C.J. Smith is a real estate investor from Minnesota. He’s passionate about helping beginners get into real estate. His favorite hobby is yoga and getting to bed on time. He’s a former NFL player and proud NDSU (North Dakota State University) alumni.

On This Episode Of The Free Your Energy Podcast

C.J. Smith is a real estate investor from Minnesota. He’s passionate about helping beginners get into real estate. His favorite hobby is yoga and getting to bed on time. He’s a former NFL player and proud NDSU (North Dakota State University) alumni.

On This Episode Of The Free Your Energy Podcast

C.J. Smith is a real estate investor from Minnesota. He’s passionate about helping beginners get into real estate. His favorite hobby is yoga and getting to bed on time. He’s a former NFL player and proud NDSU (North Dakota State University) alumni.

On This Episode Of The Free Your Energy Podcast

[2:00] The mindset needed to be financially free

[3:05] How do you break away from your family structure financially and become your person?

[4:18] What did you have to overcome to get to where you are mentally now?

[7:15] When you lost football and your identity, how did you handle that?

[9:00] What were the two most important habits to you at that time?

[10:45] What is your sleep routine like now? When do you wake up?

[13:50] What is step one to start house hacking?

[42:01] Is there a change of attitude in the social circle?

[16:46] What is a Realtor, and what role do they function in the process?

[18:10] You mentioned “Going with a direct lender if the relationship is built” what does that mean?

[20:40] Explain some of these buzzwords around real estate so the common person can understand.

[21:58] What do you think is the best way to house hack? Which market is the best?

[23:22] What is a realistic timeframe for how long it takes to cash flow form idea?

[25:50] How do you spend your day today?

[28:14] What is the one thing you are working on right now that needs to be integrated?

[29:00] What were the two most important habits to you at that time?

[30:45] What is your sleep routine like now? When do you wake up?

[33:50] What is step one to start house hacking?

[32:05] Do you have a men’s group?

[33:21] $42,000 every year for the rest of your life, how? Step one? How are you executing it?

[37:45] What is your financial independence number?

[40:40] One meal by the best chef: appetizer, entree, dessert, and beverage - what is it?