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Three Things We Should Learn from the Spirit Airlines News

Ryan reflects on the recent unfortunate events that happened to Spirit Airlines and unpacks the business lessons real estate investors and entrepreneurs can learn from it. From knowing your identity and core values to avoiding the trap of always choosing the cheapest option, this episode dives into what it really takes to build a sustainable business that can survive both good markets and bad ones. Ryan also ties these lessons directly back to real estate investing — discussing contractor quality, pricing strategy, protecting margins, and why long-term success comes from building systems that can survive changing market conditions. If you're an investor, entrepreneur, or business owner trying to navigate today's market, this episode is packed with perspective and practical wisdom. CHAPTERS 00:00 Spirit airlines news: what does it mean for us? 02:17 Know your Identity 04:47 The cheapest option is not always the best 08:53 Always have a plan The HMB Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZGK4Ipv-So RYAN: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ryankadlec.tx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.kadlec86/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kadlec-485911b9 Email: ryan@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 469-587-8093 JOEL: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joel.kadlec.2025 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kadlec.joel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelkadlec Email: joel@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 918-880-2937 KNOW SOMEONE? GET THAT EXTRA $1K! https://fixedlending.com/rhino-1k/ MORE ABOUT THE RHINO GUARANTEES: https://fixedlending.com/ LET'S GET YOU FUNDED! https://www.fixedlending.com/apply/ JOIN THE FFR EXCLUSIVE CLUB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundfliprepeat LEARN MORE FROM OUR WEBSITE: https://fixedlending.com/educational-resources/

You Don't Learn Real Estate in a Classroom with Jamal Mayfield

Ryan sits down with Dallas-based investor Jamal Mayfield to talk about what it really looks like to get started in real estate investing — without waiting until everything feels perfect. Jamal shares how he transitioned from corporate recruiting into full-time real estate after his very first flip, the lessons learned from dealing with bad contractors and rehab mistakes, and why taking action taught him more than any course ever could. They also dive into what Jamal looks for in deals today, how he protects his downside, and the systems he's built to complete rehabs quickly without sacrificing quality. If you're trying to break into real estate or improve your flipping process, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world experience. 📖CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Investing 02:32 Jamal's Journey into Real Estate 05:11 Lessons from the First Flip 07:55 Evaluating Deals and Buy Box 10:39 Navigating Investor-Lender Relationships 13:09 Efficiency in Rehab Projects 17:23 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights FOOD RECS 🍽 Fujiya at Red Oak - https://www.fujiyaredoak.com/ CONNECT WITH JAMAL! IG: https://www.instagram.com/_capnestllc/ Email: capnestinvest@gmail.com RYAN: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ryankadlec.tx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.kadlec86/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kadlec-485911b9 Email: ryan@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 469-587-8093 JOEL: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joel.kadlec.2025 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kadlec.joel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelkadlec Email: joel@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 918-880-2937 KNOW SOMEONE? GET THAT EXTRA $1K! https://fixedlending.com/rhino-1k/ MORE ABOUT THE RHINO GUARANTEES: https://fixedlending.com/ LET'S GET YOU FUNDED! https://www.fixedlending.com/apply/ JOIN THE FFR EXCLUSIVE CLUB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundfliprepeat LEARN MORE FROM OUR WEBSITE: https://fixedlending.com/educational-resources/

Avoid These 10 ARV Mistakes!

In this solo episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most important skills in real estate investing: accurately analyzing your ARV. After seeing multiple deals recently with unrealistic comps and inflated valuations, Ryan walks through the 10 biggest mistakes investors make when comping properties — and how those mistakes can quietly destroy your margins before the project even begins. From cherry-picking comps to crossing neighborhood boundaries, using outdated sales, and falling too emotionally attached to a deal, this episode is packed with practical advice that can help investors avoid expensive mistakes. Whether you're a wholesaler, flipper, BRRRR investor, or just getting started, understanding your ARV correctly can make the difference between a profitable deal and a painful one. CHAPTERS 02:15 Mistake #1: Using Active or Pending Listings as a Comp 03:11 Mistake #2: Cherry-picking Comps 03:50 Mistake #3: Not Paying Attention to Price per Square Foot 05:00 Mistake #4: Crossing Major Boundary Lines 06:02 Mistake #5: Not Using Solid Comps for Rehab Quality 07:01 Mistake #6: Using Comps That Are Too Old 08:47 Mistake #7: Using Comps That Aren't Comps 10:47 Mistake #8: Overrelying on Appraisal 12:35 Mistake #9: Taking The Wholesaler's ARV 14:07 Mistake #10: Falling In Love with The Deal TOO MUCH RYAN: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ryankadlec.tx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.kadlec86/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kadlec-485911b9 Email: ryan@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 469-587-8093 JOEL: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joel.kadlec.2025 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kadlec.joel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelkadlec Email: joel@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 918-880-2937 KNOW SOMEONE? GET THAT EXTRA $1K! https://fixedlending.com/rhino-1k/ MORE ABOUT THE RHINO GUARANTEES: https://fixedlending.com/ LET'S GET YOU FUNDED! https://www.fixedlending.com/apply/ JOIN THE FFR EXCLUSIVE CLUB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundfliprepeat LEARN MORE FROM OUR WEBSITE: https://fixedlending.com/educational-resources/

From Flipping Couches to Flipping Houses with Dawson Ash!

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Oklahoma investor Dawson Ash to break down his journey from flipping random items and couches… to building a real estate portfolio focused on buy-and-hold investing. Dawson shares how he got started in wholesaling, why he transitioned into holding properties, and what he's learned about scaling in today's market. We also dive into deal selection, staying disciplined with your numbers, and why sticking to a repeatable formula can be more powerful than constantly chasing new strategies. 📖CHAPTERS 00:00 Dawson Ash's Journey into Real Estate 05:46 Focus on Local Markets 07:46 Defining a Buy Box for Investments 10:40 Navigating Refinancing Challenges 14:22 Market Trends and Flipping Insights 18:18 Future Goals and Aspirations 20:10 Rapid Fire Questions DAWSON'S PODCAST RECOS: 🎧 THE WEALTHY INVESTOR: https://www.thewealthyinvestor.net/tsmepodcast 🎧 DIRTY DEEDS: https://www.youtube.com/@loganfullmer CONNECT WITH DAWSON! FB: https://www.facebook.com/dawson.ash.1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofdashh/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawson_ash YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@dawsonashcloses RYAN: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ryankadlec.tx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.kadlec86/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kadlec-485911b9 Email: ryan@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 469-587-8093 JOEL: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joel.kadlec.2025 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kadlec.joel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelkadlec Email: joel@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 918-880-2937 KNOW SOMEONE? GET THAT EXTRA $1K! https://fixedlending.com/rhino-1k/ MORE ABOUT THE RHINO GUARANTEES: https://fixedlending.com/ LET'S GET YOU FUNDED! https://www.fixedlending.com/apply/ JOIN THE FFR EXCLUSIVE CLUB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundfliprepeat LEARN MORE FROM OUR WEBSITE: https://fixedlending.com/educational-resources/

How This Investor Got Less Angry Calls with Derrick Davis

In this episode, we sit down with Derrick Davis, a seasoned wholesaler and entrepreneur based in DFW, to break down his journey from debt collection to real estate investing. Derrick shares how he landed his first wholesale deal within 30 days of getting started, the skills that carried over from collections into real estate, and why communication and persistence play such a big role in this business. We also dive into the transition from wholesaling to taking down deals, the real differences between risk and reward, and the lessons learned from being on both sides of the transaction. If you're getting started in real estate or looking to level up from wholesaling into investing, this episode is packed with real, practical insight. 📖CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Derek Davis and His Journey 02:35 Transitioning from Debt Collection to Real Estate 05:15 The Importance of Education and Taking Risks 07:39 Leveraging Communication Skills in Real Estate 10:42 Expanding from Wholesaling to Flipping 13:05 Understanding Risk and Reward in Real Estate 15:58 Common Misconceptions in Flipping 18:22 Rapid Fire! FOOD RECS 🍽 Taste of the Islands - https://www.tasteoftheislands.net/ 🍽 Wonder Woman Kitchen Creations - https://www.facebook.com/wonderwomancreations/ 🍽 Nate's Seafood and Steakhouse - https://www.natesseafood.com/ CONNECT WITH DERRICK DAVIS! info@buildinginvestments.net FB: https://www.facebook.com/derrick.davisiii X: https://x.com/equity_building YouTube: The Real Estate News Checklist - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqwt_RXIYarlXEkHGu9xuBQ RYAN: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ryankadlec.tx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.kadlec86/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kadlec-485911b9 Email: ryan@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 469-587-8093 JOEL: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joel.kadlec.2025 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kadlec.joel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelkadlec Email: joel@fixedlending.com CALL or TEXT: 918-880-2937 KNOW SOMEONE? GET THAT EXTRA $1K! https://fixedlending.com/rhino-1k/ MORE ABOUT THE RHINO GUARANTEES: https://fixedlending.com/ LET'S GET YOU FUNDED! https://www.fixedlending.com/apply/ JOIN THE FFR EXCLUSIVE CLUB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundfliprepeat LEARN MORE FROM OUR WEBSITE: https://fixedlending.com/educational-resources/