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Are you interested in learning how to leverage real estate to protect your investments from inflation? Or maybe you're inspired by success stories of overcoming incredible odds to achieve financial freedom?
Then this episode is for you. Diego Corzo, an undocumented immigrant, climbed the ranks to build a $20 million real estate business, and his journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Diego joins hosts Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch to discuss the impacts of inflation on real estate, the protective benefits of investing in real estate, and his rags-to-riches story that shows how determination and resourcefulness can lead to astounding success in the field.
On this episode of Podcasts, Diego shares his story from facing legal work and driving challenges in the U.S. to achieving financial independence at age 26. We delve into how he used masterminds and partnerships to scale his investments, transitioning from house hacking to a multimillion-dollar portfolio.
Listen in to learn about the balance of risk and conservatism in real estate investing, the importance of local market understanding, and leveraging opportunities during times of fear in the market. Diego also shares his insights on the value of masterminds and his perspective on maximizing returns on equity.
Key Takeaways
- Diego Corzo's inspiring journey
- Undocumented status and DACA challenges
- From his first $20,000 condo to a $20M portfolio
- How Diego started in real estate
- Purchased the first condo with the help of family and friends
- Navigated lender challenges as a DACA recipient
- Diego’s strategy for growth
- Transitioned to house hacking four-bedroom homes
- Partnered with Pascal to leverage complementary strengths
- The importance of partnerships
- Dividing roles and leveraging expertise in investments
- Learning from mistakes and evolving unfair advantages
- The role of masterminds in Diego’s success
- Influenced by “Think and Grow Rich” and podcast about go abundance
- Grew net worth from $25,000 through mentorship and mastermind guidance
- Navigating market cycles
- Balancing greed and fear in market behavior
- Leveraging opportunities during times of market fear
- Masterminds’ impact on career growth
- Guidance from mentors propelled his real estate team’s success
- Started his mastermind group, focusing on return on equity and cost segregation
- Diego's advice for younger self
- Regrets about not thinking big enough and leveraging more borrowed money
- Learning from past opportunities for future growth in real estate
- Promotional message
- Enrolling in the Apartments 101 Masterclass for apartment investing
- Diego Corzo's contact information and focus on financially independent investors
Don’t miss this enlightening discussion with Diego Corzo on building a successful real estate business against all odds and learn how you, too, can achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investment.
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