Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast

From Bankrupt to 160 Acres: How Two Brothers Are Using Creative Financing to Build a Tiny Empire


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Today, I'll be talking to Jaymie, a visionary who transformed his life and business during the pandemic. From bankruptcy to building a thriving tiny home community on 160 acres, Jaymie's journey is nothing short of inspirational. He co-founded Living the Off Grid Dream, a program with 9,000 students worldwide and shares practical strategies for creative real estate and business acquisition. Jaymie will share several methods and frameworks for innovative financing and his plans for a sustainable future at his homestead. Whether you're looking to live off grid, start a tiny home community or simply get inspired by an incredible story of resilience, you won't want to miss this conversation.

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In This Episode:

  • 💡 Creative Financing Strategies: Using the BRRRR method (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) this traditionally urban real estate strategy was creatively applied to rural land acquisition, enabling them to overcome credit and funding challenges despite a past bankruptcy.
  • 🚀 Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS): Streamlining team meetings to reduce workload, the EOS methodology has helped Jaymie cut his management time to about two hours a week, enhancing efficiency and team alignment.
  • 🌍 Intentional Tiny Home Communities: Jaymie envisions communities that go beyond traditional RV parks, providing co-working spaces, event areas, and commercial spaces for tiny home owners.
  • 💵 Property Investment & Financial Self-Sufficiency:  This strategy not only offers financial resilience but also supports the goal of achieving early retirement and self-sufficient living.
  • 🐔 Alternative Farming Activities: Diversifying activities around the farm helps meet various needs and supports the overall sustainable lifestyle.
  • 👩‍🏫 Teaching & Workshops: Educating over 9,000 students on off-grid living, Jaymie and his brother's knowledge-sharing initiative has grown into a comprehensive educational platform.
  • 🛠 Business Acquisition Strategy: Their approach allowed them to expand quickly and effectively without initial capital outlay, leveraging investor partnerships for shared ownership.

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