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July 3, 2025 52 mins

Jessie Dillon transformed business burnout into a journey toward FIRE and time freedom. In this REI Agent episode, learn the mindset, methods, and strategies behind her powerful story of reinvention and investing.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/the-bold-fire-movement-journey-of-realization-to-true-financial-freedom-with-jessie-dillon/

(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:03) - Meet Mattias and Erica: A Holistic Duo

(00:24) - Mattias Returns Solo with a Family Update

(00:56) - Introducing Guest Jessie Dillon from Massachusetts

(01:14) - What Is FIRE? Financial Independence, Retire Early

(02:00) - Mindset Shift: What You Feed Your Brain Shapes Your Life

(03:45) - Enter Jessie Dillon: From Burnout to Business Freedom

(06:47) - First Rental Property and FIRE-Fueled Real Estate Ambitions

(09:23) - Why Real Estate Was the Key to Jessie’s Exit Plan

(11:06) - Partnerships and Scaling Through Value-Add Multifamily

(13:50) - Market Research: Why Jessie Targets Illinois

(16:00) - Getting Over the Fear of Long-Distance Investing

(18:25) - Monthly Asset Management and Communication

(20:30) - Jessie’s Best Christmas Gift: Hiring Property Managers

(23:00) - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Managing Properties

(24:30) - Building a Lifestyle That Values Freedom Over Flash

(27:21) - Course on Self-Storage and Future Diversification Plans

(28:29) - Real Estate Professional Status and CPA Strategy

(31:20) - Why Jessie Avoids Syndication as a GP

(33:25) - Syndications vs. Private Lending: Pros and Cons

(36:08) - Passive Investing Lessons and Real-Life Examples

(39:11) - Jessie’s Golden Nuggets for New Investors

(41:06) - The Power of Laser Focus in Strategy and Market

(42:32) - Everyone Should House Hack (Even Non-Investors)

(44:44) - Favorite Book Recommendation: The Millionaire Next Door

(47:10) - FIRE Community and the Playing with FIRE Documentary

(49:40) - Raising a FIRE-Minded Daughter

(52:00) - Final Words and Where to Find Jessie Dillon

(52:27) - Outro from Mattias and Erica

Contact Jessie Dillon

https://linktr.ee/jessiedillon_

For more powerful information to help you reach your holistic success, visit https://reiagent.com

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