Best Alex McElroy Podcasts (2024)

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MB418: Finding the Right Commercial Real Estate Attorney— With Kyle Swafford 27:14

3d ago27:14

27:14

Your attorney is a key player in helping you close on any real estate deal. But the right commercial real estate attorney truly cares about you and your success. They are willing to educate you on aspects of the law you might not know and navigate problems that arise along the way. Kyle Swafford is the founder of Swafford Law, a commercial real est…

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MB417: Expand Your Comfort Zone, Create Wealth — With Garrett Lynch & Michael Blank 38:50

11d ago38:50

38:50

Is fear holding you back from investing in multifamily? Even seasoned investors like us deal with fear. The difference is, we don’t let it stop us from moving forward. But how do you expand your comfort zone? How do you feel the fear and take action anyway? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Garrett and I sit down to e…

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MB416: Monetizing the RV Boom with Wheel Estate — With Garr Russell 45:18

18d ago45:18

45:18

Are you looking to build a business but don’t want to start from scratch? What if you could learn a proven system and receive support from someone who’s done it themselves? Then you might be interested in an RV rental management franchise, a business that monetizes the RV boom and helps entrepreneurs build wealth with WHEEL estate! Garr Russell is …

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MB415: Solving for Affordable Housing with Hotel Conversions — With Alex Cartwright 49:19

25d ago49:19

49:19

Good multifamily deals have been hard to find in recent years. And Alex Cartwright was struggling to compete with more experienced investors. He was looking for a niche that would give him a unique advantage. That’s when he met a broker at a conference who suggested converting a hotel into apartments. Alex thought it sounded like a pain in the you-…

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MB414: Case Study of a Real Estate Deal We Didn’t Do — With Drew Kniffin & Garrett Lynch 22:06

1M ago22:06

22:06

Here at Nighthawk Equity, we haven’t done a multifamily deal in 18 months. So, we were excited to find what looked like an ideal opportunity in Atlanta. And two months ago, we got the deal under contract. But after spending $15,000 in the due diligence process, we ultimately decided to walk away. What went wrong? On this episode of Financial Freedo…

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MB413: Removing Obstacles to Your First Multifamily Acquisition — With Jeremy Lemere 24:31

1M ago24:31

24:31

You don’t know what you don’t know. And if you’re doing your very first multifamily acquisition, every little thing that comes up can seem insurmountable. But if you have the support of a mentor, they can talk you through those obstacles, prevent rookie mistakes, and alleviate your concerns as an aspiring investor. Jeremy Lemere is a successful inv…

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MB412: 5 Clarity Practices for Living an Intentional Life — With Michael Blank 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

Do you feel stuck? Like you’re not making progress in life? Until my early 30s, I drifted through life. It felt like unseen forces were holding me back. And then I had a breakthrough and started living an intentional life—filled with purpose and fulfillment. What made the difference? What does it mean to live with intention? What disciplines helped…

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MB411: When the Multifamily Mentoring Student Becomes the Teacher — With David Kamara 21:50

2M ago21:50

21:50

Would David Kamara have figured out how to invest in multifamily on his own? Yes, but at a much slower pace. Working with a mentor accelerated his success. And now, the student has become the teacher. David is a seasoned investor and mentor with the Michael Blank program. With 15 years of experience in real estate, David owns 1,000-plus units acros…

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MB410: The Negotiator’s Edge — With Garrett Lynch 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

Whether you're looking to close a business deal or just improve your everyday interactions, the art of negotiation is key to getting to a YES. But what if you’re not a natural negotiator? How do you build a relationship with the person on the other side of the table? Or learn to navigate difficult conversations? On this episode of the Financial Fre…

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MB409: Can You Fix-and-Flip Your Way to Financial Freedom? — With Michael Blank 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired me to build generational wealth. But the first few cashflow businesses I tried didn’t produce the passive income I expected. So, if you’re thinking about starting your real estate career with fix-and-flips or even a SFH portfolio, know that neither strategy leads to financial freedom. But can you really skip singl…

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MB408: Multifamily Market Outlook: How to Survive & Thrive in 2024 — With Michael Blank 21:05

3M ago21:05

21:05

Whether you’re already involved in multifamily syndications, or you’re interested in getting into the space in 2024, it’s crucial to understand the market outlook. Through Nighthawk Equity, we own a 2,000-unit portfolio worth $350M. And we’re always on the lookout for new deals. That means we have insight into what’s happening in the market and wha…

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MB407: How to Create Wealth in 2024 — With Michael Blank 18:04

3M ago18:04

18:04

You want financial freedom, but it feels out of reach. Because you’re living paycheck to paycheck. And struggling to pay down consumer debt. So, how do you get from where you are now to building generational wealth? On this episode of the podcast, I’m walking you through the steps to achieving financial freedom in 2024. I explain how to get your fi…

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MB406: Navigating Setbacks to Find Success in Real Estate — With Garrett Lynch 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

Losing is never fun, but it’s often valuable. In fact, Garrett Lynch contends that down moments force us to pick ourselves up and close the gap between who we are and who we want to be. In addition to being my podcast cohost, Garrett Lynch serves as Director of Acquisitions and Managing Member of our investing firm, Nighthawk Equity. And his story …

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MB405: The Best System to Crush Your Goals in 2024 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

It's a new year with exciting new possibilities. Which means many of us are setting goals for 2024. But why is it that New Year's resolutions usually don't work? Why can't we seem to stick to them for more than a few weeks before we fall away? And more importantly, what can we do about it? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Inves…

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MB404: What Makes Self-Storage Recession Resistant — With Sergio Altomare 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

What are the three most recession-resistant asset classes in real estate? Even in challenging economic times, multifamily, mobile home parks and self-storage perform quite well. Sergio Altomare built a portfolio of small multifamily properties while working full-time in technology for the Federal Reserve. But in 2018, Sergio was having a hard time …

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MB403: How to Raise Capital at Scale (in Any Market!) — With Bronson Hill 40:11

4M ago40:11

40:11

Passive investors are fearful in the current market environment. Many got burned by rising interest rates, and they’re skittish about putting more money into the real estate market right now. But we know that there are big opportunities coming in 2024. And Warren Buffet encourages us to ‘be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others a…

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MB402: Leveraging Financial Freedom into a Life of Significance Serving Uganda — With Drew Kniffin 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

Financial freedom opens you up to live a life of significance. To pursue passions that may or may not generate any revenue. To do volunteer work or support causes you believe in. For me, that cause is Uganda Counseling and Support Services or UCSS, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in remote communities of Uganda. On this episo…

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MB401: How to Transition from a W-2 to Entrepreneurship — With Elaine Stageberg 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

Most real estate investors being their journey while they’re working a W-2. But many hesitate to step away from the perceived security of their regular job, even after they’ve replaced their living expenses. Others achieve financial freedom, leave the rat race, and then feel lost because they don’t have a sense of purpose. So, what is the best way …

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MB400: The Best of 2023 on Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing 19:23

5M ago19:23

19:23

What were the top AHA moments on Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing in 2023? As the year comes to an end, it’s time for a highlight reel of our most inspiring moments on the podcast in the last 12 months. On this Best of 2023 episode, we revisit our conversation with Faisal Ensuan and Dr. Sheri Fluellan on why real estate syndicators need…

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MB399: Can You Achieve Financial Freedom with Short-Term Rentals? – With Syed Lateef 51:57

5M ago51:57

51:57

There are risks associated with running short-term rentals, especially when your Airbnb units are in a multifamily building. But Syed Lateef has found a way to scale a STR business in apartment buildings. And the landlords don’t just ALLOW Syed to rent their units, they WELCOME it. Syed stands out in the world of short-term rentals, currently manag…

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MB398: How to Earn Passive Income Through Land Flipping – With Travis King 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

I'm not really a big fan of flipping anything. I flipped three dozen houses early in my real estate career. But couldn't figure out how to turn that into a financial freedom business. That's why I switched to apartments. And I am convinced that apartments are the number one way to become financially free with real estate. But Travis King found a wa…

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MB397: Reduce Risk & Earn Solid Returns (Even in a Recession!) – With Mark Khuri 42:58

5M ago42:58

42:58

Mark Khuri’s real estate business survived the crash of 2008. And the lessons he learned through that experience can help us take advantage of similar circumstances in the current market. But how do you find good deals in tough times? Can you reduce risk without reducing expected returns? Mark is Cofounder of SMK Capital Management, a family-owned …

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MB396: Why Your Real Estate Business Needs an Exit Strategy – With Ross Hamilton 38:53

6M ago38:53

38:53

Wherever you are in the process of building a company (real estate or otherwise), it’s important to consider your exit strategy. Because even if you don’t plan on selling your business anytime soon, that pushes you to eliminate yourself from the day-to-day and move into what we call the owner’s box. So, what does it look like to position your compa…

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MB395: Get Rid of Your Golden Handcuffs with Real Estate – With Brooke Ceballos-Pinero 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

Is your corporate job making you miserable? Are you tired of giving everything to your company for eight hours (or more) and being too exhausted to spend quality time with your family at the end of the day? What if you could get rid of those golden handcuffs with real estate? Brooke Ceballos-Pinero has not only achieved financial freedom through re…

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MB394: Regaining Investor Trust After a Foreclosure – With Robert Martinez 58:12

6M ago58:12

58:12

Robert Martinez has been a successful real estate investor for more than a decade. But he made headlines recently when MF1 Capital foreclosed on one of his Houston properties. So, how did it happen? What factors contributed to Robert losing the first deal of his career? Robert is the visionary syndicator behind Rockstar Capital, a multifamily inves…

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MB393: From US Marine to Multifamily Fund Manager – With Joseph Kimbrough 30:11

6M ago30:11

30:11

Former Marine Joseph Kimbrough was a successful wholesaler, but the work was a constant grind. Joseph realized that to achieve financial freedom, what he needed was equity. And he was already comfortable pitching investors on big-ticket wholesale deals So, Joseph started building a fund, raising capital from high-net-worth individuals and investing…

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MB392: Business Boost with Michael Blank: ‘It’s Been 9 Months & I Haven’t Closed My First Deal!’ – With Mario Rapaj 39:55

6M ago39:55

39:55

Mario Rapaj has been in our mentoring program for nine months now, but he hasn’t closed his first deal. And he’s frustrated. So, what’s holding Mario back? Is he doing the right activities? Does he have any limiting beliefs? What can he do to get unstuck and finally become a GP? Mario is Founder of Tex-Alb Real Estate Investment Group, a syndicatio…

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MB391: The Exception to the Law of the First Deal – With Ed Hermsen 41:07

7M ago41:07

41:07

Ed Hermsen’s first multifamily deal fell in his lap, and he got it done fast. But because that initial success came somewhat easy, Ed hadn’t taken the time to work on his mindset. He didn’t have a morning routine. He hadn’t practiced writing down his goals. And no one was holding him accountable to take the next steps. That’s why it took Ed a full …

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MB390: Business Boost with Michael Blank: Fast-Track Your Path to Financial Freedom with a Mentor – With Andrew Elio 40:12

7M ago40:12

40:12

Andrew Elio is a 22-year-old recent college graduate, but he already knows that he doesn’t want to work for someone else the rest of his life. That’s what motivated him to join our Deal Maker Certification program a month ago. At the same time, he started working a full-time job. How is Andrew juggling both responsibilities? What’s he struggling wi…

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MB389: Business Boost with Michael Blank: How to Get Back on Track When Your Multifamily Journey Stalls – With Sudhir Jarajapu 37:43

7M ago37:43

37:43

Sudhir Jarajapu took the first steps on his multifamily investing journey and invested in our mentoring program. But then he got off track. In fact, it took Sudhir nine months to work through the first 90 days of the program! So, what got in the way? And what did Sudhir do to get back in the game? Welcome to the first of our Business Boost with Mic…

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MB388: From Simply Doing Deals to Building a Real Estate Business – With Chris Pomerleau 38:25

7M ago38:25

38:25

It took Chris Pomerleau four years to realize he didn’t have to replace toilets himself and another four years to realize he didn’t have to do his own books. That’s when Chris went from simply doing deals to building a real estate business. So, why does it take most investors so long to scale? And what can YOU do to achieve financial freedom much f…

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MB387: Surrounding Yourself with Seasoned Real Estate Investors – With Matt Faircloth 42:50

8M ago42:50

42:50

Are you surrounding yourself with people who will get you to the next level? Five years ago, a group of seasoned multifamily investors got together and established a Mastermind to support each other as we scale our real estate businesses. And I’m proud to be part of that group with Matt Faircloth, who’s been in real estate full-time since 2005 Matt…

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MB386: How a ‘Numbers Guy’ Learned to Raise Money for Deals – With Chad Schieler 35:00

8M ago35:00

35:00

Chad Schieler saw himself as the numbers guy, so he let partners handle the task of raising money for his first big real estate syndication. But his team was short. At closing, they had $1M of a $1.4M raise, and Chad had to take out a bridge loan to cover the rest. That experience inspired Chad to overcome his limiting beliefs around raising money …

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MB385: How to Turn Your Business Profits Into Personal Wealth – With Todd Polke 37:15

8M ago37:15

37:15

Does your business feel like a black hole? Are you feeding it all your time, energy and money? But it just keeps sucking away? Too many business owners get to the end of their career and don’t have much to show for it, selling for next to nothing or simply letting the business fade away. But what if you could leverage your business profits to build…

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MB384: How Real Estate Can Help You Through Challenging Life Experiences – With Rachel Richards 38:40

8M ago38:40

38:40

We all go through challenging life experiences, be it the loss of a loved one, a serious illness, or painful divorce. And the last thing we need in those circumstances is to worry about money. But what is the best way to build the kind of passive income you need to make it through tough times without stressing about finances? Rachel Richards is the…

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MB383: Leveraging AI to Optimize Your Asset Management Strategy – With Marc Rutzen 30:31

9M ago30:31

30:31

Asset management can be a real challenge for multifamily operators, especially if you’re managing properties from a distance. If a site is not working, how do you figure out what’s wrong? Is it the staff? Are rents too high? Do you have too many work orders? The good news is, new AI tools can give GPs transparency around what’s going on—helping us …

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MB382: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Invest in Your Next Syndication 37:30

9M ago37:30

37:30

A multifamily operator in Houston recently lost 3,200 units to foreclosure. Is that a sign of calamity to come? Or can we learn from their mistakes and ask better questions before we invest in our next syndication? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, I walk you through nine important questions to ask before you invest i…

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MB381: How to Grow a $9M Real Estate Portfolio by Age 25 – With Caleb Johnson 35:15

9M ago35:15

35:15

Caleb Johnson’s mother had just had surgery and was living off savings while she recovered. But after three months, she wasn’t healed and had to make an impossible decision: Return to work in excruciating pain or prolong retirement by several years. Inspired to help his mother financially and achieve financial freedom himself, Caleb started investi…

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MB380: Transition to Multifamily Faster by Investing in Yourself – With John Manfredy 44:14

9M ago44:14

44:14

So, you’ve got some money set aside to jumpstart your real estate career. What should you invest in? An apartment building? Mobile home park? Something else? The answer is no. Don't do any of those things. If you have money to invest, the first thing you should invest in YOURSELF. John Manfredy has over 30 years of real estate experience as an arch…

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MB379: Leveraging Referrals to Scale Your Real Estate Business – With Dan Reilly and Greg Danielson 44:05

10M ago44:05

44:05

Scaling up a multifamily investing business starts with scaling up your capital raise. And one key strategy for expanding your investor network is to get referrals from friends and family who already invest with you. But how do you encourage your investors to talk about their experiences? How do you leverage referrals to build momentum in raising m…

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MB378: Reinventing Yourself to Achieve Financial Freedom – With PJ Ghadimi 41:37

10M ago41:37

41:37

You say you want financial freedom. You want to build wealth and have money for extraordinary experiences. But if you’re doing what everyone else does, if you’re trying to save your way to wealthy, you’re never going to get results. So, what do you do if the path you’re on doesn’t lead to the outcomes you want? PJ Ghadimi is a self-made millionaire…

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MB377: Overcoming Low Market Sentiment in Multifamily – With John Casmon 38:05

10M ago38:05

38:05

The recent foreclosure on 3,200 units in Houston has investors nervous about putting their money in multifamily. But does that default mean we should all be sitting on the sidelines? John Casmon argues that investing in apartments is a business, just like any other. And if we avoid the red flags in the Houston deal, we can (and should) continue bus…

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MB376: How to Build a Powerful Sphere of Influence – With Matt King of GoBundance 38:54

10M ago38:54

38:54

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. But what if you don’t want the same life as your current sphere of influence? How do you connect with successful people who will help you level up? Matt King is CEO of GoBundance, a high-level mastermind group for high-achieving men and women who choose to lead epic lives. On this…

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MB375: How to Raise Capital (Even If You’re an Introvert!) – With Camilla Jeffs & Mandy McAllister 27:40

10M ago27:40

27:40

Who is better at raising capital, extroverts or introverts? You might think extroverts have the advantage when it comes to raising money for real estate deals. But the truth is, introverts can be just as good at sourcing funds. The secret is to embrace your unique personality and approach networking with investors in a way that leverages your stren…

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MB374: A Risk Averse Investor’s Secret to Taking Action – With Nicole Gauthier 45:11

11M ago45:11

45:11

Those of us with analytical minds tend to be fairly risk averse. But entrepreneurship requires that we move forward with incomplete information. So, what can we do to overcome that fear of the unknown and get into our first real estate deal? How do we develop the confidence to figure things out as we go along? Nicole Gauthier is Founder of Wicked H…

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MB373: What’s the Best Real Estate Investing Strategy for 2023? – With Hayato Hori, Kyle Stanley, Chris Clothier & Henry Washington 59:12

11M ago59:12

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What is the best real estate investing strategy for 2023? Should you try wholesaling? Or invest in Airbnbs? How about fix-and-flips? Turnkey rentals? Or maybe a multifamily syndication? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Garrett takes on the role of moderator, and we sit down with some big hitters in the industry to de…

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MB372: ADUs as a Steppingstone to Multifamily Investing – With Derek Sherrell 32:03

11M ago32:03

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Are you interested in multifamily investing but overwhelmed by the prospect of buying an entire apartment building? What if you could dip your toe in the water with accessory dwelling units or ADUs? The ADU strategy involves either converting a SFH into multiple units or building standalone, detached units on a single family lot. After several year…

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MB371: Overcome Fear with Practice, Invest with Confidence – With Mai Duong 41:52

11M ago41:52

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Most aspiring real estate investors struggle with fear. But the ones who become successful GPs work through their fears with practice. Mai Duong is Harvard-educated CPA with 25 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting. She is also on the Executive Team at Sunbelt Equity Group, where she has amassed a portfolio of more than 192 multif…

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MB370: Finding Your Niche in Short-Term Rentals – With Kyle Stanley 38:10

12M ago38:10

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There are so many ways to invest in real estate. And when you’re first learning about the options, it can get overwhelming. But the most successful investors niche down to a single strategy, perfect their processes and rinse, repeat to scale. Kyle Stanley, for example, focuses on short-term rentals, and he has created systems in his business that a…

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MB369: How to Make Money Flipping Land – With Jon Jasniak 39:40

12M ago39:40

39:40

How do you make money flipping land? What are the pros and cons of investing in land deals as opposed to other kinds of real estate? Jon Jasniak started flipping land in 2016 when he was 23 years’ old and working as an engineer. After 18 months of doing both, he quit his job to go into the land game full time. In the last seven years, Jon has done …

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