I want to talk about how I ever came up with the Value Driven Investor Community.

The idea, where did it come from and what does it mean? How does it even work?

The Value Driven Investor Community is all about support. And if you want in, you have to be self-aware. You also need to complete three vital steps in order to start Living Life On Your Terms. That's what we're talking about today on the VDI Podcast! Ready to jump?

Can we count on YOU?

For the last 7 years of my life, I have been asking people this question when it comes to raising almost $150,000 for my daughter Shanley and our fight against Type One Diabetes.

Team Sugar Shay -- The #1 Twin Cities JDRF Team in 2021 - Our TEAM raised the most money this year. More money than over 500 teams participating in the 2021 JDRF One-Walk. With thousands of people participating in this movement to find a cure for T1D

Should I be a real estate agent or a real estate investor? Answer - You should be a Value Driven Investor!

This week's podcast breaks down why real estate agents have everything they need at their fingertips to become a success Value Driven Investor.

For far too long real estate agents have been focused on commissions over what matters most, creating value for their clients in a way only local real estate agents can.

There's a tidal wave of change coming for real estate agents in the form of iBuyer, along with the added bonus of class action lawsuits.

It happens to all of us, and it's going to happen to you (if it hasn't happened by now). Investor overwhelm.

If you want to fight the good fight and Live Life On Your Terms, it won't be easy. It's never easy.

But nothing ever worth it is

Today we're going to talk about how the right designer can maximize your ROT - Return On Time.

Yes, designers can be expensive, but the right designer will allow you to concentrate on your strengths while turning your project into an investment that sells fast.

A good designer also has the potential of pre-selling your investment. A huge win as you build out the project.

Every good design starts with your end buyer in mind. Today we're going to talk about designing and building a product that people actually want.

Tim's in Minnesota while Bob is soaking up the rays in Hawaii for this edition of the Value Driven Investor Podcast! And today, part 3 of finding a contractor you can trust. The boys are going to explain how to structure your relationship with contractors. There are many ways, but they'll focus on the big three.

We've talked in a past episode about the importance of having a mentor to guide you through the real estate investment game. A good mentor will help you wade through the minefields of doing your first deals. They will help you learn from their mistakes, and pick you up after you've made a few of your own.

Today you are going to hear a mentor call between Tim Murphy and Ryan Custodio. Ryan is a real estate agent out of Lakeville, Minnesota, who has recently done his first investment deal with Tim.

In part one we talked about when and why you will consider hiring outside help to complete your real estate investment project.

Hiring a general contractor is not an easy decision, and we outlined how you should approach forming relationships in episode 10.

Today, in part 2, Tim details how he found his long-time contractor and how that relationship works and has stood the test of time.

There's a progression most investors start to feel after wholesaling real estate for a while. They want to stop the quick transactions and actually get their hands dirty. They want to actually transform the property and make it into something a family will actually appreciate. So what is the next step of your investing journey? Today we are going to dive into the opportunities and risks of working with general contractors. We will talk about the costs, tax advantages, and how to structure the relationship.

Today we are going to talk about knowing your numbers in the real estate game. There's a fine difference between gut and gamble, and most of that has to do with the experience of knowing your numbers.

Wholesale real estate is a hot topic and there are endless gurus online that want to teach you the game.

Today's episode of the Value Driven Investor is dedicated to the low-hanging, but competitive fruit of wholesale real estate.

Tim Murphy and Bob Grand have deep history in this practice and believe it's a great starting point for those getting into the real estate investing game.

You, as a “Value Driven Investor” must create your own path. This is the beauty and struggle of becoming a real estate investor. You have thousands of different ways you can go. But, the challenge, you must design your path.

Last episode we talked about the question you should be asking yourself first.

"Why Real Estate Investing"

If you have not found a reason that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up... Keep digging

You, as a “Value Driven Investor” must create your own path. This is the beauty and struggle of becoming a real estate investor. You have thousands of different ways you can go. But, the challenge, you must design your path.

Last episode we talked about the question you should be asking yourself first.

"Why Real Estate Investing"

If you have not found a reason that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up... Keep digging

Today you are going to meet Bob Grand's wife Shelly, who stopped burning the candle at both ends and started Living Life on HER terms through real estate investing.

She called that time of her life "unsustainable," as she looked for a new way to not just survive, but thrive.

This is when the rubber hits the road and we start getting real about your future as a real estate investor.

Tim Murphy and Robert Grand of Grand Real Estate Investments, help you with your most important asset as a real estate investor -- and that's a proper mindset.

And doing that requires those that have been there.

After episode #1 you know WHY the Value-Driven Investor believes in you. After episode #2 you know HOW the Value-Driven Investor is different. Today, in episode #3 we are going to discuss WHAT the Value-Driven Investor hopes to deliver for you.

Tim Murphy maps out the principles Value Driven Investors to follow in this episode, and the steps you need to start following to earn "mailbox money" and start living life on your terms.

Today you will learn the path and meaning of a Value Driven Investor.