Cory King reveals how building a cash machine, mastering the BRRRR Strategy, and protecting family priorities can transform a driven agent into a disciplined wealth builder with lasting freedom.

See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-side-hustle-to-hardcore-freedom-building-success-with-cory-king/

(00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent and Introduction of Cory King

(01:10) - Cory’s Real Estate Overview and Investor Background

(03:20) - Buying a First Home at 22 During the 2009 Market Crash

(05:40) - Early House Hacking and Covering the Mortgage with Roommates

(07:45) - Flipping Comic Books and Discovering Land Auctions

(10:30) - Buying Vacant Lots and Creating Arbitrage Opportunities

(13:15) - Selling the Restaurant Business and Moving to Knoxville

(15:10) - Getting Licensed to Support Investing Goals

(17:20) - Building a Cash Machine Versus a Wealth Machine

(19:45) - Why Agents Should Invest in the Markets They Sell

(22:10) - BRRRR Strategy and Long Term Rental Planning

(24:40) - Leaving Money in Deals and Thinking Long Term

(26:50) - Avoiding the Check to Check Agent Trap

(29:00) - Risk Tolerance and Acting During Market Fear

(31:15) - Investment Options Beyond Rentals Including Syndications

(33:30) - Analysis Paralysis and Taking Imperfect Action

(35:20) - Building The Caza Group and Serving the Investor Niche

(37:40) - Creating a Specialist Team Model Like a Superhero Network

(39:50) - Why Property Management Is Not in the Immediate Plan

(41:20) - Launching and Growing the GRID Investor Meetup

(43:40) - Hosting Events as a Lead Funnel for Agents

(45:10) - Family Life, Glass Versus Rubber Balls, and Guardrails

(46:10) - Golden Nuggets, Book Recommendations, and Closing Thoughts

(46:48) - Episode Outro and Disclaimer

Contact Cory King

https://www.thecazagroup.com/caza_knoxville_team

https://www.facebook.com/CoryKingREALTOR/

https://www.instagram.com/cory__king_/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-king-984b6b4b/

Cory King reminds us that freedom is built on discipline, focus, and courage to act before you feel ready. Build your cash machine, fund your long-term vision, protect your glass balls, and never let success cost your peace. If this conversation sparked something in you, take the next step and visit https://reiagent.com

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Discover how Robyn Cavallaro rebuilt her life, dominated YouTube, and created unstoppable momentum by focusing on buyers, authenticity, and relentless action in The Villages, Florida.

See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-broke-to-booked-solid-building-a-youtube-empire-in-real-estate-with-robyn-cavallaro/

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

(00:11) - Welcoming Robyn Cavallaro to the Show

(00:42) - The Villages, Florida: Inside a 150,000 Resident Active Community

(02:05) - Hyper Focusing on a Niche Market

(02:51) - From Restaurant Owner to Real Estate Agent

(04:01) - Side Hustle or Go All In

(06:50) - Buyers Versus Listings Strategy

(08:38) - How YouTube Launched Her Real Estate Career

(10:48) - Relocation Clients and Building Trust Through Content

(13:55) - YouTube Monetization and Authority Building

(15:34) - Short Term Rentals as a Strategic Advantage

(16:49) - Overcoming Fear of Being on Camera

(18:13) - Practice Without Posting Strategy

(19:12) - Define Your Avatar and Clarify Your Message

(20:13) - Short Form Versus Long Form Content Debate

(23:15) - Live Streaming and Repurposing Content

(24:51) - Editing, AI Tools, and Simplifying Your Topics

(27:30) - Starting With Free Tools and Growing Over Time

(28:26) - The Importance of Sound and Lighting

(30:52) - Would She Start With YouTube Again

(33:22) - Final Golden Nuggets for Agents

(35:26) - Dave Ramsey Recommendation and Robyn’s Books

(36:50) - Robyn’s Podcast and Social Media Platforms

(37:43) - Closing Remarks and Disclaimer

Contact Robyn Cavallaro

https://robyncavallaro.com/

https://www.facebook.com/robyncavallaro1

https://www.instagram.com/robyncavallaro/

https://www.youtube.com/@Robyncavallaro

https://www.youtube.com/@StopChasingStartAttracting

Robyn Cavallaro proved that it is never too late to rebuild, reinvent, and rise by serving buyers first and building authority through YouTube. If you are ready to stop chasing and start attracting, take action today and visit https://reiagent.com

Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

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.

See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-fraternity-rentals-to-real-island-ownership-with-mike-cossette/

(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

Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl