Let Me Introduce Myself

Robert Chandler

Born and raised in Texas, I am a structural engineer with a BS degree from Texas A&M University. However, my true passion lies in real estate investing and entrepreneurship. I bought my first house at the age of 20 using owner financing due to a lack of credit at the time, and since then, I have always had investments in real estate.

Over the years, I have bought and sold more than 20 properties ranging in price from $10,000 to $500,000. My real estate portfolio has included owner-financed notes, short-term leasing (1-2 months at a time), and vacation rentals through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. My experience spans both domestic and international markets, and the vacation rentals I managed have been a mix of properties I owned, rented, and leased apartments.

Beyond real estate, I run multiple businesses, including a construction company, a finance company, and a sales company. In January 2025, I also became a licensed realtor. I speak both English and Spanish, I am able to navigate diverse markets and connect with a broad range of investors and clients.

At heart, I am an investor and serial entrepreneur. I firmly believe that the easiest and most effective way to build lasting wealth is through real estate investing while leveraging tax-efficient strategies.

I did not start this blog as a source of ad revenue or passive income. I am not a blogger by trade. Instead, my goal is to support others in their journey toward financial freedom—breaking free from traditional employment and the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle. My purpose is to collaborate with my readers, making investments in them and with them, rather than profiting from blog traffic.

If I recommend a service or product, it is because I have personally used it and believe it offers real value. I will begin this blog by covering general topics and gradually move into detailed discussions on specific strategies, complete with real-world examples.

I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with you, and I hope to create a community of like-minded investors eager to build lasting wealth through smart, strategic real estate investments.

Here are some photos of my family and me. Say hi of you ever see us!

My son Frank, my daughter Jackie, me, and my wife Vicky right before we flew in that helicopter behind us

The kids with our doggo Betsy Boo

The kids and I when we lived in Mexico

My brother Frank and me in New Orleans

Older photo of Frank, Jackie, and me

Me skydiving in Dubai

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