In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Jorge Contreras – short-term & mid-term rental investor, ground up developer, and Airbnb arbitrage & purchasing coach. Since 2017, Jorge has been operating short-term rentals, and this year he closed on his first ground-up development project. Before real estate investing, he and his wife were working long hours at their day jobs, and he was determined to find a way to financial freedom. Now he’s been able to retire himself, his wife, and his mom, and he’s passionate about helping others break free from the 9-to-5 shackles so they can do whatever is aligned with their purpose and what they were born to do. Rich and Jorge discuss key plays right now in the high interest rate environment, their responses to those that discourage investing in California, and the government & school system’s goals of creating employees. They talk about the importance of mindset and surrounding yourself with the right people instead of “dream killers” in order to become the greatest version of yourself and reach your full potential.Connect with Jorge on Instagram: @thejorgecontreras--Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in investing with Somers Capital? Visit www.somerscapital.com/invest to learn more. Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call. Interested in STR/Boutique Hotel Management? Visit www.excelsiorstays.com/management to book a free call.