Have you ever felt the suffocating grip of the golden handcuffs, that false sense of Security that comes with a steady job, but leaves you craving more?

This week, I sat down with Adrian Smude, who not only broke free from his own shackles but transformed his life through savvy Real Estate investments, particularly in the mobile home market. Adrian's story is one of resilience and adaptability, offering a roadmap for anyone looking to pivot from a place of financial uncertainty to becoming a property mogul.

This episode peels back the curtain on the strategic approach to tenant vetting and the importance of fostering long-term Relationships. With Adrian's Wisdom, we discuss how to trust your instincts when evaluating neighborhood safety and the innovative use of Technology to streamline property management. Learn how tools like SimpliSafe and CodeBox can revolutionize the way you secure and show rental properties, and how understanding the 'avatar resident' can help you attract the ideal tenant for your investments.

Adrian, hailing from Lifestyle-REI, not only shares his journey but also sheds light on the mindset necessary to thrive in the real Estate game. He emphasizes the value of mentorship, the strength of community, and the benefits of an abundance mentality. And for those eager to delve deeper into the world of mobile home investment, Adrian has a special offer for our listeners. Join us for an episode that could be the key to unlocking your golden handcuffs and stepping into a world of Financial Independence through real estate.

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David McIlwaine Host of Break Your Golden Handcuffs

David McIlwaine is a seasoned entrepreneur and successful executive with deep experience in business growth, scale and delivering results. His real estate experience is vast--spanning over 20 years. Experience, knowledge and understanding have been gained firsthand by either currently owning or having owned multifamily units, commercial retail development, asset management, single family, vacation rental properties, second homes and custom builds. He personally wore Golden Handcuffs for almost 14 years, successfully gaining sovereignty over his career and net worth along the way. He founded MAC Assets in 2019 and its portfolio currently includes property in the southeast and mountain west. At present he is a general partner in 1,000 doors.

David’s entrepreneurial experience spans a highly successful sales career in several areas including Real Estate, Marketing/Advertising, and Information Technology start ups. He has a variety of first hand experience including having held C Level positions, led teams across the US to overperformance, raised capital, executed mergers, implemented improvements in operating systems, coached diverse constituencies, created and delivered strategic growth initiatives all leading to successful outcomes. David graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Journalism and Advertising.