Episode: 135
Darren Smith
Join your hosts, David Pere and Alex Felice, with their guest Darren Smith as they talk about flipping houses, building the team, private lending, and so much more. Eliminate, automate, and delegate are the three key points to one of Darren’s most important focuses of work. In this episode, he’ll talk us through some of the processes he takes when making sure he gets everyone going in the right direction and places the right people behind particular goals.
Most success, for Darren, isn’t always all about the shiny and grand plans to achieving wealth, fame, and financial freedom. Rather, it is often about the most mundane and practical takes towards reaching targets and objectives. He believes focus and consistency, if not two of the many factors, are the most staple when trying to succeed in just about anything.
As someone who has already had the experience, Darren acknowledges two things when it comes to private lending. For him, it is an option that carries a lot of promise; at the same time, a tool that every real estate investor should be cautious and smart about.
About Darren Smith:
After serving for over five years in the Army, Darren has spent the last seventeen years buying and selling real estate around the country. His true passion is helping people with their homes no matter their situation and then helping the neighborhood by fixing up the homes he is able to buy.
His dedication to the credence that “Every Seller Must Benefit!” is the guiding force that has allowed “Sell My House to Smith” to grow into the premier home buyer in El Paso and Pueblo counties. Darren’s greatest achievement has been to surround himself with an incredible team of industry and military veterans who are every bit as passionate about helping people as he is.
Outline of the episode:
[03:24] For anyone planning to invest outside their local area.
[06:43] On transitioning to phone visits.
[10:05] The value of real, social, physical relationships.
[18:02] Find an area you hate and hire someone to do it.
[21:28] How do you hire the right one.
[27:43] Private Lending – What to know?
[29:29] Private Lending – From the bank’s perspective.
[36:05] How buying a house is the same as beginning private money.
[37:35] Focus on small areas and the tedious, boring things.
[38:33] Success is boring!
[39:08] The biggest resource for anyone getting started with real estate.
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Advice to an 18-20-year old:
Go Deep and Focus! Be Consistent
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Recommended resource(s):
Network with other investors!
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Resources:
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Email: [email protected]
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Join The War Room Real Estate Mastermind Group:
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Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals
Through Accelerating Teamwork Book by Dan Sullivan:
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Visit 7-Figure Flipping:
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