Episode 142 - Drawing up the Blueprint to Financial Freedom With Caleb Drake

Who said your W2 had to hold you back from achieving your real estate dreams? Join us as we sit down with Caleb Drake, a passionate realtor ready to share how he manages his work-life balance as an active military officer with an impressive real estate portfolio.

In this episode, Caleb shares his hard-earned lessons on navigating the housing market for the first time, forging partnerships that actually work, and discovering must-try methods to tap into off-market deals. We also talk about the specifics of automating your real estate business, securing trustworthy contractors, and scaling your operations tenfold.

Not sure what direction to take your goals? Get a glimpse into Caleb’s past deals and current portfolio that might be just what you need to hear to finally get you on your feet! So if you’re committed to securing your financial future, tune into our engaging discussion with Caleb to help you envision your next best steps! 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[4:20] How Caleb Kickstarted His Financial Independence Goals
[8:30] Unpacking Caleb’s Turning Point
[14:10] On Selling His First Property
[16:15] How To Create Partnerships for Scaling Real Estate Portfolios
[19:40] Benefits of Teaming Up in Real Estate
[22:00] Aligning With Your Team for Success
[25:10] On Finding Off-Market Deals
[29:50] How To Remotely Find Contractors For Out-of-State Deals
[31:30] Exploring Caleb’s Current Portfolio
[39:15] Streamlining for Success: Automate and Accelerate Operations
[41:15] Caleb’s Priceless Insights for Real Estate Success

HOSTS
Craig Curelop   
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy   
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy   
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze   

Ali Garced
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali_the_agent/
📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aligarced 
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandragarced/
🖥 Website: https://www.garcedrealty.com/ 

GUEST
Caleb Drake
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/drake_oh/ 
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/closewithcaleb850/
🤝 Local Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/PintsandProperties/ 
🖥 Website: https://calebdrake.exprealty.com/ 

Check out Caleb’s recommendation here:

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - https://a.co/d/1nCrGdi