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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 32 MIN

Why Dave Seymour is Investing in "Miracles" and Sober Living

from SlumDogg Millionaires · host Desiree Dogget and Kayla Lamb

Retired firefighter and A&E Flipping Boston star Dave Seymour joins Kayla and Desiree to share his incredible journey from UK council estates to the heights of American real estate. Dave discusses the "brutalizing" experience of financial illiteracy during the 2008 crash and how he rebuilt his life from pre-foreclosure into a multimillion-dollar empire.In this episode, you'll learn about Dave’s unique investment niche: Sober Living Facilities. He explains the massive cash-flow benefits of renting by the bed and how he provides a 14 pref to his investors while witnessing life-changing miracles every day. From "wiggle waggles" and family dynamics to the demographics of the Southwest Florida market, Dave provides a masterclass on how to trudge the road to "Happy Destiny" with faith, grit, and a purpose-driven business model.🎧 Hosted by: Kayla & Desiree🎤 Featuring: Dave Seymour, Real Estate Investor & TV PersonalityDave Seymour is a Managing Partner at Freedom Venture and a real estate investor widely recognized from A&E’s Flipping Boston. A former firefighter, Dave now works with investors and operators in multifamily real estate, with a focus on investment strategy, market relationships, and commercial real estate opportunities. He is known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to investing and business.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The Transition: From a blue-collar firefighter to a national real estate expert.✔️ Cash Flow Strategy: Why sober living facilities provide a higher ROI than traditional C-class apartments.✔️ Florida Demographics: The service-job boom in Sarasota and what it means for multifamily owners.✔️ The 24 Equity Multiple: A breakdown of how insurance and real estate collide in the recovery space.✔️ Mindset: How to surround yourself with "radiators" and ignore the "drains" in your life.🎙 Connect with Dave:🌎 Website → https://freedomventure.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DaveSeymourLive🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveseymour343/🎙 Follow SlumDogg Millionaires:🌐 Website → https://desireedoggett.sarasotahousehunt.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/SlumDogg-Millionaires/61576754805249/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/deztin8cion🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-doggett-46776814/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kaylaLovestoSell/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kaylalamb1217/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate → https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Retired firefighter and A&E Flipping Boston star Dave Seymour joins Kayla and Desiree to share his incredible journey from UK council estates to the heights of American real estate. Dave discusses the "brutalizing" experience of financial illiteracy during the 2008 crash and how he rebuilt his life from pre-foreclosure into a multimillion-dollar empire.In this episode, you'll learn about Dave’s unique investment niche: Sober Living Facilities. He explains the massive cash-flow benefits of renting by the bed and how he provides a 14 pref to his investors while witnessing life-changing miracles every day. From "wiggle waggles" and family dynamics to the demographics of the Southwest Florida market, Dave provides a masterclass on how to trudge the road to "Happy Destiny" with faith, grit, and a purpose-driven business model.🎧 Hosted by: Kayla & Desiree🎤 Featuring: Dave Seymour, Real Estate Investor & TV PersonalityDave Seymour is a Managing Partner at Freedom Venture and a real estate investor widely recognized from A&E’s Flipping Boston. A former firefighter, Dave now works with investors and operators in multifamily real estate, with a focus on investment strategy, market relationships, and commercial real estate opportunities. He is known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to investing and business.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The Transition: From a blue-collar firefighter to a national real estate expert.✔️ Cash Flow Strategy: Why sober living facilities provide a higher ROI than traditional C-class apartments.✔️ Florida Demographics: The service-job boom in Sarasota and what it means for multifamily owners.✔️ The 24 Equity Multiple: A breakdown of how insurance and real estate collide in the recovery space.✔️ Mindset: How to surround yourself with "radiators" and ignore the "drains" in your life.🎙 Connect with Dave:🌎 Website → https://freedomventure.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DaveSeymourLive🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveseymour343/🎙 Follow SlumDogg Millionaires:🌐 Website → https://desireedoggett.sarasotahousehunt.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/SlumDogg-Millionaires/61576754805249/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/deztin8cion🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-doggett-46776814/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kaylaLovestoSell/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kaylalamb1217/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate → https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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Retired firefighter and A&E Flipping Boston star Dave Seymour joins Kayla and Desiree to share his incredible journey from UK council estates to the heights of American real estate. Dave discusses the "brutalizing" experience of financial illiteracy...

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