The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life

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 Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — 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

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 Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — 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

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 Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — 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

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/beardybrandonShow Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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