344: “No Money” Real Estate Investing with Gabriel Hamel

<p>Over 25 seller financed deals in a few short years! Today’s guest, former service member (and diamond pushup world record holder) <strong>Gabriel Hamel</strong>, sits down with Brandon and David to share how he built a portfolio of over 140 units (in an expensive market) using creative methods and seller financing to make deals where other investors miss them!</p><p>Gabriel shares how he started investing in a tough market and used sub-prime lending (successfully) to house hack his first few properties. He gives some awesome advice on approaching sellers with seller financing proposals, structuring the offers, and showing them how it’s a win-win. He also gives great advice on finding gentrifying markets, walking away from closings with money in his pocket, and applying a mindset to real estate investing that helps him succeed in all aspects of life! Gabriel has very practical, down-to-earth, useful advice and shares it willingly.</p><p>This is an episode for both newbies and experienced investors to download today!</p><p>Listen to the full episode here: <a href="http://biggerpockets.com/show344" target="_blank">http://biggerpockets.com/show344</a></p><p><strong>In This Episode We Cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Started with <strong>sub-prime lending</strong> and it worked out</li><li><strong>House hacked</strong> his first and second home</li><li>Owns <strong>140 units</strong> now</li><li>How he got started buying <strong>properties in a scary market</strong> from 2009-2012</li><li>Why he began with <strong>seller financing</strong></li><li>How he found his first <strong>off-market deals</strong></li><li>Seller <strong>financing wizardry</strong></li><li>What he looks for in <strong>improving neighborhoods</strong></li><li>How he’s been able to walk away with <strong>cash at closing</strong>—better than no money</li><li>Why he <strong>focuses more on terms</strong> than just price</li><li>His advice for having <strong>a success mindset</strong> in ALL areas of life</li><li><strong>What he looks for</stron