Start with Chad Duval
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWelcome to Start FM, hosted by active real estate investor and entrepreneur, Chad Duval. Struggling to buy your first rental property or start a business? He’s been there too. It took him years to conquer the fear, anxiety and confusion surrounding the first deal. In the show, Chad unpacks the stories of successful real estate investors, business owners and high performing athletes to discover their key's to starting any endeavor. Find out more about the show at www.chadduval.com and on Instagram @officialstartfm and @iamchadduval.
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Using Real Estate to Achieve Financial Independence with Paula Pant
October 08, 2022 14:22 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBAre you trying to become financially independent? Today’s guest is for you then! Paula Pant talks about her journey from making $30k a year at her 9-5 job to where she is now, financially independent and helping other achieve the same result. Paula’s Podcast Show Notes Paula’s Free Ebook Show sponsor: HONOR - 10% off your order, use discount code START Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please email [email protected] with “sponsor request” in the subject line. Follow Chad: Ins...
From Property Manager to $1 Billion in Assets Under Management with Ken McElroy
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MBToday’s guest is the author of ABCs of Real Estate Investing, Ken McElroy. Along with Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Ken’s book inspired and motivated me to keep buying real estate. If you are new to the real estate space, Ken has an interesting and relatable story to share. He grew up in the Seattle area and while in high school and college knew that he wanted to become a real estate investor. “I started managing properties, and that’s where I learned kind of the inside look of ...
From Property Manager to $1 Billion in Assets Under Management
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MBToday’s guest is the author of ABCs of Real Estate Investing, Ken McElroy. Along with Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Ken’s book inspired and motivated me to keep buying real estate. If you are new to the real estate space, Ken has an interesting and relatable story to share. He grew up in the Seattle area and while in high school and college knew that he wanted to become a real estate investor. “I started managing properties, and that’s where I learned kind of the inside look of ...
Are You and/or Your Business the Best Solution to a Real Problem?
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 30 MBJohn Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. With over 1 million monthly listens and 7-figures of annual revenue, JLD is spreading Entrepreneurial FIRE on a global scale. On this episode, we dive into John’s experience as a real estate broker and why he decided that it wasn’t the right path for him. Today’s episode is short, but packed with great advice for any aspiring entrepreneur! In this episode we cover: John’s history in real estate...
Creating a Championship Mindset With Former NFL Tight End John Madsen
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBJohn Madsen is a highly sought after consultant who teaches high-performance individuals and executive teams how to automate championship behavior to get championship results. His clientele ranges from Olympians, MLB Players, NFL players, and Corporate Execs to the ordinary dude who wants to win. Despite never playing a single down of high school football, John reached his childhood dream of playing in the NFL after playing for the University of Utah under legendary coach, Urban Meyer. ...
How Michael Becker Went From 16 Units to Over 10,000 in 8 Years
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBMichael Becker is a Principal at SPI Advisory LLC and heads SPI’s Dallas, Texas office. Under Michael's leadership, over the past 8+ years SPI Advisory has acquired approximately 10,000 units in the DFW & Austin markets. Prior to forming SPI Advisory, Michael was a 15 year veteran Commercial Real Estate Banker and has originated and managed numerous portfolios of permanent and bridge loans in all major asset classes. Over the last 5 years of his banking tenure, Michael focused exclusiv...
How This Investor Went From 16 Units to Over 10,000 in 8 Years
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBMichael Becker is a Principal at SPI Advisory LLC and heads SPI’s Dallas, Texas office. Under Michael's leadership, over the past 8+ years SPI Advisory has acquired approximately 10,000 units in the DFW & Austin markets. Prior to forming SPI Advisory, Michael was a 15 year veteran Commercial Real Estate Banker and has originated and managed numerous portfolios of permanent and bridge loans in all major asset classes. Over the last 5 years of his banking tenure, Michael focused exclusiv...
Building a Business, Not Just a High Paying Job
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 75 MBTerry has been in the real estate industry flipping, building, wholesaling and owning rental properties since 2002. Over the course of his career he’s done over 1,000 flips in the Raleigh, NC area and continues to grow his business remotely. It’s a great conversation where we dissect his team’s strategies for grabbing off market deals (hint: tons of cold calls) and strategies he’s using to get hit team 100% remote. In this episode we cover: How systems should be your number one focus ...
How to Use Data to Find off Market Deals
January 21, 2021 18:15 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MBAaron’s real estate career started at five years old fixing houses in his father’s flip business. After living in NYC for almost a decade, he joined the family hard money business as a mortgage officer and researcher, producing numerous market timing reports and award-winning resources for the real estate community. As VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar, he speaks and writes nationally on trends & the power of public records that help Main Street compete with Wall Street. You’ll f...
Everything You Need to Know About House Hacking
December 31, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBToday we’re joined by Bradley LaBrie from househackingsuccess.com. I really enjoyed my chat with Brad, who started his real estate career in 2014 with a live-in flip that went horribly wrong. Because of construction and tenant issues (his tenant even got murdered!), Brad lost every penny on his first deal. Even though he had a rough start, he kept moving forward. We get into that crazy “murder-y” first deal and also discuss the benefits of doing a bad real estate deal and how it will pay you...
Flipping Over 260 Houses With the Host of HGTV's Risky Builders
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBOn today’s show, we talk with Chris Naugle. Chris is an entrepreneur who has done a ton of cool shit in his life! From owning a clothing brand right out of high school, to being a pro snowboarder, to even doing over 260 house flips throughout his real estate career. In both 2008 and 2014 Chris lost everything and has rebuilt himself for a third time. We get into his latest show on HGTV, Risky Builders, and the challenges it can cause to have a film crew following you around all day… It’s rea...
From House-Hacker to the CEO of Biggerpockets
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode, we’re honored to have Scott Trench from biggerpockets.com stop by. FYI this episode was recorded almost a year ago, so all the references to traveling and dates can make it a little wonky. It’s a great episode where dive into Scott’s real estate journey which ultimately lead him to becoming the CEO of Biggerpockets. In this episode we cover: Why boring real estate is usually the best real estate Correctly matching personalities with your business partner by utilizin...
From House-Hacker to the CEO of Biggerpockets with Scott Trench
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode, we’re honored to have Scott Trench from biggerpockets.com stop by. FYI this episode was recorded almost a year ago, so all the references to traveling and dates can make it a little wonky. It’s a great episode where dive into Scott’s real estate journey which ultimately lead him to becoming the CEO of Biggerpockets. In this episode we cover: Why boring real estate is usually the best real estate Correctly matching personalities with your business partner by utilizin...
Learn How to Manage 125 Houses With Only a Few Employees
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBIt’s with a heavy heart we publish this episode. On December 3, 2020 we lost today’s guest to Covid-19. I’m very fortunate to have met this incredible man and real estate investor. On today’s episode, we discuss Rick's Instagram account and his many stories, good and bad, gathered from 40+ years in real estate. Hope you guys get some good value out of this conversation we recorded back in October. RIP Rick, you will be missed. In this episode we cover: Losing $2M and 26 properties to a to...
The Ups and Downs of Acquiring 1,600 Units in 6 Years
December 05, 2019 09:30 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBJake and Gino in the house! Today, these guys join me on the show and we cover a ton of topics surrounding multifamily investing. I love this episode because we get into the tangible and tactical stuff that you can do today to better your real estate business. Everything they learned on their very first 24 unit all the way up to their current portfolio of over 1,600 units. In this episode we cover: Value adds and getting more income from your properties Building credibility with ban...
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
November 28, 2019 13:24 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MBChad is taking the week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday. He'll be back next week with Jake & Gino. Follow Chad: Instagram: instagram.com/iamchadduval Twitter: twitter.com/iamchadduval Facebook: facebook.com/iamchadduval YouTube: youtube.com/iamchadduval Website: chadduval.com Follow Start FM: Start FM’s INSTAGRAM Start FM’s SHOW NOTES If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, ...
How Rod Khleif Got to Over 2,000 Doors
November 21, 2019 09:30 - 47 minutes - 65 MBRod Khleif has been a real estate investor for the past 30 years has owned over 2,000 units. Rod shares his fascinating real estate investing journey and how he uses his massive goals to fuel him. Today, we dive into the techniques he uses to attract things into his life, whether it be real estate or that giant yacht he’s always wanted. If you’re looking for tangible strategies you can implement today or just some funny “war stories,” this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: ...
This ONE loan type could get you in the real estate game
November 14, 2019 09:01 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBLove episodes where you cover so many topics? Well this show is definitely for you. David Pere teaches us about VA loans and how everyone in the military can utilize them to get started in real estate. He gives details about the qualifications needed for the loan as well as the benefits that come along with it. We also zig and zag through ways to hire a property managers, how to efficiently write yellow letters and even get into how he had to a dead tenant. David is an entrepreneur, a ...
This ONE Loan Type Could Get You in the Real Estate Game
November 14, 2019 09:01 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBLove episodes where you cover so many topics? Well this show is definitely for you. David Pere teaches us about VA loans and how everyone in the military can utilize them to get started in real estate. He gives details about the qualifications needed for the loan as well as the benefits that come along with it. We also zig and zag through ways to hire a property managers, how to efficiently write yellow letters and even get into how he had to a dead tenant. David is an entrepreneur, a ...
0% down, USDA loans and house hacking your first deal with Chad Duval
November 07, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we’re changing up the show and doing a “podcast within a podcast.” In this episode we’ll be listening to an interview I did with Ola Dantis on the Dwellynn Show a few months ago. We dive into my real estate story and share tips and techniques I learned through my journey. We also discuss how I spent 10 years moving around the country tasting different jobs, like working the graveyard shift at Kohl’s to stocking shelves at Sherwin William, until I finally found my love for real estate....
Using 0% Down, USDA Loans and House Hacking Your First Deal
November 07, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we’re changing up the show and doing a “podcast within a podcast.” In this episode we’ll be listening to an interview I did with Ola Dantis on the Dwellynn Show a few months ago. We dive into my real estate story and share tips and techniques I learned through my journey. We also discuss how I spent 10 years moving around the country tasting different jobs, like working the graveyard shift at Kohl’s to stocking shelves at Sherwin William, until I finally found my love for real estate....
Using 0% down, USDA loans and house hacking your first deal with Chad Duval
November 07, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we’re changing up the show and doing a “podcast within a podcast.” In this episode we’ll be listening to an interview I did with Ola Dantis on the Dwellynn Show a few months ago. We dive into my real estate story and share tips and techniques I learned through my journey. We also discuss how I spent 10 years moving around the country tasting different jobs, like working the graveyard shift at Kohl’s to stocking shelves at Sherwin William, until I finally found my love for real estate....
How he made $48k on his first deal and over $160k on his next two! | Starting with Joshua P. Morse
October 31, 2019 08:01 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBToday we have Joshua P. Morse on the show. This Denver-based investor has been investing in real estate for a couple years now and is killing it on his wholesale and whole-tail deals. As the title has eluded to, he breaks down how he made six figures in only a few short months. In this episode we cover: Why he decided against getting his real estate license Why being persistent with your mailing campaigns pay off How he wholesaled his first deal Don’t show the address of the house y...
How He Made $48k on His First Deal and over $160k on His Next Two!
October 31, 2019 08:01 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBToday we have Joshua P. Morse on the show. This Denver-based investor has been investing in real estate for a couple years now and is killing it on his wholesale and whole-tail deals. As the title has eluded to, he breaks down how he made six figures in only a few short months. In this episode we cover: Why he decided against getting his real estate license Why being persistent with your mailing campaigns pay off How he wholesaled his first deal Don’t show the address of the house y...
How he grew to 2,000 units after losing almost everything in 2008 | Starting (again) with Kevin Bupp
October 24, 2019 08:01 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWow, today’s interview is chalked full of so much valuable info! Ever look up to someone and wish you could chat with them for a few minutes? Well today’s a special episode for me because I get that chance! Today I interview long-time real estate investor and podcast host, Kevin Bupp. Kevin started his real estate investing career over 19 years ago in a small town of Pennsylvania. Through family connections Kevin met his soon to be mentor. He walked blindly into a fix and flip conference...
How He Grew to 2,000 Units After Losing Almost Everything in 2008
October 24, 2019 08:01 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWow, today’s interview is chalked full of so much valuable info! Ever look up to someone and wish you could chat with them for a few minutes? Well today’s a special episode for me because I get that chance! Today I interview long-time real estate investor and podcast host, Kevin Bupp. Kevin started his real estate investing career over 19 years ago in a small town of Pennsylvania. Through family connections Kevin met his soon to be mentor. He walked blindly into a fix and flip conference...
The Ugly Side of Real Estate and Why It's Not for Everyone
October 17, 2019 22:37 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBHow do you get started in real estate with little money? On today’s show, Ben Leybovich chats about how was a necessity for him to use other people’s money (OPM) when he first started out, how to bring value to the sport of real estate and why he thinks most people shouldn’t get into real estate. Ben immigrated from Russia at a young age where he became passionate with music; the violin specifically. One day in grad school, he lost all motor functions in his hands and later was diagnosed w...
The ugly side of real estate and why it's not for everyone | Starting with Ben Leybovich
October 17, 2019 22:37 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBHow do you get started in real estate with little money? On today’s show, Ben Leybovich chats about how was a necessity for him to use other people’s money (OPM) when he first started out, how to bring value to the sport of real estate and why he thinks most people shouldn’t get into real estate. Ben immigrated from Russia at a young age where he became passionate with music; the violin specifically. One day in grad school, he lost all motor functions in his hands and later was diagnosed w...
Who is Chad Duval, landlord-friendly states and "cash for keys"
October 10, 2019 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBThere’s so many things to think about when you buy that first rental property. What happens if a tenant doesn’t pay? Who do I call if something breaks? How do I even get a loan? There’s so many! When it comes to figuring it out, I’m a huge believer in breaking it down into digestible chunks. In today’s episode we get into three important topics that I’ve learned, first hand, about evictions over the past 6 years in the business. Also, you know what’s funny? We’re seven episodes in to the...
Who Is Chad Duval, Landlord-Friendly States and "Cash for Keys"
October 10, 2019 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBThere’s so many things to think about when you buy that first rental property. What happens if a tenant doesn’t pay? Who do I call if something breaks? How do I even get a loan? There’s so many! When it comes to figuring it out, I’m a huge believer in breaking it down into digestible chunks. In today’s episode we get into three important topics that I’ve learned, first hand, about evictions over the past 6 years in the business. Also, you know what’s funny? We’re seven episodes in to the...
Financing and rehabbing your first rental property with only 3.5% down | Starting with Matt Porcaro
October 03, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWould you believe me if I told you that you can buy your first rental property, rehab it and only have to come up with a 3.5% down payment? It's true! No more worrying about finding properties within your price range, yet to find the funds to fix it up. When discussing Matt's journey through his first 203k loan, rehab and rental process, you'll quickly realized that this is the ultimate "flip on training wheels" strategy that almost anyone can do. Use this episode as a guide to finally g...
Financing and Rehabbing Your First Rental Property with Only 3.5% Down
October 03, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWould you believe me if I told you that you can buy your first rental property, rehab it and only have to come up with a 3.5% down payment? It's true! No more worrying about finding properties within your price range, yet to find the funds to fix it up. When discussing Matt's journey through his first 203k loan, rehab and rental process, you'll quickly realized that this is the ultimate "flip on training wheels" strategy that almost anyone can do. Use this episode as a guide to finally g...
Making $30k on His First Deal and Thoughts on Mentorships
September 26, 2019 04:01 - 48 minutes - 70.2 MBOn today's episode we have Jon Schoeller stop by. It's a great conversation about how he found his first mentor and also the details surrounding his first "wholetail" deal. Wholetailing a property is basically finding a property that's so far below market value that you can sell it at wholesale price, which then gives the buyer plenty of "meat on the bone" aka equity after they buy it. It's a pretty cool technique that anyone can do! Jon's Instagram: @jonshoeller Jon's YouTube: https://ww...
Making $30k on his first deal and thoughts on mentorships | Starting with Jon Schoeller
September 26, 2019 04:01 - 48 minutes - 70.2 MBOn today's episode we have Jon Schoeller stop by. It's a great conversation about how he found his first mentor and also the details surrounding his first "wholetail" deal. Wholetailing a property is basically finding a property that's so far below market value that you can sell it at wholesale price, which then gives the buyer plenty of "meat on the bone" aka equity after they buy it. It's a pretty cool technique that anyone can do! Jon's Instagram: @jonshoeller Jon's YouTube: https://ww...
From a Duplex to 500 Units Through Syndication
September 19, 2019 04:01 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn today's episode, we chat with Ola Dantis. Ola's a multifamily syndicator that grew his portfolio from a small duplex in greater Baltimore, MD to nearly 500 units in a few short years. Ola's Podcast Ola's Instagram Books we discuss: Richest Man in Babylon Rich Dad Poor Dad You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episodes can be found HERE.
Taking his duplex and growing it to almost 500 units through syndication | Starting with Ola Dantis
September 19, 2019 04:01 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn today's episode, we chat with Ola Dantis. Ola's a multifamily syndicator that grew his portfolio from a small duplex in greater Baltimore, MD to nearly 500 units in a few short years. Ola's Podcast Ola's Instagram Books we discuss: Richest Man in Babylon Rich Dad Poor Dad You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episodes can be found HERE.
What does 13 years of experience and over 95 units look like? | Starting with Matt Drouin
September 11, 2019 18:08 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOn Today's show we chat with Matt Drouin of Rochester, NY. We touch on topics like the importance of having a really good "why", giving back to your community and funny things like his go-to food, PB&C (peanut butter and cottage cheese). You can connect with Matt here: Instagram: @mattmdrouin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-drouin-b298b59/ You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episodes can be found HERE.
What Does 13 Years of Experience and over 95 Units Look Like?
September 11, 2019 18:08 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOn Today's show we chat with Matt Drouin of Rochester, NY. We touch on topics like the importance of having a really good "why", giving back to your community and funny things like his go-to food, PB&C (peanut butter and cottage cheese). You can connect with Matt here: Instagram: @mattmdrouin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-drouin-b298b59/ You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episodes can be found HERE.
How he bought 3 pieces of land for $13k and techniques for implementing RUBS successfully | Starting with Darwin Crawford
September 11, 2019 17:45 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBOn today's show, we chat with Darwin Crawford of Scottsdale, AZ. We learn how he made some quick cash on a multi-parcel land deal and used that cash to trade up to where he is now in commercial real estate. There are a few good knowledge bombs related to RUBS (ratio utility billing service), getting your realtor to cave and how sometimes alcohol can get you properties. You can connect with Darwin here: Instagram: Darwin_Crawford Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8kQiGDRBJMPDqOTg...
Buying 3 Pieces of Land for $13k and Techniques for Implementing Rubs Successfully
September 11, 2019 17:45 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBOn today's show, we chat with Darwin Crawford of Scottsdale, AZ. We learn how he made some quick cash on a multi-parcel land deal and used that cash to trade up to where he is now in commercial real estate. There are a few good knowledge bombs related to RUBS (ratio utility billing service), getting your realtor to cave and how sometimes alcohol can get you properties. You can connect with Darwin here: Instagram: Darwin_Crawford Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8kQiGDRBJMPDqOTg...
40 Years Worth of Real Estate Experience and 100+ Units Later
September 11, 2019 17:10 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBIn today's show, we talk with Rick Jarman. He's been in real estate for over 40 years and has had his hands in multiple types of assets. We discuss anything from getting your real estate license, to having one of his mobile homes get destroyed on the highway while being delivered. You can connect with Rick here: Instagram: @real_estate_old_school YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjM9bxqTOimvA5D8HcqhDxg You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episo...
40 years worth of real estate experience and 100+ units later | Starting with Rick Jarman
September 11, 2019 17:10 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBIn today's show, we talk with Rick Jarman. He's been in real estate for over 40 years and has had his hands in multiple types of assets. We discuss anything from getting your real estate license, to having one of his mobile homes get destroyed on the highway while being delivered. You can connect with Rick here: Instagram: @real_estate_old_school YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjM9bxqTOimvA5D8HcqhDxg You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episo...