Investor Creator’s Deals with Brad Smotherman

Captured 7 Figures Doing Real Estate Part-Time (Leah and Wes)

It's time again to celebrate the wins of the Investor Creator Apprentices. Leah and Wes have been with us for two and a half years. During that time they captured $1,000,000 in equity, all while doing real estate part-time, Wes having a full-time job, and Leah homeschooling their five children (which is another full-time job.)
How did they do it? What was their first deal, their favorite deal, their worst deal? How do they manage their business and family life? What tips and insights do they have for you guys? Have they always followed the script? Let's hear it from Leah and Wes!
What is Covered:
(03:45) Why Leah and Wes got into real estate investing
(09:03) Trepidation and misconceptions they had coming into the business
(12:40) The journey from the decision to do the business until the first deal
(14:55) What owner financing is
(20:15) Changing the belief system after the first successful deal
(22:10) How Leah and Wes manage the workload with a full-time job, two part-time jobs and homeschooling
(28:15) Balancing business and marriage and whether it's possible to do this business on your own without your spouse
(34:20) Where to find virtual assistance and how to pay them
(35:10)  A walk through a typical purchasing process
(39:45) Google Ads monthly spending
(40:45) Handling title company, real estate attorney, insurance, company structure etc.
(42:58) Wes and Leah's favorite and least favorite deal so far
(51:54) How to handle contractors remotely
(55:29) Experiences with realtors
(59:00) How quickly you can move to the perfect presentation call
(01:00:52) Should you nudge your friends into the business?
(01:02:00) Sticking to the Investor Creator script vs. diverging from the script
To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created success for Leah and Wes, email me at brad@bradsmotherman.com
Resources: 
- Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv

$100k Profit from Their 1st Deal! (Ezra and Briana)

Ezra and Briana Marrow have been with the Investor Creator for a year and a half. They tried doing a couple of flips back in 2008 and got bit by the market crash. So this time around they were very cautious, spending six months doing their research before joining our apprenticeship program.
And they surely didn't regret it. Today, we jump back in time to their very first deal that landed them $100,000 in gross profit! They share the details of the deal, what old demons they had to face to make it work, and why you should consider doing real estate investing yourself.
What is Covered:
(00:00) - Ezra's and Briana's previous experience in real estate
(01:34) - Introduction to their first deal that got them $100k
(03:16) - Their trepidation about using PPC ads
(04:30) - How much time it took to paper the deal after starting ads
(07:59) - From closing the deal to getting the house back on market
(09:10) - Upgrading to doing several deals at the time
(12:16) - Building confidence and trusting the process
(14:50) - When it makes sense to "do what you're told"
Resources: 
- To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Ezra and Briana, visit us at https://investorcreator.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv
 

How Vincent Landed a 6-Figure Deal His FIRST WEEK!

Vincent, a young real estate investor, shares his success story of closing a deal within ONE WEEK of implementing the strategies that we teach at Investor Creator.
He had previously dabbled in real estate wholesaling and commercial real estate, but didn't find success until he decided to commit to the course and support calls. 
You’ll hear the details of the 6-figure deal he recently closed, including the seller's motivation, the property's value, and the purchase and rehab costs. His success once again proves that the Investor Creator process works, and that this is a good time to become an investor if you are ready to put in the work.  
What is Covered: 
(00:00) Introduction to Vincent and his journey in real estate
(03:24) Vincent's experience with wholesaling and commercial real estate
(07:17) Starting ads and getting the deal under contract
(08:16) The details of Vincent’s deal and property value
(09:44) Purchase price and rehab costs
(11:39) Why we never make offers at Investor Creator and how we structure our deals
(12:39) Why it’s important to stick to the course, follow the process and ask for support
(15:00) Understanding value and costs in real estate investing
Resources: 
- To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Vincent, visit us at https://investorcreator.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv 

Apprentice Spotlight with Rachel and Eran

Today, we're celebrating Rachel and Eran Sivan and their wins in the past year and a half. Prior to Investor Creator, they never ever bought a piece of real estate. But they did a million dollars net in less than 14 months of implementation of our processes and systems.
In this episode, we dive deep into their success. We're talking about the lead generation they've used, how they deal with mindset struggles and challenges, the first deal that they did, as well as the toughest deal that they did.
Rachel's and Eran's story will help you build your belief systems, because we at Investor Creator believe that there's more to business internally than externally. Your mindset and your belief systems will drive growth more than what the market's doing, what interest rates are doing, who the next president is etc. So let's hear it from Rachel and Eran! 
What is Covered:
(00:00) Introduction and why we must learn to celebrate wins
(05:17) Apprentice Spotlight: Rachel and Eran Sivan
(09:02) Transitioning from nonprofit work to real estate
(14:42) Running PPC ads and getting the first deal
(17:02) How they turned a $6,000 investment into an $80,000 profit
(21:23) Remote marketing and remote real estate investing
(25:42) Lessons learned on the journey to 7 figures
(29:11) The power of mindset and perseverance
(31:09) Rachel's and Eran's best and toughest deals
(36:53) How to overcome limiting beliefs when starting out
(41:42) Unexpected sources of funding for real estate deals
Resources:
Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
Email me directly if you want to join us
Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast

Tracking for $1M His FIRST Year! - Marcel Davis

This is one of our Apprentice Spotlight episodes featuring Marcel Davis, who is on track to do a million dollars net his FIRST year!
Marcel has been with us since December 2023. He started running ads about 30 days into his apprenticeship, and since then has been on an unbelievable trajectory. His best deal so far made him 🤑 $139,475.46!  
Here is Marcel's story about how he went from being a mortgage broker, going through the crash of 2008, then getting into residential assisted living. But he knew he wanted something different and he wanted more, so he joined 💡 Investor Creator. 
Tune in to see the parallels between where Marcel has been, and potentially where you are in your business today. And you'll take away some key actionables that you can implement in your own process right away!
What is Covered:
(03:15)  - Marcel's background and entry into real estate
(09:01) - The importance of education and mentorship
(13:47) - The immersion process and Marcel's first deal
(19:03) - Expanding deal flow and using PPC advertising
(24:24) - The importance of a positive mindset and problem-solving skills
(27:45) - Marcel's favorite and toughest deals
(34:20) - Managing marketing and staying organized with a CRM
(40:08) - Marcel's advice for struggling investors
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
 

Zero to 7 Figures in 14 Months - Eran’s Deal that Started it All

Today, we’re going 14 months back in time. Eran has never bought a piece of real estate before. He hasn’t bought an owner-occupied house. He hasn’t done anything where he’s even been a part of a real estate transaction. He is not even from the United States, and he’s starting off with a number of limiting beliefs. 
But this episode showcases how one deal can create lasting change, not only in your business, but in your family legacy. We’re talking about how Eran went from absolute startup to doing his first deal that we’re covering today, to going on to create a million dollars net in 14 months, to now where he's relocated his family to Costa Rica and he’s sitting in his office with the view of his infinity pool and the ocean. Talking about exponential growth! So let’s hear it from Eran. 
What is Covered: 
(00:00) - Introduction to Eran and how he joined us
(7:28) - A walk through Eran’s first deal that started it all
(12:48) - How he knew that this was a good deal and what the numbers were
(15:24) - The difference between Eran’s last business and this one
(17:34) - Takeaways from Eran’s first deal and why he is not into rehabs and flips
(19:29) - Why he’s going into rentals in the next couple of years
(22:33) - The funny story with an appraiser
(24:32) - What gives Eran confidence as a rookie in real estate 
As an additional treat, we're having Eran and his wife Rachel in our Apprentice Spotlight, where you can ask them questions about their business. Join our Investor Creator Community Facebook group where we’ll post the Zoom link for this free call!  
Resources: 
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast

How a 21-Year-Old Investor Kept His Seller Out of Jail

Brandon Clemente was a sophomore in college trying to make some extra money, so he initially came to our team to do some video editing. He then came to the next mastermind event that we had since he joined us, and got so inspired by the testimonials and by how real this all was, that he decided to give it a try. 
Today, Brandon is sharing details of his latest deal, where he bought a duplex with good terms and with deep equity that’s on the same street where he is renting as a tenant in this college town. But that's not the only interesting thing about this deal. You're going to leave this episode inspired, and learn a few things about deal structure and how you can serve your sellers, i .e. keep them out of jail. So let’s check out this deal! 
 
What is Covered:
(00:00) - Introduction to Brandon and his background
(05:09) - How old he was when he started the apprenticeship with us
(06:40) - A walk through Brandon’s unusual deal
(09:59) - How he helped his client not go to jail
(12:14) - Stacked seller motivation in this deal - foreclosure and safety
(13:45) - The financial breakdown of Brandon’s deal and his plans with this property
(16:10) - Where he sees himself two years from now
(17:28) - Brandon’s advice to other young people in his position
(19:25) - Takeaways from this deal that you can implement to your business
(21:08) - Advice for people who are just getting into the business 
 
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast

$41,000 Profit with $0 on Repairs - Pranav's Deal

Today’s dealmaker is Pranav, a data scientist with a PhD in applied physics and material science, working in corporate America. He is a really smart guy who is leaving the corporate world to go into the real estate world, and he'll explain why.
The deal he is going to share with us is a little bit different, because it shows the value of not building the equity, but buying the equity. In other words, it's a no-have, where he did no work to this property and still has a good profit on it. So let’s hear it from Pranav!
 
What is Covered: 
(01:31) - Why Pranav got into real estate and how he found the time for it
(04:40) - Pranav’s deal of the day
(06:06) - Stacked motivation - 2 of 5 big motivators for sellers
(08:13) - Why he decided not to do repairs on the house
(10:47) - Days on market and how Pranav sold the house
(14:02) - Financial breakdown of the deal
(15:51) - The importance of being professional with the sellers and following the process 
 
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast

$170k in Equity from ONE Seller - Jen Baker

Jen Baker is a home school mom of seven. Jen had not been in the workforce for years prior to jumping into investing with the Investor Creator system. She is approaching her two year anniversary with us, and this is one of the many deals she has done. Her seller didn’t come from paid marketing, yet she has created $170,000 in equity position, and she’s cash flowing $500 for the next 30 years from this one seller! 
 
What is covered: 
(00:00) - Introduction to Jen Baker and how she got into real estate
(05:38) - Jen walks us through her last deal that includes two houses
(09:30) - Recap of the deal and profit breakdown on the second house
(10:52) - The power of connection, trust and referrals
(11:52) - Breakdown of the numbers on the first house and total profits
(14:28) - Advice for investors just starting in the business 
 
Jen just takes away so many of people's limiting beliefs and their excuses for making the business work. She is busy with her kids, she didn’t have a ton of capital prior to becoming an investor, and yet she does the business and does it very well, because she follows the process. 
To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Jen, email me directly.
 
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast 
 

$99k Deal at Age 24 - Sierra Bailey

Sierra Bailey is a 24-year-old young lady out of Nashville, Tennessee, and she's going to share with you how she made 💸 $99,600 on a deal where she did not want to call the seller back! ☎️
She's here to share all the details of this deal, and also a couple of key things that she learned in this process, that you can take and implement into your business right now. Open your eyes, this is the next generation of real estate investors coming!
 
What is Covered: 
(00:00) - Sierra's background and why she initially didn't want to do real estate
(02:55) -  How Sierra sourced the lead for this deal
(03:07) - What the seller's motivation was and why she didn't want to call him back
(04:05) - How the negotiation went and what made Sierra take action on this deal
(06:15) - Where she got the funding and what the deal structure looked like
(08:12) - How Sierra did financially on this deal and how it made her feel
(11:10) - Two main takeaways from this deal for Sierra and other investors 
 
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
- Questions? Email me directly.