Jake Arnold was on the fast track: rentals, wholesaling, and enough cash flow to quit his job by 25. But instead of feeling fulfilled, he hit a wall. In this episode, Jake sits down with David to share why he walked away from a high-volume wholesaling business — and how hitting financial freedom led him to something deeper. From living in a duplex during the pandemic to flipping for impact in his hometown, this is the story of a real estate pivot with purpose.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Jake Arnold’s Real Estate Business
1:22 - The Data Behind Owning A Home And Successful Children
4:00 - How He Got His Start In Real Estate
10:11 - Living A Frugal Lifestyle
11:42 - The Type Of Real Estate Jake Does
15:49 - Why He Decided Not To Get His License
17:52 - How He Decided What His Business’ Mission Would Be
20:11 - Setting Expectations With Sellers
21:15 - Why Jake Is Predicting That New Construction Will Be The Next Boom
25:39 - Jake’s Current Numbers With Flipping Houses
26:52 - Their Marketing Methods
27:56 - Leaving His Partnership
30:09 - The Marketing They Did Early On
31:00 - Using DealMachine’s Data
34:22 - What He’s Looking Forward To In 2025
35:52 - Closing Thoughts
36:31 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: Jake Arnold
https://www.instagram.com/TheRealJakeArnold/
Website: Jake Arnold
https://housebuyingsolutionspa.com/
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
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