<![CDATA[Before the Profits]]>This podcast is about the reality of building wealth through rentals and flipping houses — the lessons, mistakes, mindset, and raw education it takes before the profits ever show up.

These conversations are for people who want to understand what it truly takes to start, grow, and succeed in real estate investing.

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]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 01:16:59 GMTMon, 09 Mar 2026 18:45:22 GMT60Andres Bernal<p>This podcast is about the reality of building wealth through rentals and flipping houses — the lessons, mistakes, mindset, and raw education it takes before the profits ever show up.</p><p></p><p>These conversations are for people who want to understand what it truly takes to start, grow, and succeed in real estate investing.</p><p></p><p>Send me a message, lets talk. </p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092</a></p><p></p><p>Access our Free Flipping Calculator</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator" target="_blank">https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator</a> </p><p></p><p>Get a copy of Born to retire young</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G</a> </p>episodicAndres Bernalandybernalruiz@gmail.comno<![CDATA["Before You Rent To Anyone, Watch This — 5 Tenant Horror Stories and Lessons Learned]]>Andres Bernal shares his experiences as a landlord, highlighting five tenant nightmares and the valuable lessons he learned from each. He provides insights on tenant screening, handling difficult situations, and maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships.

Takeaways

  • Tenant screening is crucial to avoid problematic tenants
  • Communication and empathy are key in resolving tenant issues
  • Maintaining a good relationship with tenants can prevent legal disputes

Chapters

  • 00:00 Tenant Nightmare #5: The Complainer & Late Rent
]]>210414fe-40fb-4f41-9de3-27ee108191e4Wed, 27 May 2026 03:07:52 GMT<p>Andres Bernal shares his experiences as a landlord, highlighting five tenant nightmares and the valuable lessons he learned from each. He provides insights on tenant screening, handling difficult situations, and maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Tenant screening is crucial to avoid problematic tenants</li><li>Communication and empathy are key in resolving tenant issues</li><li>Maintaining a good relationship with tenants can prevent legal disputes</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Tenant Nightmare #5: The Complainer &amp; Late Rent</li></ul>no00:20:377"Before You Rent To Anyone, Watch This — 5 Tenant Horror Stories and Lessons Learnedfull<![CDATA[Stop Looking for Houses on the Market, Airbnb Myths, Housing Predictions | David Haberfeld]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate investment, property management, and market opportunities in Connecticut. It delves into the challenges of property management, the advantages of Airbnb over traditional rentals, and the legislative landscape affecting housing in Connecticut. Additionally, it explores investment strategies, market opportunities, and the future of real estate flipping.

Takeaways

  • Advantages of Airbnb over traditional rentals
  • Challenges in property management and zoning regulations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Airbnb vs. Traditional Rentals
  • 06:33 Market Opportunities in Connecticut
  • 12:07 Addressing Concerns About Airbnb
  • 17:24 Investment Strategies: Rental Arbitrage vs. Property Purchase
  • 26:04 Legislation and Housing in Connecticut
  • 34:38 Challenges in Property Zoning and Building Regulations
  • 42:15 Future of Real Estate Flipping
]]>2e7e2057-7f36-4dfb-ae92-694a1b5d5d5eWed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate investment, property management, and market opportunities in Connecticut. It delves into the challenges of property management, the advantages of Airbnb over traditional rentals, and the legislative landscape affecting housing in Connecticut. Additionally, it explores investment strategies, market opportunities, and the future of real estate flipping.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Advantages of Airbnb over traditional rentals</li><li>Challenges in property management and zoning regulations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Airbnb vs. Traditional Rentals</li><li>06:33 Market Opportunities in Connecticut</li><li>12:07 Addressing Concerns About Airbnb</li><li>17:24 Investment Strategies: Rental Arbitrage vs. Property Purchase</li><li>26:04 Legislation and Housing in Connecticut</li><li>34:38 Challenges in Property Zoning and Building Regulations</li><li>42:15 Future of Real Estate Flipping</li></ul>no00:43:526Stop Looking for Houses on the Market, Airbnb Myths, Housing Predictions | David Haberfeldfull<![CDATA[5 Costly Mistakes Flippers and Landlords Make]]>Andres Bernal shares insights on real estate flipping, challenges faced, and process improvements. He discusses the importance of detailed scope of work, avoiding price per square foot, and using the cost per item method. Additionally, he emphasizes the consideration of holding costs and the benefits of team building for time management. The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate investment and property management. It delves into contractor selection and management, the benefits of student rentals as an investment, and the impact of regulations and zoning on real estate ventures. Additionally, insights on pricing, commercial property renovations, and the use of free resources and tools are shared.

Takeaways

  • Detailed scope of work
  • Avoid price per square foot
  • Cost per item method
  • Consider holding costs
  • Team building for time management Contractor selection and management
  • Student rentals as an investment
  • Regulations and zoning in real estate

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Real Estate Portfolio
  • 11:01 Flipping Business and Time Management
  • 18:08 Renovation Stages and Contractor Relationships
  • 54:45 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Zoning Regulations
]]>bb377b50-784d-49a0-9ec5-bdada5830b8bWed, 13 May 2026 17:56:08 GMT<p>Andres Bernal shares insights on real estate flipping, challenges faced, and process improvements. He discusses the importance of detailed scope of work, avoiding price per square foot, and using the cost per item method. Additionally, he emphasizes the consideration of holding costs and the benefits of team building for time management. The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate investment and property management. It delves into contractor selection and management, the benefits of student rentals as an investment, and the impact of regulations and zoning on real estate ventures. Additionally, insights on pricing, commercial property renovations, and the use of free resources and tools are shared.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Detailed scope of work</li><li>Avoid price per square foot</li><li>Cost per item method</li><li>Consider holding costs</li><li>Team building for time management Contractor selection and management</li><li>Student rentals as an investment</li><li>Regulations and zoning in real estate</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Real Estate Portfolio</li><li>11:01 Flipping Business and Time Management</li><li>18:08 Renovation Stages and Contractor Relationships</li><li>54:45 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Zoning Regulations</li></ul>no00:56:57155 Costly Mistakes Flippers and Landlords Makefull<![CDATA[It's Over: Debunking the 5 Mistakes Landlords and Flippers Make]]>Andres Bernal shares valuable insights on real estate flipping and rental property management. He discusses mistakes made during renovations, the importance of detailed scope of work, the fallacy of price per square foot, hidden costs of permits, and the benefits of team building. Additionally, he provides tips on selecting and managing contractors, student rental properties, and the impact of regulations on real estate investments.

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]]>97cf41a9-76f8-4d65-819e-0926d933e08eWed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Andres Bernal shares valuable insights on real estate flipping and rental property management. He discusses mistakes made during renovations, the importance of detailed scope of work, the fallacy of price per square foot, hidden costs of permits, and the benefits of team building. Additionally, he provides tips on selecting and managing contractors, student rental properties, and the impact of regulations on real estate investments.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Andres Bernal</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092</a></p><p></p><p>Access our Free Flipping Calculator</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator" target="_blank">https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator</a> </p><p></p><p>Get a copy of Born to retire young</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G</a> </p>yes00:29:585It's Over: Debunking the 5 Mistakes Landlords and Flippers Makefull<![CDATA[From $0 to 6O units (How you can buy properties fast)]]>Andres Bernal shares his real estate journey, emphasizing the importance of starting small, building confidence through action, and leveraging partnerships and creative financing to scale gradually. He highlights the benefits of multifamily real estate, frugality, and the opportunities available in real estate financing. Bernal encourages listeners to overcome limiting beliefs and take the leap into real estate investing, emphasizing the safety and potential of building a real estate portfolio.

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]]>9f1bf807-c283-483a-bb37-167434988b08Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Andres Bernal shares his real estate journey, emphasizing the importance of starting small, building confidence through action, and leveraging partnerships and creative financing to scale gradually. He highlights the benefits of multifamily real estate, frugality, and the opportunities available in real estate financing. Bernal encourages listeners to overcome limiting beliefs and take the leap into real estate investing, emphasizing the safety and potential of building a real estate portfolio.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Andres Bernal</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092</a></p><p></p><p>Access our Free Flipping Calculator</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator" target="_blank">https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator</a> </p><p></p><p>Get a copy of Born to retire young</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G</a> </p>no00:22:50From $0 to 6O units (How you can buy properties fast)full<![CDATA[How I lost $107,000 on a flip (Lessons revealed)]]>Andres Bernal shares the costly lessons learned from a real estate flip gone wrong, highlighting the impact of unforeseen challenges, property feature complications, and the importance of a conservative approach to after repair value (ARV). The story emphasizes the significance of addressing property issues, understanding buyer perspective, and the bigger picture in real estate investment.

Connect with Andres Bernal

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]]>792396af-d16d-43c9-97d2-1a2c4ff1246eWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Andres Bernal shares the costly lessons learned from a real estate flip gone wrong, highlighting the impact of unforeseen challenges, property feature complications, and the importance of a conservative approach to after repair value (ARV). The story emphasizes the significance of addressing property issues, understanding buyer perspective, and the bigger picture in real estate investment.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Andres Bernal</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092</a></p><p></p><p>Access our Free Flipping Calculator</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator" target="_blank">https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator</a> </p><p></p><p>Get a copy of Born to retire young</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G</a> </p>no00:20:39How I lost $107,000 on a flip (Lessons revealed)full<![CDATA[The 3 Cheap Fixes That Sell Homes Faster Than a $40K Renovation]]>Stop spending $40K on renovations buyers don't care about. In this episode, Andres Bernal shares the only 3 things that actually move the needle — paint, flooring, and landscaping. Simple, cheap, and proven across hundreds of flips.

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]]>0ec4ef2d-1d81-4ab2-a4af-fdc1f39e023dTue, 07 Apr 2026 18:47:46 GMT<p>Stop spending $40K on renovations buyers don't care about. In this episode, Andres Bernal shares the only 3 things that actually move the needle — paint, flooring, and landscaping. Simple, cheap, and proven across hundreds of flips.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Andres Bernal</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092</a></p><p></p><p>Access our Free Flipping Calculator</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator" target="_blank">https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator</a> </p><p></p><p>Get a copy of Born to retire young</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G</a> </p><p></p><p></p>no00:07:3412The 3 Cheap Fixes That Sell Homes Faster Than a $40K Renovationfull<![CDATA[Move Fast or Lose the Deal]]>Andres Bernal shares his insights on real estate investment, emphasizing the importance of speed, location, and relationship-building in securing profitable deals. He provides practical tips for finding the right area, moving quickly, and building strong connections to gain a competitive edge in the market.

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]]>77a8bc0e-8a91-4779-93f7-2d6a9f52b9a4Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:15:00 GMT<p>Andres Bernal shares his insights on real estate investment, emphasizing the importance of speed, location, and relationship-building in securing profitable deals. He provides practical tips for finding the right area, moving quickly, and building strong connections to gain a competitive edge in the market.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Andres Bernal</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andresberna1/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andres.bernal.998092</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Access our Free Flipping Calculator</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator" target="_blank">https://stan.store/Andresbernal/p/flipping-calculator</a></p><p></p><p>Get a copy of Born to retire young</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0et1tB0G</a> </p><p><br /></p>no00:09:241Move Fast or Lose the Dealfull