Dwan Bent-Twyford: People Before Profit in Real Estate Investing

From hoarder houses to entire downtown blocks, this episode walks through how one investor turned distressed properties into generational wealth by putting people before profit. In this episode, Dante and Dwan discuss: Misconceptions about “get rich quick” real estate investing First hoarder-house rehab and learning construction from scratch How technology changed finding deals and building trust “People before profit” and ethics in working with distressed sellers Creative/owner financing and revitalizing a small Iowa downtown Key Takeaways: Sustainable real estate success requires far more work, patience, and realism than “fix and flip for quick cash” narratives suggest. You don’t need to know everything on day one; you can skill up deal by deal using classes, tools, and hands-on experimentation. Prioritizing the homeowner’s outcome, especially in distress or foreclosure, builds a reputation that ultimately leads to more and better opportunities. Creative financing, particularly owner financing with multiple-offer structures, can unlock properties and portfolios that traditional bank loans never could. Generational wealth is intentional: someone in the family must be the first to build, systematize, and protect assets so they last beyond a single lifetime. “You need to put the people over the profit. Because when you start doing that, you're going to find out you're going to lose all your deals because you're going to get a bunch of bad juju on you, and nobody's going to want to work with you.” - Dwan Bent-Twyford About Dwan Bent-Twyford: Dwan Bent-Twyford is a 30-year veteran real estate investor who has flipped over 2,000 properties and is recognized as one of America’s most sought-after real estate experts. She specializes in passive income, rentals, fix-and-flips, creative financing, commercial properties, and more, while teaching the A-to-Z of real estate investing through her podcast. As the creator and trademark holder of the term “Short Sales” in real estate investing, Dwan brings decades of experience, incredible industry connections, and unique insights from top experts. Beyond money, she focuses on personal growth and well-being, guided by her motto: “People Before Profits.” She is also a three-time bestselling author and a trusted guest across podcasts, media, radio, and television. Connect with Dwan Bent-Twyford: Website: https://dwanderful.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwanbenttwyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwanderful/ Connect with Dante Royster: Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/ Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086 Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086 Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/ “The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Mortgage-Guide-Secure-Best/dp/1956220631 LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster YouTube: Epic Spotlight Email: dante@epic.mortgage The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed in are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.