About this episode
Brian Murray is an investor, best-selling author of three books about multifamily real estate, Co-founder and Key Principal of Open Door Capital, and ultramarathoner. In this episode, Brian talks about his investing journey from $30,000 teacher salary to $1 Billion assets under management, his partnership with Brandon, embracing long-distance running and spirituality in recent years, and putting his hard-won wisdom into a new book . -What he learned from working in a toxic startup culture that destroyed his physical and mental health -"F You Money" and walking away from a job that compromises your morals - How he went from schoolteacher to owning offices and apartment buildings - How he turned a poorly-performing asset into a cash cow - Using creative financing early in his career - Writing the world's best-selling self-published real estate book - How to vet potential business partners and the story behind Open Door Capital - Buying a ranch, working with his hands, and living a minimalist lifestyle - Running 50+ miles at a time - How owning more stuff complicates your life - His advice to people who can't figure out what to focus on - His spiritual life and a transformative trip to Nepal - Why he's writing a highly personal book dedicated to his grown children Brian's Charitable Cause: Friendly Fields Farm Sanctuary , a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary for farm animals facing abandonment, neglect, and abuse. Connect with Brian: - Instagram Books Mentioned in this Episode: - Welcome to my Garden: A Father’s Gift of Reflections, Life Lessons, and Advice by Brian Murray - Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray - The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume I and Volume II - Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty - The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - Loving What Is by Byron Katie Link to Buy Audiobook Link to Buy Physical Book Enjoyed this episode? Follow A Better Life in your favorite podcast app and share this episode to spread the word.