Bio: As a dedicated husband and a loving father of two, Paul Lee understands the importance of creating a life of abundance, both in terms of financial security and time freedom. In today's fast-paced world, Paul wears multiple hats. Not only does he work a full-time job as a corporate banking underwriter, but he is also a real estate investor, managing a $2.0 million portfolio of eight units, and a seller of exotic plants. To date, his real estate portfolio is estimated to generate $4.5k of cash flow per month, and his "exotic plants" side hustle has netted him $100,000 over the course of two years.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW:
00:00 - Intro
02:17 - Paul’s Background
04:06 - everyreitool.com
05:18 - Getting started
06:09 - Selling Rare Plants
08:14 - Choosing Real Estate
11:07 - Househacking
14:39 - FHA Self Sufficiency Test
18:24 - Defining Success
20:43 - Favorite Success Story
22:50 - Most Valuable Lesson Learned
23:48 - Overcoming Challenges and Mindset
25:11 - Fast Track Success
26:28 - Key To Success
29:09 - Book Recommendation
29:57 - Tech Recommendation
31:01 - Connect with Paul
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The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
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