Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing

MB500: 500th Episode Special — My Honest Answers to Your Biggest Questions


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To celebrate 500 episodes of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Podcast, Michael flips the script and answers your biggest questions. Listeners submitted their favorite episodes plus their most burning questions about scaling, quitting a W-2, raising capital, working with brokers, avoiding bad deals, parenting, mindset, and even… Michael’s net worth. This special episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom from a decade of podcasting and real-world investing experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Time is not the real barrier — priority is. With 5 focused hours a week, you can build a multimillion-dollar real estate business on the side.
  • When to quit your W-2? It’s personal. Burn-the-boats works for some, but most people exit when acquisition fees and deal income create a meaningful financial runway.
  • Comfort zone determines whether you buy a duplex or a 50-unit. Touring larger properties stretches your perceived limits instantly.
  • Raising capital is easier than you think. Engineers, introverts, and first-timers routinely raise $500K–$750K within 60 days with the right playbook.
  • You don’t need to raise all the money yourself. Capital raisers and deal finders are natural partners — leverage ecosystems and joint ventures.
  • How to stand out to brokers: Build a team first, stop using newbie language, stay responsive, and meet them in person.
  • Know when to walk away from a deal: Sometimes you should — sometimes you shouldn’t. Experienced mentors help you see the difference.
  • Focus on passive income, not net worth. Financial freedom is when passive income exceeds living expenses.
  • Most valuable life lesson for his kids: Live intentionally. Not defaulting into a career or life path.
  • Success is less about outcomes and more about who you become. Mindset, peace, and character matter more than money.


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