The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart

Thach Nguyen is one of, if not the, most visible and popular real estate influencers online. And as he explains in this episode, the reason why is simple: his story.

Today, you’ll hear it all: from catching the “last plane” out of Vietnam in 1975 and standing in lines at the food bank in Seattle, to becoming  7-figure real estate agent in his twenties, to buying 15 rental properties while still living with his mom and dad!

Thach is a super genuine, positive guy, and it’s no wonder why 250 million people tune into his content every month. This conversation chance to learn from a real estate master, and get to know him on a deeper level by diving into topics like debt, risk, passion, marriage, parenting, and more. 

Thach also talks about: - Discovering real estate while parking cars at a Chinese restaurant- The 3 things that made him a Top 1% realtor- Living (way) beneath his means to reach financial freedom faster- Knocking doors every day to generate sales- Why “aligning” is more important than “grinding”- Whether it’s a good idea to pay off mortgages early- How to find a deal today, step by step- Philanthropy and teaching - His parenting advice, summed up in one sentence- The secrets to his success on social media (no team!)

Books Mentioned: - Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks- Manifest Your Destiny by Wayne W. Dyer- Red Rising by Pierce Brown- Golden Son by Pierce Brown

Connect with Thach: 
Website: https://www.thachrealestategroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thachnguyen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thachn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thachn/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thachnguyen/

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Brandon's Open Door Capital Website: https://odcfund.com/
Cam's Deal Flow Real Estate Website: https://www.dealflowrealestate.com/
Thach’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- RAVE Foundation - RAVE Foundation’s 26 by 2026 initiative will build 26 new fields in time for the world's biggest sporting tournament - FIFA World Cup - comes to North America in 2026.

Show Sponsor: - Open Door Capital - Think you might be sitting on some equity that could be put to better use? Try our free Return on Equity Calculator here! https://odcfund.com/roe

Marc Kuhn built a $25 million/year construction company from scratch and is now funneling his profits into a real estate asset you probably haven’t heard of.

In this episode, Marc shares why he thinks “luxury storage” is the future; how he got into development and syndication after building his wealth in a blue-collar industry; and why he thinks buying businesses from baby boomers is such a hot opportunity right now.

Marc also talks about: - How he scaled his construction company and avoided the traps his dad fell into- How he’d go from $0 to $20,000/month if his life depended on it - The seller financing deal that made his net worth soar- Using creative financing to win in a high-interest-rate environment- What luxury storage is and why demand is rising- Building an audience on LinkedIn

Books Mentioned:- The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie - Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell- The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki- Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Connect with Marc: 
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-kuhn
Substack: https://marckuhn.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.kuhn.mak
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marc.kuhn.mak

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en
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Marc’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Backing the Blue Line

Show Sponsor: - Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Pete Kelly is the CEO of Apartment Life, which helps multifamily landlords slash their largest expense: vacancy. 

Pete’s organization works with multifamily building owners to place coordinators whose sole mission is to befriend, connect with, and assist residents in their day-to-day lives. The result? Tenants stay longer. And apartment building owners add an average of $200k to their NOI and millions to their net worth.

Pete also talks about: - Why loneliness is the biggest reason tenants don't renew their leases - How Apartment Life finds mission-driven team members - Why property managers love his service- The average return on investment investors can expect- How you can apply his tactics even if you don’t own multifamily- Finding real estate deals in 2024- His parenting advice and why he wishes he had a time machine

Books Mentioned:- The Holy Bible by ESV Bibles - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey- Preaching Christ in All of Scripture by Edmund P. Clowney- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki- Practicing The Presence Of God The Best Rule of a Holy Life by Brother Lawrence

Connect with Pete and Apartment Life: 
Website: https://apartmentlife.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptlife
Listen to the end, where Pete gives out his phone number

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Pete’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Apartment Life

Show Sponsor: 
The BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul

Tyler Cauble is a commercial real estate investor in Nashville, Tennessee. On today’s show: how he went from selling Cutco Knives door-to-door, to doing his first land deal with none of his own money, to using syndication to buy, renovate, rent, and refinance (BRRR) millions of dollars of commercial real estate in one of the hottest markets in the country.

Tyler also talks about: - Exactly how he’d get started in commercial real estate investing today- The differences between residential and commercial real estate deals- How to get brokers to take you seriously- What he learned about sales at Cutco (he broke a sales record!)- Transforming an abandoned car wash into a food hall with “ghost kitchens” - Why he’s all-in on office space despite remote work- The opportunity in turning stale office buildings into coworking spaces- The impact of higher interest rates- What type of cash-on-cash returns to expect in commercial investing- How much you need for a down payment- Does go off market to find deals? (spoiler: yes)- Why he’s cash-heavy in 2024- Why he quit drinking alcohol- The books, people and quotes that have shaped who he is
Books Mentioned:- Walkable City by Jeff Speck - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Connect with Tyler: 
Website: https://www.tylercauble.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tylercauble
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylercauble

Connect with us!
Website: https://abetterlife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon
Tyler’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Justin Waller is a blue-collar millionaire, real estate investor, and influencer who teaches young men how to build wealth on Andrew Tate’s Real World community.

A polarizing figure whose own channels were taken down by Youtube, Justin talked with us about his humble roots; how he built his massive construction company; his real estate investments; why he “feels sorry” for young men (and women) today, and how he developed his unshakeable self-confidence.

Justin also talks about: - How he got rich in a blue-collar business- What the E-Myth gets wrong about running a business - Why he puts female managers in charge of his company’s operations- How society is setting up young men to fail- How social media is distorting the self-image of young people today- Exactly what to do if you lack self-confidence - Dressing well and getting in peak physical shape- Why he started buying real estate as an “insurance policy”- How he saved $600,000 on taxes using accelerated depreciation- Getting de-platformed along with his associate Andrew Tate

Books Mentioned:- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge - Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate by Patrick Lencioni- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Connect with Justin:
Website: https://www.justinwinnwaller.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/Waller7J

Connect with us:
Website: https://abetterlife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Justin’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- SEAL Future Foundation - a charity dedicated to supporting Gold Star families, providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to navigate their future with strength and resilience

Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Ben Reinberg is a commercial real estate investor, philanthropist, futurist and biohacker.
In this episode, Ben shares how he built a $500M empire from scratch – from getting started as an accountant, to experiencing a “light bulb moment” when auditing a billionaire, to taking down a 100,000 square-foot building on his very first deal.

Ben also talks about: - His first business at age 8: selling cigarettes in mafia-controlled bars!- The mindset behind raising $2 million on his first deal - His advice for young real estate investors starting today- Why you don’t actually need a track record to buy a big deal… what you need instead- How to stand out when approaching a mentor- The advantages of investing in medical offices- The biggest dangers of commercial real estate- His nightly practice for better sleep- Biohacking with stem cell injections and supplements- His morning routine- Thinking without distraction for an hour per day- Teaching his kids humility and how to live on a budget

Books Mentioned:- How to Be the Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole LePera- Surrender Experiment by  Michael A. Singer- Mitsui: Three Centuries of Japanese Business by John G. Roberts

Connect with Ben:  
Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/
Alliance CGC: https://alliancecgc.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-reinberg-i-own-it/id1626923659
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg

Connect with us!
Website: https://abetterlife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon
Ben’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- BrainTumorFoundation.org

Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe