Million Dollars Worth of Real Estate
From humble beginnings to million-dollar portfolios — the Million Dollars Worth of Real Estate Podcast showcases real people who built thriving real estate businesses from the ground up. No trust funds, no silver spoons — just grit, strategy, and hustle. We spotlight investors, developers, and entrepreneurs who turned everyday hustle into generational wealth. We don’t come from money, but money is coming from usMillion Dollars Worth of Real Estate! Tune in and get inspired to build your own empire. Join the Million Dollars Worth of Real Estate family to get access to full episodes, coaching calls, private events, masterminds, and more!
Should you hire a GC or do it yourself?
Garland breaks down how paying a GC frees up your time to pursue other things
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Preview Ep 15: What Is Passive Income in Real Estate—and Does It Really Mean No Work?
In this candid and thought-provoking preview, the conversation dives into the foundational motivations behind pursuing real estate: freedom of time, money, and location. Brittany Rose shares how reading Rich Dad Poor Dad sparked an early interest in wealth-building through real estate, despite limited access to resources during the dial-up era.
The episode explores the book’s impact on a generation, while also unpacking its oversimplifications and the ideological tensions surrounding its author. Listeners are invited to rethink the concept of passive income—challenging the myth of effortless wealth and emphasizing the real work behind building sustainable, income-generating asse...
Equity vs Debt
Chris breaks down the differences in returns when someone is investing equity vs debt
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Trailer: Ep 15: Capital, Community & the Power of Women-Led Development
In this episode of Million Dollars Worth of Real Estate, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Brittany Rose to explore the intersection of capital raising, community redevelopment, and women-led leadership. Brittany breaks down why empowering women with financial resources isn’t just good business—it’s a catalyst for transformative community growth.
We unpack:
💼 Why women’s intelligence, organization, and efficiency make them ideal leaders in real estate and redevelopment💰 How to strategically choose between equity partners and debt financing—and what investors really want to see🧠 The cognitive edge women bring to business and team dynamics📊 The art o...Never over improve a property
Garland breaks down how over improving a property can stall your real estate career before it even begins
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How to properly raise money (and not get sued!)
Brittany Rose explains how to properly raise money from investors to deploy into projects!
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Being an entrepreneur isn't for everyone!
Kevan & Ayesha break down their different mindsets when it comes to entrepreneurship.
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Get the knowledge you need and then execute!
Kevan breaks down how he used the knowledge he gained to execute in the real estate market
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A long term vision is required for success
Garland breaks down how only looking to the short term can be detrimental
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Preview: The Park Street Legacy
This is a 5 min preview of Ep 14, the Park Street Legacy.
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To be a leader, you must learn to follow first
Kevan & Ayesha discuss how leadership is developed through learning how to follow others first
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Trailer: Ep 14: The Park Street Legacy
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kevan & Ayesha Shelton, the visionary founders behind Park Street Homes—a company reshaping urban living with affordable luxury and intentional design. From their first renovation project in Houston’s historic neighborhoods to leading a movement in sustainable, community-driven development, the Sheltons share the real story behind their rise.
Listeners will hear:
- 🏘️ How a passion project turned into a thriving homebuilding enterprise
- 💡 The challenges and breakthroughs of revitalizing overlooked communities
- 🌱 Their bold vision for the future—scaling impact through sustainability, innovation, and equity crowdfunding
- 💬 Personal...
Longevity is the goal!
Chris & Garland break down how planting yourself into an area and pivoting with market cycles is important.
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Exposure can lead to growth
Ayesha Shelton breaks down how working at a bank exposed her to different mindsets when it came to money
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Why surveys are important
Chris breaks down a costly mistake we made on our first renovation project
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Your beliefs are what's holding you back!
Garland details how our beliefs can affect how we approach life
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Will lower rates make housing cheaper?
The crew breaks down how construction cost and home prices have contributed to a higher cost housing environment
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A microwave vision doesn't support you long term
Chris explains how the desire to want everything fast doesn't support long term growth.
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Can you refinance with no equity?
With so many purchasing homes at higher interest rates, is it possible to refinance a mortgage with no equity?
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How to reduce the interest paid on your mortgage
Lavon breaks down ways you can reduce the interest paid on your mortgage over time.
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There's flexibility in holding real estate
Garland breaks down different strategies that can be used when holding real estate
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Trailer: Ep 13: Building Wealth with Vision
In this episode of Million Dollars Worth of Real Estate, we sit down with Lavon Woods — a powerhouse lender, seasoned developer, and the mind behind Multiculture Mortgage. Lavon brings a unique dual perspective to the table, blending financial strategy with boots-on-the-ground development insight.
💼 We dive deep into:
The range of lending products available today — and how to choose the right one for your goalsWhy holding properties can be a game-changer for long-term wealthThe mindset shift from short-term flips to legacy-building investmentsWhether you're a first-time investor or scaling your portfolio, Lavon’s wisdom will challenge you to th...
Long term vision is essential to success
Chris breaks down one of the strategies he employs in acquiring real estate
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Holding properties offers tremendous tax advantages
Lavon Woods of Multiculture Mortgage breaks down the advantages to holding properties
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How do we design walkable neighborhoods?
Scott explains how they design walkable communities
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Designing neighborhoods for walkability is a growing trend
Walkable neighborhoods are gaining popularity across the country.
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How can land developers take advantage of their communities success
Land developers sell lots to homes builders at a fixed priced but what happens when the popularity of their community causes demand to increase and home prices to rise?
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Fee Development can help with cashflow as a Developer
Scott breaks down how his company leverages fee development to support their operations
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Researching demographics is important for developers
Garland explains how developers research demographics to understand what to build in a community
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Let your work speak for itself!
Chris details how your work should speak for itself!
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Trailer: Cultivating Community with Scott Snodgrass
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Scott Snodgrass, founder of Meristem Communities, to explore how real estate can do more than just build structures—it can grow connection. Scott shares the vision behind Indigo Commons, his company's latest mixed-use development that blends modern convenience with timeless values. From walkable streets and vibrant town centers to a fully integrated community farm, Indigo Commons is a bold experiment in human-centered design.
Whether you're a developer, urban planner, or just dreaming of a better neighborhood, this conversation dives deep into the possibilities of real estate as a tool fo...
How development changed after World War 2
Scott breaks down how real estate development became an industry after World War 2
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Having vision is important!
Chris breaks down how important vision is to developing communities
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Meet your coach: Chris Ford!
Chris brings a wealth of experience from the civil construction side, having built a company that grosses $40 million annually as a project manager. As a developer, Chris has built duplexes, townhouses, and multi-family developments from the ground up!
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Gilbert walks us through his due diligence process
Gilbert explains what he looks for when purchasing a property
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Preview: Ep 11 Building gracefully with Gilbert
In this 5 min preview of Episode 11, Gilbert, Chris & Garland discuss the advantages of owning rental properties.
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Always properly vet tenants!
Chris details his experience with not properly vetting tenants for rental properties.
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(Trailer)Ep 11: Building Gracefully with Gilbert
In this episode, we sit down with Gilbert, founder of Grace Building Co, a powerhouse behind some of Houston’s most impressive duplex developments—both for sale and for rent. From humble beginnings to growing a thriving construction and property management business, Gilbert shares the real-world lessons he learned the hard way: how to break into the building game, what it takes to keep projects profitable, and why managing rentals is a whole different beast.
Whether you're a builder, aspiring investor, or someone trying to scale a construction company with integrity and grit, Gilbert drops gems you won’...
Advantages of building to rent
Garland breaks down the advantages of building properties to rent
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