Action Over Theory: How Edgar Salgado Built Wealth Through Sub-To & Community

In this episode of My First Deal Which Ultimately Led to Millions, host Phillip Warrick sits down with Edgar Salgado—better known as Edgar the Connector—a real estate entrepreneur and host of the Dream Start Own podcast. Edgar shares how his real estate journey began with renting out his first property, evolved into his first sub-to deal, and ultimately expanded into running a Bible-based sober living home in Pasadena, Texas that serves individuals in recovery.

Edgar opens up about:

  • His first entrepreneurial hustles and what taught him to take action.
  • How he discovered creative finance and leveraged the sub-to community.
  • The challenges of managing operators and why failing forward matters.
  • His sober living business, including financials, impact, and expansion goals.
  • The power of partnerships, networking, and being part of communities like Owners Club and SubTo.

If you’re looking for inspiration, practical insights, and a reminder that action beats overthinking every time, this episode delivers.

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