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In today’s episode, Marco dives deep into one of the most practical and powerful tools for real estate success — SMART goal setting. Today’s question comes from Charms, who writes in with a thoughtful list of topics every new investor should be asking about: how to create achievable real estate goals for 2021 and beyond, what kind of cash flow investors can expect outside of expensive markets like California, whether to set up a company before buying a first rental, and even which personal finance tools and books are worth the time. Marco breaks it all down with clarity and enthusiasm, focusing on how beginner investors — especially couples still working full-time jobs — can use SMART goals to chart a realistic path toward financial freedom. He also shares his personal habits for continuous learning, from paper books to eBooks and Audible, and offers straightforward advice on tracking your finances without overcomplicating the process. Whether you’re aiming to replace your income with cash-flowing rentals or simply want a framework to measure your progress, this episode will help you turn broad ambitions into specific, measurable, and time-bound results.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how to set SMART goals that actually move you toward your investing dreams — and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to build wealth through real estate!

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Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020)

This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated.

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