Welcome to Behind the Door—the podcast where we open up more than just houses… we open up bad decisions, broke beginnings, and somehow, success.

In this episode, I’m taking you all the way back to my roots—Starkville, Mississippi—where “real estate investing” meant hoping your buddy didn’t charge you rent for crashing on his couch. I was a broke country boy with big dreams, a questionable bank account, and absolutely no idea what I was doing.

We’re talking about the early days—before the deals, before the checks, before I knew what “equity” even meant. Just me, a whole lot of hustle, and probably too much confidence for someone with $17 to their name.

If you’ve ever wondered how someone goes from “Can I afford gas?” to “Let’s buy a house,” this episode’s for you. It’s real, it’s messy, it’s a little ridiculous—and proof ...