Tim Bratz reveals how ownership, patience, and disciplined control turn investing into a vehicle for long-term freedom rather than stress, chaos, or short-term hustle-driven decisions.

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(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:30) - Welcoming Tim Bratz to the Show

(01:00) - Tim Bratz Elevator Pitch and Real Estate Background

(02:25) - Raising Capital and Balancing Deal Flow

(03:38) - Early Career Lessons From Commercial Brokerage

(04:28) - Discovering the Power of Residual Income

(05:27) - Why Long-Term Holding Builds Real Wealth

(06:00) - Leaving New York and Relocating to Charleston

(07:15) - Entering Real Estate During the Financial Collapse

(08:45) - Learning Creative Financing and Off-Market Deals

(09:53) - First Multifamily Purchase and Market Fear

(11:10) - Why Cheap Deals Were Risky at the Time

(12:26) - Interest Rates, Insurance, and Market Headwinds

(14:05) - The Hidden Damage of Poor Property Management

(16:27) - Why NOI Control Drives Property Value

(18:40) - Understanding Cap Rates and Income Valuation

(21:05) - How Expense Increases Destroy Valuations

(24:10) - Why Multifamily Opportunities Are Emerging Again

(26:38) - Scaling Effects of Small Rent Changes

(28:30) - Passive Investing Through Syndications Explained

(31:45) - Limited Partner Benefits and Preferred Returns

(35:06) - Tax Advantages for Real Estate Professionals

(39:02) - Using a Spouse to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional

(41:23) - Retirement Accounts vs Active Capital

(43:06) - Golden Nugget Mindset for Investors

(45:37) - Recommended Book and Life Philosophy

(47:22) - How to Connect With Tim Bratz

(48:28) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro

Contact Tim Bratzhttps://legacywealthholdings.com/

https://youtube.com/@LegacyWealth

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