Build Financial Freedom As An Active Duty Service Member Through Real Estate Investing

In this episode of The Download with D'Lo, we sit down with Eric—an active-duty service member, fund manager, and real estate investor—to discuss the secrets of managing insane workloads, balancing military life with business, and how anyone (especially veterans) can leverage real estate to create long-term wealth. Eric shares insights on house hacking, time management, partnerships, and why waking up at 4 AM isn’t the only way to success.

🚀 Topics Covered:

• How Eric juggles a W-2 job, property management, and investing
• The best real estate strategies for veterans
• How to find the right business partners
• Why delayed gratification is the key to financial success
• The biggest mistakes new investors make

💡 Want to learn more? Connect with Eric at PropertiesWithParagon.com

00:00 - Intro: Meet Eric
02:00 - How Eric Balances Military Life & Real Estate
07:30 - The Power of Delegation in Business
13:45 - VA Loans: The Most Underutilized Wealth Tool
19:30 - How to Get Started in Real Estate with No Money
26:15 - Why Finding the Right Partner is Everything
32:40 - Does Waking Up at 4 AM Actually Matter?
38:10 - How to Build Long-Term Wealth & Financial Freedom
44:55 - Final Takeaways & Where to Find Eric