Welcome to a new episode of Get Creative! In this episode,Jordan Whittenburg sits down with Deirdre Sommerkamp, a real estate investor, private money lender, and a proud member of multiple creative finance communities. Deirdre shares her journey from joining the SubTo community in May 2023 to closing her first deal just a month later. She dives into how learning about self-directed IRAs changed her investment strategy and allowed her to confidently lend money for real estate deals. If you're interested in private money lending, creative financing, or building wealth through business acquisition, this episode is for you!



Highlights:

"You find people that you click with, and you find people that have similar integrity."

"Investing in relationships is Pace's entire approach to everything he does in business and life."

"It's all about solving problems—whether in real estate, business buying, or in my W2, the principles are the same."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

01:55 - First Deal & Joining SubTo

03:49 - Learning About Self-Directed IRAs

06:34 - Importance of Relationships

09:42 - Early Real Estate Experience

13:19 - Transitioning Skills into Real Estate

16:32 - Consulting for Equity & Business Buying

19:05 - The Results of the First Deal

22:34 - Looking for Future JV Opportunities

25:57 - The Power of Community

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