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Brent Bowers (thelandsharks.com) joins Joshua and Lauryn to break down how he went from broke Army officer, deployments, and debt to building freedom through vacant land investing. Brent shares the exact moment land “clicked” for him, why land beats rentals for simplicity, and how seller financing turned one small deal into predictable monthly cashflow. If you’ve ever thought land investing sounds fake, this episode will challenge that.

In This Episode, We Cover:
• Brent’s origin story: military life, family strain, and needing a way out
• Why rentals didn’t “cashflow” like promised (repairs killed profits)
• The first land deal: paying $285 in back taxes and turning it into $5,000
• Why “boring” land can be a money printer with seller finance
• How Brent uses postcards/letters to reach tax-delinquent landowners
• Seller financing: down payments, 8–12% interest, and long-term cashflow
• The biggest lie: “You can’t make money with land”
• Why beginners fail: inconsistency, perfectionism, and quitting too early
• The fastest way to lose money: skipping due diligence (call the county!)
• Tax mistakes: the painful IRS bill, and why depreciation assets matter
• Passive vs active: it’s active while building, passive once stabilized
• Long-term plan: keep taxes low, buy rentals annually (mobile parks/industrial)
• Golden rule: “Never buy on emotion”

Book recommendation: Who Not How (Benjamin Hardy + Dan Sullivan)

Brent’s Most Memorable Lessons:
• Consistency beats perfection. Send the offers, follow up, repeat.
• Due diligence is non-negotiable. “Call the county and see if it’s buildable.”
• Cash chunks + cashflow matters. Big flips are great, but monthly payments protect you in downturns.
• Land has fewer headaches. No tenants, no toilets, no HVAC repairs.

Resources + Links:
• Brent’s site: thelandsharks.com
• Land owner/data tool: landsharksdata.com
• Brent on YouTube: Brent Bowers (https://www.youtube.com/@brentlbowers)
• Postcard resource mentioned: thelandsharks.com/postcard

Connect + Support:

If you got value from this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review. Questions or guest recommendations? DM Joshua + Lauryn.

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice.

#LandInvesting #CreativeFinance #SellerFinancing #WealthBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #BrokeMillionaires

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In this episode, Joshua and Lauren pull back the curtain on one of the hottest topics they keep getting asked about: co-hosting midterm rentals. They break down what co-hosting really is (and what it isn’t), why their model focuses on 91016, and the exact process they use to onboard and manage properties—from the discovery call to guest screening, turnovers, and performance clauses.

They also share a wild real-world result: one of their three-bedroom midterm rentals closed out 2025 with 355 booked nights—only 10 vacant days all year—by strategically stacking reservations and building a strong lead network (insurance placement, corporate stays, and overflow leads from Airbnb).

If you’re a real estate investor considering midterm rentals—or an owner curious about co-hosting—this episode lays out the operational truth: leads + systems + the right property are everything.

What You’ll Learn
• Why “stacking reservations” is the secret to minimizing gaps in a midterm calendar
• The difference between short-term, midterm, long-term, and where each model wins
• Why vacancy can kill short-term numbers (even in “perfect” STR locations)
• The #1 reason most owners fail at midterm rentals: no lead network
• Why they tell owners to expect ~10 months occupancy (and aim to overdeliver)
• How they evaluate property fit (size, layout, family features, market demand)
• The difference between market appreciation, inflation, and forced appreciation
• Their co-hosting system: walkthrough → analysis → proposal → onboarding → operations
• The “controversial” turnover move: brand new sheets + duvet cover every guest
• How they screen guests using tools like Autohost, ID verification, and leases

Key Topics Covered

Stacking bookings + insane occupancy
• A three-bedroom property closes 2025 with 355 booked nights (10 vacancy days).
• Why midterm can outperform STR vacancy patterns (midweek gaps, turnover friction).

Why they won’t build on comfort
• Selling a property to “fix cashflow” is a band-aid that sacrifices long-term wealth.
•Capital gains taxes + losing an appreciating asset makes selling a bad “quick fix.”

The three types of appreciation
• Market appreciation: supply/demand forces.
• Inflation hedge: dollar devaluation inflates asset prices on paper.
• Forced appreciation: strategic renovations and value-add improvements.

Co-hosting vs arbitrage
• Arbitrage relies on fixed rent obligations while income can decline.
• Cities tightening STR rules + oversaturation has crushed some large operators.
• Co-hosting offers a lower-liability model (no master lease exposure).

Why midterm operations are different
• Midterm guests are often families, displaced insurance claims, corporate stays.
• Furnishings must feel homey + durable, not “party house” aesthetic.
• Small details matter: bathtubs, family amenities, cohesive kitchen setup.

Their “Controversial” Turnover Standard
They do something almost nobody does:

✅ Every new guest gets brand new sheets + a brand new duvet cover

• They don’t reuse sheets for guests—helps avoid stains, wear, and hygiene concerns.
• Guests can keep the sheets; sheets are donated when possible.

It also saves labor:
• Their cleaning crew does less laundry, which reduces turnover time and cost.

Who This Episode Is For
• Investors considering midterm rentals as a strategy
• Owners struggling with vacancy or transitioning away from STR
• People curious about co-hosting but unsure what it includes

Resources Mentioned
• Airbnb Co-Host platform (for leads + matching owners to co-hosts)
• Autohost (guest screening + verification workflows)
• Ryan Pineda’s book: “The Wealthy Way”

If you got

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In this episode of The Broke Millionaires Podcast, Joshua and Lauryn unpack a powerful wealth-building concept that most investors completely overlook: creative lending itself can be the investment.

The conversation starts by breaking down why the traditional financial system favors owners over employees — from taxes to inflation and debt — and why simply earning more income rarely leads to financial freedom. But around the 12-minute mark, the episode takes a deeper turn into creative lending strategies and how they can be used to generate returns, reduce risk, and unlock deals that conventional financing can’t touch.

Instead of viewing lending as something only banks do, Joshua and Lauryn explain how everyday investors can step into the role of the lender — using private notes, seller financing, subject-to deals, and hybrid structures to create income-producing assets backed by real estate.

They discuss how creative lending allows investors to:

• Earn returns without owning or managing the property
• Control risk through collateral and structure
• Stay liquid while still benefiting from real estate-backed deals
• Participate in deals they otherwise couldn’t qualify for
• Build predictable income streams outside of appreciation plays

The episode also covers why creative lending becomes especially powerful in uncertain or high-interest-rate environments, when sellers need flexibility and traditional buyers struggle to qualify. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, lenders who understand creative structures can step in as problem solvers — and get paid to do it.

Joshua and Lauryn share real-world examples of how these strategies show up in their own investing journey, including how lending can complement long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, and active ownership strategies — all while fitting into a family-focused, long-term wealth plan.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the financial system rewards ownership over labor
• How inflation quietly destroys savings
• The difference between investing in real estate vs. investing through lending
• What creative lending actually looks like in practice
• How seller financing and private notes work
• Why being the lender can mean less stress and more control
• How creative lending fits into a diversified wealth strategy

This episode is ideal for investors who want exposure to real estate without taking on another renovation, tenant, or management headache — and for families looking to grow wealth without relying solely on appreciation.

Resources & Next Steps:

If you want to learn how we evaluate creative deals, lending structures, and long-term ownership strategies as a family, explore the Legacy Wealth Builder community or book a discovery call to see if it’s a fit.

🎧 Listen through the end, share this episode with a partner or investor friend, and let us know which creative strategy surprised you most.

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

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In Episode 40, Joshua and Lauryn record for the first time in their new studio, celebrating a major milestone after nearly a year of filming at kitchen tables, bedrooms, and anywhere they could squeeze in an episode. With daytime energy (and no kids in the background!), they kick off a fresh chapter for the show. 

They share updates on hiring editors, launching their YouTube channel, and finally gearing up for more consistent weekly releases. The long nights of editing until 3 AM are officially coming to an end—freeing them to focus on growth, content, and new in-person interviews. 

The episode quickly turns to the big housing news of the week: a proposed 50-year mortgage. Joshua breaks down why he believes it could temporarily open doors for priced-out buyers, how it may drive demand, and why any window of opportunity will be short before prices rise again. They also unpack a potential bill that could remove the tax cap on primary-home capital-gains exclusions, which could dramatically impact inventory and long-term strategy. 

But the heart of the episode is the long-awaited reveal of their signature wealth-building framework:

🔥 The ALLLL Method™ Blueprint

A strategy they’ve quietly used since 2020 to nearly 10X their equity—without high incomes, without inheritance, and while raising four kids. The method:

A — Acquire

Buy undervalued primary residences with favorable loan terms (low down payment, better rates, first-time buyer advantages).

L — Live

Move into each property as a true primary residence, allowing better financing and access to HELOCs and second-position loans.

L — Lift

Force appreciation through strategic renovations: kitchens, bathrooms, curb appeal, ADU potential, layout improvements. This creates instant value far beyond market appreciation.

L — Leverage

Pull out equity via HELOCs, cross-collateralization, or construction loans—tax-free.
 
L — Loop

Take that newly unlocked equity and roll that into the next property to repeat the cycle.

They share real numbers: starting with ~$270K in equity and growing to $2.3M+ in under five years, all while living in the homes during renovations, working weekends, and navigating pregnancies, babies, and financial pressures. Nothing about it was “luck”—only mindset, sacrifice, and consistency. 

The episode closes with a powerful discussion on silent income, inflation, why holding cash is dangerous, and how long-term real-estate strategy paired with the IRS step-up basis allows families to build generational wealth without triggering massive taxes. 

Finally, Joshua and Lauryn announce their upcoming Broke Millionaires Community, a mastermind designed to help families implement the ALL Method and build wealth together—something they wish they’d had during their hardest seasons.

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

Instagram: @thebrokemillionaires_

In Episode 39, Joshua and Lauryn sit down for what they hope is their final recording from home before moving into their newly built studio. This episode is a transparent look at their current season—exhaustion, setbacks, celebrations, and the goals they’re setting for the year ahead. 

They open with life updates: missed recordings, illness that sent Lauryn to the ER, juggling four kids, and the constant challenge of trying to find energy at the end of long days. They share how unpredictable their weeks have been, how quickly time is passing, and how proud they are to be approaching the one-year anniversary of the show. 

A major highlight is the progress on their new podcast studio, which will allow them to finally record consistently, bring on live guests, and stop dragging equipment across their dining room every episode. The behind-the-scenes setup—monitors propped on baby chairs and gear balanced on high chairs—has become part of the show’s charm, but the upgrade is overdue. 

They also open up about the continued financial pressure they’re under, joking that they’re still “broke” and barely staying afloat while pushing toward their vision. Their motto: Survive ’25, Thrive ’26. They reflect on the emotional toll of raising a young family while building multiple businesses and trying to create wealth in a down economy. 

A big portion of the episode focuses on the upcoming Broke Millionaires Community, their most ambitious project yet. They share why this matters so much: the isolation many couples feel while building wealth, the desire for a supportive network, and the craving for a place where parents, entrepreneurs, and young families can grow together. They’re aiming for a launch early next year and are committed to doing it right. 

From there, the episode shifts into goal setting—both shared goals and individual ones:

Shared Goals

- Launch the community and serve families navigating wealth-building with kids
- Move out of their tiny 1,300 sq ft home and explore new neighborhoods
- Grow their co-hosting business, which has taken off faster than expected
- Carve out more family time and reduce daily chaos through better systems
- Bring consistent studio-recorded episodes and increase production quality

Joshua’s Personal Goals
- Pivot and rebrand his print business toward higher-value services
- Implement “Josh 2.0”—an AI-powered automation system to eliminate bottlenecks and handle quoting, invoicing, and order processing
- Be more present as a husband and father by reducing mental load
- Continue strengthening community, mentorship, and relationship circles

Lauryn’s Personal Goals
- Rebuild morning routines with intentionality
- Re-establish a workout rhythm (Pilates) as life stabilizes
- Develop a healthier daily structure around motherhood and business

The couple also shares humorous but relatable family hacks—like switching to paper plates to survive mealtime chaos—and how they’re refining their Airbnb/MTR SOPs to reclaim time and reduce stress. 

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

🎙 Episode Summary

After an unplanned month-long break brought on by illness, recovery, and life chaos, Lauryn and Joshua return with one of their most transparent episodes to date. Episode 38 takes listeners deep into what life really looks like behind the scenes when you’re raising four kids, running multiple businesses, and building wealth in a down economy.

Recording late at night—on their 8th wedding anniversary—the couple opens up about:

• hitting true rock bottom financially
• balancing cash-flow crises with long-term wealth
• building a brand-new podcast studio
• launching their upcoming Broke Millionaires Community
• surviving property issues, insurance disasters, title nightmares, and renovations
• parenting in the middle of entrepreneurial chaos
• staying connected as a couple when stress is at its peak

Authentic, vulnerable, and full of real-world lessons—this episode is a raw look at what it takes to build wealth while life keeps life-ing

🔑 Key Takeaways & Highlights

1. A New Professional Studio Is Coming

They’ve been piecing episodes together from couches, patios, and spare rooms—so they’re building a dedicated studio to elevate the show and allow for in-person interviews. The setup has taken time, money, and trial and error, but it's a milestone they’re excited for.

2. Launching the Broke Millionaires Community

They officially announce work on a paid, high-value, tight-knit community, backed by a mastermind they joined to learn the right structure. This community will support everyday families building wealth—just like them.

3. Property Management Matters More Than You Think

They fired (or rather, were fired by) their Texas property manager.
 Before the new manager even onboarded, they:

• renegotiated energy rates
• saved them $6,000/year
• filled vacant units immediately

A powerful reminder: operations can make or break cash flow.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “People assume if you own properties you must have money. That’s not how this works.”
• “We may be broke—but we are millionaires. And we know what we’re doing.”
• “Everything is for sale at the right number.”
• “We’re broke, but with a purpose.”

🧠 Lessons From Episode 38

• Cash flow is temporary; equity and assets compound.
• Creative financing is a survival tool, not a gimmick.
• Property management is a leverage point.
• Community matters—especially when things get hard.
• Building wealth with kids is hard, but they’re learning firsthand.
• Marriage is strengthened through shared struggle and shared vision.
• The entrepreneurial journey isn’t linear—it's cyclical.

📚 Book Mentioned

Habits of the Household – Justin Whitmel Earley
Lauryn shares how this book is reshaping their morning routines and family rhythms. 

🎯 Closing Thoughts

Joshua and Lauryn thank listeners, friends, and their community for the messages, encouragement, and check-ins. They admit they’re not “okay” right now—but they will be. And they’re committed to bringing listeners along for every win, lesson, and challenge.

If the show brings you value, they ask for:

• ⭐️ a rating
• ✍️ a written review
• 📤 sharing the podcast with a friend

Those small actions are what help their mission grow

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

In this episode, Lauryn and Joshua open with personal life updates before diving into a core entrepreneurial principle: buying back your time. As their lives grow busier—especially with four children at home—they reflect on why doing everything themselves is no longer sustainable. They explore how to delegate intentionally, retake control of their schedule, and focus on the high-leverage tasks that truly move their business (and family) forward.

They anchor much of their strategy around Dan Martell’s “Buy Back Your Time” framework, discussing how to apply it both professionally and personally. Through candid examples and actionable steps, they show listeners not just why time is their most limited resource—but how to reclaim it as they scale.

Book recommendations
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
by Dan Martell

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

We sit down for several updates with our projects and dive into how we go about setting up a furnished rental out of state. One of the programs we talk bout is the Ladder Up Home Loan Grant from City National Bank. This is for CA, NJ and NY residents. We also talk about the  No Tax on Home Sales Act which aims to eliminate the capital gains tax on a primary residence. This is huge for us personally because we have 3 properties that have far surpassed the current exclusion cap so we are not able to sell homes we have lived in without triggering major tax bills. 

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

In this episode we dive into some interesting statistics and talk about where you live and how you look can drastically improve your mental health and improve your ability to keep moving forward with your wealth building goals. 

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]

We finally finished up the project house that seemed to be never ending and got it rented. In this episode we walk through what is looked like leading up to the final minutes before the guests arrived. We were of course down to the wire on everything getting final permits signed off the day before it rented. 

We are looking for guests that have something helpful to share. If you or someone you know could make a good guest on the show, drop us a line to see if it would be a good fit [email protected]