Published by Dwan Bent-Twyford
Dwan Bent-Twyford is a 35-year veteran of real estate investing. Whether you are looking for passive income, rentals, SFH, commercial properties, fix & flips, Subject-To's, storage units, creative financing or anything in the investing world, Dwan is your go-to girl. She has personally flipped over 2,000 properties in her career - to date! She is considered Americas Most Sought After Real Estate Investor and she coined and trademarked the term "Short Sales" as it applies to real estate investing. On Tuesdays, Dwan teaches you, in detail, about real estate investing. The literal A to Z's of every topic under the sun! Covering topics that you don't even know that you don't know about yet. She has landed some pretty incredible real estate experts on her show. Many of whom you have never heard on another show. With 30 years of investing, running REIA's, and speaking on a national level for decades, she has some amazing contacts! Keeping in mind that money is not the end-all, be-all of life, she digs deep in all areas of well being. She is hilarious and her guests love her. She prides herself on interviewing her guests in a way no one else does! Currently, she and her husband are rehabbing a town! Yes, a town. Check in with Dwan weekly and watch your investing world soar. Her motto is simple: People Before Profits! If this aligns with you, then you must tune-in each week and listen/watch Dwan work her magic. Her podcast is absolutely binge-worthy, so if you are new to Dwanderful, get busy. You have some catching up to do. In addition, she has written THREE Best-Sellers, been a guest on hundreds of podcasts, print medias, radio, TV and more.
Send us Fan Mail A real estate career can look unstoppable right up until it doesn’t, and that is where the real lessons live. We sit down with Lawrence Dunning to unpack a journey that moves from high-income trading to a five-year pro MMA run, then into Chicago real estate investing, brokerage, and ground-up development. Along the way, he shares what happens when a partnership implodes during COVID, money gets trapped, lawsuits appear, and you still have to show up and rebuild for your family and your future. We get specific about new construction development versus rehabs, why “surprises behind the drywall” make rehab budgets risky, and how builders think in repeatable systems once they know their numbers. We also talk opportunity zones and up-and-coming neighborhoods, where developers bet on block-by-block change while managing tight margins, rising construction costs, and shifting buyer demand. If you are trying to break into development, you will hear practical guidance on finding a mentor, building a reliable team, and underwriting for multiple outcomes. Then we zoom out to the mindset that holds everything together: patience with long-term goals, resisting social media comparison, protecting your attention, and modeling healthy screen habits for kids. Lawrence shares the books that shaped his thinking, and we end on a simple word with real power: gratitude. Subscribe, share this with an investor friend, and leave a five-star review. What is your non-negotiable backup plan when the market turns? Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail Most houses can be “nice” and still be totally forgettable. That’s why I loved talking with Denver real estate broker and developer Athena Brownson about the difference between building a home that simply checks boxes and creating a property people instantly remember. Athena shares how she’s spent 13 years in residential real estate by specialising in relationships, not gimmicks, and how that trust turns into a referral-driven business. We dig into her move into luxury residential development with her father, and why she’s so determined to avoid the characterless white box trend. If you’re a builder, developer, or house flipper, you’ll hear specific ideas on sourcing finishes, making design choices that stand out, and why you don’t always need a bigger budget to create a better product. We also talk staging with a twist: estate sales and one-of-a-kind pieces that add history and personality without inflating costs. Then the conversation takes a turn into something more personal and, honestly, more important: invisible illness. We talk openly about rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, brain fog, fatigue, and what it takes to keep showing up for clients, family, and yourself. Athena’s word of wisdom is “grit” and we unpack it as the art of showing up, even when it’s hard. If you know someone in real estate who needs a smarter edge, or someone dealing with chronic health issues who needs to feel less alone, share this episode with them. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell us: what does grit look like in your life? Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail Most people say they want a franchise, but what they really mean is “I want a proven path to business ownership without living inside a restaurant.” That’s exactly why we brought on Jon Ostenson of FranBridge Consulting to unpack the world of non-food franchising and show how broad the franchise landscape really is. We talk about why so many great opportunities are hidden in plain sight, and why the businesses that sound the least exciting can be the ones with the steadiest demand. We get practical about money and structure. Jon breaks down typical all-in investment ranges for retail-style concepts versus service-based franchises, plus the real-world funding paths buyers use, including SBA loans and ROBS retirement rollovers. We also dig into the “semi-involved” model people call semi-absentee, what it takes to make it work, and why having the right operator and incentives matters more than chasing a brand name. Then we go deeper on diligence and fit. Jon explains how to vet a franchise beyond glossy rankings, what to look for in leadership teams and support, and how talking to existing franchisees and reviewing the franchise disclosure document helps you see the full picture. Along the way, we explore categories like home services, seniors, B2B services, and even offbeat concepts that thrive because people love to outsource what they hate. If you’re curious about franchise opportunities that are not fast food, listen through to the end, share this with a friend who’s ready to leave corporate, and subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We break down what an investor friendly mortgage broker actually does and why it can be the difference between a dead deal and a closed deal. We also get real about rehab timelines, underwriter pushback, and the “weekend warrior” trap that quietly wrecks budgets. • why a mortgage broker adds flexibility by shopping 50 plus lenders • how the 2022 rate jump pushed lenders toward investor loan products • what DSCR and fix and flip financing look like in real life • why underwriters hesitate on first time investors and how we document the deal • 12 month interest only rehab loans plus sell or refinance options and extensions • why DIY rehabs often fail on time, permits, and true labor and material costs • the three first steps before buying a rehab: credit, contractor, and ARV • how Epic Mortgage expanded from Chicago into nationwide investor lending • Dante’s next goal to publish a second book and why education matters “And if you’re new to Dwanderful, I want you to go to my website, Dwanderful.com, and just opt in.” “If you have enjoyed talking to Dante and listening to us chat today, I want you to do me a favor and I want you to like and follow and leave a five-star review.” Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to lose money in real estate is to win the deal and fumble the loan. We talk with Jonathan Yoo from Convoy Home Loans about investor financing that’s built for how real investors operate: moving fast, protecting downside, and qualifying based on the asset not just a neat W-2. If you’ve been hearing about DSCR loans, bank statement loans, and other non-QM mortgage options, this conversation turns the buzzwords into a clear decision framework. We get specific about what DSCR actually measures, why 1 to 4 unit rentals can underwrite differently than commercial property, and how terms change when coverage is strong or weak. Then we tackle a topic more investors need to take seriously: closing in an LLC, the fine print that makes “transfer it later” risky, and how AI tools are giving servicers new ways to detect title and vesting changes. Subject-to deals and due-on-sale clauses have lived in a gray zone for years, and the monitoring environment is not what it used to be. From there we zoom out to the market: mortgage rates, the 10-year treasury, why the bond market matters, and why short fixed periods can create forced refinance pain. Jonathan also shares three actionable tips for newer investors around liquidity and reserves, repair and lease-up reality, and making sure the numbers work with a real buffer. If you want a smarter way to finance rentals and build a portfolio that survives volatility, press play. Subscribe, share this with an investor friend, and leave a five-star review with one sentence about what you learned. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We talk with real estate veteran and coach Debbi DiMaggio about what actually creates long-term success in real estate and why most people stall right before they need to take action. We dig into coachability, simple systems that compound over time, and the mindset shift behind her word of wisdom: motion. • Debbi’s background as a 35-year residential real estate agent, coach and author • What Debbi coaches agents on inside a large brokerage and team environment • Why being coachable matters more than collecting advice • The frustration of reinventing the wheel and how to avoid it • How we choose who we can coach and why fit matters • Foundation for Success basics like collaboration and relationship building • Colleagues not competitors and why referrals grow faster with trust • Building forums that create community like networks, events and podcasts • Practical marketing habits including newsletters, blogging and Substack • Why handwritten notes still beat most digital outreach • Stop being a secret agent and clean up social profiles, headshots and LinkedIn • Mindset In Motion’s five-step method: goal, believe, internalise, share, activate • Why activation is the step that stops most people • Debbi’s marathon story as a real example of mindset and follow-through Go to Dwanderful.com, take the quiz, we’ll do a 45-minute call and I’ll answer your questions Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail What’s really stopping you from closing your first real estate deal? We pull back the curtain on the ten roadblocks that keep smart people stuck—fear, “no money,” not knowing what to say, paperwork panic, even the surprising fear of success—and we turn each one into a practical next step. From a raw story of getting fired at Denny’s to knocking on foreclosure doors with a baby on the hip, we show how action, not perfection, builds confidence and checks. We walk you through the easiest on-ramp in the game: wholesaling with a $10 earnest deposit and a clear, ethical seller conversation. You’ll hear the exact script to open doors, how to frame solutions without pressure, and why title companies and mentors can keep your paperwork clean. Then we move from first wins to a real plan: sustain momentum with daily lead habits, grow into rentals and small commercial, and eventually lend your capital to scale without the grind. Throughout, we tackle market anxiety head-on—why adaptable investors profit in boom or bust—and reframe failure as tuition you only pay once if you learn fast. If you’re ready to stack “gold bricks” in your money, health, relationships, and faith, this conversation gives you the mindset and the method. No license needed. No perfect timing required. Just a simple system, steady courage, and a community that has your back. Start with the $10 move, bank your first assignment fee, and let that proof reshape what you believe is possible. If this fires you up, share it with a friend who needs a push, subscribe for more step-by-step strategy, and leave a quick review to tell us what fear you’re ditching first. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We map a clear path to leave a 9–5 and go full-time in real estate using a simple salary system, strict discipline, and smart rentals. Close two deals, build a cash runway, avoid risky credit, and scale into permanent cash flow. • framing the top question: how to go full-time • Dwan’s story of hardship, resolve and early mistakes • why credit card funded quitting is dangerous • the two-deal runway and $1,000 weekly pay • doubling pay after four deals and holding discipline • targeted debt payoff from new profits • buying cash-flow rentals in affordable markets • keeping salary stable while assets grow • out-of-state investing with managers and vendors • resisting lifestyle creep and staying on budget • case study of rapid freedom through focus • simple, repeatable steps for the first two years Subscribe to the podcast, give me a five-star review, watch these on YouTube, share them, take my webinars, take my workshops, get involved with me, take my real estate investing quiz at dwonderful.com. Let's do a strategy session. I will change your finances if you will just let me do it. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail What if the difference between a stalled dream and a thriving investing business was 92 door knocks and the courage to keep going? We open the playbook on real estate’s real tradeoffs—time freedom, income control, and generational wealth—balanced against the very human hurdles of self-motivation, information overload, and patience for the first win. I walk you through the exact path from fired night-shift waitress to 2,000+ deals and even buying a small town. We start with the early days: living inside rehabs to cut costs, learning every tool at Home Depot, mapping foreclosures by hand, and using hard money to move fast. Then we break down the shift that changed everything—wholesaling—and how stacking predictable assignment fees can fund rehabs and rentals without the feast-or-famine cycle. You’ll hear how a simple toolkit—Excel, a calendar, and a call list—beats fancy CRMs when the real job is talking to sellers, solving problems, and getting contracts signed. We also get honest about the cons. Staying self-driven when it rains or when your bank account looks comfy is a real test. Education can help or hurt—choose one mentor, one process, and go deep instead of chasing every new system. Busywork is a trap; measurable action is the cure. Setbacks at the closing table will happen; build buffers and backups so a busted deal doesn’t break your stride. And yes, the first check might take months. That’s not failure—that’s the ramp. Once it clicks, you’ll forecast income by deal count, not wishful thinking. If you want a roadmap to work for yourself, control your hours, and build assets your kids and grandkids can steward, this conversation is your starting line. Tap play, take notes, and then take action. If it helped, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share this with someone who needs a push to knock on door number 92. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We lay out a simple, repeatable plan to find distressed properties, lock a clean contract, and assign it to a proven buyer for a fast, ethical profit. Along the way, we share where the best leads hide, how to build a buyer list in days, and why six parties win on one deal. • wholesaling defined and why it pays fast • 10% target assignment fees by price point • pulling 90‑day foreclosure lists at the courthouse • using Craigslist for hidden motivated sellers • helping homeowners exit foreclosure with dignity • using state contracts without a license via equitable interest • finding buyers at REIA, on social, and through title companies • crafting win‑win‑win outcomes for sellers, buyers, and lenders • low‑cost marketing that beats expensive ads • door knocking mindset and scripts for conversions Take my 5‑minute quiz at dwanderful.com to book a free 45‑minute strategy session with me personally. Leave me a five‑star review, like, follow, and please share. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook at Dwanderful. The truth is in the red letters. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We share the five biggest mistakes from our early years in real estate and the systems that prevent them now. From termites and fire damage to scripts and title work, we break down exact steps to protect profit, trust, and time. • starting broke and door knocking pre‑Google • first deals, lucky wins, and early blind spots • why education beats noise and hype • paperwork that protects both investor and seller • scripts for homeowners, banks, buyers, and contractors • title companies, clear title, and clean closings • inspection essentials: termites, fire, water, mold, foundation • building a local team via RIA and referrals • protecting margins and saying no to bad buyers • creating generational wealth with fewer mistakes One two three fourclosures dot com forward slash goldmine — you invest in that and I will invest in you. Leave a five‑star review, subscribe, and write “Dwan is amazing, wonderful. Her tips are so great.” Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We unpack how to use self-directed IRAs to buy real estate, fund syndications, and even do hard money loans while keeping the same tax advantages as traditional retirement accounts. Henry Yoshida explains the rules, the risks, and how to get started without friction. • Using IRAs to invest in private real estate • How rental income and gains are taxed inside IRAs • Roth IRA benefits for long‑term real estate growth • Who self‑directed IRAs fit best and why timing matters • Hard money lending terms and execution via an IRA • Diversifying into LPs, syndications, and crypto • Why institutions allocate to private markets • Platform steps to open, fund, and deploy capital • Guardrails, paperwork, and keeping expenses inside the IRA • Word of the week: curiosity as an investing edge Subscribe, leave a five‑star review, keep sharing, help me crack two million downloads. We’re this close Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We break down how to turn raw land into builder-ready communities while reducing risk by securing the buyer first. Brandon shares the three-phase model, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and why the right city partners and civil engineer change everything. • buyer-led land targeting and concept planning • securing city buy-in before heavy spend • locking a national builder during due diligence • three phases: entitlement, horizontal, exit • multiple exits to fit the market cycle • designing lots to match builder product lines • choosing developer-friendly states and cities • costly pitfalls from poor engineering and approvals • investor options: passive capital or mastermind coaching • community impact: rooftops, retail, tax base Give us a five-star review, write something nice, subscribe, follow, all of the things because podcasts, you know, we do these for you to help you learn, educate, and help you become a better real estate investor Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We kick off season eight with Jay Patel to unpack how to build steady, inflation‑beating income from real estate using three verticals: distressed deals, durable cash flow, and bridge lending. Along the way, Jay shares how he helped launch India’s first national MLS and why diversification belongs in both portfolios and life. • origins of Proptex and Jay’s 30 years in real estate • building India’s first national MLS and fixing broken data • why a fund instead of a syndication • solving sequence‑of‑returns risk in retirement • three verticals: distressed equity, assisted living and co‑living, bridge lending • targeting 11% with quarterly distributions or compounding • one‑year lockup and investor‑first waterfall • risk management, conservative LTVs and authentic comps • avoiding shiny objects and vetting operators • accessible next steps, calls, and social links • word of the week: diversification Remember that the truth is in the red letters Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail A birthday toast turns into a blueprint for a braver year. We celebrate 67 with honesty about grief, chronic illness, and a new diagnosis, and we choose a simple operating system for 2026: stack gold bricks. A brick can be a workout, a hard phone call, a quiet hour with family, or a closed real estate deal. Coins count, too. When days hit hard, we use a code phrase—“movie day”—to protect morale and communicate needs without giving pain more power than it deserves. Faith frames the plan. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us there’s a season for everything: building and letting go, speaking and staying quiet, weeping and laughing. That lens steadies the heart through a year of loss, a daughter starting chemo right after giving birth, and the strange rhythm of pain that can greet you first thing in the morning. From that place, we choose action that fits the day. We eat for strength, titrate meds wisely, and set energy boundaries that honor the body while keeping momentum. On the money front, we cut through hype and keep to what works in real estate: respectful outreach, consistent follow-up, steady skills, and a bias toward small daily wins. We talk about purging closets and habits, consigning the excess, and making room for the life that fits now. Then we round it out with the five slices that keep us balanced—financial, spiritual, physical, emotional, family—and a third-quarter mindset that plays to win with high-percentage moves. If you’ve been waiting for perfect conditions, this is your invitation to move anyway, one coin, one brick at a time. If this message hits home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Then tell me: what gold brick will you stack today? Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail Stop waiting on the market to bless you with deals. We’re pulling back the curtain on the five public-record lead sources that keep producing—foreclosure, divorce, probate, unpaid taxes, and bankruptcy—and showing how to work them step by step. I walk through the real foreclosure timeline, what your county site actually reveals, and why most investors show up months late with stale lists. You’ll learn where bankruptcy filings live, how to match them to foreclosure records, and why those last-minute moves signal a seller who needs real help right now. This conversation blends strategy with story. I share how losing a house and a car pushed me to the courthouse, a paper map, and door knocking with a baby on my hip—and how that grit led to the first $22k, then $50k, and a career built on solving people’s problems. We talk scripts that lead with options and empathy, from loan mods and forbearance to selling as-is or using creative financing when it makes sense. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by headlines—rates, inventory, recession chatter—this is your antidote: consistent deals rooted in life events that never stop. You’ll leave with a simple plan: pull fresh filings from the last 45–60 days, prioritize by sale dates, and reach out directly. Door knock if you can. If not, combine letters, calls, and social DMs that promise tangible help and a clean exit if needed. That’s how you create triple wins for owners, banks, and your business while stacking steady “gold bricks” of profit. Ready to build a recession-proof pipeline? Subscribe, share this with a fellow investor who needs clarity, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Then pull your first list tonight and tell me which county you’re starting in. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail Some years don’t just challenge you—they level you. After losing my dad and a dear friend, my body crashed, my energy evaporated, and work I love got painfully scarce. The worst part? I couldn’t name why. Steroids, sleep hacks, strict routines—nothing touched the deep, whole-body ache or the fog that made simple tasks feel like mountains. So I did the uncomfortable thing: I kept asking questions until I got real answers. What finally clicked was a second diagnosis layered on my rheumatoid arthritis—fibromyalgia. Suddenly the relentless fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and unpredictable pain made sense. With my doctor, I started Cymbalta and doubled down on an anti-inflammatory approach to food, cutting sugar and refined carbs and trying carnivore short-term. Within days, my mood lifted and the pain dialed down just enough to start moving forward. Not cured, but hopeful. Not sprinting, but finally walking without shame. That’s where a new motto was born: Stack Gold Bricks In 26. Each brick stands for a pillar—health, family, faith, finances, real estate deals, learning, generosity. Big wins are big bricks. Small habits are coins. Both count. I refuse to live in all-or-nothing mode that burns you out and leaves you with nothing to show. This year I’m leaning into practical education—tight YouTube trainings, focused half-day workshops, and back-to-basics real estate strategies for lead generation, fair offers, creative exits, and disciplined follow-through. The market is noisy, but the fundamentals work when you do. If last year bruised you too, you’re not alone. Start with one brick you can place today: book the test, ask for help, prep a low-inflammation meal, or do ten minutes of focused work. We’ll build momentum together—patiently, honestly, and on purpose. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review to tell me your first brick for 2026. Let’s make this the year the small wins stack into something solid. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail Ready to scale beyond flips and small rentals into commercial real estate without stepping on landmines? We sit down with investor and educator Becky Lambert to unpack the blueprint: how to pick the right markets, structure safer debt, and build durable cash flow with tenants who actually stay. Becky has 16 years in commercial under her belt and breaks down the core framework with clarity—what NOI really tells you, how DSCR protects your downside, and why a 1% shift in cap rate can swing a valuation by millions. We dig into the hidden systems that make or break deals: boilers, elevators, roofs, and power capacity. If you’ve ever inherited an old building and found out the hard way what “inspection missed” means, you’ll appreciate the playbook for due diligence that buys leverage at the negotiating table. Becky shares how to curate tenant mixes that pull traffic—think surgeons, PT, pharmacies, and synergistic retail near hospitals—and why staggering lease expirations matters more than squeezing the last dollar on day one. We also explore counter-cyclical assets like storage, the trade-offs in specialized warehouses, and how ground leases and cell towers can add surprising income streams. For those itching to jump in, Becky explains why joining a syndication is a smart first step to learn IRR, equity multiple, and lender relationships from inside the deal. From selecting a market with real growth drivers to designing leases with escalations and creditworthy tenants, this episode gives you a clear path to move up the ladder without gambling your portfolio. If the numbers tell the truth, learn to listen—and let your strategy match what the market actually wants. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a friend who’s eyeing commercial deals. Your support helps more investors find the tools to grow wisely. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We explore how to make work optional by building cash flow that covers living costs, then scale it with tax-advantaged investments. We compare passive-sounding side hustles with truly passive structures and map a path from education to execution. • why “mailbox money” is direct deposit cash flow that does not need your daily labor • calculating a monthly freedom number and replacing expenses in stages • the power of owning assets in an AI-driven economy • vetting sponsors, markets and deal structures for syndications and debt funds • oil and gas cash flow plus long-standing tax incentives • how ultra-wealthy allocate to private equity and commercial real estate • passive versus active paths depending on capital and time • using AI to spot trends and create new ventures • our shared belief that time is the most valuable asset Leave us a five-star review and write a comment about how amazing and dwonderful this interview was here today. If you learned one thing, had fun, heard something new, just anything at all, then follow, like, subscribe, comment, follow me on YouTube, Dwanderful Real Estate Investing. Text the word inflation to the number 33777 to get the free guide. Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
Send us Fan Mail We dig into how investor marketing really works, from targeting to funnels to cost of capital, and why visibility beats postcards. Jason shares a clear playbook for using audits, pixels, and regulations to raise money online without wasting ad spend. • defining investor marketing across ads, content, outreach • mapping funnels from awareness to investment • cost per click, cost per lead, and acquisition benchmarks • quality vs quantity and blended traffic sources • geo targeting and audience personas for real estate • competitor audits with Similarweb, SEMrush, SpyFu • using Facebook Ads Library to study live creatives • retargeting with pixels and mid‑funnel ads • scripting, recording calls, and improving close rates • overview of Reg D, Reg CF, and Reg A structures • building first‑party investor data and scaling • growth as discipline, teams over solo, consistency Give us a follow and a five-star review and write out a message Support the show Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review. Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow: http://www.Dwanderful.com http://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful http://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannel Make it a Dwanderful Day!
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