In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I’m breaking down one of the most important topics in our business: raising capital. Instead of interviewing a guest this week, I’m pulling back the curtain on how we built 608B Capital Funding from an idea to a $20 million debt fund in under two and a half years—without sales gimmicks, without shortcuts, and without ever losing sight of consistency.

I walk through the real story of how we started from zero, why we spent four months preparing before taking in a single investor, and what it really took to build a pipeline that compounds. If you’ve ever wanted to understand how private lending works, how to attract investors, or how to scale a business by simply doing the fundamentals extremely well, this episode gives you the playbook I’ve lived by.

Whether you’re in real estate, sales, entrepreneurship, or just trying to level up your consistency and belief, this is a transparent look at how I’ve raised capital, how we’ve grown 608B, and how you can apply these same principles in your own ventures.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Welcome back + why this week is a solo episode

00:29 Sponsor reminder: 608B Capital

01:13 Why I cut back to one episode per week

03:24 What 608B Capital actually does

05:23 How Bill and I started the company eight years ago

06:39 Leaving our W2 careers & shifting into lending

08:00 Bringing on consultant Kelly Garrett and launching the fund

09:19 How our lending model works & how investors earn

10:03 Why raising capital became my primary role

11:09 Taking on our first investor in July 2023

12:27 Lessons learned from moving from sales to capital raising

13:46 Hitting $20M in under 2.5 years

14:27 Why I don’t use conventional sales tactics

16:12 Belief + genuine passion as the foundation of effective selling

17:34 The mattress shopping analogy: selling without passion vs. selling with purpose

22:06 The pipeline analogy that changed everything

23:50 Why most people fail: inconsistent pipeline activity

25:32 Understanding long decision cycles in capital raising

27:15 Why our pipeline kept growing even when people weren’t funding yet

31:25 The moment of “pipe pressure” when capital began pouring in

36:14 Hitting pause to stabilize the business

38:49 Tactical day-to-day: how I fill the pipeline

41:28 Social media, networking, wearing the brand everywhere

44:15 How constant visibility brings daily inbound interest

46:01 Why follow-up is the ultimate lever

47:59 Lessons from Amanda Compton: follow up until the hard no

49:44 How I track every conversation, every touchpoint

50:07 The compounding effect of consistency in action

52:22 Why this process works for anyone—if they believe in the product

53:45 Visualizing the pipeline and knowing every next step

54:55 Final thoughts and what’s coming next

Quotables

“People don’t invest because you’re slick—they invest because you believe in what you’re doing.”

“If your pipeline runs empty, your business runs empty.”

“I’ve never had a week—not one—where I didn’t put new people into the pipeline.”

“If you’re passionate and consistent, you don’t need sales tactics.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

Description

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with my friend and mentor, Mary Hart—retired attorney, real estate investor, and founder of Fair Oaks Funding to talk about private lending, abundance, and legacy. We unpack how Mary went from practicing law to running a zero-foreclosure lending company, why she believes collaboration beats competition, and how she’s helping investors all over the country build true financial freedom.

We get into the nuts and bolts of private lending, self-directed IRAs, and raising capital the right way, but we also go deep on purpose—what it means to be “rewired, not retired,” to teach what you’ve learned, and to leave more in people than you leave to them.

If you’re serious about real estate investing, wealth building, and doing it all with integrity and empathy, this conversation is going to hit home.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:15 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:49 Collaboration over competition: Bringing people together to collaborate

04:34 Why collaboration is important to your success

07:38 Mary’s backstory: from North Carolina to Alaska to the courtroom

10:35 The meaning behind the name “Fair Oaks” and how it ties to her mentor and values 13:15 Why conservative underwriting and doing good deals matter more than doing more deals

15:40 How Mary went from a handful of loans to millions in originations 17:55 Debt Funds vs. Equity Funds: What’s the difference?

20:45 How 30+ years as an attorney gave Mary an edge in lending 23:55 The danger of over-lawyering deals and overcomplicating documents 25:29 Teaching, self-directed IRAs & learning from Dyches Boddiford

27:46 Passion for helping investors use retirement accounts to do deals, lend money, and build wealth 31:05 Mary’s plans for evergreen content: Estate law and lending

33:01 AIM Higher Academy: Alternative Investing Movement

34:49 The importance of staying in your zone of genius

36:04 Rewired, not retired: The difference between working for money and working from purpose 38:15 Shutting down the law practice to focus on passion and spontaneity

44:30 Wealth, giving, and redefining legacy

48:47 How empathy changes the way you do deals, handle conflict, and build a team

50:31 The reminder that everyone is carrying a story you can’t see 53:12 How to get in touch with Mary

Quotables

“Legacy is less about what you leave to people and more about what you leave in their hearts and in their minds.”

“I’m not retired; I’m rewired into doing things I love.”

“Private lending, done right, is about creating real win-wins for both the borrower and the investor.”

Links

Mary Hart

[email protected]

(828) 618 - 4442

Fair Oaks Funding

https://www.fairoaksfunding.com/

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with my friend and one of the most encouraging humans I know, Chuck Glover—a former school teacher and administrator who didn’t find his true calling in real estate and private lending until his late 60s.

Chuck spent decades doing things “the right way”: 27 years in education, a handful of “solid but stagnant” businesses, and a consulting career that never quite broke through. Then, at around 69–70 years old, everything came crashing down. He had mounting debt, dwindling income, and a marriage that ultimately ended in divorce. Chuck found himself at 70 years old with the financial outlook of a 20-year-old and the weight of starting over when most people are winding down.

Instead of quitting, Chuck rebuilt from rock bottom to financial freedom using mindset, connection, and a very specific strategy: wrap lending. If you’ve ever told yourself “it’s too late” or “I’ve missed my shot,” this episode is your permission to burn that ship and start writing a new story.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:26 Who is Chuck Glover?

02:55 JJ’s Joke of the Week

03:42 “Five-time loser” & government employee turned educator

07:18 A lifetime diet of mindset books (that didn’t fully sink in yet)

09:31 Learning that “consultant” often means “unemployed”

11:12 Poor financial habits, credit card debt, and income drying up 12:29 70 years old with 20-year-old finances & a collapsing marriage

16:28 Depression, COVID, and survival mode

18:35 The mindset seeds from decades of reading quietly keeping him from giving up

19:35 The book that changed everything: Cashflow Quadrant

21:53 Rich Dad seminar & the first step into real estate meetings

22:50 The meetup moment: only one private lender in a room of investors

24:39 Mentorship over money: lunch with Fred & Marie

26:48 The divine appointment: discovering wrap lending

29:36 The energy shift when you truly walk the talk instead of just talking it 32:25 Service-first lending philosophy

35:18 From survival to significance: speaking, teaching & books

39:32 How saying yes to Deal Maker led to multiple speaking invites

41:25 Be in the room: the power of saying yes

44:20 77 and just getting started: financial freedom & travel

46:44 The leverage formula: OPM, relationships, and no excuses

50:52 Do more with different, not more with less

52:20 From “survival” to the $5,000 millionaire

54:07 Abundance over competition & collaboration in lending

56:47 What is wrap lending?

59:47 How this structure allowed him to get 30–70% returns on his capital in 6–9 month loans 01:01:28 How to connect with Chuck & apply what you just heard

01:03:33 Signature lesson: never hold a thought that weakens you

Quotables

“Never hold a thought that weakens you. Only hold thoughts that strengthen you.”

“My definition of networking was finding someone to do something for me.”

“I’ve learned that if something scares you and it’s a positive, powerful thing, you do it.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Nathan Janocka, a Central Virginia investor who went from nearly losing everything in construction to flipping over 80 properties a year and building a thriving real estate company rooted in discipline, systems, and humility.

Nathan shares how he learned to rebuild after early failure, what it really takes to scale a flipping operation, and how he’s using that momentum to move into infill new construction and build-to-rent development. We also dig into the mindset behind sustainable growth—why bigger isn’t always better, how to stay in control as your business expands, and the importance of building something that fits your life, not the other way around.

If you’re an investor ready to grow your real estate business without losing balance or burning out, this episode is packed with honest lessons, practical systems, and the real numbers behind building a lasting investing operation.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:36 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:45 From construction to entrepreneurship: starting a company in 2010 and failing fast

07:19 Leaving the W-2 job and going all in on real estate in 2022

10:20 How Nathan’s previous project management experience helped his flips

12:20 Lessons from early mistakes and the importance of financial systems

13:53 Building proper accounting, QuickBooks, and understanding balance sheets

15:14 Scaling from a few flips to 15+ active projects while holding a full-time job

17:13 Finding deals through realtors, networking groups, and consistent follow-ups

21:06 Surviving market shifts and adjusting strategies when margins tighten

23:40 The buy-and-hold formula that works: how Nathan decides which rentals to keep

25:31 Using cost segregation, depreciation, and long-term planning for tax advantages

27:07 Growing 100% year-over-year and setting limits before things spiral

30:02 Building a lean but effective team: project managers, subs, and systems

32:53 The struggle to delegate and why backend operations matter most

36:02 Finding balance: enjoying the business but learning to let go of tasks

38:21 Shifting into infill construction and using marketing to source land deals

39:02 The power of telling everyone what you’re looking for in real estate

41:47 Using reputation, referrals, and relationships to drive deal flow

43:05 Building long-term partnerships with realtors and paying full commissions

47:04 Setting realistic goals and recognizing that bigger isn’t always better

50:20 Learning when to slow down, control growth, and focus on efficiency

53:11 The importance of tracking every deal and learning from every miss

56:15 Embracing AI and automation to streamline repetitive processes

59:50 Where Nathan is operating and what projects are coming down the pipeline

Quotables

“The more you pull that lever and the harder you pull it, the more stuff just comes at you.”

“I failed miserably. I had construction experience, but I didn’t know how to run it as a business.”

“You don’t need a hundred different deal sources. You need five good ones and consistency.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Lisa Englehart, a powerhouse real estate investor, developer, and mentor from Richmond, Virginia whose story is a masterclass in perseverance, grit, and reinvention.

Lisa shares how she went from working in banking to selling REO properties after the 2008 crash, and how one life-changing event with mentor Jim Ingersoll completely transformed her path. Today, she’s known for developing land, building small communities, and helping other investors break through their limiting beliefs.

We dive deep into how Lisa sources off-market deals through “driving for dollars,” funds her developments using private money, and balances business with a purpose – creating neighborhoods where families thrive. She also opens up about what it really takes to succeed in real estate investing: learning from failure, finding the right mentors, and remembering that everything is figureoutable.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, self-doubt, or fear of starting over, Lisa’s journey will inspire you to push through, find your purpose, and bet on yourself no matter where you are in your story.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:58 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:46 Lisa’s early years in Richmond and her first steps into real estate

05:02 The first land deal that sparked her passion for development

06:37 Surviving the 2008 crash and pivoting into REO properties

09:28 Meeting mentor Jim Ingersoll and attending her first investor bootcamp

10:37 Walking away from burnout and “burning the ships” to go all-in on investing

12:48 Lisa’s first flip: learning through mistakes and earning through resilience

15:36 Building confidence, using private money, and changing her mindset about borrowing

19:07 How Lisa found off-market deals with zero marketing budget

21:18 The power of handwritten letters and personal connections in seller outreach

24:48 “Find the deal, the money will come”—how this mindset changed everything

25:25 Shifting from flips to land development and small community building

27:12 How Lisa structures her deals with private money and layered financing

33:05 Creating communities, building legacy, and being her buyers’ “neighbor”

36:05 Why she avoids red tape and focuses on shovel-ready land with clean zoning

39:15 “Everything’s Figureoutable”: turning obstacles into opportunities

41:08 The power of mentorship and surrounding yourself with the right people

43:57 Networking, relationships, and how Lisa overcame being an introvert

49:33 Grit, purpose, and why Lisa will never “retire” from doing what she loves

Quotables

“Get a mentor. You’ll get further along if you have somebody to help you—but you have to give back to that person too.”

“Everything is figureoutable. I had to learn that if I wanted to stop sitting on the porch watching everyone else succeed.”

“You have to show up. Go to the events, go to lunch with people, build relationships—that’s where the power is.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I dive deep into the BRRRR strategy for real estate investing—the exact method my business partner, Bill Phillips, and I used to build a profitable rental portfolio, create long-term wealth, and eventually leave our W-2 jobs behind.

I walk you through each stage of the BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat—the proven framework popularized by BiggerPockets investors Brandon Turner and David Greene. You’ll learn how we applied this strategy to scale from single-family rentals to multifamily properties, all while building equity, cash flow, and financial independence.

But this episode isn’t just about numbers, it’s about mindset and grit. I share the story of how one podcast episode sparked my journey toward financial freedom, why mental toughness is the real secret weapon of successful investors, and how anyone from new investors to experienced flippers can master the BRRRR strategy to build generational wealth through real estate.

If you’re ready to grow your rental portfolio, learn how to leverage the BRRRR method for passive income, and gain the confidence to take control of your financial future, this episode is your step-by-step roadmap to financial freedom through real estate investing.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:05 How the BRRRR strategy became the foundation of Jason and Bill’s portfolio

02:15 A story of grit: Jason’s mom’s birthday gift and how it set the tone for the episode

05:33 JJ’s Joke of the Week

06:27 The origins of the BRRRR strategy

08:05 Breaking down the BRRRR acronym: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat

11:18 How one podcast changed Jason’s mindset on wealth and financial independence

15:07 Discovering financial independence and mapping out an early retirement plan

19:27 Finding the BRRRR strategy through BiggerPockets and realizing the path to true freedom

21:26 The math behind early BRRRR deals and building to 100 rental units

24:22 The reality of cash flow: why it’s not as simple as it sounds

27:52 Long-term wealth through principal paydown, appreciation, and tax advantages

30:33 Knowing your numbers: why ARV, rehab costs, and refinance terms matter

32:53 Common mistakes in the BRRRR process and how to protect your capital

34:37 How to make BRRRR work in today’s market, even with higher interest rates

37:38 Scaling responsibly: Building lender relationships and finding the right deals

40:41 Educating yourself on the strategy and resources to execute your own deals

45:04 Why persistence and resilience matter more than perfection

46:27 How to develop grit through discomfort and daily discipline

47:38 The “small wins” that rewire your mind to embrace hard things

52:36 Developing grit and being intentional about taking action

Quotables

“Equity looks great on paper, but it doesn’t pay the light bill.”

“You don’t need to be born gritty. You can decide to become gritty.”

“If everything stopped tomorrow, I could start over and build it all again using BRRRR.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Leah Coleman, a powerhouse realtor, investor, and connector from Richmond, Virginia, who’s redefining what it means to build wealth and resilience, one relationship and one property at a time.

Leah’s story spans decades of transformation: from working in finance and retail management to mastering wholesaling in her 20s, navigating the 2008 crash, and reinventing herself as a realtor and investor in a shifting market. She shares her lessons on grit, recalibration, and leading with faith even when life forces you to pivot.

We talk about how she’s learned to balance being a single mom and entrepreneur, the power of time-blocking and hiring help, and her philosophy of “biting off more than you can chew—and figuring out how to chew it.” Leah also introduces her newest project, Brick by Brick, a TV and podcast show highlighting local entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders making waves in Richmond.

If you’re navigating transition, burnout, or self-doubt, Leah’s journey will remind you that your capacity grows in the stretch and that the recalibration seasons often bring the biggest breakthroughs.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:27 Who is Leah Coleman?

03:47 JJ’s Joke of the Week

05:16 Reconnecting with your own story: How revisiting her journey re-inspired Leah during challenging market cycles

06:33 Early career in banking and retail management: Learning leadership, sales, and systems

11:30 The crash of 2008–2009: What happens when your buyers vanish overnight and how to pivot fast

14:21 Meeting mentors Jim and Rhonda Ingersoll, Daniel Clayman, and learning through community

16:50 Restarting her business after marriage challenges: Buying five properties in her first three months back in 2018

18:07 The impact of building your network and nurturing the right relationships

23:05 Hard work over luck: Why “beginner’s luck” is really the product of consistency and showing up

24:30 “Bite off more than you can chew”: Leah’s bold approach to growth and the lessons behind the chaos

32:42 Managing burnout and mental recalibration: how to build capacity for disappointment and still move forward

35:08 Rebuilding after loss: Navigating single motherhood, rebuilding a portfolio, and trusting divine timing

36:40 “Delays equal dollars”: The powerful mindset shift that turned setbacks into profits

40:30 Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship: The reality of being a woman in a male-dominated space

42:09 Time-blocking, hiring help, and redefining success: how a $1,680/month nanny changed everything

48:06 Introducing Brick by Brick: Leah’s new show celebrating Richmond’s entrepreneurs and creatives

53:20 Giving first, serving others, and leading with connection over extraction when networking

55:02 How to get in touch with Leah and her team

58:58 How investors can use AI technology to evaluate and optimize assets

Quotables

“Sometimes you just have to have hard conversations and develop the capacity to disappoint others and yourself when things don’t go the way you planned.”

“Bite off more than you can chew—and figure out how to chew it.”

“Delays equal dollars. Every setback is just divine timing in disguise.”

Links

Leah Coleman

https://www.instagram.com/leahreneecoleman

[email protected]

(804) 484-2018

608B Capital

https://www.608bcapital.com

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Kyle Doriety, a South Carolina investor who just did what most people only dream about: quit his job after 11 years to go all-in on entrepreneurship.

Kyle’s journey started on a family farm, where he learned the value of hard work from his parents and grandparents. He spent more than a decade in a secure, well-paying corporate job before deciding that comfort wasn’t the same as calling. What started as a single rental property turned into a growing real estate portfolio, multiple business ventures, including ice vending machines and ice delivery services and, most importantly, the freedom to work for himself.

We talk about what it really takes to walk away from the W-2 world, how faith and persistence played a role in his journey, and the power of having a supportive spouse who believes in your vision even before the results show up.

If you’ve ever thought about burning the ships yourself, this episode is a playbook in courage, resourcefulness, and grit.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

03:10 Leaving the corporate world: Kyle’s last day at his job and how it really felt

05:10 Growing up on a South Carolina farm and learning the value of hard work

08:04 How early independence and a “contrarian” spirit led to entrepreneurship

10:01 The moment he realized a 9-to-5 wasn’t his path

13:35 Hitting career milestones but feeling unfulfilled and recognizing when “success” isn’t enough

17:23 The turning point: deciding to take control of his future through real estate

18:50 The power of a supportive spouse and why belief matters more than money

23:10 Building confidence through evidence

24:37 $15K saved, $5K in renovations: lessons learned from the first deal

27:22 Leveraging a 401(k) withdrawal to invest in passive income assets

28:02 The ice vending business: turning a simple idea into steady cash flow

30:12 Scaling through innovation: adding credit card readers and ice delivery

33:11 Finding a niche in construction and industrial ice delivery

36:11 Balancing marriage, a full-time job, and side hustles without burning out

41:35 Fix-and-flip vs. buy-and-hold strategy: how Kyle structures his business today

44:20 Understanding buy boxes, market focus, and why he’s targeting small multifamily

46:44 Long-term vision: freedom, travel, and the dream of owning a Cirrus SR22 airplane

51:13 How family values and hard work shaped Kyle’s resilience

56:53 The mindset of constant improvement and never “arriving”

59:01 Mentorship and masterminds: how surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything

Quotables

“You just got to be persistent. You got to keep going. You got to have faith. I don’t know how people do it without faith.”

“My wife’s got more confidence in me than I do. She told me for years, ‘Kyle, quit your job. I don’t care. I know you’ll figure it out.’”

“Grit built my business, but faith sustains it.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Antonio Edwards – a 757 native, real estate investor, and visionary tech founder who’s merging automation and real estate in ways that will blow your mind.

Antonio shares his wild journey from producing beats in Virginia Beach to flipping over 20 houses his first year in business all sparked by a single book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. We dive into his early days of wholesaling, how mentorship with local legend Chris Haskins changed his life, and how he scaled through “slow flips,” a creative financing strategy that generates cash flow without the headaches of being a landlord.

Then, Antonio takes us into the future of real estate investing with Deal Closure Pro, his new AI-powered software that trains fully functional, voice-enabled virtual employees capable of handling leads, contracts, and follow-ups all in under 60 seconds.

This episode bridges the old-school hustle with next-generation innovation. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale your investing business, build systems, or leverage AI to free your time, this one will open your mind.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:33 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:39 Antonio’s background, 757 roots, and how a book changed his trajectory

03:15 From the music studio to real estate and why “Rich Dad Poor Dad” was the turning point

05:36 The power of mentorship: meeting Chris Haskins and learning wholesaling firsthand

08:34 Antonio’s first deal: how a crackhouse turned into a $25,000 payday

12:41 Building consistency through action and why his second deal was more valuable than his first

14:53 Lessons from the 2008 crash and how the “slow flip” model was born

18:02 Understanding the slow flip model: cash flow, simplicity, and owner financing

21:23 Why rentals don’t pay the bills and how to create fast cash flow with creative financing

24:28 Step-by-step breakdown of a slow flip deal (purchase price, terms, down payment, amortization)

28:25 Owner financing deep dive: how agreements for deed protect investors and serve buyers

32:07 Becoming the bank: how Antonio turns $35K homes into 12%+ annual returns

37:45 Building a slow flip portfolio nationwide and helping others create passive income

41:10 Freedom through systems: how he built a business that runs from anywhere

45:02 The future is here: introducing AI virtual employees “Shelly” and “Christina”

46:25 Deal Closer Pro: AI software that automates calls, follow-ups, and contracts for investors

47:47 How AI will reshape the real estate industry

Quotables

“You don’t need perfect credit or millions in the bank. You just need resourcefulness and action.”

“I’ve been building this software that’s going to change the game for investors—AI employees that never sleep, never call out, and never complain.”

“Grit built my business, but systems gave me freedom.”

Links

Antonio Edwards

https://www.instagram.com/antonio_j_edwards/

608B Capital

https://www.608bcapital.com

In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I continue our tactical series on taking down a single-family investment deal, this time focusing on the most dangerous part of the process: managing rehabs and contractors.

It’s one thing to find and fund a deal. It’s another to execute the rehab efficiently, on budget, and without losing your mind. In this episode, I walk through the entire rehab management process—from pre-closing prep and contractor vetting to progress tracking, payment schedules, and communication strategies that protect your profit margins.

I also dive into the mindset required to survive the inevitable chaos that comes with renovations: grit and flexibility. Whether you’re managing one flip or a full BRRRR portfolio, this episode will give you the systems, expectations, and mindset to keep your projects (and sanity) intact.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

02:33 Why most investors lose money after closing the deal

03:16 JJ’s Joke of the Week

04:14 New Podcast Schedule: Weekly Episodes, Guest Interviews

07:00 Setting the stage: You’ve found the deal, funded it, now it’s time to manage the work

08:12 Pre-closing planning: why you must line up contractors before closing day

10:17 Permits, zoning, and local regulations: avoiding costly shutdowns and fines

11:21 Why you need to get detailed scopes of work from your contractors

13:55 Setting realistic timelines: why 8 weeks on paper usually means 10–12 in reality

15:20 Building strong contractor relationships: why trust is earned, not assumed

18:35 Payment structures, deposits, and red flags to avoid

19:33 Vetting your contractor: references, insurance, and licenses

21:30 How to prevent “scope creep” and surprise bills from change orders

22:47 Tracking budgets, milestones, and using tools to monitor progress

24:17 Weekly check-ins, photos, and accountability—treating your rehab like a business

25:30 Identifying red flags early—how to tell when a contractor’s losing focus

27:03 The power of quick communication and course correction

28:41 Preparing for completion: punch lists, walk-throughs, and final payments

29:17 Pre-marketing your property 30 days before completion

31:01 Refinancing prep: securing tenants and lining up long-term financing early

33:47 The reality check: 90% of rehab projects go over budget or schedule

35:31 Mindset Nugget: Grit and flexibility—why you need both to survive this business

37:04 Applying flexibility and grit to life

40:04 Finding solutions instead of excuses and pivoting when things don’t go as planned

43:12 Quick recap of actionable steps for managing rehabs and contractors

Quotables

“Time is money and it’s never more true than on a rehab.”

“If you’re closing Monday, your contractor should be swinging a hammer Tuesday.”

“Grit is getting punched in the face over and over and still showing up. Flexibility is learning how to pivot without losing focus.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com