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May 2020
54m 48s

10: 2 Long-Distance Rentals with $0 Down...

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About this episode

Tony Robinson had every excuse NOT to invest.

Expensive local market? Demanding full-time job? Family responsibilities?

Check, check, and check.

So, how did he pull off his first two deals in a cash flow-friendly market 1,500 miles away?

Today, Tony spills the beans: how he got a bank to loan him 100% of purchase AND rehab cost, how he managed contractors from afar, two crucial lessons he learned on his first deal, and much more.

Tony shares tip after tip for investors like you—especially if you live in a pricey area (he lives in Southern California and invests in Shreveport, Louisiana).

Plus, he dives into the mindset shifts that helped him break through—and how becoming a father at a young age led to a goal of achieving financial independence.

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In This Episode We Cover:

  • How Tony got past a failed first deal
  • Zeroing in on one zip code when looking for deals
  • Why he chose to invest in Shreveport, LA
  • How he pulled his money out by refinancing
  • Why real estate is "80% mental"
  • Finding a real estate agent and property manager out-of-state
  • Managing renovations remotely using FaceTime
  • How a local bank funded 100% of his projects
  • How a construction loan works and what "draws" are
  • Analyzing local rents
  • Why he locked in his tenants on a 2-year lease
  • And SO much more!

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