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Let’s start 2026 inspired. Chad Byard spent six years grinding through traditional rehabs—including a brutal $200,000 renovation that produced just $60,000 in profit. Burned out and searching for a scalable path, Chad found Investor Creator and pivoted into PPC marketing, creative financing, and reverse negotiation—completely reshaping his business. Over the past two years, Chad has generated $1.3M in profit, and he’s on track for multiple seven figures by the end of 2026. In this conversation, Chad breaks down how he now buys properties remotely, closes deals without making offers, builds equity using Sub2 strategies, and runs a growing team—while still working a full-time W-2 job. ⏱️ Episode Highlights (00:00) Chad’s background and six years of traditional investing (05:00) Why big rehabs aren’t scalable (10:20) How Chad joined Investor Creator (11:25) First PPC deal: a $40K remote flip (17:00) Creative financing explained (20:45) Sub2 deal breakdown (simple example) (23:40) How to buy and sell houses you’ve never seen (26:15) Renegotiating after inspections (32:00) Reverse negotiation: never making an offer (37:45) How reverse negotiation increases profits (42:00) Chad’s business today: team, systems, and scale (45:45) Running deals while working a full-time job (50:45) What’s next: a 12–15 deals/month vision for 2026 📢 Resources 👉 Book a call to learn how you can mirror Chad’s success: https://learn.investorcreator.com/social 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com

Zane Broch is a 19-year-old real estate investor who has built serious momentum in under 90 days. In this episode, he breaks down how he secured 9 contract purchases and built over $330k in equity in just 2.5 months using the Investor Creator system. Zane shares his journey from being a licensed real estate agent to building a scalable investing business, how he overcame early hesitation, trusted the system when leads were slow, and quickly put multiple creative deals under contract.  This episode is a powerful case study in building a compelling vision and focus to solve bigger problems and create bigger wins.    ⏱️ Episode Highlights:  (00:00) Why building belief comes before building strategy (04:05) Why being an agent wasn't scalable for Zane (06:15) Hesitation to join IC, and then discovering Sub2 deals (08:45) Trusting the system and getting to the first triage call (11:55) First deal breakdown: divorce motivation (15:20) Sub3 explained with real numbers (19:10) Where to find owner-finance buyers (20:00) How many deals and current equity position (23:30) Funding deals: private money vs. hard money (27:40) Buying houses for $3,000 (32:00) Marketing spend and ROI (36:00) REIAs and why they are good for money, not deals (41:30) Lead volume and conversion benchmarks in the IC system (47:00) When to hire more people (it's earlier than you think!) (52:05) The key to winning bigger Resources:  Book a call with us to learn how you can follow in Zane's footsteps: https://learn.investorcreator.com/social  Check out how Justin Freishtat raised $10M in his first year! Find your local Real Estate Investors Association https://nationalreia.org/  🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com   

In this live support call that we are sharing with the listeners, we dive deep into the script work fundamentals, saying the right words at the right time and using positive and negative reinforcement. Using real student deals, role plays, and live Q&A, we breaks down the hierarchy of script mastery, how to handle objections with confidence, why parables influence seller decisions, and the exact sequences we use to convert tough conversations into signed agreements. You’ll also hear detailed analysis of real deals, including when to assign, when to hold paper, how to evaluate sub2/sub3 structures, and how to think strategically about note value, cash flow, and opportunity cost. This episode is packed with practical instruction for anyone serious about improving their negotiation and acquisition skills. ⏱️ Episode highlights: - (00:00) Why Script Mastery Drives Everything - (05:00) How to Use Parables to Influence Seller Decisions - (09:30) Handling Competition and Seller Hesitation - (14:30) Lead Motivation and When to Move to Perfect Presentation - (19:30) Renegotiation, Inspections and the Myth of “Be Yourself” - (24:45) Objection Handling: “I Need to Talk to Someone Before Signing” - (33:00) Tie-Downs, Push–Pull Dynamics and Status Alignment - (38:45) Deal Review: Assign vs Keep, Cash Flow vs Opportunity Cost - (45:00) What Makes a Deal Worth Keeping? - (50:00) Note Buyers and Pricing Notes for Sale - (52:00) Objection: “I Don’t Want the Mortgage in My Name” - (56:00) Deal Review: Four-Unit Property in Louisiana - (58:00) Sub3 vs Sub2 — Choosing the Right Structure - (1:07:30) Full Role Play: Pendulum Swing (Sub3 → Sub2 → Some Now/Some Later - (1:15:30) When Should You Sell a Note? - (1:19:36) Deal #2: Storm Damage, Insurance & High-Return Sub3 Structure - (1:22:00–1:50:00) Open Q&A, Additional Deal Analysis & Closing Discussion 📢 Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Listen to our other show: Investor Creator's Deals  

Justin Freishtat  is a former door-to-door sales leader who reinvented himself as a capital raiser—bringing in $10M in his first year through personal branding, networking, and strategic deal partnerships. Justin breaks down the mindset and mechanics behind building a credible online brand, using social proof to get on major podcasts, raising capital from accredited investors without ads, and partnering on major projects like Safe Space (AI security tech) and The Bend ($4B Tennessee development). Brad and Justin also cover the current state of the commercial real estate market, what’s coming next, and how disciplined buying can protect you even in turbulent times. ⏱️ Episode Highlights: (00:00) How Justin transitioned from door-to-door sales to capital raising and real estate (04:00)Why you should build your personal brand before you have the big deal (07:30) Practical steps to build a credible online presence (even if you’re “just” an accountant, roofer, or W-2 employee now) (12:00) How Justin uses social media, podcasts, and in-person networking to create inbound investor leads (15:00) How Safe Space is using AI and camera tech to prevent real-world threats in schools, prisons, and healthcare (23:30) The story behind The Bend: a generational $4B+ Tennessee development and why early LPs have already seen massive paper gains (28:00) How Justin thinks about pairing debt funds vs. equity deals to balance cash flow and long-term upside (29:30) Why many commercial syndications are struggling—and how disciplined buying and smart structures create opportunity (33:30) Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Justin Resources & Links: Invest with Justin / Learn more: pitchEquityFund.com SafeSpace https://safespaceglobal.ai/ Connect with Justin Freishtat on Instagram: @justinfreishtat 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator’s Deals Podcast  

In this live support session, Brad Smotherman walks through multiple real investor challenges — from foreclosure threats and trust structures, to as-is valuations, novation issues, rural exit strategies, and when to repair vs. sell as-is. You'll hear real-world deal breakdowns and decision frameworks you can apply immediately. You’ll hear investors troubleshoot sub2 deals, navigate do-on-sale clause threats, evaluate questionable comps, negotiate tricky seller situations, and decide whether to rehab or wholesale. If you want to understand how experienced investors solve high-pressure problems in real time, this is your episode. 🎧 Episode Highlights: - (01:15) Deal #1 — Sub2 foreclosure threat + trust structure issues - (06:55) How to negotiate with title attorneys  - (08:40) When trust structures add unnecessary complexity - (13:40) Deal #2 — As-Is Values & Comping Challenges - (16:45) Deal #3 — Novation Issues & Sellers in Existing Contracts - (19:45) Backup offers & waiting out a contract ethically - (22:30) Deal #4 — Two Houses on One Lot: Creative Structuring - (30:55) Deal #5 — Rehab or Sell As-Is? (The Siding Problem) - (42:00) Minimum repairs needed to qualify for financing (FHA issues) - (44:00) How buyers decide in the first 60 seconds - (47:00) Deal #6 — Raising $90K: Sub2 vs. Retail Problem - (51:00) Deal #7 — POA Problems with Banks - (56:40) Deal #8 — Rural Property With No Buyers: What to Do - (59:20) Buying a Personal Home That Still Cashflows - (1:06:00) The $5,000 House 📢 Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Listen to our other show: Investor Creator's Deals 

Want to build consistent cash flow no matter what the real estate market is doing? In this episode, we’ll change the way you think about real estate investing by showing you how to create cash flow and consistency through deal structure — so you can thrive in both seller’s and buyer’s markets. You’ll discover how to attract motivated leads, negotiate them to contract, and use multiple exit strategies (without needing tons of capital or relying on retail sales). We’ll walk through real examples, creative financing methods, and deal structures that make your business market-proof. What You’ll Learn: How to build a repeatable system for cash flow Using problem-solving as an opportunity in real estate The 3 pillars of purchasing properties Generating leads with targeted marketing campaigns Mastering reverse negotiation and creative deal structures Leveraging owner financing, Sub2 deals, and notes for profit Managing risk while building long-term wealth Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:52) Market Dynamics & Opportunities (05:51) Problem-Solving in Real Estate (14:42) Creating Cash Flow in Any Market (23:25) 3 Pillars of Purchasing (26:43) Marketing for Motivated Sellers (34:52) Seller Intent vs. Motivation (39:29) Reverse Negotiation (45:45) Deal Structures in a Buyer’s Market (49:20) Deeds, Notes & Owner Financing (01:00:30) Risk Management in Complex Deals (01:07:55) Sub2 Deals & IRS Liens (01:13:10) Success Stories of our Apprentices (01:17:30) Creative Financing for Beginners (01:24:14) The Investor Creator Apprenticeship Program (01:35:01) Building Long-Term Wealth Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community → learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Listen to our previous episode on Navigating Changing Markets 

The real estate market is shifting — and for many investors, that creates uncertainty. But with the right strategies, you can not only survive, but thrive in both hot and cold markets. In this episode, recorded at our Million Dollar Roundtable Intensive, we dive into practical tools for making smarter decisions, reducing risk, and creating lasting success in real estate investing. From seller negotiations to inventory strategies, you’ll learn how to build confidence and resilience in any market. What You’ll Learn: - How to operate in both hot and cold markets - Doing proper Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) - How to communicate and negotiate with sellers effectively - Using Negative Walkaways to acquire properties - Why sales-focused staffing matters in a shifting market - How to reassess inventory and pricing strategies with confidence Chapters: (00:00) Navigating Changing Markets (01:02) Buyer vs. Seller Dynamics (05:44) Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) (17:59) Effective Seller Negotiations (26:25) Negative Walkaways Strategy (27:16) Navigating Financial Solutions (32:06) Maximizing Process Over Single Deals (37:44) Note Selling & Cash Flow (41:44) Sales-Focused Staffing Approach (47:08) Reassessing Market Strategies Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community → learn.investorcreator.com  🎧 Listen to more deals on the Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

We’re back with Scott and Shelby, a husband-and-wife team from Utah, to dive deeper into their first few weeks as real estate investors with Investor Creator. In this episode, they share the exact steps that helped them create $200K in equity positions—from generating leads to closing deals—plus the systems that made it all possible. You’ll discover: -How to attract hyper-motivated sellers -How we do deals without ever making offers -Smart deal structures for long-term passive wealth Episode Breakdown: (00:00) – The pillars of the Investor Creator methodology (11:22) – Scott & Shelby’s background and investing journey (16:26) – Running ads, lead generation and landing their first deals (23:28) – From triage calls to closing: a step-by-step look (30:04) – Navigating inheritance situations and seller motivations (39:22) – Best and worst deals (and key lessons learned) (44:58) – Advice for new investors + the power of community Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community → learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Listen to more deals on the Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

Discover how to buy $1M+ in equity every single month through direct-to-seller marketing. This episode features Brad’s live presentation from the Mr. Landlord Convention in Indianapolis, hosted by Jeffrey Taylor — the nation’s top landlord educator. Brad walks you through the Investor Creator's three systems for acquiring equity-rich properties consistently. Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned pro, you’ll discover new strategies to increase deal flow, improve negotiations, and find motivated sellers in every market. You'll learn: ✅ Proven methods for buying equity-rich properties ✅ How to find, qualify and assess motivated sellers ✅ The art of building rapport that makes negotiations smoother ✅ The human side of real estate transactions investors tend to overlook ✅ How to create a steady and predictable deal flow 🎧 Episode Highlights: (00:00) Introduction to Investor Creator and Mr. Landlord Convention (00:57) Challenges in Direct to Seller Marketing (02:18) Presentation Overview: Buying a Million per Month (04:39) Brad's Confessions and Goals (09:52) Understanding the Audience's Experience (11:12) The Problem is the Opportunity (16:28) The Importance of Direct to Seller Marketing (21:15) The Need for Equity in Real Estate Transactions (24:28) Understanding Cash Flow vs. Equity (26:01) The Value of Inventory in Real Estate (29:47) Changing Perspectives on Market Problems (31:16) The Power of Direct Marketing Strategies (34:33) Behind the Scenes of a Million Dollar Purchasing System (40:43) Three Key Systems for Successful Purchasing (54:57) The Human Side of Real Estate Negotiation (01:02:28) Reverse Negotiation Techniques (01:08:35) The Triage Call: Understanding Seller Motivation (01:17:14) The Perfect Presentation: Building Rapport (01:32:31) Negotiation Strategies: Price and Terms (01:45:00) Q&A with the Audience 📢 Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

Scott and Shelby have been running their ads for 2 weeks. Just two weeks of implementation - and they have 4 deals under contract and over $200,000 in equity position! So marketing is working, they are on track to be at more than 10 deals in their first month with Investor Creator. But how do they fulfill that? How do you manage when things are going too well?  In this episode, we are going through the specifics on some of their deals:  ✅ How to buy partial interest ✅ How to deal with partition suits ✅ How to structure a deal to create cash flow
 ✅ Creating free and clear notes ✅ How to manage the overflow of leads Join us as we follow Scott and Shelby on their journey from startup to struggle to success!  🎧 Episode Highlights: (00:00) Scott and Shelby's rapid success in real estate (02:30) The challenges of rapid growth and fulfillment (05:58) Understanding complex real estate deals (12:18) How to prioritize leads when marketing works too well   (16:00) Ranking deals and overcoming decision fatigue (20:00) Profit that Scott and Shelby are after (29:00) When to hire a realtor to help with selling the houses 📢 Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator's Deals Podcast  

🚀 What started as a side hustle editing videos in college turned into an incredible journey for Brandon Clemente, now on track to become the youngest 7-figure owner in the Investor Creator community. At just 21 years old, Brandon made $300K part-time in only seven months while balancing college life! In this episode, Brandon shares: 
✅ How he got started in real estate
 ✅ A breakdown of his first deals
 ✅ The strategies that helped him do this part-time and scale quickly 
✅ Marketing and negotiation tips that work The way it’s going for him, this kid is going to retire by the time he’s 30. So listen, learn and get inspired by Brandon’s success!   🎧 Episode Highlights: (00:00) From college student to investor: Brandon’s journey (03:04) Finding your “Why” when starting a business (07:47) Overcoming skepticism about the industry (12:05) How video editing led to real estate investing (15:42) First steps in real estate (19:02) Breaking down Brandon’s first deal (25:39) The second deal: A motivated seller’s story (31:10) Brandon’s first flip experience (35:10) Scaling cash flow with creative deals (39:03) Marketing strategies that work (45:26) Mastering negotiation tactics (51:41) Brandon’s plans for the future 📢 Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator's Deals Podcast  

Our guest today is one of the secret weapons of the Investor Creator Community. David Chapman is the founder of Webrageous,  and he has worked with real estate investors, lawyers, and other businesses to deliver exceptional ROI through targeted pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns. David talks all about Google ads, drawing from his 20-year experience in the space. You’ll hear about the evolution of Google ads, ads management, how to lead generate effectively, some changes he’s seen with introducing AI into the market and how that’s potentially going to affect marketing in the future. Tune in!  What is Covered:  (00:00) Why you want to know David and what he does (01:41) The evolution of Google Ads - past to present (03:51) Changes in Google Ads and digital marketing (09:59) Strategies for effective lead generation (14:14) How to optimize landing pages for conversions (18:10) Investment and budgeting for Google Ads (23:21) Understanding lead quality and ROI (25:26) How to select your market area for pay per click campaigns (29:36) The invaluable role of community in real estate success (35:34) How to learn to adapt to changing market conditions (42:28) The role of AI in lead management (49:21) Final thoughts and future directions Resources:  - Get in touch with David at https://www.webrageous.com  - Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com/   - Check out our other show, Investor Creator's Deals Podcast 

This month, we’re sharing some of our open support calls. Not only are they so much fun and you never know what is going to happen and what breakthroughs we’re going to see on these calls, but the concrete deals people bring to us, the questions and the potential challenges that they have - it challenges us to really make sure we’re on the forefront of the current market, the techniques and the strategies.   So buckle up and get your notebooks ready for this rapid fire of about 80 minutes of material that's straight from the trenches of the real estate investing business. It’s an amazing learning opportunity for all you investors out there.  What is Covered:  (00:00) What open support calls are and a quick sparkling water endorsement (02:29) Foreclosure challenges - a case against paying off the bank (05:49) Understanding as-is property valuation to avoid costly repairs (09:09) Contractual obligations and breach concerns (11:49) Exploring property subdivision and financing options (15:00) Innovations in real estate transactions (17:53) Strategies for selling properties and targeting buyers (33:53) Analyzing property value and offers (36:12) Realtor experience: pros and cons (39:39) How to evaluate repair costs and contractor quality (43:55) Renovations before selling - yes or no? (49:11) Examples of Sub2 deals and financing options (58:10) Navigating title transfers (01:00:03) Marketing strategies for real estate (01:03:00) Personal vs. investment property goals (01:06:00) Current market dynamics in Florida (01:07:56) How to find the right real estate agent (01:09:48) Evaluating property listings and photos (01:16:56) Scaling real estate investments and cash flow Resources:  - Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com/  - Check out our other show, Investor Creator's Deals Podcast  

It’s been a while, but here’s an important (and a bit longer!) episode about the legalities and illegalities of hard money financing in Tennessee. Today you're going to learn about the lender-borrower relationship, the hierarchy of the real estate business, but also about how you can check for the regulations about hard money financing in your own state. You’ll hear the details of my litigation against two lenders for the breach of contract and R.I.C.O. violations, and I’m also going to introduce you to my all-star legal team that is helping me fight this fight. And I hope that the results of this legal endeavor will have long-term effects and benefits for all of you investors creators out there.    What is Covered:  - What would you do in this situation? (the scenario I laid out to my Scale group) - How I discovered the legalities and illegalities of hard money financing in Tennessee - The reason why some loans are illegal - “The borrower is slave to the lender.” Emotional aspects of the borrower-lender relationship - The hierarchy and power dynamics in the real estate business - State of Tennessee’s position and the initial reactions of lenders - Litigation, lenders’ defense and the concept of R.I.C.O. - The impact of this legal action on title companies and real estate associations - Introducing my team of legal experts and the next steps    Resources:  - Learn more about R.I.C.O. https://www.ussc.gov/guidelines/primers/rico   - Listen to the RICO Report Podcast https://www.troutman.com/rico-report.html  - Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6 

It's time again to celebrate the wins of the Investor Creator Apprentices. Leah and Wes have been with us for two and a half years. During that time they captured $1,000,000 in equity, all while doing real estate part-time, Wes having a full-time job, and Leah homeschooling their five children (which is another full-time job.) How did they do it? What was their first deal, their favorite deal, their worst deal? How do they manage their business and family life? What tips and insights do they have for you guys? Let's hear it from Leah and Wes! What is Covered: (03:45) Why Leah and Wes got into real estate investing (09:03) Trepidation and misconceptions they had coming into the business (12:40) The journey from the decision to do the business until the first deal (14:55) What owner financing is (20:15) Changing the belief system after the first successful deal (22:10) How Leah and Wes manage the workload with a full-time job, two part-time jobs and homeschooling (28:15) Balancing business and marriage and whether it's possible to do this business on your own without your spouse (34:20) Where to find virtual assistance and how to pay them (35:10)  A walk through a typical purchasing process (39:45) Google Ads monthly spending (40:45) Handling title company, real estate attorney, insurance, company structure etc. (42:58) Wes and Leah's favorite and least favorite deal so far (51:54) How to handle contractors remotely (55:29) Experiences with realtors (59:00) How quickly you can move to the perfect presentation call (01:00:52) Should you nudge your friends into the business? (01:02:00) Sticking to the Investor Creator script vs. diverging from the script To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created success for Leah and Wes, visit us at https://investorcreator.com/ Resources:  - Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6 - Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator's Deals Podcast