Before the Profits

The podcast episode explores the Section Eight program, discussing its pros and cons, tenant experiences, and the impact on landlords. It provides insights into managing Section Eight properties and the challenges associated with the program. Takeaways Stable income from the government Section Eight tenants may have a longer tenancy due to limited housing options Chapters 00:00 Understanding Secti...

Andres Bernal shares tactical tips for getting real estate deals in 2026, emphasizing the importance of focus and genuine connections. He covers methods such as real estate events, lead services, MLS/Zillow, Facebook groups, and building relationships with wholesalers and agents. Takeaways Tactical focus is key to success in real estate deals. Genuine connections and relationships are crucial for...

Andres Bernal shares valuable insights and tips on flipping houses, drawing from his extensive experience of flipping over 100 homes. He discusses key considerations, such as property comparables, renovation rules, permits, and the role of realtors in the flipping process. Takeaways Property comparables are crucial for determining the value of a house and should be carefully evaluated before makin...

Andres Bernal shares his insights on flipping and rentals, emphasizing the importance of scaling, marketing, lead generation, social media strategy, consistent outreach, expanding market focus, utilizing neighborhood data, contractor collaboration, expanding property search criteria, building relationships, consistent follow-up, making offers, deal analysis, overcoming time constraints, and the se...

Andres Bernal shares his experiences as a landlord, highlighting five tenant nightmares and the valuable lessons he learned from each. He provides insights on tenant screening, handling difficult situations, and maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships. Takeaways Tenant screening is crucial to avoid problematic tenants Communication and empathy are key in resolving tenant issues Maintain...

The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate investment, property management, and market opportunities in Connecticut. It delves into the challenges of property management, the advantages of Airbnb over traditional rentals, and the legislative landscape affecting housing in Connecticut. Additionally, it explores investment strategies, market opportunities, and the future of rea...

Andres Bernal shares insights on real estate flipping, challenges faced, and process improvements. He discusses the importance of detailed scope of work, avoiding price per square foot, and using the cost per item method. Additionally, he emphasizes the consideration of holding costs and the benefits of team building for time management. The conversation covers a range of topics related to real es...

Andres Bernal shares valuable insights on real estate flipping and rental property management. He discusses mistakes made during renovations, the importance of detailed scope of work, the fallacy of price per square foot, hidden costs of permits, and the benefits of team building. Additionally, he provides tips on selecting and managing contractors, student rental properties, and the impact of reg...

Andres Bernal shares his real estate journey, emphasizing the importance of starting small, building confidence through action, and leveraging partnerships and creative financing to scale gradually. He highlights the benefits of multifamily real estate, frugality, and the opportunities available in real estate financing. Bernal encourages listeners to overcome limiting beliefs and take the leap in...

Andres Bernal shares the costly lessons learned from a real estate flip gone wrong, highlighting the impact of unforeseen challenges, property feature complications, and the importance of a conservative approach to after repair value (ARV). The story emphasizes the significance of addressing property issues, understanding buyer perspective, and the bigger picture in real estate investment. Connect...

Stop spending $40K on renovations buyers don't care about. In this episode, Andres Bernal shares the only 3 things that actually move the needle — paint, flooring, and landscaping. Simple, cheap, and proven across hundreds of flips. Connect with Andres Bernal https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092 Access our Free Flipping Calculator https://stan.store...

Andres Bernal shares his insights on real estate investment, emphasizing the importance of speed, location, and relationship-building in securing profitable deals. He provides practical tips for finding the right area, moving quickly, and building strong connections to gain a competitive edge in the market. Connect with Andres Bernal https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/ https://www.facebook.com...