Most people get into real estate because they want freedom. But for a lot of agents, that dream turns into a trap. Long hours, constant pressure, and a business that depends entirely on how much you can personally grind.

When I look back at my own career, I realize that most of my biggest mistakes didn’t come from a lack of effort. They came from how I was spending my time. I was thinking too big when I should’ve been mastering the basics. I was juggling too many projects instead of doubling down on what I could be great at. And I was mistaking motion for progress.

The truth is, most of us learn these lessons the hard way. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of “10X thinking,” shiny new business ideas, and endless hustle. But sustainable success in real estate, especially as an agent investor, doesn’t come from doing everything. It comes from doing the right things, repeatedly, over a long period of time.

In this episode, I share the 8 biggest mistakes I’ve made in my real estate career, and how you can avoid them.

Things You'll Learn

About the Host

Tom Cafarella is a real estate investor, agent, coach, and entrepreneur who helps real estate agents achieve financial freedom through investing. Agent Investor is the only brand that helps real agents get off the real estate roller coaster and start building wealth by investing in real estate.

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