What if the key to financial freedom wasn’t more hours worked—but smarter assets owned?

In this episode, Alexio Barbara (@cashflowalexio), commercial broker at Bridge Point Realty Inc., reveals how he went from a lifeguard stand in Oceanside to building a multifamily portfolio worth $18M. He shares the wins, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race and build lasting wealth.

Here’s what we cover:

• The leap from lifeguarding to commercial real estate
• How to break into multifamily investing and scale units fast
• Lessons from managing 71 doors in California’s competitive market
• Balancing family life with the demands of real estate
• Why wilderness trips keep him grounded while building wealth

This isn’t just a career story—it’s a blueprint for using real estate to create freedom, stability, and legacy.

Timestamps
01:05 – From lifeguarding to real estate
04:42 – The first property that changed the game
08:19 – Breaking into multifamily deals
12:40 – What it’s like managing 71 units in California
16:15 – Lessons learned from $18M AUM
20:37 – How to balance family and a real estate career
25:18 – Why camping and wilderness fuel creativity
29:41 – The broker’s role in building lasting portfolios
33:12 – Mistakes new investors should avoid
37:55 – The mindset that helped escape the rat race
42:18 – How Alexio wants to be remembered

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Website: https://www.alexiobarbara.com

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