Does the thought of flipping your first house fill you with fear and uncertainty? You’re not alone—and this podcast is here to help. Learn how to overcome fear and confidently start your journey into real estate investing with expert guidance from Brian Bush of Freedom Mentor.

Whether you're new to real estate or ready to scale your first investment, this beginner-friendly guide covers:

• Why fear is normal (and even useful) and how to manage it
• How to deal with financial concerns, lack of credit, and market unpredictability
• Building the right team: contractors, agents, attorneys, and mentors
• Why education and mentorship are the keys to pushing beyond your comfort zone
• What mindset and motivation you need to succeed
• How defining your personal “why” fuels long-term motivation

In this powerful interview, longtime friends James and Heath reveal how trust, complementary strengths, and creative thinking turned their real estate ambitions into a thriving real estate investing business. From RV sales and speech therapy to full-time investing, they show exactly what’s possible when the right people come together with the right mentorship.

Highlights include:

• Real talk on trust, risks, and the realities of partnership
• Why their natural roles made collaboration easy
• The mindset shift that unlocked true freedom
• Real deal breakdowns: flipping, holding, and creative financing
• How coaching and accountability made all the difference
• What a partnership done right really looks like in real estate

Learn how the Freedom Mentor program gave them the mindset, strategy, and support to build long-term financial freedom—and why their partnership worked when so many others fail.

2025 real estate investing update! Join Phil Pustejovsky, Devin Sheehan, and Brian Busch as they revisit their bold predictions from earlier this year and unpack where the real estate market stands halfway through 2025.

In this candid and insightful podcast, the team dives into:

• Interest rate trends and unexpected economic hurdles
• The push for 100% bonus depreciation and its impact on investors
• Rising inventory levels across the U.S.—and what that means for buyers, sellers, and investors
• Tactical advice for navigating high-inventory markets

Whether you're an active investor or thinking of buying or selling a home, this podcast offers street-smart insights and actionable advice to thrive in today’s shifting market.

Is bigger really better in real estate? Not always. Meet Dave, an investor who built a thriving real estate investing business without moving to a major city. Instead, he focused on small markets, simple strategies, and mentorship that actually works.

In this interview, Dave shares:

• Why real mentorship saves years of trial and error
• How keeping it simple can multiply your results
• Why small markets can be more profitable than big cities
• His $72,000 first deal (and what it taught him)
• Dave’s no-fluff advice for new investors

Thinking about renovating your home or flipping a fixer-upper? Home improvement looks effortless on TV, but in reality, unexpected costs can quickly drain your budget and turn your dream project into a self-inflicted nightmare. In this podcast, we break down the hidden costs of home renovations and show you how to avoid costly surprises BEFORE they happen.

3 Must-Know Steps Before You Begin:

• Know what you're buying – Inspections, boundary lines, hidden repairs
• Know what you plan to do – Scope of work, budgeting, preventing scope creep
• Know who can get it done – Finding reliable contractors, avoiding scams

Real estate investing can be a game-changer—but only if you know how to avoid the common mistakes that trap beginners. In this podcast, I break down the three biggest reasons why I failed when I first started, and how you can steer clear of these pitfalls to fast-track your success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why on-market deals make it harder to profit and how to find better opportunities
2. How learning from experienced investors can save you time and money
3. Why tackling oversized projects can be risky—and a smarter approach to completing deals efficiently

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Struggling to make ends meet, riding a motorized bicycle, and unsure of his future, Erik took a leap of faith into real estate with Freedom Mentor—and it changed his life forever.

In this inspiring interview, Erik shares:

• How he got started in real estate with zero prior experience
• The challenges he faced in his first deal—and how he overcame them
• Why mentorship was the key to his success
• The mistakes new investors should avoid
• How mindset shifts can unlock opportunities
• How his life has changed and what Erik is working on now

After 20 years in medical sales, Josh embraced creative real estate for freedom and financial growth. This interview covers his journey from skepticism to success, sharing lessons on avoiding mistakes, closing deals, and reaching $500K in net profits. His story proves that taking action can change your future!

In this interview, you'll learn:

• How Josh transitioned from a 20-year career in sales to real estate investing
• The personal and professional growth he gained through his journey
• The flexibility and freedom that came with his new career
• The invaluable support from the Freedom Mentor team
• The importance of taking risks and problem-solving in real estate
• How having a supportive spouse can impact success
• Why stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to life-changing opportunities