Real Estate Investing for Beginners

Balancing Acts: Sophie Alexis on Juggling IT and Real Estate for a Greater Purpose

Trung Huynh Season 1 Episode 3

Welcome to 'Real Estate Investing for Beginners'! Join your host, Trung Huynh, a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience, as he features Sophie Alexis, an ambitious real estate investor and IT security professional. Discover Sophie's inspiring journey, her vision of developing affordable modular housing communities, and the strategic steps she took to achieve real estate success. Learn about balancing a full-time job with investing, the power of mentorship, effective time management, and the importance of networking. Get practical advice on starting with limited capital, strategies like wholesaling, and overcoming initial fears. Tune in for expert insights, personal anecdotes, and comprehensive guidance to kickstart your real estate investing journey.

00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Investing for Beginners 
00:45 Meet Sophie Alexis: Balancing IT and Real Estate 
01:54 Sophie's Inspiration and Early Challenges 
03:29 Overcoming Intimidation in Real Estate 
09:51 Balancing a Full-Time Job with Real Estate 
12:38 Time Management and Learning Resources 
18:33 The Importance of Mentorship 
20:15 The Importance of Double-Checking in Real Estate 
22:06 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis 
22:59 Starting Your Real Estate Journey 
25:05 Wholesaling: A Viable Entry Point 
27:15 Challenges of Fix and Flip Projects 
30:50 Learning from Mistakes: The Pool Story 
32:32 Ultimate Goals and Vision 
35:26 Advice for Aspiring Investors 
40:16 Taking the First Step 
40:46 Conclusion and Encouragement


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