• Owning Your Own Mortgage Company
    Sep 28 2022

    Do you want to be all up on that generational wealth tip but don’t know where to start? Dana T Jones is the man; he’ll show you how. In this episode, he shows how he went from being ‘Mr. Fix n Flip’ to owning his own mortgage company in four years – proving you can too.

    Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to refinance your property, or struggling financially and needing a creative solution to unlock your mortgage, Dana believes that there’s a way for you to get some of that generational wealth using real estate. After all, it’s real estate that’s still gonna be here when you’re gone.

    “We’re showing our clients how investing in real estate is the first key to building generational wealth. Real estate is the one thing that’s gonna be on this earth when you’re not here, so why not just invest now? It’s never too late to do it.” – Dana T Jones 

    In This Episode:

    - The three key benefits of owning a mortgage company

    - The story of how Dana met his wife and started his own mortgage company

    - Looking at real estate from a mortgage angle

    - Understanding real estate as a transition and not a transaction

    - Hiring loan officers and the value of having a good team


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    11 mins
  • It’s all About the Business Credit
    Sep 22 2022

    Have you been maxing out your credit card to get renovations done on your property? Why put your personal credit score at risk? Your boy from Baltimore is here to explain why it makes sense to build good business credit – and exactly how to do it. 

    Dana T Jones is hungry to build his real estate empire – and he’s happy to show you how to too!

    Working with OPM (Other People’s Money) and treating your LLC as a separate entity to you is all part of the game. We need mentors like Dana T Jones to break it down for us, explaining why business credit is such a beautiful thing!

    “Your credit is everything. That’s your word, that’s your name, that’s who you are. So you don’t wanna walk around with a low credit score.” – Dana T Jones 

    In This Episode:

    - Building your business credit to start a new business with zero percent down

    - Using APR credit cards effectively -  from Home Depot to PayPal

    - Keeping your private credit away from inquiries so your credit score isn’t affected

    - Working with a mentor to understand the big picture finance

    - The mindset of dominating the real estate game


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    15 mins
  • Creating Positive Equity Through Creative Financing
    Sep 22 2022

    Are you stuck hustling away in a property market with high-interest rates and inflation, and you need some inspiration on how to spark your financing situation? In this episode, your boy Dana T Jones cops to the fact that the struggle is real and the best way to make money in property right now is by employing creative finance strategies.

    Dana does it in threes again, coming up with three creative finance strategies to breathe new life into your hustle. From seller finance deals to novation agreements, Dana breaks it all down for you – reminding you that a slow market is no reason for you to slow down yourself. 

    Understanding real estate has never been more straightforward, thanks to Dana’s no-frills approach.

    “It’s all about where you get in at on the property, so you know what your options are. And the more options you have in real estate, the better off you’ll be.” – Dana T Jones 


    In This Episode

    - What is creative financing?

    - Dana’s first creative financing deal with a friend

    - How to offer terms so that you don’t have to lowball on the asking price.

    - Seller finance when it’s free and clear versus when there’s a mortgage on the property.

    - Understanding a novation agreement so you can renovate and still cash in your chips.

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    14 mins
  • Raising Private Money to Scale Up Your Enterprise
    Sep 21 2022

    Are you looking to scale up your property portfolio without going into pocket and getting cash dry? Raising private money is your next smart move. Dana brings his usual swag in this episode, teaching you that you need to present property deals as an opportunity to a private investor – rather than just asking for something. 

    He also talks through 3 scenarios where raising private money is a no-brainer. Raising private money is key to unlocking your real estate growth, whether it’s for ‘fix and flip’ or ‘buy and hold.’ Listen to his story on how he raised $18K from an Uber driver – proving that you never know who will be a private lender to you!

    Dana talks property sense and breaks it down in such simple yet beautiful ways that you’ll be itching to get out there and earn once you’re done listening to his real estate wisdom. 

    “I’m addicted to real estate. I believe that real estate runs the world. So I’m always rolling.” – Dana T Jones 

    In This Episode

    - The three key benefits of raising private money for your property deals

    - How to give your investor a 12% return on their investment

    - Building a rapport with your private money lender so you can do it again

    - Reprogramming your mindset so that you’re pitching opportunities

    - Convincing a potential investor to use their IRA or 401(k) for a tangible real estate asset

    - The time Dana convinced an Uber driver to invest $18K!

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    18 mins
  • Boxing Clever with Airbnb
    Sep 21 2022

    Have you dabbled with Airbnb as a side hustle without much luck? If you’re looking for the formula on how to sustain a property and get residual income using Airbnb, then your boy Dana is here to drop some knowledge on real estate common sense rules that you can apply to your next Airbnb investment.

    We’re talking corporate lease rentals, destination locations, the systems you need to put in place to keep your response rate high, calculating the vacancy factor on your Airbnb rental, and more… As always, Dana don’t hold back on delivering the details you need to scale your business and get on that generational wealth plan for you and your family. 

    “Anything you do, you always want to look at how you can scale your business.” – Dana T Jones 

    In This Episode

    - What is an Airbnb arbitrage? 

    - Calculating the vacancy factor on your Airbnb rental

    - Stadiums, hospitals, and other prime locations

    - Assessing holiday destinations like Florida and the Dominican Republic

    - Scaling your business to create generational wealth

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    14 mins
  • The Ins and Outs of getting your Car Dealer’s License
    Sep 21 2022

    Are you tryna get your hustle up and just make everyday money? Even if you don’t have any cash in your pocket, getting your car dealer license is a great way to go get some. In this episode, Dana teaches you how to be a ‘go giver’ – and reminds you that you are the director of your own movie. 

    There are three main ways you can create wealth with a car dealership license: by going to auctions and then selling your cars to other auctions, taking someone to the dealer auction, and signing someone up under your license, taking a monthly cut. 

    Dana unpacks these options with aplomb as he shares his Baltimore swag and business sensibility that’ll keep you hanging on his every word.

    “I always go to the auctions. And people see how I move, how I shake and bake, and they actually wanna be a part of that.”  - Dana T Jones 

    In This Episode:

    - How to put out a ‘feeler’ ad when you have no money

    - Making $1000 accompanying a buyer to a car dealer auction

    - Don’t go hiking in the middle of the day if you’re hungry for success

    - Creating wealth and opportunity for others by signing them up to your dealership

    - The more that you give, the more you get back

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    14 mins
  • Welcome to The Legacy Builders!
    Sep 6 2022

    Money can be the number one source of stress in your life, or it can set you free. What do you choose? If you’re ready for financial freedom, and an income that actually supports your dream lifestyle, The Legacy Builders is the podcast for you. You’re going to learn how the right kind of real estate investments combined with a success-driven mindset can help you build your legacy and establish generational wealth for you and your family for years to come.

    Your host, Dana Jones, is a self-made multiple six-figure entrepreneur, real estate investor, fix and flip lender, and CEO of his own mortgage company. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 1999 with a car dealership in Maryland, and his desire to create more impact on more peoples’ lives led him to real estate. He now owns and operates several thriving business ventures in Los Angeles.

    On The Legacy Builders, Dana will be teaching you the mindset you need to have and the strategy that it takes to find success and build wealth through real estate and passive income. You’re going to learn how to create a scalable business, start getting some fix and flip projects under your belt, and become confident with the BRRRR (buy, renovate, rent, refinance, repeat) method.


    Most importantly, you’re going to discover that the true secret to “making it” in this business starts with your own thoughts. Dana is going to share with you the power of manifestation, and how to shift your mindset to a place of inevitable success. You’re the director of your own movie, afterall, and life will happen as you see it.The Legacy Builders is going to help you write the script.


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