A decade in real estate, $35M raised, and two warehouse plays that rival the cash flow of 150 houses.

Austin Rutherford unpacks how he went from valeting cars to a $107K first flip after 16 months, why private money is the advantage most investors ignore, and how one word—focus—became the filter for every move.

He breaks down the pivot from flipping for checks to owning for freedom, the triple-net mechanics that keep cash flow clean, and the financing choices that make today’s numbers work: interest-only loans, DSCR, and refis that put money back in your pocket.

📍 [03:36] $35M raised and why private money became the default
📍 [06:01] Focus as the operating system and return on time over busywork
📍 [22:12] First flip after 16 months and a $107K check that changed the playbook
📍 [31:07] The switch from flips to ownership and how the math actually scales
📍 [43:41] Triple-net leases, CAMs, and why two warehouses beat 150 houses
📍 [1:05:50] Compressing timelines with coaching and the 60,000-sq-ft breakthrough

If you’re serious about compounding cash flow, raising capital the right way, and moving from flips to freedom, this episode is a must-hear.

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