Episode 120 - Surviving the Ups and Downs of Real Estate Investing

Like most things in life, real estate investing comes with its own challenges and triumphs. 

In this episode, Craig and Zeona are joined by Cam Cooper, a former tenant, certified house-hacker, and co-founder of a Real Estate Pro Meetup group in Atlanta.

Although relatively new in the game, Cam has already managed to survive every investor’s nightmare—a terrible tenant and the unexpected costs that come with it!

Filled with key lessons that may smoothen their journey into financial independence, aspiring real estate investors will not want to miss this episode! 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[5:48] Cam’s First Encounter With House Hacking
[7:51] From Tenant to House Hacker— Cam Secures His First Deal!
[12:11] How to Distribute Utility Payments When House Hacking
[15:29] Rushing Into a Deal Leads to Unexpected Challenges
[20:08] Terrible Tenants and What It Takes to Evict Them
[26:29] Paying It Forward: Cam Starts a MeetUp Group
[29:58] How Cam Survives the Aftermath of the Eviction
[32:36] House-Hacking or Medium-Term Rentals: What’s Next for Cam?
[34:56] Cam and Z’s Thoughts on Furnishing a Medium-Term Rental
 
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