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Firefighter to Fortune: A Real Estate Success Story with Paul D'Abruzzo
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Paul D'Abruzzo shares his remarkable journey from Toronto firefighter to successful real estate investor with a $45 million portfolio built over 15 years through strategic property acquisition and management.
• Balancing firefighting career with family life and real estate investing became unsustainable, leading to a focus on "Return on Lifestyle" (ROL) beyond just ROI
• Learned three key principles during the 2009 financial crisis: passive income streams, real estate investments, and cash flow
• Navigated rising mortgage costs by improving tenant relationships, reevaluating underperforming properties, and enhancing income on existing properties
• Built portfolio success by finding effective strategies and scaling them rather than chasing "shiny objects" or speculative investments
• Recommends starting real estate investing as a side business while maintaining stable employment initially
• Emphasizes the importance of having clear, emotionally meaningful goals and surrounding yourself with experienced mentors
• Advises taking a step-by-step approach: perfect one property before expanding
Download Paul's book about navigating the Canadian real estate market at http://expertinvestoracademy.com/playbook/
Chapters
1. From Firefighter to Real Estate Investor (00:00:00)
2. Lessons from the 2009 Financial Crisis (00:05:09)
3. Navigating Rising Mortgage Costs (00:09:56)
4. Building a $45 Million Portfolio (00:13:19)
5. Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Investors (00:16:27)
6. Episode Wrap-Up and Resources (00:21:28)
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