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All Forum Posts by: Adrian Smude

Adrian Smude has started 68 posts and replied 997 times.

Post: Successful Real Estate Investors, I’m Calling You Out! 🏡💪

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Nate Williams:

I'm sure some people need a kick in the butt. Some just need a little hope.

I'm trying to build in real estate so I can have more time to better my health physically, socially, and mentally. The 60-80 hr work weeks are often done out of necessity to eventually get to a 20 hour work week. In recent years, I have just discovered that I want to "own" my work. I want to have something I can pass down to my kids and something that I control. I want to be an owner, not an earner. For me, the only way I have found to get there is continuing my W2 while doing real estate 10-30 hours a week.  


What are your “life hacks” for doing all these hours and staying healthy? 

Post: Successful Real Estate Investors, I’m Calling You Out! 🏡💪

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379

I see it all the time—real estate investors grinding away, doing more and more deals, but at the expense of their health. It’s disappointing, and honestly, it makes me sad. I meet up with some of you every year at events, and the changes are shocking—more weight, more stress, and aging way faster than you should be.

So let me ask you this:

❓ What’s the point of financial freedom if your health is holding you back?
❓ What’s the point of vacation time if you don’t have the energy to explore?

If you’re sacrificing your body for your business, you’re not really free.

You Don’t Have to Go to Extremes, But You Do Have to Start

I’m not saying you need to jump into some crazy diet or fast (although, some of you might need it 😉). But small daily habits can make a HUGE difference.

Here’s what I do to stay in shape—even while running my business and traveling constantly:

I Walk—a Lot!

  • Park in the back of parking lots. 🚗
  • Walk in airports instead of sitting at the gate. ✈️
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator. 🏢
  • Go on sunrise walks—even if it’s just 5 minutes. 🌅
  • Phone calls are for walks 🚶‍♂️‍➡️

I Stick to My Morning Routine
You all know I’m a big fan of The Miracle Morning—whether I have 7 minutes or 70, I make time for it.

I Avoid “Free” Food

  • Free food is almost always junk. 🍕
  • I make enough money to buy my own meals—I skip the processed airline food. ✈️
  • I plan ahead so I don’t end up grabbing unhealthy meals on the go.

I Do Mini Health Challenges

  • These are mostly mindset challenges for me—to prove I can stick to something hard. 💪
  • This discipline carries over into my business, building my mental toughness muscle.
  • I keep what works for my body and drop what doesn’t.

I Allow Myself “Unhealthy” Meals—With a Plan

  • When I indulge, I don’t feel guilty. But I make up for it afterward.
  • If I eat a bunch of sugar, I accept that I’ll go through withdrawals. No painkillers—my punishment for abusing my body.

Want Better Private Lenders? Take Care of Yourself!

One of the reasons I’ve had such good luck with private money investors? They see I take care of myself. They see the discipline in my health and trust that I bring that same level of focus to my deals.

People invest in PEOPLE first—real estate is just the collateral.

It’s Time to Step Up

Jim Rohn said it best: Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.

I want to start seeing my friends get in better shape every year—not looking like they’re aging faster than a principal-only loan pays down.

So, now that I’ve called you out…

What are you going to do about it?

What change will you make for your future self, your family, and your freedom?

💥 Warning: This won’t be the last time I talk about this. Expect more on health, success behind the scenes, and finding harmony in business and a life actually worth living.

Post: Subject to mobile home with bank lien

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Victor Correa:

It’s Mobile Home with Land I’m taking over both land payment and Mobile Home payment and right as of now is considered personal property but you just open up my eyes and I’m thinking what we can do is convert into real property and then transfer the land and that way it’s attached to the land Your thoughts? Oh bud, I think it would do that we’re gonna need lender’s consent as well and that’s what I’m trying to prevent, but maybe they do it under them handle that part and then after the fact transfer it. 



I've purchased land with a mobile home and took the mobile home subject to.  Please make sure you have all the correct disclosures and everyone knows what's going on so you do not get in trouble or anyone else.  There are some people out there doing this unethically and being watched.  
You'll want a title company/closing attorney who understands how to do this correctly.
No matter how you do it have a back up plan in the event the mortgage company call the loan due.   

Post: Subject to mobile home with bank lien

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Victor Correa:

Have a deal, subject to mobile home with bank lien, Not payed off, Seller just bought 2 years ago & I am taking over but reading about the title transfer need consent from lien holder. Has anyone done this or a way to transfer title ? In Texas without lien holder consent or? 


 Is this the mobile home with the land, meaning a real estate transaction?

Or just the mobile home being a DMV transaction in your state? 

Post: Looking for a serious and experienced mentor

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Anthony Sigala:

I'm looking to purchase properties in Arizona. If that is of any help.


 Are you a member of AZREIA?  If not you should for networking and support!

I know the feeling of wanting confidence and someone to reassure you, but you can do it without that person if you find the right person great!  If you don't continue taking action!  I encourage you to borrow the faith of others and your knowledge.  Go forward with the intent of HELPING others and be conservative with your numbers!  

Post: Looking for a serious and experienced mentor

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379

What type of mentor?  And what type of guidance?  

I caution you to do your research on mentors because there are some out there who have tarnished the term.  I'd recommend asking for references and following up with those people.  

Post: Join BiggerPockets x BadAss Real Estate Investors in Denver!

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Alexandra Hughes Pailet:
Quote from @Adrian Smude:

I'll be there, find me in yellow! :)

Who else is going? 


 Woohoo! See you there!


 Yay!  I look forward to meeting you. I’ll be in my bright yellow shirt! 😁

Post: Join BiggerPockets x BadAss Real Estate Investors in Denver!

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379

I'll be there, find me in yellow! :)

Who else is going? 

Post: Eager Future Investor

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Grant Rogers:
Quote from @Adrian Smude:
Quote from @Grant Rogers:
Quote from @Adrian Smude:
Quote from @Grant Rogers:

Hi! I’ve been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for a long time while getting out of bad consumer debt. Now that I’ve ditched the car loan and the credit card debt, I’m ready to become an investor. Hopefully I’m leaving my analysis paralysis behind me. I’m interested in small multi family, mobile homes, and flipping strategies.

The forums seem like a decent first step to start making connections. I’m looking forward to meeting great people and maybe a mentor along the way. I don’t have many skills yet, but I have some landscaping knowledge, and I know how to swing a hammer. 

Anyways, I look forward to the journey, and potentially connecting with you all.

Thanks,
Grant


 Congrats on the debt pay down progress and committing to your journey!  Welcome to BP.

What's your next step? 


I can't decide between exploring a 203K loan or getting into flipping mobile homes. I recently listened to episode 976 of BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast where the guest was explaining how he invests in mobile homes. I was intrigued by the fact that you don't need a lot of money upfront to get in.

 

 Mobile Homes treated me and my students really well!  You should consider them!  


 Where would you recommend I go to learn more?


 I’ll shameless plus a book called HOW TO BUY MOBILE HOMES. 😁

Post: Eager Future Investor

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,109
  • Votes 379
Quote from @Grant Rogers:
Quote from @Adrian Smude:
Quote from @Grant Rogers:

Hi! I’ve been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for a long time while getting out of bad consumer debt. Now that I’ve ditched the car loan and the credit card debt, I’m ready to become an investor. Hopefully I’m leaving my analysis paralysis behind me. I’m interested in small multi family, mobile homes, and flipping strategies.

The forums seem like a decent first step to start making connections. I’m looking forward to meeting great people and maybe a mentor along the way. I don’t have many skills yet, but I have some landscaping knowledge, and I know how to swing a hammer. 

Anyways, I look forward to the journey, and potentially connecting with you all.

Thanks,
Grant


 Congrats on the debt pay down progress and committing to your journey!  Welcome to BP.

What's your next step? 


I can't decide between exploring a 203K loan or getting into flipping mobile homes. I recently listened to episode 976 of BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast where the guest was explaining how he invests in mobile homes. I was intrigued by the fact that you don't need a lot of money upfront to get in.

 

 Mobile Homes treated me and my students really well!  You should consider them!