In this episode, AJ Osborne, CEO of Cedar Creek Capital and a prominent figure in self-storage syndication, shares his inspiring journey centered on two themes: mental resilience and making things happen. In 2018, AJ was diagnosed with Guillan Barre Syndrome, and he was faced with a choice: to either accept the life of being “that wheelchair guy” or dig deep mentally to thrive and succeed despite everything.
Six years later, AJ continues to run the fastest-growing self-storage syndication, with a portfolio of over $350M+ in assets. When he found himself in the hospital without a job, AJ’s real estate investments provided the financial safety nets for his family and paved the way for him to keep building his net worth even while in a wheelchair. Through his experiences, our guest today emphasizes the importance of building cash-flowing assets and pursuing a business that will keep growing your net worth even when you’re physically unable to work.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with insecurities or self-doubt; AJ’s profound outlook on confidence, passion, drive, and resilience is refreshingly unique and inspiring. Throughout our conversation, he emphasizes his framework for dealing with problems and learning to thrive in difficult situations. He also shares the secrets to his success in staying productive and accountable.
When it comes to making things happen in your life, AJ shares foolproof advice that might help you finally achieve your dreams! We discuss the importance of collaboration and leveraging time, resources, and, most importantly, connections. In a world that praises the bootstrapped entrepreneur, AJ reminds us that man can never be an island, and success is only gained by leveraging the people and opportunities around us. So tune in for an episode on re-evaluating how you navigate the real estate world and establishing mindset shifts for creating genuine wealth!
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[5:10] How Real Estate Investing Saved His Life
[9:30] Why Real Estate Makes You More Financially Secure Than Any W2 Job
[15:15] The Secret to Success: Digging Deep Mentally
[21:40] His Framework for Dealing with Negative Thoughts and Productivity
[25:30] Why You Should Practice Being Uncomfortable
[28:15] The Power of Asymmetrical Bets
[38:00] The Incredible Earning Power of House Hacking
[44:30] How Real Estate Allowed Aj and His Wife to Build Schools and Create Positive Impact
[51:45] Why Working Alone Never Works
[55:40] Aj’s Roadmap for the Next 5-7 Years
[1:00:20] Best Advice From Aj’s Years of Experience
HOSTS
Craig Curelop
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze
Chad Rocke
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadrockerealtorinvestor/
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/da_rock_22/
🏘️ Work with Chad: https://www.thefiteam.com/team/chad-rocke/
GUEST
Aj Osborne
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajosborne/
💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-osborne/
💻 Website: https://www.ajosborne.com/
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