I’ve known Mike Hambright for years. He’s one of the few guys in this industry who has not only done a ton of deals himself, but also has his finger on the pulse of what’s really working across the country through his mastermind, Investor Fuel. He’s been podcasting almost as long as I have, and we always have deep, no-fluff conversations when we talk, and this one is no exception.

Mike shares what he’s seeing in the single-family market right now and why some investors are thriving while others are disappearing. We dig into what’s really working, from marketing strategies to smart scaling, and why staying focused is more important now than ever. This is not about pie-in-the-sky dreams. It’s about practical, real strategies that work in a market that’s shifting fast.

We talk about what kind of team and budget it takes to build a million-dollar operation (hint: you’ll want to crunch some numbers after this), how the best investors are doing more with less, and why keeping it small might actually be your smartest move. If you're feeling the tension between scaling up and burning out, this episode is for you.

What’s Inside:

—Why direct mail still works and why top investors lean on it hard

—The one skill every investor must master, no matter what the market is doing

—How to know if you're building a business or just owning your job

—Smart ways to scale without blowing your budget or your sanity

I get it—one of the scariest things about jumping into land deals is the money. You’ve sent out all those offers and BAM—a seller says “yes.” But then the anxiety starts. Where will you get the cash to close the deal? That’s why I brought Elise Limoges from Liberty Land Group on the show. Elise doesn’t just fund your deals—her team practically partners with you and takes most of the risk off your plate!

You’re going to love this one if funding feels like your biggest bottleneck. Elise breaks down exactly how land funding partnerships work so you can keep doing what you do best: finding deals and stacking up profits. Even if you're brand new, you don’t need to be scared of losing money or making rookie mistakes—Elise and her team have done over 700 land deals in almost every state and have seen it all (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Whether you're doing small flips or chasing six-figure spreads, now you’ve got a battle-tested partner backing your deals so you don’t have to gamble with your own money.

What’s Inside:

—Exactly how deal funding partnerships work for land investors (and how Liberty Land Group partners with YOU, not just lends cash).

—The top mistakes new land investors make (and how to avoid beginner traps, bad “deals,” and unnecessary risk).

—How to use funding partners as a “filter” and get access to pro-level due diligence—BEFORE you buy

—Best practices for finding hot land deals in today’s market, plus how to work with realtors and price for fast sales.

This episode might save your next deal…and maybe even your marriage. Stacey Martino is a real estate investor turned relationship strategist who’s helped hundreds of thousands of people transform their lives using a method she and her husband, Paul, developed over the last 14+ years. She's also the author of the powerful book The Missing Piece and trust me, it's not just about marriage.

Here, we dive into what real rapport-building looks like, not just with your spouse or family, but with sellers, buyers, and business partners. Stacey breaks down why so many real estate deals fall apart due to broken communication (not bad numbers) and how mastering relationship dynamics can radically improve your closings, your cash flow, and your sanity.

We talk about win-win vs. win-lose thinking, how to talk to angry sellers without triggering defensiveness, and why your deal-making strategy might be sabotaging your success if you don’t understand how people are wired. It’s a must-listen for anyone in real estate or in a relationship. So… basically everyone.

What’s Inside:

—How Stacey and Paul Martino’s relationship strategy has helped hundreds of thousands

—Why broken communication ruins real estate deals and how to fix it

—How to talk to angry sellers without triggering defensiveness