Starting down the path of real estate and financial independence can be incredibly intimidating for any beginner. But what if you heard stories from successful investors and real estate agents who have spent years building their portfolios from the ground up? Learning from experienced mentors can be an absolute game-changer in this highly competitive industry.
Join us for this special episode as Craig and The FI Team sit down for an insightful fireside chat on their first real estate deals, worst experiences with hiring contractors, and making the most out of difficult tenants. This lively conversation among experienced real estate investors sheds light on real estate misconceptions and genuine financial figures behind multi-million deals nationwide. So if you’re getting ready to jump in the game, this episode is the perfect place to have your burning questions answered and learn more about the unbelievable earning potential of real estate investing!
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Podcast Highlights:
[2:00] The FI Team Introductions
[4:25] Craziest Tenant Stories
[12:00] Worst Contractor Horror Stories
[15:05] The Real Estate Dilemma: Should I Sell or Keep?
[22:40] How to Mentally Navigate Difficult Tenants
[29:10] The Importance of Having a Well-Rounded Real Estate Agent
[35:00] When Taking the Biggest Risk Paid off With the Greatest Rewards
[42:00] Successful First Real Estate Deal Stories
[56:45] The One Best Piece of Advice For Beginner Investors
[57:20] Why Real Estate Is Worth It
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HOST
Craig Curelop
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze
GUESTS
Ian Jimeno
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ian.realestateagent/
💼 Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/iancjimeno
🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ian.realestateagent
🏘️ Work with Ian: https://calendly.com/iancjimeno/
Chad Rocke
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadrockerealtorinvestor/
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/da_rock_22/
🏘️ Work with Chad: https://www.thefiteam.com/team/chad-rocke/
Dean Valentini
💼 Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dean-gogs-valentini
Bryan Balducki
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-balducki/
📩 Email: bryan.balducki@comcast.net
Yvette Gonzales
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-gonzales-b502291/
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- SPIN Spelling by Neil Rackham – https://a.co/d/hb4IZPH
- $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi – https://a.co/d/8qZAR8H
- HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business by Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff – https://store.hbr.org/product/hbr-guide-to-buying-a-small-business/10090
- Wealth without Cash: Supercharge Your Real Estate Investing with Subject-to, Seller Financing, and Other Creative Deals by Pace Morby – https://a.co/d/fKTb7gn
