Ever wanted to start investing in real estate but weren't sure how to fund your first deal? In this episode of the Commission & Cashflow Podcast, hosts Michelle Maiman and Carter Crowley sit down with the owners of Good Faith Funding, a Wisconsin-based hard money lending company, to break down how real estate investors finance their deals and how realtors can transition from selling properties to owning them! Whether you're looking to flip your first house, build a rental portfolio, or simply understand how hard money lending works, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you take the next step. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: 🏦 How hard money lending works and how it differs from traditional bank financing 💰 How investors can purchase and renovate properties with little to no money down on qualifying deals 🏚️ Financing strategies for fix-and-flips and investment properties 🏡 How realtors can leverage their industry knowledge to become real estate investors 🤝 Why having the right lending relationships can help you grow your investment business If you're a realtor who's tired of only earning commissions and wants to start building long-term wealth through real estate, this episode is for YOU! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Commission & Cashflow Podcast for conversations with real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors who are building wealth beyond the closing table. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate investing insights! #CommissionAndCashflow #RealEstateInvesting #HardMoneyLending #GoodFaithFunding #RealEstateAgents #HouseFlipping #RentalProperties #WisconsinRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast

Want to get into real estate investing but don’t know where to start? House hacking could be one of the simplest ways to buy your first investment property and begin building wealth through real estate.

In this episode, Michelle Maiman and Carter Crowley break down how house hacking works, why it can be such a powerful strategy for first-time investors, and how you can use your primary residence to help offset your mortgage while getting your foot in the door of real estate investing.

We talk about what types of properties work for house hacking, financing your first property, renting out rooms or additional units, what to look for when buying, and some of the mistakes new investors should avoid.

If you’ve been telling yourself you need a ton of money to start investing in real estate, this episode might change the way you look at buying your first property.

Whether you're looking to buy a duplex, rent out extra bedrooms, or simply find a way to make homeownership more affordable, this episode gives you a practical starting point.

🏠 In this episode: • What house hacking is and how it works • How to find your first investment property • Financing options for owner-occupied properties • Renting rooms vs. buying a multifamily property • How rental income can help offset your mortgage • What beginners should look for in their first deal • Common house hacking mistakes to avoid • Using your first property as a stepping stone to build a rental portfolio

If you’re serious about getting started in real estate investing, subscribe for more conversations with investors, entrepreneurs, and people actively building businesses and portfolios in the real world.

#HouseHacking #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperty #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #RealEstate

For Carter Crowley and Michelle Maiman, it’s not simply about selling more homes, hiring more people, or generating more revenue. True scale is about building a business that allows you to spend more time doing the work you’re great at—and actually enjoy doing. In this episode of Commission & Cashflow, Carter and Michelle break down the nuances of growing a real estate brokerage, sales business, and investment company without accidentally creating a bigger, more demanding job for yourself. They discuss how their roles have evolved as their businesses have grown, why entrepreneurs often hold onto responsibilities for too long, and how to identify the tasks that should—and shouldn’t—remain on your plate. More importantly, they explore the idea of “firing yourself” from the roles you no longer enjoy and empowering other people to take ownership of those responsibilities when they fall within their zone of genius. They cover topics including: Knowing when it's time to delegate Identifying your own zone of genius Hiring people whose strengths complement your weaknesses Giving up control without giving up accountability Scaling a brokerage vs. a sales team vs. an investment business Building systems that don't depend entirely on you Why more revenue doesn't necessarily mean a better business Designing your role around the work that gives you energy Creating opportunities for other people to thrive Using your business as a vehicle for freedom, cash flow, and long-term wealth The goal isn't to remove yourself from everything. It's to become extremely intentional about what deserves your time. If you're a real estate agent, broker, investor, or entrepreneur who's successful on paper but still feels like you're doing everything yourself, this episode will challenge you to rethink what “scaling” actually means. Stop doing everything. Find your zone of genius. Empower great people. Build a business you're excited to show up for. Welcome to Commission & Cashflow with Carter Crowley & Michelle Maiman.