The REI Agent

Mattias and Erica Clymer
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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.

  1. Create Remarkable Courage to Buy Back Your Time with William Parmer

    13H AGO

    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
  2. Real Freedom: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Danny Brown

    2D AGO

    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
  3. The Relentless Rise of a Real Estate Visionary with Eric Martel

    APR 30

    The Relentless Rise of a Real Estate Visionary with Eric Martel

    Eric Martel’s journey reveals how bold decisions, cash flow strategies, and mindset shifts can help anyone break free from traditional income paths and build lasting financial freedom through disciplined investing and intentional action. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/the-relentless-rise-of-a-real-estate-visionary-with-eric-martel/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:45) - Meet Eric Martel: Investor, Author, and Entrepreneur (02:10) - Buying an Apartment Building at 18 Years Old (04:30) - Early Lessons About Money and Mindset (06:40) - Parents’ Reaction and Being Cut Off Financially (08:50) - Transition Into Actuarial Career and Discontent (11:05) - Discovering Cash Flow Challenges in Major Cities (13:20) - Shift to Midwest Markets for Stronger Returns (15:35) - Cash Flow vs Appreciation Strategy Explained (17:50) - Living Anywhere While Investing Strategically (19:40) - Losing Millions in the Dot-Com Crash (22:10) - Why Traditional Retirement Plans Fall Short (24:30) - Building Financial Freedom Through Cash Flowing Assets (26:45) - Breaking Down Eric’s Three Investment Models (28:50) - Time vs Money: The Ultimate Tradeoff (30:30) - Strategies for Agents to Start Investing (32:00) - Private Money Lending and Scaling Deals (33:20) - Book Recommendations and Mindset Shifts (34:20) - Final Advice and How to Connect with Eric (35:02) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Contact Eric Martel https://ericmartelofficial.com/ If there is one truth to take from this conversation, it is this. Freedom is not given. It is built. It is built through decisions, through discipline, and through the courage to think differently when everyone else is playing it safe. Start where you are. Use what you have. And commit to building a life that pays you back every single day. For more conversations like this, visit https://reiagent.comIs 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
  4. Building a Purpose Driven Business Born from Sheer Survival with Nichole Fecteau

    APR 28

    Building a Purpose Driven Business Born from Sheer Survival with Nichole Fecteau

    Nichole Fecteau shares how consistency, authenticity, and community connection helped her build a thriving business from nothing into a powerful and purpose-driven success story that inspires anyone ready to take control. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-purpose-driven-business-born-from-sheer-survival-with-nichole-fecteau/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Guest Nichole Fecteau (00:32) - Nichole’s Entry into Real Estate After Life Transition (01:19) - Early Financial Struggles and Determination to Succeed (02:07) - Side Hustles and Doing Whatever It Takes to Survive (03:02) - Building a $16M Business Without Cold Calls or Ads (03:17) - Community Involvement as a Visibility Strategy (04:35) - Subtle Marketing Through Presence and Relationships (05:05) - Identity Shift from Stay-at-Home Mom to Breadwinner (06:51) - Discovering Independence and Personal Strength (08:04) - Balancing Multiple Roles and Personal Growth (09:42) - Targeted Mailbox Campaign Strategy Explained (09:56) - Cracking the Code with Expired Listing Mailers (13:24) - Removing Pricing Objections with Appraisals (14:21) - Teaching Agents Visibility and Lead Generation (14:35) - The Mistake of Inauthentic Community Marketing (16:41) - The Power of a Heart of Service Approach (17:16) - Life Outside Work and Passive Business Growth (17:30) - Pickleball, Networking, and Unexpected Opportunities (19:10) - Multifamily Investment and Family Living Strategy (21:01) - Creating Independence While Staying Close to Family (22:29) - Market Conditions and Local Real Estate Trends (24:15) - Comparing Regional Market Differences (26:40) - Managing Listings While Traveling Frequently (27:37) - Golden Nuggets for Agents: Niche, Authenticity, Consistency (29:34) - The Importance of Authentic Personal Branding (32:25) - Learning to Say No and Focus on Ideal Clients (35:53) - Favorite Book Recommendation and Personal Growth (37:48) - Where to Find Nichole and Final Thoughts (38:25) - Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-Up Contact Nichole Fecteau https://nicholefecteau.masiello.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NicholeFecteauRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/nichole_fecteau_real_estate/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholefecteau/ https://www.youtube.com/@nicholefecteau If this story hit you, then take it seriously because success is not about doing more; it is about doing what actually works and sticking with it long enough to win. 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

    37 min
  5. Broke Millionaire Transformation Into Work-Optional Freedom with Chris Miles

    APR 23

    Broke Millionaire Transformation Into Work-Optional Freedom with Chris Miles

    Chris Miles reveals how shifting from saving to cash flow can unlock true financial freedom and help anyone escape the cycle of working for money and start making money work for them. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/broke-millionaire-transformation-into-work-optional-freedom-with-chris-miles/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Guest Overview (01:15) - Chris Miles Shares His Background as a Financial Advisor (03:00) - The Defining Moment That Broke Trust in Traditional Financial Advice (05:30) - His Father’s Financial Reality Sparks a Wake-Up Call (08:00) - Discovering Real Estate Through a Contrasting Perspective (10:30) - The Mindset Shift from Saving to Cashflow Creation (13:00) - Early Real Estate Experiments and Creative Strategies (15:30) - Achieving Financial Independence Before Age 30 (18:00) - The 2008 Crash and Losing Everything (20:30) - Rebuilding from Debt and Creating a New Business Model (23:00) - Lessons from Financial Collapse and Finding Opportunity (25:30) - Passive vs Active Investing Explained for Agents (28:00) - Why Turning Your Brain Off Financially Is Dangerous (30:30) - Exploring Hands-Off Real Estate Investment Options (32:30) - Alternative Investments Beyond Traditional Real Estate (34:30) - Acceleration vs Accumulation Wealth Philosophy (36:00) - The Work Optional Blueprint Framework Explained (37:30) - Final Advice on Value Creation and Wealth Building (38:45) - Book Recommendations and Where to Find Chris Miles (39:15) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Contact Chris Miles https://moneyripples.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chris.miles9177/ https://www.instagram.com/chriscmiles/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscmiles/ https://www.youtube.com/@moneyrippleswithchrismiles If you are tired of waiting decades for financial freedom and wondering if there is a faster way, this episode with Chris Miles will challenge everything you believe about money and show you a better path forward. 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. Burnout Created Breakthrough! Building a Life First Business with Stacie Staub

    APR 21

    Burnout Created Breakthrough! Building a Life First Business with Stacie Staub

    Stacie Staub built a life-first business model that prioritizes balance, culture, and long-term success while scaling to hundreds of agents without burnout or sacrificing personal fulfillment. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/burnout-created-breakthrough-building-a-life-first-business-with-stacie-staub/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Guest Overview (01:45) - Meet Stacie Staub and Her Journey Into Real Estate (03:30) - Transition From Tech Career to Real Estate Sales (05:15) - Early Deals, Family Involvement, and Finding Passion (07:00) - Navigating Market Cycles and Building Experience (08:45) - Building a Team and Delegating for Growth (10:30) - Moving Into Leadership and Brokerage Ownership (12:15) - Leveraging Technology and Building a Smart Tech Stack (14:00) - Using Slack to Drive Culture and Communication (15:45) - Why an Independent Brokerage Model Still Wins (17:30) - Scaling to 400 Agents While Maintaining Culture (19:15) - Creating Strong Agent Relationships and Loyalty (21:00) - Mentorship Programs and Developing New Agents (22:45) - Growth Benefits for Mentors and Team Collaboration (24:30) - Redefining Success Through Work Life Balance (26:15) - The Phone Nanny Concept and Avoiding Burnout (28:00) - Creating Systems for Coverage and Agent Support (29:45) - Personal Growth Through New Challenges and Learning (31:30) - Writing a Book and Expanding Beyond Business (33:15) - Recognizing Burnout and Knowing When to Delegate (34:45) - Career Evolution and Staying Engaged Long Term (36:00) - Golden Nuggets Done Is Better Than Perfect (37:00) - Agents Are the Clients Mindset Shift (38:08) - Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts Contact Stacie Staub https://westandmainhomes.com/agent/stacie-staub https://www.facebook.com/staciestaubrealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/staciestaub/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciestaub/ https://www.youtube.com/@StacieStaub Success is not about doing more, it is about becoming more intentional with how you build your life and your business, and if this message hit home for you, 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
  7. From Broke to Building Millions: The Relentless Rise of a Real Estate Titan with Chris Watters

    APR 16

    From Broke to Building Millions: The Relentless Rise of a Real Estate Titan with Chris Watters

    A powerful story of resilience and strategy as Chris Watters reveals how he went from broke and uncertain to building a multi-million dollar business through execution, mentorship, and relentless focus on high-value opportunities. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-broke-to-building-millions-the-relentless-rise-of-a-real-estate-titan-with-chris-watters/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:30) - Meet Chris Watters and His Business Scale (01:30) - Early Entrepreneurial Mindset and College Experiences (03:30) - First Hustles and Learning Through Trial and Error (05:30) - Getting Started in Real Estate Sales (07:30) - Transition From Lawn Business to Real Estate Career (09:30) - First Steps Into Investing and Market Timing (12:00) - Building Early Success as a Real Estate Agent (14:30) - Launching a Team and Writing a Book (17:00) - Discovering Wholesaling and Mentorship Power (19:00) - The Failed Bar Investment and Financial Reset (21:30) - Starting a Brokerage From Scratch (24:00) - First Failure in Team Building and Lessons Learned (26:30) - Rebuilding and Scaling to Hundreds of Closings (29:00) - Key Differences Between Failure and Success Phases (31:00) - Lead Quality vs Lead Quantity Breakthrough (33:00) - Hiring, Training, and Fast Agent Development (35:00) - Expanding Into Multiple Cities and Franchising (37:00) - High-Level Investment Deals and Value Creation (39:00) - Transition From Small Deals to Large-Scale Profits (41:00) - Brokerage Models Explained and Enterprise Strategy (42:30) - Golden Nugget One: High-Intent Seller Leads (43:30) - Golden Nugget Two: Conversion and Training Systems (44:30) - Golden Nugget Three: Mentorship and Humility (45:30) - Book Recommendation and Final Insights (46:00) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Connect Contact Chris Watters https://christopherwatters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisWattersHQ/ https://www.instagram.com/christopherwatters/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswatters/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WattersInternationalRealty If there is one lesson to take from Chris Watters, it is this. Your current situation does not matter nearly as much as your willingness to act, learn, and improve. The moment you decide to take ownership, seek guidance, and execute daily is the moment your life begins to change. Keep pushing forward, keep learning, and keep building the future you know you deserve. 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

    47 min
  8. From Rock Bottom to Relentless Strength: A Real Estate Warrior’s Comeback with Shanne Carvalho

    APR 14

    From Rock Bottom to Relentless Strength: A Real Estate Warrior’s Comeback with Shanne Carvalho

    Shanne Carvalho’s journey reveals how discipline, resilience, and an unstoppable mindset can transform adversity into success, offering powerful lessons for anyone seeking growth, strength, and long-term achievement in both business and life. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-rock-bottom-to-relentless-strength-a-real-estate-warriors-comeback-with-shanne-carvalho/ (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast (00:45) - Meet Shanne Carvalho and Her Real Estate Background (02:30) - Early Start in Construction and Family Influence (04:15) - Transition from Lending to Real Estate Sales (06:10) - Combining Construction, Staging, and Sales Services (08:00) - Building a Team and Managing Multiple Business Arms (10:05) - Long-Term Relationships and Multi-Generational Partnerships (12:00) - First Fix and Flip Experience and Lessons Learned (14:10) - The Power of Lending Knowledge in Real Estate (16:30) - Creative Financing and Short Sale Experience (18:20) - How Construction Knowledge Elevates Sales Strategy (20:30) - The Impact of Small Renovations on Property Value (22:10) - Energy in Homes and the Role of a Shaman (24:15) - Disclosure Laws and Unique Property Histories (26:00) - Gaining a Competitive Edge Through Diverse Experience (28:30) - Evaluating Deals with Numbers and ROI Focus (30:45) - Contractor Pricing and Finding the Sweet Spot (32:30) - Building and Letting Go of a Real Estate Team (34:50) - Challenges with Team Structures and Time Management (36:30) - Staying Focused on Clients Over Scaling a Team (38:15) - Health, Fitness, and Daily Routines for Peak Performance (40:00) - Supplements, Sleep, and Longevity Strategies (41:30) - Cancer Diagnosis and Life-Changing Perspective (42:45) - Recovery Journey and Rebuilding Strength (43:50) - Mental Toughness and the Power of Discipline (44:40) - Golden Nuggets for Success in Real Estate and Life (45:20) - Recommended Books and Final Advice (45:58) - Closing Remarks and Where to Connect with Shanne Contact Shanne Carvalho https://shannecarvalho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shannecarvalhorealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/shannecarvalho_re_team/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannecarvalho/ https://www.youtube.com/@shannecarvalhoRealEstate No matter what you are facing right now, remember this. Your comeback is built in the moments when you refuse to quit. Stay disciplined, stay focused, and trust the process because your breakthrough is closer than you think. 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
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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
    186
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mattias and Erica Clymer
  • Show Website
    The REI Agent