Squatters, Fraud, Finding Fortune, and Reaching Real Estate Freedom with George McCleary

George McCleary reveals the wild world of title fraud, squatter scams, and how agents can protect clients and build lasting wealth. From house hacks to passive income, this episode is a blueprint for real freedom.

(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:06) - Meet Your Hosts: Mattias and Erica
(00:24) - Mattias Opens Solo: Viral Video, Client Value, and George’s Arrival
(03:57) - Welcome George McCleary: Real Estate Veteran and Developer
(04:12) - George’s Start: From Duplex to Developer
(04:57) - Agent vs Investor: George’s Path Through the Market Downturn
(06:48) - Fast Nickel vs Slow Dime: Agent Commissions vs Development Returns
(07:42) - Long-Term Wealth and Expense Replacement Strategy
(08:22) - Teaching Kids Cash Flow with Board Games
(09:01) - Income Balance, Market Swings, and Lifestyle Management
(09:54) - The Tax Talk: Commissions, Deductions, and REP Status
(10:55) - Accelerated Depreciation Breakdown
(11:20) - Real Estate Itemization: Nails, Carpet, and Tax Benefits
(12:12) - Should You Cost Seg a Single-Family Property?
(13:19) - Is it Worth It? Real Life Cost Seg Examples
(15:11) - Syndication Tax Write-Off Example: $66K on a $50K Investment
(16:41) - George on Mobile Home Parks and Staying in Your Lane
(17:31) - Diversification Without Operational Headaches
(18:31) - Office Space Market Cycles and GP Compensation
(19:05) - Planning for Retirement: Syndications for Busy Agents
(19:56) - Agent Advantage in Evaluating Investment Properties
(21:20) - Real Estate is Simple: Strip Away the Legal Jargon
(22:09) - George Plugs His Syndication Project at McClearyRealty.com
(22:34) - The Fraud Bomb: Deed Scams and Viral Fame
(26:41) - The Ease of Title Theft and the Birth of Title Fraud Defender
(29:01) - Land Fraud and Hard Money Lenders: Why Speed Isn’t Always Safe
(30:25) - County Chaos: Why the System Is Failing Property Owners
(32:16) - Agent Tip: Use This as a Value Touchpoint
(34:59) - The Viral Video That Changed Everything: “I Stole a House”
(35:56) - International Implications: Squatters in Spain vs Portugal
(36:10) - Squatter Defender: George’s Online Course
(37:03) - Roommate Tactics: Flash Shelton and the Art of the Bad Roommate
(38:35) - Annoyance as a Weapon: Ski Pass Camping and Squatter Control
(40:19) - From Investor to Educator: When Your Life Goes Viral
(41:02) - Golden Nugget: House Hacking as the Best Starting Strategy
(42:41) - Real-World House Hack Example: Roth IRA Funded Living
(44:07) - The Way of the Superior Man: Book Recommendation
(45:23) - Masculinity and Balance in Today’s World
(46:26) - Where to Find George: Websites and Discount Codes
(47:24) - Wrap-Up and Final Words of Appreciation
(47:41) - Show Outro and Subscription Reminder

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