From fraternity rentals to island ownership, Mike Cossette reveals how clarity, creative financing, and bold action turned market chaos into long-term wealth and financial freedom.

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(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:28) - Meet Mike Cossette and Opening Banter About Austin Weather

(02:05) - Mike’s Origin Story: Renting a Fraternity House in College

(04:30) - Discovering Equity and the Power of Leverage in the 2005 Market

(06:15) - Launching a REMAX Franchise and Entering the Market Before the Crash

(08:10) - Surviving the Financial Crash Through Short Sales and Adaptability

(12:00) - Building Long-Term Wealth From 2009 to 2011 Acquisitions

(14:25) - First Downtown Austin Property and Early Renovation Experience

(17:10) - Discovering Short-Term Rentals and the Airbnb Lightbulb Moment

(20:40) - Taking Risks After Life-Changing Travel Experiences

(23:15) - Expanding Into Commercial and Creative Investing

(25:30) - The Island in Florida: From Idea to Ownership During COVID

(30:45) - Insurance, Hurricanes, and Hard Lessons in Florida

(33:05) - Regulatory Challenges and Sustainable Island Development

(35:10) - 12 Unit Apartment Deal Using Seller Financing and a Mortgage Wrap

(38:20) - The Importance of Trust in Subject To and Creative Deals

(40:10) - Current Opportunities: Warehouses and Duplex Investments

(42:25) - Golden Nugget: Clarity Framework for Investors

(44:10) - Favorite Books: Buying Back Your Time and The Slight Edge

(45:05) - Where to Connect With Mike Cossette

(45:20) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro

Contact Mike Cossette

https://mikecossette.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AskMikeCoss/

https://youtube.com/⁨@AskMikeCoss⁩

If there is one lesson from Mike Cossette, it is this. Define the job of your property before you ever chase the deal. When you gain clarity, fear loses its power, and opportunity becomes obvious. Stop analyzing and start acting with purpose. If you are ready to build wealth with intention and courage, visit https://reiagent.com

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