In this episode, real estate investor Jay Chekansky shares how he left a 10+ year engineering career to build a thriving business using seller financing. Jay dives deep into how he structured his first deals, why seller finance beats traditional rentals or flips, and how he helps buyers who don’t qualify for conventional loans.

Discover how Jay turned losses into learning, the details behind creative financing strategies like wraps and subject-to deals, and how you can start building cash flow without tenants, toilets, or turnover.

✅ What you'll learn:
How seller financing creates long-term cash flow
The legal protection every creative investor needs
Real-life examples of Jay's best (and worst) deals
How to attract private lenders (and keep them for life)

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Meet Britt and Jonathan – a powerhouse couple turning skydiving, DIY grit, and a deep love for design into a thriving real estate business. From house hacking and live-in flips to building The Lumen House and managing mobile home parks, they’ve built a real estate life full of creativity, purpose, and impact.

In this episode, they share:
- How they started in real estate (with little money but big vision)
- The beauty and chaos of live-in renovations
- Their philosophy behind design and community
- How intentional investing with heart pays off long-term
- Working as a married team and overcoming gender biases in construction
- The story behind their mobile home parks and 75-unit apartment deal
- Partnering with nonprofits to truly serve tenants
- The CrossFit mindset that drives their success

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In this episode, we sit down with Dave Klein, a retired plastic surgeon who built financial freedom and generational wealth through strategic real estate investing. From humble beginnings investing with his brother in Ohio to acquiring mobile home parks and surviving the 2008 crash, Dave shares candid stories, major wins, painful losses, and everything in between.

If you’ve ever wondered how to start building wealth through real estate while working a demanding job — or what it takes to invest smart, scale, and eventually retire early — this conversation is packed with insight and wisdom from someone who's lived it.

🎯 Key Topics:
- How Dave got started investing while working full-time as a surgeon
- The power of buy-and-hold real estate
- His best and worst real estate deals (including losing $100K!)
- Mobile home park investing
- Wealth mindset, financial discipline, and delayed gratification
- The importance of strategic relationships in real estate

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📈 From flipping a moldy house in upstate New York to building a thriving real estate business in Charlotte, Zach & Stephanie Betters share their incredible journey of grit, risk-taking, and perseverance. In this episode, they break down how they transitioned from careers in medicine to full-time real estate investing, scaling Better Path Homes and launching Left Main CRM.

🔑 In This Show, You'll Learn:

How Zach & Stephanie started with a fixer-upper and grew into a powerhouse real estate business.
The pivotal moments that shaped their journey (including a 5-year struggle to scale).
Key lessons in risk-taking, scaling, and balancing family with business.
How they built Left Main CRM, an essential tool for real estate professionals.
The best (and worst) deals they've ever done, including a disastrous flip and a mobile home cash cow.

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🚀 From $10/hr to Real Estate Success! In this episode, we sit down with Nasar “Real Estate Duru” to hear how he went from working in a call center making $10 an hour to becoming a full-time real estate investor. 🏡💰

Nasar shares his wholesaling journey, lessons from failures, and how he built a rental portfolio that generates long-term wealth. He also talks about mentors, limiting beliefs, and his “Buy Back the Block” mission to educate and empower others.

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In this episode, we dive into the wildest real estate strategies with Karl Spielvogel, AKA Uncle Karl, a seasoned investor who specializes in solving impossible real estate deals! From land subdivisions, judgment liens, and tax-delinquent properties to partition sales and adverse possession, Karl shares his most profitable (and crazy) real estate wins and losses over the years.

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Are you ready to elevate your real estate investing game? In this episode, we welcome Justin Colby founder of The Science of Flipping, to share his inspiring journey from starting with nothing to becoming a seasoned real estate investor and coach. Learn how Justin transitioned from door-to-door sales to flipping houses, overcame challenges during the 2008 market crash, and built a thriving business. He also dives deep into the REI Live community, his passion project designed to help new investors close deals with confidence. Whether you're interested in wholesaling, flipping, or scaling your business, this conversation is packed with actionable advice on finding deals, building wealth, and achieving financial freedom in the competitive world of real estate. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry! Subscribe for more expert interviews, real estate tips, and investment strategies.

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Old House Adam, a real estate investor and social media influencer, as he shares his journey from restoring historic homes to building a thriving portfolio of residential and commercial properties. In this video, we dive into key topics like creative financing strategies, house flipping tips, the pros and cons of commercial real estate vs. residential rentals, and how to scale your real estate investments. Adam also opens up about overcoming challenges, finding success on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, and balancing business with personal growth. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting in real estate, this video is packed with actionable insights to help you grow your portfolio, close more deals, and create financial freedom through real estate.

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