Embracing the Unknown and Finding Success Beyond Comfort in Real Estate with Derek Bottoms | Ep 20

What if the life you want is on the other side of everything that feels comfortable?

Welcome back to Diehard Entrepreneur Stories! In this episode, Derek Bottoms, founder of Small Town Investments, shares the raw, uncertain moments that define a true leap of faith. When his 👔💻 job was slipping away and everything felt uncertain, Derek faced a choice: stay in the comfort of the familiar or step into the unknown and build something new.

Derek chose to trust something bigger than fear. 🔨 He embraced discomfort, learning creative financing, and finding opportunities where others saw dead ends. His journey wasn’t quick, and it took four years of follow-up to close his first wholesale deal—a reminder that success is about more than strategy; it's about 🌱 patience and adaptability.

Creative finance became a key tool in Derek’s path, offering flexible solutions where traditional methods couldn’t, especially when helping distressed homeowners. #️⃣ Sometimes, the best opportunities come when you step outside conventional thinking.

✅ Just like Derek, stepping into the unknown takes courage. Real change begins the moment you take that first step, even when the path ahead is unclear. Tune in NOW! For more stories of growth and resilience, follow Diehard Entrepreneur Stories and stay tuned for future episodes!

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⚡Connect with Derek Bottoms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wderekbottoms/

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00:00 - Introduction

02:47 - Life Before Real Estate Investing

7:25 - Financial Independence Retire Early

9:46 - First Investment Property

10:57 - Pursuing Entrepreneurship

17:25 - 3 Ways God Speaks To You

25:57 - Navigating the Starting Point 

31:16 - Heading to Creative Finance Route

38:06 - Finding A Pre-Foreclosure Property 

47:49 - Helping Families in Crisis

1:01:06 - Taking Action and Accountability

1:09:03 - Spiritual Insights and Personal Growth

1:19:05 - Walking by Faith

1:20:30 - Connect with Derek Bottoms

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