Episode 148 - The Power of Cultivating Networks of Successful Investors with Sam Kwak (The Kwak Brothers)

Most people don’t have a plan when mapping out their financial or investment goals — don’t let this be your story, too! In this episode, Sam Kwak shares his incredible journey of going from 0 units to managing 75 rental units within the first year. As a coach, author, entrepreneur, and ½ of the famous Kwak Brothers, Sam is passionate about helping others get a head start in their real estate journey. With his fair share of bootstrapping and figuring out things along the way, Sam’s story is a testament to the power of staying curious, finding mentors, and taking action rather than waiting around. 

Join us for an enlightening discussion on leveraging owner financing, cultivating a network of high-performing investors, and knowing your strengths in a real estate partnership. Sam also dives deep into the technical details of HELOCs and the Kwak Brother’s accelerated strategy for paying off your mortgage. Today, Sam and his brother are focused on their bread and butter: syndications. Learn why diversifying your portfolio and experimenting with different forms of investments might land you exactly where you need to be. So whether you’re just getting started with your first deals or you’ve been investing for some time, tune in for these nuggets of wisdom to supercharge your investment portfolio.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[6:20] Sam’s Mind-Blowing Revelation 
[12:10] A Gamechanging Real Estate Strategy
[14:30] Sam’s First Real Estate Deal In His Portfolio
[17:48] What Is Owner Financing
[20:00] When Can You Call Yourself an Investor
[27:30] The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Successful People
[29:20] Revealing Investments That Went Wrong
[36:48] Why You Should Pay Off Your Mortgage as Quickly as Possible
[46:48] The Second Lean HELOC Strategy
[53:10] Understanding Positive Cashflow 101
[56:50] Strategy to Beat Interest Rates
[59:03] Other HELOC Methods
[1:01:35] Words of Wisdom for Investors

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
Sam Kwak
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekwakbrothers/ 
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-kwak-004529182/ 
💼 Kwak Brothers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekwakbrothers/ 
💻 Website: https://thekwakbrothers.com/ 
🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKwakBrothers 
🗣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKwakBrothers 
📚Books: https://bookshop.org/contributors/sam-kwak