In this episode, H.J. Chammas shares his story and process for becoming an "employee millionaire" through real estate investing. He discusses the blueprint for building up a passive income through real estate investing, and how he was able to escape his day job through this method. He also talks about the risks he has experienced and how he helps his students navigate the real estate market.\n\n[00:01 - 09:47] Real Estate Investing for Financial Independence\nUtilizing good debt to increase wealth and stability by investing in assets for passive income\nDistress sales and deals exist in all markets, even where big investors are present\nLeverage steady income to secure funding for real estate investment\n\xa0\n[09:48 - 17:25] Mastering the Art of Real Estate Investing\nThe importance of repetition and overcoming limiting beliefs\nUsing good debt strategically can help build wealth and stability\nIt\u2019s not about how many doors you have but the cash flow from each door\n\xa0\n[17:26 - 23:32] Overcoming Distractions for Long-term Success\nStaying focused and avoiding distractions, such as "shiny object syndrome\u201d\nAvoid investing in speculative investments but invests in something you have full control of\nthe key to building wealth in real estate is to stay focused and accumulating properties\n\xa0\n[23:33 - 29:50] Closing Segment\nQuick break for our sponsors The first step to growing your wealth is tracking your wealth, income spending and everything else about your finances, you can start tracking your wealth for free and get six free months of wealth advisor.\xa0 Learn more about Personal Capital at escapingwallstreet.com\xa0\n\nWhat is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?Rental Properties\xa0\n\nH.J. Chammas\u2019s worst investments?Putting money in the bank\n\nWhat is the most important lesson you\u2019ve learned in business and investing?Failure is an opportunity\n\n\nConnect with H.J. Chammas:\nWebsite: https://www.employeemillionaire.com\nSocial Media : LinkedIn\n\nInvest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self-storage, medical facilities, hotels, and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/\nParticipate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms.\nJoin our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities.\nLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nTweetable Quotes:\n\u201cYou become at least as rich as the amount of good debt you take in your life\u201d - H.J. Chammas