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Brianna K Hunter transformed her life through courage, mentorship, and strategic investing, revealing an inspiring path toward personal freedom and long-term success. This one's for anyone willing to take bold action.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/creating-your-path-to-rising-toward-a-bigger-life-with-brianna-k-hunter/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent with Guest Brianna K. Hunter(00:09) - Warm Weather Banter and San Diego Backdrop(00:24) - Brianna Shares Her Current Focus in Multifamily Investing(00:47) - How Brianna Entered Real Estate and Bought Her First Property in College(03:03) - Growing Up in Connecticut and Early Success as an Agent(03:26) - House Hack Beginnings and Using FHA to Buy a Duplex(04:10) - Hands On Renovations and Learning Construction Skills(05:00) - Cash Flowing as a College Student During the COVID Market Shift(06:45) - Mindset, Risk, and Listening to Mentors Instead of Naysayers(07:43) - Appreciation of Duplex Cash Flow and Challenges of Today’s Rates(08:16) - Dropping Out of College to Pursue Real Estate Full Time(09:36) - Transition from Neurobiology to Psychology and Human Development(10:02) - Mattias and Brianna Discuss College Value and ROI(11:06) - Education, Drive, and Why Degrees Don’t Guarantee Success(12:38) - Scaling as an Agent and Working with Investors(13:54) - Outgrowing Connecticut and Preparing for the Next Big Life Move(15:12) - Brianna’s Grandmother Inspires a Cross Country Leap to San Diego(16:21) - Moving to California with No Job and Starting Over Completely(16:31) - Selling Her First Investment Property and Leveraging the Equity(17:19) - Apartment Hunting Without a Job and Signs of Alignment(18:06) - Day One Hustle: Printing Resumes and Knocking Doors in San Diego(19:11) - Landing a Restaurant Job and Transitioning into an Investment Company(20:45) - Learning Fix and Flip, Acquisitions, and Leadership From Mentors(21:05) - Jumping Into Multifamily Syndication and Working for Herself(21:58) - Syndicating Across Multiple States and Market Differences(22:06) - Value Add Investing and Stabilizing Properties in Three to Five Years(23:00) - The Long Term Equity Play in High Value Markets Like San Diego(23:33) - Brianna’s Role in Raising Capital and Managing Investor Relations(24:24) - Becoming a General Partner and Vetting Opportunities for Investors(24:46) - The Alignment Between Agents and Syndications Explained(26:37) - Mattias’ Personal Example of Depreciation and Syndication Returns(28:19) - Compounding Wealth, Bonus Depreciation, and Using a Self Directed IRA(30:02) - Cap Rates, Forced Equity, and How Operators Add Value(31:17) - Market Risks, Bridge Loans, and Why Understanding the Deal Matters(33:50) - Accredited vs Sophisticated Investors and Understanding Risk(35:38) - Golden Nugget: Lean on Mentors and Ask Questions Relentlessly(36:23) - The Importance of Your Circle and Surrounding Yourself With the Right People(37:30) - Current Reads: Free a Lot of Power and Personal Growth(38:14) - Where Listeners Can Connect With Brianna Online(39:15) - Closing Thanks and Final Messages From Mattias and EricaContact Brianna K. Hunterhttps://www.facebook.com/briannaKhunter/https://www.instagram.com/briannakayh/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-kay-hunter-598b71380/https://www.tiktok.com/@briannakayh https://www.zillow.com/profile/Brianna%20K%20HunterThank you for joining us today. Brianna’s journey proves that your next level begins the moment you choose courage over comfort and take action toward the life you want. For more powerful stories and tools to grow your future, visit https://reiagent.com

Susanna Medrano shares how consistency, trust, and personal growth transformed her life and career, offering powerful wisdom that helps agents rise into their full potential and build a more intentional and fulfilling path forward.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/flourishing-into-your-full-holistic-potential-with-susanna-medrano/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent and Introduction of Guest Susanna Medrano(00:11) - Susanna Shares Her Career Journey from Social Work to Real Estate(01:02) - Mattias Relates His Own Career Shift and Asks About Susanna’s Early Mindset(01:27) - Susanna Describes Being a Closeted Introvert and Learning Sales Skills(02:10) - The Importance of Human Connection and Presence in Real Estate Conversations(04:00) - Building Trust as the Foundation of All Real Estate Relationships(04:16) - Mattias Asks Susanna to Describe Her First Year in Real Estate(04:22) - Susanna’s Life Crisis, Gala Moment, and the Leap into Real Estate(07:02) - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Early Real Estate Lead Generation(07:14) - Three Closings by December and Momentum Building in the New Year(08:37) - Establishing Income Producing Activities and Daily Discipline(08:44) - Brokerage Support and Lead Systems That Helped Susanna Scale(09:15) - Exploring Additional Lead Sources and Targeted Lists(09:28) - Door Knocking and Neighborhood Farming as Prospecting Strategies(09:55) - Visiting New Construction Subdivisions to Learn Better Sales Presentation(10:30) - Why Susanna Waited to Leverage Her Sphere Until Year Two(12:01) - Treating Real Estate Like an Eight-to-Five Job Until Momentum Builds(12:51) - Should New Agents Go All In or Transition Slowly(13:11) - Susanna Recommends Going All In with a 30 to 60 Day Financial Cushion(14:13) - Financial Pressure, Family Variables, and Emotional Stress in Year One(14:57) - Mattias Redirects to Discuss Susanna’s Next Career Phase(16:53) - Susanna’s Early Success Identified by Leadership and Her Promotion(17:01) - Discussion on Rich Dad Poor Dad and Influential Books(17:25) - Susanna’s Reading Obsession and the 52 Books in 52 Weeks Challenge(17:51) - Susanna Explains Her True Investment Focus as Investing in People(18:13) - Real Estate as a Build Your Own Path Career(19:35) - Balancing Family, Health, and Business as Life Priorities(20:31) - Agents Planning for a New Year Beyond Sales Numbers(22:51) - Mattias Discusses Family Time, Presence, and Personal Happiness(23:52) - Gym Community, Health Habits, and the Power of Shared Struggle(24:25) - Building New Community After Moving Away from Austin(24:55) - Burnout, Physical Neglect, and Rebuilding Through Fitness(25:45) - Why the Physical Benefits are the Least Addicting Part of Fitness(26:36) - Transition to Market Discussion and Austin Market Volatility(27:59) - Buyers Becoming More Active and Listings Priced More Accurately(28:53) - Overpricing Has No Forgiveness in Current Market Conditions(30:00) - Directness and Strategy Alignment with Sellers to Build Trust(30:43) - When to Walk Away from Unrealistic Listing Expectations(32:29) - Data Driven Adjustments and Removing Subjectivity in Pricing(33:30) - Why Agents Need Tools and Expertise to Gain Seller Confidence(33:51) - Transition to Golden Nugget Segment(34:01) - Real Estate as a Holistic Career That Forces Personal Evolution(35:55) - Extreme Ownership and Turning Setbacks Into Power(37:17) - Discussion of Tim Grover, Relentless, and Leadership Mindsets(37:22) - Susanna Highlights Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat LastContact Susanna Medranohttps://www.facebook.com/susanna.medrano.5https://www.instagram.com/susanna.medrano/https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-medrano-4a73708/Your growth is the fuel that shapes your future. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep rising into the person your potential is calling you to become. For more inspiration, visit https://reiagent.com

This episode reveals how small, courageous steps like house hacking and steady learning can transform a beginner into a confident investor capable of building long-term wealth through appreciation, strategic planning, and a mindset grounded in action and possibility.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/rise-into-your-purpose-building-wealth-courage-and-a-new-future-with-chase-louderback/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent and Reintroducing Guest Chase Louderback(00:18) - Revisiting Chase's First Appearance and Early Syndication Work(00:42) - Setting the Goal for This Conversation and How Mattias and Chase First Connected(01:05) - Chase's First Deal in College and What Led Him to Become an Agent(02:20) - Why Chase Sought Speed and Control by Getting His Real Estate License(03:00) - How Long Chase Invested Before Getting His License and Early Challenges(03:30) - When Brokerages Merged and How Their Real Estate Clubs Joined Forces(04:05) - Understanding Chase's Two Path Career Split and How It Slowed Growth(05:10) - Underestimating What Was Possible and How Limiting Beliefs Held Him Back(06:20) - Mattias Reflects on Chase's Accomplishments and Sets Up the New Investor Framework(07:15) - Choosing Between Becoming an Agent or Becoming a Wholesaler When Starting Out(08:35) - Why Chase Recommends New Investors Avoid Wholesaling and Focus on Agency(09:20) - Why Working Under an Experienced Agent Can Be the Ideal Starting Point(10:15) - How W-2 Income Helps New Agents Qualify for Their First House Hack(11:15) - Creative House Hacking Approaches for First Time Investors(12:33) - Matching Your Career Path to Your Long Term Real Estate Goals(13:00) - Why House Hacking Works and How Modern Tech Makes Renting Rooms Easier(13:48) - Understanding the Power of Appreciation and Buying in the Right Location(14:30) - Mattias on the Importance of Swinging Early and Getting Your First Deal(15:00) - Why Having a Mentor Protects You From Beginner Mistakes(16:00) - Long Term Wealth Through Appreciation and Holding Properties(16:45) - How Every Market Is Different and Why Cash Flow vs Appreciation Depends on Geography(17:46) - Why Out-of-State Rentals Often Make Less Sense for New Investors(18:35) - How Small Cash Flow Gains Compound Over Time(20:10) - How to Build a 5 Year Base Using Low-Down Payment House Hacks(21:05) - Builder Advantages and the Benefits of Living in New Construction(21:50) - Erica and Mattias' Family Approach to Early Investing(22:14) - Why House Hacking Is Still Chase's Preferred Starting Strategy(24:20) - Using HELOCs for Safety, Not for Down Payments(26:00) - Building Flexibility Through Creative Capital Structures(26:25) - Chase's Full Step-by-Step Plan to Scale From Zero to Large Deals(27:47) - How to Build Relationships and Earn Access to Better Off-Market Deals(28:33) - Why Smaller Properties Can Be More Work and Carry Higher Risk(29:39) - Fear Barriers and How Investors Grow Into Larger Deals(30:54) - Why There Is No Rule Requiring You to Start Small(32:47) - Why Brand New Townhouses Can Still Be Smart First Investments(33:00) - Incentives, Builder Warranties, and Lending Advantages(34:34) - How Syndications Act Like a 401k for High-Earning Agents(35:39) - Understanding Depreciation, Cost Segregation, and LP Advantages(36:24) - Tax Strategy Considerations and CPA Guidance for Agents(37:39) - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude for Chase Returning to the StudioContact Chase Louderbackhttps://chaselouderback.funkhousergroup.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057614462430&locale=gn_PYhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-louderback/If Chase’s journey taught anything, it is that small steps taken with courage can build a powerful foundation for long-term wealth. Start where you are, learn as you go, and commit to the path. For more inspiration and guidance, visit https://reiagent.com

Bryan Casella rebuilt his life with discipline, intention, and relentless effort while proving that vision, skill, and daily habits can transform setbacks into fuel for growth and long-term success.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/awakening-beyond-the-grind-to-build-your-envisioned-dreams-with-bryan-casella/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent(00:04) - Bryan Casella Joins the Show(00:13) - Mattias Notes Bryan’s Authentic Spanish Pronunciation(00:31) - Bryan Reveals His Argentinian Family Background(01:08) - Discussing Latin American Influence in LA and Miami(01:22) - Bryan Shares His 13 Years in Real Estate(01:31) - Early Growth Mixing Traditional Real Estate with Social Media(02:00) - Becoming a New Agent Breakout in Los Angeles(02:14) - Building a Massive YouTube Audience(02:31) - Coaching, Speaking, and Nationwide Expansion(02:32) - Entering the LA Market as a New Agent(02:53) - Advice for Agents Entering Competitive Markets(03:05) - Bryan’s Extreme Hustle and 50 Conversations a Day(04:57) - Overcoming Lack of Network, Experience, and Resources(05:33) - Mattias on the Grind Phase of Business(06:27) - How Small Town Agents Are Crushing It Too(07:06) - Transitioning From Professional Sports(07:11) - Bryan’s Basketball Background and NCAA Career(07:48) - The Second Major Injury That Ended His Career(08:06) - The Intense Childhood Grind Toward Basketball(08:50) - Developing the Competitive Work Ethic(08:59) - Competing to Win in Every Arena(09:54) - Channeling Competitive Drive Into Real Estate(10:46) - Mattias Reflects on Discipline Without Sports or Military(11:38) - The Competitive Mindset in Everyday Life(11:56) - Realizing Basketball Was Over(12:57) - The Mental Toll of Losing the Basketball Dream(13:45) - Returning to the United States to Face a New Life(14:20) - Refusing Workplace Negativity and Choosing Entrepreneurship(15:10) - The Enterprise Job Interview That Changed Everything(15:50) - Returning to His Childhood Coach for Real Estate Guidance(16:50) - Signing Up for Real Estate School and Shadowing Agents(17:24) - Getting the First Listing Within Weeks(17:40) - Why Getting Licensed Does Not Teach Real Estate(17:50) - Turning Trauma Into Drive(19:03) - Learning From Failure and Avoiding Victimhood(19:55) - Work Ethic Rooted in Childhood Passion(20:34) - Keeping Promises to Yourself(22:35) - Obsession, Mastery, and Being Misunderstood(23:13) - Developing Tenacity and Willpower(26:53) - Transforming Through Rejection and Skill Building(27:20) - Relearning Imagination and Vision(28:40) - Vision, Journaling, and Future Focus(29:29) - Envisioning Success Through Daily Habits(30:21) - Symbolism, Visual Cues, and Environmental Programming(31:49) - Living Intentionally Versus Reactively(33:00) - Real Personal Development Is Difficult but Worth It(34:16) - Why Bryan Chose to Build a Team(36:01) - Expanding Nationwide Through Cloud Brokerage(36:38) - Splitting Time Between Team Leadership and Speaking(37:39) - Bryan’s Golden Nugget: Back to the Basics(38:58) - Bryan’s Book Recommendation: Pitch Anything(39:51) - Where to Find Bryan Online(40:26) - Closing Thanks From Mattias and Bryan(40:36) - Show Outro From Erica(40:38) - Subscribe Reminder(40:42) - Visit REIAgent.com for More(40:45) - Keep Building the Life You Want(40:47) - Final DisclaimerContact Bryan Casellahttps://www.bryancasella.com/https://www.facebook.com/bryan.casellahttps://www.instagram.com/bryan.casella/https://youtube.com/⁨@BryanCasella305⁩ If Bryan’s journey taught anything today, it is that discipline and vision can rebuild a life stronger than before. Keep pushing your limits, stay intentional, and visit https://reiagent.com

This powerful interview reveals how Dr. Joe built long-term wealth by mastering Section 8, treating tenants like gold, and letting appreciation reshape his entire financial future through disciplined buy-and-hold strategies in an expensive market.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/rising-above-fear-to-build-the-real-estate-future-you-want-with-joseph-asamoah/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent with Dr. Joe(00:11) - Dr. Joe Shares His Background and Accent(00:22) - Moving From Ghana to England and Then the US(00:50) - Mattias Reflects on Regional Accents(00:58) - Dr. Joe’s First Years in the US(01:17) - Buying His First House in Washington DC(01:33) - Early Real Estate Mistakes and Lessons Learned(02:37) - Late Night Infomercial Inspiration(03:26) - First Investment Nightmare: Bad Tenants and Tax Sale Threat(04:26) - Turning Around His First Property(04:28) - Mattias Asks Whether He Still Owns the First House(04:28) - Dr. Joe Still Owns It and Shares Appreciation Story(05:13) - Mattias on Buyer Psychology and Long Term Perspective(06:05) - Property Now Worth $750k and Producing Strong Cash Flow(07:24) - Cash Flow Challenges in Expensive Markets(07:44) - Section 8 as Dr. Joe’s Core Strategy(08:05) - Overcoming Section 8 Stereotypes(08:42) - Increasing Rent by Adding Bedrooms(09:40) - Breaking Down Section 8 Rent Structure(10:05) - How Tenant Rent Portions Are Calculated(11:25) - Section 8 Stability During Downturns(11:45) - How Inspections Work and What to Expect(13:26) - Ongoing Inspection Cycles(13:28) - Dr. Joe’s Longest Tenant: 28 Years(14:38) - Why Section 8 Tenants Stay Long Term(15:24) - Turnover Costs and Importance of Tenant Stability(15:44) - What Happens When Tenants Cause Inspection Failures(16:49) - The Power of Thorough Screening(17:01) - Have You Ever Had to Evict a Section 8 Tenant(17:08) - Evictions, Housing Authority, and Mediation(18:00) - Screening Fairness and Fair Housing Compliance(19:37) - How Strict Screening Prevents Problems(20:01) - Why Dr. Joe Self Manages(20:40) - Tenant Gifts and Relationship Building(21:20) - Creating a Competitive Moat with Tenant Care(22:10) - Why Retention Matters More Than Expenses(22:12) - Applying Competitive Moat Thinking to Rentals(23:08) - Breaking Down a Current Real Example Deal(23:33) - Type of Property and How Bedrooms Are Added(24:54) - Acquisition, Renovation, and Final Costs(25:55) - Appraisal Results and Equity Created(26:10) - Appreciation Play and Cash Flow Balance(26:21) - Section 8 Annual Rent Increase Requests(27:00) - Funding Deals, Hard Money, and Private Capital(27:52) - BRRRR Strategy Adapted to Expensive Markets(28:29) - House Hacking Possibilities(29:17) - How House Hacking Accelerates Wealth(29:58) - Reducing Living Costs to Build Investment Capital(30:55) - Long Term View Over Short Term Cash Flow(31:30) - Holding Properties Through Market Cycles(31:55) - Appreciation, Cash Flow, and Tax Benefits Over Time(32:09) - Discussing Return on Equity in High Appreciation Markets(33:12) - Leveraging Home Equity Lines of Credit(34:12) - Surviving Market Cycles and Tenant Quality(35:13) - Risk Reduction Through Long Term Ownership(36:59) - Understanding Market Cycles and Timing(37:45) - Surrounding Yourself With Local Experts(38:47) - The Power of Finding a Strategy That Fits You(39:19) - Dr. Joe’s Three Gold Nuggets for Listeners(40:48) - Pulling the Trigger and Buying Your First Property(41:09) - Dr. Joe’s Favorite Books and Podcasts(42:14) - Learning From History’s Greatest Entrepreneurs(42:32) - Where to Find Dr. Joe OnlineContact Joseph Asamoahhttps://joeasamoah.com/https://www.youtube.com/@dr.joeasamoah7503Success is not built in a day. It is built through courage, consistency, and the willingness to play the long game. Let Dr. Joe’s wisdom guide your next step into a bigger future. For more insights, visit https://reiagent.com