EP 188: The Proven Path to Real Wealth with Mark Hayes

Agents Building Cashflow

Founder and President of Bridge South Investments, LLC, Mark Hayes, shares his journey from flipping houses and managing rentals to his transition into hard money lending, multifamily properties, and RV/mobile home park investments. Bridge South Investments is a Nashville-based private lender with over 20 years of experience in real estate.
Mark offers actionable advice for real estate agents looking to grow their passive income, emphasizing the importance of property management, leveraging lines of credit, and adapting to market shifts. Packed with practical tips, personal stories, and investment strategies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to succeed in real estate investing. Tune in for Mark's wisdom and valuable insights!
Key takeaways to listen to:

• Emphasizing the importance of delegating property management to scale your business effectively.
• Transitioning from single-family homes to multifamily and mobile home parks for diversified investments.
• Evaluating financing options, including owner financing and creative deal structures, to close challenging deals.
• Leveraging rental property equity through lines of credit to fund hard money loans.
• Identifying your investor type to align with the right real estate strategies.

About Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes is the Founder and President of Bridge South Investments, LLC, a Nashville-based private lender specializing in short-term bridge loans for real estate and seed funding for entrepreneurs. With over 20 years of real estate investing experience, Mark has built or renovated over 100 homes, managed rental properties, and grown multiple successful ventures, including West Nashville Living, LLC, and Bridge South Investments. His expertise spans acquisitions, property management, urban development, and financing, with a proven track record of scaling businesses and fostering community development.
Beyond his business ventures, Mark is an active philanthropist and community leader, contributing both his time and resources to causes such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. A Vanderbilt University engineering graduate, Mark enjoys pickleball, golf, and cheering on his kids at hockey games. He resides in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Dawn, and their four children.

Connect with Rich Hamilton:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayes-2b7358b/
• Website - www.MarkHayesInvestor.com and www.InnovestLife.com

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