Many investors think the key to making money in real estate is either collecting rent or getting a great deal on a property. But if you're only focused on rent or purchase price, you're leaving the real returns on the table. In this dynamic and practical session, Gary MacDermid — Navy veteran turned real estate investor and cash flow strategist — shares the exact framework he used to build a multi-state, international real estate portfolio using a simple but powerful principle: the win is in the activity. In this session, you will learn:
- Why most investors delay action chasing the “perfect deal” — and how to win by making offers consistently.
- How to structure your portfolio to generate returns greater than rent, including appreciation, tax strategy, and reinvestment.
- The three-part system Gary uses to evaluate, purchase, and grow real estate assets like a disciplined investor — not a hobbyist.
- How to shift from being a transactional buyer to a strategic builder of long-term wealth.
- What real freedom looks like — and how to use real estate to engineer it.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale with purpose, this session will equip you with the mindset, strategy, and systems to build wealth through real estate.
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