to Building a Business That Doesnā€™t Run Your Lifeā€“Lessons From Front Row Dadā€™s Jon Vroman

10/29/2024
šŸ  JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge_pod šŸ§”ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ™Žā€ā™‚ļø 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! 1ļøāƒ£ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod šŸ“ˆ WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod šŸ” WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod šŸ¤ CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod šŸ‘‹ CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod šŸ™Œ CONNECT WITH JON VROMAN ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jonvroman šŸ“± JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod šŸ“š READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod šŸ™ SPONSORS ā€¢ Ballpoint Marketing - These guys know how to find dealsā€¦ BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! Theyā€™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/ballpoint for a strategy call and a discount! ā€¢ TurboTenant - Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rentā€¦ all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/landlordtoolbox! šŸŽ„ DESCRIPTION In 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/summit In this episode, we also talk about: ā€¢ Jon's travel across the globe ā€¢ How to be a "Family Man with a Business" rather than a "Business Man with a Family" ā€¢ The importance of storytelling and influential language ā€¢ and SO much more āŒ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

Duration:01:35:01

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How to Invest in Assisted Living Homes | The Secret Behind Getting the MOST Cash Flow in Real Estate

10/25/2024
šŸ  JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/deal-analysis-challenge-pod šŸ§”ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ™Žā€ā™‚ļø 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! 1ļøāƒ£ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/firstdeal_pod šŸ“ˆ WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/betterlife_tribe_pod šŸ” WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES? https://go.abetterlife.com/dealflow_pod šŸ¤ CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@beardybrandon_ig_pod šŸ‘‹ CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/@cam_cathcart_ig_pod šŸ™Œ CONNECT WITH DR. ALEX SCHLOE ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/physiciansandproperties šŸ“± JOIN MY WEEKLY TEXTLETTER https://go.abetterlife.com/btb_pod šŸ“š READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod šŸ™ SPONSORS ā€¢ HireTrainVA.com: Virtual Assistants have changed my business and life, 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! Just go to https://go.abetterlife.com/hiretrainva and tell them we sent you for 10% off! šŸŽ„ DESCRIPTION Dr. 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: ā€¢ how Alex invests using the C.A.R.E. Model ā€¢ why Alex believes residential assisted living is one of the best niches to invest in ā€¢ the exact next steps to take to buy your first or next residential assisted living investment ā€¢ and soooo much more!! āŒ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/disclaimer_pod

Duration:00:30:46

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How Ryan Dossey Used Direct Mail to Close 74 Real Estate Deals in One Year

10/22/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION In 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: ā€¢ Why he quit wholesaling ā€¢ The cheat code to getting more deals ā€¢ How one simple product can handle 80% of the work, so you can focus on the 20% that actually moves the needle ā€¢ and SO much more Ryan 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: ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH RYAN Instagram: @ryancdossey šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ Ballpoint Marketing - These guys know how to find dealsā€¦ BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! Theyā€™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/ballpoint for a strategy call and a discount! ā€¢ TurboTenant - Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rentā€¦ all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/landlordtoolbox! ========== 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

Duration:01:37:01

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Section 8 Done Right (and making $46,000 per month doing it!)

10/18/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION On 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: ā€¢ how to increase rents without risking your tenants moving out (or even having to pay more) ā€¢ how to get your tenants to say 8 years instead of 2 years ā€¢ how to vet tenants ā€¢ the FIRST PRACTICAL STEP to get started in Section 8 ā€¢ and SO much more ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart šŸ“² CONNECT WITH MIKE Instagram: @section8doneright Facebook: @section8doneright Website: https://section8doneright.com ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ 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! ā€¢ 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

Duration:00:39:22

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Heā€™s Making $2.8M Per Deal Without Owning Real Estate | Cody Bjuganā€™s ā€˜Control, Donā€™t Ownā€™ Strategy

10/15/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION In this episode, Cody shares his ā€œbest kept real estate secretā€ - the LDP model - and breaks down how his strategy of ā€œcontrolling, not owning land,ā€ 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: ā€¢ Why he believes ā€œwholesalers suckā€ ā€¢ How his student made $10M in one deal with his strategy ā€¢ His ā€œone legacyā€ philosophy and the 6 pillars of success ā€¢ How he generates consistent deal flow ā€¢ and SO much more ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CODY Instagram: @codybjugan šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ Ballpoint Marketing - These guys know how to find dealsā€¦ BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! Theyā€™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/ballpoint for a strategy call and a discount! ā€¢ TurboTenant - Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rentā€¦ all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant. Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/landlordtoolbox! ========== 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

Duration:01:22:07

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Glamping 101: How to Build a Lucrative Short-Term RV Park Empire with Heather Blankenship

10/11/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION Heather 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: ā€¢ investing in a recession-proof asset with a huge ceiling ā€¢ turning one park into dozens of streams of income ā€¢ what to look for and EXACTLY what to stay away from (like "Man Camps") ā€¢ and SO much more ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH HEATHER Instagram: @heatherblankenshipx3 šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ 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! ā€¢ 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

Duration:00:25:30

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Raising $20M for Real Estate, Flipping Houses in Hawaii (and Dodging Volcanoes!)

10/8/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION David 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: ā€¢ Finding off-market deals through authentic relationships ā€¢ What it takes to pitch an investor ā€¢ His first property in Hawaiiā€™s lava zone ā€¢ Bouncing back from failed development deals ā€¢ Jumping into commercial investing in an expensive market ā€¢ Secrets to a strong 23-year marriage while working together ā€¢ and SO much more ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH DAVID Instagram: @bruceproperties šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ Ballpoint Marketing - These guys know how to find dealsā€¦ BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! Theyā€™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! ā€¢ TurboTenant - Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rentā€¦ 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

Duration:01:23:57

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The Highest CashFlowing Asset Class? Tactical Details of Co-Living with Miller McSwain

10/4/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION Miller 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: ā€¢ why Co-Living is the best real estate investing niche ā€¢ how YOU can get started today ā€¢ some secret hacks ā€¢ and SO much more ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH MILLER Instagram: @MillerMcSwain šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ 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! ā€¢ 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

Duration:00:24:27

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3 Storytelling Secrets to Raise Money, Captivate Audiences, and Master Sales

10/1/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION [1 paragraph intro'ing the guest] In this episode, we talk about: ā€¢ His secrets to crafting a compelling ā€œconversion story.ā€ ā€¢ His formula for developing unshakable charisma ā€¢ How giving has supercharged his business success ā€¢ His top tips for growing together with your spouse ā€¢ and SO much more ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH COLIN BOYD Instagram: @ColinBoyd šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ Ballpoint Marketing - These guys know how to find dealsā€¦ BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! Theyā€™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! ā€¢ TurboTenant - Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rentā€¦ 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

Duration:01:33:47

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: What is CashFlow Friday?

9/27/2024
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: ========== šŸŽ„ SHOW DESCRIPTION This 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: ā€¢ 30 minutes or less ā€¢ no fluff ā€¢ jam packed with educational goodness So stay tuned for more and we'll see you soon! ========== šŸ“² CONNECT WITH ME (Brandon) Instagram: @BeardyBrandon Textletter: BeardyBrandon.com/text šŸ“² CONNECT WITH CAM Instagram: @Cam.Cathcart ========== No matter where you are on your real estate investing journey, we've got something for you... TOTAL NEWBIE? Go to šŸ‘‰ FirstDeal.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ DealFlowRealEstate.com šŸ‘ˆ 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 šŸ‘‰ ABetterLife.com šŸ‘ˆ 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. ========== šŸ™ SHOW SPONSORS All 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: ā€¢ 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! ā€¢ 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

Duration:00:06:31

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10 Rental Units in ONE Year on a $23,000 Budget with Ex-Boeing Employee Jan Wanot

9/24/2024
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 fatherā€™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 heā€™s a huge fan of seller financing and how you can use it Books Mentioned: - 12 Rules of Life by Jordan Peterson - The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Connect with Jan: Website: https://wareimastermind.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithjan/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WAREI/ Connect with Brandon: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» The BetterLife Tribe: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» Invest with Open Door Capital https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø Open Door Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Accelerator: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City Homebuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City Homebuyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Janā€™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: - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:18:13

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Finding Off-Market Deals Even with Kids and a Busy Life | Millie Pendola

9/17/2024
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 ā€œmake mistakesā€ - Why she prefers buy-and-hold strategy over flipping - Leadership lessons she learned from her 7-year-old BOSS - Her ā€œsecret sauceā€ for uncovering off-market GOLD MINES - Her ā€œbetter ruleā€ for living a better life Books 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: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» OpenDoor Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø OpenDoor Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City HomeBuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City HomeBuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Millieā€™s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here): - Reins - Provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. Show Sponsors: - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:10:39

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The Co-Living Playbook: Everything You Need to Know to Make $1,000 per Month in ā€œPureā€ Cash Flowā€¦ Per House! with Sam and Rachel Wegert

9/10/2024
Sam and Rachel Wegert are the king and queen of co-living, with over 200 rooms currently rented to great tenants. Together, theyā€™re proving that co-living isnā€™t just a fad - itā€™s a cash cow (and maybe even the future of affordable housing!) But Sam and Rachelā€™s journey wasnā€™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 Americaā€™s affordable housing challenges - How they minimize tenant drama and foster community - Strategies for boosting tenant retention Books 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/ Samā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samwegert Rachelā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_wegert/ Connect with Brandon: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» OpenDoor Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø OpenDoor Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City HomeBuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City HomeBuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Sam and Rachelā€™s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here): - Elevation Church - An online church providing LIVE worship experiences where you can connect with ā€œeFamā€ all over the world Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.TurboTenant.com/betterlife. - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:26:32

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The ā€œTwo Doorā€ Strategy: How Just a Couple Rental Properties Can TRANSFORM Your Life with Rachel Gainsbrugh

9/3/2024
Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is a pharmacist turned real estate investor who helps busy professionals escape the daily grind using her signature ā€œtwo-doorā€ 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 ā€œCOVERā€ framework for landing lucrative deals - Why bigger isnā€™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, ā€œBuy My Houseā€ 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 Turner Connect 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: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» OpenDoor Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø OpenDoor Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City HomeBuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City HomeBuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Rachelā€™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 Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife. - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:12:27

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$100M Entrepreneur Dan Martellā€™s Rules for Buying Back Your Time and Why He Reflects on Death Daily

8/27/2024
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 challenges Books 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 Wonā€™t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter Connect with Dan: šŸ“– His Book: https://a.co/d/98Y0mLV šŸ’» Website: https://www.danmartell.com/ šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ šŸŽµ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvmartell Connect with Brandon: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» OpenDoor Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø OpenDoor Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City HomeBuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City HomeBuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.TurboTenant.com/betterlife. - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:31:12

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30% Cash-on-Cash Returns on ā€œUndesirableā€ Properties with Scadi Etienne

8/20/2024
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, Scadiā€™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: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» Open Door Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø Open Door Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City Homebuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City Homebuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Scadiā€™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 Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at TurboTenant.com/betterlife. - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:42:34

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25+ Deals per Year on a $0 Marketing Budget with Indar Lange

8/13/2024
With a college degree in electrical engineering, a young Indar Lange thought heā€™d take the ā€œW2ā€ path to wealth. That is, until he started paddling with a group of multimillionaires, and realized they all happened to invest in real estateā€¦ Today, youā€™ll hear how Indar went from not knowing a thing about real estate to becoming Hawaiiā€™s biggest house flipper, building a huge rental portfolio, and even developing a coworking space on the Big Island. Plus, how heā€™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 ā€œhippieā€ 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 2ā€¦ to 30! - Buying a shopping center from a seller with FAKE tenants! - Risks of high-dollar commercial investing - BRRRā€™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 Brown Connect with Indar: Website: https://indarhawaii.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/ TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/?hl=en Connect with Brandon: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» OpenDoor Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø OpenDoor Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City HomeBuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City HomeBuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Indarā€™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 Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at TurboTenant.com/betterlife. - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Duration:01:32:55

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He Makes $1M/Year with ā€œBannedā€ Short-Term Rentals | Jude Jean Paul Bernard

8/6/2024
Jude Jean Paul Bernard is a real estate investor, business owner, and philanthropist whoā€™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 ā€œbet on himselfā€ and went all-in on real estate in one of the most competitive markets on earth. Plus, how heā€™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 ā€œthe best thing thatā€™s happened to himā€ - 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 ā€œdoersā€ 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 heā€™s selling off a large chunk of his portfolio Books Mentioned: - Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger - Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Judeā€™s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here): - The Brooklyn Bank, the nonprofit he founded to foster financial literacy in urban communities Connect with Jude: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-bernard-15228b61/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.judebernard Connect with us! Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent ā€” all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at TurboTenant.com/BetterLife. - Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. 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

Duration:01:03:51

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How to Build a $600K/Year Rental Property Portfolio with NONE of Your Own Cash! with Josiah Smelser

7/30/2024
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 media Books 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 Pressfield Connect with Josiah: Book: https://a.co/d/hkXHdxw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahsmelser/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JosiahSmelser Connect with Brandon: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon šŸ’» BetterLife Tribe, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ šŸ“ø BetterLife Tribeā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ šŸ’» OpenDoor Capital, Brandonā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ šŸ“ø OpenDoor Capitalā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ šŸ’» Deal Flow Real Estate, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ šŸ’» Revel City HomeBuyers, Camā€™s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ šŸ“ø Revel City HomeBuyersā€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ Josiahā€™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 Freedom Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

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