MFREE 116 Full Episode with Brian Truman: What If the Next Opportunity Came Disguised as a Distraction?

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson (Hutch, the Marine investor) interviews Brian, co-owner of SVN Excel Group in Nashville. Brian shares his extraordinary journey, including a transformative Christmas Eve call in 2016 that catapulted his career in multifamily real estate. They discuss the importance of waking up with purpose, the significance of answering your phone, and building relationships with brokers. Brian also elaborates on why Nashville is a thriving investment market and offers advice on navigating 1031 exchanges and developing a strong real estate network. Additionally, he highlights the importance of education and mentorship in achieving real estate success.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:18 Guest Introduction: Brian's Impressive Background01:07 Early Morning Routines and Mindset02:12 Brian's Mindset and Company Motto03:47 The Christmas Eve Call That Changed Everything07:42 The Unexpected Client and Networking Success11:16 The Importance of Answering the Phone14:11 Nashville: A Top Emerging Market17:31 Building Key Relationships in Real Estate21:42 Building Relationships with Brokers22:53 Advice for New Real Estate Investors25:04 The Importance of a Real Estate Resume28:05 Understanding 1031 Exchanges32:22 Creating a Real Estate Investor Network36:40 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor