How to Scale Using OPM and Creative Financing with ex Firefighter Dave Dupuis

First Responders Wealth Network Real Estate Investing Podcast

In today’s episode, we will be joined by Dave Dupuis, the husband of Melanie. These pair are also known as Mel & Dave The Investor Couple, are innovative real estate investors who have SOLELY acquired over 200 apartments in just a few short years. Using creative and successful strategies, they have been able to increase their portfolio significantly without using any of their own money. They impressively have 100% ownership of these properties, which means they keep 100% of the equity, appreciation, and cash flow.

Listen to this podcast now and learn how to invest using other people’s money!

Highlights:

[02:20] Then & Now: How did the investor couple get to where they are?

[03:54] How did he get into the real estate world?

[06:57] Where did the couple learn about Creative Financing?

[11:26] How did he acquire his first 12 Properties?

[13:34] How does he find deals?

[14:50] Why did he focus on Value-add Properties?

[15:49] Why is the state favorable to landlords?

[17:10] How did he utilize OPM (Other People’s Money)

[21:27] Why should we get expensive debt?

[22:04] Who is qualified to hold the mortgage?

[22:45] What is Asset-Based Lending?

[24:50] His advice to new investors

Links:

Website: Mel & Dave Investor Couple

LinkedIn: Investor Mel and Dave

Facebook: Investor Mel & Dave

Instagram: @investormeldave

Tiktok: investormeldave

Youtube: Investor Mel & Dave