In episode 10 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews seasoned real estate entrepreneur and investor Brad Martin, co-founder of Rêve Estates, as he shares his journey from house hacking to managing a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, including multifamily, industrial, and luxury short-term rentals.

Tune in to discover how to build durable wealth through impactful investing and learn from Brad's journey in the real estate industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:53] House hacking as an investment.

[00:04:44] Diversification in real estate investing.

[00:09:17] Short-term rental markets.

[00:12:43] Buying assets with cash.

[00:16:37] Lifestyle component in real estate.

[00:18:55] Lifestyle investment opportunities.

[00:21:49] Market trends and cycle awareness.

[00:25:12] Leadership style evolution.

[00:29:44] Tough lessons in business partnerships.

[00:32:18] Real estate investment conversations.

QUOTES

• "If you can underwrite a good deal, you can be profitable across asset classes." - Brad Martin
• "I get to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want." -Brand Martin
• "I choose to work for myself. And for that, I want to have this great lifestyle that I can share with my friends and my family." -Brad Martin

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Brad Martin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmartin/

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/

Rêve Estates: https://reve-estates.com/contact-us/

In episode 9 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Mike Donelson, the founder of Legacy Homes of the Upstate, as he shares his incredible journey from UPS management to ministry, and now to real estate investing.

Tune in to explore the intersection of purpose and profit in the world of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:40] Leadership lessons from UPS.

[00:06:45] Business and ministry connection.

[00:08:40] Starting a construction business.

[00:12:42] Real estate as a stewardship decision.

[00:18:11] Legacy and personal fulfillment.

[00:19:21] Season of people.

[00:25:02] Faith and finance alignment.

[00:27:21] Legacy and personal impact.

[00:31:17] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "People are not a means to an end. People are the end." -Mike Donelson
• "For me, it's not the legacy... What is my legacy? And really, I want to be known as a Christian, like in my intro there, a Christian who loves the Lord." -Mike Donelson
• "Success is not necessarily how much you accumulate. It's who you become and who you serve along the way." -Robert Howell

CONTACT:

Mike Donelson

Mobile: 630-777-1619

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/

In episode 8 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Sten Muchow, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from computer science to land and mobile home investing—and how he aligns purpose with profit in real estate.

Tune in to learn how purpose and profit can align in the realm of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:44] Community in real estate investing.

[00:04:11] Real estate investment journey.

[00:08:40] Evolving land flipping strategies.

[00:12:12] Mobile home investment strategy.

[00:15:42] Simplicity of mobile homes on land.

[00:18:38] The importance of community.

[00:23:09] Financial freedom definition.

[00:26:46] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Real estate is one of the best ways you can control your destiny." -Sten Muchow
• "When I talk about showing God's love through affordable housing, it's like, man, that's a special moment." -Robert Howell
• "Having that purpose of building something... definitely having that purpose in mind." -Sten Muchow

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sten Muchow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stenmuchow/

Mobile: 904-325-6275

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/