In this riveting interview, I sit down with Cam Cooper, a 29-year-old real estate prodigy who's juggled house hacking, short-term rentals, coaching, and much more, all alongside a demanding full-time career as a Data Analyst. From hosting an Atlanta real estate meetup to overcoming early investment hurdles, Cam unveils his captivating journey packed with lessons for every investor. Tune in for a treasure trove of takeaways, regardless of where you stand in your investing voyage. Timeline: 0:00 - intro 1:34 - Cam shares his background and overview of his real estate investing journey in Atlanta 3:57 - What is house hacking & why is that Cam's preferred investing method 10:57 - Cam shares the story of his first eviction (reel) 20:34 - How Cam made himself a central figure in the Atlanta real estate meetup & turned it into opportunities 27:56 - What is a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) and why is Cam becoming one? 34:09 - How Cam's W2 enabled him to succeed as a real estate investor 36:57 - What are Cam's longer-term goals? 41:34 - Why is age 36 his target for making his W2 "optional?" 46:33 - Cam's final word on effective networking