Nick Huber is a real estate entrepreneur, self-storage owner & operator.

His commercial real estate portfolio is approaching $30mil in assets (as of 2021) & he's built a name for himself by championing "sweaty startups" aka unsexy businesses.

Nick has built a 100k following on Twitter by transparently sharing the lessons learned from his time in business & by simplifying concepts in the real estate game.

Let us know what you think of this convo on Twitter: @bzaidi and @sweatystartup

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s9Wgw1GN9-k

After listening to part 1, you'll understand:

the equation for getting wealthy in the real estate game
the difference between creating vs growing wealth
categories of real estate beyond what 99% of people invest in, from self-storage, to cemeteries & tiny homes - you'll learn about niche opportunities with less competition
how real estate investors can make millions & legally pay little in taxes with depreciation, bonus depreciation & 1031 exchanges
Nick's unique approach to finding upside from day one in commercial real estate
why 100% occupancy rates aren't always a good thing & what Nick looks for in deals

In part 2, "behind the mind" (starting at 48min) Nick & Bilal discuss:

tribes, relationships & what truly matters in life
growing up, dealing with bullying & insecurities
choosing who you compete with
unique ways to connect with aging parents
why having kids is underrated & the importance of a supportive spouse

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:41 Who is Nick Huber?
00:11:00 What is a Cash-Out Refinance?
00:13:26 Growing Up in a Small, Rural Town
00:14:28 Having A Chip on Your Shoulder
00:18:28 Building vs Growing Wealth
00:20:31 Alpha vs Beta In Real Estate
00:21:02 Initial 700k Nest Egg
00:25:03 Initial Investment - Rule Of Thumb
00:27:25 Real Estate Investing On The Side
00:29:24 Nick's Real Estate Framework
00:33:55 100% Occupancy Isn't Always Good
00:36:45 Zero Income Tax With Depreciation & 1031 Exchanges
00:44:22 Conservation Easement
00:46:35 Real Estate Professional Status
00:47:52 Capital Gains
00:48:32 Part 2: Behind The Mind
00:51:02 Is Chasing Your Passions A Bad Idea?
00:55:35 "I Wanted To Call My Mother And Cry In Her Arms"
00:59:20 Giving Up Is Often The Best Choice There Is
01:01:38 Miami + Austin
01:02:48 "Nobody Cares About You Apart from A Handful Of People"
01:05:23 Google Maps Trick - Connecting With Parents
01:07:20 Dad's Twitter Post Went Viral
01:09:42 Having Kids is Underrated
01:12:29 The Tribe Makes The Place
01:15:04 Virtual Communities
01:19:48 Dealing With Bullying + Racism
01:23:43 The Importance of a Supportive Spouse
01:25:44 Advice For A Successful Relationship
01:28:13 Being An Opportunist
01:31:22 Wrap-Up

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Nick Huber, Sweaty Startup // Deep Inside The Real Estate Game + The Philosophy Of What Matters