Rediscovering Purpose: A Military Journey with Eric Upchurch | know your why #243

EPISODE SUMMARY: Ever wondered how you can create long-term wealth through real estate investing? Strap in as we talk strategy and opportunities with army special operations veteran turned real estate investor, Eric Upchurch. Eric will blow your mind as he reveals the twists and turns of his journey, from his humble Midwest roots to multifamily units, storage, mobile home parks, and student housing. Hang tight as he spills the beans on his investment tactics from purchasing a fourplex with a VA loan to house hacking. Eric offers a no-holds-barred look into his journey as a limited partner and explains how his experience, including investing in a fourplex in Bakersfield in 2008, shaped his real estate approach. Eric underscores the importance of education and understanding the resources available to you. But prepare yourselves, because this conversation isn't just about real estate investing. We wrap up with Eric opening up about his mission and purpose, urging listeners to discover their own passions and find happiness in giving back. He hammers home the importance of taking action, learning, networking, and adding value to others. So get ready for a conversation that's not just about real estate, but about unlocking your potential and finding your "why". Your journey to success starts now with Eric Upchurch. ERIC'S BIO: Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran who has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long term wealth through real estate investing. He has invested in thousands of multifamily, storage, mobile home park and student housing units as a General Partner over the last decade with involvement in sourcing, capital raise, risk capital, asset management, investor relations and as Key Principal. While serving our nation, Eric completed 5 combat deployments, and earned a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science while managing a 27-man squad, deployed around the globe. Eric now serves as Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and is a Senior Advisor with ADPI Capital. Eric resides in California with his wife of 18 years and two boys. GET IN TOUCH WITH ERIC: www.activedutypassiveincome.com www.ericupchurch.com EPISODE CHAPTERS: (0:00:01) - Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing Eric shares his story of investing in real estate, educating the military community on wealth creation, and his journey to discovering his passion. (0:12:48) - Real Estate Investment Strategies and Scaling Eric shares his journey of investing in a fourplex and house hacking, educating himself on resources and investing passively. (0:17:55) - Real Estate Investing Mindset and Opportunities Eric Upchurch shares his journey of discovering real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of mindset and action, and the potential rewards of taking risks. (0:24:16) - Networks and Action in Real Estate Eric Upchurch purchased a fourplex with a VA loan, connecting people to build a 72-bed student housing deal, and demonstrating the power of taking action in the multifamily industry. (0:38:09) - Finding Purpose and Giving Back Eric Upchurch, a veteran and real estate investor, shares his journey of discovering his mission and encourages listeners to explore their passions and volunteer. (0:45:08) - The Importance of Taking Action Eric shares his story of investing in real estate, emphasizing learning, networking, adding value, and taking action. If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/