In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with 23-year real estate veteran and creative finance expert Philip Warrick to break down how subject-to deals, lease options, and Airbnbs helped him leave the family sign business and become a full-time investor.

Philip shares how an old Carlton Sheets infomercial, a missionary upbringing in Brazil, and the loss of his dad pushed him to grow up fast, buy his first creative deals, and eventually sell the sign company to go all-in on real estate. Today he runs a diverse portfolio of flips, rentals, Airbnbs, wraps, and lease options in the Houston area—backed by a big team, private lenders, and JV partners.

You’ll learn:

• How Philip bought his first subject-to deal in 2003 and went full-time in real estate

• Why “who you know” (mentors, REI clubs, communities) helped him avoid costly mistakes

• How he uses Airbnbs on his flips to bridge the gap, reduce taxes, and generate income while waiting to sell

• The strategy behind holding vs selling, and why some properties stay as STRs while others become lease options or wraps

• How MakeTheMoveNow-style programs help self-employed buyers and 1099 earners become homeowners without conventional bank loans

• Ways private money lenders can invest $25K+ alongside Philip on flips, rentals, and new projects—secured by real estate

• How Monday “Power Call” Zooms let investors bring real deals to underwrite live and JV with his team

Connect with Philip:
Website: philipwarrick.com (links to Zooms, coaching, and resources)

Connect with Edgar:
Website: edgartheconnector.com
Instagram: @EdgarTheConnector

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