in insane bidding wars, and even on
negative cash flowing properties. From
easier access to leverage, to simplified
property management, and strong cash
flow potential, Brad Sumrok’s students
have been finding this niche highly
profitable, and a great way to progress
towards their financial and life goals.
Brad comments “I’d never buy
property with negative cash flow projec-
tions,” adding “It’s just crazy!”
On Selecting the Best
Real Estate Markets
to Invest in…
The bulk of Brad’s real estate empire
has been built in Texas, however he is
expanding to other markets with his
most recent acquisition being in Colora-
do. However, rather than simply being
bullish on a single geographic area, or
insisting out of area investors flock to
these markets, Brad offers 4 criteria for
evaluating the best locations at any time.
1. Choose a landlord and business
friendly environment.
2. Look for current and projected
population growth.
3. Select areas with current and
strong economic growth forecasts.
4. Stick to markets where housing
costs are less than the national medi-
an.
The Key to Retiring
Early?
The Definition of Retirement,
according to Sumrok: “When invest-
ment income meets or exceeds living
expenses.” This is when individuals are
able to realize real freedom and live life
on their own terms. Some may choose
to continue to pursue their careers, but
at least at this point it is out of choice,
not necessity. Everyone has different
lifestyle demands, and enters from a
different starting point. Still using this
system retirement should be achievable
in 3 to 8 years for those who learn and
implement Sumrok’s simple, proven
processes.
What “Retirement” Looks
Like for Brad Sumrok
In a phone interview, Sumrok who
just happened to be vacationing in the
Northeast, painted a picture of his cur-
rent retirement as including; spending
10-12 week year pursuing his passions
for travel and visiting friends and fami-
ly, spending time in the family’s second
home in Florida, continuing to actively
invest in multifamily properties, and
his passion, which is teaching, mento-
ring and helping others achieve similar
results as he was able to achieve..
We had to ask - why on earth would
a highly successful investor, who could
afford to retire to golf and the poolside
continue to entertain speaking engage-
ments, and offer coaching to others?
The answer, “I’ll never forget the
incredible feeling of being able to walk
away from my job.”
Brad explains that after 17 years in
corporate America, he simply wasn’t
happy trading his time, and sacrificing
real life for a paycheck. This coupled
with the increasing lack of job security
and being fired and laid off once (which
we can all relate to), spurred him to
invest in cash flow real estate. However,
it was the amazing feeling of freedom
and fulfillment that has inspired, and fu-
eled Brad Sumrok’s passion for helping
others to achieve the same.
What’s Special about
Brad Sumrok’s Training?
What makes this mentor stand out
from the ever swelling list of self-ap-
pointed real estate investing ‘gurus’ out
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