Before the Profits

Andres Bernal
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This podcast is about the reality of building wealth through rentals and flipping houses — the lessons, mistakes, mindset, and raw education it takes before the profits ever show up. These conversations are for people who want to understand what it truly takes to start, grow, and succeed in real estate investing. Send me a message, lets talk. https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092 Access our Free Flipping Calculator https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator  Get a copy of Born to retire young https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G 

  1. 1d ago

    I Have Almost 100 Tenants, This One Still Fooled Me.

    The conversation delves into the challenges faced by a real estate investor dealing with a problematic tenant, highlighting key mistakes made and lessons learned throughout the eviction process. It emphasizes the importance of communication, thorough tenant screening, and having effective systems in place to manage rental properties. Takeaways Communication is crucialImplement effective tenant screening Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tenant Challenges00:54 Identifying Red Flags in Tenants03:51 Communication Breakdown with Tenants07:17 Eviction Process and Legal Considerations11:36 Lessons Learned from the Experience13:00 Tactical Tips for Landlords

  2. 2d ago

    How to Invest With Your Spouse Without Risking Your Marriage or Money

    In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the realities of real estate investing and the challenges couples face when one partner is deeply involved in the business. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of our journey, including the lessons learned from a $107,000 loss on a property deal. Key takeaways: Understanding the emotional impact of financial decisions in a relationship. The importance of trust and communication when investing in real estate. How past experiences shape our views on money and investment. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Biggest struggles of being married to a real estate investor 1:45 Who she is and what she does (occupational therapist) 2:26 Her hardest money struggle: the scarcity mindset 6:04 Were we actually broke in 2017? 6:50 Early trust and moving in together after six months 9:14 Did real estate ever come before our relationship? 9:57 The biggest sacrifice: no such thing as work hours 13:18 How she handles the financial risks I take 14:28 The deal that lost $107K (the flooded house) 18:47 Our one real argument: the planner vs. the visionary 21:50 Has money changed us? 25:17 If we lost everything, could we rebuild? 28:05 The first moment she believed in me 30:03 Evicting a tenant and leading with compassion 32:06 Did she ever think about leaving? 32:39 The biggest lie people believe about real estate 33:53 How to earn your partner's trust with money 39:23 Would I have succeeded without her? 41:37 Big family news 42:58 What still scares me about real estate What's your biggest challenge when it comes to balancing work and relationships? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more insights on real estate and personal finance! #RealEstateInvesting #CouplesInBusiness #FinancialTrust

  3. Oct 14

    Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until 2027 to Buy a House

    If you want to connect send me a message to my instagram Andres Instagram Why Waiting Until 2027 Costs You Money Everyone’s waiting for interest rates to drop before they buy a house. That’s the biggest mistake you can make right now. The truth? Now is the best time to buy. Here’s why. High rates have scared most buyers out of the market. Fewer people are looking. But there’s another problem for sellers. It’s winter. Nobody wants to move in December. The people still listing? They’re desperate. They don’t want to carry that house into the new year. That means less competition for you. That means sellers willing to negotiate. That means opportunity. We break down what waiting until 2027 actually costs you. More buyers back in the market. Sellers with options again. Interest rates that might not drop the way you think they will. Plus we talk about seasonality. Winter slump. Political uncertainty. And why most people won’t take action on what they should be doing right now. If you’re thinking about buying a house, this episode is for you.

  4. Sep 30

    Best and Worst Towns to buy in Connecticut with Gary Crawford III

    In this conversation, Gary Crawford discusses his approach to real estate flipping, focusing on value-add deals and the importance of choosing the right towns. He shares insights on market risks, finding deals, and the challenges faced in specific areas. In this conversation, Andres Bernal discusses his experiences in real estate, focusing on the importance of permits, partnerships, and effective property management. He also shares insights on funding strategies, learning resources, and predictions for the real estate market. Takeaways Focus on value-add dealsBe cautious with high-end flips Permit management is crucialPartnerships enhance real estate success Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gary Crawford01:00 Flipping Strategies and Market Risks05:13 Finding Deals and Wholesalers06:53 Choosing the Right Towns for Flips16:01 Towns to Avoid for New Investors22:03 Challenges in Specific Towns28:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts29:09 Navigating Permits and Regulations32:06 Real Estate Partnerships and Units33:34 Evaluating Property Locations35:02 Managing Tenants and Property Management40:54 Funding and Financing Strategies46:09 Learning and Education in Real Estate55:11 Market Predictions and Future Trends

  5. Sep 9

    How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio in the Toughest Real Estate Year with Gus Ofili

    What does it actually take to go from a 9 to 5 at Bank of America to 76 doors in one of the most challenging real estate markets in the country? Andres brings on Gus Ofili, a Maine based real estate investor, agent, and host of Behind the Doors Podcast to talk about the mindset shifts, deal finding strategies, and hard lessons that separate real investors from people just talking about it. They get into student rentals, making low offers without fear, why appreciation is a gamble not a strategy, and the one thing a new investor should do right now with only $10,000 in their account. Connect with Gus Ofili https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jg58EZdC3/?mibextid=wwXIfr Connect with Andres Bernal https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092 Access our Free Flipping Calculator https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator Master of Flips link: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Flips-flipping-houses-consistently/dp/B0HBWPY2BF/ref=sr_1_1?

  6. Sep 2

    How You Can Get More Deals on Social Media With Fewer Than 5k Followers

    Most people post their wins on social media and wonder why nothing converts. In this episode, Andres breaks down the exact framework he has used to raise almost 2 million dollars and close 30 to 40 deals through Instagram and Facebook alone, without a massive following. From the give four times before you ask rule to why explaining the how beats sharing the win every time, these are the strategies that are actually working right now in real estate. Connect with Andres Bernal https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092 Access our Free Flipping Calculator: https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator Master of Flips link: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Flips-flipping-houses-consistently/dp/B0HBWPY2BF/ref=sr_1_1

  7. Aug 26

    The #1 Reason Why You Are Not Finding Good Tenants with Alan Rodriguez

    Your rental listing has showings but nobody is applying. In this episode, Andres Bernal speaks with Alan Rodriguez, a Denver real estate broker dealing with the realities of one of the toughest rental markets in the country, to figure out exactly what is going wrong. They get into property pricing mistakes, rental leads that go nowhere, why Facebook Marketplace is beating out Zillow for certain properties, and the pre-screening message that simplifies tenant screening before the showing even happens. If you manage rentals or are just trying to get yours occupied, this one will save you months of frustration. Connect with Alan Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/alangrodz?igsi=Z25qcWhmc2d3a2tt Connect with Andres Bernal https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092 Access our Free Flipping Calculator: https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator Master of Flips link: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Flips-flipping-houses-consistently/dp/B0HBWPY2BF/ref=sr_1_1

  8. Aug 19

    How Not to Lose Money Flipping Houses (I Lost $7K because of these mistakes)

    Andres Bernal shares his experience and mistakes in house flipping, emphasizing the importance of setting clear expectations in partnerships and taking a conservative approach to real estate decisions. He discusses encountering problems, pricing and selling strategy, partnership mistakes, dealing with offers and inspections, budgeting and renovation mistakes, understanding buyer preferences, and realtor guidance. Takeaways Mistakes in house flippingSetting clear expectations in partnerships Chapters 00:00 The Reality of House Flipping02:03 Encountering Problems in House Flipping03:36 Pricing and Selling Strategy04:26 Partnership Mistakes06:32 Dealing with Offers and Inspections10:29 Budgeting and Renovation Mistakes12:24 Understanding Buyer Preferences13:24 Realtor Guidance and Conservative Approach

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This podcast is about the reality of building wealth through rentals and flipping houses — the lessons, mistakes, mindset, and raw education it takes before the profits ever show up. These conversations are for people who want to understand what it truly takes to start, grow, and succeed in real estate investing. Send me a message, lets talk. https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092 Access our Free Flipping Calculator https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator  Get a copy of Born to retire young https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G 

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  • Creator
    Andres Bernal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Andres Bernal
  • Show Website
    Before the Profits

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