Real Estate Investing the Freedom Mentor Way

Freedom Mentor Live! April 30th, 2026 | Lessons From Mistakes That Make You Better

Phil Pustejovsky | Real Estate Investor, Coach & Mentor Season 16 Episode 8

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Most real estate content shows the wins — smooth closings, happy sellers, perfect timelines. This episode covers the other side: what happens when everything goes wrong. In this FM Live episode, Phil breaks down the problems nobody warns you about, how to survive it, and how these experiences make you a stronger investor.

You’ll also hear Gilbert’s story — his first transaction had nearly every problem imaginable. He thought he’d lose everything. The deal closed anyway, and the lessons shaped every transaction he’s done since.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The problems nobody talks about in real estate
  • How to survive when multiple issues hit one deal
  • How to evaluate risk more accurately
  • How to spot red flags earlier
  • How to structure contracts with protection
  • When to push through problems — and when to walk away
  • Gilbert’s real story of surviving a nightmare first deal

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