107: Scaling to $1B in Real Estate w/ Brandon Turner

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Mar 3, 2025

Brandon Turner, a renowned real estate investor and founder of Open Door Capital, shares his journey in scaling his portfolio to over $1 billion. He dives into effective strategies for entering the market, including house hacking and creative financing. The conversation highlights the importance of mindset, financial readiness, and innovative tactics like Airbnb and midterm rentals in today's high-interest landscape. Turner underscores the significance of education and networking in real estate, inspiring listeners to take action in their investment journeys.

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House Hacking

House hack your first property using an FHA loan for a low down payment.
Buy a duplex or quadplex, live in one unit, and rent out the others to cover costs.

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Maui House Hack

Brandon Turner currently house hacks his $4 million Maui triplex.
He rents out one unit, demonstrating that house hacking works at any price point.

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House Hacking for Beginners

House hacking offers training wheels for real estate investors.
FHA loans allow low down payments, enabling live-in landlords to reduce costs and build equity.

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