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