From Short Sales to Restoring a Town with Dwan Bent-Twyford

Dwan Twyford shares her inspiring journey from financial hardship to real estate success, including her innovative town revitalization project and tips for new investors in distressed properties. Key Topics Dwan’s background and early struggles The first foreclosure deal and lessons learned Building a town from scratch through real estate Strategies for attracting tenants and visitors to small towns The importance of mentorship and education in real estate Long-term vision and community involvement in revitalization Handling challenges like politics and funding Dwan’s books, webinars, and coaching programs Takeaways - Naivete can be an asset in taking bold action. <!--THE END--> - Paperwork and legal clarity are crucial in real estate deals. <!--THE END--> - Building community and a clear vision attracts tenants and visitors. <!--THE END--> - Long-term planning and patience are key in town revitalization. <!--THE END--> - Mentorship accelerates learning and reduces costly mistakes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 02:04 Early struggles and decision to pursue real estate 04:11 First rehab house and initial lessons 06:07 Success with first deals and scaling up 07:40 Discovering wholesaling, rentals, and town projects 09:04 Challenges of being a single mom and entrepreneur 10:56 Key lessons from first foreclosure deal 12:43 Trust and honesty in real estate transactions 14:09 Starting from scratch today: advice for new investors 17:52 Revitalizing a small town: the backstory 20:11 Building community and attracting visitors 27:44 Long-term vision and project timeline 37:53 Impact of personal challenges on the project 43:34 Dwan’s current projects, books, and coaching 45:05 How to connect with Dwan Twyford Dwan's Links: Website: www.dwanderful.com IG: @dwanderful LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwanbenttwyford/ Here's the link to my book: https://www.amazon.com/Value-Over-Foundation-Commercial-Investing/dp/B0DNN14NLQ Want to learn more about CRE? investbeyondmultifamily.com/course Use Code for 10% off: tanhtruong  🔋 Support My Channel 🔋 Bitcoin: bc1q2jnv9sn3efhfvc43q5cqe2leev3066cegpyyz5 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/tanh Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tanht Dollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/tanh-truong 🌍 Website: https://www.wontonwealth.com ✖️ X: http://www.x.com/tanhtruong 📷 IG: http://www.instagram.com/pro\_tanh 🤓 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tanh-truong-30a18ab0/ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Wonton Wealth. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.