In this episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Sterling Seizert, a former Green Beret turned successful real estate investor. Sterling shares his experience from serving in the military to building a business empire in real estate. He talks about starting with an 18-unit apartment complex in Colorado Springs and his ventures like Legends Lodge and Patriot Capital. Sterling discusses his motivations, his first deal details, including creative financing, and his philosophy on tenant management and property improvement. He also expresses his passion for helping military personnel achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.
00:29 Guest Introduction: Sterling's Impressive Journey
01:50 Sterling's Early Life and Family Background
03:35 Military Service and Transition to Real Estate
05:03 The Turning Point: Discovering Real Estate
09:21 First Steps in Real Estate: Challenges and Learning
14:08 The Breakthrough: Securing the First Deal
16:15 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
20:15 Starting the Journey: Buying a Property
20:34 Building Relationships: The Key to Business
21:55 Negotiating the Deal: From Offer to Agreement
22:58 Creative Financing: Seller Financing Explained
27:16 Resourcefulness: Securing the Down Payment
32:56 Structuring the Investment: LLCs and Equity Splits
36:27 Lessons Learned: Applying Knowledge to Future Deals
38:11 Giving Back: Mentoring Military and Veterans
40:35 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Contact Information
