WS2046 UPS Driver Who Cracked the Code to Real Estate Wealth

Can you really go from zero real estate experience to full financial freedom? CJ Calio did! Once a UPS driver stuck in long hours and a demanding job, he took a leap into real estate investing—with no background, no connections, and no prior knowledge. In just four years, he replaced both his and his wife’s incomes, built a cash-flowing portfolio, and now helps others do the same. In this episode, CJ reveals how he overcame fear, imposter syndrome, and market challenges to master out-of-state investing and scale into commercial real estate. If you’re looking for a clear strategy to escape the 9-5 and build lasting wealth, this episode is for you!  Key Takeaways: - No experience? No problem! How CJ went from complete beginner to full-time investor in just four years. - Investing out of state made easy: Why CJ avoided his expensive local market and found success elsewhere. - From rentals to commercial deals: How CJ scaled up for bigger profits and long-term wealth. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have the experience to invest in real estate,” this episode will change your mind!  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:59 From UPS driver to real estate investor 04:56 Overcoming fear and stepping into real estate 07:24 Balancing work, family, and real estate investing 12:37 Choosing the right real estate strategy 14:22 The biggest challenges of investing in real estate 17:12 How to find and vet real estate agents 19:54 Understanding market analysis and the 1% rule 22:13 Transitioning from residential to commercial real estate 27:40 Challenges in today’s market and dealing with sellers 30:33 Real estate market expectations 31:35 The importance of networking and masterminds 33:26 Best source for meeting new investors 34:33 The most important metrics to check 35:24 Daily habits for long-term success 36:14 Giving back and supporting future generations 37:09 Where to connect with CJ Calio Connect with CJ Calio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-calio-621344113/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrcjcalio/ https://www.instagram.com/wnnproperties/ Website: https://wnnproperties.com/team/  VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://lifebridgecapital.com/ Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital: ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow 📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication ➡️ FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest! We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/