In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Justin, a remarkable individual who transitioned from being a highly recruited engineer to becoming a full-time multi-family mogul at the young age of 25. With over 1 million in equity created and an impressive $130,000 in wholesale profits generated in just two years, Justin has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the real estate investment industry. 

Tune in as we explore his expertise in finding off-market and direct-to-seller deals, as well as his dedication to helping others launch their own successful direct-to-seller businesses.

1:14 Justin explains how he started with his career in DTS processing helping other investors
6:53 Justin shares how he thought of going directly to the sellers and not follow the traditional way.
9:34 Justin expounds about the process of finding deals
14:09 Justin warns about easy money deals.
17:04 Justin describes how his DTS system works
22:41 Justin elaborates how he got deals using his tried and tested system.
28:00 Valerie and Justin talk about the difference of doing DTS and going through realtors

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

In this episode, we meet Hadar Orkibi, an Israeli-born real estate enthusiast who shares his journey from being a licensed agent in Israel to becoming a successful investor in the United States. Hadar grew up helping his father with his real estate ventures and developed a fascination for the freedom that passive income can bring. Wanting to explore real estate further, he obtained their license and gained experience in renting properties. However, Hadar soon realized that being an agent wasn't the right fit for him. He desired to be on the other side of the spectrum as property owners, reaping the benefits of passive income. Moving to New Zealand with his wife, they immersed themselves in the local market, doing manual labor and engaging with real estate investor associations.

They started trading properties as a wholesaler and built a portfolio of small multifamily units and commercial real estate. As the New Zealand market became less favorable for cash flow, Hadar set his sights on the United States. With his mother being an American citizen, he had the advantage of easy travel and access to financing.

After thorough market research and exploring different cities, Hadar began investing in the United States, starting with smaller properties. He honed his skills in wholesaling and joined a coaching program to gain knowledge and confidence. Their first major deal, a 45-unit apartment community, proved to be a turning point in Hadar's career.

Since then, he has experienced significant positive growth and is actively expanding their real estate portfolio. Tune in to hear more about Hadar Orkibi's journey and the lessons they've learned along the way.

1:59 Hadar starts on how he got into investing and his background coming from Tel Aviv, Israel

10:09 Hadar gives some valuable points on where to start if you’re planning to be in the real estate field

13:42 Hadar shares how Bigger Pockets has helped him as a rookie in real estate

17:39 Hadar and Valerie talk about learning continuously for growth

23:48 Hadar talks his side about investing in specific markets

32:55 Hadar explains investing remotely or out of where they physically live

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

After completing a seven-year journey to earn his doctorate in physical therapy, Lee Yoder ventured into the field and initially found a satisfying position as a home health physical therapist. The flexibility and convenience of scheduling allowed him to balance work and family life effectively. However, he soon realized that the job didn't provide the level of challenge and fulfillment he sought. Lee then transitioned to a startup staffing company where he gradually moved away from physical therapy and assumed a role in operations. 

This change brought excitement and fulfillment, but unfortunately, it demanded more of his time and compromised the flexibility he once enjoyed. As his wife and him were starting our family, he didn't want their lives to revolve solely around my work schedule. Recognizing the need for a different path, they embarked on a journey towards financial independence. Exploring various options and reading books like "Rich Dad Poor Dad," he realized there was a different game to play beyond the conventional career choices. With a risk-taking and ambitious nature, Lee decided to venture into entrepreneurship, particularly real estate. 

Discover how Lee Yoder balanced work and family, explored alternative options, and started his real estate side hustle while maintaining stability as a physical therapist in this episode.

3:01 Lee starts off with how he was led to the real estate path

7:29 Lee is asked what his goals were and is wealth a major part of it

10:27 Lee talks about how real estate looked like for him at the start

14:45 Lee explains the struggles he experienced starting fix&flip

19:27 Lee expounds how he transitioned from fix&flips to doing syndications

26:26 Less lays down the trainings and books he recommends for development

29:51 Lee explains his goals and aspirations in the future

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

In this episode, we are joined by Jesse Dickens, a seasoned professional in the real estate industry. Jesse's background in Cardiac Sonography led him to a director of operations role for a mobile imaging company in Denver, Colorado. However, his desire to regain control of his time and prioritize family led him on an exciting journey into real estate.

Jesse's initial motivation for entering the real estate market was to create more quality time with his loved ones. After successfully completing three flips, he recognized the potential of commercial real estate and joined the Wheelbarrow Profits Mentorship Program to gain industry knowledge and expertise.

Jesse's impressive portfolio boasts involvement in over 340 units across Arizona and South Carolina. In addition to his commercial real estate ventures, Jesse also manages a fund dedicated to short-term rentals. His goal for this year is to acquire 150 properties across various markets in the United States. Jesse's investment strategy is centered around diversification and finding opportunities that align with his investors' preferences.

In this engaging conversation, we delve into Jesse's journey and glean insights into his experiences as a real estate professional. Join us as we explore topics such as transitioning from a medical profession to the world of real estate, lessons learned from Jesse's early flips and how they influenced his career path, the benefits and challenges of venturing into the commercial real estate space, and how the Wheelbarrow Profits Mentorship Program helped Jesse grow as a real estate professional.

2:05 Jesse delves into his story and how he started his journey

4:13 Jesse weighs in if he’s staying in the medical field or fully transition to real estate

7:15 Valerie asks how much time Jesse plans to spend in his current field

16:44 Jesse explains how being in the underwriting pod turned out and how it helped him

20:44 Jesse elaborates on the STR fund

27:21 Jesse talks about what real estate investments he’s been working on and more

32:36 Jesse shares the books that helped him out

35:21 Valerie and Jessie touches on the BTS of social media

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Weaver, a multi-faceted entrepreneur who wears many hats. As an author, speaker, coach, and real estate investor, Sarah shares her journey of owning and managing 19 units in four different states while also traveling the world. She runs three successful businesses that serve both real estate investors and agents, and she's been fully nomadic since 2019, traveling to 47 countries on six continents. Join us as Sarah discusses her experiences, challenges, and successes as a real estate investor and nomadic entrepreneur.

1:38 Sarah starts off with her background and how she started with being a digital nomad

2:58 Sarah talks about how she started with real estate investing

8:37 Sarah explains how living in the moment and not waiting for the right moment can benefit your quality of life

12:08 Sarah shares her vivid vision and how it helped her tick off some boxes in her list of vision.

17:35 Sarah explains how she manages her multiple rental properties as a digital nomad.

18:31 Sarah describes how the retreats she offers to real estate investors shows them the life they deserve.

23:22 Sarah talks about how she taught herself in real estate with self-development books and mentorship programs.

27:43 Sarah shares how she struggled with keeping it consistent when it comes to health and fitness.

29:30 Sarah gives key points on where to start with real estate or self development.

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

"Meet the Inspiring Couple Creating Short-Term Housing for Pilots in Alaska and Kentucky"

On today's episode, we are excited to share the inspiring story of Anne Marie and Jeremy. This dynamic couple with six children residing in Anchorage, Alaska has achieved remarkable success in their careers.

Jeremy, a retired Air Force Colonel, currently works as a pilot for UPS, flying internationally on 747s. Anne Marie, on the other hand, is a licensed physical therapist, real estate professional, and kinesiology specialist. During the week, she works as an asset manager and is passionate about helping people heal and restore.

Their real estate investing journey began in 2000 when they purchased a single-family rental during a military move. They later shifted their focus to multi-family properties and have now become independent general partners and joint ventures in different locations across the US.

In their most recent entrepreneurship venture, Anne Marie and Jeremy converted multi-family units into short-term housing for UPS and FedEx pilots in Anchorage, Alaska, and Louisville, Kentucky. They currently provide temporary housing for over 60 pilots.

Anne Marie and Jeremy's ultimate goal is to use the proceeds from their real estate investments to purchase land and establish a healing wellness center. We are in awe of their dedication and commitment to achieving their dreams while raising a beautiful family. Tune in to this episode to learn more about their inspiring journey.

2:46 Anne Marie talks about how she started real estate investing with her husband

7:24 Valerie asks Anne Marie about frequent relocation because of her husband’s military background

12:35 Anne Marie shares what the meaning of success is for her

19:22 Anne Marie dabbles on long term goals

22:23 Anne Marie shares books she recommend that helped her learn and gain knowledge

24:10 Anne Marie explains habits she has formed in order to be successful

27:00 Valerie and Anne Marie discuss setting frameworks in your day to day 

33:54 Anne Marie shares their plans moving forward in terms of real estate

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

“Family Comes First”

After being called to volunteer in an accident by his firefighter father, he found interest in volunteer work, specifically firefighting. However, after realizing that his dedication to firefighting meant missing out on important family moments like recitals, games, holidays, and milestones, he began to look for a career that would allow him to balance his passion for helping others with his commitment to his family. As fate would have it, he stumbled upon the world of real estate and quickly fell in love with the opportunities it presented. With his drive and determination, he soon found success in the industry, while still being able to be present for his family when they needed him.

Chad Tucker is the owner and operator of Acorn Capital Solutions, a multi-family investment company based in central Florida. With a mission to provide safe, clean, and professional management housing to residents in the area while generating passive income for investors, Chad has established himself as a prominent figure in the real estate investment community. Despite being a full-time firefighter and a father of four, Chad's dedication to multi-family investing has led him to assess and asset manage over 61 units valued at 8.5 million since 2020. His expertise in the field and commitment to delivering quality housing make him an invaluable asset to the industry. 

1:42 Chad talks about how he started his career

4:37 Valerie and Chad talk about the wonders of the multifamily world and networking

10:45 Chad shares his first multi family real estate deal

15:05 Valerie asks if what Chad is planning to pursue moving forward

16:29 Chad gets real on fears surrounding real estate deals 

19:18 Chad talks about outsourcing your tasks

24:48 Chad shares how he manages to juggle his full time W2 and real estate business

28:31 Chad explains why some people stop from pursuing their goals

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.

“Opportunities Are Everywhere”

In this week's episode, we chat with Don Spafford, who started his career in the finance sector. With a background in education, finance and security investing, Don pursued a career as a financial advisor. After the 2008 market crash, Don found himself without a job, but he and his wife, a realtor, saw an opportunity in the crashing housing market. In 2017, they made their first investment which they found off of Craigslist, a fourplex, and went on to invest in commercial real estate. 

Fast-forward to 2021, and Don is now a partner in Happy Camper Capital, a company that does RV resorts syndication, and on top of that, a build-to-rent multifamily group that is currently developing over 600 apartment units. Hear Don's story and learn how he achieved success in real estate investment.

2:30 Don elaborates his background.

12:49 Don shares how he acquired his first investment property without savings.

14:40 Don explains how he started with his ground-up development projects and his RV resorts syndication.

16:00 Don talks about the importance of networking and how it played a big part in his success

17:38 Don shares how a couple of developers he worked with before offered an investor seat with a new building.

20:53 Don talks about the benefits of building then holding it for more appreciation and generational wealth.

25:50 Don explains why he prefers investing in commercial real estate than on multifamily real estate.

29:40 Valerie asks what’s next with his investment venture.

If you're looking for a podcast that can help you build wealth and plan for your future, then look no further.

Wealth By Choice is a podcast that focuses on how to become successful and achieve the life you desire. It is hosted by Valerie Shirah, a business owner, real estate investor, and mindset coach. She interviews successful entrepreneurs and investors who share their stories and struggles on their journey toward high-level success.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience in building wealth, WBC can help you take your life to the next level.

To know more about what we do, Follow our page at https://tinyurl.com/WealthbyChoice or you can join https://tinyurl.com/wealth-building-network community to meet like-minded individuals.