In this episode, Elisa interviews Darren Light. Darren is a mechanical engineer by trade and started investing in real estate in 2016. In 2017 he left his corporate job to pursue real estate full time. His portfolio consists of single family rentals in Knoxville, TN, as well as over 100 units in central and eastern Tennessee with a combined market value of over three $3,000,000. Darren has successfully completed eight flips and has multiple active projects in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area. H...
Feb 17, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Kavitha shares her insights on creating multiple streams of income for cash and investing. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units...
Feb 10, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Hadar unveils the strategies behind his success in remote, international real estate investing. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Hadar's free Course and eB...
Feb 03, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Prof. Pete Alexander shares his experience with negative stress and positive manifestations. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Prof. Alexander at https://petealexand...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Steve Sims is an entrepreneur and coach who likes to push clients to think bigger than big! Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Steve on his website - http://www.steve...
Jan 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, Elisa talks with Vikram Jethwani, a Kuwait-based digital marketing entrepreneur helping real estate businesses in the US, Middle-East and APAC regions with branding and growth marketing. Being a global entrepreneur and seasoned investor, Vikram has diverse experience with investing in various asset classes and he finds real estate investing the best as compared to stocks, forex and other instruments. Hungry for more of the ‘How’ in real estate investing? Visit https://www.e...
Jan 13, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Julia tells us about her journey from Employee to Entrepreneur and how coaching got her there. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Julia at http://www.juliacha.com 4. For...
Jan 04, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27
From college life, to W2 career, to flipping and commercial investing, mindset rules them all. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Steven and his Podcast here: https:/...
Dec 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In the second part of this episode, Abraham shares how he scaled up his mobile home park investing business, set-up systems and processes, hired professionals and made decisions that helped him focus on the most significant aspects of his journey. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,0...
Dec 23, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode, Abraham reveals his entrepreneurial success secrets and major influences that shaped his personality and mindset. Abraham, 25, is the 100th largest owner of mobile home parks in the U.S. with 11 parks totaling 632 lots. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,0...
Dec 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Dive deep into creating and analyzing small income streams that feed the river of business. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Chad here: titancapita...
Dec 15, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 23
With sales as a superpower, Chad tells us about his start in wholesaling and where he is now. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Chad here: https://w...
Dec 15, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
A Heroine story of love, loss and learning how to take control of her own financial independence. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn more on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Chat h...
Dec 09, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Joe takes us deeper into his transition from wholesale hustling to living on the road. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-000-roads-to-financial-independence/id1535813650 2. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com...
Dec 01, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Joe Bauer tells us about his early days of entrepreneurial life in school to his start in real estate. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Check out 10,000 Roads to FI Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 2. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuB... 3. Check out more about Joe on his ...
Dec 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
John Casmon explains the details of house hacking process and how he found a unique neighborhood in Chicago to invest. Elisa and John talk numbers and math for the house hacking model with a 4-plex. The process was duplicated after John and his wife created incredible value in their first investment property and decided to leverage their equity. But we pause to shed light on some lifestyle preferences that may not be what others expect from real estate investors. &...
Nov 24, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
John Casmon takes us through his early years as an entrepreneur when he learned about the division of money and net earnings after a day's work. John went on to work a few jobs through school and landing a career in marketing/advertising. It wasn't what he thought it would be. John's passion work was in running a youth group home but it wasn't bringing in any money. Listen in to learn from John's experience through these trying times and how he continued his passion work...
Nov 24, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
"Humble yourself... because you can't be the best in business if you think you're the best all the time." - Kyle Marcotte on attitude as a business owner At the age when most people think about jobs and school, Kyle Marcotte built a successful real estate syndication business and online coaching platform so he could be his own boss. He educates people to become entrepreneurs and to take control of their lives. Kyle goes on to speak about staying humble and recognizing hi...
Nov 17, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 16
"Hard work does NOT equal success." -Kyle Marcotte on components of success in business. At the age when most people think about jobs and school, Kyle Marcotte built a successful real estate syndication business and online coaching platform so he could be his own boss. He educates people to become entrepreneurs and to take control of their lives. Kyle sheds light on his morning routine, which includes quiet time, exercise and asking questions of himself. You'd be surpris...
Nov 17, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This is part two of the podcast interview with Francis Nguyen. Francis will be sharing how she is killing it with her side gigs and investments while exceling at a W2 job that she loves. Francis runs a profitable beauty salon and invests in real estate while generating dependable income at her beloved day job. When a day job is something you choose to do, it takes on a different meaning. Check out more resources on financial independence and apartment investing here: https://www.ezfiuniversity.c...
Nov 11, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Join me today to visit with Francis Nguyen. Francis will be sharing how she is killing it with her side gigs and investments while exceling at a W2 job that she loves. Francis runs a profitable beauty salon and invests in real estate while generating dependable income at her beloved day job. When a day job is something you choose to do, it takes on a different meaning. Check out more resources on financial independence and apartment investing here: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ Subscribe to ou...
Nov 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This is second part of the two parts interview. Dusten never worked at a regular corporation day job. To some people, it is a super scary to not have a stable Day Job. To Dusten, it is super scary to have a Day Job. He has tried his hands in a lot of things until he found his talent in design and real estate. He is going to share with us his journey to go from adventure to adventure, and how he figured out his path through trial and errors. Check out more resources on financial independence and ...
Nov 11, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This is first part of the two parts interview. Dusten never worked at a regular corporation day job. To some people, it is a super scary to not have a stable Day Job. To Dusten, it is super scary to have a Day Job. He has tried his hands in a lot of things until he found his talent in design and real estate. He is going to share with us his journey to go from adventure to adventure, and how he figured out his path through trial and errors. Check out more resources on financial independenc...
Nov 11, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This is part two of two-part interview. As a quick recap, Ryan Gibson is the owner of Spartan Investment Group. Spartan Investment Group owns storage units, new construction projects and mobile home parks. They are one of the hottest rising stars in the Real Estate world. Ryan shares how he builds his company block by block and implements accountability and system every step of the way. Ryan is never shy in explaining everything about running and growing a business on the fast track....
Nov 01, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This is part one of two-part interview. Meet Ryan Gibson, the owner of Spartan Investment Group. Spartan Investment Group owns storage units, new construction projects and mobile home parks. They are one of the hottest rising stars in the Real Estate world. Ryan shares how he builds his company block by block and implements accountability and system every step of the way. Ryan is never shy in explaining everything about running and growing a business on the fast track. Resources: &nb...
Oct 31, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Resources: You can find what Lane's Website here. https://simplepassivecashflow.com/ You can find out more content from EZ FI U at www.ezfiuniversity.com If you like what we do, please like our podcast and subscribe to our channel. This part 2 of a 2 episode video.
Oct 31, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Fresh out of college engineer, Lane, saw his co-worker passed away suddenly one day. To his surprise, people at work didn't really talk about it. The vulnerability of human life and how insecure one's financial world could be inspired him to embark on a quest to be financially free as soon as possible. He ate a lot of instant ramen, showered at work to save water and invested all his savings. Fast forward in less than 10 years, he is now financially free and living much comfortably. He is a well...
Oct 31, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Meet Hoa! Living on instant noodles and working on weekends allows her to accumulate knowledge and wealth to open her own practice. In 10 years, she built a highly systemized practice. Learn from Hoa on how to build a business that you can eventually step away instead of slaving day and night. Resources: You can find out more about Hoa's Unique Eye Wear Company at https://www.eyepiecesdallas.com/ You can find out more content from EZ FI U at www.ezfiuniversity.com If you ...
Oct 31, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Meet Hoa! Living on instant noodles and working on weekends allows her to accumulate knowledge and wealth to open her own practice. In 10 years, she built a highly systemized practice. Learn from Hoa on how to build a business that you can eventually step away instead of slaving day and night. Resources: You can find out more about Hoa's Unique Eye Wear Company at https://www.eyepiecesdallas.com/ You can find out more content from EZ FI U at www.ezfiuniversity.com If you like w...
Oct 31, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Did you know that Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation can help you save income tax? You might be missing out on paying zero tax! If you are thinking about 1031 exchange or someway to write off your tax income as a real estate professional, this may be just that thing you are looking for. This week, we have the King of Cost Segregation, Yonah Weiss, join us on our webinar series to help us understand following concept: 1. What is cost segregation and bonus depreciation? 2. How does it help in...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
