From "aha" to "oh crap ," I'm sharing everything on my journey as an investor.
My name is Nick Chaconas. Just an ordinary guy who decided I wanted something more.
"My family deserves better. I'm capable of so much more. I'm tired of living a mediocre life as I trade time for money."
That's how it all started. I was sick and tired of the life I was living, with all the wrong dialogue playing on repeat in my head.
In early 2021 I committed to leave the life of "just being a realtor" behind and become a real estate investor .. and to document the journey from brand new real estate investor to having consistent $20,000+ months!
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In practice, this means making decisions based on data, experience, and intuition, rather than fear. It means stepping into my faith, trusting my instincts, and sometimes, just taking the leap. When I... ...more
Heroic Self
August 26, 2024•3 min read
No more living in the future. (Or the past, for that matter - a problem for many people, although a lesser one for me.) I needed to stop living two months, a week, even a few hours ahead. Even a few m... ...more
Heroic Self
August 20, 2024•3 min read
According to Sharma, "I'll try" often reflects a lack of true commitment and subtly sets you up for failure. It allows room for excuses when challenges arise, leading to incomplete tasks and missed op... ...more
Asset Control Specialist ,Heroic Self
August 14, 2024•3 min read
Quitting - like my Lesser Self - is a parasite that feeds on my doubts and fears. It whispers that the pain is too much, that the goal is unreachable, that I am not enough. ...more
Heroic Self
June 06, 2024•3 min read
Last week I referenced Ben Newman and his The Burn Podcast and his concept of Attacking the Process. Having listened to half a dozen or so episodes, I wholeheartedly agree with Ben, that 'trusting t... ...more
PARTNER ,Asset Control Specialist &Heroic Self
May 02, 2024•3 min read
As I traverse the world of real estate investing, the only certainty - not unlike death and taxes - is uncertainty. Every property has it's own unique circumstances, whether related to the owner or ... ...more
Heroic Self
April 18, 2024•1 min read
If the design was poor or the code was flawed or the handling of the data wasn’t perfect, then the resulting system would be faulty. Garbage programming would always lead to a Garbage System. ...more
Heroic Self
April 07, 2024•2 min read
"Do the difficult things while they are easy and Do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." - Lau Tzu Every journey MUST BEGIN with a singl... ...more
GRIT ,Heroic Self
February 06, 2024•3 min read
U2’s Bono commented years ago “What turns me on about the digital age, what excites me personally, is that you have closed the gap between dreaming and doing. You see, it used to be that if you wanted... ...more
GRIT ,Heroic Self
February 02, 2024•3 min read
Four years ago, I stood at a crossroads, faced with the decision to continue in a traditional real estate role or to dive headfirst into the unpredictable world of real estate investing. It was a cho... ...more
Heroic Self
February 01, 2024•3 min read
The habit of not quitting is like a muscle – the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. In real estate investing, this translates to persisting through market fluctuations, challenging negotia... ...more
Lesser Self ,Heroic Self
January 30, 2024•3 min read
Have you ever found yourself meticulously planning every step of trip or adventure or new business venture, only to be met with the unexpected? Whether it's starting/running a business, diving into p... ...more
Heroic Self
January 26, 2024•3 min read
Have you ever faced a situation so daunting that you doubted your ability to overcome it? Here's a little secret I’ve learned on this journey … the key to tackling such challenges lies in deliberately... ...more
Heroic Self
January 25, 2024•3 min read
It's not all icicles and chattering teeth over here these days ... we have turned up the heat in order to start 2024 with a bang. Over the last 2 weeks, I've secured two properties ( both sets of own... ...more
Heroic Self
November 20, 2023•2 min read
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