Justin Freishtat is a former door-to-door sales leader who reinvented himself as a capital raiser—bringing in $10M in his first year through personal branding, networking, and strategic deal partnerships.

Justin breaks down the mindset and mechanics behind building a credible online brand, using social proof to get on major podcasts, raising capital from accredited investors without ads, and partnering on major projects like Safe Space (AI security tech) and The Bend ($4B Tennessee development).

Brad and Justin also cover the current state of the commercial real estate market, what’s coming next, and how disciplined buying can protect you even in turbulent times.

(00:00) How Justin transitioned from door-to-door sales to capital raising and real estate

(04:00)Why you should build your personal brand before you have the big deal

(07:30) Practical steps to build a credible online presence (even if you’re “just” an accountant, roofer, or W-2 employee now)

(12:00) How Justin uses social media, podcasts, and in-person networking to create inbound investor leads

(15:00) How Safe Space is using AI and camera tech to prevent real-world threats in schools, prisons, and healthcare

(23:30) The story behind The Bend: a generational $4B+ Tennessee development and why early LPs have already seen massive paper gains

(28:00) How Justin thinks about pairing debt funds vs. equity deals to balance cash flow and long-term upside

(29:30) Why many commercial syndications are struggling—and how disciplined buying and smart structures create opportunity

(33:30) Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Justin

Invest with Justin / Learn more: pitchEquityFund.com

SafeSpace https://safespaceglobal.ai/

Connect with Justin Freishtat on Instagram: @justinfreishtat

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator’s Deals Podcast

In this live support session, Brad Smotherman walks through multiple real investor challenges — from foreclosure threats and trust structures, to as-is valuations, novation issues, rural exit strategies, and when to repair vs. sell as-is.

You'll hear real-world deal breakdowns and decision frameworks you can apply immediately. You’ll hear investors troubleshoot sub2 deals, navigate do-on-sale clause threats, evaluate questionable comps, negotiate tricky seller situations, and decide whether to rehab or wholesale.

If you want to understand how experienced investors solve high-pressure problems in real time, this is your episode.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

- (01:15) Deal #1 — Sub2 foreclosure threat + trust structure issues

- (06:55) How to negotiate with title attorneys

- (08:40) When trust structures add unnecessary complexity

- (13:40) Deal #2 — As-Is Values & Comping Challenges

- (16:45) Deal #3 — Novation Issues & Sellers in Existing Contracts

- (19:45) Backup offers & waiting out a contract ethically

- (22:30) Deal #4 — Two Houses on One Lot: Creative Structuring

- (30:55) Deal #5 — Rehab or Sell As-Is? (The Siding Problem)

- (42:00) Minimum repairs needed to qualify for financing (FHA issues)

- (44:00) How buyers decide in the first 60 seconds

- (47:00) Deal #6 — Raising $90K: Sub2 vs. Retail Problem

- (51:00) Deal #7 — POA Problems with Banks

- (56:40) Deal #8 — Rural Property With No Buyers: What to Do

- (59:20) Buying a Personal Home That Still Cashflows

- (1:06:00) The $5,000 House

📢 Resources:

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Listen to our other show: Investor Creator's Deals

Want to build consistent cash flow no matter what the real estate market is doing?

In this episode, we’ll change the way you think about real estate investing by showing you how to create cash flow and consistency through deal structure — so you can thrive in both seller’s and buyer’s markets.

You’ll discover how to attract motivated leads, negotiate them to contract, and use multiple exit strategies (without needing tons of capital or relying on retail sales). We’ll walk through real examples, creative financing methods, and deal structures that make your business market-proof.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to build a repeatable system for cash flow

• Using problem-solving as an opportunity in real estate

• The 3 pillars of purchasing properties

• Generating leads with targeted marketing campaigns

• Mastering reverse negotiation and creative deal structures

• Leveraging owner financing, Sub2 deals, and notes for profit

• Managing risk while building long-term wealth

Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:52) Market Dynamics & Opportunities (05:51) Problem-Solving in Real Estate (14:42) Creating Cash Flow in Any Market (23:25) 3 Pillars of Purchasing (26:43) Marketing for Motivated Sellers (34:52) Seller Intent vs. Motivation (39:29) Reverse Negotiation (45:45) Deal Structures in a Buyer’s Market (49:20) Deeds, Notes & Owner Financing (01:00:30) Risk Management in Complex Deals (01:07:55) Sub2 Deals & IRS Liens (01:13:10) Success Stories of our Apprentices (01:17:30) Creative Financing for Beginners (01:24:14) The Investor Creator Apprenticeship Program (01:35:01) Building Long-Term Wealth

Resources: 🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community → learn.investorcreator.com 🎧 Listen to our previous episode on Navigating Changing Markets

The real estate market is shifting — and for many investors, that creates uncertainty. But with the right strategies, you can not only survive, but thrive in both hot and cold markets.

In this episode, recorded at our Million Dollar Roundtable Intensive, we dive into practical tools for making smarter decisions, reducing risk, and creating lasting success in real estate investing. From seller negotiations to inventory strategies, you’ll learn how to build confidence and resilience in any market.

What You’ll Learn:

- How to operate in both hot and cold markets

- Doing proper Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

- How to communicate and negotiate with sellers effectively

- Using Negative Walkaways to acquire properties

- Why sales-focused staffing matters in a shifting market

- How to reassess inventory and pricing strategies with confidence

Chapters:

(00:00) Navigating Changing Markets

(01:02) Buyer vs. Seller Dynamics

(05:44) Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

(17:59) Effective Seller Negotiations

(26:25) Negative Walkaways Strategy

(27:16) Navigating Financial Solutions

(32:06) Maximizing Process Over Single Deals

(37:44) Note Selling & Cash Flow

(41:44) Sales-Focused Staffing Approach

(47:08) Reassessing Market Strategies

Resources:

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community → learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Listen to more deals on the Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

We’re back with Scott and Shelby, a husband-and-wife team from Utah, to dive deeper into their first few weeks as real estate investors with Investor Creator.

In this episode, they share the exact steps that helped them create $200K in equity positions—from generating leads to closing deals—plus the systems that made it all possible.

You’ll discover:

-How to attract hyper-motivated sellers

-How we do deals without ever making offers

-Smart deal structures for long-term passive wealth

Episode Breakdown:

(00:00) – The pillars of the Investor Creator methodology

(11:22) – Scott & Shelby’s background and investing journey

(16:26) – Running ads, lead generation and landing their first deals

(23:28) – From triage calls to closing: a step-by-step look

(30:04) – Navigating inheritance situations and seller motivations

(39:22) – Best and worst deals (and key lessons learned)

(44:58) – Advice for new investors + the power of community

Resources:

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community → learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Listen to more deals on the Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

Discover how to buy $1M+ in equity every single month through direct-to-seller marketing. This episode features Brad’s live presentation from the Mr. Landlord Convention in Indianapolis, hosted by Jeffrey Taylor — the nation’s top landlord educator.

Brad walks you through the Investor Creator's three systems for acquiring equity-rich properties consistently. Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned pro, you’ll discover new strategies to increase deal flow, improve negotiations, and find motivated sellers in every market.

You'll learn:

✅ Proven methods for buying equity-rich properties

✅ How to find, qualify and assess motivated sellers

✅ The art of building rapport that makes negotiations smoother

✅ The human side of real estate transactions investors tend to overlook

✅ How to create a steady and predictable deal flow

🎧 Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Investor Creator and Mr. Landlord Convention

(00:57) Challenges in Direct to Seller Marketing

(02:18) Presentation Overview: Buying a Million per Month

(04:39) Brad's Confessions and Goals

(09:52) Understanding the Audience's Experience

(11:12) The Problem is the Opportunity

(16:28) The Importance of Direct to Seller Marketing

(21:15) The Need for Equity in Real Estate Transactions

(24:28) Understanding Cash Flow vs. Equity

(26:01) The Value of Inventory in Real Estate

(29:47) Changing Perspectives on Market Problems

(31:16) The Power of Direct Marketing Strategies

(34:33) Behind the Scenes of a Million Dollar Purchasing System

(40:43) Three Key Systems for Successful Purchasing

(54:57) The Human Side of Real Estate Negotiation

(01:02:28) Reverse Negotiation Techniques

(01:08:35) The Triage Call: Understanding Seller Motivation

(01:17:14) The Perfect Presentation: Building Rapport

(01:32:31) Negotiation Strategies: Price and Terms

(01:45:00) Q&A with the Audience

📢 Resources:

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

Scott and Shelby have been running their ads for 2 weeks. Just two weeks of implementation - and they have 4 deals under contract and over $200,000 in equity position!

So marketing is working, they are on track to be at more than 10 deals in their first month with Investor Creator.

But how do they fulfill that? How do you manage when things are going too well?

In this episode, we are going through the specifics on some of their deals:

✅ How to buy partial interest

✅ How to deal with partition suits

✅ How to structure a deal to create cash flow


✅ Creating free and clear notes

✅ How to manage the overflow of leads

Join us as we follow Scott and Shelby on their journey from startup to struggle to success!

🎧 Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Scott and Shelby's rapid success in real estate

(02:30) The challenges of rapid growth and fulfillment

(05:58) Understanding complex real estate deals

(12:18) How to prioritize leads when marketing works too well

(16:00) Ranking deals and overcoming decision fatigue

(20:00) Profit that Scott and Shelby are after

(29:00) When to hire a realtor to help with selling the houses

📢 Resources:

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator's Deals Podcast

🚀 What started as a side hustle editing videos in college turned into an incredible journey for Brandon Clemente, now on track to become the youngest 7-figure owner in the Investor Creator community. At just 21 years old, Brandon made $300K part-time in only seven months while balancing college life!

In this episode, Brandon shares:


✅ How he got started in real estate


✅ A breakdown of his first deals


✅ The strategies that helped him do this part-time and scale quickly


✅ Marketing and negotiation tips that work

The way it’s going for him, this kid is going to retire by the time he’s 30. So listen, learn and get inspired by Brandon’s success!

🎧 Episode Highlights:

(00:00) From college student to investor: Brandon’s journey

(03:04) Finding your “Why” when starting a business

(07:47) Overcoming skepticism about the industry

(12:05) How video editing led to real estate investing

(15:42) First steps in real estate

(19:02) Breaking down Brandon’s first deal

(25:39) The second deal: A motivated seller’s story

(31:10) Brandon’s first flip experience

(35:10) Scaling cash flow with creative deals

(39:03) Marketing strategies that work

(45:26) Mastering negotiation tactics

(51:41) Brandon’s plans for the future

📢 Resources:

🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com

🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator's Deals Podcast