Turning Setbacks into Freedom: The Power of Resilience and Real Estate with Anson Young

Anson Young shares how resilience, focus, and value-driven investing turned career setbacks into freedom, inspiring listeners to simplify their goals, master their mindset, and build a life of purpose and peace through persistence and wisdom.

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(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:08) - Welcome Back and Introduction of Guest Anson Young
(00:24) - Anson Shares His Background and Transition from IT to Real Estate
(01:15) - The Impact of Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad
(02:06) - Taking the Leap into Real Estate and Early Career Struggles
(03:02) - The First Live-In Flip and Turning Point in His Journey
(03:45) - Returning to Colorado and Starting the Real Estate Grind
(04:36) - Learning through Broker Price Opinions and Early Market Lessons
(05:21) - Surviving the Market Crash and Transitioning into REO Properties
(06:14) - The Power of Experience and Building Confidence in Investing
(07:08) - Expanding into Out-of-State Markets and Managing from Afar
(07:56) - How to Build a Reliable Remote Real Estate Team
(08:44) - The Value of Data, Trust, and Accountability in Remote Investing
(09:33) - Balancing Risk and Reward in New Market Opportunities
(10:17) - Understanding Cash Flow vs Appreciation Market Differences
(11:03) - Choosing the Right Market Based on Goals and Strategy
(11:52) - The BiggerPockets Connection and Becoming a Published Author
(12:34) - Writing Finding and Funding Great Deals
(13:20) - Collaborating with BiggerPockets and Building Momentum
(14:05) - Lessons Learned from Writing and Publishing a Book
(14:44) - Transitioning Focus to Buy and Hold Strategies
(15:32) - How Anson Uses the BRRRR Method for Long-Term Wealth
(16:24) - The Role of Interest Rates and Smart Underwriting
(17:12) - Adjusting Exit Strategies to Stay Profitable in Any Market
(17:57) - The Importance of Taking Action and Avoiding Analysis Paralysis
(18:43) - Finding Focus in a World Full of Investment Distractions
(19:28) - Why Simplicity Beats Complexity in Real Estate
(20:09) - Scaling Back and Staying Disciplined
(20:51) - How to Balance Wholesaling, Flipping, and Agent Work
(21:39) - Building a Business for Freedom, Not Flash
(22:20) - The Trap of Lifestyle Inflation in Real Estate
(23:05) - The Value of Humility and Living Within Means
(23:46) - Learning from Market Cycles and Staying Prepared
(24:33) - The Power of Adaptability: Lessons from 2007–2012
(25:17) - Book Recommendation: Shift by Gary Keller
(26:00) - Recognizing Opportunities in a Changing Market
(26:45) - Leading with Value in Every Relationship
(27:28) - How Generosity in Business Creates Long-Term Success
(28:14) - Networking and Helping Without Expectation
(28:58) - Why Service and Authenticity Matter Most
(29:37) - Personal Philosophy: Help First, Sell Later
(30:19) - Leading with Value in Investing and Agent Partnerships
(31:03) - The Long-Term Payoff of Authentic Relationships
(31:49) - Recommended Reading: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
(32:35) - How Stoicism Transformed Anson’s Mindset
(33:18) - Taking Control of Reaction Instead of Circumstances
(34:04) - Applying Stoic Philosophy to Business and Life
(34:49) - Protecting Mental Health in the Age of Social Media
(35:36) - Learning to Disconnect and Reclaim Peace of Mind
(36:23) - Humanity’s Struggle with Information Overload
(37:12) - Reclaiming Sanity by Limiting Screen Time
(37:58) - Where to Find Anson Online and Connect
(38:41) - The Property Squad Podcast and Community
(39:23) - Final Reflections on Life, Business, and Balance
(40:09) - Mattias Reflects on Lessons from Anson’s Journey
(40:52) - Gratitude and Closing Thoughts
(41:31) - Outro: Subscribe for More Weekly Episodes
(41:44) - Visit REIAgent.com for Additional Content
(41:55) - Final Sign-Off and Disclaimer

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ansonyoung
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansonyoung/

Anson Young reminds us that freedom isn’t about wealth, it’s about purpose. Build wisely, live boldly, and take control of your story. For more inspiration, visit https://reiagent.com