S4E31 House Hacking & Wedding Venues w/ Brandon Beveridge

In this episode of The Investor Shed Podcast, host Nick Beveridge sits down with his brother, Brandon Beveridge, to dive into the world of real estate, house hacking, and running a successful wedding venue business. Alongside co-host Jeremy Kitchen, they discuss the journey from couch surfing to homeownership, the challenges and rewards of property investment, and how leveraging real estate can create financial freedom.

Brandon shares his experience building a wedding venue from the ground up, the financial hurdles along the way, and how marketing strategies, relationships, and adaptability played a crucial role in business success. Whether you're looking to house hack your way to homeownership, generate passive income, or scale a venue business, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

🎧 Key Takeaways:

✅ House Hacking 101 – How living with roommates can cover your mortgage.
✅ Real Estate Investment Strategies – The power of starting young and planning ahead.
✅ Wedding Venue Success – Turning passion into profit with smart marketing and business structure.
✅ Overcoming Challenges – How COVID-19 impacted the industry and what it took to adapt.
✅ Residual Income & Property Potential – Maximizing cash flow and finding hidden opportunities.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Defining success and happiness beyond just money.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

🔥 "You invented it."
🔥 "Activity creates more events."
🔥 "It's all who you know."
🔥 "You could see the potential."
🔥 "Success is defined by happiness, not just money."

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Background
02:28 The Journey to Homeownership
05:51 House Hacking: The Early Days
10:40 Transitioning to a New Property
15:53 Building a Wedding Venue Business
20:11 Financial Insights & Passive Income
24:46 The Journey to Residual Income
27:40 Marketing Strategies for Wedding Venues
33:53 Navigating Challenges in the Wedding Industry
36:13 Building the Dream Venue
43:11 Financial Insights & Business Structure
48:31 Building Relationships & Hiring Help
51:21 Maximizing Property Potential
52:50 Vision & Opportunity in Real Estate
55:32 Lessons Learned from Venue Management
58:12 Defining Success & Happiness
01:02:05 Balancing Work & Personal Life
01:06:18 Passion & Pursuing Dreams

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🔗 Connect with Us:
👉 Official YouTube Podcast Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorShed
👉 Nick Beveridge's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NickBeveridge
👉 Real Estate Website: northidahorei.com
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