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What if you could turn your credit score into a $100K funding pipeline—and then flip that into 45 rental doors?
In this powerful episode of Attractive Mindset, Lee Patterson shares his journey from a small town in Texas to building a real estate empire fueled by strategic credit leverage. You’ll learn:
How to fix and master your credit for maximum funding
The unique “college town rental” niche that keeps units full year-round
Why discipline is the #1 factor in financial success
Insider tips for evictions, property management, and value-add renovations
How to run your business so YOU control your time, not a 9–5 boss
Whether you’re stuck in business, just getting started, or ready to scale, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to make funding and real estate work for you—not against you.
📌 Subscribe for more psychology-driven business strategies, real estate insights, and interviews with top entrepreneurs.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Why controlling your credit is controlling your future
01:22 – Meet Lee Patterson: From Longview, TX to Atlanta entrepreneur
02:45 – Growing up in an entrepreneurial family
03:28 – Running track as a way out of the hood
04:44 – First encounters with millionaires at college
06:22 – From student athlete to the working world
09:03 – Jumping into franchise ownership with no money
12:12 – Turning around failing Zaxby’s locations
15:34 – The real estate lightbulb moment
17:29 – Why employee retention drives customer service
20:10 – Leaving the 9–5 mindset behind
21:33 – Credit as the ultimate leverage tool
23:51 – Minimizing interest and taxes legally
25:28 – Building wealth through real estate ownership
26:59 – How college town rentals out-earn traditional units
28:08 – The power of niche strategy in real estate
31:47 – Why leverage is the most important word in business
34:43 – Understanding no-doc funding
37:10 – Finding and flipping undervalued properties
40:14 – Managing renovations quickly and efficiently
41:34 – Dealing with problem tenants and evictions
45:41 – Why some markets are harder for landlords
46:26 – Waiting for the market dip like the wealthy do
47:36 – Marketing as the key to selling your message
50:14 – Turning dining rooms into bedrooms for higher rents
51:57 – Keeping rental schedules aligned with the college calendar
52:52 – Future plans: Multi-family and commercial investing
55:03 – The three main exit strategies in real estate
56:06 – Checking property ownership with QPublic
57:16 – Why Lee started teaching credit and real estate
59:41 – A personal story: Meeting his wife again after 12 years
1:00:58 – The importance of support in entrepreneurship
1:02:17 – Surrounding yourself with people who elevate you
1:04:19 – Final mindset message: Lead the world better than you found it
1:06:22 – Where to connect with Lee Patterson
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