073: Finding and Funding Real Estate with Anson Young

If wholesaling real estate isn’t something you’ve ever considered, it might be time to start. While every career is different, wholesaling can be one of the most lucrative ways to build your investment portfolio.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Anson Young. Anson is the author of Finding and Funding Great Deals and began his real estate career nearly two decades ago. He is also an agent, podcaster, and a family man.

During their conversation, Anson tells the story of how he came to write his book, which was one of the first books on the market about wholesaling. Jonathan uncovers Anson’s marketing process for finding deals, his strategy for choosing where to buy properties, and the book Rich Dad Poor Dad’s influence on him early in his career. They also discuss his first property investment, why it’s crucial to remain authentic and build relationships in this business, and his thoughts on gurus flooding the marketing with their courses.

Let's dive in to get more of Anson Young’s perspective on wholesaling and creating a reputation based on authenticity!

In this episode, you will hear:

The story behind Anson Young’s book, Finding and Funding Great Deals
The number one way he finds deals and why this old-school method still works
Anson’s current preferred list and the importance of consistency and messaging
His targeted markets and how he chose them
How Anson evaluates where to invest in a particular city and why different tactics work for other investors
Wholesaling the current real estate market and where some wholesalers are going wrong
Where Anson’s interest in real estate originated, how the book Rich Dad Poor Dad influenced his thinking about real estate investing and his first investment property
Why it was valuable for him to get his real estate license and the benefits it provides
Anson’s perspective on chasing money versus understanding that this business is about relationships
His opinion on all of the gurus in real estate today offering courses
How he’s built a life with intentionality around the things that are most important to him

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