# Building a Real Estate Empire From NYC Dreams to Hudson Valley Deals with Mackenzie Grate

> Episode 77 of the WELLthy Investor Podcast

- **Published:** 2025-03-25
- **Duration:** 00:54:37

## Description

Mackenzie Grate shares her powerful journey from NYC educator to bold property investor in the Hudson Valley. Learn how she used grit, CrossFit, and fix-and-flip strategy to build a thriving life on her terms. See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-real-estate-em

## Chapters

- 00:00 -- - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
- 00:06 -- - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica
- 00:14 -- - Weekly Motivation and CrossFit Open Prep
- 01:01 -- - Erica's Goal: First Bar Muscle-Up
- 01:28 -- - Explaining the CrossFit Open and Mattias' Progress
- 02:34 -- - Will Mattias Repeat the Workout?
- 03:31 -- - Entering the Pain Cave: A Strategy for Success
- 04:24 -- - Monday Deadlines and Workout Strategy
- 05:07 -- - Seasonal Motivation and Training Cycles
- 06:52 -- - Finding Life Motivation Through Fitness
- 08:04 -- - Introducing Today’s Guest: Mackenzie Grate
- 08:21 -- - Mackenzie Shares Her Real Estate Journey
- 12:28 -- - Living Two Hours from Investments
- 12:52 -- - Mentorship and Choosing the Right Brokerage
- 14:42 -- - Finding Community with McCree Group
- 15:24 -- - Legal Considerations and Investing Outside NYC
- 15:42 -- - Mackenzie’s Bold Move to NYC at 17
- 17:58 -- - Embracing Boldness Despite Uncertainty
- 18:41 -- - Why Mackenzie Chose Her First Property
- 19:11 -- - Age of First Investment and Personal Growth
- 20:24 -- - Choosing Broker Support Over Commission Splits
- 21:39 -- - Building Your Business with Freedom and Authenticity
- 22:35 -- - Creating Daily Structure and Non-Negotiables
- 23:14 -- - Joining CrossFit and Rebuilding Routine
- 24:26 -- - Mackenzie’s CrossFit Strategy and Endorphin High
- 25:34 -- - Benefits of CrossFit for Mindset and Business
- 26:42 -- - Gaining Business and Community from the Gym
- 27:17 -- - CrossFit and Real Estate: Breaking Down Barriers
- 28:09 -- - No Regrets: Learning From Bad Deals
- 28:56 -- - Building Business Through Relationships
- 29:44 -- - Why Fitness Communities Are Great for Leads
- 30:29 -- - The Power of Airbnb and the Accidental Launch
- 33:07 -- - Lessons from Hosting and Airbnb Burnout
- 34:01 -- - Local Laws and Airbnb's Future in New York
- 36:44 -- - Mackenzie’s Fix-and-Flip Airbnb Strategy
- 37:35 -- - Agent-Investor Synergy and Contractor Loyalty
- 38:28 -- - Building a Trusted Referral Network
- 39:11 -- - Stocking Airbnbs Based on Guest Intentions
- 41:50 -- - Designing a Comfortable Yet Sustainable Rental
- 42:07 -- - Clients Becoming Friends and Shared Wisdom
- 43:23 -- - Synergies Between Sales and Investing
- 46:06 -- - Housing Accessibility and Ownership Empowerment
- 47:36 -- - Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Property
- 49:15 -- - House Hacking and Growing From Your First Home
- 50:24 -- - Living With Parents: Accidental House Hacking
- 50:36 -- - Book Recommendation: The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
- 51:50 -- - Shonda Rhimes’ Growth as an Introvert
- 52:43 -- - Final Thoughts and Contact Info
- 53:39 -- - Where to Find Mackenzie Online
- 54:12 -- - Show Wrap-Up and Outro

## Show Notes

Mackenzie Grate shares her powerful journey from NYC educator to bold property investor in the Hudson Valley. Learn how she used grit, CrossFit, and fix-and-flip strategy to build a thriving life on her terms.
See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-real-estate-empire-from-nyc-dreams-to-hudson-valley-deals-with-mackenzie-grate/
(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:06) - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica
(00:14) - Weekly Motivation and CrossFit Open Prep
(01:01) - Erica's Goal: First Bar Muscle-Up
(01:28) - Explaining the CrossFit Open and Mattias' Progress
(02:34) - Will Mattias Repeat the Workout?
(03:31) - Entering the Pain Cave: A Strategy for Success
(04:24) - Monday Deadlines and Workout Strategy
(05:07) - Seasonal Motivation and Training Cycles
(06:52) - Finding Life Motivation Through Fitness
(08:04) - Introducing Today’s Guest: Mackenzie Grate
(08:21) - Mackenzie Shares Her Real Estate Journey
(12:28) - Living Two Hours from Investments
(12:52) - Mentorship and Choosing the Right Brokerage
(14:42) - Finding Community with McCree Group
(15:24) - Legal Considerations and Investing Outside NYC
(15:42) - Mackenzie’s Bold Move to NYC at 17
(17:58) - Embracing Boldness Despite Uncertainty
(18:41) - Why Mackenzie Chose Her First Property
(19:11) - Age of First Investment and Personal Growth
(20:24) - Choosing Broker Support Over Commission Splits
(21:39) - Building Your Business with Freedom and Authenticity
(22:35) - Creating Daily Structure and Non-Negotiables
(23:14) - Joining CrossFit and Rebuilding Routine
(24:26) - Mackenzie’s CrossFit Strategy and Endorphin High
(25:34) - Benefits of CrossFit for Mindset and Business
(26:42) - Gaining Business and Community from the Gym
(27:17) - CrossFit and Real Estate: Breaking Down Barriers
(28:09) - No Regrets: Learning From Bad Deals
(28:56) - Building Business Through Relationships
(29:44) - Why Fitness Communities Are Great for Leads
(30:29) - The Power of Airbnb and the Accidental Launch
(33:07) - Lessons from Hosting and Airbnb Burnout
(34:01) - Local Laws and Airbnb's Future in New York
(36:44) - Mackenzie’s Fix-and-Flip Airbnb Strategy
(37:35) - Agent-Investor Synergy and Contractor Loyalty
(38:28) - Building a Trusted Referral Network
(39:11) - Stocking Airbnbs Based on Guest Intentions
(41:50) - Designing a Comfortable Yet Sustainable Rental
(42:07) - Clients Becoming Friends and Shared Wisdom
(43:23) - Synergies Between Sales and Investing
(46:06) - Housing Accessibility and Ownership Empowerment
(47:36) - Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Property
(49:15) - House Hacking and Growing From Your First Home
(50:24) - Living With Parents: Accidental House Hacking
(50:36) - Book Recommendation: The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
(51:50) - Shonda Rhimes’ Growth as an Introvert
(52:43) - Final Thoughts and Contact Info
(53:39) - Where to Find Mackenzie Online
(54:12) - Show Wrap-Up and Outro
Contact Mackenzie Grate
mackofalltrades.com

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