In this special guest appearance on the Kenner French Show, we open up about our early beginnings, our unique journey into real estate, and how we built a lifestyle business around coaching and investing. From high school sweethearts to managing multifamily properties and helping others design lives they love, we cover a lot of ground—including real estate strategies for every stage of the journey.

Whether you’re just starting out, thinking about leaving your W-2, or ready to scale past 10 properties, this conversation is packed with real talk, practical tips, and stories from the trenches—including the deal that doubled in value in just four months.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] – Opening chat with Kenner: How our story began in high school choir

[1:36] – Our biggest advice to high-net-worth and beginner investors

[2:14] – Why we believe in massive action and lifestyle-driven investing

[3:15] – How we pivoted from hospitality jobs to real estate

[4:40] – Launching our coaching business and keeping it intentionally small

[6:02] – The sex offender next door that sparked our first rental property

[7:07] – Getting denied by banks—and how it led to creative financing

[8:04] – Buying in a crash: why we leaned in when others leaned out

[9:18] – How to start investing with no money down

[10:12] – Using hard money and private lenders as a beginner

[12:02] – Building a custom blueprint and reverse engineering your goals

[14:14] – Coaching students nationwide: from flips to short-term rentals

[15:23] – Using AI for deals, budgets, marketing, and more

[17:09] – How we acquired 24 rentals in one year

[19:15] – Creative multifamily partnership case study: the 4-month turnaround

[22:02] – Financing with equity from existing rentals

[25:35] – Turning a $475 rental into a $1,200/month Airbnb

[27:04] – Coaching details: cost, structure, and success stories

[28:46] – Our Amazon bestselling book—and beating Khloe Kardashian!?

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Creative financing unlocks massive opportunity—even without your own money.

2. You can build wealth and freedom with a lifestyle-driven business model.

3. AI can be your secret weapon in analyzing deals and running operations.

4. Talk about what you do—referrals and visibility bring deal flow.

5. Success starts with clarity: know your vision, and reverse engineer it.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for The Real Estate Ride. Let’s keep growing together—and remember, your vision is your foundation.

In this episode, Jay and I tackle the question we keep hearing: “Are there even any good deals out there anymore?” The answer is a resounding yes—and we’re proof. We’ve picked up 27 rental properties this year alone, and in this episode, we break down exactly how we’re doing it.

From Facebook groups to referrals to bandit signs and beyond, we share the free and low-cost strategies that are filling our pipeline. You’ll hear the story behind our latest deal (including the exact script we used to win it), plus tips for getting deals without relying on a big marketing budget.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] - Intro: 27 rentals acquired in 8 months—are deals really gone?

[1:20] - The challenge we set and how we exceeded it

[2:25] - Top 3 lead sources we’re using in today’s market

[3:28] - Posting in Facebook groups: what works and why

[4:15] - The power of your personal network and daily outreach

[5:11] - Why documenting your projects brings deals to you

[5:47] - Referrals, yard sales, and how we got our latest deal

[6:33] - Pro tip: run comps before you visit the property

[7:30] - Our offer formula and how we lock in rehab numbers fast

[9:15] - Beating the competition with clean, simple offers

[10:24] - Adding “attorney review” to your contract—why it works

[11:16] - How we use large $500–$1,000 referral bonuses for more visibility

[12:22] - Marketing with reusable “big checks” and Facebook shoutouts

[12:50] - Working with (select) wholesalers and applying the 80/20 rule

[13:54] - Organic marketing vs. high-cost campaigns: what’s worth it

[14:33] - Bandit signs and how we track results with unique numbers

[16:00] - CRMs, lead tracking, and why every number matters

[17:32] - Local newspapers, title companies, and other overlooked lead sources

[18:43] - Free monthly lists from your title company: how to get them

[20:08] - Yellow letters, postcards, and probate outreach ideas

[21:22] - Text and voice blasts for bulk marketing

[21:43] - How to contact us and join our network

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Deals are everywhere—if you’re willing to be visible and consistent.

2. Facebook groups are still one of the best free tools for deal flow.

3. Offer fast, keep it simple, and remove friction for sellers.

4. Track your marketing so you know what’s working (and what’s not).

5. You don’t need a big budget—just a bold strategy and smart execution.

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In this special episode, Annie and I are interviewed on the Real Grit podcast with Neil Timmons, where we open up about our real estate journey—from buying our first rental to losing everything and building it back. We share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how addiction, foreclosure, and personal breakdowns shaped our business today.

If you’ve ever struggled with staying focused, balancing work and family, or getting back up after failure, this one’s for you. We get real about the lessons, turning points, and mindset shifts that helped us create a sustainable investing business and a life by design.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] - Interview intro: From bartending to buying our first home

[1:00] - How we accidentally became landlords—and got hooked

[3:12] - Scaling with lease options and early cash flow goals

[5:05] - Learning real estate from books before the internet

[6:00] - The turning point: DUIs, job loss, and hitting rock bottom

[8:45] - Why getting sober was step one—and how we rebuilt from there

[10:15] - Moving into a destroyed flip to start over

[11:30] - Partnering with a commercial investor to regain momentum

[12:25] - Getting bank qualified again and rebuilding our rental portfolio

[13:33] - Shifting to creative financing and subject-to deals

[14:46] - Helping sellers in distress—because we’ve been there

[16:26] - How we help new investors design a business around their life

[18:09] - From work addiction to work-life balance: what changed

[20:04] - Looking ahead: our plans for flips, Airbnbs, and group coaching

[22:08] - Why we’re expanding our Airbnb strategy in Ohio

[24:00] - Final thoughts on giving back, mindset, and daily commitment

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Your personal foundation is the root of your business success. Get that right first.

2. Failure isn’t final. We lost everything—and still rebuilt with more purpose.

3. Creative financing and partnerships can unlock big opportunities.

4. Build a business that supports your life—not the other way around.

5. Success requires intention. Design your lifestyle and let your business follow.

Thanks for listening to this very personal episode. If it spoke to you, please rate and review The Real Estate Ride, share it with a friend, and don’t forget to subscribe. You never know who might need to hear this today.