We had the good fortune of connecting with Brett McCollum and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brett, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I started my business out of necessity to some degree. It was 2016. I was married, 2 kids (at the time), and I just lost my job. I did land a job quickly, but it did not pay the same. I stumbled into wholesaling real estate and did a wholesale deal quickly. The money I made from that 1 deal supplemented my family for 3 months . I then asked myself if I could do it again. I did a few deals out of the gate, but it was not until I was able to prove to be able to make money for a full year that I decided to venture out on my own.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Today, I am a real estate investor and flip houses. However, our latest venture is what I am most proud of. I run the Gainesville Investor Club. It is a local education company to teach investors how to invest in real estate at the local level. Building this took months, but moreover, took all of the failures and learning lessons I’ve had over my career. The lessons faced in years past (and current) offer the opportunity to teach others what not to do. Inside of the club, we offer coaching and mentorship for those who are looking for more. Seeing others succeed is fulfilling and empowering to do more. The culture of our group is what we describe as the ecosystem. We are a community of people looking to lift each other up. I could not be more proud of anything else I have done than this.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Maybe cliche, but my wife is my shoutout. From the beginning of my journey in real estate, she has supported my crazy ideas and dreams. Without her support, no doubt, I would not be in real estate today.

Website: www.havenrealestatesolutions.co

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brettcmccollum

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