Step off the 9-to-5 treadmill and shape a life of freedom through real estate investing! In this episode, Taylor welcomes Derek Clifford, a full-time digital nomad and real estate investor who left his regular 9-5 job in 2021. Derek shares his story on achieving three types of freedom through real estate investing: time, location, and financial freedom. He talks about his journey from buying single-family homes to commercial loans, joint ventures, and investing with other people's capital. Derek also reveals the digital nomad lifestyle and how remote work has become increasingly popular. He offers tips on building systems, delegating day-to-day activities, scaling up investments, hiring virtual assistants, creating passive income streams, and more. 

 

This episode will give you insights on achieving financial freedom and developing a digital nomad lifestyle for yourselves. Tune in now!

 

[00:01 - 06:53] Opening Segment

The three degrees of freedom: time, location, and financial

Derek and his wife sold their house in the Bay Area to achieve these freedoms

He also has a fund to raise capital for other people's properties

 

[06:54 - 14:18] Delegating Tasks for Success

Started delegation process by hiring a virtual assistant to do podcast production, social media, newsletters, and financial updates

Derek shares his top project management tools: Asana, Monday, and ClickUp

Avoid the mistake of abdicating rather than delegating by being service-minded and considering other person's perspective

 

[14:19 - 24:14] Invest in Your Education and Make Smart Acquisitions Now for Maximum Profit

Talk with your supervisors and see if there's a way to get yourself remote

Tackle time freedom or location freedom first

Education is always going to be something that you'll never regret

Focus on finding a great property manager when buying properties out of state from a distance

Build relationships with other investors and understand who they are as a person

Know where your talents are and leverage them to partner with other people

 

[24:15 - 30:54] Closing Segment

Best investment: one's spouse as they set you up for success

Worst investment: a joint venture in Indianapolis

The most important lesson learned: having patience

Quotes:

 

"If you're interested in the digital nomad lifestyle, the first step is to believe. The second step is to learn how to achieve." - Derek Clifford

 

"Education is always going to be something that you'll never regret. That's the gold standard. No one's going to tell you not to get educated in this business." - Derek Clifford

 

"If you show me a successful spouse, then I'll show you a successful person." - Derek Clifford

Connect with Derek!

Podcast: www.ElevateEquity.org/podcast 

Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self-storage, medical facilities, hotels, and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/

 

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