What if losing everything was exactly what you needed to gain perspective—and purpose?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Mike Morawski, a Chicago-born investor who’s controlled over $450M in real estate, served 8 years in federal prison, and came out more focused than ever. Mike’s now a coach, author, and founder of My Core Intentions—helping others build short-term cash flow and long-term wealth through multifamily investing.
They dive deep into mindset, market cycles, proof-of-concept investing, and the lessons Mike learned from building—and losing—a $100M company in 30 months. You’ll also hear real-life exit strategies, the power of coaching, and why relationship capital is just as critical as financial capital.
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and how to turn the lowest valley into your highest calling.
Timestamps
00:00 – Mike Morawski’s 30-Year Journey in Real Estate
01:47 – Why Now Is the Time to Get Off the Sidelines
06:00 – Real Exit Strategies & What Happens in Bad Deals
10:00 – Interest Rates, Underwriting, and Being Conservative
13:32 – The Power of Relationships in Real Estate
18:24 – Tax Strategy: $240K Write-Off from One Hotel Deal
22:11 – Trapped Equity vs. True Cash Flow
28:44 – Hosting Investor Events & Building Credibility
32:00 – Mike’s Hardest Deal & What He Did Wrong
47:58 – The Full Story: Why Mike Went to Federal Prison
51:33 – How He Rebuilt His Life & Identity After Prison
59:12 – Why He Coaches & What Real Coaching Looks Like
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