268. Wealth Building Beyond the Basics with Freddie Rappina

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Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Freddie Rappina, a retired police officer turned wealth advisor, discusses his journey from Long Island to Virginia and now Florida, and shares insights into wealth building strategies. He emphasizes the difference between 'checkers' and 'chess' approaches to personal finance, the importance of having an evidence-based mindset, leveraging debt for wealth creation, understanding compound interest limitations, and the critical role of taxes and a robust financial team in achieving financial success.
In this episode:

• Discover the importance of transitioning from basic financial strategies ("checkers") to more advanced tactics ("chess") in wealth management.
• Understand how leveraging debt can be a powerful tool, but only when used judiciously.
• Learn the significance of tailoring investment strategies to individual needs.
• Grasp the concept of building a reliable team to support your financial journey.
• And so much more!

Key Moments:

00:03:42 Meet Freddie Rapina: From Police Officer to Wealth Advisor

00:08:04 The Checkers vs. Chess Analogy in Finance

00:12:56 Leveraging Debt for Wealth Building

00:16:36 Real Estate Investment Strategies

00:20:27 Personal Decision: Home Ownership vs. Investment

00:21:32 Leverage and Risk in Real Estate

00:23:24 Preparing for Market Opportunities

00:25:52 Effective Marketing Strategies

00:27:38 Starting in Real Estate Investing

00:31:26 Checkers vs. Chess: Investment Strategies

00:33:54 Final Round: Lessons and Tips

00:34:55 Building Wealth Through Taxes

00:39:56 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Find Freddie Rappina on:

Websites:

https://freddierappina.com/

https://playingthewealthgame.com/

https://www.optafinancial.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-rappina/

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