Success isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about what the numbers make possible.

In this episode, Jason Johansen sits down with Shafik Hijri to explore the deeper “why” behind investing. What does success really look like once you’ve made it through the chaos? And how do you build something that lasts—not just for yourself, but for your family and future generations?

Shafik shares how his vision evolved from “just making money” to building legacy, impact, and financial clarity. It’s not about exit strategies—it’s about living with intention, building with purpose, and defining what enough actually means.

You’ll hear:

• How Shafik’s definition of success has changed since his first deal

• Why financial freedom is just a tool—not the destination

• The role of faith, family, and personal values in building wealth

• How to set long-term goals that align with the life you actually want

• Tactical ways to reverse-engineer your vision into your investment plan

  
  

If you’ve been grinding without knowing where you’re going—this episode will help you get clear.

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It looked beautiful… but it didn’t cash flow.

In this episode, Jason and Shafik talk about one of the most expensive rookie traps in real estate: over-renovating rental properties. Shafik shares how a well-intentioned remodel spiraled into unnecessary upgrades, longer vacancies, and thousands in lost returns—all because he treated a rental like a personal home.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between rent ready and retail ready

• How emotional attachment can destroy your ROI

• Why “nice” doesn’t always mean profitable

• How to set a renovation budget that fits the neighborhood

• What upgrades truly matter to tenants—and which ones don’t

If you're about to swing a hammer, pick up this episode first. It might just save you five figures and months of regret.

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Some lessons cost more than others. For Shafik Hijri, it was $7,000 a month.

In this episode, Jason and Shafik break down the painful—and powerful—lessons behind a five-figure monthly burn rate. From underestimated repairs and overestimated rent rolls to the hidden cost of bad assumptions, this is a brutally honest look at the kind of mistakes that don't just sting… they scar.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How “cash flow” on paper can disappear in real life

• The blind spots that cost new investors thousands

• What most spreadsheets don’t account for (and why it matters)

• How to mentally and financially recover from major missteps

• The new rules Shafik now lives by before buying anything

This isn’t a horror story—it’s a roadmap. Because the investors who win long-term are the ones who learn, adapt, and keep going.

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