From Marine to Masterful Mindset Master: The Relentless Journey of Nathaniel Cherubini
Key Takeaways
- Discipline in fitness, finances, and mindset leads to lasting success and confidence.
- Military values like ownership and resilience translate powerfully into business and investing.
- Setbacks can be transformed into six-figure lessons if you commit to learning and adapting.
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Redefining Real Estate, Fitness, and Purpose
On this compelling episode of The REI Agent, hosts Mattias and Erica Clymer sit down with Marine Corps veteran, lender, investor, and family man Nathaniel Cherubini, known to many as “Real Estate Nate.”
What unfolds is not just a discussion about real estate but a full-on masterclass in resilience, intentional living, and the pursuit of meaning beyond the paycheck.
From the first minute, Nate brings the heat. His story is one of transformation—military grit meets entrepreneurial fire.
Yet, it’s his philosophy that leaves a lasting mark.
As Erica and Mattias explore the inner workings of this high-performing mind, listeners are taken on a journey that’s equal parts tactical and deeply personal.
“Success is not a number in your bank account. It’s a mindset.”
From VA Loans to Real Estate Wisdom
Nathaniel’s investing story didn’t begin in a seminar room or at a networking event.
It began, like so many, as an “accidental landlord.” But what followed wasn’t accidental at all.
Through hardship—including a $120,000 loss during a failed flip during COVID, Nate and his business partner didn’t fold.
They leaned in. Learned more.
Took extreme ownership. And came back stronger, buying eight more properties and branching into lending, development, and education.
“We turned that into a $120,000 education in what not to do in real estate.”
And it’s not just financial wins Nate speaks on, it’s the why behind every move.
The duty to repay investors even at personal cost.
The belief in mastering your environment before blaming it.
The commitment to a lifestyle of integrity, growth, and ownership.
The Fitness-Finance Connection
Nate’s message isn’t limited to real estate.
In fact, one of the most powerful moments comes when he reveals his secret to confidence: discipline in fitness.
He speaks of six-hour runs, CrossFit camaraderie, and the small daily wins that stack into unshakable identity.
“Every time you follow through on what you say you’ll do—whether it’s getting out of bed or crushing a brutal workout—you build belief.”
It’s clear Nate lives what he preaches.
Whether it’s teaching his kids emotional intelligence, helping other Marines think like investors, or coaching teenagers on how to design their futures, he’s not selling a dream, he’s building one, day by day.
The Deep Roots of True Wealth
For Nate, true wealth isn’t about 100 doors. It’s about alignment.
Alignment with your values.
Alignment with your discipline.
Alignment with your mission.
It’s why he invests. Why he mentors. Why he lives the “whole-of-life” approach.
“You don’t retire from purpose. You evolve into a greater one.”
As Erica and Mattias reflect on their own journeys—balancing rehab, family, financial fears, and hard-won wisdom—it’s clear that this episode isn’t just about one man.
It’s about a movement. A mindset. A method.
Wisdom to Live By
Before the episode closes, Nate distills his personal code of conduct into three brutally honest, beautifully simple life rules:
“Don’t consume more than you need. Don’t spend more than you earn. And be charitable.”
These aren’t just mottos. They’re marching orders for anyone who wants to live boldly.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Chase Comfort—Chase Growth
As the conversation draws to a close, what lingers isn’t the talk of VA loans, syndications, or duplexes. It’s the call to rise.
The challenge to "not wait" until life is comfortable to take action. And the undeniable truth that discipline equals freedom.
Nathaniel Cherubini didn’t just build wealth.
He built wisdom.
And now, he’s passing it on.
“Success is a way of living. It’s in the values you uphold, the problems you choose, and the people you impact.”
This isn’t your average real estate interview.
This is The REI Agent—where wealth meets wellness, and stories spark transformation.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The REI Agent podcast, your go-to source for insights, inspiration, and strategies from top agents and investors who are living their best lives through real estate.
For more content and episodes, visit reiagent.com.
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Mentioned References
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
- The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner
- Managing Rental Properties by Brandon Turner
- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
- The Book on Mental Toughness by Andy Frisella
- 75 Hard by Andy Frisella
- BiggerPockets
- Dave Ramsey
- RVShare
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All content in the show is not investment advice or mental health therapy. It is intended for entertainment purposes only.
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