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About the Academy
Built for the
work between calls.
The Academy connects investor-focused agents with coaching, course access, and practical application.
Why this exists
Knowledge
into execution.
“After investing in real estate training and certifications, I wanted ongoing coaching that helped agents apply what they learned. We built the Academy to connect knowledge with execution.”
The operator's view
Experience
with context.
Dan has closed more than $100 million in investment real estate deals for clients, flipped more than 200 homes, and operates across commercial properties, single-family homes, Airbnb properties, and manufactured home parks.
The Academy coaches from that operating experience. Its proof points are context for the work, not a claim that a coaching client will produce the same results.
50+ investors and agents coached.
The
record.
Elite Agent
Featured Agent
Zillow
Best of Zillow Preferred Team
Lane County
Multimillion Dollar Producer
Rental Owners Association
Board President, Lane & Douglas Counties
Members connected to 15,000+ rental units.
Licensed Oregon Principal Broker
#201235300
Kent State University
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising
Real Estate Investing Certification
Completed November 20, 2025
The founders
Two coaches.
One academy.
Dan and Journey teach and coach from different operating contexts.
Dan
Gandee
Founder & Coach
Dan leads the Discovery Call and ongoing coaching. He brings more than $100 million in investment real estate deals closed for clients, 200+ homes flipped, and the operator context behind the Academy's work.
Eugene, Oregon
Journey
Toole
Co-Founder & Coach
Journey Toole is a Northeast Ohio agent, investor, and founder of Journey Home Group, serving Cleveland and Akron, especially out-of-state investors. He discovered investing through BiggerPockets in college and built his business around speed, strong systems, and a one-stop network. Journey owns 18 rental units and was recognized as Ohio’s #1 solo agent by transaction sides in 2024 and 2025. He remains focused on helping people create more freedom through real estate.
Northeast Ohio · Cleveland & Akron
Start here
If you want to understand the work before deciding, start with the Free Investor Agent Class.