We recently had the chance to connect with Andy Saintilus and have shared our conversation below.
Andy, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, what’s been bringing me the most joy outside of work is helping my family and close friends get started in real estate investing. My parents are investors, my siblings are involved, and most of my closest friends now own at least one property. I’ve taken the time to explain the benefits of investing, invited many of them to our monthly trainings, and through that they’ve been able to educate themselves on the potential opportunities. One of my friends recently launched his first Airbnb and is earning about $13,000 a month, while another just purchased his first property and is house hacking it. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see lives changing all around me.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Andy Saintilus, and I’m a real estate investor and entrepreneur based in Miami. I got my start after seeing how uncertain traditional jobs could be, and I decided to build a business that gave me freedom and security. Today, I manage a portfolio that includes rental properties, fix-and-flips, and short-term rentals on Airbnb.
What makes my story unique is that I’ve been able to replace my 9–5 income, take control of my time, and now help others do the same. My brand isn’t just about investing it’s about creating experiences, building wealth, and showing people that financial independence is possible.
Beyond my own business, I work with a real estate education company that originally trained me, helping new investors learn the strategies that changed my life. I’m especially proud that my parents, siblings, and close friends are now investors themselves. Some are house hacking, some are running successful Airbnbs, and others are buying their first properties.
Right now, I’m focused on growing both my real estate portfolio and my role in education, where I can mentor more people and continue to build a community of investors who are changing their lives through real estate.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that really shaped how I see the world was when I watched friends and co-workers lose their jobs, even though they were good at what they did. That experience opened my eyes to how little control we actually have when we rely only on a 9–5 job. It pushed me to think differently about security, wealth, and freedom. That’s what led me into real estate investing. I realized I wanted to build something that I owned, that couldn’t be taken away from me, and that could provide long-term stability. That perspective still drives me today not just in my own business, but in the way I encourage family and friends to create assets that give them true independence.”
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Growing up, my family didn’t have much, and I watched my parents push through tough years to build something from almost nothing. That taught me early on that resilience and focus matter more than circumstances. Later in life, suffering reinforced that lesson in ways success never could. I’ve had to figure out how to pay mortgages when no money was coming in, all while managing expensive rehabs. Those moments were a continued reminder that you can really only count on yourself no one is coming to save you. When tenants damaged my properties, when deals fell apart, or when I bought a short-term rental right before the pandemic hit, I could have walked away. Instead, those challenges forced me to trust myself, stay disciplined, and problem-solve under pressure. Success feels good, but it doesn’t test you the same way that suffering does. It taught me that setbacks are really just setups for growth, and that consistency and discipline are what truly create long-term success.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
An important truth that very few people agree with me on is that everyone has money the difference is what we choose to spend it on. Most people say they can’t afford to invest, but the reality is they’re already spending that money somewhere on cars, clothes, eating out, or things that lose value. I believe if you redirect those same dollars into assets, you can change your entire financial future. The problem isn’t lack of money, it’s lack of priorities. That mindset shift is what allowed me to build in real estate and it’s what I try to teach others.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I have control of my time, my business is running smoothly, and I’m somewhere in the world enjoying the scenery. For me, peace isn’t about doing nothing, it’s about freedom. Knowing that my family is taken care of and that my work continues to create opportunities makes me happy. Whether I’m sitting with my parents, spending time with close friends, or walking through a property I’ve renovated, those moments remind me why I do what I do. The greatest peace comes from having the freedom to choose how and where I spend my time.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: andysaintilus
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andysaintilus/?trk=public-profile-join-page
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asaintilus
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