This week on YAP, we are chatting with Robert Leonard, entrepreneur, investor, and previous motocross athlete. Robert is also the host of the popular podcast, Millennial Investing which he started to reach millennials thirsty for financial knowledge. Millennial Investing guides millennial investors getting into long-term stock market investing, options trading, and more with guests such as Matt Higgins, Tom Bilyeu, Lewis Howes, and Kevin O’Leary.  

In this episode, we talk about Robert’s beginnings in motocross and the life lessons he learned from it, Robert’s experience in college, and how he got started in investing. We’ll also discuss how you can get started in real estate, how you can invest with a couple thousand in the bank, and Robert’s best financial learnings and advice for those looking to get started.

If you’ve been looking to get into real estate investments, this episode with Robert’s step-by-step process is for you! 

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Timestamps:

01:10 - Robert’s Background As a Motorcross Racer

04:49 - What Motorcross Instilled in Robert 

09:17 - Robert’s Experience in College

11:38 - How to Look at Stocks

16:54 - Biggest Lessons From Warren Buffett

19:32 - Robert’s Start in Investing

23:24 - How to Get Started in Real Estate

27:25 - Pros and Cons to Renting

30:21 - What to Do with 20K in the Bank 

34:59 - Good vs. Bad Real Estate Investment

38:45 - Robert’s Thoughts on Index Funds

42:30 - Advice on How To Evaluate Speculative Investments 

45:02 - Robert’s Biggest Learnings From Michael Michawitz

48:12 - Robert’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwleonard

Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobertleonard/?hl=en

Millennial Investing Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/millennial-investing/