How to Raise $10M and Flip 50+ Homes ~ Justen Brown

Would you negotiate with a man holding a gun to protect your real estate deal—and walk away with a handshake?

Justen Brown is a powerhouse real estate investor, escrow expert, and entrepreneur with deep roots in East County. From humble beginnings and literal dumpster diving for school clothes, Justen shares how grit, faith, and strategy helped him grow a vast real estate portfolio and run tens of thousands of successful escrow closings.

He opens up about getting into the game as a teenager, surviving the 2008 crash, negotiating with armed squatters, and raising over $10 million in capital. His philosophy? Stay humble, serve people, and be the quarterback of your own deals. This episode is packed with war stories, tactical knowledge, and heart.

If you're a real estate agent, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur—connect with Justen Brown! Don’t just watch the game, learn how to call the plays.

Chapters

00:00 Market Turbulence & Valuation Reality
12:36 Teen Hustler to Real Estate Pro
23:41 Funding, Flipping & Finding Leverage
35:59 From Broke to Building Across States
47:18 Squatters, Escrow & Savage Situations
01:03:01 Partnerships, Purpose & Staying Humble

Quotes:

"Rule number one: Don’t lose money. We're in business to make profit." – Justen Brown

"If you don't know where you're going, you're a sailboat without a heading." – Justen Brown

"Treat people with dignity—even when they're pointing a gun at you." – Justen Brown

"You can’t reason with unreasonable people, but you can still stay humble and firm." – Justen Brown

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