What secrets lie in the journey from selling cars to owning over $250 million in Real Estate?”

This episode features Corey Peterson, a successful real Estate investor and the owner of Kahuna Investments, which oversees over $250 million in real estate nationwide. Corey shares his journey from a used car salesman to a multifamily real estate investor, attributing much of his success to mentors and self-driven Education. Despite setbacks like the 2008 financial crisis and challenges in student housing during COVID-19, Corey has thrived by focusing on cash flow and strategic investment. He also discusses his experience as a financial advisor, the value of multifamily investments, and the importance of having control over assets, contrasting it with the limitations of financial advising and stock market dependencies. Let’s dive in!

[00:01 – 06:00] The Road to Real Estate Riches

• Corey’s evolution from car sales to real estate

• Self-education as a catalyst for career change

• The birth of Kahuna Investments

• The value of inspiration and vision in entrepreneurship

[06:01 – 12:25]Financial Advising: A Revealing Journey

• Corey’s stint as a financial advisor

• The limitations of financial advising

• The emotional impact of market downturns on clients

• The importance of understanding investment control.

[12:26 – 18:38] Multifamily Investments: A Safe Harbor

• Multifamily real estate as a stable investment

• How to navigate economic downturns with multifamily properties

• The resilience of cash flow-focused investments

• The importance of cash flow in weathering financial storms

[18:39 – 24:58] Building a Legacy in Real Estate

• The Lifestyle transformation through successful Investing

• Real estate investing for personal and financial freedom

• The impact of real estate on investors and communities

• Using success to enrich personal and others’ lives.

[24:59 – 31:33] Closing Segment

• Challenges and rewards of in-house property management

• The benefits of an integrated management approach

• Cost-cutting and efficiency in managing properties

Connect with Corey:

Website: https://kahunainvestments.com/

LinkedIn: Corey Peterson

Instagram: @kahunacashflow

Twitter: @KahunaCashFlow

YouTube: Kahuna Investments

Key Quotes:

“If you can buy in cash in today’s cash flow and cash flow today, there’s a good chance you’ll cash flow tomorrow.” – Corey Peterson

“During the economic crisis and ups and downs and ebbs and flows, if you cash flow, you still get to keep your property. You don’t sell when it doesn’t make sense.” – Corey Peterson

“I live the best life… I don’t even work for Money anymore.” – Corey Peterson

“It is so important to know who you’re investing with and feel really comfortable and confident with them,” – Sujata Shyam

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Sujata Shyam Passive Income Expert

Suja Shyam is a real estate investor, underwriter, Short-Term rental operator, and Fund Manager. Since founding Luxe, her primary focus has always been helping others achieve their financial & life goals.

Suja’s desire to help people started at a young age and continued through the years as she graduated from Northwestern University, and the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business.

After using her student loans to flip her first house during her MBA, she spent 4 years underwriting multifamily acquisitions for institutional buyers.

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By way of bootstrapping her Short-Term Rental Business, and getting her hands dirty, Suja replaced her corporate income at the age of 33.

As a Managing Partner of Luxe Capital, Suja is responsible for acquisitions, fund management, and investor relations.

Integrity, exceptional communication, and delivering results to investors are at the core of every decision she makes.

When Suja isn't touring properties, or underwriting deals, you can find her rollerskating with her friends or exploring an unknown corner of the world.