Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Ken and Kara Cortez, two passionate real estate investors, sharing their journey into the world of real estate investing. Join hosts Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster as they dive deep into Ken and Kara's decision-making process, their first steps into investing, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you on your path to financial freedom. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you find our content helpful! 🌟 #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #InvestorJourney #WealthBuildingRent To Retirement Academy:https://www.renttoretirement.com/academy
Key Moments:
00:00:06 - Introduction and welcome Ken and Kara Cortez
00:00:20 - How Ken and Kara started their real estate investing journey
00:01:26 - The decision to go with turnkey investing
00:02:00 - Discovering the benefits of real estate investing
00:03:06 - What attracted Ken and Kara to real estate
00:04:05 - The importance of planning for the future
00:05:58 - Discussing the advantages of investing out of state
00:07:29 - Overcoming fears and misconceptions about real estate investing
00:09:36 - The excitement and surprises along the investing journey
00:10:15 - Learning and adapting throughout the process
00:11:53 - Building a community and network through real estate
00:13:16 - Exploring tax benefits and strategies in real estate investing
00:16:13 - The importance of having a structured plan and setting goals
00:18:12 - Incorporating children into the investing journey
00:20:09 - Insights gained from the Rent to Retirement Academy
00:22:16 - Future plans and goals for Ken and Kara's real estate portfolio
00:24:45 - The mindset shift from learning about real estate to actively investing
00:27:01 - The sense of urgency to start investing and learning by doing
00:29:53 - The importance of honest communication and setting goals as a couple
00:32:20 - Advice for those hesitant to take the first step in real estate investing
00:34:36 - Final thoughts and encouragement to take action in real estate investing
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