From Military to Mogul: Real Estate Investing Secrets with Wendell Butler

From Military Service to Real Estate Mogul: Wendell Butler's Winning Strategies! 🚀 🏘️

Ready to unlock the secrets to successful real estate investing, straight from a military veteran turned mogul? Join Scott Carson as he interviews Wendell Butler, founder of Hammerhead Capital, real estate investor, military veteran, and host of the Real Estate Take podcast! Discover Wendell’s journey from the Army National Guard to a seasoned real estate investor.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Wendell's origin story: Discover how Wendell found his passion and drive to become a successful Real Estate Investor.
• From Medical Field to Real Estate: Wendell's journey from military service to discovering entrepreneurship and diving into real estate.
• The Power of a Lending Background: Why understanding finance and lending is a crucial stepping stone to successful investing.
• The Charlotte Market Deep Dive:
• Why Wendell chose Charlotte, NC, and the unique opportunities it presents.
• Focusing on quick-turn fix and flips, wholesale new builds, and land entitlement.
• Land Entitlement Strategies:
• Subdividing land for two-for-one deals and maximizing equity.
• Navigating the entitlement process in Charlotte vs. other states.
• How the market is changing: From a seller's to a buyer's market.
• Conservative Underwriting: Wendell talks about being a pessimist.
• The Importance of Perseverance:
• Following up on deals and staying top-of-mind.
• The Mindset of a Successful Investor:
• Always educating yourself and avoiding "shiny object syndrome."
• Focusing on one thing until you master it before branching out.
• Funding Strategies: A look at hard money, private lenders, etc.
• The Importance of the GC: Having relationships and communication for the sake of conservative underwriting.

Ready to transform your investing game? Tune in now to gain invaluable insights from Wendell Butler and take your real estate journey to the next level! 📈🔑

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About Wendell Butler: A military veteran and former officer, Wendell brings the same discipline and focus from his time in uniform into the world of real estate. After transitioning out of the military, he became a loan officer, developing a deep understanding of how deals are structured and financed—skills that laid the foundation for his investing career. He went on to found Hammerhead Capital Inc. and has since built a solid track record in fix-and-flips, BRRRR strategies, and multifamily stabilization projects across Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Connecticut. With over five years in real estate lending and more than three years of hands-on investing, Wendell has grown his own portfolio while helping other investors scale theirs. What sets him apart is his ability to underwrite deals with precision, communicate clearly, and lead high-performing teams that get projects done efficiently. He’s passionate about sharing honest, real-world insights—especially those rooted in experience rather than theory—to help others navigate and succeed in real estate.

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