Trevor Thompson is a seasoned real estate investor from Austin, Texas, who has 31 syndication deals under his belt. He participated in 20 of those syndication deals as a limited partner and in 11 as a general partner.   Trevor is currently the VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital and he is focused on building a network for investors to get educated and supported on their investing journey. Aside from all this, he is also on a mission to help 1,000 people reach financial independence through real estate investing.   What you’ll learn about in this episode:  How Trevor got into syndications Why it makes sense for people to start investing in real estate early How much your life could change if you start investing early How mentorship helped Trevor in his real estate journey What kind of deals Trevor is focused on today What commercial real estate is really about How retail real estate deals work in today’s market What the future looks like for Massive Capital What the most common mistakes are in real estate investing What Trevor’s goals are for his investments How you can get in touch with Trevor What new investors should focus on to find success What Trevor’s thoughts are on the market we have today   Resources:   Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit https://go.3paydays.com/qls-2024 for more details. Coupon code: podcast50   Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/   Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass   Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552   Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws   The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4   For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/   3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/   Additional resources: In the Trenches Bootcamp https://smar