Episode 236 - From Banker to Real Estate Pro: How Nathan Robbins Built Wealth Through Wholesaling, Flipping, and Airbnb Investing

What if one leap of faith could change your life forever? In this episode of Invest2FI, Nathan Robbins shares how he left a $75,000 banking job and stepped into the world of real estate with no formal experience—only determination and a 90-day contract offer from investor Tarl Yarber. He explains how that decision led him to work on over 30 to 40 flips per year in the Seattle-Tacoma market and eventually build his own investment portfolio. 

Nathan breaks down the numbers and strategy behind his first solo deal: a $185,000 purchase that he renovated with $60,000, refinanced, and later added a detached Airbnb unit. That same property now appraises at over $700,000 and cash flows between $1,500 to $2,000 per month. 

He talks through zoning rules in Tacoma, shares how he handled the financing with a private money lender, and explains why betting on himself—even with skydiving in his contract—was the right move. He also shares his cold-call script and objection-handling worksheet used to secure off-market properties. 

This episode is packed with real numbers, lessons from the field, and examples from someone who built long-term success by starting small and staying consistent. 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[04:14] Nathan shares how a failing corporate path led him to real estate
[05:48] He meets Tarl Yarber and remembers buying Carlton Sheets’ tapes
[07:51] The life-changing 90-day contract and leaving his job at the bank
[10:47] Nathan explains his acquisitions role and onboarding investment properties
[11:18] Compensation differences between working at a bank and real estate
[14:02] Overcoming fear, skydiving, and betting on performance-based income
[18:59] Nathan’s “Forreal deal” story and building a high-cash-flow ADU
[22:41] Converting a garage into an Airbnb unit and zoning limitations
[24:29] Property breakdown: bought at $185K, now worth nearly $700K
[26:19] Why wholesalers are gold for flippers and how to work with them
[34:35] Managing six doors and the emotional side of partnerships
[35:10] How he made $196K on his first independent flip outside Fixated
[50:53] Where to connect with Nathan and get his cold-call script

HOST
Craig Curelop   
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy   
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy   
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze
💻Co-living Conference: co-livingconference.com 
    

GUEST
Nathan Robbins
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n8robbins/