Why This Course Exists
Real estate built more millionaires than any other investment — but most beginners lose money because they buy on emotion, underestimate costs, or don't understand financing.
This course is built on 15 years as a real estate agent. You'll learn how professionals analyze deals, finance purchases, and avoid the mistakes that wipe out first-time investors.
Course Curriculum — 15 Lessons (~3.5 Hours)
Module 1: Foundations
Lesson 1: How Real Estate Makes Money. Four profit centers: cash flow, appreciation, loan paydown, tax benefits. Why real estate beats stocks for most people (leverage).
Lesson 2: Investment Strategies Compared. Buy-and-hold rentals, house hacking, BRRRR, flipping, STR. Which strategy fits your capital, time, and risk tolerance.
Lesson 3: The Math — Analyzing a Deal. Cap rate, cash-on-cash return, the 1% rule, and the 50% rule. The deal analyzer spreadsheet (included). Never buy without running numbers.
Module 2: Financing
Lesson 4: Mortgage Basics for Investors. Conventional, FHA (house hacking), DSCR loans (no income verification). Down payments, rates, and what lenders want to see.
Lesson 5: Creative Financing. Seller financing, subject-to, lease options, partnerships. When creative beats conventional and the risks involved.
Lesson 6: How Much Do You Need to Start? Real startup costs: down payment, closing costs, reserves, rehab. The $50K, $100K, and $200K starting scenarios.
Module 3: Finding and Managing
Lesson 7: Finding Deals. MLS strategies, off-market (driving for dollars, direct mail), wholesalers, and auctions. Where the best deals hide in 2026.
Lesson 8: Due Diligence — Before You Buy. Inspection, title search, rent comps, expense verification. The 20-point checklist that catches deal-killers.
Lesson 9: Property Management. Self-managing vs hiring (8–10% of rent). Tenant screening, leases, maintenance systems. The management decision framework.
Lesson 10: Rehab and Value-Add. Forced appreciation: renovations that increase rent and value. The $15K rehab that adds $50K in value. Contractor management basics.
Module 4: Taxes, Risk, and Scaling
Lesson 11: Real Estate Taxes. Depreciation (the "phantom" deduction), 1031 exchanges (defer taxes forever), cost segregation. When to get a real estate CPA.
Lesson 12: Entity Structures — LLC or Not? Liability protection, when an LLC helps vs hurts (financing), umbrella insurance. The simple structure most investors use.
Lesson 13: Risks and How to Survive Them. Vacancies, bad tenants, market downturns, interest rate spikes. The reserve fund rule and stress-testing your portfolio.
Lesson 14: Scaling Your Portfolio. From 1 to 10 units: refinancing to pull capital, the BRRRR cycle, building a team. When you're ready for property #2.
Lesson 15: Your First Deal — 90-Day Action Plan. Month 1: education + financing pre-approval. Month 2: market research + deal analysis (10 deals). Month 3: offers + close. Start now.
Who This Is For
Aspiring real estate investors in the US starting from zero. Homeowners curious about house hacking. Anyone who wants real assets, not crypto hype.
Disclaimer
This course is educational and not financial advice. Real estate involves risk. Consult licensed professionals for your specific situation.
$99
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
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What you get: 15 lessons (~3.5 hours), deal analyzer, due diligence checklist, financing table. Lifetime access.