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Send us Fan MailWe talk with real estate veteran and coach Debbie DiMaggio about what actually creates long-term success in real estate and why most people stall right before they need to take action. We dig into coachability, simple systems that compound over time, and the mindset shift behind her word of wisdom: motion. • Debbie’s background as a 35-year residential real estate agent, coach and author • What Debbie coaches agents on inside a large brokerage and team environment • Why being coachable matters more than collecting advice • The frustration of reinventing the wheel and how to avoid it • How we choose who we can coach and why fit matters • Foundation for Success basics like collaboration and relationship building • Colleagues not competitors and why referrals grow faster with trust • Building forums that create community like networks, events and podcasts • Practical marketing habits including newsletters, blogging and Substack • Why handwritten notes still beat most digital outreach • Stop being a secret agent and clean up social profiles, headshots and LinkedIn • Mindset In Motion’s five-step method: goal, believe, internalise, share, activate • Why activation is the step that stops most people • Debbie’s marathon story as a real example of mindset and follow-through Go to Dwonderful.com, take the quiz, we’ll do a 45-minute call and I’ll answer your questions Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWhat’s really stopping you from closing your first real estate deal? We pull back the curtain on the ten roadblocks that keep smart people stuck—fear, “no money,” not knowing what to say, paperwork panic, even the surprising fear of success—and we turn each one into a practical next step. From a raw story of getting fired at Denny’s to knocking on foreclosure doors with a baby on the hip, we show how action, not perfection, builds confidence and checks.We walk you through the easiest on-ramp in the game: wholesaling with a $10 earnest deposit and a clear, ethical seller conversation. You’ll hear the exact script to open doors, how to frame solutions without pressure, and why title companies and mentors can keep your paperwork clean. Then we move from first wins to a real plan: sustain momentum with daily lead habits, grow into rentals and small commercial, and eventually lend your capital to scale without the grind. Throughout, we tackle market anxiety head-on—why adaptable investors profit in boom or bust—and reframe failure as tuition you only pay once if you learn fast.If you’re ready to stack “gold bricks” in your money, health, relationships, and faith, this conversation gives you the mindset and the method. No license needed. No perfect timing required. Just a simple system, steady courage, and a community that has your back. Start with the $10 move, bank your first assignment fee, and let that proof reshape what you believe is possible. If this fires you up, share it with a friend who needs a push, subscribe for more step-by-step strategy, and leave a quick review to tell us what fear you’re ditching first. Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWe map a clear path to leave a 9–5 and go full-time in real estate using a simple salary system, strict discipline, and smart rentals. Close two deals, build a cash runway, avoid risky credit, and scale into permanent cash flow.• framing the top question: how to go full-time• Dwan’s story of hardship, resolve and early mistakes• why credit card funded quitting is dangerous• the two-deal runway and $1,000 weekly pay• doubling pay after four deals and holding discipline• targeted debt payoff from new profits• buying cash-flow rentals in affordable markets• keeping salary stable while assets grow• out-of-state investing with managers and vendors• resisting lifestyle creep and staying on budget• case study of rapid freedom through focus• simple, repeatable steps for the first two yearsSubscribe to the podcast, give me a five-star review, watch these on YouTube, share them, take my webinars, take my workshops, get involved with me, take my real estate investing quiz at dwonderful.com. Let's do a strategy session. I will change your finances if you will just let me do it. Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWhat if the difference between a stalled dream and a thriving investing business was 92 door knocks and the courage to keep going? We open the playbook on real estate’s real tradeoffs—time freedom, income control, and generational wealth—balanced against the very human hurdles of self-motivation, information overload, and patience for the first win.I walk you through the exact path from fired night-shift waitress to 2,000+ deals and even buying a small town. We start with the early days: living inside rehabs to cut costs, learning every tool at Home Depot, mapping foreclosures by hand, and using hard money to move fast. Then we break down the shift that changed everything—wholesaling—and how stacking predictable assignment fees can fund rehabs and rentals without the feast-or-famine cycle. You’ll hear how a simple toolkit—Excel, a calendar, and a call list—beats fancy CRMs when the real job is talking to sellers, solving problems, and getting contracts signed.We also get honest about the cons. Staying self-driven when it rains or when your bank account looks comfy is a real test. Education can help or hurt—choose one mentor, one process, and go deep instead of chasing every new system. Busywork is a trap; measurable action is the cure. Setbacks at the closing table will happen; build buffers and backups so a busted deal doesn’t break your stride. And yes, the first check might take months. That’s not failure—that’s the ramp. Once it clicks, you’ll forecast income by deal count, not wishful thinking.If you want a roadmap to work for yourself, control your hours, and build assets your kids and grandkids can steward, this conversation is your starting line. Tap play, take notes, and then take action. If it helped, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share this with someone who needs a push to knock on door number 92. Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWe lay out a simple, repeatable plan to find distressed properties, lock a clean contract, and assign it to a proven buyer for a fast, ethical profit. Along the way, we share where the best leads hide, how to build a buyer list in days, and why six parties win on one deal.• wholesaling defined and why it pays fast• 10% target assignment fees by price point• pulling 90‑day foreclosure lists at the courthouse• using Craigslist for hidden motivated sellers• helping homeowners exit foreclosure with dignity• using state contracts without a license via equitable interest• finding buyers at REIA, on social, and through title companies• crafting win‑win‑win outcomes for sellers, buyers, and lenders• low‑cost marketing that beats expensive ads• door knocking mindset and scripts for conversionsTake my 5‑minute quiz at dwanderful.com to book a free 45‑minute strategy session with me personally. Leave me a five‑star review, like, follow, and please share. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook at Dwanderful. The truth is in the red letters. Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWe share the five biggest mistakes from our early years in real estate and the systems that prevent them now. From termites and fire damage to scripts and title work, we break down exact steps to protect profit, trust, and time.• starting broke and door knocking pre‑Google• first deals, lucky wins, and early blind spots• why education beats noise and hype• paperwork that protects both investor and seller• scripts for homeowners, banks, buyers, and contractors• title companies, clear title, and clean closings• inspection essentials: termites, fire, water, mold, foundation• building a local team via RIA and referrals• protecting margins and saying no to bad buyers• creating generational wealth with fewer mistakesOne two three fourclosures dot com forward slash goldmine — you invest in that and I will invest in you. Leave a five‑star review, subscribe, and write “Dwan is amazing, wonderful. Her tips are so great.” Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWe unpack how to use self-directed IRAs to buy real estate, fund syndications, and even do hard money loans while keeping the same tax advantages as traditional retirement accounts. Henry Yoshida explains the rules, the risks, and how to get started without friction.• Using IRAs to invest in private real estate• How rental income and gains are taxed inside IRAs• Roth IRA benefits for long‑term real estate growth• Who self‑directed IRAs fit best and why timing matters• Hard money lending terms and execution via an IRA• Diversifying into LPs, syndications, and crypto• Why institutions allocate to private markets• Platform steps to open, fund, and deploy capital• Guardrails, paperwork, and keeping expenses inside the IRA• Word of the week: curiosity as an investing edgeSubscribe, leave a five‑star review, keep sharing, help me crack two million downloads. We’re this close Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWe break down how to turn raw land into builder-ready communities while reducing risk by securing the buyer first. Brandon shares the three-phase model, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and why the right city partners and civil engineer change everything.• buyer-led land targeting and concept planning• securing city buy-in before heavy spend• locking a national builder during due diligence• three phases: entitlement, horizontal, exit• multiple exits to fit the market cycle• designing lots to match builder product lines• choosing developer-friendly states and cities• costly pitfalls from poor engineering and approvals• investor options: passive capital or mastermind coaching• community impact: rooftops, retail, tax baseGive us a five-star review, write something nice, subscribe, follow, all of the things because podcasts, you know, we do these for you to help you learn, educate, and help you become a better real estate investor Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailWe kick off season eight with Jay Patel to unpack how to build steady, inflation‑beating income from real estate using three verticals: distressed deals, durable cash flow, and bridge lending. Along the way, Jay shares how he helped launch India’s first national MLS and why diversification belongs in both portfolios and life.• origins of Proptex and Jay’s 30 years in real estate• building India’s first national MLS and fixing broken data• why a fund instead of a syndication• solving sequence‑of‑returns risk in retirement• three verticals: distressed equity, assisted living and co‑living, bridge lending• targeting 11% with quarterly distributions or compounding• one‑year lockup and investor‑first waterfall• risk management, conservative LTVs and authentic comps• avoiding shiny objects and vetting operators• accessible next steps, calls, and social links• word of the week: diversificationRemember that the truth is in the red letters Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Send us Fan MailA birthday toast turns into a blueprint for a braver year. We celebrate 67 with honesty about grief, chronic illness, and a new diagnosis, and we choose a simple operating system for 2026: stack gold bricks. A brick can be a workout, a hard phone call, a quiet hour with family, or a closed real estate deal. Coins count, too. When days hit hard, we use a code phrase—“movie day”—to protect morale and communicate needs without giving pain more power than it deserves.Faith frames the plan. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us there’s a season for everything: building and letting go, speaking and staying quiet, weeping and laughing. That lens steadies the heart through a year of loss, a daughter starting chemo right after giving birth, and the strange rhythm of pain that can greet you first thing in the morning. From that place, we choose action that fits the day. We eat for strength, titrate meds wisely, and set energy boundaries that honor the body while keeping momentum.On the money front, we cut through hype and keep to what works in real estate: respectful outreach, consistent follow-up, steady skills, and a bias toward small daily wins. We talk about purging closets and habits, consigning the excess, and making room for the life that fits now. Then we round it out with the five slices that keep us balanced—financial, spiritual, physical, emotional, family—and a third-quarter mindset that plays to win with high-percentage moves. If you’ve been waiting for perfect conditions, this is your invitation to move anyway, one coin, one brick at a time.If this message hits home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Then tell me: what gold brick will you stack today? Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!