Building a Real Estate Empire From NYC Dreams to Hudson Valley Deals with Mackenzie Grate

Mackenzie Grate shares her powerful journey from NYC educator to bold property investor in the Hudson Valley. Learn how she used grit, CrossFit, and fix-and-flip strategy to build a thriving life on her terms.

(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:06) - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica
(00:14) - Weekly Motivation and CrossFit Open Prep
(01:01) - Erica's Goal: First Bar Muscle-Up
(01:28) - Explaining the CrossFit Open and Mattias' Progress
(02:34) - Will Mattias Repeat the Workout?
(03:31) - Entering the Pain Cave: A Strategy for Success
(04:24) - Monday Deadlines and Workout Strategy
(05:07) - Seasonal Motivation and Training Cycles
(06:52) - Finding Life Motivation Through Fitness
(08:04) - Introducing Today’s Guest: Mackenzie Grate
(08:21) - Mackenzie Shares Her Real Estate Journey
(12:28) - Living Two Hours from Investments
(12:52) - Mentorship and Choosing the Right Brokerage
(14:42) - Finding Community with McCree Group
(15:24) - Legal Considerations and Investing Outside NYC
(15:42) - Mackenzie’s Bold Move to NYC at 17
(17:58) - Embracing Boldness Despite Uncertainty
(18:41) - Why Mackenzie Chose Her First Property
(19:11) - Age of First Investment and Personal Growth
(20:24) - Choosing Broker Support Over Commission Splits
(21:39) - Building Your Business with Freedom and Authenticity
(22:35) - Creating Daily Structure and Non-Negotiables
(23:14) - Joining CrossFit and Rebuilding Routine
(24:26) - Mackenzie’s CrossFit Strategy and Endorphin High
(25:34) - Benefits of CrossFit for Mindset and Business
(26:42) - Gaining Business and Community from the Gym
(27:17) - CrossFit and Real Estate: Breaking Down Barriers
(28:09) - No Regrets: Learning From Bad Deals
(28:56) - Building Business Through Relationships
(29:44) - Why Fitness Communities Are Great for Leads
(30:29) - The Power of Airbnb and the Accidental Launch
(33:07) - Lessons from Hosting and Airbnb Burnout
(34:01) - Local Laws and Airbnb's Future in New York
(36:44) - Mackenzie’s Fix-and-Flip Airbnb Strategy
(37:35) - Agent-Investor Synergy and Contractor Loyalty
(38:28) - Building a Trusted Referral Network
(39:11) - Stocking Airbnbs Based on Guest Intentions
(41:50) - Designing a Comfortable Yet Sustainable Rental
(42:07) - Clients Becoming Friends and Shared Wisdom
(43:23) - Synergies Between Sales and Investing
(46:06) - Housing Accessibility and Ownership Empowerment
(47:36) - Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Property
(49:15) - House Hacking and Growing From Your First Home
(50:24) - Living With Parents: Accidental House Hacking
(50:36) - Book Recommendation: The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
(51:50) - Shonda Rhimes’ Growth as an Introvert
(52:43) - Final Thoughts and Contact Info
(53:39) - Where to Find Mackenzie Online
(54:12) - Show Wrap-Up and Outro

Contact Mackenzie Grate
https://mackofalltrades.com

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