W2 Amigos Podcast

In today's episode, you'll be hearing part two of Roberto's interview. Roberto deep dives into his journey of being an entrepreneur. He talks about how he spent time observing others,  doing what others were doing and asking the right questions in order to build his successful businesses. Roberto shares the knowledge he gained from his W2; working with clients, creating standard ope...

In today's episode, the amigos share part one of their interview with Roberto Green. Roberto discusses his W2 background, and how unfulfilled he began to feel at a traditional desk job. Having an entrepreneurial mindset from a young age, he decided to take the leap from a career in finance, to becoming part owner of a restaurant and flipping houses. He explains how understanding yourself and...

On today's episode the amigos chat with Jon Cevallos - a fellow W2 employee who is making the most out of that income through real estate investments. Jon walks us through how he got started in real estate in NYC, and the smart steps he's taken to expand his portfolio over the last few years. He discusses the importance of reaching out to lenders, realtors, and other investors on social...

In today's episode, the amigos discuss the recent Silicon Valley Bank crash. They analyze the events leading up to the crash, and offer their take on what might happen in the aftermath. Later on, they focus on the current state of the housing market, covering the impact of interest rates on different markets. They also address the rate-lock issue, and how it's impacting housing inventory...

In today's episode, the amigos talk with David Fornelli, a successful real estate investor who has built a $6.8 million dollar portfolio through intentional investments. David shares the story of how he, his wife, and his brother-in-law took a calculated risk and invested in a $50K real estate education program using credit cards, where they quickly learned the skills to start their real esta...

On today's episode, the amigos dive into the world of time management strategies. From the popular Pomodoro technique to the lesser-known Parkinson's Law, they cover a variety of methods for making the most of your time. They also discuss the Eisenhower Matrix and time blocking as effective ways to prioritize tasks and avoid multitasking. Tune in for some valuable insights and practical...

Interested in purchasing a property outside of the state you're currently living in? On today's episode, the amigos look at the pros and cons of buying out-of-state, and several of the factors that'll need to be considered. They talk through the type of data you should look into based on the strategy you plan on using. They discuss the importance of a strong support team, including...

Your amigo, Nick, is flying solo! In today's episode, he'll be covering some recent real estate news:  - The PMI reductions and what that means for your average home buyer - The talk around a housing market crash, and what the data is showing  Tune in to hear Nick's take, and some useful tips on how to navigate the current market.  Follow Us! IG , Tik Tok , Youtube X: IG , Tik Tok N...

Today the amigos are joined by full time software engineer and real estate investor, Saugat Ghimire. His intro to investing was through the FIRE community, with a heavy focus on S&P 500. Despite being cautioned about the risks of real estate, he did the research and decided to purchase his first house hack in 2022 - a triplex in Seattle. He chats about how the benefits outweighed the risks, an...

As promised, the amigos are holding each other accountable for the goals they set for 2023. Nick and X give a quick update on what goals they're on track with (some even ahead of schedule!), and which ones may have been put on the backburner. They cover what has been working for them, as well as ways they need to pivot in the coming months. Tune in, and make sure to check in with your account...

On today's episode we get to hear from the very impressive, Olivia Tati! She walks us through how a bit of credit card debt pushed her into the real estate world, and how she made the difficult (but ultimately right) decision to leave her W2 at Chevron to focus on her quickly growing property portfolio. She also discusses how her love for design, travel, and hosting steered her to focus on sh...

Welcome to part four of the W2 mini-series, where your amigos take on the interview process. They discuss tips for both in-person and Zoom interviewing, how to prep for the questions you'll be asked, tools for crafting your responses (with examples!), follow-up etiquette, and much more. Tune in and find out how to ace your next interview! Follow Us! IG , Tik Tok , Youtube X: IG , Tik Tok Nick...

The amigos are joined today by real estate pro, Tiago Camilo. Tiago shares his impressive story of jumping from zero to 60 properties within his first year of investing. He stresses the importance of deal analysis (he is a self-proclaimed excel geek), as well as leveraging masterminds and partnerships. He also discusses how he balances several out-of-state properties AND working a full time W2 job...

For part three of the W2 masterclass mini-series, the amigos cover tactical tips for building your resume. Some of the dos and don'ts they dive into include: 1. Use your space wisely 2. Focus on relevant job history/experience 3. Ditch the objective statement 4. Highlight your accomplishments, not just job duties 5. Make sure accurate basic contact info is included  6. Pull key words from the...

Today is part two of the W2 masterclass mini-series! Your amigos share tips on using networking to your full advantage at your 9-5. They'll discuss strategies and tools for scouting out both internal and external connections, best practices for initiating and maintaining those relationships, and the benefits they can provide down the road. Tune in to learn more... and don't forget to upd...

Hey, Amigos! In today's episode Nick and X talk about what makes a great employee. Sometime there is too much focus on what to do outside the W2 world, but what if you want to growth within the company you work with? There are a couple of skills and attributes that set a great employee apart from a good one. Your amigos deep dive into what those attributes are and how you can work on them. Yo...

In today's episode, your amigos interview Anton Zherelyev. Anton is a full time W2 worker and also the CEO of REI Call Center, one of the biggest cold call centers for real estate investors. Anton shares his story of immigrating to the US at a young age from Russia and how he was able to capture the American Dream. He walks you through his W2 journey and how he leveraged the COVID shut downs...

In today's episode, your amigos deep dive into mentorships and masterminds. They talk through what traits to look for when looking for a mentor and how you can add value to them. They also cover the pros of joining and being part of a mastermind community. Yes you can do this alone, but you don't have to!  Tune in to learn more!  Follow Us! IG , Tik Tok , Youtube X: IG , Tik Tok Nick: IG...

In today's episode, your amigos talk to Ian Jimeno, a former W2 worker turn 1099er. Ian is a full time real estate agent based out of Denver working with the FI team. Ian walks us through his journey of starting off in community college for a couple of years and eventually transferring to a university to get his degree in Environment Science. From there he gets a good paying job as an environ...

Hey Amigos! In today's episode you amigos review the different type of budgeting methods that exist. They cover the 50/30/20 rule, zero-based budgets, paying your first, the envelope system and different budgeting apps. X and Nick also share the strategies that have worked for them in the past and what they are using today. Tune in to learn more! Want to read more about finances? Check out th...

In today's episode, your amigos talk to Travis Zappia, a former W2 employee turn full time real estate investor. Travis goal was to retire by the age of 33 from his W2, a few months ago he hit his goal! He walks us through how increasing his W2 income through promotions, accidentally househacking, and acquiring  short term rentals helped him retire at a young age. Travis portfolio consists of...

Hey Amigos! In today's episode Nick and X take some time to talk through the podcast goals for 2023. They share were they're at and how they plan on hitting 10,000 downloads for 2023! Tune in to learn more. Thanks for the support!  Follow Us! IG , Tik Tok , Youtube X: IG , Tik Tok Nick: IG, Tik Tok

In today's episode your amigos talk to  Alex Sabio, a Respiratory Therapist and a successful investor based out of Fontana, CA. Alex started his investing journey 15 years ago and has seen it all. Alex shares the mistakes he made early on his real estate journey which eventually lead him to bankruptcy. That didn't stop him from pursing real estate. He continued to fail forward and worked...

In today's episode, your amigos share their 2023 goal. They walk you through all their goals, why it's important to them and the things they're going to do to achieve them. They will be holding themselves accountable to their goals by sharing it on the podcast. Tune in to hear more!  Follow Us! IG , Tik Tok , Youtube X: IG , Tik Tok Nick: IG, Tik Tok

Happy New Year, Amigos and Amigas! In the first episode of 2023 your amigos talk about goal setting. They share how to structure your goals so they can be realistic and obtainable. They also talk through the approach they take, what has worked, what hasn't worked and how they keep themselves motivated. If you're someone that is still working on your goals for 2023 or someone that doesn&a...