In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Mike Rice to talk about a lifetime spent around real estate. Mike shares how growing up in a real estate family eventually led him into the business, his early days in mortgages, and what it was like navigating the 2008 housing crash. The conversation dives into the realities of the industry, from starting and running a mortgage company to transitioning into real estate auctions during the foreclosure crisis. Mike also shares stories from teaching high school, coaching tennis, and ultimately finding his way back into real estate in North Carolina. Along the way, Ethan and Mike talk about fatherhood, business lessons, flipping houses, and building something that can impact future generations.

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