Listen "From Fraternity House Hack to Island Ownership: Mike Cossette’s Diverse Investment Journey"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to The Cashflow Project! In this episode, we sit down with Mike Cossette—real estate broker, investor, and co-owner of RE/MAX Gateway in Austin, Texas. From house hacking in college with his fraternity brothers to building a diverse portfolio of luxury homes, multifamily, Airbnbs, and even a Florida island, Mike shares how creative financing, path-of-progress investing, and taking calculated risks shaped his journey.
Packed with insights on resilience, diversification, and opportunities in Central Texas, this conversation is a must-listen for both new and seasoned investors.
[00:00] College Real Estate Journey
[04:55] Fraternity-Inspired Real Estate Venture
[09:23] House Hacking: Maximize Financial Potential
[13:07] Surviving Hurricanes with SBA Help
[16:31] Central Texas Warehouse Investment Boom
[18:01] Warehouse Investment Boom
[23:52] Single Property vs. Multiple Properties
[24:37] "Multifamily Real Estate Leverage Benefits"
[30:41] Real Estate Agents: Invest to Succeed
[33:11] "Networking Wisdom for 20-Somethings"
[38:13] Chat with Investor Mike Cassetti
[39:00] Meetups and Conference in Honolulu
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