27: 5 Doors by Using Seller Financing for the First Time with Aaron Chapman
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**Aaron Chapman **ran into major obstacles on his first 2 real estate deals... obstacles you might face as you launch your own investing career. Wouldn't you like to know how to react when you're turned down for a loan? Today, you'll learn how!

From a duplex purchase that seemed doomed when he lost his job while in escrow... to a triplex purchase that a bank wouldn't touch, this Louisville, KY investor breaks down how he reached 5 doors by age 24 – and his exact roadmap to reach financial independence by age 30!

Oh, and don't miss the story of how Aaron wound up on the show (hint: his fiance is the real MVP!). Before you go, here's a challenge for you: who in your market would make a great guest for this show? Send them over to biggerpockets.com/guest) and we'll take a look at their application.

In This Episode We Cover:

• His "work backwards" plan for achieving financial freedom ($10k/month) by age 30

• Aaron's process for "driving for dollars"

• Living for free through house hacking

• Buying a "1% rule" triplex using seller financing

• How he achieved a 47% cash-on-cash return

• How he and his fiance adjusted when he lost his job while under contract on his first deal!

• Getting your spouse or partner interested in investing

• And SO much more!

Links from the Show

• Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group)

• Felipe's Instagram)

• Ashley's Instagram)

• BiggerPockets Podcast)

• BiggerPockets Money)

• BiggerPockets Business)

• BiggerPockets Podcast 329: Financial Freedom Before 30 Through Just 10 Deals With Felipe Mejia)

• Robert Kiyosaki)

• Cozy)

• Stessa)

• Deal Check)

• Deal Machine)

• Zillow)

Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rookie27)

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