MEET YOUR MENTOR

From Undercover Detective to
$ 1 Million/Year Investor

The real story of how a police officer built a real estate empire — without ever walking into a bank.

MIKE'S STORY

The Cop Who Quietly Built a Real Estate Empire

Mike Butler spent years working the streets of Louisville, KY as an undercover police detective — all while quietly building a real estate empire on the side. No trust fund. No bank loans. No rich family connections. Just a system and relentless execution.

While his colleagues were punching the clock, Mike was buying rental properties using creative financing strategies he developed himself — strategies that allowed him to acquire properties without ever setting foot in a bank.

After achieving remarkable success, Mike retired early from the police force — his rental income far exceeding his salary. He then authored the #1 best-selling book Landlording on Autopilot, now sold in bookstores worldwide, and has since trained thousands of investors to replicate his results.

Early Career — Louisville PD

Begins career as a police officer and undercover detective in Louisville, KY while simultaneously studying real estate investing on the side.

First Investment Property

Purchases his first rental property without a bank loan — the strategy that would define his entire investing career. Averages 2.25 properties per week at peak.

Early Retirement

Retires from the police force early after rental income surpasses his salary. Portfolio generates over $1 million in annual rental income.

Landlording on Autopilot Published

Authors the #1 best-selling business book "Landlording on Autopilot" — sold in bookstores across America and around the world.

Wealth Building 24-7 LLC Founded (2002)

Launches coaching, training, and education company to help other investors replicate his system. Thousands of students trained nationwide.

Today

Active investor, author, national speaker, and coach. Hosts free weekly investor training webinars every Tuesday at 12 Noon EST.

Mike's Mission

To give every hardworking American — regardless of their background, credit score, or bank account — the tools, strategies, and confidence to build real, lasting wealth through real estate.