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8 Real Estate Mistakes I Made (and How to Avoid Them)
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
Everyone tells you to 10X your goals, but what if the key to exponential growth is mastering the small, boring stuff first?
Chasing too many opportunities might feel productive, but what happens when “doing more” actually costs you time and money?
Waiting until you “feel ready” to invest could cost you years of growth. How do you get started even when you don’t have everything figured out?
Everyone has advice — but how do you filter it so you’re not building your business on someone else’s version of success?
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.
Join the Agent Investor Facebook Group here.
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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
Everyone tells you to 10X your goals, but what if the key to exponential growth is mastering the small, boring stuff first?
Chasing too many opportunities might feel productive, but what happens when “doing more” actually costs you time and money?
Waiting until you “feel ready” to invest could cost you years of growth. How do you get started even when you don’t have everything figured out?
Everyone has advice — but how do you filter it so you’re not building your business on someone else’s version of success?
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.
Join the Agent Investor Facebook Group here.
I'd love it if you subscribed to the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps feed the algorithm and reach more agents!
Check out this episode on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
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