INVEST2FI Craig Curelop & Ali Garced

 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 corporate slave to 10-million-dollar business owner in less than four years! Discover Brian's journey from the beginning—overcoming the universal “first deal anxiety” and finding his way through house hacks, commercial real estate, and buying businesses. 
 
This episode offers practical advice for anyone looking to scale up their financial journey. We talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and other successful entrepreneurs and social environments that move you to get more done. Brian shares the success stories of his Action Academy community, which has proven to be a powerhouse of investors and entrepreneurs helping one another achieve their individual goals. We also glimpse Brian's four-step Freedom Framework designed to empower individuals on the path to financial independence and scalable business ventures.  
Gain inspiration from Brian’s go-getter attitude and real-life successes in building million-dollar businesses and teaching others how to do the same. Don’t miss the opportunity to start or fast-track your journey. Remember: your future self will thank you for starting earlier than later!

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[3:10] The Beginning of Brian’s Journey
[6:25] Making the Jump From Corporate to Real Estate
[8:30] Overcoming the First Deal Anxiety
[14:30] Why Buying Commercial Real Estate Is a Gamechanger
[18:25] The Importance of Finding Clarity
[26:45] Why Outsourcing Property Management Is Not Always Possible
[27:50] What’s Your ‘One Thing’?
[39:25] How Brian Helps People Become 8-Figure Entrepreneurs
[45:00] Why Mentorship Is the Best Way Forward
[47:10] On Surrounding Yourself With Good People and Environments
[51:20] His Four-Step Freedom Framework
[55:40] Advice for Everyone

HOSTS   
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   

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/ 

GUEST
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianluebben/ 
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianluebben/ 
💻 Website: https://brianluebben.com/ 
🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianLuebben
🎙️Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-action-academy-millionaire-mentorship-for-your/id1588326291
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianluebben 
Books: From Pass

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 April 26th at Noon MST to walk through how to start investing or grow your investment portfolio in light of these changes.

>>> REGISTER HERE

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” or dig deep mentally to thrive and succeed despite everything. 
 
Six years later, AJ continues to run the fastest-growing self-storage syndication, with a portfolio of over $350M+ in assets. When he found himself in the hospital without a job, AJ’s real estate investments provided the financial safety nets for his family and paved the way for him to keep building his net worth even while in a wheelchair. Through his experiences, our guest today emphasizes the importance of building cash-flowing assets and pursuing a business that will keep growing your net worth even when you’re physically unable to work.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with insecurities or self-doubt; AJ’s profound outlook on confidence, passion, drive, and resilience is refreshingly unique and inspiring. Throughout our conversation, he emphasizes his framework for dealing with problems and learning to thrive in difficult situations. He also shares the secrets to his success in staying productive and accountable. 
 
When it comes to making things happen in your life, AJ shares foolproof advice that might help you finally achieve your dreams! We discuss the importance of collaboration and leveraging time, resources, and, most importantly, connections. In a world that praises the bootstrapped entrepreneur, AJ reminds us that man can never be an island, and success is only gained by leveraging the people and opportunities around us. So tune in for an episode on re-evaluating how you navigate the real estate world and establishing mindset shifts for creating genuine wealth!

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[5:10] How Real Estate Investing Saved His Life
[9:30] Why Real Estate Makes You More Financially Secure Than Any W2 Job
[15:15] The Secret to Success: Digging Deep Mentally
[21:40] His Framework for Dealing with Negative Thoughts and Productivity
[25:30] Why You Should Practice Being Uncomfortable
[28:15] The Power of Asymmetrical Bets
[38:00] The Incredible Earning Power of House Hacking
[44:30] How Real Estate Allowed Aj and His Wife to Build Schools and Create Positive Impact
[51:45] Why Working Alone Never Works
[55:40] Aj’s Roadmap for the Next 5-7 Years
[1:00:20] Best Advice From Aj’s Years of Experience 

HOSTS   
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   

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/ 

GUEST
Aj Osborne
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajosborne/ 
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-osborne/ 
💻 Website: https://www.ajosborne.com/ 

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 years of tax returns or a college student who wants to jump into a deal before their debt-to-income would allow them. 

Tune in to hear the step by step process & reach out to @rocketherealtor for help starting your first partnerships. 

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. Join us as he shares the story of his first real estate deal and the early challenges and triumphs that shaped his career.

Throughout the episode, Paul shares the wisdom he gained through experience, such as debunking the idea that cash flow is king. Instead, he emphasizes considering appreciation and tax benefits when evaluating investment opportunities. Moreover, Paul reflects on his life-changing decision to leave his W2 sales job, the power of overcoming mental barriers, and the importance of embracing entrepreneurship to achieve financial independence. 
If you’re interested in deal structuring and fundraising, tune in as we talk about practical strategies for raising private money and navigating partnerships in the real estate industry. From his soft offense approach for beginners to his step-by-step guide to securing investment capital, our guest today offers invaluable insights into the dynamics of deal-making and collaboration.  
 
So, if you’re ready to discover your real estate success, this episode can help answer some of your burning questions and shed some light on your next steps. Paul’s journey is another story of how charting your path to success will pay off with determination, optimism, and adaptability.  
 
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[5:40] Beginning of Paul’s Real Estate Career
[8:50] Unpacking His First Real Deal
[12:45] What Are Capital Gains?
[14:10] Why Cashflow Isn’t Everything
[20:10] On Leaving His W2 Sales Job
[25:30] How Overcoming Your Mental Barriers Will Change Everything
[32:41] Paul’s Soft Offense Approach for Beginners
[34:53] Why Pivoting One’s Career Should Be Okay
[40:18] On Shutting Down His Wholesale Business
[43:00] A Step-By-Step Approach to Raising Private Money
[47:00] What Goes First: The Deal or the Money?
[1:00:08] A Glimpse Inside Paul’s Exciting New Business Partnership
[1:02:23] What’s in Store for Paul’s Mastermind?
[1:05:28] Best Advice for Newbies in Real Estate

HOSTS   
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   

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/ 

GUEST
Paul Sparks
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulsparksofficial/ 
💻 Website: https://www.bunnyhillproperties.com/ 
🎧 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5xYIs7_cSgAaGkjH8ugyA 
📞 Call with Paul: https://calendly.com/paulsparks 
🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/paulsparks  

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 potentially could be affected the most.