How did a young army vet save every penny from his deployment and make his first real estate move in 2010? Get the details here! In this episode of the Get Better EveryDay Podcast, Matt Gougé sits down with Miguel Ochoa—father, husband, real estate investor, and W2 worker—to discuss his journey from military service to financial freedom through real estate. Miguel shares his inspiring story of hard work, sacrifice, and strategic investing, providing insights on balancing a full-time job, family, and real estate investing. If you're looking for motivation and practical tips on building wealth, this conversation is a must-watch! ----------------------------------- 📣 Connect with the MTMG team NATIONWIDE! Start here: 👨‍💼 https://greatmortgagebroker.com 🤝Click here to CONNECT to a GREAT AGENT in your area: https://homeandmoney.com/matt/ Follow me on: ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattthemortgageguyum/ ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattTheMortgageGuyUM ▶ TikTok: @mattthemortgageguy Subscribe NOW for more mortgage/real estate/finance straight talk: / @mattthemortgageguy Visit my website for more info ▶ https://mtmg.com/ Business inquiries contact me at ▶ matt@mtmg.com A few videos that might be helpful: Matt The Mortgage Guy 💪 Greatest Hits: ▶ • Reacting to REDFINS 2022 Housing Mark... Lower ⬇️ Your Mortgage Payment : ▶ • 1-0 Buydown | Lower Your Mortgage Pay... Real Estate Investing 💰 For Beginners: ▶ • High earners guide to scaling real es... Buying or Refinancing in CA? APPLY NOW: ▶ https://umortgage.my1003app.com/10889... More info on buying: ▶ https://mtmg.com/buy/ More info on refinancing: ▶ https://mtmg.com/refinance/ --------------------------------- *TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 - Intro 00:07 - Meet Miguel Ochoa 01:20 - Joining the Army 03:09 - First Real Estate Investment 06:00 - Balancing W2 Job and Real Estate 09:52 - The Plan to Leave W2 Job 12:24 - Building Wealth Through Real Estate 18:03 - Real Estate Success and Mentorship 25:04 - Future Vision for Real Estate Business 31:09 - Real Estate Market Outlook 37:01 - Helping Sellers in Distress 45:02 - Challenges in Mortgage Processing 52:05 - Final Thoughts on Real Estate Growth 1:00:00 - Parting Advice: Stay Consistent #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #PersonalGrowth