Episode Summary:

In this episode, Joe and Amanda share their journey of transitioning from traditional careers into real estate investing. Joe, a sergeant with the New York Police Department, found inspiration in Rich Dad, Poor Dad and took bold steps toward financial independence. Amanda, initially skeptical, gradually became involved as their real estate ventures expanded. Together, they now manage over 40 properties and have found success by leveraging continuous learning and a supportive community of real estate investors.

Key Highlights:

Joe’s Turning Point: Inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Joe realized he needed to take action to secure a better future for his family. His first real estate investment was a big leap of faith, but it set the stage for their success.
Amanda’s Initial Skepticism: Amanda supported Joe's efforts but didn’t expect real estate to be a long-term success. She was cautious about affecting their finances, especially with her pension in mind.
The Power of Community: Both Joe and Amanda found strength in joining a real estate investor community. The support, knowledge-sharing, and network they gained were pivotal in their growth.
Spousal Support: Amanda highlights the importance of backing each other, even when one partner isn’t fully convinced, as this encouragement helped Joe persist in his journey.
Real Estate Investor Mindset: Joe and Amanda both share how their mindsets evolved, from skepticism to active participation, and how they now embrace the power of networks and continuous learning to fuel their success.

About the Guest

Growing up in New York City Amanda and Joe always wanted to make a

difference in the world! So they both joined the NYPD. This is where their

story begins. When Amanda was pregnant with their second daughter

money started getting tight so Joe started looking for other sources of

income. This is when he found real estate investing and took action.

Amanda was his cheerleader always supporting him, but was working her

way through NYPD.

In 2021 Amanda had a rough year. She wasn’t able to be the mother, the

wife, or the person she was striving for! She went to Joe and He asked her

“What do you need to be happy?” This was the moment in her life where

she knew she needed a change.

Once Amanda joined Joe in Real Estate they became unstoppable. They

went from buying 1 house a year to buying 5 houses a year. They grew their

portfolio to over 40 Long Term holds.

Now because of their community, their education and their hard work

they have over 40 apartments and are involved in multiple business

ventures. To the point where Amanda was able to leave her six figure

salary to raise their children and expand their businesses!

Amanda : Joe :

IG : @thereal.estatemom.life IG : @_joe_riv_

FB : @amanda.culletonrivera FB : @joseph.rivera.5099

Amanda@cornerstoneassets.org

About the Host:

Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams - whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.

Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.

Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book "The Launch Button" was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of "Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities". His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh's wealth of experience.

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