174: When to Wholesale vs BRRRR

The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

Nate Barger shares his journey to becoming a successful real estate investor. Nate also discusses his troubled upbringing and how it shaped his path. Despite his initial struggles, he found success in the real estate industry and encourages others to focus on their plan A and persevere.

Nate also discusses the importance of wholesaling in getting started in real estate and the potential for exponential growth in the industry. He shares insights on how to find off-market deals and the decision-making process between wholesaling and the BRRRR strategy.

[00:00] - Introduction to real estate investing and guest Nate Barger.

[00:19] - Discussing the BRR method: Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat.

[01:00] - Co-host Ryan Haywood's success story in wholesaling real estate.

[02:04] - Nate Barger’s early life, dealing drugs, and transition to real estate.

[06:57] - Nate's pivotal moment and decision to change his life.

[08:09] - Nate's upbringing and family background.

[12:02] - Nate's struggles and eventual decision to start a roofing company.

[16:16] - Transition from selling drugs to legitimate business ventures.

[18:18] - Discovering real estate and first property purchase.

[23:01] - The importance of finding good deals and working with private investors.

[27:06] - The significance of wholesaling in real estate investing.

[29:02] - Deciding between wholesaling and holding properties.

[32:27] - The efficiency of using technology in real estate operations.

[34:04] - Closing remarks and promotion of Nate Barger's platforms.

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