Are you thinking about buying your first investment property or expanding your real estate portfolio? 🏡 In this episode of Mortgages Made Easy, Dave Steinberg sits down with Connecticut realtor MJ Agustini to talk about how to build wealth through real estate investing — from multifamily homes to advanced commercial strategies.

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

💬 Why Invest? MJ shares how first-time buyers can start small with 2–3 family homes to generate income and build long-term wealth.
💰 Leverage Power: Real estate lets you control large assets with smaller down payments and benefit from property appreciation.
📍 Smart Buying: Learn how to choose properties in strong job markets with good rental demand and steady appreciation potential.
🏦 Financing Tips: Discover key differences between conventional loans and DSCR loans—and why VA/FHA loans don’t apply to pure investments.
📈 Cash Flow Example: See how a 3-family property in Connecticut can pay for itself and even profit through smart rental strategy.

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00:00 – Introduction: Building Wealth with Real Estate
00:51 – Why MJ Loves Helping Investors
02:23 – The Power of Leverage Explained
02:45 – Finding the Right Investment Property
Tips for choosing a good multifamily property and what to look for in Connecticut’s market.
03:33 – Location, Cash Flow, and Market Stability
Why jobs, transportation, and market trends matter when evaluating an investment.
05:00 – Getting Pre-Approved and Preparing to Buy
Why financing prep is critical before making offers on investment properties.
06:05 – Loan Options for Investors
Conventional, VA, FHA, and the differences between primary-residence and investor loans.
07:02 – DSCR Loans: Qualifying with Rent Instead of Income
09:28 – Conventional Loans vs. DSCR Loans
09:55 – Understanding Cash Flow and Return Goals
10:43 – Investing with Logic, Not Emotion
12:12 – Tools for Evaluating an Investment
13:34 – Evaluating Older Multifamily Properties
14:30 – Due Diligence and Inspections
16:21 – Managing Tenants and Leases
17:42 – Raising Rents and Understanding Local Laws
19:01 – Know the Landlord-Tenant Laws
20:16 – Landlord Responsibilities and Property Condition
21:27 – Partnering and Property Management
22:34 – Real Estate as a Wealth-Building Tool
23:53 – Active vs. Passive Investing
24:19 – Young Investors and Long-Term Wealth
25:18 – House Hacking: Live in One Unit, Rent the Others
26:37 – Repeating the Strategy to Build a Portfolio
27:30 – Final Advice for New Investors
28:19 – Join Local Property Owner Associations
29:25 – Building the Right Team
30:15 – Exploring Commercial Investment Opportunities
31:59 – Wrapping Up and Next Steps

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