096: Everyone Starts Somewhere: From Zero to Hero

Nov 26, 2019

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Despite humble beginnings, being raised by a single mother, growing up in Section 8 housing, receiving government assistance through food stamps, and avoiding illegal activity, selling Kool-Aid and Pokémon cards sparked a child’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Today, I’m talking to Sterling White, a rental property investor who now owns more than $26 million in assets, 600 units, and consistently contributes content focused on the multifamily industry.

Topics on Today’s Episode:

Mentee to Mentor: Learn, teach, and repeat
Build Confidence: Focus on what you want to achieve, and find someone who needs your help
Mindset Shift: Play to win and solve problems by beating brokers to the punch
Why be average? Be extraordinary by doing more of what you want to do in life
“It” Factor: Never, ever quit or give up
Finding Fulfilment: Journey to get a deal involves a lot of work
Finding Deals: Search database, set criteria, conduct cold calls, qualify clients
Rubik’s Cube or Shoe in the Door: Copy your way to success with creative, value-based ideas
Minimalist: Money isn’t everything; it doesn’t take much to be financially free
Prove people wrong and value your time, even if you have to buy it

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“Anything above and beyond just the standard living...I had to figure out how to earn money.” Sterling White

“That’s when I fell in love with real estate by not getting my hands dirty.” Sterling White

“Same story. Same tenacity. I don’t care what it takes. I’m going to do it.” Corey Peterson

“I get more of a fulfilment through the actual work. I’m not so much interested in closing on the deal. I’m more interested in the journey to get the deal.” Sterling White

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