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The difference between a property that looks like a great deal and one that is actually worth buying can determine your entire real estate investing career. In this episode, Phil breaks down the framework successful investors use to evaluate opportunities, recognize warning signs, and know when walking away is the smartest decision. You’ll learn: How to identify the signals of a strong real estate dealThe red flags that should make you walk awayWhy successful investors develop a “reluctant buyer” mindsetHow to avoid wasting time on weak opportunitiesHow better deal selection can improve your long-term returnsWhy confidence comes from knowing what to look for—not eliminating fear Phil is also joined by a student who once felt frozen by the fear of choosing the wrong property. After developing the ability to recognize stronger opportunities, she is now closing on her latest property. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Discover how we do real estate deals with just $1 down! In this episode, Phil and Brian break down our $1 Down Formula, a simple, repeatable approach that gives investors control, reduces risk, and creates a flywheel of financial freedom.  You’ll also hear from Bryce and Julianne, graduates who used this formula to transform their careers and build a thriving investing business. You’ll Learn: How to connect with motivated off‑market sellersWhy control matters more than cashHow the $1 Down contract fits into creative deal structuresHow to expose your deal to the highest‑paying buyerHow to match the closing strategy to the dealWhy “the best funding is no funding”How repeating the formula creates a long‑term flywheel Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Don't waste years chasing the wrong markets. In this training, Phil and Brian break down how to identify the right areas — the pockets of affordable housing, low inventory, and strong demand that produce consistent, high‑margin deals. You’ll also hear Gilbert’s story of going from a big‑city engineer to a full‑time investor by focusing on the honey holes in his own backyard. You’ll Learn: Why affordable housing is the strongest long‑term demand driverHow inventory levels predict future price movementWhat “skating to where the puck is going” means for investorsHow to identify honey holes in your own backyardThe five traits of profitable neighborhoodsWhy new construction and “nice areas” are often trapsThe dangers of long‑distance investingHow Gilbert built a 10‑year investing career by focusing locallyQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

In this week's Live episode, Phil and Brian break down how real estate investing really works for busy people — how to start part‑time, how to balance it with a full‑time career, and how to make the transition into full‑time real estate at a pace that actually makes sense.  You’ll also hear from Nick, a Freedom Mentor student who’s living this out right now. He has a full‑time career, he’s closed several deals, and he’s working his way into full‑time real estate the right way. Tonight, we walk through his deals, how he balanced them with his job, and how you can put yourself in his shoes and follow the same path. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Meet Michele — a no‑BS, straight‑talking real estate investor who rebuilt her business, moved to the beach, and created long‑term wealth by following a proven mentorship path. Her story is especially powerful for women who want financial freedom, flexibility, and control over their future. Key Topics Covered: Why she pivoted when “what I’m doing is not working anymore”The mindset behind “100% of nothing is not a good plan”How she went from struggling with rentals to eventually building a portfolio inside her solo 401kHow real estate lets her work from anywhereWhy she believes creative real estate is one of the best industries for women How female strengths translate directly into successThe advice she’d give her younger self Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Discover how wholesaling really works in 2026 — why it’s still one of the quickest, lowest‑risk ways to profit in real estate, how to work with off‑market motivated sellers, and how to lock in higher buyers for maximum profit. Featuring real deal stories from Jonathan, a Freedom Mentor apprentice who turned small investments into big wins. His story shows exactly why a quick nickel beats a slow dime in today’s market. What you’ll learn: Why wholesaling is stronger than ever in 2026How off‑market motivated sellers create real opportunityWhat equitable interest is — and why it mattersHow to find the highest paying buyer (not just investors)Multiple closing methods and how they workWhy wholesaling is sustainable long‑termQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Discover how new federal and state laws are reshaping wholesaling, inventory levels, rent controls, and investor strategies — and how to adapt so you stay profitable.  You’ll Learn: How new federal rules affect institutional buyers and inventoryWhy rent control hurts both landlords and tenantsWhich states now restrict or regulate wholesalingHow licensing triggers and disclosure rules workCreative strategies that bypass restrictive lawsHow to adapt your approach so new regulations reduce your competitionQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

In this episode of Freedom Mentor Live, you’ll meet Michele, a Freedom Mentor coach and twenty‑year veteran of creative real estate — who built something most investors only dream about: a simple, effective business that funds the lifestyle she actually wants. Discover how Michele did it — and how you can too. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

In this week's episode, we break down the difference between real estate hype and real estate reality — the slick promises you’ve been told versus the simple, unglamorous work that actually builds wealth. AI tools, viral gurus, overnight-riches schemes, “completely passive” promises… we put all of it to the test so you can stop guessing and start building. You’ll also hear from John, a Freedom Mentor graduate who is living proof of what’s real. On one of his strongest results, he simply showed up prepared, put the contract in hand, and closed while another investor hesitated and walked away. No tricks. No hype. Just the real work most people skip. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Discover what’s actually working in real estate right now and the exact plan we’re using for the rest of 2026. You’ll also hear from returning guest Devin Sheehan, who joins us to reveal how these strategies are producing real results across the country. If you want a clear, practical plan for the second half of 2026, don’t miss this real estate investing update. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

In this week's Live episode, Phil and Brian break down how real estate can be acquired with little or none of your own capital, the honest mechanics behind it, and why the barrier to starting is far lower than most people believe. You’ll also hear Scott’s story — on one of his first properties, he put in about three thousand dollars and walked away with more than forty‑three thousand. On another, he put in under two thousand and walked away with forty‑four. No big budget. No renovation crew. Just simple structuring and the willingness to begin with what he had.  What you'll learn: Why beginners dramatically overestimate how much money they needHow simple, low‑risk deals can produce big returnsHow to structure deals so your capital requirement is tinyWhy starting with what you have beats waiting for perfect conditionsQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

In this Freedom Mentor Live episode, Phil and special guest Krysta break down how to tell a property with real upside from one that quietly drains your time, energy, and future. Krysta shares the exact framework she uses to evaluate deals in minutes, stay detached, and avoid the mistakes that once took her out of real estate for two full years. What You’ll Learn How to spot a strong property in minutes instead of weeksThe markers that separate real upside from surface‑level appealHow solid underwriting helps you make fast, confident decisionsHow to avoid forcing deals that were never thereWhy staying objective protects your time, capital, and judgmentQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

In this Freedom Mentor Live episode, Phil and Brian break down why real estate is a people business, the simple communication techniques that make creative investors extremely profitable, and the three keys to talking to sellers like a pro. You’ll also hear Matt’s story — a graduate of our program who wasn’t a people person at all, but learned these techniques and used them to connect with sellers, understand their real problems, and build a successful creative real estate business.  You'll learn: Why real estate is a people business long before it’s a numbers businessThe three keys to great communication in creative real estateHow to unlocks seller motivationHow to be forthright with solutions without being pushyThe communication techniques Matt used to build his businessWhy you don’t need to be a natural people person to succeedHow mastering communication makes every strategy more effectiveQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Discover the real differences between flipping and rentals, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and how to choose (or combine) both strategies for maximum income and long‑term ROI. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Most investors learn the basics of creative real estate, but the real breakthroughs happen when you learn how to stack multiple strategies together. In this Freedom Mentor Live episode, we break down a real transaction involving seller financing, creative problem‑solving, and a six‑figure profit split — showing exactly what’s possible when you think beyond conventional investing.  Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/