The REI Agent

Mattias and Erica Clymer

Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast, where real estate meets holistic living! Hosted by Mattias and Erica, this podcast is your go-to source for insights, inspiration, and strategies from top agents and investors who are living their best lives through real estate.

  1. Build Wealth, Revive Main Street, and Start Before You Feel Ready with Katie Neason

    2d ago

    Build Wealth, Revive Main Street, and Start Before You Feel Ready with Katie Neason

    Katie Neason shares how childhood financial hardship, redevelopment wisdom, and disciplined investing helped her build wealth, revive Main Street, and inspire others to start before they feel ready. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-wealth-revive-main-street-and-start-before-you-feel-ready-with-katie-neason/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Katie Neason (05:00) - Childhood Bankruptcy, Financial Fear, and Discovering Wealth Education (10:00) - Rich Dad Poor Dad, Financial Awareness, and Rebuilding After Loss (15:00) - Redevelopment Explained: Small Projects, Existing Infrastructure, and Reducing Risk (20:00) - BRRR, Townhomes, Mixed-Use Projects, and Building Generational Assets (25:00) - Katie’s First Development Deal and Proving Downtown Demand (30:00) - Property Management, Knowing Yourself, and Separating Income From Wealth (35:00) - Tax Strategy, Cost Segregation, and Planning for Depreciation (40:00) - Comprehensive Plans, City Support, and Aligning With Local Growth (45:00) - Invest Where You’re Invested, Start Small, and House-Hacking Lessons (50:00) - Depression Prepper Books, Katie’s Instagram, and Final REI Agent Outro Contact Katie Neason https://www.katieneason.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RenovationWranglers/ https://www.instagram.com/katiedevelops/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neason-89b4a7a/ Katie Neason’s story is a powerful reminder that wealth is not built by waiting for perfect timing. It is built by learning the market, starting small, protecting the downside, and investing where the mission matters. Her journey from childhood financial uncertainty to Main Street redevelopment shows what can happen when fear becomes wisdom and wisdom becomes action. For more conversations that help you build wealth, freedom, and a life with purpose, 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

    51 min
  2. Trust the Leap, Learn the Contract, and Build Your Life with Austyn Galmarini

    4d ago

    Trust the Leap, Learn the Contract, and Build Your Life with Austyn Galmarini

    Austyn Galmarini shares how career pivots, relationship-driven sales, team mentorship, and contract confidence helped her build a meaningful business rooted in trust, courage, and the decision to stop waiting for perfect timing. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/trust-the-leap-learn-the-contract-and-build-your-life-with-austyn-galmarini/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Austyn Galmarini (05:00) - From Journalism to Radio, Concerts, and RV Sales (10:00) - Burnout, Big Rigs, and the Road Away From RV Sales (15:00) - Starting Over at 29 and Taking the Leap Into Real Estate (20:00) - Building Business Through Relationships, Referrals, and Trust (25:00) - Choosing Team Support, Mentorship, and the Right Culture (30:00) - Contracts, Client Protection, Favorite Books, Social Links, and Closing Thoughts Contact Austyn Galmarini https://www.huntrealestate.com/bio/austyngalmarini https://www.facebook.com/calamari6136 https://www.instagram.com/househuntinwithaustyn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austyn-galmarini-06514281/ Austyn’s story is a powerful reminder that the right leap is not always comfortable, but it can become the beginning of a stronger, more meaningful life. When you build on trust, study the details, and surround yourself with people who help you grow, you give yourself a real chance to create something that lasts. For more conversations that help you build success without losing yourself, 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

    34 min
  3. From Death-Defying X Games Gold to Lasting Financial Freedom with Dan Brisse

    Jul 2

    From Death-Defying X Games Gold to Lasting Financial Freedom with Dan Brisse

    Dan Brisse shares how X Games discipline, financial wake-up calls, passive income, and smart investing helped him transition from professional snowboarding into lasting wealth, purpose, and freedom beyond the limits of one career. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-death-defying-x-games-gold-to-lasting-financial-freedom-with-dan-brisse/ (00:00) - Introduction to Dan Brisse and His Snowboarding to Investing Journey (05:00) - X Games Breakthrough and Going All In on Snowboarding (10:00) - Urban Snowboarding, Rooftop Features, and Real Snow Film Crews (15:00) - Repetition, Confidence, and Calculated Risk (20:00) - Passive Income, Cash Flow, and the Athlete Money Wake-Up Call (25:00) - Scaling From Small Properties to Larger Multifamily Deals (30:00) - Market Fear, Opportunity, and Why Safe Can Look Scary (35:00) - Depreciation, Operators, Syndications, and Smarter Investing (40:00) - Leaving Snowboarding, Family Sacrifice, and Identity Transition (45:00) - Golden Nuggets, Burning Desire, Favorite Book, and Final Resources (47:37) - Closing Remarks, Subscribe Reminder, and Disclaimer Contact Dan Brisse https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/ https://www.facebook.com/danbrisse/ https://www.instagram.com/danbrisse/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-brisse-442b791b8/ https://www.youtube.com/@granitetowersequitygroup Dan Brisse’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not just about chasing the biggest dream, it is about building the next chapter before you need it. Whether you are an agent, investor, athlete, entrepreneur, or high performer, the lesson is clear: make the decision, do the reps, protect your income, and build assets that can carry your life when the spotlight changes. For more conversations on wealth, wellness, and building a life you actually want, 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

    48 min
  4. Build Wealth Inside Your Unsuspecting Retirement Account with Kaaren Hall

    Jun 25

    Build Wealth Inside Your Unsuspecting Retirement Account with Kaaren Hall

    Kaaren Hall reveals how self-directed IRAs can help investors use retirement funds more creatively, avoid costly mistakes, and build long-term wealth through education, discipline, and smarter planning for the future. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-wealth-inside-your-unsuspecting-retirement-account-with-kaaren-hall/ (00:00) - Introduction to Kaaren Hall and Self-Directed IRA Investing (05:00) - Buying Property With an IRA and Understanding Leverage (10:00) - Prohibited Transactions, IRS Rules, and Tax Professional Guidance (15:00) - Roth IRAs, HSAs, and Becoming the Bank With Retirement Funds (20:00) - Due Diligence, Deal Review, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes (25:00) - Passive Income Myths, Notes, and IRA-Owned Property Rules (30:00) - Golden Nuggets, Favorite Books, and Mindset Shifts (34:56) - Final Thoughts, Retirement Planning, and Episode Disclaimer Contact Kaaren Hall https://udirectira.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KaarenatuDirect/ https://www.instagram.com/kaarenhall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaarenhall/ Kaaren Hall’s message is a powerful reminder that the future does not reward people who stay uninformed. It rewards the investors who ask better questions, learn the rules, protect their accounts, and make decisions today that serve the person they are becoming tomorrow. To learn more, 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

    35 min
  5. Build A Thriving Business That Actually Supports Your Life with Enas Latif

    Jun 24

    Build A Thriving Business That Actually Supports Your Life with Enas Latif

    Enas Latif reveals how consistency, relationships, smart investing, and intentional balance helped her rise from uncertain new agent to respected leader while building a business that supports life instead of consuming it with purpose today. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-a-thriving-business-that-actually-supports-your-life-with-enas-latif/ (00:00) - Introduction to Enas Latif and Her Buffalo-Niagara Real Estate Journey (05:00) - Starting From Scratch, Prospecting Daily, and Winning the First Listing (10:00) - Social Media Credibility, Team Discipline, and Consistent Pipeline Building (15:00) - Sustainable Lead Generation, Market Shifts, and Buffalo’s Strong Seller Market (20:00) - Listings, First-Time Buyers, and Investors as Long-Term Business Builders (25:00) - Financial Security, Life Insurance Leverage, and Becoming the Investor (30:00) - Morning Routines, Calendar Blocking, and Protecting Work-Life Balance (35:00) - Think Like a Monk, Mindset, Relationships, and Final Contact Information (38:44) - Closing Disclaimer and End of Episode Enas Latif’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not just about doing more. It is about building with intention, protecting your peace, staying consistent, and creating a business that gives life back to you. If this conversation inspired you to build with more purpose, 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

    39 min
  6. Why Not Me? Building Lasting Wealth, Freedom, and Vision with David Osborn

    Jun 18

    Why Not Me? Building Lasting Wealth, Freedom, and Vision with David Osborn

    David Osborn shares how the question why not me helped him overcome doubt, build wealth through assets, find the right rooms, and create a life of freedom, purpose, and lasting impact. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/why-not-me-building-lasting-wealth-freedom-and-vision-with-david-osborn/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and David Osborn’s Wealth-Building Journey (05:00) - Overcoming Doubt, Stress, and the Question That Changed Everything (10:00) - Turning the Inner Critic Into an Ally (15:00) - Finding People Who Celebrate Your Biggest Wins (20:00) - Abundance Thinking, Big Vision, and Pulling Others Up (25:00) - Building Wealth Through Assets, Rentals, and Cash Flow (30:00) - The Crash Becomes the Opportunity (35:00) - The Riddle of People and Hiring the Right Leaders (40:00) - Market Opportunities, AI Growth, and Following Demographics (45:00) - Leadership, Self-Responsibility, and Final Reflections (46:07) - Closing Disclaimer and End of Episode Contact David Osborn https://www.davidosborn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidosborn/ https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidosborn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrosborn/ David Osborn’s story is a reminder that doubt does not have to decide the future. Wealth begins when people stop asking who they are to win and start asking why not me. Keep building assets, protect your energy, choose the right rooms, and surround yourself with people who make your bigger life feel possible. For more conversations on wealth, wellness, investing, and building a life with purpose, 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

    46 min
  7. Building a Successful Real Estate Business Across Two Coasts with Cara Ameer

    Jun 16

    Building a Successful Real Estate Business Across Two Coasts with Cara Ameer

    Cara Ameer shares how discipline, relationships, communication, and wellness helped her build a bi-coastal business across Jacksonville and Orange County while staying grounded through market pressure, client emotions, and constant change on both coasts today. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-successful-real-estate-business-across-two-coasts-with-cara-ameer/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Cara Ameer’s Bi-Coastal Business (05:00) - From Chicago to Jacksonville: Building a Business From Scratch (10:00) - California vs. Florida: Forms, Disclosures, Inspections, and Market Customs (15:00) - Comparing Prices, Renovation Costs, Insurance, and Condo Challenges (20:00) - Starting Over in Orange County Through Sphere-Based Networking (25:00) - Thought Leadership, Inman News, and Staying Visible in the Industry (30:00) - Managing Two Markets, Transaction Details, and California Escrow Customs (35:00) - Holistic Health, Client Stress, AI Limits, and Cara’s Golden Nuggets (39:19) - Favorite Book, Where to Find Cara, Final Thanks, and Episode Disclaimer Contact Cara Ameer https://www.caraameer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cara.ameer/ https://www.instagram.com/cara_ameer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraameer/ https://youtube.com/@CaraAmeer Cara Ameer’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not built by chasing every market trend. It is built by learning deeply, communicating clearly, staying healthy, and serving people with calm confidence when the pressure is highest. Whether someone is building in one market or across two coasts, the lesson is the same: protect the relationships, master the details, and never lose the human touch. For more conversations that help professionals build wealth, wellness, and purpose, 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

    39 min
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Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast, where real estate meets holistic living! Hosted by Mattias and Erica, this podcast is your go-to source for insights, inspiration, and strategies from top agents and investors who are living their best lives through real estate.