# From Side Hustle to Hardcore Freedom-Building Success with Cory King

> Episode 165 of the WELLthy Investor Podcast

- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Duration:** 00:46:47

## Description

Cory King reveals how building a cash machine, mastering the BRRRR Strategy, and protecting family priorities can transform a driven agent into a disciplined wealth builder with lasting freedom. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-side-hustle-to-hardcore-freedom-building

## Chapters

- 00:00 -- - Welcome to The REI Agent and Introduction of Cory King
- 01:10 -- - Cory’s Real Estate Overview and Investor Background
- 03:20 -- - Buying a First Home at 22 During the 2009 Market Crash
- 05:40 -- - Early House Hacking and Covering the Mortgage with Roommates
- 07:45 -- - Flipping Comic Books and Discovering Land Auctions
- 10:30 -- - Buying Vacant Lots and Creating Arbitrage Opportunities
- 13:15 -- - Selling the Restaurant Business and Moving to Knoxville
- 15:10 -- - Getting Licensed to Support Investing Goals
- 17:20 -- - Building a Cash Machine Versus a Wealth Machine
- 19:45 -- - Why Agents Should Invest in the Markets They Sell
- 22:10 -- - BRRRR Strategy and Long Term Rental Planning
- 24:40 -- - Leaving Money in Deals and Thinking Long Term
- 26:50 -- - Avoiding the Check to Check Agent Trap
- 29:00 -- - Risk Tolerance and Acting During Market Fear
- 31:15 -- - Investment Options Beyond Rentals Including Syndications
- 33:30 -- - Analysis Paralysis and Taking Imperfect Action
- 35:20 -- - Building The Caza Group and Serving the Investor Niche
- 37:40 -- - Creating a Specialist Team Model Like a Superhero Network
- 39:50 -- - Why Property Management Is Not in the Immediate Plan
- 41:20 -- - Launching and Growing the GRID Investor Meetup
- 43:40 -- - Hosting Events as a Lead Funnel for Agents
- 45:10 -- - Family Life, Glass Versus Rubber Balls, and Guardrails
- 46:10 -- - Golden Nuggets, Book Recommendations, and Closing Thoughts
- 46:48 -- - Episode Outro and Disclaimer

## Show Notes

Cory King reveals how building a cash machine, mastering the BRRRR Strategy, and protecting family priorities can transform a driven agent into a disciplined wealth builder with lasting freedom.
See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-side-hustle-to-hardcore-freedom-building-success-with-cory-king/
(00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent and Introduction of Cory King
(01:10) - Cory’s Real Estate Overview and Investor Background
(03:20) - Buying a First Home at 22 During the 2009 Market Crash
(05:40) - Early House Hacking and Covering the Mortgage with Roommates
(07:45) - Flipping Comic Books and Discovering Land Auctions
(10:30) - Buying Vacant Lots and Creating Arbitrage Opportunities
(13:15) - Selling the Restaurant Business and Moving to Knoxville
(15:10) - Getting Licensed to Support Investing Goals
(17:20) - Building a Cash Machine Versus a Wealth Machine
(19:45) - Why Agents Should Invest in the Markets They Sell
(22:10) - BRRRR Strategy and Long Term Rental Planning
(24:40) - Leaving Money in Deals and Thinking Long Term
(26:50) - Avoiding the Check to Check Agent Trap
(29:00) - Risk Tolerance and Acting During Market Fear
(31:15) - Investment Options Beyond Rentals Including Syndications
(33:30) - Analysis Paralysis and Taking Imperfect Action
(35:20) - Building The Caza Group and Serving the Investor Niche
(37:40) - Creating a Specialist Team Model Like a Superhero Network
(39:50) - Why Property Management Is Not in the Immediate Plan
(41:20) - Launching and Growing the GRID Investor Meetup
(43:40) - Hosting Events as a Lead Funnel for Agents
(45:10) - Family Life, Glass Versus Rubber Balls, and Guardrails
(46:10) - Golden Nuggets, Book Recommendations, and Closing Thoughts
(46:48) - Episode Outro and Disclaimer
Contact Cory King
https://www.thecazagroup.com/caza_knoxville_team
https://www.facebook.com/CoryKingREALTOR/
https://www.instagram.com/cory__king_/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-king-984b6b4b/
Cory King reminds us that freedom is built on discipline, focus, and courage to act before you feel ready. Build your cash machine, fund your long-term vision, protect your glass balls, and never let success cost your peace. If this conversation sparked something in you, take the next step and visit https://reiagent.com
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## Links

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