Most of us say we want to quit our W2 jobs through real estate. But just saying it doesn't move the needle. What if I told you that saying it isn't enough? Without a clear number and plan, you'll tread water indefinitely. Here's the truth: there are only four ways to Exit on a Deal in real estate 1. wholesale 2. fix & flip 3. buy & hold, 4. a mix. Pick one, then reverse-engineer your income goal. Why this matters Most new investors make a fatal mistake: they dream big but never define the daily actions. They stay in the rat race because they don't know how to bridge the gap from $0 to their freedom number. I've been there. I promised myself I'd quit "next year" yet had zero clarity on what that meant. It wasn't until I did the math (expenses + taxes + buffer = $10K/month), picked my path, and followed a daily routine that things changed. Reverse-engineer your exit - Calculate your number: list your monthly expenses, add taxes and a buffer. That's your freedom number (mine was $10K/month). - Choose your exit: will you wholesale (fast cash), flip (bigger chunks), buy & hold (long-term cash flow), or stack them? - Define your daily actions: if it's wholesaling, commit to 30 minutes of prospecting, 40 minutes of warm follow-ups and one offer per day. Use our "Daily Four" framework—clear your inbox, execute money tasks, run the dialer, and do a final sweep—to stay on track. - Rinse and repeat: hit your freedom number three months in a row before handing in your notice. It's not glamorous. It's daily, focused work. But it works. Knowing exactly what to do each day gave me the confidence to walk away from my W2 and never look back. Want a simple template to calculate your freedom number and set your daily actions? Comment "PLAN" below and I'll share it. Tomorrow, I'll break down the Daily Four so you can execute like a Deal Boss.

Ten years ago, birthdays meant staying home because we didn't have $600–$700 to spare. Today? I'm taking the day off for my wife's birthday, and we're headed to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte for a white water rafting adventure with the kids. The Whitewater Center has become a treasure for Charlotte and even helps raise the value of the land and homes around it. It's a reminder that investing in the right places and building the right systems can change your life. Back when we lived paycheck to paycheck, this kind of day felt impossible. Real estate and our Deal Boss systems made it possible. Here are a few lessons this journey hammered home: • Start with buyers: having 2–3 partners ready to buy makes every deal easier. • Build systems, not stress: automate your lead flow and free your time for family. • Invest for freedom: do deals to create experiences like this without checking the bank account. We've got something big coming next Monday that can help you build your own freedom. Clear your schedule for next week and stay tuned this will set the stage for our community. ALL existing members will have a HUGE SURPRISE!

Good morning, Deal Boss crew! Quick pulse on the market: 30-year mortgage rates have dipped to roughly 6.57% this week (down from 6.72% last week, according to Fortune). It’s not the 3% money we all remember, but a downward move is still welcome. On the opportunity side, the latest WSJ/Realtor.com ranking shows investors gravitating to mid-sized cities in the Midwest and Northeast. Manchester-Nashua, NH, topped the list, with Canton-Massillon (OH), Springfield (MA), Toledo (OH) and New Haven-Milford (CT) close behind. These markets combine affordability with strong demand and lower climate risk. Meanwhile, pricey and storm-prone markets in Texas and Florida are cooling off. I’m curious: which markets are you watching or investing in? Have you adjusted your strategy with rates around 6.5%? Drop a comment with your thoughts and let’s learn from each other.https://fortune.com/article/current-mo rtgage-rates-08-11-2025/ https://www.realtor.com/research/july-2025-wsj-rdc-housing-market-ranking/

Most new investors start with wholesaling because it's the quickest way to learn and earn. I did the opposite: I jumped straight into flipping. That meant lining up money, managing contractors, navigating permits and rehabs, all before I I understood how to find and sell deals fast. Then I noticed something that stung: wholesalers I was buying from often made the same profit in a month that I did in six. And when I tried to wholesale myself, I froze. I told sellers, "I'm not actually going to buy this," because I didn't have buyers lined up. Deals slipped through my fingers. Here's what fixed it: - Start with two or three reliable buyers. Ask them what they want, where they invest and their price range. - Understand their exit plans so you know how to structure offers. - Be upfront on seller calls because you actually have partners ready. As soon as I built those relationships, my confidence returned, deals moved faster, and I could focus on serving families and building a legacy. If you'd like the simple script I used to find my first buyers, just drop a "BUYERS" below or DM me. I'm happy to share.

Listen up! This isn't your crypto playground or personal marketing channel. 🎯 HARSH TRUTH: • Want to promote your stuff? Learn to market YOUR business • Need to pitch crypto? Go to crypto groups • Looking for MLM prospects? Not here • Sliding into DMs uninvited? Goodbye • "But I'm just trying to help!" No, you're not This is a real estate investment community. Period. ⚠️ INSTANT BAN OFFENSES: • Crypto/NFT/Token pitches • MLM or "opportunity" spam • Sliding into DMs with offers • Promoting outside programs • Pushing your coaching services • Soliciting for other communities 🎯 HOW TO REPORT: 1. Take screenshots of the spam/pitch 2. Report it one of these ways: • Email: [email protected] • DM: Jen Keeley • DM: Eric Wayne Howell Include: • Screenshots • Person's name • Date of incident We'll handle it immediately. ⚡ EVEN IN DMs: • No means no • Unsolicited pitches = Instant ban • Screenshot evidence = Permanent removal • No warnings • No exceptions 💡 WHAT'S ALLOWED: • Real estate deals • Partnership opportunities • Relevant resources • Market insights • Deal flow • Actual value Remember: If you have to spam to get business, you're doing business wrong. We're here to build real estate businesses, not be your prospecting list. #NoSpam #CommunityStandards #RealEstateOnly