What would you do if all you had was $250 and a dream of financial freedom—could it really change your life?

 

In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Bethany Finch of American Made Home Solutions to explore how a teacher living paycheck to paycheck turned a modest $250 into the start of a real estate career. Bethany shares her journey from teaching and coaching with no retirement plan to building multifamily syndications across the country. She opens up about the mistakes she made on her first deal, the importance of coaching, and why determination and resourcefulness matter more than perfect circumstances. This conversation highlights not only the practical steps for entering real estate but also the mindset shifts required to succeed.

 

 

[00:01 - 03:00] From Teacher to Investor

• The significance of starting from a paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle
• Why having no retirement plan pushed Bethany to act
• How a side business helped open the door to real estate

 

[03:01 - 06:30] The $250 Decision

• What led Bethany to attend her first real estate event
• How a free seminar turned into her first deal opportunity
• Why the importance of education outweighed the fear of failure

 

[06:31 – 09:58] First Deal, First Lessons

• How she locked up her first property under contract
• Why small mistakes in contracts matter and what she learned
• The need for persistence when faced with obstacles

 

[09:59 – 13:00] Building Through Resourcefulness

• How family and friends helped on her first renovation
• Why creativity and problem-solving were key to success
• The importance of refusing a victim mindset in business

 

[13:01 - 16:15] Coaching and Accountability

• How a coach helped Bethany stay on track with timelines
• Why giving permission to be held accountable is vital
• The significance of finding the right coaching fit for growth

 

 

 

Connect with Bethany:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-finch-amhs/

 

 

 

Key Quotes:

 

“I scrounged that $250, and instead of putting it into stocks, I invested in education—and that decision changed everything.” - Bethany Finch

 

“I don’t need a cheerleader. I need a coach.” - Bethany Finch

 

 

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