In this episode of the Aid to Assets podcast, host Tiffany Watson interviews In this episode of the Aid to Assets podcast, host Tiffany Watson interviews Antonio Cousin, , from being a bank examiner to full-time real estate investor and broker-owner, delving into the intricacies of real estate investing and personal finance.
Antonio shares his journey from selling his house in Dallas and using the profit as seed capital to his disciplined approach to managing a full-time job alongside his real estate endeavors. He discusses the importance of understanding the numbers in both residential and commercial real estate, setting strategic goals like acquiring one property per year and leveraging different income streams for financial independence.
He also emphasizes continuous learning, aiming for the CCIM designation, and giving back through financial literacy education.
00:00:00 Aid to Assets Introduction
00:02:15 Antonio's Portfolio
00:03:07 Fear of Taking Action
00:03:49 First Real Estate Purchase
00:05:30 Overcoming Fear and Regrets
00:11:58 Managing Time and Discipline
00:16:27 Goal of Purchasing One Property a Year
00:17:25 Taxes and Personal Finance
00:18:14 Investing Seed Capital
00:19:01 Wealth Building and Generational Impact
00:20:26 Financial Education and Community Outreach
00:22:20 Networking and Bridging Knowledge Gap
00:24:00 Commercial vs. Residential Investing
00:25:38 Educational Resources
00:27:16 Creating Passive Income Streams
00:30:40 Work-Optional Lifestyle
00:34:07 Financial Preparation for RE
00:34:16 Big Deposits and Loan Preparation
00:39:23 RE Investment Strategies
00:40:20 Expanding Real Estate Portfolio
00:42:24 Syndication and Networking
00:46:48 Deal Analysis and Investment Ratios
00:50:57 Personal Finance and Lending
00:51:25 Vision for the Business
00:52:03 Commercial Focus and Education
00:52:55 Financial Goals and Passive Income
00:53:46 The Financial Flows Podcast
00:54:09 Connect with Antonio
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194
The Road Less Stupid: https://www.amazon.com.au/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269
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