In this episode, Stephen Husted sits down with real estate investor and top agent Joey Portale, a Willow Glen native who started his real estate journey before he could even legally drink. From buying his first property in high school to navigating the 2008 crash, Joey’s story is full of wild deals, valuable lessons, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors.Joey also shares how he built his business to 50+ deals a year—only to realize that more isn’t always better. He opens up about finding the sweet spot in real estate, learning from failure, and what’s next for his career.Stephen and Joey talked about: - How Joey’s dad and his friends shaped his approach to real estate.- His first-ever deal (a $30K house that started it all). - What it’s like managing multi-family properties as a young investor. - The moment he knew his first house flip was a disaster. - The 1% rule and how it helped Joey evaluate deals. - Why he turned down becoming a big-name agent in favor of balance. - The shift in the real estate industry after COVID—and what’s next.Find Joey’s IG here: https://www.instagram.com/joeyportalerealestate/?hl=enWebsite: https://joeyportale.com/Follow Stephen on IG: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠www.stephenhusted.com⁠Follow our Podcast on IG: ⁠@thebreakthrough.podcast⁠and YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA⁠

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