On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by best-selling Bigger Pockets author and real estate mogul, Matt Faircloth. You’ll learn how investing in real estate can not only change you and your financial future, but also how it transforms the lives of the residents who live in the communities. Matt stresses the importance of building quality homes for families, all while helping you achieve financial freedom through passive real estate investing. Enjoy!

“It's always a good time to look at alternative investing. Don't sit on your hands and wait for the market to crash. It's always a good time to consider well-vetted investments.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

How to leave a great engineering career behind to invest full time in real estate
Getting started in real estate investing through househacking
The pros and cons of active and passive real estate investing
What you need to know as a passive investor when looking for in a sponsor
How to maintain transparency with your real estate partners
How value-add real estate investing transforms the lives of your tenants
And so much more!

ABOUT | MATT FAIRCLOTH:

Matt Faircloth, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Engineering. After playing Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, Matt decided to quit his safe and secure job working as an engineer in a Fortune 500 company to become a full-time real estate investor. Under Matt’s leadership, DeRosa has completed over 30 million in real estate transactions involving private capital, including fix and flips, single-family home rentals, mixed-use buildings, apartment buildings, office buildings, and tax lien investments. Matt has extensive expertise in connecting passive investors to lucrative investment opportunities through syndications, private loans, and joint ventures.

Matt Faircloth is an active contributor to BiggerPockets.com through Facebook Live, teaching webinars, and blogging. He leads the Mentorship Mondays series on DeRosa’s YouTube channel, where he answers weekly real estate investing questions!

On a personal side, he sits on the board of a local nonprofit, volunteers as a trainer for men’s leadership weekends, and enjoys making wine (especially red to please his Italian wife!)