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 A Thriving Business That Actually Supports Your Life with Enas Latif

    4d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Build Euphoric Freedom Before Life Forces Drastic Change with Linda McKissack

    Jun 11

    Build Euphoric Freedom Before Life Forces Drastic Change with Linda McKissack

    Linda McKissack reveals how agents can turn commissions into buy-and-hold freedom, avoid burnout, build lasting passive income, and create a life where work becomes a choice instead of a lifelong necessity starting today, intentionally now. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-euphoric-freedom-before-life-forces-drastic-change-with-linda-mckissack/ (00:00) - Introduction to Linda McKissack and the Power of Building Wealth Through Buy and Hold (05:00) - From Financial Disaster to the First Investment Property (10:00) - Mattias Shares His Debt Story and the Cashflow Quadrant Connection (15:00) - The Freedom Number and Why Holding Builds Long-Term Options (20:00) - Finding the Money, Finding the Time, and Committing to the Goal (25:00) - Syndications, Control, Risk Tolerance, and Following the Right People (30:00) - Lines of Credit, Foreclosures, and Buying When Others Are Afraid (35:00) - Golden Nuggets, Bigger Futures, and Escaping Comfortable Success (40:00) - Becoming More, Choosing Growth, and the Cost of Comfort (44:00) - Favorite Books, Where to Find Linda, and Closing Remarks Contact Linda McKassack https://lindamckissack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mckissacklinda https://www.instagram.com/mckissacklinda https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamckissack/ https://youtube.com/@LindaMcKissack411⁩ Linda McKissack’s story is a reminder that freedom rarely happens by accident. It is built through courage, sacrifice, better questions, and the decision to turn today’s income into tomorrow’s options. Keep building the kind of life where success does not own you, your business does not trap you, and your future is not left to chance. For more conversations about wealth, wellness, and building a life worth living, 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

    44 min
  5. Relentlessly Taking Over Your Market Through Local Storytelling with Brett Rosenthal

    Jun 9

    Relentlessly Taking Over Your Market Through Local Storytelling with Brett Rosenthal

    Brett Rosenthal shares how local storytelling, Philadelphia market knowledge, HGTV exposure, and bold agent branding helped him build visibility, attract clients, and inspire agents to win by becoming known. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/relentlessly-taking-over-your-market-through-local-storytelling-with-brett-rosenthal/ (00:00) - Introduction to Brett Rosenthal and Philadelphia’s Undervalued Market (05:00) - HGTV Exposure, Social Media Branding, and the Power of Being Seen (10:00) - Luxury Buyers, Investors, Philly Deals, and Small Multifamily Strategy (15:00) - Wild Listing Stories, Swimmable Pools, Multiple Contracts, and Market Reality (20:00) - Brett’s Agent Advice, Local Content Strategy, Social Media, and Closing Thoughts (22:16) - Episode Wrap-Up and Disclaimer Contact Brett Rosenthal https://revolve-philly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/revolvephilly https://www.instagram.com/topphillyrealtor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettrosenthalrealtor/ https://youtube.com/@philadelphiarealtor Brett Rosenthal’s story is a powerful reminder that the agent who knows the market, tells the story, and shows up consistently can become the trusted voice people remember when it matters most. To hear more conversations about building success, purpose, and a life that actually fits, 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

    22 min
  6. Turning Ugly Disasterous Homes Into Magnificent Dreams with Tamara Day

    Jun 4

    Turning Ugly Disasterous Homes Into Magnificent Dreams with Tamara Day

    Tamara Day reveals how financial pressure, disaster homes, design vision, and hard-earned renovation lessons helped her build a powerful brand from chaos, creativity, and the courage to see what others missed. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/turning-ugly-disasterous-homes-into-magnificent-dreams-with-tamara-day/ (00:00) - Introduction to Tamara Day and Her HGTV Renovation Journey (05:00) - The Casting Story That Turned A Family Connection Into Bargain Mansions (10:00) - Why Living Through A Major Renovation Can Break Your Sanity (15:00) - Seeing Potential In Disaster Homes And Reimagining Broken Spaces (20:00) - Contractor Nightmares, Budget Blowouts, And The Real Cost Of Cutting Corners (25:00) - Building Income Streams Through Design, Retail, And Focused Creativity (30:00) - Wild Renovation Finds, Design Battles, And Tamara’s Golden Rules (35:00) - Final Book Recommendation, Where To Find Tamara Day, And Episode Closing Contact Tamara Day https://tamaraday.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TamaraDayDesign/ https://www.instagram.com/tamaraday/ https://youtube.com/⁨@designertamaraday⁩ Tamara Day’s story is a reminder that the worst-looking house, the hardest season, and the biggest setback can become the beginning of something powerful when vision meets courage. Keep seeing what others miss, keep protecting your peace, and keep building the life you were meant to live. For more inspiring conversations with agents, investors, and builders who are creating wealth 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

    35 min
  7. From $0 and Immense Ambition to Commercial Real Estate Freedom with Tyler Cauble

    Jun 2

    From $0 and Immense Ambition to Commercial Real Estate Freedom with Tyler Cauble

    Tyler Cauble shows agents how commissions can become ownership, how partnerships can reduce beginner mistakes, and why commercial investing can help ambitious professionals build freedom beyond the next closing through smarter capital, relationships, and discipline. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-0-and-immense-ambition-to-commercial-real-estate-freedom-with-tyler-cauble/ (00:00) - Introduction to Tyler Cauble and His Commercial Investing Journey (05:00) - How Syndication Helped Tyler Grow From $0 to $75 Million (10:00) - Understanding Returns, IRR, Cash-on-Cash, and Investor Simplicity (15:00) - Why Agents Need Ownership Before the Market Turns Cold (20:00) - The Nine-Story Building Flip and the $4.6 Million Exit (25:00) - Bringing Value Through Knowledge, Money, Connections, and Hustle (30:00) - Why Self-Storage Became Tyler’s Best Deal Ever (35:00) - Commercial Pitfalls, Costly Mistakes, and Learning Before Leaping (40:00) - Book Recommendations, Blue Ocean Thinking, and Where to Find Tyler (41:40) - End of Episode Contact Tyler Cauble https://www.tylercauble.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TylerCauble/ https://www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercauble/ https://x.com/thecaublegroup https://youtube.com/@TylerCauble⁩ Tyler Cauble’s story is a powerful reminder that agents do not have to stay trapped in the chase for the next commission. With the right relationships, the right education, and the courage to move from selling to owning, every closing can become a stepping stone toward freedom. To learn more from conversations that help agents build wealth, purpose, and a stronger life through investing, 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

    42 min
  8. To Possess the Ultimate Freedom to Scale Without Fear with Ben Stef

    May 28

    To Possess the Ultimate Freedom to Scale Without Fear with Ben Stef

    Ben Stef reveals how DSCR loans, HELOCs, cash reserves, and radical focus can help investors scale smarter while protecting marriage, family, and the deeper purpose behind building long-term financial freedom. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/to-possess-the-ultimate-freedom-to-scale-without-fear-with-ben-stef/ (00:00) - Introduction to Ben Stef and Funding Freedom (05:00) - Ben’s Construction Roots and Why Lending Became His Lane (10:00) - House Hacking, BRRRR, HELOCs, and Scaling Through Investor Financing (15:00) - Breaking Past the 10-Property Wall with DSCR Loans (20:00) - Dave Ramsey, Debt Payoff, and the Discipline That Built the Foundation (25:00) - Marriage, Trust, Fast Decisions, and Real Estate Deal Pressure (30:00) - Work Seasons, Family Rhythms, and the Cost of Chasing Deals (35:00) - Golden Nuggets, Sacrifice, Focus, and Doing the Work Unseen (40:00) - Funding Freedom, Where to Find Ben Stef, and Final Closing (41:06) - Episode Disclaimer and Wrap-Up Contact Ben Stef https://www.fundingfreedom.net/ https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.stef.5 https://www.instagram.com/benj.stef/ https://www.threads.com/@benj.stef https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-stef-b0b741275/ https://youtube.com/@fundingfreedomwithben Ben Stef’s message is clear: freedom is not built by chasing every shiny strategy, avoiding hard conversations, or waiting for the perfect time. It is built by understanding the numbers, protecting your reserves, using financing wisely, staying focused, and taking ownership when things get hard. If this episode helped you see investing, lending, or life with more clarity, keep learning, keep growing, and keep building the life you actually want to live. For more powerful conversations like this, 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

    41 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.