Before the Millions

Enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Nate Barger, today's guest and former criminal mastermind. His story is compelling, yet inspirational as we navigate through cocaine drops to million dollar real estate deals. From apartments and industrial buildings to hotels, Nate has a knack for putting together deals with very little down and outsized returns.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why Nate started dealing cocaine at 15 years old
• Under investigation with the FBI and 4 felonies later Nate finds his way
• How Nate bought his first property for $6,000
• Early investing mistakes - going bankrupt
• Nates first retirement at 40 years old with $35,000 in passive income
• How Nate acquired 1,800 apartments, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, IHG Hotels, Staybridge Hotels, Hampton Inns and more
• The BRRR hotel investment strategy

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Nate’s Website

Recommended Book:

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey

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Whether you're a new investor or seasoned investor, business credit has the power to bolster your results by providing you with the much needed capital to grow your business. Some people turn to hard money and pay exorbitant fees to borrow money for their real estate deals. But what if you could borrow money from your own line of credit? - At much lower rates, or even free with 0% interest offers.

Today's guest Mike Banks works at a company that has helped 20k+ businesses establish over $1 Billion in Business Credit providing most of their clients with $50k-$250k individual with 0% interest Business Credit. We brought him on the show to ask him how...

Key Points From This Episode:

• Running a 10M per year business
• Sole proprietorship vs. LLC
• Personal credit vs. Business credit
• Negotiating for business credit approval
• Why not to do hard money loans
• $30,000 to $100,000 credit in 4 weeks?

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Mike’s Website

Recommended Book:

Rhinoceros for Success by Scott Alexander

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Microsoft Teams

Alicia Jarrett is back! In episode 186 we discussed with Alicia how she created a virtual real estate business in the US all the way from Australia. As an avid traveller, long time flipper and land investor, she realized early on that her team would be the key to her success.

'Help isn't cheap' or is it? On today's episode we'll dive into the Virtual Assistant / Customer Service industry as it pertains to a real estate investors business. Learn how to hire, what to look for in team members and how to set up the pay structure with them.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Using and agency to source a Virtual Assistant
• How to properly vet team members when hiring
• timetohire.com
• $5 per hour VA's? What you need to know.
• Alicia's RAFT-B Success Model for team members

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Alicia's prior appearance on BTM186

Danny Johnson, today's guest, has been doing wholesales and fix n flips since 2003. What started out as 6-10 deals per year quickly ramped up once Danny figured out a better way to market. Rather than market to properties on the MLS, Danny shares how is started marketing directly to sellers then watched his business explode practically overnight.

Key Points From This Episode:

• How relevant is Driving for Dollars in 2021 and beyond
• Why investors should stay away from the MLS
• The mindset of a seller that goes through your marketing
• How to remain relevant in a hot market
• Why so many investors throw away most of their good leads

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Danny’s Website

Recommended Book:

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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Starting out as a broke landscaper in 1996, todays guest Dave Lindahl’s goal was to simply create a better life for him and his family. In David's first few years as an investor, David studied the markets closely and found creative ways to buy property with none of his own money.

Since then he has gone on to create a portfolio of over 9,000 units, become a New York times Best Seller Author - twice, and is now know as the premier expert in the study of emerging markets sharing stages with the likes of Robert Kiyosaki and Tony Robbins.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Being mindful of where you get advice
• How to become an expert without formal education
• The 2 indicators of market movement
• The lifecycle of markets
• The best markets to invest in for growth in 2021
• How David became a 2x best selling author
• The effectiveness of micro repositioning
• David's morning routine as a Dad and Triathlete

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

David’s Website

Recommended Book:

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

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Van Sturgeon, today's guest has many titles.. real estate investor, home builder, renovator, general contractor and high performance coach. With over 1,000 properties in his portfolio, he's been able to semi retired from those titles but is still pushing forward to help new investors with their rehab projects.

On today's show, we'll discuss the world of a contractor and equip you with the knowledge the successfully execute an on time rehab (within budget) and with profit.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why inexperienced contractors under charge and flame out
• How to find the best General Contractor for your job
• The difference between traditional rehabs and rental grade rehabs
• If you are a real estate investor, why you should act as your own GC.
• What is the correct order of operations in a rehab
• How to create a scope of work
• Why you should have a no tolerance attitude towards contractors
• How to systematically pay your rehabbers

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Van’s Website

Recommended Book:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

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Tony Javier, today's guest, owns an INC 500 Real Estate Investment Company. Tony has been investing since the dot com bubble and has done just about 1,000 - most of which have been with no and low money down strategies.

On today's show, we are focused on the marketing aspect of his business. Tony has found a niche with TV Commercials that's bringing his real estate business a 10X return and popularity in his local community as the "We Buy Houses" guy.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Doing 1,000 deals with none of your own money
• The best marketing channels for investors in 2021
• How TV Commercials can 10X your returns
• Using "Radius Letters" as a Direct Mail strategy
• How to cut costs paying for TV Commercials
• The best shows, channels and demographics to target
• How a coach helped Tony automate his business
• Tips on masterminding with your peers
• The trap of Parkinson's Law

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Tony’s Website

Recommended Book:

Indestractable by Nir Eyal

12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran

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Forest App

Gabriel DaSilva, today's guest, has been coined “Mr. Add-A-Level” for his extensive knowledge of construction heavy renovations - but where did it all start? How do you start a real estate business that gains momentum overtime?

On the episode, you will learn about the different ways to add value in fix n flip deals. As you do more deals, you will want to grow your team so Gabe gives us a first hand look into team structures for real estate entrepreneurs and investors. For outsized returns, you will need to provide outsized value and Gabe's out of the box thinking is just what the doctor prescribed.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Adding Value vs. Taking Advantage
• Gabe's transition from the restaurant business to fix n flips
• Gabe's "act like a guy who buys deals" personality
• The transition from solopreneur to business owner
• The initial and most important members of your team
• Creative ways for flippers to add more value
• Why Gave believes that cash is trash and leverage is king
• 75 Hard the lifestyle
• Morning Routines, Masterminds and more

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gabe’s Website

Recommended Book:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Traction by Gino Wickman

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Edward O'Daniel, today's guest, is a disabled Army Veteran that owns rental real estate and a property management company. Edward enjoy doing deals on cruise ships in the middle of the ocean but also enjoys adding value to new investors and property managers alike. So if you're in the market for a property manager, learning to be one, or want to learn about the lifestyle design of our 4 hour work day guest, then this episode is for you.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Doing deals through networking with Agents & Investors
• Edwards unique technique for new property management clients
• Edwards favorite marketing and motivational podcasts
• The deceptiveness of "turnkey" rentals
• Edwards 4-hour daily work schedule
• The low overhead in property management

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Edward's Website

Recommended Book:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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Lifestyle Design App:

Microsoft Teams

On todays episode, we interview the brand new author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing, David Richter.

David is a long time property investor that has been apart of over 850 deals in his lifetime and through his experiences has learned how best real estate investors can manage their finances as well as their mindset on money. We take abstracts financial concepts and implement tactical strategies on this episode to be great stewards of our own finances on todays show.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Infinite banking for real estate investors
• Understanding the importance of "passthrough" bank accounts
• 3 month reserve for potential deals?
• David's opportunity to author a new version of Mike Michalowicz's "Profit First" but for real estate investors

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

David’s Website

Recommended Books:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

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Other 'Profit 1st' Episodes:

BTM146: Profit 1st, The 20-Hour Work Week & A 4-Hour Body

BTM 41: Is Your Primary Home An Asset Or Liability?