What if the secret to wealth isn’t just about money—but about who you’re building it for? In this raw conversation, we sit down with a former firefighter who turned real estate into a tool to reclaim breakfasts with his son, pivot through market crashes, and craft a life where family always comes first.
📌 Key Topics:
✅ The $1.4M lesson: Why we sold Maui properties before the crash ✅
✅ How to use a reverse 1031 exchange to upgrade your portfolio ✅
✅ Why "alignment" beats hustle (and how to find yours) ✅
✅ The truth about syndications: Vet people, not just deals ✅
✅ Our counterintuitive rule: Only buy properties you’d live in ✅
Most investors chase deals. We chased time—and discovered freedom looks like a nine-year-old’s laughter, not just a bank statement.
Listen now, then ask yourself: What’s your "why" worth sacrificing for?
(Optimized for platforms: Uses "you" language, avoids jargon, and ends with a reflective question to drive engagement.)
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Chapters:
00:00 The Journey to Fatherhood and Financial Freedom
02:55 From Firefighter to Real Estate Investor
05:51 Diversifying Investments in Real Estate
08:47 Navigating Short-Term Rental Regulations
12:08 The Impact of Maui Fires on Real Estate
14:57 Aligning Family Values with Business Goals
17:48 Building a Supportive Community for Entrepreneurs
33:09 Navigating Real Estate Value Fluctuations
36:21 The Importance of Cash Flow in Real Estate
39:36 Balancing Financial Freedom and Personal Values
44:22 Defining Personal Alignment in Investing
48:38 The Spectrum of Real Estate Investment Strategies
50:12 Choosing the Right Syndication Partners
54:05 Long-Term Strategies for Transitioning from W2 Jobs
