Fast Track is a 5 week, hands-on, supported onboarding experience that walks you through the First Deal Formula and orients you to the 12 month program.  It introduces you to the essential strategies, tools, and resources in First Deal while providing weekly guidance and accountability for your success. 

Over the 5-Weeks you will:

• Work closely with a dedicated Advisor.
• Receive emails every Monday to guide your journey.
• Have LIVE calls every Tuesday for real-time support and accountability. 
• Be given Homework assignments weekly.

Week 1: Discovery

🔍 Understand the program, define your goals, and map your path forward.

• Get oriented with the First Deal program
• Clarify your personal and investment goals
• Build a game plan that fits your situation

Week 2: Decisions

✅ Establish key criteria, choose a market, and finalize your strategy.

• Set clear investment criteria
• Select a target market
• Lock in your strategy and next steps

Week 3: Deal Flow

🔄 Learn how to generate consistent opportunities and leads.

• Build your deal flow system
• Learn proven ways to find off-market and listed leads
• Understand how to evaluate opportunities efficiently

Week 4: Dollars

💰 Explore funding and creative financing options.

• Understand different types of funding
• Learn creative financing strategies
• Know how to speak confidently with lenders and partners

Week 5: Disciplines

📈 Develop habits and systems for long-term success.

• Set up sustainable systems
• Cultivate key investor habits
• Prepare for post-Fast Track momentum

• You will be admitted into Fast Track within 7 days of enrolling in First Deal. It officially starts on Tuesday, but your journey begins the Monday before. Think of Monday as your prep day—and Tuesday as your launch day! 

  • Enroll in First Deal before 5pm EST on Monday → admitted into Fast Track that same Monday, join the LIVE Tuesday call the next day.
  • Enroll in First Deal after 5pm EST Monday → admitted into Fast Track the following Monday, LIVE call on Tuesday.
  • You will be automatically admitted to Fast Track and receive a text + email on the Monday prior to your Tuesday start with your call time and zoom link. (Be sure to Check your spam or promotions folder) 
    • Call time and zoom are the same for all 5 weeks.

   

  Important Notes:

  • Your student agreement must be signed to be admitted into Fast Track without delay.

   

  • If you do not receive an email or text by 2pm EST on the Monday prior to your scheduled Tuesday start please email [email protected] so we can check the status of your admission and ensure you can begin on time.

• The Monday before your first Tuesday call you will receive your zoom link and weekly LIVE call time. 
• Please check your spam folder for emails and reach out to [email protected] if you did not receive an email.  
• You will receive a Homework & Call Recap email every Wednesday.  These will have important information on how to access and submit your weekly homework.

• Fast Track Weekly Homework is located in the Fast Track Progress Awards Module

• Please visit the module for a complete list of your Fast Track Homework.
• Here you can easily mark the items complete and take a short quiz to submit all required items

• For additional support you can use this checklist as a reference to help you stay on track.

 
• Fast Track replays can be found in the Facebook community > GUIDES > GUIDE 7 Fast Track.  
• Fast Track Replays

YES! Completing the Fast Track homework is essential for actively engaging with the steps needed to achieve your first real estate deal. Each task is designed to build clarity, confidence, and momentum, setting a strong foundation for your long-term success in real estate investing.

• No worries! While Fast Track is designed for weekly progress, you can always catch up or start over. The content remains available through replays or you can jump back in whenever you’re ready.
• Staying committed and completing Fast Track is important for your success in reaching your goal of purchasing your First Deal.  While we understand things happen, we strongly encourage you to reach out in the Facebook community or [email protected] with your struggles so we can help reorient you to the program or help you get re-enrolled in Fast Track.

• Yes! You can restart the 5 weeks whenever you need to. 
• To join a LIVE cohort happening on Zoom every Tuesday, reach out to [email protected] to be placed in the next available session.
• Although Fast Track is designed to progress weekly for 5 straight weeks with a dedicated advisor and guided emails you can always choose to watch the recorded sessions.
• Fast Track replays can be found in the Facebook community > GUIDES > GUIDE 7 Fast Track.  
• Fast Track Replays
• No matter where you are in your journey, you have access to the tools and support you need to succeed!

• You’ll have clear milestones each week to measure your progress. 
• Your homework will correspond with the necessary action steps for that week's topic and real estate foundations course modules.
• Engaging with the group, completing action steps, and asking questions will keep you on track!
• By the end of the Fast Track onboarding experience you will have a clear understanding of the First Deal Formula, what is required to purchase your first deal and be ready to crush your goals!

• For real estate questions, please ask them in your Fast Track LIVE calls or drop them in the First Deal Facebook community . 
• For any administrative questions, reach out to [email protected]. 

No physical award is issued, but completing Fast Track is a major milestone. It unlocks your next steps—like booking your 1-on-1 advisor calls and attending Bottleneck Breakthrough Sessions every Thursday at 2pm and 6pm PST.

Focus on these core actions for success to implement what you learned to secure your First Deal: 

• Watch any missed recordings in Guide 7 of the Facebook group — this ensures you didn’t miss foundational info.
• Submit your Crystal Clear Criteria at firstdeal.com/ccc — this helps you define your exact investing focus so you can move with clarity.
• Book your 1-on-1 advisor call by logging into your portal or visiting firstdeal.com/resources — this is a gamechanger; you get personalized guidance from experienced millionaire real estate investors who can help you take your next best step.
• Start attending Bottleneck Breakthrough Sessions every Thursday to work through issues and get real time advice from expert investors in your chosen strategy.  
• Commit to and submit your Weekly 1s — this keeps you accountable and builds repetition as you take real action toward your first deal.  

The purpose of the Weekly 1 is to help you stay consistent and take one intentional step each week toward your first deal. It’s a weekly action item you commit to and submit at firstdeal.com/weekly1, so you can track your progress and maintain momentum throughout your journey.

Bottleneck Breakthrough sessions are designed to support that progress. These weekly calls give you the opportunity to bring your questions, challenges, or "bottlenecks" directly to an advisor in the breakout room that best fits your needs and chosen strategy. It’s your chance to get real-time teaching, feedback, clarity, and direction so you can move forward without getting stuck.

Most Zoom calls—including Fast Track and Bottleneck Breakthrough—last about one hour.

 Recordings are typically uploaded to the Facebook Group under the Guides tab, about a week after each call. For Fast Track, they’re located in Guide 7.

The private First Deal Facebook group is a goldmine of resources and support— only if you know how to navigate it! Visit this welcome guide for a clear overview of the group and how to best engage with it.

Here are some Quickstart tips to get the most out of it:
- Check the main community feed for member questions, Advisor bonus teachings, upcoming events and announcements.
- Use the Guides tab to access organized content.
- Leverage the search bar to find posts or topics.
- Engage! Ask questions, share updates, and connect with others

Completing the homework and earning progress awards is crucial for your success in the program. These assignments are designed to help you get clear on your next steps and identify any bottlenecks that might be holding you back from closing your first deal. Bottom line: if you take action and engage with the content, you’ll move forward—and see results.

Your Crystal Clear Criteria outlines your strategy, financing, and market—the core of your investing plan.
To submit:
1. Visit firstdeal.com/ccc
2. Complete the Typeform survey (you’ll see a "Thank You" screen upon successful submission)
3. You don’t need to create a paid Typeform account

If you’re unsure about your market, start by focusing on the other pieces of your CCC:
- What strategy are you interested in?
- What asset class are you targeting?
- How much capital do you have to work with?
Once you define those pieces, you can begin identifying markets that align. For example, if you want to do mid-term rentals for traveling professionals and are working with a modest budget, you might look for a landlord-friendly state with strong demand, a good supply of 2–4 unit multifamily properties, low crime, and prices under $80K/unit.
We recommend using tools like ChatGPT to research markets by prompting it with your specific criteria.
From there, research a few properties in those markets, check the MLS, and verify trends like population growth. Don’t get stuck over-analyzing — pick a market that checks your top boxes and move forward with confidence.

If you’re still struggling with your CCC, connect on Facebook by posting your question(s) for feedback from advisors. For more personalized support, book a 1-on-1 advisor call.

Megan Ahern and her team hand-pick agents, which can take up to two weeks depending on your market.
In the meantime, refer to Module 4.3 for tips on how to start your agent search independently.

Unlike traditional financing, Better LifeREF uses asset-based lending products like DSCR loans and flip loans, which are deal-specific. That means they don’t pre-approve you for a set amount in advance. Instead, the numbers must work for each individual deal — including factors like property income, rehab costs, ARV, and local market comps.
So while you may be “approved” to work with them, your actual loan amount depends on the specific property you bring to the table. Encourage your lender conversation to include questions like:
- What are the current terms I might expect?
- What would disqualify a deal under this loan structure?

While we don’t have a formal system in place for connecting members with service providers like property managers or contractors, our private Facebook group is a great place to start. Members and advisors are located across the country, and someone may be able to offer referrals in your area.
Additionally, your real estate agent can be a valuable resource for connecting you with vetted vendors in your market. Agents often have trusted contacts they work with regularly, so don’t hesitate to ask for those referrals directly.

Visit www.firstdeal.com/roadmap for guidance on the 5 phases of the program and what to expect in each phase. 

- Facebook Group: Get support, ask real estate questions, and connect with other members / advisors
- Live Group Coaching Calls: Fast Track and Bottleneck Breakthrough sessions help guide your journey
- 1-on-Strategy Sessions: Book advisor calls at www.firstdeal.com/advisor to get tailored professional advice.

Your direct contact is your Member Success Manager, Chelsey Baptiste. You should’ve received a welcome email from her when you joined the program.
If you have any non real estate related questions or need help navigating the program, you can reach her directly by:
📧 Emailing [email protected]
📱 Texting 903-400-9994
Please note: Chelsey is not a real estate advisor, so she won’t provide investment advice. However, she’s here to guide you through the program, help you optimize your resources, and make sure you feel supported and confident every step of the way.