
From Setbacks to Staying Power Building Wealth That Lasts with William Holder
United States Real Estate Investor®
William Holder’s journey reveals how patience, discipline, and long-term ownership turn painful setbacks into lasting wealth and freedom for investors willing to stay the course and build with intention.
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(00:00) - Opening Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:25) - Welcoming William Holder and Setting the Episode Focus
(01:00) - William Holder’s Background and Real Estate Team Overview
(02:10) - Early Life, Immigration Story, and First Exposure to Investing
(04:15) - Discovering Rich Dad Poor Dad and the Shift in Mindset
(06:40) - Getting a Real Estate License With No Capital
(09:30) - Quitting the Day Job and Surviving the First Six Months
(12:10) - Early Sales Momentum and Working With Investor Clients
(14:30) - First Flip Gone Wrong and Costly Contractor Mistakes
(18:10) - Financial Stress, Debt Pressure, and Mental Toll
(21:20) - COVID Market Shift and Turning a Disaster Into Equity
(23:45) - Lessons Learned From Failure and Extreme Ownership
(26:15) - Why Real Estate Is Not a Get-Rich-Quick Game
(28:10) - House Hacking, Long-Term Holds, and Base-Hit Investing
(30:20) - BRRRR Strategy Explained and Its Cash Flow Limitations
(32:30) - Mixing BRRRRs With Flips to Fund the Business
(34:40) - Coaching, Accelerated Growth, and Avoiding Costly Errors
(36:45) - Building and Scaling a Real Estate Team
(39:05) - Purpose, Fulfillment, and Helping Others Win
(40:45) - Golden Nugget Advice for Investors
(41:55) - Book Recommendations and Learning Through Experience
(42:20) - Where to Find William Holder and Final Thoughts
(42:41) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro
Contact William Holder
https://www.williamholderrealty.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamholderrealtyteam/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/56802f347e54f701001ee899
https://www.zillow.com/profile/WHRT
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-holder-36701631/
https://www.youtube.com/@thewilliamholderrealtyteam3683
https://www.facebook.com/TheWilliamHolderRealtyTeam/
If this conversation reminded you that staying power beats shortcuts every time, take that lesson forward, commit to the long game, and keep building your future. For more episodes like this, visit https://reiagent.com