From Homeless to Real Estate Millionaires (#81)

Ever wondered how to turn life’s toughest setbacks into unstoppable success? In this episode, the Deal Champs team sits down with Erin and Cleadus Shelton, Central California’s top luxury flippers—for an inspiring conversation.

From being homeless and on the run to scaling a real estate empire, the Sheltons share their extraordinary journey of resilience, reinvention, and relentless hustle.

Learn how they overcame the odds, built a thriving flipping business, and mastered the art of building relationships and giving back.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your real estate game to the next level, this episode is packed with wisdom, grit, and actionable advice.

Chapters:

00:00 - Happy Birthday Captain America
00:14 - Erin and Cleadus Shelton Introductions
00:55 - Deal Champs Introductions
02:50 - Putting Yourself Around Good People
03:30 - On the Run from Federal Marshalls for 3 Months
09:00 - The Journey to Entrepreneurship
14:30 - Being Humble
18:00 - Getting Laid Off
19:15 - Buying their First House
20:45 - Westcare
22:30 - Women in Real Estate
24:20 - Sued by Fresno County
28:30 - Applying for Fortune Builders
35:00 - Facing Challenges in Business
43:15 - Social Media Presence
48:00 - Put Out Good and Get It Back in Return
50:00 - The Glorious Life of the Real Estate Investor (Eviction Gone Wrong)
53:00 - The Guts to take on Luxury Flips
55:00 - First Million Dollar Flip
58:00 - Structuring Financing on Big Flips
01:00:00 - Parting Words

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