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September 16, 2024 59 mins

Episode #2: Charles Gorman / Humble Beginnings, A Little Luck, and Wisdom from Homer

In tonight's episode, hosts Vernon Corum and Drew Finchum sit down with South Knoxville's very own real estate powerhouse, Charles Gorman. Charles shares his journey from his humble blue-collar roots to becoming a successful investor, all while staying true to his love for South Knoxville and the community.

In this captivating conversation, Charles opens up about:

  • The value of family and why giving back to the community is at the heart of everything he does.
  • The power of hard money lending and how it's helped shape his investment strategy.
  • The concept of clustering properties—a game-changing investment strategy he learned from his 70-year-old mentor, Homer, who imparted timeless wisdom that transformed Charles' approach to real estate.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, the practical insights and inspiring story behind Charles' success make this an episode you simply can't miss!

🎙️ Tune in now for a blend of inspiration, real estate strategy, and down-to-earth wisdom. This episode will leave you motivated to think bigger and smarter about your future investments.

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3:00 Blue Collar Roots

6:30 First Investments

8:30 Fixer Upper to Helper

10:00 When did it click? 70 Year Old Homer

11:45 Investment Start

Cluster Properties

Crappy Victorian House

16ish? Take opportunities when they’re given

18:00 My first home and a little luck The SoKno story is born

19:55 I still live in my first investment Walk quiet and carry a big stick

21:35 What are some lessons you’ve learned along the way?

22:40 What is Hard Money?

24:15 Have you ever had a bad investment?

When to make the deal.

26:30 How many properties do you have now?

27:20 Interesting Find with a property

29:00 Plans for SoKno Turning Clunkers into Hunkers

31:00 Eco-Experience Consulting around properties

33:50 What was your best investment?

35:45 What is a reliable opportunity investment to you?

38:00 Hard money lending + Properties

40:40 Have you tried Mid-Terms?

42:14 Strainger Things?

44:15 Tell us about SoKno and what it means to you.

47:00 Tell us about the SoKno investor group

50:45 How important is it to stay connected to your roots?

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