Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place. Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop and Ali Garced. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and ...
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Episode 186 - From Youth Pastor to Laundromat King: Jordan Berry's Path to Financial Freedom
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Have you ever wondered how people achieve financial freedom through the laundromat business? Today, we’re excited to have Jordan Berry, who is at the forefront of the laundromat industry, as an expert in helping investors find high cash flows and financial freedom through buying laundromats and pursuing commercial real estate investing. As an indus…
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Invest2Friday: Breaking Down the Buying Process
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Listen up first time buyers & rookie realtors. If you want to know the nitty gritty of what goes down in a buyer's transaction tune into this week's episode of Invest2Friday. Chad Rocke @Rocketherealtor, runs through the deal from the first client call to the closing table. And this just isn't the tactics of what to do when, but the strategic moves…
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Episode 185 - Helping One Million People Leave Corporate America and Build Multi-Million Dollar Businesses with Brian Luebben
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Not looking forward to working until you’re 65 and missing out on the best years of your life? Our guest today has a single goal: to help a million people go from employee to 8-figure entrepreneur with the limitless power of real estate! Join us in this engaging podcast episode featuring Brian Luebben, a successful entrepreneur who went from corpor…
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Invest2Friday: Hello Rent-By-The-Room in Denver
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This week Governor Polis signed a bill that eliminated the occupancy limits on the number of unrelated people that can live under one roof in Colorado. This is HUGE for Colorado investors and those seeking affordable housing. Tune in to hear about the bill and what this means for the future of investing in Colorado. Join us for a FREE webinar on Ap…
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Episode 184 - Thriving in Uncomfortable Situations and Building Wealth with AJ Osborne
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In this episode, AJ Osborne, CEO of Cedar Creek Capital and a prominent figure in self-storage syndication, shares his inspiring journey centered on two themes: mental resilience and making things happen. In 2018, AJ was diagnosed with Guillan Barre Syndrome, and he was faced with a choice: to either accept the life of being “that wheelchair guy” o…
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Chad leads this episode off humbly saying he's no expert at partnerships, but he, like many real estate agents who invest, learn the ropes of partnerships to maximize their investments. Partnerships are a great way to get started in real estate when you don't qualify for a conventional loan - think a 1099 employee like an agent with less than 2 yea…
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Episode 183 - Raising Millions of Capital for Real Estate Deals With Paul Sparks
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Curious to hear what your career could look like five to seven years down the line? In our latest episode, Paul Sparks shares his eye-opening real estate journey. From leaving his W2 sales job to starting a wholesaling business to raising capital for ten-million-dollar deals, Paul began his real estate career in 2017 and has seen incredible success…
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Invest2Friday: NAR Settlement - Old News, New Spin
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You've got to be hiding under a rock to not have watched at least one video or listened to one podcast about the NAR settlement. So why should you tune in to hear Craig's take? Because nothing Craig says here is newsworthy or clickbait-y it's just plain facts and an unemotional opinion. Tune in if you want the facts & the take from an agent who pot…
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Episode 182 - Learn How To Find Ideal Private Lenders, Venture Partners, and Real Estate Mentors with Andrew Freed
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If you’re worried that making it big in real estate takes too much time, Andrew Freed’s incredible journey shows how your earning potential can skyrocket in three years. As a former project manager turned real estate entrepreneur, Andrew shares how he began taking real estate seriously in 2020. With a determination to build genuine wealth, Andrew d…
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Tune into today's episode of Invest2Friday to hear the process Chad Rocke took to buy his most recent house. Was there an investing angle & did it cover his mortgage? How much did he get in seller concessions & how did he use them? Why was a house on the market for that many days with price drops? Did he sell his previous house? Walk through the mi…
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Episode 181 - Living the Dream Nomad Life and Investing Internationally with Daniel Rusteen of OptimizeMyBnb.com
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In this latest episode, dive into an insightful conversation with Daniel Rusteen, the founder of OptimizeMyBnb.com and the bestselling author of "Optimize YOUR Bnb: The Definitive Guide to Ranking #1 in Airbnb Search." His unique perspective comes from his experience as a former Airbnb employee, a current Superhost, a full-time Airbnb guest, and a …
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Invest2Friday: Side Hustles to Increase your Income by 20-30%
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In this episode of Invest2Friday Craig lays out 10 ways you can increase your W2 income by 20-30%. Now before you think "that's impossible!!!!", Craig did some of these exact things himself to save for his first house hack. After a year of solid side hustles you can save $20-$30K, which is enough to get you into your first house hack. Would you tra…
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Episode 180 - Building True Wealth In Your 30s with Rental Property Master Chad Carson
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Join Chad Carson on the Invest2FI podcast as he opens the door to his world, sharing the pivotal role that real estate investing played in liberating him from the financial grind. Also known as Coach Carson, Chad is committed to sharing his expertise in rental properties through his exclusive learning and coaching community, Rental Property Mastery…
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Invest2Friday: The Time Chad ALMOST Became Famous & A Market Update
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Do you watch those HGTV and A&E reality shows about buying, selling & flipping homes? Chad made the final casting for a production, that unfortunately got put on hold. In this episode he walks us through the behind the scenes of reality tv - it'll give you insight on what's real or fabricated on those shows! Hang around until the end for market upd…
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Episode 179 - Successful House Hacking in New York for Financial Freedom With Mike & Noor Bchara
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In today's episode, we're joined by Mike & Noor Bchara, a power real estate couple who’s found great success in New York house hacking! Tired of living paycheck to paycheck and working for other people, these investors took the right risks and creative approaches to successful deal vetting, property acquisition, and maximizing Airbnb returns. So, i…
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Invest2Friday: Asymmetric Bets, Would you Gamble on Yourself?
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In today's episode of Invest2Friday @thefiguy dives into what makes people successful. What if you invested a little, to gain a lot? Tune in to learn more about the concept of asymmetric bets and see which ones make sense to bet on in your life today!By Craig Curelop & Ali Garced
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Episode 178 - The Power of Saying No With Our New Co-Host Chad Rocke!
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In this episode of the Invest2FI podcast, we’re joined by Chad Rocke, real estate coach and our new co-host for Invest2FI! Join us as we dive into his journey through real estate investing, from his beginnings in purchasing a duplex to his current ventures in Denver. From exploring various arbitrage opportunities to dealing with real estate failure…
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Invest2Friday: A Case Study - Living for $100 a Month
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In this episode of Invest2Friday, Chad Rocke walks through a a recent house hack case study where the owner was living for $100 a month (for housing...not all expenses!) This case study lays out the trade offs of real estate investing, highlights some of the more difficult aspects, but also brings home the reason investors do it - the loan paydown …
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Episode 177 - Readjusting Your Goals at Every Pivot Point with Ali Garced
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Have you ever had to give up something you love for something else driving your life? In today’s bittersweet episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, we’rebidding farewell to our amazing co-host, Ali. Tune into to hear why Ali is leaving the podcast, what’s on deck for the future of her investments, her real estate team and family life. Before we let her …
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Invest2Friday: Debunking the 9 Myths of CoLiving
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We have people asking how you can still house hack & live for free or how you can buy an investment property & cash flow $1,000 a month. The answer - CoLiving! Even though we know it works for cash flow, there are a lot of objections and myths out there that prevent people from doing CoLiving investments. Tune in to today's episode & listen to Crai…
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Episode 176 - Becoming Financially Free at 33 and Avoiding Lifestyle Creep with Dean Valentini
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Join us for an inspiring session as we sit down with Dean Valentini, current Chief of Test for the US Air Force, serial entrepreneur, and real estate investor. In today’s episode, Dean shares his remarkable journey to financial freedom, which began in 2017 with his first “accidental” house hack in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Since then, he has leveraged…
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Invest2Friday: Who the Heck is Chad Rocke?!
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Chad Rocke is a top performing, investor-friendly agent and The FI Team lead agent. But who is Chad Rocke to you, and why should you care?? Chad's just a normal dude from the Midwest who intuitively knew investing in real estate was the way to go. He didn't know about BiggerPockets or House Hacking, but he knew it was the path to financial stabilit…
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Episode 175 - Embracing Early Retirement and Traveling the World at 27 With James Lowery
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Join us on this week’s episode as we delve into James Lowery's inspiring journey to financial independence! While working in a physical therapy clinic, James quickly realized that retiring at 62 sounded far from what an ideal life looked like. James and his wife Emily then embarked on a relentless real estate journey and built a real estate portfol…
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Invest2Friday: House Hacking in an Expensive City
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How do you make the numbers work in expensive cities? Are the current interest rates and high home prices cost prohibitive for house hackers? In today's episode of Invest2Friday Craig walks us through different house hacking strategies that can match where you are on the comfortability continuum and meet your criteria for monthly income. Hint from …
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Episode 174 - Owning 176 Units and Counting at 24 with Donato Callahan
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to hear Donato Callahan's inspiring story of how he went from a failed wholesaling business in college to growing a portfolio of 176 units and managing nearly $500M in assets by the young age of 24! With his passion for data-driven decision-making, he also co-founded BrightInvestor, a real estate data visualization s…
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Invest2Friday: Q1 Market Update with Chad Rocke
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Tune in today for a market update from the field with FI Team lead agent Chad Rocke. Let's answer the burning questions: 1. Are people still rate locked? 2. Did you miss getting a deal? 3. Is it a buyers or seller's market? 4. How to structure deals in this market? 5. What will happen if rates come down? Will you be a buyer in this market?…
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Episode 173 - Achieving the 1% Rule in Real Estate With Ian Hogan
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to redefine your financial future? Join us as we dive into the hows and whys of financial flexibility with our guest, Ian Hogan. After discovering the stock market wasn’t the right fit for him, a Google search landed him on BiggerPockets and introduced him to the world of real estate investing. Ian's unique jour…
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Invest2Friday: 11 Things To Do Before You're 22 To Be A Millionaire at 30
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Today's episode of Invest2Friday was inspired by a group of guys Craig met at a Meetup last month and is dedicated to all those 22 year olds out there wondering what they can do today to ensure to financial freedom and wealth in the future. This list is high level, but tune in to hear Craig's advice on how to bring these things to life: 1. Get a hi…
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Episode 172 - Qutting A W-2 Job At 26 And Becoming A Millionaire At 29 With David Lecko
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Quitting the rat race in your 20s might sound crazy for some, but our guest today defied the impossible and proved that it’s possible to become financially free before 30! Join us for a jampacked episode with David Lecko, CEO of DealMachine and renowned investor in single-family long-term rentals. David's entrepreneurial venture began in 2017 when …
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Invest2Friday: Already Tossed Out Your New Year's Resolutions?
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Ali breaks down why New Year's Resolutions don't work, but quarterly check-ins with your team - or yourself - could be the ticket to achieve at a higher level. If you want more guidance on how to plan out your year and goals like Ali, hit her up on IG @ali_the_agent and she'll share the trackers she uses to stay on track!…
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Episode 171 - Watch Your Real Estate Profits Skyrocket Through Wholesaling and Strategic Networking With Kelly Clark
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Start your real estate journey intensely with our guest today, Kelly Clark, co-owner of Rockstar Real Estate LLC and passionate house hacker and investor. After deciding to do a 180-degree career shift into real estate, Kelly shares with us today the steps she took to fast-track her journey learning about strategic investing and property management…
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Invest2Friday: A Deep Dive into Craig's First House Hack Ever
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Today's episode might be the glimpse into your future. Flash back 6.5 years ago to when Craig purchased his first house hack in Denver.... Do any of the points below resonate with you? 1. Learned about house hacking through BiggerPockets, motivated by the idea! 2. Nervous it was the top of the market when he wanted to buy 3. Had to revision what hi…
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Episode 170 - Take Risks When Your Young With Tanner Pile
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In this episode, we’re diving into real estate with Tanner Pile, a rising real estate agent, investor, and house hacker. Tune in as our guest shares his real estate journey, from navigating his first-ever deal to learning how to identify properties with the most potential. We explore the complexities of pursuing owner financing, borrowing hard mone…
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Invest2Friday: 30K Foot View of Successful Systems to Rock Your Real Estate Biz
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Agents, or wanna be agents, this one is for you! In this episode of Invest2Friday Ali runs through all her systems and processes that have helped to grow her real estate business. These systems have allowed Ali to retire from the Air Force and close 85+ deals in the last 2.5 years. She doesn't just talk about what she uses for buyers, sellers and r…
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Episode 169 - Tapping Into Your Inner Creativity for House Hacking and Real Estate Property Hunting With Tori Borges
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In this episode, Tori Borges shares how joining the world of real estate has never been this enticing. Since Tori’s venture into real estate in 2017, she has amassed an impressive portfolio through self-teaching and learning from mentors in the field. Join us for an engaging episode with Tori as she gives listeners a glimpse into her unique perspec…
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Invest2Friday:Why @thefiguy Hates New Year's Resolutions
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Tune in to Inves2Friday to ensure a productive holiday season. In this episode Craig will walk you through why goal setting is more effective than New Year's resolutions. Craig will also share the only 2 New Year's Resolutions he has ever set, tune in to find out if he kept them. Happy New Year let's make it the best one yet!…
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Episode 168 - What Happened!?! 2023 Year in Review with Craig & Ali Garced
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As 2023 approaches, we’re taking stock of the year that has passed and what’s in store for the future. Join us as Craig and Ali sit down for an honest discussion on this year’s highs, lows, and realizations. Tune in for Ali’s thoughts on becoming a full-time real estate agent and finding out what excites her in real estate investing. Learn how to r…
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Invest2Friday: Conversations with Buyers & Sellers
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Sit down with Ali and and dive into what she's seeing on the ground in Pima County Arizona. This episode is geared towards you all sitting on the sidelines. While Ali is specifically talking to what she sees in Tucson, there are lots of similarities in other markets. Hear what's flying off the shelves, what shifts might be coming and heck who knows…
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Episode 167 - Leaving a $100,000 W2 Job for a Full-Time Real Estate Career and Financial Freedom With Savannah Bass
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What if you could easily pave the way for a life beyond the constraints of a traditional 9-to-5 job? Tune in as our guest today, Savannah Bass, shares her incredible story that might inspire you to take action. By 24, Savannah had achieved her dream of becoming a CFO of a multimillion-dollar company. Still, after realizing the unlimited earning pot…
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Invest2Friday: The Only Thing Worse Than No Tenant is a Bad Tenant
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Craig walks you through the best way to list your property and how to vet your tenants. It's crucial to get your tenants to fill out an application, run a background check and a credit check, plus a few other key musts. There are some hard lines that Craig won't budge on, but others that you can have some flexibility on. Yes, you want to get your u…
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Episode 166 - Launching a Successful Real Estate Career While Serving in the Military With Bobby Paquette
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In this episode, a seasoned real estate agent and investor with a unique perspective, Bobby Paquette, joins us. Tune in to learn through our guest's eyes as he navigates the real estate landscape while serving in the military, sharing insights, lessons, and the secret sauce behind his success. Bobby shares the underestimated financial and career pe…
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Walk through a listing in Tucson with Ali (hint: her listing!) and dive into different ways to make income off your property. Did you know you can rent out your pool on a hourly basis! If you want to jump into the brain of an investor-friendly agent and walk through a deal, then tune in.By Craig Curelop & Ali Garced
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Episode 165 - Adding $10,000 of Passive Income to your Monthly Earnings with Max Cohen
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In this episode, we sit down with Max Cohen, who shares his journey of building a profitable real estate portfolio, alongside his W2 job, with the help of the FI team in just a few years! Max didn’t grow up with an understanding of real estate, he even had a somewhat negative perception of what real estate agent and investors did! But, with an anal…
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Will the recent NAR Lawsuit verdict have any impact on buyers or buyer's agents? That's to be seen, but Craig's prediction is that nothing will happen, we might just have to make adjustments to how we transact. If you're not following the recent lawsuit out of Kansas City, MO that stated "real estate companies conspired to artificially inflate brok…
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Episode 164 - The Power of Data-Driven Deal Analyses With Sief Khafagi From Techvestor
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In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Sief Khafagi, an accomplished entrepreneur, real estate investor, and co-founder of Techvestor. Sief’s journey began while working at Facebook, where he realized he needed to break out of the mold to secure a financial future for his kids. After switching to real estate, he co-founded Techvestor, pioneerin…
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Invest2Friday: Bullish on House Hacking New Construction
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Ali has nothing but good things to say about new construction. Between the unbeatable interest rates the builders can offer to the built in seller concessions there are desirable incentives associated with new builds. Also have you toured a property with a next gen suite? It's an ideal layout for house hackers. Ali dives into the details of Gladden…
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Episode 163 - How to Reach Multi-Millionaire Status Before Turning 30 With Jaren Sustar
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Are you tired of dreading decades of working a 9-5, only to retire at an age where your best years are far behind you? Our guest today realized early on that making $45,000 a year wouldn’t get him to where he wanted to go. Join us for this insightful episode where he tells us exactly how he went from being buried in $100,000+ debt to reaching multi…
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Invest2Friday: Why Christmas Music Makes Me Think About Real Estate
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Tis the season to land a deal on a property. While others are relaxing, winding down for the year and enjoying the holidays they are not looking to buy. And sellers are motivated to sell by end of the year. Craig shares a story about a deal he closed in December a few years back and the $20-$30K savings from buying when he did. And you'll get the h…
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Episode 162 - Pivoting from the American Dream to be Financially Free Before 30 With Diego Corzo
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Some financial independence stories sound too good to be true, but most people don’t realize the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. Today, we’re sitting down with Forbes-featured real estate investor, mentor, and entrepreneur Diego Corzo. His story is a testament to the power of self-actualizing one’s dreams through sheer perseverance a…
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If you missed BPCON this year, or didn't make it to all the sessions you wanted, then tune in for Ali's takeaways from the event. Ali walks through some of her biggest learnings and provides the links or resources to dive in more!! And, if you're listening to this show, and haven't taken a chance to leave us a rating or review - please let us know …
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