EP 219: Building Generational Wealth by Finding, Funding, and Flipping with Brandon Rickman

Exit Strategies Radio Show

Flipping houses isn’t the real challenge—building a business that creates long-term wealth is.

Brandon Rickman is a veteran real estate investor, licensed general contractor, and co-founder of Simply Sold Atlanta. With 20+ years in the business and over 500 flips completed, he’s mastered the art of finding deals, funding projects, and scaling a profitable investment operation.

In this episode, you’ll discover the real skills required to build a successful flipping business—from finding quality deals to raising capital and building a trustworthy team. Brandon breaks down the realities of scaling from your first flip to running a high-volume operation and why long-term assets like self-storage are the path to true legacy building. You’ll walk away with practical, repeatable steps to grow sustainably, even in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways

• 0:03 — Why finding money is easier today Brandon explains why raising capital has changed—and why funding is no longer the biggest obstacle for new investors.

• 0:08 — Why finding good properties is more challenging Depending on your market, inventory and competition shape how difficult it is to uncover profitable deals.

• 03:30 — Brandon’s background: 500+ flips & a lifetime in constructionFrom growing up learning how to build houses by hand to teaching others how to find, fund, and flip.

• 06:05 — The “Find” phase: where deals really come fromBrandon breaks down what new investors should focus on first, starting with building relationships with agents.

• 07:19 — Their first flip: a DIY story with lessons learnedHow he and his wife bought their first deal from a neighbor, renovated it nights and weekends, and sold it for a profit.

• 08:27 — Should you invest locally or expand?Why Brandon recommends flipping in your own market—especially when school districts can drastically change property values.

• 09:07 — The first step to consistent deal flowCall five agents a day for four weeks—Brandon’s simple but powerful method to get deals coming to you.

• 10:05 — Real estate investing is WORKBrandon and Corwyn debunk the myth that flipping is easy money—entrepreneurship takes commitment.

• 10:53 — Doing one flip a year vs. building a real businessWhy Brandon encourages investors to start small but build toward independence, freedom, and long-term stability.

• 11:46 — Moving from flipping to true wealth-buildingThe conversation transitions into funding strategies and how investors can secure capital for their deals.

“It’s not about the flip—it’s about the foundation you’re laying for the generation coming after you.”

Connect with Brandon:

• Website: simplysoldatlanta.com

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-rickman-9885a22/

• Email: [email protected]

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• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

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