Real Estate Investing the Freedom Mentor Way

Hosted by Phil Pustejovsky | Real Estate Investor, Coach & Mentor

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230

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Aug 2026

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Freedom Mentor Phil Pustejovsky shares how to successfully invest in real estate investing in today's market.

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August 21, 2026Episode 271 hr 4 min

Freedom Mentor Live! August 20, 2026 | $1 Down Method Explained

Discover how we do real estate deals with just $1 down! In this episode, Phil and Brian break down our $1 Down Formula, a simple, repeatable approach that gives investors control, reduces risk, and creates a flywheel of financial freedom. You’ll also hear from Bryce and Julianne, graduates who used this formula to transform their careers and build a thriving investing business. You’ll Learn: How to connect with motivated off‑market sellers Why control matters more than cash How the $1 Down contract fits into creative deal structures How to expose your deal to the highest‑paying buyer How to match the closing strategy to the deal Why “the best funding is no funding” How repeating the formula creates a long‑term flywheel Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

August 17, 2026Episode 261 hr 0 min

Freedom Mentor Live! August 13th 2026 | The Best Areas to Invest In

Don't waste years chasing the wrong markets. In this training, Phil and Brian break down how to identify the right areas — the pockets of affordable housing, low inventory, and strong demand that produce consistent, high‑margin deals. You’ll also hear Gilbert’s story of going from a big‑city engineer to a full‑time investor by focusing on the honey holes in his own backyard. You’ll Learn: Why affordable housing is the strongest long‑term demand driver How inventory levels predict future price movement What “skating to where the puck is going” means for investors How to identify honey holes in your own backyard The five traits of profitable neighborhoods Why new construction and “nice areas” are often traps The dangers of long‑distance investing How Gilbert built a 10‑year investing career by focusing locally Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

August 8, 2026Episode 2557 min

Freedom Mentor Live! August 6th 2026 | Real Estate Investing for Busy People

In this week's Live episode, Phil and Brian break down how real estate investing really works for busy people — how to start part‑time, how to balance it with a full‑time career, and how to make the transition into full‑time real estate at a pace that actually makes sense. You’ll also hear from Nick, a Freedom Mentor student who’s living this out right now. He has a full‑time career, he’s closed several deals, and he’s working his way into full‑time real estate the right way. Tonight, we walk through his deals, how he balanced them with his job, and how you can put yourself in his shoes and follow the same path. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

August 7, 2026Episode 2419 min

Why Women Are Winning in Creative Real Estate — Michele's Story

Meet Michele — a no‑BS, straight‑talking real estate investor who rebuilt her business, moved to the beach, and created long‑term wealth by following a proven mentorship path. Her story is especially powerful for women who want financial freedom, flexibility, and control over their future. Key Topics Covered: Why she pivoted when “what I’m doing is not working anymore” The mindset behind “100% of nothing is not a good plan” How she went from struggling with rentals to eventually building a portfolio inside her solo 401k How real estate lets her work from anywhere Why she believes creative real estate is one of the best industries for women How female strengths translate directly into success The advice she’d give her younger self Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

August 3, 2026Episode 231 hr 3 min

Freedom Mentor Live! July 30th 2026 | Wholesaling in 2026 — Faster Profits, Less Risk

Discover how wholesaling really works in 2026 — why it’s still one of the quickest, lowest‑risk ways to profit in real estate, how to work with off‑market motivated sellers, and how to lock in higher buyers for maximum profit. Featuring real deal stories from Jonathan, a Freedom Mentor apprentice who turned small investments into big wins. His story shows exactly why a quick nickel beats a slow dime in today’s market. What you’ll learn: Why wholesaling is stronger than ever in 2026 How off‑market motivated sellers create real opportunity What equitable interest is — and why it matters How to find the highest paying buyer (not just investors) Multiple closing methods and how they work Why wholesaling is sustainable long‑term Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

July 27, 2026Episode 221 hr 0 min

Freedom Mentor Live! July 23rd 2026 | The Legal Shifts Reshaping Real Estate Investing

Discover how new federal and state laws are reshaping wholesaling, inventory levels, rent controls, and investor strategies — and how to adapt so you stay profitable. You’ll Learn: How new federal rules affect institutional buyers and inventory Why rent control hurts both landlords and tenants Which states now restrict or regulate wholesaling How licensing triggers and disclosure rules work Creative strategies that bypass restrictive laws How to adapt your approach so new regulations reduce your competition Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

July 17, 2026Episode 2158 min

Freedom Mentor Live! July 16th 2026 | Build a Business That Funds Your Freedom

In this episode of Freedom Mentor Live, you’ll meet Michele, a Freedom Mentor coach and twenty‑year veteran of creative real estate — who built something most investors only dream about: a simple, effective business that funds the lifestyle she actually wants. Discover how Michele did it — and how you can too. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

July 10, 2026Episode 201 hr 3 min

Freedom Mentor Live! July 9th 2026 | Real Estate Reality vs. Hype

In this week's episode, we break down the difference between real estate hype and real estate reality — the slick promises you’ve been told versus the simple, unglamorous work that actually builds wealth. AI tools, viral gurus, overnight-riches schemes, “completely passive” promises… we put all of it to the test so you can stop guessing and start building. You’ll also hear from John, a Freedom Mentor graduate who is living proof of what’s real. On one of his strongest results, he simply showed up prepared, put the contract in hand, and closed while another investor hesitated and walked away. No tricks. No hype. Just the real work most people skip. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

July 3, 2026Episode 191 hr 5 min

Freedom Mentor Live! July 2nd 2026 | Strategies Producing Real Results in 2026

Discover what’s actually working in real estate right now and the exact plan we’re using for the rest of 2026. You’ll also hear from returning guest Devin Sheehan, who joins us to reveal how these strategies are producing real results across the country. If you want a clear, practical plan for the second half of 2026, don’t miss this real estate investing update. Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

June 26, 2026Episode 181 hr 8 min

Freedom Mentor Live! June 25th 2026 | How to Start With Almost No Capital

In this week's Live episode, Phil and Brian break down how real estate can be acquired with little or none of your own capital, the honest mechanics behind it, and why the barrier to starting is far lower than most people believe. You’ll also hear Scott’s story — on one of his first properties, he put in about three thousand dollars and walked away with more than forty‑three thousand. On another, he put in under two thousand and walked away with forty‑four. No big budget. No renovation crew. Just simple structuring and the willingness to begin with what he had. What you'll learn: Why beginners dramatically overestimate how much money they need How simple, low‑risk deals can produce big returns How to structure deals so your capital requirement is tiny Why starting with what you have beats waiting for perfect conditions Questions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030 Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad": https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/ Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/