You Don’t Learn Real Estate in a Classroom - FFR 60 with Jamal Mayfield

Ryan sits down with Dallas-based investor Jamal Mayfield to talk about what it really looks like to get started in real estate investing — without waiting until everything feels perfect. Jamal shares how he transitioned from corporate recruiting into full-time real estate after his very first flip, the lessons learned from dealing with bad contractors and rehab mistakes, and why taking action taught him more than any course ever could. They also dive into what Jamal looks for in deals today, how he protects his downside, and the systems he’s built to complete rehabs quickly without sacrificing quality. If you’re trying to break into real estate or improve your flipping process, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world experience. 📖CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Investing 02:32 Jamal's Journey into Real Estate 05:11 Lessons from the First Flip 07:55 Evaluating Deals and Buy Box 10:39 Navigating Investor-Lender Relationships 13:09 Efficiency in Rehab Projects 17:23 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights FOOD RECS 🍽 Fujiya at Red Oak - https://www.fujiyaredoak.com/ CONNECT WITH JAMAL! IG:   / _capnestllc   Email: [email protected] RYAN: FB:   / ryankadlec.tx   IG:   / ryan.kadlec86   LinkedIn:   / ryan-kadlec-485911b9   Email: [email protected] CALL or TEXT: 469-587-8093 JOEL: FB:   / joel.kadlec.2025   IG:   / kadlec.joel   TikTok:   / joelkadlec   Email: [email protected] CALL or TEXT: 918-880-2937 KNOW SOMEONE? GET THAT EXTRA $1K! https://fixedlending.com/rhino-1k/ MORE ABOUT THE RHINO GUARANTEES: https://fixedlending.com/ LET'S GET YOU FUNDED! https://www.fixedlending.com/apply/ JOIN THE FFR EXCLUSIVE CLUB!   / fundfliprepeat   LEARN MORE FROM OUR WEBSITE: https://fixedlending.com/educational-...