In this inaugural episode, host Jaren Sustar shares his personal journey from substantial debt to financial freedom through real estate investing. Jaren details his early struggles with student loans, low income, and credit card debt. He explains how he increased his financial literacy, adopted a disciplined financial strategy, and utilized various funding methods to build a real estate portfolio. Throughout the episode, Jaren emphasizes the importance of financial education, the potential of real estate as a wealth-building tool, and practical steps to start investing in property. Tune in to get inspired by Jaren’s story and learn how you can achieve your financial goals through real estate. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Introducing the Rich Dad Real Estate Show 00:38 My Journey: From Pastor's Son to Real Estate Investor 02:44 The Financial Struggles of College and Early Adulthood 07:27 Breaking Free from Debt: Our Five-Year Journey 09:29 The Four-Step Process to Financial Freedom 13:25 Learning Real Estate from a Friend 18:52 Taking the Leap: Buying My First Rental Property 20:24 The Risk of Not Investing in Real Estate  20:46 First Real Estate Investment Experience 21:35 Scaling Up: The Second Property 22:05 Running Out of Capital and Pivoting 22:44 Discovering the BRRR Method 23:51 Rapid Expansion in 2019 24:35 The Importance of Taking Action 27:19 Finding and Analyzing Deals 30:55 Funding Your Real Estate Deals 35:29 The Power of Real Estate for Financial Freedom 37:35 Conclusion and Future Episodes