Dwan Bent-Twyford on Flipping 2,000+ Homes and Teaching Thousands

In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Dwan Bent-Twyford about the trials, triumphs and hard-won lessons that shaped her real estate empire.  Dwan opens up about starting in the 1990s as a broke, single mom who mistakenly equated “fixing up” a house with decorating. She shares how her first deal: sealed with little more than a handshake, led to a foreclosure, a repossessed car and a crash course in hands-on rehab work.  From salvaging those early mistakes she discovered wholesaling, pioneered her trademarked “short sales” strategy and developed a Triple Profit Center model that’s now helped her close thousands of transactions.  Throughout the conversation, Dwan and Zachary dive into her mission of empowering new investors. She walks listeners through the step-by-step process at her Investors Edge University: evaluating personal goals, matching them to the right real estate niche, and building the practical skills to execute profitable deals.  Dwan breaks down how a true short sale works, why it can be a win-win for homeowners, banks and investors, and how careful deal structuring lays the foundation for long-term success. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why Dwan’s top priority is teaching, mentoring and making sure no one has to learn the hard way, just as she once did.  Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your strategy, her insights on negotiation, risk management and brand building will leave you ready to take action.  Timestamps Dwan’s Naive First Deal & Rehab Misconceptions – 00:02:15  Practical Advice for Beginner Investors (Wholesaling & Skill Assessment) – 00:09:50 Teaching & Program Structure at Investors Edge University – 00:15:20  Coining “Short Sales” & Trademarking the Strategy – 00:26:45  Triple-Profit-Center System for Structuring Win-Win Deals – 00:36:05 Connect with Dwan https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwanbenttwyford/ https://www.instagram.com/dwanderful/ https://www.youtube.com/c/dwanderfulrealestateinvestingchannel https://investorsedgeuniversity.com/ Sponsored by We Feature You PR - Helping entrepreneurs build thought leadership through strategic podcast placements and launching their own shows. Ready to amplify your voice? Get in touch today. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Chapters (00:00:00) - How To Fix Up A Home In foreclosure(00:00:32) - The Lockbook: Real Estate Experts(00:01:46) - The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Business(00:06:13) - Mentoring New Investors in Real Estate(00:12:15) - "A Mission Driven"(00:13:13) - You're known as the Queen of Short Sales(00:16:11) - How To Save a Home From Foreclosure(00:21:26) - Dwan Is Dwinderful