Overview
Dwan Bent-Twyford is a 35-year veteran of real estate investing. Whether you are looking for passive income, rentals, SFH, commercial properties, fix & flips, Subject-To's, storage units, creative financing or anything in the investing world, Dwan is your go-to girl.
She has personally flipped over 2,000 properties in her career - to date! She is considered Americas Most Sought After Real Estate Investor and she coined and trademarked the term "Short Sales" as it applies to real estate investing.
On Tuesdays, Dwan teaches you, in detail, about real estate investing. The literal A to Z's of every topic under the sun! Covering topics that you don't even know that you don't know about yet.
She has landed some pretty incredible real estate experts on her show. Many of whom you have never heard on another show. With 30 years of investing, running REIA's, and speaking on a national level for decades, she has some amazing contacts!
Keeping in mind that money is not the end-all, be-all of life, she digs deep in all areas of well being. She is hilarious and her guests love her. She prides herself on interviewing her guests in a way no one else does!
Currently, she and her husband are rehabbing a town! Yes, a town. Check in with Dwan weekly and watch your investing world soar.
Her motto is simple: People Before Profits! If this aligns with you, then you must tune-in each week and listen/watch Dwan work her magic.
Her podcast is absolutely binge-worthy, so if you are new to Dwanderful, get busy. You have some catching up to do.
In addition, she has written THREE Best-Sellers, been a guest on hundreds of podcasts, print medias, radio, TV and more.
420 Episodes
Send us Fan Mail We talk with real estate veteran and coach Debbie DiMaggio about what actually creates long-term success in real estate and why most people stall right before they need to take action. We dig into coachability, simple systems that compound over time, and the mindset shift behind her word of wisdom: motion. • Debbie’s background as a 35-year residential real estate agent, coach and author • What Debbie coaches agents on inside a large brokerage and team environment...
Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026
Send us Fan Mail What’s really stopping you from closing your first real estate deal? We pull back the curtain on the ten roadblocks that keep smart people stuck—fear, “no money,” not knowing what to say, paperwork panic, even the surprising fear of success—and we turn each one into a practical next step. From a raw story of getting fired at Denny’s to knocking on foreclosure doors with a baby on the hip, we show how action, not perfection, builds confidence and checks. We walk you through t...
Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026
Send us Fan Mail We map a clear path to leave a 9–5 and go full-time in real estate using a simple salary system, strict discipline, and smart rentals. Close two deals, build a cash runway, avoid risky credit, and scale into permanent cash flow. • framing the top question: how to go full-time • Dwan’s story of hardship, resolve and early mistakes • why credit card funded quitting is dangerous • the two-deal runway and $1,000 weekly pay • doubling pay after four deals and holding discipline •...
Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026
Send us Fan Mail What if the difference between a stalled dream and a thriving investing business was 92 door knocks and the courage to keep going? We open the playbook on real estate’s real tradeoffs—time freedom, income control, and generational wealth—balanced against the very human hurdles of self-motivation, information overload, and patience for the first win. I walk you through the exact path from fired night-shift waitress to 2,000+ deals and even buying a small town. We start with t...
Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026
Send us Fan Mail We lay out a simple, repeatable plan to find distressed properties, lock a clean contract, and assign it to a proven buyer for a fast, ethical profit. Along the way, we share where the best leads hide, how to build a buyer list in days, and why six parties win on one deal. • wholesaling defined and why it pays fast • 10% target assignment fees by price point • pulling 90‑day foreclosure lists at the courthouse • using Craigslist for hidden motivated sellers • helping homeown...
Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026
Send us Fan Mail We share the five biggest mistakes from our early years in real estate and the systems that prevent them now. From termites and fire damage to scripts and title work, we break down exact steps to protect profit, trust, and time. • starting broke and door knocking pre‑Google • first deals, lucky wins, and early blind spots • why education beats noise and hype • paperwork that protects both investor and seller • scripts for homeowners, banks, buyers, and contractors • title co...
Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026
Send us Fan Mail We unpack how to use self-directed IRAs to buy real estate, fund syndications, and even do hard money loans while keeping the same tax advantages as traditional retirement accounts. Henry Yoshida explains the rules, the risks, and how to get started without friction. • Using IRAs to invest in private real estate • How rental income and gains are taxed inside IRAs • Roth IRA benefits for long‑term real estate growth • Who self‑directed IRAs fit best and why timing matters • H...
Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026
Send us Fan Mail We break down how to turn raw land into builder-ready communities while reducing risk by securing the buyer first. Brandon shares the three-phase model, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and why the right city partners and civil engineer change everything. • buyer-led land targeting and concept planning • securing city buy-in before heavy spend • locking a national builder during due diligence • three phases: entitlement, horizontal, exit • multiple exits to fit the market cycl...
Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026
Send us Fan Mail We kick off season eight with Jay Patel to unpack how to build steady, inflation‑beating income from real estate using three verticals: distressed deals, durable cash flow, and bridge lending. Along the way, Jay shares how he helped launch India’s first national MLS and why diversification belongs in both portfolios and life. • origins of Proptex and Jay’s 30 years in real estate • building India’s first national MLS and fixing broken data • why a fund instead of a syndicati...
Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026
Send us Fan Mail A birthday toast turns into a blueprint for a braver year. We celebrate 67 with honesty about grief, chronic illness, and a new diagnosis, and we choose a simple operating system for 2026: stack gold bricks. A brick can be a workout, a hard phone call, a quiet hour with family, or a closed real estate deal. Coins count, too. When days hit hard, we use a code phrase—“movie day”—to protect morale and communicate needs without giving pain more power than it deserves. Faith fram...
Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026
Send us Fan Mail Stop waiting on the market to bless you with deals. We’re pulling back the curtain on the five public-record lead sources that keep producing—foreclosure, divorce, probate, unpaid taxes, and bankruptcy—and showing how to work them step by step. I walk through the real foreclosure timeline, what your county site actually reveals, and why most investors show up months late with stale lists. You’ll learn where bankruptcy filings live, how to match them to foreclosure records, an...
Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026
Send us Fan Mail Some years don’t just challenge you—they level you. After losing my dad and a dear friend, my body crashed, my energy evaporated, and work I love got painfully scarce. The worst part? I couldn’t name why. Steroids, sleep hacks, strict routines—nothing touched the deep, whole-body ache or the fog that made simple tasks feel like mountains. So I did the uncomfortable thing: I kept asking questions until I got real answers. What finally clicked was a second diagnosis layered on...
Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026
Send us Fan Mail Ready to scale beyond flips and small rentals into commercial real estate without stepping on landmines? We sit down with investor and educator Becky Lambert to unpack the blueprint: how to pick the right markets, structure safer debt, and build durable cash flow with tenants who actually stay. Becky has 16 years in commercial under her belt and breaks down the core framework with clarity—what NOI really tells you, how DSCR protects your downside, and why a 1% shift in cap ra...
Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025
Send us Fan Mail We explore how to make work optional by building cash flow that covers living costs, then scale it with tax-advantaged investments. We compare passive-sounding side hustles with truly passive structures and map a path from education to execution. • why “mailbox money” is direct deposit cash flow that does not need your daily labor • calculating a monthly freedom number and replacing expenses in stages • the power of owning assets in an AI-driven economy • vetting sponsors, m...
Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025
Send us Fan Mail We dig into how investor marketing really works, from targeting to funnels to cost of capital, and why visibility beats postcards. Jason shares a clear playbook for using audits, pixels, and regulations to raise money online without wasting ad spend. • defining investor marketing across ads, content, outreach • mapping funnels from awareness to investment • cost per click, cost per lead, and acquisition benchmarks • quality vs quantity and blended traffic sources • geo targe...
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025
Send us Fan Mail Caleb David shares his unique journey from nonprofit humanitarian work to commercial real estate, revealing how his people-first approach has shaped his success despite market challenges. His background in international aid work provides a refreshing perspective on property transactions, emphasizing relationship-building, authenticity, and community service over quick profits. • Half East Indian, half American background with significant childhood time in India • Led nonprof...
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
Send us Fan Mail The commercial real estate landscape is evolving, not dying, and Mike "Big Mike" Zlotnick is at the forefront of connecting passive investors with lucrative opportunities. His simple yet powerful philosophy? "We marry money and opportunity." Contrary to popular belief, many commercial property types are thriving post-pandemic. Open-air shopping centers have become particularly attractive investments as supply remains constrained while demand grows. Even previously online-onl...
Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025
Send us Fan Mail Jimmy Rios shares his innovative "Eye Level to High Level Program" that helps real estate investors leverage debt structures to maximize returns and elevate their businesses through proper structuring and stabilization. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear blueprint before investing to avoid costly mistakes that can derail both finances and confidence. • Going slow to go fast - taking time to properly plan leads to better long-term results • Credit repair as a cruc...
Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025
Send us Fan Mail The world of invisible illness is a lonely place where "you look fine" becomes a painful refrain from well-meaning friends and family who can't see the war raging inside your body. For six years, I've navigated life with rheumatoid arthritis—an autoimmune disease where my body attacks my joints, causing inflammation, pain, and progressive damage from my fingers to my hips. This deeply personal episode peels back the curtain on what it's truly like living with chronic pain th...
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025
Send us Fan Mail Sir Lancelot Lenard shares his journey from arriving in America with just $300 to building a real estate empire with over 200 deals and $100 million in sales in Florida. He reveals the systems and mindset shifts that transformed him from an overworked agent handling every aspect of his transactions to the CEO of a growing real estate organization. • Arrived in America with just $300 after working on cruise ships where he met his wife • Built a real estate business doing up t...
Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025
Send us Fan Mail Andrea Gordon shares her 27-year journey as Berkeley's top-producing real estate agent for Compass while pursuing multiple creative passions. She created her podcast "Realizations" to educate people about what realtors actually do after feeling frustrated about NAR lawsuits and commission misconceptions. • Real estate agents meet clients at major life transition points that are inherently stressful • Most people don't move unless they have to—requiring agents to have both ma...
Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025
Send us Fan Mail Anne Michelle Wand shares her journey from single mother and salon owner to international real estate developer in Panama, where she's creating innovative housing communities for seniors at half the price of equivalent U.S. options. Panama's beautiful Caribbean setting offers both investment opportunities and lifestyle advantages with its perfect year-round climate, friendly people, and growing middle-class economy. • Started in real estate by subdividing a Boulder property ...
Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025
Send us Fan Mail Dwan Bent-Twyford celebrates hitting 1 million podcast downloads and welcomes back Jerome Lewis, also known as "Mr. Implementation," to discuss real estate marketing strategies and personal insights. Jerome shares his TRUTH method—a powerful framework for creating engaging content for real estate investors. • Jerome explains how he earned his nickname "Mr. Implementation" by helping investors put knowledge into action • Social media presence is crucial for real estate invest...
Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025
Send us Fan Mail Mark Dolfini returns to share his evolution from the Landlord Coach to a business strategist helping entrepreneurs create sustainable, time-wealthy businesses through his VIPER methodology. We discuss the importance of putting personal vision before business goals and the dangers of living to serve your business rather than building a business that serves your life. • Celebrating 1 million podcast downloads and reconnecting with favorite past guests • Why Mark transitioned f...
Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Allen Lomax shares valuable insights about wealth-building through alternative investments, revealing how the wealthy invest differently than the average person. He explains the barriers preventing most people from accessing high-yield private investments and offers solutions through his coaching program. • Celebrating 1 million podcast downloads • Introduction to Dr. Allen Lomax, organizational system psychologist and investor • The story behind "Steed Talker" and conne...
Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025
Send us Fan Mail Krista Mashore shares her journey from being a solo agent closing 154 transactions in her final year to becoming a full-time coach with over 1,000 students nationwide. She reveals how she creates her own economy regardless of market conditions. • Maintaining a small number of transactions annually to ensure her coaching remains practical and current • Creating consistent video content as the foundation of real estate marketing success • Learning proper distribution methods s...
Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025
Send us Fan Mail Neil Timmins shares how he built the largest private lending business in Des Moines while creating wealth through commercial real estate syndication focused exclusively on the Iowa market. • Transforming from commercial real estate educator to syndicator and hard money lender • Building a syndication business focused exclusively on Iowa properties across multiple asset classes • Adding $600,000 in property value to a mobile home park by replacing a $5,500/month dumpster with...
Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025
Send us Fan Mail Hitting one million downloads calls for a celebration and a reunion! In this episode, I reconnect with Olivia, whose life has transformed dramatically since we last spoke in 2021. From welcoming her first child to now expecting her second while managing a record-breaking Bahama Breeze restaurant, Olivia's journey exemplifies embracing life's constant changes. Our conversation dives deep into the realities of modern leadership. Olivia shares how she manages a team of over 100...
Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what's behind those small metal industrial buildings you pass on the outskirts of town? They might just be the commercial real estate sector's best-kept investment secret. Austin Edelmon, with 20 years of experience specializing in small bay industrial complexes, pulls back the curtain on this lucrative niche that's outperforming traditional commercial investments. While retail, multifamily, and office sectors continue to navigate post-pandemic challenges, smal...
Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025
Send us Fan Mail Decluttering isn't just about tidying up—it's about creating space for peace in a chaotic world. Hitting 1 million downloads calls for celebrating with a powerful guest, and Conny Graf delivers with compassion and wisdom that will transform how you approach your environment. Conny, founder of "From Chaos to Peace," reveals why most of us struggle to implement organizational systems despite knowing what to do. "The information is not necessarily the problem," she explains. "T...
Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how top real estate investors acquire valuable properties without emptying their bank accounts or battling for traditional financing? Chris Prefontaine, founder and chairman of Smart Real Estate Coach, pulls back the curtain on Subject-To investing - a powerful strategy that's transforming how savvy investors build wealth across North America. Subject-To investing allows you to purchase properties "subject to" the existing mortgage, taking title while the origi...
Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025
Send us Fan Mail Curious about commercial real estate but unsure where to start? In this enlightening conversation, commercial lending expert Kamyar demystifies the process of acquiring commercial properties and reveals why they often represent superior investments to residential real estate. The financial advantages of commercial property ownership become immediately clear as Kamyar explains the hands-off nature of management - "You're literally just getting rent every month" while tenants ...
Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025
Send us Fan Mail Your mind is either your greatest asset or your worst enemy – especially in real estate. When Dr. Noah St. John joins Dwan Bent-Twyford on this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what's really holding most real estate investors back from explosive growth. Known as "the Sheldon Cooper of self-help," Dr. St. John breaks down success into two critical components: inner game and outer game. While most experts focus exclusively on strategies and tactics, Noah's work with thous...
Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025
Send us Fan Mail How does the creator of the universe view time, free will, and our spiritual journey? Do we need to "manifest" our desires, or is there a simpler path to transformation? When third-generation minister and book publishing expert Steve Kidd joined me to celebrate our one million download milestone, our conversation quickly evolved into a profound exploration of faith versus modern manifestation practices. Steve cuts through spiritual complexity with refreshing clarity: "The cr...
Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025
Send us Fan Mail Celebrating a milestone of one million podcast downloads, this episode dives deep into the world of financial literacy and business funding with Herman Dolce, founder of Bella Sloan Enterprises and creator of the Execute! podcast. As a first-generation Haitian-American entrepreneur, Herman brings a refreshing perspective to financial education, breaking down complex concepts into understandable components. His comparison of credit reports to "adult report cards" perfectly ca...
Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ready to break free from the myth that you can't find great real estate deals in today's market? In this milestone episode celebrating one million podcast downloads, Dwan Bent-Twyford shatters common misconceptions about real estate investing that keep most people stuck on the sidelines. The truth? Foreclosures, divorces, bankruptcies, and probates happen every single day regardless of market conditions. While everyone else is obsessing over interest rates and housing prices...
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
Send us Fan Mail A million certified downloads marks a significant milestone as I launch Season 7 of the podcast! This achievement comes alongside a deeply personal journey through grief and reflection after losing both my father and my best friend of 30 years within months of each other. Through tears and vulnerability, I share how real estate investing provided me the ultimate freedom when it mattered most - the ability to spend six full weeks with my father in hospice, to hold his hand as...
Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of minimizing tax liabilities with KC Chohan of Together CFO! In this episode, KC provides expert guidance on sophisticated tax strategies tailored for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Discover invaluable knowledge about tax structures, including cost segregations and opportunity zones, and learn how specific areas like downtown Clinton, Iowa, are providing unique tax advantages through revitalization projects. Achieving success in real esta...
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024
Send us Fan Mail Imagine earning an 18% return on your investment just by helping your local government. Our latest episode features the seasoned expert Ted Thomas, who has over three decades of experience in the niche but highly lucrative world of tax liens and tax-defaulted properties. Hosted by Dwan Bent-Twyford, we reminisce about our shared stages with industry legends like Donald Trump and Tony Robbins, while Ted opens up about his transition from the foreclosure business to mastering t...
Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024
Send us Fan Mail What if your journey to financial freedom started in a small West African village with no internet, and ended in the bustling real estate markets of Georgia? Meet Yamundow Camara, our Wicked Smart Woman of the Day, who shares her extraordinary path from humble beginnings to becoming a successful real estate investor and data scientist. Her story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education and hard work. Yamundow's narrative is nothi...
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024
Send us Fan Mail What if stepping away from a stable corporate job could lead you to financial independence and a lasting legacy? Join us as we chat with Tiffani Ray-Smith, an inspiring real estate investor who made this bold career shift. From our initial meeting on a panel dedicated to top female real estate investors, Tiffani and I bonded over our shared values of prioritizing people over profits. Tiffani shares her journey from her Cincinnati roots, the fears and challenges she faced whil...
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024
Send us Fan Mail How can you transform a vacant big-box retail store into a profitable self-storage facility? Join us as we chat with Clint Harris, a general partner at Nomad Capital, who has mastered the art of converting underutilized spaces like old Kmarts and grocery stores into climate-controlled self-storage units. Clint shares his journey from traditional real estate ventures to this innovative niche, explaining the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of these conversions compared to new...
Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to stress-free real estate investing with the guidance of Angela Duncan, founder of Empower HER Money. Angela shares her compelling transition from the active grind of property flipping and rentals to the more serene and lucrative world of tax lien investing. Forget the headaches of property management and discover how you can enjoy steady returns with minimal effort. Throughout this engaging episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of tax lien investing, ...
Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the young guns are revolutionizing the real estate landscape? Craig McGrouther from Lone Star Capital, at just 29, is here to shake up your perceptions of multifamily real estate syndication and equity. Join me in a vibrant discussion where we clink glasses to Craig's shift from the cutthroat world of capital markets to the community-driven approach of raising equity for substantial investments. Discover how accessibility in investment opportunities is chang...
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024
Send us Fan Mail Imagine overcoming the odds of single motherhood to become a titan of the real estate world—that's the story of Jacki Semerau-Tait, the powerhouse agent and coach joining us today. She embodies resilience, teaching us how to navigate the real estate hustle while putting people before profits, a true testament to our Dwanderful ethos. Our dialogue with Jacki is a tapestry of personal triumph and professional wisdom, offering a treasure trove of insights for both seasoned agent...
Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how an everyday individual can harness the power of real estate to become a millionaire? Patrick Francey, CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network and the voice behind "The Everyday Millionaire" podcast, joins me to reveal the transformative strategies that have turned ordinary people into extraordinary investors. We raise our virtual glasses to a conversation brimming with Patrick's remarkable insights, from his initial plunge into the property market to empow...
Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of real estate financing with me, Dwan Bent-Twyford, and my phenomenal guest, Angelo Christian. In our vibrant conversation, we unravel the complexities of navigating investment opportunities—whether you're eyeing commercial buildings or cozy homes, there's a creative financial solution waiting for you. Angelo's expertise shines as we delve into the importance of credit scores, down payments, and the one-stop-shop approach to catering to all your financial ...
Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024
Send us Fan Mail Raise your glasses with us, as we toast to the triumphs and trials in the tapestry of real estate! In a heartfelt conversation with the industrial real estate virtuoso Joel Friedland, we uncover the rugged beauty of tenant-occupied properties and the astonishing resilience of industrial spaces. As we venture through Joel's portfolio of 19 buildings, you'll find a treasure trove of insights into the adaptability of these structures, ranging from postal depots to athletic facil...
Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024
Send us Fan Mail Embark on an inspiring exploration of luxury residential assisted living with our esteemed guest, Isabel Guarino, who's elevating the standard for senior care. By transforming elegant single-family homes into nurturing havens, Isabel and her team ensure seniors receive top-notch care without sacrificing the comforts of upscale living. We dive into the logistics of establishing these boutique sanctuaries, discussing the impact of location, demographic focus, and the nitty-grit...
Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024
Send us Fan Mail Embark on a transformative journey with Jesse Ray and myself, Dwan Bent-Twyford, as we explore the innovative realm of Growth House—a co-living ecosystem tailored for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their financial heights without the corporate noose. Jesse's unique vision reshapes the fabric of community living, ensuring that success isn't just a solo race but a collective sprint. Tune in to discover how this real estate marvel is rewriting the playbook for communal growth and...
Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024
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