The REI Agent

Mattias and Erica Clymer
  • 5.0 (9)
  • Investing
  • Updated Weekly

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

    3d ago

    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
  2. True Trust Is the Real Luxury in High-Value Business with Nikki Beauchamp

    5d ago

    True Trust Is the Real Luxury in High-Value Business with Nikki Beauchamp

    Nikki Beauchamp shares how trust, boundaries, market knowledge, and genuine relationships helped her build a lasting luxury career while staying human in an increasingly automated business world. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/true-trust-is-the-real-luxury-in-high-value-business-with-nikki-beauchamp/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Nikki Beauchamp (00:28) - Nikki Opens the Conversation with Gratitude (00:33) - Mattias Reflects on Languages and Real Estate Conversations (00:46) - Nikki Shares Her Interest in German, Russian, and Client Connection (01:59) - Nikki’s Caribbean, European, and Multilingual Upbringing (02:36) - Nikki’s Early Language Exposure, Russian Studies, and Music Background (03:46) - Mattias Connects Language Learning to Market Resilience (04:43) - Nikki’s Biggest Lesson from Multiple Market Cycles (05:59) - Nikki Breaks Down Market Data, Location, and Timely Conversations (06:47) - Mattias Asks How Nikki Entered the Wild World of Real Estate (06:54) - Nikki’s Journey from Philosophy, Tech, Finance, and Statistics to Real Estate (10:23) - Nikki Explains Why She Has Clients, Not Past Clients (11:48) - Mattias Introduces Nikki’s Multilingual Advantage in NYC Luxury (12:20) - Nikki Explains How Her International Buyer Network Grew Naturally (14:05) - Nikki Reveals Why Trust Travels Across Countries and Markets (15:54) - Mattias Asks Which Other Cities Her Clients Consider (16:03) - Nikki Connects Client Interests to Cities, Arts, Education, and Lifestyle (17:08) - Mattias Asks How Nikki Chooses the Right Brokerage Position (18:03) - Mattias Asks About Teams, Partnerships, and Career Structure (19:52) - Mattias Notes the Referral Power of High-Touch Service (19:59) - Nikki Describes Partner-Level Service and Trusted Professional Referrals (20:41) - Mattias Asks How Nikki Maintains Boundaries as a Solo Practitioner (24:48) - Mattias Talks About the Hard Lesson of Firing a Client (24:57) - Nikki Shares How a Broken Client Relationship Was Rebuilt with New Terms (26:24) - Mattias Asks How Nikki Stays Centered and Balanced (26:37) - Nikki Shares Walking, Central Park, Her Dog, Spin, Pilates, and Phone-Free Workouts (29:50) - Nikki Discovers Boxing as a Powerful Stress Release (30:16) - Mattias Reacts to the Demands of Boxing Workouts (30:25) - Nikki Shares Her Boxing Routine and Office Workout Kit (31:12) - Mattias Asks for Nikki’s Golden Nugget (32:10) - Nikki Explains How AI Can Create More Time for Human Connection (37:51) - Mattias Asks for Nikki’s Favorite Book Recommendation (38:02) - Nikki Recommends The Speed of Trust and the Power of Trust-Based Language (39:57) - Mattias Thanks Nikki for Joining the Show (40:00) - Nikki Thanks Mattias and Closes the Interview Contact Nikki Beauchamp https://nikkisellsnyc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/narbeauchamp/ https://www.instagram.com/nikkibeauchamp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebeauchamp/ https://youtube.com/@nicolebeauchamp Nikki Beauchamp reminds every agent and investor that trust is not built by chasing people, flooding inboxes, or trying to be available every second of the day. It is built by knowing your market, protecting your energy, showing up with intention, and becoming the kind of professional people naturally want in their corner. When relationships stay at the center, business becomes more than a transaction. It becomes a path to lasting freedom, deeper service, and a life that actually feels worth building. 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

    40 min
  3. How Co-Living Can Turn Pain Into Purpose and Fulfillment with Sam Wegert

    May 21

    How Co-Living Can Turn Pain Into Purpose and Fulfillment with Sam Wegert

    Sam Wegert reveals how co-living, advanced house hacking, and community-focused investing can help agents build wealth, fight loneliness, and create affordable housing that changes lives. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/how-co-living-can-turn-pain-into-purpose-and-fulfillment-with-sam-wegert/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:03) - Meet Sam Wegert: Co-Living Investor, Martial Arts Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host (00:52) - Sam’s Torn ACL and the Charlottesville Surgery Conversation (01:55) - The Nepal Martial Arts Performance That Went Wrong (02:30) - Sam’s Move to Colombia and the Search for a Slower Life (03:40) - Finding Community After a Major Life Transition (06:03) - Sam Explains the Pull of Expats, Culture, and Balance (06:35) - How Sam Became Financially Independent at 23 (06:57) - From Martial Arts Schools to a Real Estate Journey (07:51) - Growing Up Homeschooled in a Packed Log Cabin (08:35) - Buying the First House and Realizing It Was Too Quiet (09:33) - The Aha Moment That Created Sam’s Co-Living Strategy (10:15) - Becoming a Massive House Hacker One Home at a Time (10:49) - Advanced House Hacking for Agents With Families (12:02) - PadSplit, Co-Living Platforms, and What Investors Need to Know (12:26) - Why PadSplit Is More Marketing Platform Than Property Manager (14:10) - The Room Is the New Apartment (14:43) - Erica Asks About Loneliness After Leaving a Full House (15:15) - Sam’s Monk Side, Social Side, and Need for Community (17:24) - Screening Members and Managing Multiple People Under One Roof (17:43) - The Three Rules of Co-Living: Clean, Quiet, and Safe (19:27) - House Rules, Headphone Hours, Cameras, and Clear Expectations (21:50) - Safety Systems and Furnished Common Areas (22:16) - Building Relationships Across Hundreds of Rooms (24:02) - Why Co-Living Serves Working Professionals, Not Just Students (25:19) - Zoning, Markets, and Where Co-Living Works (25:49) - Trash Cans, Grass, and Protecting the Neighborhood (27:56) - Corporate Rental Structure and Membership Agreements (29:49) - The Legal Debate Around Familial Status and Local Rules (31:09) - Affordable Housing, Density, and the Win-Win Business Model (32:17) - Why Co-Living Does Not Have to Destroy Neighborhoods (33:55) - Couples, Private Entrances, and Parking Rules (34:08) - Erica Explores Hustle Culture Versus Life in Colombia (34:45) - Sam Shares What People Value Differently in Colombia (36:40) - Medellín Internet Speeds and Remote Work Life (37:10) - Rapid Fire Questions and Sam’s Golden Nugget (37:32) - Co-Living as a Social Impact Mission (39:33) - Co-Living, Sober Living, and Cash Flow Reality (40:35) - Loving What Is and Challenging Painful Thoughts (41:57) - Erica Connects The Work to Entrepreneurial Fear (42:38) - Sam Checks His Internet Speeds (43:00) - Closing Thanks and Final Takeaway (43:13) - Outro, Subscribe Message, and Disclaimer Contact Sam Wegert https://samwegert.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SamWegertRealEstate/ https://www.instagram.com/samwegert/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelwegert/ https://www.youtube.com/@samwegert Sam Wegert’s story is a powerful reminder that the best investment strategy is not just about cash flow. It is about building something that serves people, creates connection, and gives working families a better path forward. If this episode challenged the way you think about housing, wealth, loneliness, and purpose, keep learning, keep building, and keep choosing a life that matters. For more conversations that help you grow your income, your mindset, and your mission, 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
  4. Know Your Worth, Own Your Expertise, and Sell with Purpose with Kate D’Addabbo

    May 19

    Know Your Worth, Own Your Expertise, and Sell with Purpose with Kate D’Addabbo

    Kate D'Addabbo shows agents how to protect clients, price with courage, improve presentation, defend their fees, and become trusted local experts who make stressful property decisions feel clearer, smarter, and more profitable for everyone involved. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/know-your-worth-own-your-expertise-and-sell-with-purpose-with-kate-daddabbo/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:31) - Meet Kate D'Addabbo: Luxury Specialist and Trusted Advisor (01:00) - Commercial Real Estate Skills That Shape Residential Strategy (02:00) - Design, Renovation, and Investment Thinking Come Together (03:06) - Why Buyers Must Stay Properly Positioned in the Market (04:06) - Record-Setting Profits, Design Instincts, and Buyer Psychology (04:56) - The Trusted Advisor Mindset in a Multiple-Offer Market (06:02) - Mattias Connects the Analytical Brain with the Creative Heart (07:07) - Kate's Unlikely Start from Want Ad to Commercial Real Estate (08:32) - Asking for More Responsibility and Finding Her Sales Path (09:31) - Cold Calls, Retailers, and the Power of Persistence (10:18) - Asking for What She Wanted and Landing a New England Account (11:24) - Learning from Lawyers, Engineers, Retailers, and Developers (12:16) - Stepping Back from Commercial Sales to Raise Her Children (12:56) - The 10,000-Square-Foot Money Pit That Became a Masterclass (13:43) - Mattias Reflects on Renovation Knowledge as a Client Advantage (15:06) - The 1,000 Percent ROI Secret of Paint (16:02) - Why Light, Bright Presentation Changes Buyer Perception (17:26) - Why Online Presentation Can Make or Break a Sale (18:12) - Managing Seller Expectations in a Shifting Market (19:50) - Why Agents Need to Remember How Stressful Moving Feels (20:34) - The Challenge of Honest Feedback When a House Is Not Selling (21:08) - Sales Agents Must Sell, Not Just Show (22:09) - Why Asking for the Fee Is So Hard for Agents (23:03) - Knowing Your Worth and Explaining Your Value Up Front (24:19) - If Agents Cannot Negotiate for Themselves, Who Can They Negotiate For (24:56) - The Hidden Value of a Smooth Transaction (25:55) - Why VIP-Level Experience Is What Clients Really Pay For (27:37) - The Power of Staying Rooted in Connecticut and Rhode Island (27:51) - Deep Local Expertise as the Agent's Greatest Advantage (29:00) - Taxes, Infrastructure, Employers, Schools, and Future Market Risk (30:11) - Coastal Risks, Insurance Challenges, Flooding, and Septic Costs (31:34) - Kate's Four Golden Nuggets for Agents (32:00) - Pricing and Presentation Make the Difference Between Yes and No (33:06) - Be the Expert from Day One to Closing Day (34:03) - Sharing Trusted Vendor Relationships to Build Credibility (35:41) - Kate's Book Recommendation: The Red Tent (37:06) - Where to Follow Kate D'Addabbo (37:32) - Closing Credits and Final Disclaimer Contact Kate D'Addabbo https://katedaddabborealestate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kate.daddabbo/ https://www.instagram.com/kjdrealestate/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-d-addabbo-a49231283/ Kate D'Addabbo reminds every agent that success is not built by chasing commissions. It is built by becoming the expert, protecting clients, asking for what you are worth, and showing up with the courage to tell the truth when it matters most. For more conversations that help agents build wealth, wisdom, and a better life, 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

    38 min
  5. Build Lasting Wealth with Discipline and Undying Courage with Rob Beardsley

    May 14

    Build Lasting Wealth with Discipline and Undying Courage with Rob Beardsley

    Rob Beardsley reveals why multifamily investors must slow down, study the numbers, avoid risky projections, and build lasting wealth through discipline, patience, smart underwriting, and better sponsor alignment. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-lasting-wealth-with-discipline-and-undying-courage-with-rob-beardsley/ (00:00) - Introduction to Rob Beardsley and Multifamily Underwriting Discipline (00:36) - Rob Beardsley Joins The REI Agent Podcast (00:38) - Mattias Opens the Multifamily Market Conversation (00:45) - Rob Explains the Multifamily Downturn and Capital Market Pressure (01:35) - Bridge Loans, Higher Rates, and Stuck Operators (01:46) - Why This Is Not a V-Shaped Recovery (02:43) - Investor Psychology, Fear, Greed, and Market Cycles (03:19) - The Biggest Concept New Multifamily Investors Must Understand (04:56) - Mattias Sets Up the Syndication Elevator Pitch (05:13) - Rob Defines His Multifamily Investment Company (05:43) - Why Syndications Can Make Sense for Realtors (07:32) - A High-Income Agent Looks for a Passive Investment Path (08:09) - Rob Breaks Down Passive Multifamily Investing and True Delegation (11:43) - Minimum Investment and Limited Partner Entry Point (12:33) - What Passive Investors Actually Do After Investing (15:59) - Mattias Asks How Underwriting Has Changed After Rising Rates (16:28) - Rob Explains Why Old Value-Add Assumptions No Longer Work (18:50) - Tenant Renewals Become the Holy Grail of Cashflow (20:15) - Mattias Asks Why Small Rent and Vacancy Changes Matter (21:16) - Rob Explains Cap Rates and the Math Behind Big Valuation Swings (24:50) - What Makes a Syndicator's Pro Forma Credible or Dangerous (25:34) - Rob Reveals the Underwriting Red Flags Passive Investors Should Question (28:04) - Why Realtors May Have an Advantage When Reviewing Deals (30:20) - Rob Calls Realtor Deal Knowledge a Built-In Advantage (30:49) - Accredited Investors, House Hacking, and Growing Into Bigger Deals (32:08) - Rob Shares Why Syndications Are Not Lifestyle-Changing Cashflow at First (35:03) - Mattias Connects Passive Investing to Lifestyle Freedom (36:55) - Rob Explains Get Rich Money Versus Stay Rich Money (38:00) - Why Projected Returns May Be the Least Important Number (39:20) - The Hidden Danger of Too Much Debt in Syndication Deals (41:14) - Rob Explains Five to Seven-Year Holds and Walking Away From Bad Deals (42:12) - Sponsor Incentives, Fees, and Skin in the Game (45:29) - Rob Shares His Two Books on Underwriting and Raising Capital (46:18) - Rob Recommends Getting More by Professor Stuart Diamond (48:21) - Where Listeners Can Learn More About Rob Beardsley (48:58) - Closing Remarks From The REI Agent Podcast (49:09) - Final Disclaimer and Episode Wrap-Up Contact Rob Beardsley https://www.lscre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RobBeardsleyLSC/ https://www.instagram.com/robbeardsley3/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley/ https://youtube.com/⁨@RobBeardsley3⁩ Rob Beardsley’s message is clear: lasting wealth is not built by chasing hype, ignoring risk, or trusting beautiful spreadsheets without asking hard questions. It is built by understanding the numbers, respecting the market cycle, choosing strong operators, and having the discipline to walk away from the wrong deal. If this conversation helped you think bigger, move smarter, and protect your financial future, 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

    49 min
  6. Build the Life, Business, and Legacy You Were Born For with Marki Lemons Ryhal

    May 12

    Build the Life, Business, and Legacy You Were Born For with Marki Lemons Ryhal

    Marki Lemons Ryhal reveals how discipline, AI, focus, education, and service can help professionals build more income, protect their peace, and create a legacy that reaches far beyond business success. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-the-life-business-and-legacy-you-were-born-for-with-marki-lemons-ryhal/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Marki Lemons Ryhal (00:52) - Marki Opens with Advocacy, Travel, and Homeownership Rights (01:03) - How Marki Does It All with Calendar Discipline (01:31) - From a Legendary Chicago Barbecue Family to Real Estate (01:41) - Lawsuit, Single Motherhood, and Real Estate as a Lifeline (02:39) - Marki’s Son Becomes Part of the Real Estate Legacy (02:51) - Why Her Son Wanted to Become a Broker at Age Seven (03:53) - Raising a Child Inside the Real Estate Business (04:46) - The Biggest Gap New Agents Face After Licensing (05:44) - The MLS Dues Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything (07:53) - Why Real Estate Education Became Marki’s Lifelong Mission (08:23) - What the Licensing Exam Does Not Teach Agents (10:22) - Starting as a Loan Originator with a Real Marketing Plan (11:18) - Building a Database and Treating Real Estate Like a Business (12:56) - SEO, AEO, GEO, Press Releases, Newsletters, and Repurposed Content (13:59) - Early Social Media, MySpace, Craigslist, and SlideShare Marketing (14:49) - Chicago House Music and the MySpace Question (15:27) - Marki’s Early Adoption of ChatGPT and AI (16:00) - Using AI Automation to Buy Back Time for Pilates and Life (18:08) - Prayer, Landmark, Law of Attraction, Brain.fm, Learning, and Service (19:00) - RPR, Esri Data, and Neighborhood-Specific Strategy (19:27) - NotebookLM, Zip Code Prompts, and Free AI Tools for Agents (20:51) - Buyer Representation, Value, and the New Agent Conversation (21:36) - RPAC, Advocacy, and Protecting Private Homeownership Rights (22:37) - Local, State, and National Leadership in Real Estate (24:33) - Why Volunteering Requires Business Understanding First (25:01) - The Financial Cost and Purpose Behind Industry Volunteerism (25:57) - How Associations Fight Added Costs for Homeowners (27:07) - The $25,000 RPAC Conversation and Union Dues Comparison (30:47) - James B. Lemons Way, Barbecue Legacy, and Generational Impact (31:52) - Excellence, Technology, and Serving the Next Generation (33:16) - Scholarships, Sorority Sisters, and Being the Product of the Village (35:02) - Fulfillment, Sleep, Joy, and Being in a Healthy Place (35:54) - Using NotebookLM for Bylaws, Strategy Plans, and Accountability (39:47) - Marki’s Favorite Book, The One Thing (40:27) - Focus, Niches, Zip Codes, and the Power of Owning One Lane (42:24) - Where to Find Marki Lemons Online (42:57) - The MySpace Joke and Final Thank You (43:13) - Closing Message from The REI Agent Podcast (43:25) - Final Entertainment and Advice Disclaimer Contact Marki Lemons Ryhal https://www.markilemons.com/ https://www.facebook.com/markilemons/ https://www.instagram.com/markilemons/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markilemons/ https://www.youtube.com/@AIforRealpreneurs⁩ Marki Lemons Ryhal’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not just about doing more. It is about doing the right things with discipline, focus, service, and purpose. When professionals protect their calendar, embrace education, use AI wisely, and choose one lane to own, they can build more than income. They can build peace, impact, and a legacy that serves the next generation. To learn more and keep building the life you 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

    44 min
  7. Create Remarkable Courage to Buy Back Your Time with William Parmer

    May 7

    Create Remarkable Courage to Buy Back Your Time with William Parmer

    William Parmer shares how education, faith, family support, and bold action helped him move from law enforcement into rental investing, passive income, and the deeper pursuit of buying back his time. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/create-remarkable-courage-to-buy-back-your-time-with-william-parmer/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and William Parmer (00:24) - William’s Welcome and Goal to Inspire Investors (00:34) - From Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer to Real Estate Investor (00:46) - COVID Patrol Shifts, Podcast Discovery, and Learning Through Master Passive Income (03:15) - How Real Estate Education Changed William’s View of the Paycheck Path (03:56) - Coaching, Cold Feet, and Closing the First Out-of-State Rental (05:56) - William’s Family Life and Being a Husband and Father of Four Girls (06:41) - The Kitchen Table Money Conversation With His Wife (08:12) - Choosing Between Single-Family Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and Mobile Home Parks (08:24) - Why Mobile Home Parks Are More Complex Than Traditional Rentals (10:26) - Mobile Home Parks, Affordability, and Risk Compared With Luxury Rentals (11:16) - Short-Term Rental Risk and Using Long-Term Rental Numbers as the Backup Plan (12:33) - The ABC Plan for Short-Term, Mid-Term, and Long-Term Rental Exits (13:08) - Mid-Term Rentals, Furnished Finder, and Less Management (13:50) - Market Differences in Vacation Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals, and Co-Living (15:12) - Finding Cash-Flowing Long-Term Rentals in Tougher Interest Rate Markets (16:17) - Factoring Property Management Into the Numbers From Day One (17:34) - Researching Appreciation, Local Industries, and Midwest Market Myths (18:21) - William’s Zillow and AI Process for Analyzing Out-of-State Markets (21:51) - Using Property Managers for Virtual Market Feedback (22:28) - How to Ask Property Managers About Specific Rental Properties (23:42) - Working With Agents and Property Managers Before Making Offers (24:57) - The Value of Boots-on-Ground Professionals in Repeat Markets (26:29) - Building a Vendor Rolodex Through Local Banks, Managers, and Referrals (27:47) - The Biggest Mistake New Investors Make (28:01) - Analysis Paralysis and Why New Investors Chase Perfect Numbers (29:11) - Why Most Beginner Mistakes Are Not as Catastrophic as They Feel (30:41) - Buying Below Market Value and Focusing on Cash Flow (31:32) - The Hidden Expenses Beginners Forget in Cash-Flow Calculations (32:15) - Why William Recommends Reaching at Least 10 Rentals (33:40) - Mattias’s Line in the Sand Against DIY Repairs (35:46) - Local Bank Relationships, ARV Lending, and Flexible Financing (36:37) - How Rental Housing Serves People Who Do Not Want to Own (37:57) - Using Equity, Refinances, and HELOCs to Grow (38:43) - The Golden Nugget: Start With Education (38:58) - Podcasts, Notes, AI Explanations, Books, Coaching, and Meetups (41:11) - Foundational Books for Investors (41:20) - Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, Benjamin Hardy, and Mindset Books (42:24) - Where to Find William Parmer and Breakthrough Investor Contact William Parmer https://masterpassiveincome.com/coach/william-parmer https://www.facebook.com/william.parmer.2025/ https://www.instagram.com/william.c.parmer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cary-parmer-8480382a4/ William Parmer’s story is a powerful reminder that financial freedom does not begin with perfect confidence. It begins with education, action, and the courage to buy back your time. Keep learning, keep building, and keep moving toward a life that gives your family more options. For more inspiring investor conversations, 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

    43 min
  8. Real Freedom: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Danny Brown

    May 5

    Real Freedom: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Danny Brown

    Danny Brown reveals how grit, mentorship, client trust, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable helped him build a lasting luxury career in Beverly Hills while staying grounded through pressure, rejection, and market change. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/real-freedom-get-comfortable-being-uncomfortable-with-danny-brown/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Danny Brown (00:44) - Danny Brown’s Path from Music to Real Estate (03:26) - First Paychecks and the Shift from Entertainment (03:56) - Learning the Luxury Market from David Offer (06:08) - Luxury Fundamentals: Hard Work, Contracts, and Client Trust (08:33) - Working with Celebrities, Family Offices, and Advisors (10:41) - Building Up from Small Deals to Luxury Clients (14:17) - The Solo Agent Model and Team-Building Regrets (16:02) - The Brady Bunch House Story Begins (20:20) - Pricing the Brady Bunch House and the HGTV Strategy (21:43) - Staying Relevant Through 24 Plus Years of Market Cycles (24:28) - Knowing When to Speak Up and When to Step Back (27:30) - Privacy, NDAs, and the Reality of Selling in LA (28:34) - Paul Pierce, Hidden Memorabilia, and Hall of Fame History (30:16) - Golden Nuggets: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (32:01) - Book Recommendations and The One Thing (33:08) - Prospecting, Focus, and Avoiding Distraction (34:16) - The Reality TV Myth and the Real Business (34:43) - Mentorship, Fundamentals, and Learning the Contract (36:02) - How to Follow Danny Brown Online (36:21) - Closing Thanks, and Episode Wrap-Up Contact Danny Brown https://dannybrownla.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Danny-Brown/691355030 https://www.instagram.com/dannybrownla/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrownhomes/ https://youtube.com/@dannybrownla Danny Brown’s story is a powerful reminder that lasting success is not built by chasing flash, fame, or shortcuts. It is built by knowing your craft, serving people with courage, staying steady under pressure, and doing the uncomfortable work long after most people quit. If you want to grow as an agent, investor, and human being, take Danny’s lesson seriously. Get comfortable being uncomfortable, keep showing up, and build a career rooted in trust, discipline, and purpose. For more inspiring 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

    36 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.

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  • Creator
    Mattias and Erica Clymer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mattias and Erica Clymer
  • Show Website
    The REI Agent

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