Matt Porcaro joins the show to share his incredible journey of turning a $9,500 investment into $150,000 in equity using the FHA 203k loan strategy. This episode breaks down how to buy a house that pays you to live there, scale into other active income streams like lending and construction, and find hidden deals on the MLS using renovation capital.

Learn how to navigate highly competitive real estate markets, leverage renovation loans to act like a cash buyer, and use the "driving for dream homes" strategy with personalized direct mail to secure properties with massive response rates. More REI tips when you join the TTP Training Program.

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Show notes:

(0:00) Beginning of today’s episode
(0:48) How Matt discovered the FHA 203k loan to break into New York's expensive market
(2:12) Buying a duplex for 3.5% down and wrapping in renovation costs
(3:11) Turning a $9,500 out-of-pocket investment into $150,000 of equity
(5:01) The rules on holding multiple FHA 203k and Fannie Mae Homestyle loans
(9:19) Why appreciation builds true wealth over simple cash flow in competitive markets
(12:10) Transitioning from rentals to active income businesses like lending and construction
(15:47) The harsh realities of flipping and the importance of sourcing reliable contractors
(21:13) Farming the MLS "Goldilocks zone" using renovation loans
(24:15) Building a list of 400 properties through "driving for dream homes"
(25:16) Getting an unheard-of 10% response rate using honest, handwritten direct mail

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Resources:

FHA 203K Loan
Fannie Mae Homestyle Loan
Deal Machine
Ballpoint Marketing
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