This episode reveals how small, courageous steps like house hacking and steady learning can transform a beginner into a confident investor capable of building long-term wealth through appreciation, strategic planning, and a mindset grounded in action and possibility.

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(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent and Reintroducing Guest Chase Louderback

(00:18) - Revisiting Chase's First Appearance and Early Syndication Work

(00:42) - Setting the Goal for This Conversation and How Mattias and Chase First Connected

(01:05) - Chase's First Deal in College and What Led Him to Become an Agent

(02:20) - Why Chase Sought Speed and Control by Getting His Real Estate License

(03:00) - How Long Chase Invested Before Getting His License and Early Challenges

(03:30) - When Brokerages Merged and How Their Real Estate Clubs Joined Forces

(04:05) - Understanding Chase's Two Path Career Split and How It Slowed Growth

(05:10) - Underestimating What Was Possible and How Limiting Beliefs Held Him Back

(06:20) - Mattias Reflects on Chase's Accomplishments and Sets Up the New Investor Framework

(07:15) - Choosing Between Becoming an Agent or Becoming a Wholesaler When Starting Out

(08:35) - Why Chase Recommends New Investors Avoid Wholesaling and Focus on Agency

(09:20) - Why Working Under an Experienced Agent Can Be the Ideal Starting Point

(10:15) - How W-2 Income Helps New Agents Qualify for Their First House Hack

(11:15) - Creative House Hacking Approaches for First Time Investors

(12:33) - Matching Your Career Path to Your Long Term Real Estate Goals

(13:00) - Why House Hacking Works and How Modern Tech Makes Renting Rooms Easier

(13:48) - Understanding the Power of Appreciation and Buying in the Right Location

(14:30) - Mattias on the Importance of Swinging Early and Getting Your First Deal

(15:00) - Why Having a Mentor Protects You From Beginner Mistakes

(16:00) - Long Term Wealth Through Appreciation and Holding Properties

(16:45) - How Every Market Is Different and Why Cash Flow vs Appreciation Depends on Geography

(17:46) - Why Out-of-State Rentals Often Make Less Sense for New Investors

(18:35) - How Small Cash Flow Gains Compound Over Time

(20:10) - How to Build a 5 Year Base Using Low-Down Payment House Hacks

(21:05) - Builder Advantages and the Benefits of Living in New Construction

(21:50) - Erica and Mattias' Family Approach to Early Investing

(22:14) - Why House Hacking Is Still Chase's Preferred Starting Strategy

(24:20) - Using HELOCs for Safety, Not for Down Payments

(26:00) - Building Flexibility Through Creative Capital Structures

(26:25) - Chase's Full Step-by-Step Plan to Scale From Zero to Large Deals

(27:47) - How to Build Relationships and Earn Access to Better Off-Market Deals

(28:33) - Why Smaller Properties Can Be More Work and Carry Higher Risk

(29:39) - Fear Barriers and How Investors Grow Into Larger Deals

(30:54) - Why There Is No Rule Requiring You to Start Small

(32:47) - Why Brand New Townhouses Can Still Be Smart First Investments

(33:00) - Incentives, Builder Warranties, and Lending Advantages

(34:34) - How Syndications Act Like a 401k for High-Earning Agents

(35:39) - Understanding Depreciation, Cost Segregation, and LP Advantages

(36:24) - Tax Strategy Considerations and CPA Guidance for Agents

(37:39) - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude for Chase Returning to the Studio

Contact Chase Louderback

https://chaselouderback.funkhousergroup.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057614462430&locale=gn_PY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-louderback/

If Chase’s journey taught anything, it is that small steps taken with courage can build a powerful foundation for long-term wealth. Start where you are, learn as you go, and commit to the path. For more inspiration and guidance, visit https://reiagent.com