Growing fast after starting later in life with John & Lisa Tarabocchia

In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy sits down with John and Lisa Tarabogia, a dynamic husband and wife team and owners of Homebuyers New England. They share their inspiring journey from healthcare professionals to successful real estate investors. The couple discusses the challenges they faced, the lessons learned, and the importance of coaching in their transition to real estate investing.Key Takeaways:The Power of Coaching: John and Lisa emphasize how coaching helped them focus their energy and prioritize their actions in the overwhelming world of real estate. They highlight the importance of having guidance to navigate the vast amount of information available.Facing Adversity: John shares his experience of being laid off after a long career in healthcare, which served as a catalyst for their entry into real estate. The couple discusses the emotional and financial challenges they faced during this transition, including the stress of layoffs and health scares.Building Relationships: The Tarabogias stress that real estate is fundamentally a relationship business. They share how they prioritize helping homeowners and providing valuable information, even if it means not closing a deal.First-Year Success: The couple reflects on their first year in real estate, discussing their initial struggles, the importance of perseverance, and the excitement of closing their first deal. They reveal that they closed 10 deals in their first year, including wholesales and flips.Future Goals: John and Lisa outline their plans for the future, including building a rental portfolio and continuing to grow their business. They discuss the importance of adaptability and being open to various opportunities in real estate.Connect with John and Lisa :Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomebuyersNewEnglandLLC/Website:  https://www.homebuyersne.com/If you’re inspired by John and Lisa’s story and want to start your own real estate journey, visit REIFreedom.com/apply to book a call with Jeremy and see if the coaching program is a fit for you. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more aspiring real estate investors!Join us next week for more inspiring stories and actionable insights in real estate investing!