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. From Fraternity Rentals to Real Island Ownership with Mike Cossette

    2D AGO

    From Fraternity Rentals to Real Island Ownership with Mike Cossette

    From fraternity rentals to island ownership, Mike Cossette reveals how clarity, creative financing, and bold action turned market chaos into long-term wealth and financial freedom. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-fraternity-rentals-to-real-island-ownership-with-mike-cossette/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:28) - Meet Mike Cossette and Opening Banter About Austin Weather (02:05) - Mike’s Origin Story: Renting a Fraternity House in College (04:30) - Discovering Equity and the Power of Leverage in the 2005 Market (06:15) - Launching a REMAX Franchise and Entering the Market Before the Crash (08:10) - Surviving the Financial Crash Through Short Sales and Adaptability (12:00) - Building Long-Term Wealth From 2009 to 2011 Acquisitions (14:25) - First Downtown Austin Property and Early Renovation Experience (17:10) - Discovering Short-Term Rentals and the Airbnb Lightbulb Moment (20:40) - Taking Risks After Life-Changing Travel Experiences (23:15) - Expanding Into Commercial and Creative Investing (25:30) - The Island in Florida: From Idea to Ownership During COVID (30:45) - Insurance, Hurricanes, and Hard Lessons in Florida (33:05) - Regulatory Challenges and Sustainable Island Development (35:10) - 12 Unit Apartment Deal Using Seller Financing and a Mortgage Wrap (38:20) - The Importance of Trust in Subject To and Creative Deals (40:10) - Current Opportunities: Warehouses and Duplex Investments (42:25) - Golden Nugget: Clarity Framework for Investors (44:10) - Favorite Books: Buying Back Your Time and The Slight Edge (45:05) - Where to Connect With Mike Cossette (45:20) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Contact Mike Cossette https://mikecossette.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AskMikeCoss/ https://youtube.com/⁨@AskMikeCoss⁩ If there is one lesson from Mike Cossette, it is this. Define the job of your property before you ever chase the deal. When you gain clarity, fear loses its power, and opportunity becomes obvious. Stop analyzing and start acting with purpose. If you are ready to build wealth with intention and courage, 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
  2. From Control to Freedom Building Real Wealth Through Ownership with Tim Bratz

    FEB 5

    From Control to Freedom Building Real Wealth Through Ownership with Tim Bratz

    Tim Bratz reveals how ownership, patience, and disciplined control turn investing into a vehicle for long-term freedom rather than stress, chaos, or short-term hustle-driven decisions. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-control-to-freedom-building-real-wealth-through-ownership-with-tim-bratz/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:30) - Welcoming Tim Bratz to the Show (01:00) - Tim Bratz Elevator Pitch and Real Estate Background (02:25) - Raising Capital and Balancing Deal Flow (03:38) - Early Career Lessons From Commercial Brokerage (04:28) - Discovering the Power of Residual Income (05:27) - Why Long-Term Holding Builds Real Wealth (06:00) - Leaving New York and Relocating to Charleston (07:15) - Entering Real Estate During the Financial Collapse (08:45) - Learning Creative Financing and Off-Market Deals (09:53) - First Multifamily Purchase and Market Fear (11:10) - Why Cheap Deals Were Risky at the Time (12:26) - Interest Rates, Insurance, and Market Headwinds (14:05) - The Hidden Damage of Poor Property Management (16:27) - Why NOI Control Drives Property Value (18:40) - Understanding Cap Rates and Income Valuation (21:05) - How Expense Increases Destroy Valuations (24:10) - Why Multifamily Opportunities Are Emerging Again (26:38) - Scaling Effects of Small Rent Changes (28:30) - Passive Investing Through Syndications Explained (31:45) - Limited Partner Benefits and Preferred Returns (35:06) - Tax Advantages for Real Estate Professionals (39:02) - Using a Spouse to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional (41:23) - Retirement Accounts vs Active Capital (43:06) - Golden Nugget Mindset for Investors (45:37) - Recommended Book and Life Philosophy (47:22) - How to Connect With Tim Bratz (48:28) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Contact Tim Bratzhttps://legacywealthholdings.com/ https://youtube.com/@LegacyWealth Ownership changes everything. When you stop chasing deals and start building control, wealth becomes calmer, clearer, and sustainable. Take ownership of your future and 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
  3. Building a Life of Time Freedom Through Intentional Investing with Grant Francke

    JAN 29

    Building a Life of Time Freedom Through Intentional Investing with Grant Francke

    Grant Francke shares how intentional investing, disciplined underwriting, and long-term thinking helped him trade missed moments for time freedom, family presence, and a life built on purpose through buy-and-hold investing. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-life-of-time-freedom-through-intentional-investing-with-grant-francke/ (00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent Podcast (00:28) - Reintroducing Grant Francke and Past Connections (01:30) - Grant’s Early Career at the Railroad and Life Realizations (03:10) - First Duplex Purchase and Discovering the BRRRR Strategy (05:10) - Scaling Quickly and Leaving the Day Job Before COVID (07:00) - Writing The Unlikely Investor and Setting Big Goals (09:30) - Discipline, Follow Through, and the Finisher Mindset (12:00) - Self Management, Systems, and Hiring for Growth (14:00) - The Power of Community and Surrounding Yourself Well (16:40) - Inside the First Deal Program and Investor Education (18:20) - Common Beginner Mistakes and the Importance of Underwriting (20:30) - Choosing a Focus and Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome (22:30) - Market Differences and Investing Across State Lines (24:40) - Time Freedom Versus Passive Income Reality (26:30) - Family Life, Entrepreneurship, and Being Present (28:40) - Goal Setting as a Family and Leading by Example (30:40) - Books, Long-Term Vision, and Future Self-Thinking (31:40) - Where to Find Grant and Final Thoughts (32:05) - Closing Message and Podcast Disclaimer Contact Grant Franckehttps://linktr.ee/grant.francke Grant’s journey is proof that real freedom is built through focus, discipline, and intentional action, so take what you learned today, apply it with purpose, and start building the life you want. Visit https://reiagent.com

    32 min
  4. Building Wealth Without Illusions and Finding Purpose Beyond the Deal with Drew Haney

    JAN 22

    Building Wealth Without Illusions and Finding Purpose Beyond the Deal with Drew Haney

    This episode explores how Drew Haney built wealth through clarity, discipline, and land investing while redefining success, purpose, and fulfillment beyond money, showing why the real work begins after financial freedom arrives. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-wealth-without-illusions-and-finding-purpose-beyond-the-deal-with-drew-haney/ (00:00) - Welcome Back and Introducing Drew Haney (00:06) - Drew Checks In From Sunny Los Angeles (00:25) - Drew’s Bird’s-Eye View of His Land Business (03:47) - Funding Deals as an Equity Partner and Profit Splits (03:47) - Underwriting the Operator Versus Underwriting the Deal (04:57) - Bigger Land Plays and Subdividing Large Acreage (05:41) - Owner Financing and Selling Notes for Cash Now (06:07) - Why Drew Does Not Bank on Appreciation (07:48) - A Personal Property Plan With Three Kitchens and a Future Triplex (08:27) - Off-Market Flips Versus On-Market Value-Add Deals (09:17) - Deal Timelines, Days on Market, and Absorption Reality (12:42) - Land Due Diligence, Fat Spreads, and Limited Comps (15:11) - Desert Land Versus East-of-the-Mississippi Complexity (15:39) - Having Realtors Walk Land as Boots-on-the-Ground Support (15:51) - Why Sellers Accept Discounts and Want the Easy Button (18:28) - Landowners, Time Value, and Why Realtors Avoid Small Land Deals (19:26) - Delinquent Tax Lists as a Simple Way to Start (20:37) - Houses Are Emotional, Land Feels Like a Commodity (22:06) - Drew’s Golden Nugget: Networking Creates Referral Income (24:32) - Key Person of Influence and Getting the Best Deals First (26:23) - Partnering to Learn and Start Without Capital (26:56) - Book Recommendation: Key Person of Influence (27:09) - Book Recommendation: How to Get Rich and the Real Cost of Wealth (28:22) - Drew’s Podcast: The Other Side of Enough (29:11) - Flow State, Climbing the Mountain, and Loving the Build (31:18) - Always Be Building Something (31:26) - Where to Find Drew Online (32:10) - Wrap-Up, Subscribe, and Final Disclaimer Contact Drew Haney https://drew-haney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/andrew.haney.94 https://www.instagram.com/drewhaney318/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajhaney/ https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofenough If this conversation reminded you that wealth is built through clarity, discipline, and purpose, take that mindset into your next move and keep building something that matters. Visit https://reiagent.com

    33 min
  5. From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable Through Systems, AI, and Purpose with Emily Terrell

    JAN 20

    From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable Through Systems, AI, and Purpose with Emily Terrell

    From overwhelmed beginnings to unstoppable clarity, this episode explores how systems, AI, and purpose helped Emily Terrell build freedom, alignment, and long-term success without sacrificing family or values. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-overwhelmed-to-unstoppable-through-systems-ai-and-purpose-with-emily-terrell/ (00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast (00:32) - Introducing Emily Terrell and Episode Focus (01:00) - Emily’s Background and Where She Is Based (02:00) - From Stay-at-Home Mom to Licensed Agent (03:40) - Entering Real Estate and Early Career Lessons (05:10) - Transitioning Into Coaching and Speaking (06:50) - Building a Team and Stepping Out of Production (08:20) - Systems Over Hustle in Real Estate Businesses (09:50) - Why Most Agents Struggle With Organization (11:10) - Using AI to Systemize Daily Tasks (13:00) - Delegation, ROI, and Buying Back Time (15:00) - Developing Better Habits With AI Tools (16:50) - Using AI in Everyday Life Beyond Work (18:30) - Integrating AI With CRMs and Follow-Up (20:20) - The Future of AI, Automation, and Client Care (22:10) - Emily’s Corporate Career Before Real Estate (24:00) - Motherhood, Guilt, and Building a Business (26:10) - Balancing Family, Childcare, and Work Growth (28:30) - Prioritizing Family Without Sacrificing Success (30:00) - Life Today, Travel, and Speaking Nationwide (31:40) - Golden AI Advice for Agents and Entrepreneurs (33:00) - Book Recommendation and Negotiation Philosophy (34:40) - Millennial Buyers and Modern Decision-Making (36:00) - Where to Find and Connect With Emily Terrell (36:45) - Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up Contact Emily Terrell https://coachemilyterrell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emily.terrell.946/ https://www.instagram.com/coachemilyterrell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-terrell-a05704a3/ If this conversation sparked something in you, remember this: clarity creates confidence, systems create freedom, and purpose keeps you moving forward. Start building the life you want today. Visit https://reiagent.com

    37 min
  6. Built Through Discipline, Grown Through Perspective with Megan Greathouse

    JAN 15

    Built Through Discipline, Grown Through Perspective with Megan Greathouse

    Built through discipline and shaped by perspective, this episode follows Megan Greathouse’s steady path to financial freedom and shows how patience, mindset, and consistent action quietly compound into lasting wealth. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/built-through-discipline-grown-through-perspective-with-megan-greathouse/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:25) - Welcome and Introduction of Guest Megan Greathouse (01:02) - Megan’s Real Estate Focus and Portfolio Overview (01:39) - Buying Rentals Without a Perfect BRRRR Strategy (02:01) - Early Interest in Financial Freedom and Real Estate (03:37) - Transition from Single-Family to Small Multifamily (04:10) - How the Marine Corps Shaped Discipline and Perspective (06:47) - Embracing Challenges and Building Confidence (09:28) - Discomfort, Familiarity, and Personal Growth (11:03) - Entering the Mid-Term Rental Strategy (12:43) - Furnishing and Launching a Mid-Term Rental Quickly (13:55) - Comparing Mid-Term Rental Experiences (15:17) - Booking Gaps, Risk, and Decision-Making in Mid-Term Rentals (18:05) - Tenant Extensions and Holiday Leasing Considerations (19:36) - Living Through Renovations and Investor Tradeoffs (20:23) - Exploring Short-Term Rentals Through a Condo Opportunity (21:21) - Lifestyle Investing and Travel-Based Rental Goals (23:00) - Evaluating Short-Term Rental Market Saturation (24:39) - Seasonality and Mid-Term Flexibility in Vacation Markets (25:48) - Rent-by-the-Room and Co-Living Considerations (27:18) - Zoning Laws, Regulation, and Market Constraints (29:49) - Golden Nuggets on Perspective and Longevity in Investing (31:49) - Managing Stress, Reserves, and Long-Term Wealth (32:24) - Self-Managing Rentals Versus Property Management (34:58) - Knowing Your Lane to Avoid Burnout (35:29) - Recommended Books on Real Estate and Mindset (37:08) - The Daily Stoic and Daily Mental Conditioning (38:12) - Where to Follow Megan Greathouse Online (38:55) - Final Thoughts and Guest Appreciation (39:03) - Podcast Closing and Disclaimer Contact Megan Greathouse https://magnoliarealestatestl.com/view-agents/agents/megan-greathouse?offset=0-0 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkgreathouse/ https://www.youtube.com/@mindyandmegan https://www.instagram.com/megan_great_houses/ Megan’s journey reminds us that discipline creates momentum, perspective sustains progress, and consistency turns effort into freedom, so keep building with intention and visit https://reiagent.com

    39 min
  7. From Setbacks to Staying Power Building Wealth That Lasts with William Holder

    JAN 13

    From Setbacks to Staying Power Building Wealth That Lasts with William Holder

    William Holder’s journey reveals how patience, discipline, and long-term ownership turn painful setbacks into lasting wealth and freedom for investors willing to stay the course and build with intention. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-setbacks-to-staying-power-building-wealth-that-lasts-with-william-holder/ (00:00) - Opening Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:25) - Welcoming William Holder and Setting the Episode Focus (01:00) - William Holder’s Background and Real Estate Team Overview (02:10) - Early Life, Immigration Story, and First Exposure to Investing (04:15) - Discovering Rich Dad Poor Dad and the Shift in Mindset (06:40) - Getting a Real Estate License With No Capital (09:30) - Quitting the Day Job and Surviving the First Six Months (12:10) - Early Sales Momentum and Working With Investor Clients (14:30) - First Flip Gone Wrong and Costly Contractor Mistakes (18:10) - Financial Stress, Debt Pressure, and Mental Toll (21:20) - COVID Market Shift and Turning a Disaster Into Equity (23:45) - Lessons Learned From Failure and Extreme Ownership (26:15) - Why Real Estate Is Not a Get-Rich-Quick Game (28:10) - House Hacking, Long-Term Holds, and Base-Hit Investing (30:20) - BRRRR Strategy Explained and Its Cash Flow Limitations (32:30) - Mixing BRRRRs With Flips to Fund the Business (34:40) - Coaching, Accelerated Growth, and Avoiding Costly Errors (36:45) - Building and Scaling a Real Estate Team (39:05) - Purpose, Fulfillment, and Helping Others Win (40:45) - Golden Nugget Advice for Investors (41:55) - Book Recommendations and Learning Through Experience (42:20) - Where to Find William Holder and Final Thoughts (42:41) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Contact William Holder https://www.williamholderrealty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamholderrealtyteam/ https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/56802f347e54f701001ee899 https://www.zillow.com/profile/WHRT https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-holder-36701631/ https://www.youtube.com/@thewilliamholderrealtyteam3683 https://www.facebook.com/TheWilliamHolderRealtyTeam/ If this conversation reminded you that staying power beats shortcuts every time, take that lesson forward, commit to the long game, and keep building your future. For more episodes like this, visit https://reiagent.com

    43 min
  8. From Rock Bottom to Generational Wealth Through Focus and Structure with Aaron Chapman

    JAN 8

    From Rock Bottom to Generational Wealth Through Focus and Structure with Aaron Chapman

    From rock-bottom hardship to intentional wealth building, this episode reveals how focus, structure, and disciplined systems can transform investing into a generational legacy that protects families and reshapes financial futures. See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-rock-bottom-to-generational-wealth-through-focus-and-structure-with-aaron-chapman/ (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast (00:45) - Welcoming Aaron Chapman to the Show (01:25) - Abundance Mindset in the Investing World (02:10) - Aaron Chapman’s Early Career and Hard Lessons (04:10) - From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Lending Success (05:50) - Specializing in Investor Lending and Foundations (07:05) - Building Wealth With Purpose and Generational Vision (08:15) - Life in the Ozarks and the Power of Written Goals (09:10) - Lending Nationwide and Serving Investor Markets (10:05) - Creating a Blueprint for New Investors (12:00) - Infinite Banking Explained Through Personal Experience (15:50) - Structuring Trusts, Holding Companies, and LLCs (18:05) - Asset Protection Lessons and Legal Pitfalls (19:20) - Leverage Philosophy and Inflation Reality (21:35) - Understanding Return on Equity (24:30) - BRRRR Strategy and Exponential Returns (26:55) - Comparing Real Estate to Crypto and Other Assets (28:30) - Starting With Limited Capital and House Hacking (31:20) - Why One Property Is Not Enough (33:20) - Inflation, Assets, and Long-Term Wealth Protection (36:05) - What DSCR Loans Are and Why They Matter (38:30) - Golden Nugget: Protecting Wealth With Entity Vaults (39:20) - Books, Focus, and The Master Key System (42:45) - Where to Find Aaron Chapman Online (43:45) - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Contact Aaron Chapman https://aaronchapman.com/ https://crosscountrymortgage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sgoc_aaron/ https://youtube.com/@AaronChapmanSGOC https://www.amazon.com/ https://qjoentityvault.com/ Aaron Chapman’s story proves that focus, structure, and intentional systems can turn setbacks into generational strength, so keep building with purpose, protect what matters, and visit https://reiagent.com

    44 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
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mattias and Erica Clymer
  • Show Website
    The REI Agent