Robert Leonard: Millennial Investing and House Hacking | E133

This week on YAP, we are chatting with Robert Leonard, entrepreneur, investor, and previous motocross athlete. Robert is also the host of the popular podcast, Millennial Investing which he started to reach millennials thirsty for financial knowledge. Millennial Investing guides millennial investors getting into long-term stock market investing, options trading, and more with guests such as Matt Higgins, Tom Bilyeu, Lewis Howes, and Kevin O’Leary.   In this episode, we talk about Robert’s beginnings in motocross and the life lessons he learned from it, Robert’s experience in college, and how he got started in investing. We’ll also discuss how you can get started in real estate, how you can invest with a couple thousand in the bank, and Robert’s best financial learnings and advice for those looking to get started. If you’ve been looking to get into real estate investments, this episode with Robert’s step-by-step process is for you!  Sponsored by -  Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP The Jordan Harbinger Show. Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/start Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:10 - Robert’s Background As a Motorcross Racer 04:49 - What Motorcross Instilled in Robert  09:17 - Robert’s Experience in College 11:38 - How to Look at Stocks 16:54 - Biggest Lessons From Warren Buffett 19:32 - Robert’s Start in Investing 23:24 - How to Get Started in Real Estate 27:25 - Pros and Cons to Renting 30:21 - What to Do with 20K in the Bank  34:59 - Good vs. Bad Real Estate Investment 38:45 - Robert’s Thoughts on Index Funds 42:30 - Advice on How To Evaluate Speculative Investments  45:02 - Robert’s Biggest Learnings From Michael Michawitz 48:12 - Robert’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwleonard Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobertleonard/?hl=en Millennial Investing Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/millennial-investing/