
Brody Fausett spent eight years in door‑to‑door sales and, by age 25, earned multiple six‑figure incomes. Instead of spending on boats and yachts, he invested his commissions into real estate and now earns over six figures a year in passive income. He founded the Real Estate Investing School to teach others how to replicate his path. Sam Taggart (host of the D2D podcast) notes that Brody saves his money, helps young reps grow their wealth, and provides step‑by‑step guidance on financing and property acquisition.

Chandler Smith owns more than $50 million worth of real estate, including 230+ residential doors, 170+ storage units, two gyms and an office building. He started as a door‑to‑door salesman and used his commissions to fund deals.

Sam Taggart knocked doors from age 11. He sold golf balls and lemonade at seven, coupon books at eleven, and at thirteen he recruited friends into his curb‑painting business. At 18 he entered the home‑security industry and built and ran sales teams; in 2014 he was Vivint’s #1 salesman out of 3,000 reps and in 2016 he launched the direct‑sales division for solar company Solcius. In 2018 he left to “unify and uplevel” the door‑to‑door industry and has since built a seven‑figure consulting business that has consulted over 150 businesses. Sam founded D2DCon, the D2D University and the free D2D CRM.

Dave Allred is the Founder and Managing Partner of Axia Partners, a private-equity real-estate investment firm with holdings in multifamily, self-storage, and industrial assets nationwide.Starting his career in door-to-door sales, Dave became a top producer and team leader before pivoting into real-estate investing. By age 40, he had achieved his goal of owning 1,000+ rental doors and built multiple seven-figure income streams through intentional, values-driven investing.

Michael Elefante is a successful real estate investor who specializes in short‑term rentals. On AirDNA’s STR Data Lab podcast he explained that he journeyed from aspiring professional baseball player to achieving financial freedom through real estate. Michael emphasised market selection, property and revenue management, design, and diversification. He also introduced his book Investing in Short Term Rentals: The Fast Path to Financial Freedom.

Blake Erickson became a millionaire by age 24 through real estate and sales. He built an eight‑figure door‑to‑door sales organization and co‑founded the business‑scaling company. In this session he will share the exact blueprint he used to convert six‑figure commission checks into a diversified rental portfolio.

Mitch Frei is a former high‑school dropout who built a successful sales and investing career. On the Just Real Quick podcast he explained that his journey from expulsion to a career in door‑to‑door sales taught him the value of mindset and spousal support. He notes that 90 % of millionaires become wealthy through real estate and stresses the importance of committing to a venture without a fallback plan. Mitch now mentors sales teams on wealth building.

Adam Nelson began investing at age 22 during the 2008 recession while working in sales. He purchased his first condo with little money down and lost significant equity during the crash, but held the property for a decade until the market recovered. He later transitioned from long‑term rentals to short‑term rentals (Airbnbs) for higher returns. Adam emphasizes risk management—he always plans for worst‑case scenarios and ensures his Airbnbs break even even at low occupancy.

Long‑term success in real estate comes from consistent actions rather than chasing one big score. A 2024 article on real estate investing notes that disciplined, steady actions—building reliable relationships, mastering a niche and sticking to routines—set successful investors apart. Consistency brings structure; a routine focused on researching properties, networking and strategizing prevents missed opportunities. Yogi Meyers’ session will draw on these principles and his own journey from sales professional to real estate investor (he is known for owning more than 100 units).

Lamè Kinikini built his short‑term‑rental management company, Elk Ridge Management (ERM), into an eight‑figure business in under three years and manages more than 150 doors. He has since launched capital funds and complementary businesses while prioritizing more time with his family. As a creative finance specialist, Lamè will break down how to acquire cash‑flowing properties without using your own cash or credit.

Jaxon Junior is a serial entrepreneur and partner at Grit Marketing, where he helped scale the door‑to‑door sales agency to over $100 million in annual revenue. He spearheaded initiatives that generated $96 million for clients in 2023 and $67 million in 2022, and he invests in real estate and wellness ventures.

Ty Thorne is an experienced investor and founder of the Kansas City headquarters of Vivint. A Real Estate Investing School podcast recap notes that he spent seven years in direct‑to‑home consumer sales and completed eight commercial real estate deals in six years while building his sales empire. Ty’s journey began with a traditional house hack and soon shifted to strictly commercial properties. He advises that real estate success requires a team, collaboration and learning from mistakes.

Adam Webb is the Chief Revenue Officer at Sunder Energy and a nationally ranked sales professional. A podcast profile notes that he has diverse tactical and strategic experience in finance, marketing, human resources and operations, and he strives to return value through business and humanitarian efforts. Adam has been in direct sales for over 14 years, is a published author and patented inventor, and is a father of five. He is widely known for his books Six‑Figure Summer and Seven‑Figure Summer.

Jake Ebert became a millionaire through real estate before turning thirty. On a 2025 Real Estate Investing School episode, he recounted buying his first duplex in Provo, Utah at age 22 for $275,000 after a year in summer sales. Despite family skepticism, he trusted his instincts; after investing $80,000 in renovations and refinancing, the property’s value increased to about $700,000, giving him a 40 % cash‑on‑cash return. Jake emphasizes that investors should “buy and wait”—holding properties for appreciation while ensuring they can cover the mortgage.

Alex Mashburn went from knocking doors in summer sales to owning multiple real estate investments and building a wedding venue empire. An Audacy podcast summary notes that he learned how emotional connections make wedding venues recession‑resistant and highly profitable. The episode lists lessons such as “two types of summer sales reps and which one actually wins long term,” why every real estate deal is really a wedding business, and how niching down in commercial real estate reveals high‑margin opportunities.

Jaden Connor is a real estate investor, licensed agent and founder of Property Source Group, a Utah‑based company that sources off‑market deals for cash buyers and seller‑finance investors. With over 600 wholesale transactions and 10,000+ hours of experience, he has built a reputation for transparency and putting people first. Backed by years in door‑to‑door sales and degrees in Finance, MIS and Real Estate from Utah State University.

Amanda Han is a CPA and real estate investor. She co‑founded Keystone CPA, which helps real estate investors reduce overall taxes, and invests personally in real estate. In an interview she explained that she enjoys working with high‑W‑2 income earners who invest on the side and wrote two books—Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor and The Advanced Tax Strategies, which delves into cost segregation.

Many D2D professionals are self‑employed or commission‑based. Parker Vasau will demystify two financing options that let investors qualify based on property income rather than W‑2s or traditional tax returns.

Joe Jensen hosts the Real Estate Investing School podcast. His “17 Rules of Real Estate Investing” emphasize collecting cash‑flowing assets and avoiding selling them for cash; he recommends trading up for better assets instead. Joe also stresses the need to clarify investment goals before starting.

Zeke Mangum began his career knocking doors to sell pest‑control contracts before pivoting into real estate investing. Zeke explains that his first deal was a build‑to‑rent project funded by his sales income.

Alex Smith turned an Orlando‑area property into a six‑figure Airbnb by focusing on standout design and partnerships. In a Real Deal interview he explained that he partnered with a builder to buy a house for about $560,000, invested roughly $87,000 into renovations and custom amenities—including themed bunk beds, a mini golf course and other Instagram‑worthy features—and now nets around $7,000 per month, projecting $80,000–$90,000 in annual cash.

Gage Heward became a real estate millionaire by the age of 22, turning a rough start with a problem duplex into a 23-unit rental portfolio. Growing up with a strong work ethic, he hustled early—selling discount cards and working in door-to-door pest control—while investing over $100,000 in personal growth and coaching. His first duplex brought tough lessons in repairs and tenant management, but he leveraged creative financing and mentorship to scale quickly. Guided by his belief that “Proximity is Power,” Gage built momentum through relationships, partnerships, and disciplined reinvestment.

How one creative house hack turned a sales income into long-term cash flow

How a flexible Airbnb setup created lifestyle income and freedom of choice


Brody Fausett spent eight years in door‑to‑door sales and, by age 25, earned multiple six‑figure incomes. Instead of spending on boats and yachts, he invested his commissions into real estate and now earns over six figures a year in passive income. He founded the Real Estate Investing School to teach others how to replicate his path. Sam Taggart (host of the D2D podcast) notes that Brody saves his money, helps young reps grow their wealth, and provides step‑by‑step guidance on financing and property acquisition.

Chandler Smith owns more than $50 million worth of real estate, including 230+ residential doors, 170+ storage units, two gyms and an office building. He started as a door‑to‑door salesman and used his commissions to fund deals.

Sam Taggart knocked doors from age 11. He sold golf balls and lemonade at seven, coupon books at eleven, and at thirteen he recruited friends into his curb‑painting business. At 18 he entered the home‑security industry and built and ran sales teams; in 2014 he was Vivint’s #1 salesman out of 3,000 reps and in 2016 he launched the direct‑sales division for solar company Solcius. In 2018 he left to “unify and uplevel” the door‑to‑door industry and has since built a seven‑figure consulting business that has consulted over 150 businesses. Sam founded D2DCon, the D2D University and the free D2D CRM.

Dave Allred is the Founder and Managing Partner of Axia Partners, a private-equity real-estate investment firm with holdings in multifamily, self-storage, and industrial assets nationwide.Starting his career in door-to-door sales, Dave became a top producer and team leader before pivoting into real-estate investing. By age 40, he had achieved his goal of owning 1,000+ rental doors and built multiple seven-figure income streams through intentional, values-driven investing.

Michael Elefante is a successful real estate investor who specializes in short‑term rentals. On AirDNA’s STR Data Lab podcast he explained that he journeyed from aspiring professional baseball player to achieving financial freedom through real estate. Michael emphasised market selection, property and revenue management, design, and diversification. He also introduced his book Investing in Short Term Rentals: The Fast Path to Financial Freedom.

Blake Erickson became a millionaire by age 24 through real estate and sales. He built an eight‑figure door‑to‑door sales organization and co‑founded the business‑scaling company. In this session he will share the exact blueprint he used to convert six‑figure commission checks into a diversified rental portfolio.

Mitch Frei is a former high‑school dropout who built a successful sales and investing career. On the Just Real Quick podcast he explained that his journey from expulsion to a career in door‑to‑door sales taught him the value of mindset and spousal support. He notes that 90 % of millionaires become wealthy through real estate and stresses the importance of committing to a venture without a fallback plan. Mitch now mentors sales teams on wealth building.

Adam Nelson began investing at age 22 during the 2008 recession while working in sales. He purchased his first condo with little money down and lost significant equity during the crash, but held the property for a decade until the market recovered. He later transitioned from long‑term rentals to short‑term rentals (Airbnbs) for higher returns. Adam emphasizes risk management—he always plans for worst‑case scenarios and ensures his Airbnbs break even even at low occupancy.

Long‑term success in real estate comes from consistent actions rather than chasing one big score. A 2024 article on real estate investing notes that disciplined, steady actions—building reliable relationships, mastering a niche and sticking to routines—set successful investors apart. Consistency brings structure; a routine focused on researching properties, networking and strategizing prevents missed opportunities. Yogi Meyers’ session will draw on these principles and his own journey from sales professional to real estate investor (he is known for owning more than 100 units).

Lamè Kinikini built his short‑term‑rental management company, Elk Ridge Management (ERM), into an eight‑figure business in under three years and manages more than 150 doors. He has since launched capital funds and complementary businesses while prioritizing more time with his family. As a creative finance specialist, Lamè will break down how to acquire cash‑flowing properties without using your own cash or credit.

Jaxon Junior is a serial entrepreneur and partner at Grit Marketing, where he helped scale the door‑to‑door sales agency to over $100 million in annual revenue. He spearheaded initiatives that generated $96 million for clients in 2023 and $67 million in 2022, and he invests in real estate and wellness ventures.

Ty Thorne is an experienced investor and founder of the Kansas City headquarters of Vivint. A Real Estate Investing School podcast recap notes that he spent seven years in direct‑to‑home consumer sales and completed eight commercial real estate deals in six years while building his sales empire. Ty’s journey began with a traditional house hack and soon shifted to strictly commercial properties. He advises that real estate success requires a team, collaboration and learning from mistakes.

Adam Webb is the Chief Revenue Officer at Sunder Energy and a nationally ranked sales professional. A podcast profile notes that he has diverse tactical and strategic experience in finance, marketing, human resources and operations, and he strives to return value through business and humanitarian efforts. Adam has been in direct sales for over 14 years, is a published author and patented inventor, and is a father of five. He is widely known for his books Six‑Figure Summer and Seven‑Figure Summer.

Jake Ebert became a millionaire through real estate before turning thirty. On a 2025 Real Estate Investing School episode, he recounted buying his first duplex in Provo, Utah at age 22 for $275,000 after a year in summer sales. Despite family skepticism, he trusted his instincts; after investing $80,000 in renovations and refinancing, the property’s value increased to about $700,000, giving him a 40 % cash‑on‑cash return. Jake emphasizes that investors should “buy and wait”—holding properties for appreciation while ensuring they can cover the mortgage.

Alex Mashburn went from knocking doors in summer sales to owning multiple real estate investments and building a wedding venue empire. An Audacy podcast summary notes that he learned how emotional connections make wedding venues recession‑resistant and highly profitable. The episode lists lessons such as “two types of summer sales reps and which one actually wins long term,” why every real estate deal is really a wedding business, and how niching down in commercial real estate reveals high‑margin opportunities.

Jaden Connor is a real estate investor, licensed agent and founder of Property Source Group, a Utah‑based company that sources off‑market deals for cash buyers and seller‑finance investors. With over 600 wholesale transactions and 10,000+ hours of experience, he has built a reputation for transparency and putting people first. Backed by years in door‑to‑door sales and degrees in Finance, MIS and Real Estate from Utah State University.

Amanda Han is a CPA and real estate investor. She co‑founded Keystone CPA, which helps real estate investors reduce overall taxes, and invests personally in real estate. In an interview she explained that she enjoys working with high‑W‑2 income earners who invest on the side and wrote two books—Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor and The Advanced Tax Strategies, which delves into cost segregation.

Many D2D professionals are self‑employed or commission‑based. Parker Vasau will demystify two financing options that let investors qualify based on property income rather than W‑2s or traditional tax returns.

Joe Jensen hosts the Real Estate Investing School podcast. His “17 Rules of Real Estate Investing” emphasize collecting cash‑flowing assets and avoiding selling them for cash; he recommends trading up for better assets instead. Joe also stresses the need to clarify investment goals before starting.

Zeke Mangum began his career knocking doors to sell pest‑control contracts before pivoting into real estate investing. Zeke explains that his first deal was a build‑to‑rent project funded by his sales income.

Alex Smith turned an Orlando‑area property into a six‑figure Airbnb by focusing on standout design and partnerships. In a Real Deal interview he explained that he partnered with a builder to buy a house for about $560,000, invested roughly $87,000 into renovations and custom amenities—including themed bunk beds, a mini golf course and other Instagram‑worthy features—and now nets around $7,000 per month, projecting $80,000–$90,000 in annual cash.

Gage Heward became a real estate millionaire by the age of 22, turning a rough start with a problem duplex into a 23-unit rental portfolio. Growing up with a strong work ethic, he hustled early—selling discount cards and working in door-to-door pest control—while investing over $100,000 in personal growth and coaching. His first duplex brought tough lessons in repairs and tenant management, but he leveraged creative financing and mentorship to scale quickly. Guided by his belief that “Proximity is Power,” Gage built momentum through relationships, partnerships, and disciplined reinvestment.

How one creative house hack turned a sales income into long-term cash flow

How a flexible Airbnb setup created lifestyle income and freedom of choice
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