In this episode, I sits down with Anthony Cota, a former car salesman who traded 90-hour workweeks and a six-figure salary for freedom, family, and fulfillment through real estate investing. Anthony shares how he made the leap without even closing a deal yet, what sacrifices were necessary, and the mindset that powered his transition. We break down the early struggles, how he did 10+ deals before spending a dollar on marketing, and why he believes REI Live is a game-changer for new investors. This episode is a masterclass in faith, grit, and real estate hustle.
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About Anthony Cota:
Anthony Cota is a real estate investor and founder of Cota Creative Capital. A former high-performing car salesman, Anthony walked away from his job—and a six-figure income—to pursue full-time real estate investing. In less than two years, Anthony has built a business that allows him more time with family, while helping others succeed inside the REILive.co community. He's a mentor, family man, and an example of living life by design.
Instagram: @cotacreativecapital
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About Justin:
After investing in real estate for over 17 years and almost 3000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facilityJustins longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the corners, adapt to changing markets, perfecting Raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term holds.
His success in real estate led him to start The Entrepreneur DNA podcast and The Science Of Flipping podcast and education company, and REI LIVE where he’s actively doing deals with members. He has coached and mentored thousands of aspiring and active investors over the last decade.
Connect with Justin:
- Instagram: @thejustincolby
- YouTube: Justin Colby
- TikTok: @justincolbytsof
- LinkedIn: Justin Colby
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