Author

Nathan Brooks

Nathan Brooks is the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Turnkey Investments, a Kansas City-based company renovating and selling more than 100 turnkey properties per year.

Experience
With more than a decade of experience in real estate investing, Nathan is a seasoned investor with a large personal portfolio and a growing business portfolio. Just last year, through Bridge Turnkey Investments, he helped investors add over $12 million in value to their real estate portfolios and has goals to crush that number in the coming years.

Nathan regularly produces educational content to fuel his passion for helping other people learn about and find success in real estate investing. He has been featured regularly on industry podcasts, such as the Bigger Pockets Podcast (#87, #159, #232, and #319), Active Duty Passive Income podcast, Freedom Real Estate Investing podcast, Fearless Pursuit of Freedom Podcast, Titanium Vault, InvestFourMore Real Estate Podcast, the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever show, the Good Success Podcast, FlipNerd, Wholesaling Inc., the Real Estate Investing Profits Master Series, Flipping Junkie Podcast, Flip Empire podcast, Think Realty Radio, and more. He is a sought-after speaker and writer, featured regularly on the BiggerPockets Blog and found on stage regularly at events across the country.

He is also part of multiple leadership groups for top executives, including Collective Genius, an invite-only group known as the Elite Investor’s Board of Directors.

In an effort to help investors further, Nathan started Bridge Real Estate Investing Meetup (BREIM) in 2018. The group’s tremendous growth earned it the title of “Largest Meetup in Kansas City” after only three months running, and it continues to grow daily.

Nathan is a passionate leader, well-respected investor, and friend to everyone he meets. He currently lives in Kansas City on his 11-acre property with his wife and two beautiful children. He loves to enjoy the outdoors, train MMA, and come up with new business ideas to crush.

Nathan Brooks is the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Turnkey Investments, a Kansas City-based company renovating and selling more than 100 turnkey properties per year.

He is also part of multiple leadership groups for top executives, including Collective Genius, an invite-only group known as the Elite Investor’s Board of Directors.

Personal Development & Goals 6 min read

May 19, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Nathan Brooks

Work-Life Balance Is a Lie — Here’s How to Really Stress Less

Focusing on one thing at a time increases productivity. Here's why the idea of work-life balance not only doesn't work—it may be downright dangerous.

REITs & Passive Investing 5 min read

Jul 24, 2020Sep 26, 2022 Nathan Brooks

3 Investing Strategies to Earn $5,000+ Per Month in Passive Income

Real estate investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Increase your passive income by utilizing smart real estate strategies.

Investing For Beginners 4 min read

May 31, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Nathan Brooks

Top 4 Factors to Consider When Evaluating a Real Estate Market

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of data available when assessing a real estate market. Here's a tried and true process for evaluating an area where you're considering…

Personal Development & Goals 6 min read

Feb 25, 2020Aug 11, 2023 Nathan Brooks

3 Productivity Books That Changed My Life

When I read a book, I don’t internalize it line by line. It’s too overwhelming to try to retain every bit of wisdom packed in the pages. Instead I take…

Real Estate Business Management 3 min read

Jan 13, 2020Aug 11, 2023 Nathan Brooks

The Key to Reaching Your Personal & Professional Goals: Networking

Think about your own life—your own business, dreams, and goals. Are you putting yourself in places where you can connect with likeminded people? Are you growing your network?

Personal Development & Goals 4 min read

Dec 20, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Nathan Brooks

Attention: You Are Wasting Your Life Away on Emails and Social Media

It's time to start giving real thought to the time you're spending glued to devices. So many people hope to change their lives, whether it's making more money, working out,…

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Dec 16, 2019Mar 20, 2023 Nathan Brooks

How My Journal Transformed My Productivity and Goals for 2019

Setting goals in writing is a great way to stay on track and hold yourself accountable for success. Here's how a journal helped me do just that—and how you can…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Dec 03, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Nathan Brooks

The Most Important Part of Your Investment (Hint: It’s Not the Actual Property)

The entire process leading up to owning a great real estate deal—acquiring, renovating, financing, doing real estate deals—is important. But none of this is the most important thing about creating…

Personal Development & Goals 4 min read

Nov 18, 2019Aug 09, 2023 Nathan Brooks

No More Excuses: How to Accomplish Your Big Goals for the Coming Year

Simply talking about your goals will get you nowhere. To accomplish what you set out to do, you'll need to take action. Follow these steps to create a clear path…

Budgeting 5 min read

Sep 30, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Nathan Brooks

The Stupid-Simple Budgeting Trick I’m Using to Stop Blowing 5 Figures a Month

Although we were making awesome money on a regular basis, I was feeling literally broke. Our system and our budget wasn't working. We were literally paying these credit card bills…

Personal Development & Goals 6 min read

Sep 22, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Nathan Brooks

13 Habits the Vast Majority of Successful Leaders Share

Habits are a powerful and undeniable part of every human. So what habits drive success and productivity? Those who make their way to the top don't do so accidentally. Instead,…

Real Estate Business Management 5 min read

Aug 19, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Nathan Brooks

If I Started My Real Estate Business Again Today, THIS Is What I’d Change

I'm not advocating harping on the past. But learning from our past requires us to review it, understand it, and then grow and execute from it.

FIRE & Retirement 8 min read

Aug 17, 2019Feb 13, 2024 Nathan Brooks

How to Go From Zero to $8K/Month in Retirement Income (With No Remaining Debt)

Retirement may seem daunting—but with some planning and wise choices, it is absolutely possible to build passive income for amazing freedom later in life. Here's a case study illustrating exactly…