
Michael Fernandes shares strategies for achieving financial freedom through creative financing in real estate.
Join the mailing list - https://eyimbook.com/newsletter/How do you transition from a 9-to-5 to financial freedom through real estate, even if you are starting with nothing? In this episode, seasoned real estate operator Michael Fernandes shares actionable strategies on how he built his portfolio from the ground up using creative financing and savvy local prospecting.🚀 Key Searchable Concepts & Takeaways1. Finding "Value-Add" Real Estate OpportunitiesInvestors are always searching for the best way to find undervalued properties. Michael’s strategy focuses heavily on value-add real estate, targeting properties where he can manufacture a minimum of 30% upside.• The "Driving for Dollars" Method: For beginners or those working a 9-to-5, the best deals are often in your own backyard. Michael recommends driving a few-mile radius around your neighborhood on weekends looking for physical signs of neglect (e.g., overgrown grass, deferred maintenance).• Direct-to-Owner Marketing: Once an underutilized property is spotted, skip the MLS. Knock on doors, leave physical notes, or research the owners to call them directly before graduating to direct-mail marketing…
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