Flashback Friday Ep 28 - "Safe" is an Illusion - From Accountant to Real Estate Investor

There’s nothing wrong with seeking a safe and secure job. But more often than not, there are risks that are worth taking to achieve financial freedom.   In this Flashback Friday episode, our guest, Nicole Gauthier, began her career as an accountant until she realized that there’s got to be more to life than a four-day work week. She stepped out of the typical path and transitioned to real estate to build the lifestyle she wants and leave a legacy for her family. Today, she shares her story and offers valuable advice for those who want to get started in real estate, especially with passive investing.   Nicole Gauthier is the Founder of Wicked Holdings; a real estate investment company focused on social change and community empowerment. She is a multifamily real estate investor currently invested in 208+ doors and provides opportunities for passive investors to diversify their assets into multifamily investments so that they too can live a life of abundance and financial independence. She is also dedicated to helping educate others on the concept of generational wealth and financial literacy.   ____________________________________________ FREE Discovery call for The Microfamily Investing Accelerator  https://calendly.com/noirvest/microfamilymavericks  ____________________________________________   [00:01 - 15:13] Who is Nicole Gauthier? Nicole wanted to be a graphic designer but decided to become an accountant because it’s the safer route She broke out of the mold to discover a different way to increase wealth Your 401k is not enough for retirement and there are other options to save money for the future   [15:14 - 24:22] Creating Legacy Through Real Estate There are a lot of ways to use the cash value of insurance policies to invest in other assets. Nicole believes in real estate because it is stable and income producing How she started to invest passively Understanding that debt is not scary and can be leveraged to open up opportunities To be a passive investor, it’s important to gain clarity on your investing goals and find operators that you know, like, and trust   [24:23 - 25:06] Closing Segment Watch out for part 2 of our conversation with Nicole!   Key Quotes “There's got to be more. I need to be able to create my own schedule. I need to find a way to get out of this five-day work week where most of my life is spent.” - Nicole Gauthier   “ A 401k that you can't even touch until you're like 59 and a half and if you do touch it before then there's all these penalties and tax implications that you're now subject to… It's like, why? This is my money that I've put into there. Why is it being held hostage?” - Nicole Gauthier   “Debt is not bad. You just have to leverage it to create the right opportunities for yourself.” - Nicole Gauthier   Connect with Nicole Gauthier on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW5OcHdLZTVHT00wUW1VQ2k4YWxIcExtRjZ5QXxBQ3Jtc0trVGRiTEp1NVA4WDd6U25TeExDdXV0WkFhdUxwamhSYVhuaVFjVUZReWVWQmhPclVCb3RzR0Jqc0pubzgybWlwWGI2TVNqYUJJNWFXdFhfZ1g5eDJEenZYMmkxVEZSZzlfQVV0SXVwcThGa3UxVUk5Zw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnicole-gauthier-433851a4&amp;v=IEoPoA_CeuY"...