From $0 & 9-to-5 to Six Figures: Flip Houses w/ Hard & Private Money (w/ Austin Cade)

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Want to start real estate investing with little time and almost no cash? In this video, I sat down with Austin Cade, a six-figure investor who began while working full-time and used hard money + private money to flip houses—fast. We cover finding deals (even on the MLS), building contractor teams, budgeting, inspection strategy (PICRA), and the exact funding stack Austin used: 85% hard money + 100% rehab + 15% private gap. Watch our full video with Austin walking some of his properties and discussing his process- https://youtu.be/M_GTy64faBQ You’ll learn: How to flip with $0 out of pocket using other people’s money (OPM) Why your contractor and proof-of-funds letter are your first two hires The $74K flip in ~3 months—timeline, marketing, and holding-cost lessons How to avoid losing money on your first deal (don’t DIY, buy right, leave spread) What to say to approach 401k/private lenders and negotiate JV or fixed-return terms If this helped, smash Subscribe, share with a friend, and watch the next video for deeper deal breakdowns. Connect with Austin: IG @caderealestate | FB Austin Cade | X @AustinToTheCC Timestamps (Chapters) 01:03- Austin’s background (9-to-5 → military → family trade-offs) 01:46- First exposure to real estate & the broker-mentor call 02:58- Choosing a strategy: why fix & flip (and when to wholesale/BRRRR/Airbnb) 03:46- Case study: $74,000 profit flip (timeline & marketing) 04:54- Losses & first-flip mistakes (DIY, holding costs, perfection vs ROI) 06:52- High-ROI rehab priorities (kitchen, baths, floors, paint) 07:54- Inspection strategy & PICRA: fix everything to keep the buyer 09:02- “You profit when you buy” — spreads, unforeseen costs, and ARV math 10:21- Agent-Investor synergy: commissions, signs = leads, buy/sell in LLC 11:39- Deal funding stack: 85% hard money + 100% rehab + 15% gap 12:45- Private lenders/JVs: terms, examples, and real-world payoffs 14:06- How to pitch coworkers & 401k holders (building trust without experience) 15:25- Track record → better terms (moving from 50/50 JV to fixed returns) 16:15- Lender requirements when you’re new (experience hurdles & workarounds) 17:04- Must-haves before offers: POF letter + contractor lined up 17:58- Labor vs materials, phone-authorize purchases, avoiding markups 19:05- Budgeting, contingencies, and returning unused rehab funds 19:48- Top 3 for beginners: Do it. Find the lender. Find the contractor. 20:46- Getting 5–7 contractor bids & reading the spread between quotes 22:00- Take action is better than consuming content (mindset & next steps) 22:43- Where to find Austin + final advice 23:30- Wrap-up & next video CTA 👀 SHARE this video with someone who needs to hear this message! Knowledge is power — and you could change someone's life for the better just by sharing this or any of my other videos with them. 📲 Want to learn how to invest in real estate with little to no money? Check out my Real Estate Investing Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU1Eqbz9AgQ5nCgkUD2AJGZwXh-u-L7Et Want mentorship, daily leads, and full backend support to scale your real estate agent business? Join the elite team behind hundreds of closed deals 👉 https://join.theassetsteam.com/join-us-today BONUS: Want 35% off your real estate agent course? Grab the link here! 👉 https://share.theceshop.com/x/EC6TXU 📄 Want my personal real estate investing contract — completely FREE? Click here to download it now and start using the exact contract I use in my own deals: 👉 https://contract.iamchrisawilliams.com/your-one-step-contract 🌐 SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you never miss a new upload! I'm dropping weekly videos packed with real estate tips, real-life examples, personal advice, and strategies to help you generate income and grow your success. Ready to start your real estate journey? Visit: https://www.iamchrisawilliams.com for exclusive resources, insider tips, and more. Let’s connect! Add me on socials here: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamchrisawilliams 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamchrisawilliams 🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/iamchrisawilliams 💬 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrisawilliams 📲 YouTube: @iamchrisawilliams⁩