How I Went from a Normal Life to Living the Dream

TLDRFollow my journey from a regular life to living my dream, from BMX rider to YouTuber to property investor. Learn how I bought my first house, renovated it, and turned it into a rental property. Discover the risks I took and the successes I achieved along the way.

Key insights

💡I started my journey as a BMX rider and learned video editing skills while making videos of myself riding.

🏡I bought my first house and renovated it, increasing its value and generating rental income.

💰I used the equity in my first house to buy another property, continuing to grow my real estate portfolio.

🚗I began rebuilding cars and documenting the process on YouTube, attracting sponsors and growing my channel.

👨‍🔧I opened my own workshop unit, allowing me to take on larger projects and expand my YouTube content.

Q&A

How did you finance your property purchases?

I initially saved up for a deposit and then refinanced the property to release equity for further investments.

Did you have any formal training in renovating properties or rebuilding cars?

No, I am self-taught. I learned through hands-on experience, research, and trial and error.

What challenges did you face along the way?

I faced financial risks, long working hours, and the pressure of growing my YouTube channel. However, the rewards outweighed the challenges.

How do you choose the cars you rebuild?

I choose cars based on their potential resale value, availability of parts, and personal interest.

What advice do you have for someone wanting to follow a similar path?

Believe in yourself, be willing to take risks, and never stop learning. Surround yourself with supportive people and never give up on your dreams.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: I introduce my journey from a normal life to living my dream.

01:30BMX Rider to YouTuber: I share my transition from being a professional BMX rider to discovering YouTube.

04:15Buying my First House: I explain how I bought my first house and used it as a rental property.

07:45Expanding my Real Estate Portfolio: I discuss how I used the equity in my first house to buy more properties.

10:30Rebuilding Cars on YouTube: I talk about my passion for rebuilding cars and how it became part of my YouTube content.

13:00Opening my Workshop Unit: I share the exciting step of opening my own workshop unit and expanding my projects.

15:45Conclusion: I reflect on my journey and offer advice to aspiring dream chasers.