Than Merrill Founder and CEO of FortuneBuilders
Than Merrill is one of the most successful real estate investors in the nation. During the course of his investment career of more than a decade, Than has bought and sold hundreds of properties nationwide and founded FortuneBuilders using his unique blend of expertise, knowledge and passion for real estate with aspiring investors. As a graduate of Yale University and a former NFL player, Than attributes his success in sports, business and investing to coaching and education. These values were the driving force behind FortuneBuilders and the key to his student\u2019s rapid success in the franchise-like systems he helps students set up within their business. Than exhibited his real estate prowess as he starred on A&E\u2019s Flip This House, a popular house flipping show, and has since become a highly sought after speaker. As a bestselling Amazon author, Than\u2019s book \u201cThe Real Estate Wholesaling Bible\u201d continues to be a trusted guide for those looking to get started in real estate investing. Than Merrill is also active in philanthropic efforts and started a non-profit charity with his wife Cindy (the brains of the operation) called Equal Footing Foundation. In addition to his own charity, Merrill spearheaded the creation of FortuneBuilders Gives; the company\u2019s philanthropic initiative to provide opportunities for employees and students to give back to their communities.