Freedom Real Estate Podcast

🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 32 🚀From Teacher Overseas to CEO: The Evolution of Andrew Bosco

Andrew Freed sits down with Andrew Bosco to unpack his journey from teaching overseas to leading Candor Investment Group — and what it really took to get there.

They covered:✨ From teaching overseas to real estate — and the biggest lessons from living abroad✨ His definition of freedom & first house hack✨ W2 vs. entrepreneur — and the catalyst that pushed him full-time✨ How building a marketing funnel grew his business✨ Off-market tactics that actually work✨ Stepping into the CEO/President role at Candor Investment Group✨ KPIs agents focus on that don’t move the needle✨ Books, discipline, 10-year vision & advice to his younger self

👉 If you’re navigating W2 vs. entrepreneurship or building toward real freedom — this episode is for you.

📲 Follow usAndrew Freed — Facebook & LinkedIn | @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot — Facebook & LinkedInAndrew Bosco — Facebook & LinkedIn | @andrewbosco91 on Instagram

💬 W2 security or full entrepreneurial freedom — what would you choose?

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🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 31 🚀Raising Capital, Off-Market Deals & Scaling with Axel Ragnarson

Andrew sits down with Axel Ragnarson to break down what it really takes to build a multifamily portfolio from a young age — and scale it the right way.

They covered:

✨ How Axel found real estate at a young age✨ What his first deal looked like — and where he found the money✨ Who his main mentor was — and how he earned that mentorship✨ Becoming an off-market specialist & the tactics he used to grow✨ Best practices for sourcing off-market opportunities✨ Raising capital the right way✨ Why he became a vertically integrated operator✨ Building his own property management company✨ Advice he’d give his younger self

👉 If you want to scale in multifamily, master off-market deals, and build long-term wealth — this episode is for you.

📲 Follow usAndrew Freed — Facebook & LinkedIn | @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot — Facebook & LinkedInAxel Ragnarson — LinkedIn | Instagram

💬 If you could give your younger self one piece of investing advice, what would it be?

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🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 30 🚀Insurance, Entrepreneurship & Asset Protection with David Melzer

Andrew and Artem sit down with David Melzer to break down insurance, business, and protecting what you build.

They covered:✨ How David entered the insurance world and found real estate✨ Tools that helped him scale his organization✨ Why insurance premiums have surged — and what homeowners & investors can do✨ The biggest myths about insurance today✨ Common mistakes in entrepreneurship and coverage✨ Umbrella policies, claims, LLC vs. personal liability✨ A book that shaped him✨ Work-life balance✨ His biggest business/investing mistake — and the lesson behind it

👉 If you’re building wealth, this episode will help you protect it.

📲 Follow usAndrew Freed — Facebook & LinkedIn | @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot — Facebook & LinkedInDavid Melzer — LinkedIn | Facebook (Davey Melzer) | Instagram @propertyclaimconsultant

💬 What’s one mistake that taught you the most in business?

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🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 29 🚀From Construction to Real Estate: Building Wealth with John MarcheseIn this episode, Andrew sits down with John Marchese to unpack John’s journey — from traveling the world, to building a construction business, to becoming a real estate investor and co-founder of Blue Canyon Equity Partners.✨ John’s early travels and how they shaped his mindset✨ How he started and scaled his construction business✨ When real estate clicked as a powerful wealth vehicle✨ Transitioning from owning a construction company to buying real estate✨ Partnering in real estate — how John structured partnerships then vs. now✨ 1031 exchanges: what he sold, why he sold it, and what he rolled into✨ How Blue Canyon Equity Partners was formed✨ What’s next for John and his investment strategy✨ 3 pieces of advice John would give his younger self to guarantee success👉 Tune in for a real, practical breakdown of building wealth through skills, partnerships, and smart transitions.📲 Follow us on socialAndrew Freed on Facebook & LinkedIn — @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot on Facebook & LinkedInJohn Marchese — Facebook, LinkedIn— @john.e.marchese on Instagram 💬 What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned on your investing journey so far?#freedomrealestatepodcast #Episode29 #JohnMarchese #AndrewFreed #RealEstateInvesting #ConstructionToRealEstate #1031Exchange #Partnerships #WealthBuilding #Entrepreneurship

🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 28 🤝Partnerships in Real Estate: Wins, Red Flags & Hard Lessons

In this episode, Andrew and Artem get real about partnerships — what works, what doesn’t, and when to walk away.

✨ How to find your first or second real estate partner✨ What Andrew looks for in a potential partner (beyond early success)✨ Character traits that build strong, lasting partnerships✨ Red flags that signal a partnership might not work out✨ When to salvage a partnership — and when it’s time to walk away✨ Mistakes and tough deals Andrew and Artem have experienced firsthand

👉 Tune in and learn how the right partnerships can accelerate your real estate journey

📲 Follow us on socialAndrew Freed on Facebook & LinkedIn — @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot on Facebook & LinkedIn

💬 Have you ever had a partnership that taught you a big lesson? Share it below!

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Andrew, Artem, and Eric Katsikas sit down for a deep, honest conversation about mindset, money, and what real financial security actually looks like. Eric shares his journey from a traditional W-2 path to becoming an entrepreneur and investor-focused loan officer — and why betting on yourself can be safer than relying on a paycheck.

This episode is all about challenging conditioning, adapting through economic cycles, and building a business that survives both up and down markets.

You’ll hear about:✨ Eric’s journey — background, daily life, and evolution🏢 W-2 vs entrepreneur — conditioning, mindset, and breaking the “job security” myth🏘️ First multifamily deal — lessons learned early📈 2012 → today — growing through cycles and uncertainty🌊 Scaling in turbulent markets — staying profitable up and down🤝 Broker vs lender — what investors need to know📚 Influences & books — including Tony Robbins🎯 Advice to his younger self💰 Why he’s an investor-focused loan officer — and why it’s rare

Fire Questions ⚡

• The biggest mortgage myth Eric wants to shut down

• The most common mistake buyers make when applying for a loan

• Loan first or deal first? Eric’s real answer

• Thoughts on 50-year mortgages 👀

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating the W-2 world, investing in real estate, or building real financial resilience — not the illusion of it.📲 Follow & ConnectAndrew Freed — Facebook & LinkedIn | @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot — Facebook & LinkedInEric Katsikas — Facebook & LinkedIn | @eric_katsikas_home_loans on Instagram

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From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Freedom: Toby’s Story 🏠🔥

Andrew, Artem, and Toby sit down for one of the most raw and powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Toby opens up about his journey from addiction and homelessness to owning hundreds of units — and the mindset, habits, and lessons that changed everything. This episode is about resilience, growth, and redefining what freedom really means.

You’ll hear about:✨ Toby’s origin story — how he got started in real estate and what pulled him forward⬇️ Hitting the valley early — why he’s grateful he struggled so soon🧠 Personal development & recovery — the mentors, gurus, and principles that helped him stay on track🏢 His first real estate deal — and what it taught him🔥 Why he didn’t revert back — practical tools that helped him break old patterns📈 Challenges at every level — beginner, intermediate, and scaling to hundreds of units🌍 Defining freedom — what it means to Toby today✈️ Going hands-off — how long it took to step back and start traveling🗓️ A day in his life now — business, balance, and priorities💡 Advice to his younger self📚 Books that shaped his mindset

This one is a must-listen for anyone who believes their past doesn’t define their future.

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🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 25From Lawyer to Multifamily Mogul: Yosef Lee’s Journey 🏢🚀I sat down with Yosef Lee to dive into his journey from practicing law to building a massive multifamily portfolio. We unpack how he turned his legal expertise into an entrepreneurial advantage, scaled from his first deal to over 1,100 rental units, and discovered the “why” that drives him. This episode is full of actionable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to level up their game.You’ll hear about:✨ Yosef’s origin story — what got him into law and how he discovered multifamily & entrepreneurship🏢 His first multifamily deal — what it looked like and lessons learned🧠 Leveraging legal knowledge into business — what he handled vs. partners, and how that became a strength💸 Scaling from 44 units to 1,100 — cash, capital raising, and strategy behind growth💡 3 pieces of advice to his younger self❤️ Finding your “why” — how Yosef proposed and how he helps others discover theirs to take action📚 Book recommendations that shaped his mindset📲 Follow us on socialAndrew Freed — Facebook & LinkedIn | @InvestorFreed on InstagramArtem Sopot — Facebook & LinkedInYosef Your Korean Brosef Lee — Facebook | Yosef Your Brosef Lee — LinkedIn | @yosefyourbroseflee on Instagram#FreedomRealEstatePodcast #Episode25 #YosefLee #MultifamilyInvesting #InvestorJourney #ScalingUp #EntrepreneurMindset #FreedomFinancial

🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 24Scaling Up: Mentors, Mindset, and Bigger Real Estate Plays with Michael Videtta 🏢🚀

I sat down with Michael Videtta to talk through the real transition many investors struggle with — moving from residential deals into larger commercial portfolios. We get into how mentorship, mindset, and leadership evolve as the deals get bigger, and what actually changes when you start playing at a higher level.

This episode is practical, reflective, and for investors ready to scale.

You’ll hear about:✨ Michael’s entrepreneurial origin story🧠 The mentors who accelerated his growth🏢 Moving from residential to commercial investing🔁 Lessons learned from larger portfolio acquisitions💥 Stepping into capital raising and bigger deals🎨 Building businesses outside of real estate🏠 Shifting from investor-focused agent to operator📈 The principles guiding his investing today🚀 What’s next for Michael — in business and life📚 Advice to his younger self + book recs

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🎙️ Freedom Real Estate Podcast — Episode 23From Hustle to Mastery: Sales, Strategy, and Scaling with Marco Epifani 🏡🔥

Andrew Freed sits down with Marco Epifani to unpack the mindset shift from early entrepreneurial drive to mastering sales as a true craft — and how that evolution led Marco from house hacking to flipping hundreds of properties and operating at a high level in real estate.

This episode dives deep into sales psychology, negotiation, daily habits, and what actually separates top performers from everyone else. It’s raw, tactical, and packed with lessons for anyone serious about scaling in real estate or sales.

You’ll hear about:

✨ Marco’s early entrepreneurial drive

📚 The sales book that changed everything

🏠 From house hacking to flipping at scale

🔥 Mastering sales through hundreds of deals

🤝 Win-win negotiation (off-market vs listings)

📈 Patterns from first deal to hundreds

🎯 What top 5% agents do differently

⏰ Daily habits behind his success

🚀 What’s next for Marco

If you want to elevate your sales game, think bigger in real estate, and understand what mastery actually looks like — this episode is for you.

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