| ? Get Your Free Copy of "How to Buy Your First Investment Property" - https://bit.ly/3E864mH What does it take to leave a stable career and jump into real estate investing full-time? In this episode of the Rich Dad Real Estate Show, host Jaren Sustar sits down with Erica Costanzo, a former nurse and mother of four, who made the bold leap into real estate—and hasn’t looked back. Erica shares her journey from burnout in the medical field to becoming a successful real estate investor through house hacking, flips, and building a rental portfolio. Her story is not just inspiring, but full of practical advice for anyone looking to break into the real estate game, especially if you’re juggling family and career responsibilities. Erica explains how she replaced her nursing income with fix-and-flips and dives into the strategies that helped her scale quickly—like leveraging other people’s money and focusing on smart, calculated risks. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that drains you, Erica’s story will show you that there’s another way. Tune in to hear how she went from house hacking to pulling in six figures on her flips, all while creating the life she wanted for her family. 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Meet Erica Costanzo: From Nurse to Real Estate Investor 01:02 Erica's Journey: Balancing Nursing and Real Estate 03:19 First Steps in Real Estate: House Hacking and Live-In Flips 05:34 The Power of Personal Property in Real Estate Investing 07:04 Taking the Leap: Leaving Nursing for Real Estate 12:12 The Importance of Networking in Real Estate 14:11 Securing Your Financial Future with Gold 16:30 Networking Success: Erica's First Major Deal 17:55 Understanding Wholesaling in Real Estate 18:43 Analyzing the First Deal 18:51 Building Relationships with Wholesalers 20:25 The Numbers Behind the Deal 22:03 Mastering Your Real Estate Niche 25:18 Key Elements of a Successful Flip 30:10 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors 33:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ----- Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks, and individuals should conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions. |
Robert Toru Kiyosaki (born April 8, 1947) is an American businessman and author. Kiyosaki is the founder of Rich Global LLC and the Rich Dad Company, a private financial education company that provides personal finance and business education to people through books and videos. The company's main revenues come from franchisees of the Rich Dad seminars that are conducted by independent individuals using Kiyosaki's brand name for a fee. He is also the creator of the Cashflow board and software games to educate adults and children about business and financial concepts.
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