From $40K Goals to $90K First Year in Real Estate

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from not knowing what’s “realistic”… and going for it anyway. In this episode, we break down what it really looks like to start in real estate, the mistakes no one warns you about, and how one decision can completely change your financial future.🎙️ In this episode: • Starting real estate with zero expectations • Making $90K in your first year • The truth about HUD homes and early deals • Why real estate is harder than it looks • Transitioning into new construction • The importance of mentors and teams • Costly mistakes (losing earnest money) • Balancing work, family, and success • First house flip success story🧠 What you'll learn: • Why unrealistic goals can actually help you win • How to generate leads when starting from nothing • The biggest mistakes new agents make • Why joining a team can fast-track your growth • How to think long-term in real estate • The mindset needed to succeed in sales⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:08 First experience in real estate 01:01 Setting unrealistic goals 04:18 First year: $90K success 05:00 Finding leads (Trulia, HUD deals) 06:35 Work-life balance struggles 07:27 Handling transactions solo 08:14 Why transaction coordinators matter 09:27 Switching to new construction 10:03 Going full-time in real estate 10:50 First house flip success 13:26 Lessons from failed deals 14:07 Advice for new agents 15:09 Why real estate is harder than it looks 17:26 Costly mistake: losing earnest money📢 About the Podcast The Anything & Everything Podcast dives into real conversations about life, business, mindset, and the experiences that shape who we become. Hosted by Matt Reyna, this show brings authentic stories and valuable lessons you can actually apply.📌 Connect With Matt Reyna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattreyna2023/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.reyna.12TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattreynaspodcast#podcast #realestate #realestateagent #entrepreneur #mattreyna #anythingandeverything #realestatetips #businessmindset #sales #motivation