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BiggerPockets Real Estate · May 4, 2026 · 31m

6 Years Ago, He Bought His First Rental: Now He’s Doing 24 Deals a Year

Brett Hundley

Former NFL quarterback Brett Hundley explains how he used the skills from running an offense to build a house-flipping business. He now aims to complete 24 projects a year, not just for income but for the financial freedom to spend time with family and travel. The episode covers how he finds deals in competitive markets, builds a team, and scales his operation without working long hours.

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Highlights

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NFL Play‑Calling to Contractor Management
Brett says the skills he developed as an NFL quarterback—managing complex playbooks, coordinating personnel, and making quick adjustments—directly transfer to running a house‑flipping operation, where he now manages contractors, deadlines, and budgets.
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Scaling to 24 Flips a Year Without the Grind
Brett aims to complete 24 real estate projects in 2026 while intentionally avoiding long hours. He prioritizes systems and leverage over personal labor, allowing him to maintain the lifestyle that drew him away from the NFL.
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Building a Real Estate Team in Any Market
Brett emphasizes the importance of building a real estate investing team—contractors, agents, and partners—regardless of the local market. He credits his ability to scale to having the right people around him.
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Deal Analysis in a Competitive Market
To find profitable flips even when many investors are hunting, Brett relies on deep deal analysis rather than hoping for obvious bargains. He looks for properties where his operational skills can create value others might miss.
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Financial Freedom as the Ultimate Metric
For Brett, success isn’t just the number of deals closed but the life flexibility his investments provide. He left football to design a career that lets him retire from the nine‑to‑five grind and prioritize family and travel.
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Misc

✧Brett spent evenings during his eight-year NFL career learning real estate from teammates.
✧At 32, he is retired from football and has already closed multiple flips, now targeting 24 projects in 2026.
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