Three guys. Three rock bottom moments. One life-changing strategy: real estate. In this episode, we each share the moment that pushed us to the edge, from cleaning up human waste on minimum wage, to burning out in corporate America, to losing a $4 million business overnight. No scripts, Just real stories about what it takes to walk away from the grind and build freedom through real estate. What you’ll hear: ✔ What it feels like to hit rock bottom ✔ Why the "safe" path can be the most dangerous ✔ How we bought our first properties with no money down ✔ What we’d tell our younger selves about starting over Timestamps: 0:00 The moment everything changed 1:30 Corporate stress and the stroke that triggered the escape 3:00 Quitting and moving into a trailer 5:00 Scraping by on side gigs and mystery shopping 8:00 Cleaning up literal s**t on the job 13:00 First seller-financed real estate deal 20:00 The illusion of business stability 23:00 Real estate as a way out 25:00 Final thoughts on freedom and risk Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about money, freedom, and real estate investing. Disclaimer: The stories shared in this episode are personal experiences and are for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors, and nothing in this episode should be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always do your own research and speak with a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Most investors stay stuck at one or two small properties because they keep thinking small. They save for a duplex, analyze forever, and repeat the same moves for ten years. Then they wonder why nothing changes. This video breaks down the real breakthrough every investor must have if they want to scale. Travis, Gabe, and Mitch explain how they went from house hacking and tiny deals to mobile home parks, large commercial assets, investor capital, and time freedom. You will learn: • Why small deals keep you trapped • How confidence comes from action • Why bigger deals can be easier than duplexes • How to spot opportunities your mind currently filters out • The mistake most investors make with their circle • How your environment controls your scale • What to do next if you are at zero or stuck at your first property If you want to build a real portfolio, grow faster, and create time freedom, this is your breakthrough. *Want to Learn How to Win Back Your Time Freedom, Step by Step?* Grab our book for FREE: https://www.joinzeroto100tribe.com/

Want the BLUEPRINT for true Time Freedom? Grab the book for FREE: https://www.joinzeroto100tribe.com/ What’s the formula for buying real estate that works for you without turning your life into a never-ending to-do list? In this episode, we dive into the genius of scaling a portfolio by focusing on high-leverage assets that generate passive income. From the lessons we’ve learned in fixing everything from toilets to entire properties, we share how to keep the cash flowing and let others handle the grunt work. This isn’t about flipping homes or managing every property yourself—it’s about smart investments that work for you. We break down how we: 🞄 Moved from self-management to property management for rapid scaling 🞄 Got creative with financing and deal-making when capital was tight 🞄 Negotiate for better seller finance deals, before and after closing And yes, we also get into the surprising reality that some of the best deals come when you’re forced to be creative—and broke. Listen to the podcast here: 🟣Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/si/podcast/off-the-rails-passive-cashflow-hacks-scaling-secrets/id1745322778?i=1000681655611 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01qGIMCvK29KQfGzFlKVF9?si=D9wwhvlcRMW5X4FHm3uMHQ Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:36) - Fixing toilets at 10 pm and the turning point (00:08:33) - The new currency of the rich (00:15:29) - Finding vs making deals (00:18:46) - Some of our past creative deals (00:32:39) - Power of asking in negotiations (00:36:52) - Renegotiating terms before and after closing (00:42:21) - Transforming a mobile home park 🏄Want to scale from zero to 100+ cash flow units? Join the Tribe here: https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/joinelite Connect with us! Website: http://zeroto100tribe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeroto100tribe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeroto100Tribe Travis Dillard IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealtravisdillard/ Gabriel Hamel IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_gabriel_hamel/ Mitchell England IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealmitchellengland/ Want to scale from zero to 100+ cash flow units? Join the Tribe here: https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/joinelite

Start small or go big in real estate? Everyone has an opinion. Most of them are wrong. If you are a beginner investor with zero units, this video breaks down the real decision that actually determines whether you succeed or stay stuck. This is not about single family vs multifamily. It is not about duplex vs apartments. And it is definitely not about chasing the biggest deal you can find. In this conversation, we break down: • Why most new investors ask the wrong first question • How confidence gates quietly control your growth • When starting small is smart and when it becomes a trap • How some investors skip steps and why most cannot • The real role of mindset, environment, and action • Why getting in the right rooms changes everything • How talking to people creates deals you will never find online If you are waiting for the perfect deal, more education, or more certainty, this episode will challenge that thinking. Real estate rewards action, not overthinking. Whether your first move is a house hack, a fourplex, or something bigger, the takeaway is the same. Progress beats paralysis. If this helped you, like the video and subscribe. More real conversations on real estate, money, and mindset coming weekly. #realestatemarket *Want to Learn How to Win Back Your Time Freedom, Step by Step?* Grab our book for FREE: https://www.joinzeroto100tribe.com/

Most people never get started in real estate because they think you need a ton of money saved up. That’s just not true. In this video, we break down the real reason real estate feels "hard" for beginners, and how you can start investing even if you're broke, have no connections, and zero experience. What you'll learn: • Why mindset matters more than money • How to find no-money-down deals • What schools and society never teach about wealth • The truth about “risk” and who’s really playing it safe If you're serious about building freedom and passive income through real estate, this is the video to watch. *Want to Learn How to Win Back Your Time Freedom, Step by Step?* Grab our book for FREE: https://www.joinzeroto100tribe.com/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always do your own due diligence.

*Want to Learn How to Win Back Your Time Freedom, Step by Step?* Grab our book for FREE: https://www.joinzeroto100tribe.com/ Most people think you need a high income, decades of saving, or a huge down payment to become a millionaire. We started with none of that. What actually took us to $1M was one real estate strategy that anyone can learn, even if you are starting from zero. In this episode, We break down the exact approach we used to create seven figures of equity through forced appreciation. You will see how increasing income, lowering expenses, and buying underperforming properties can build wealth far faster than saving or buying single family rentals. If you want to understand why commercial real estate creates a tailwind for your life, how everyday people partner on deals, and what simple changes can add millions of dollars in value, this video will show you the full roadmap. What you will learn: • How forced appreciation actually works • Why commercial deals can build wealth faster • How we acquired properties without a lot of cash • The numbers behind our $1M equity lift • What anyone can do to start looking at deals today If you want to build wealth faster, take control of your financial future, and learn a strategy that still works in 2025 and 2026, this is the place to start. Subscribe for weekly breakdowns on real estate, equity building, and how to navigate the economy like an investor.