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On The House with SpartanOn The House with SpartanBONUS: Spartan Invest Client Shares True Experience, ft. John RickgarnIn this special episode, we welcome a Spartan Invest client to the show! John Rickgarn shares his inspiring journey from a demanding B2B sales career to becoming a successful real estate investor and university professor. He dives into his initial steps in real estate with a fourplex purchase in Minnesota, discovering the value of passive income.Throughout the conversation, John offers insightful tips for evaluating investment properties, navigating market-specific challenges, and, most importantly, asking the tough questions when selecting property management. With candid reflections on his victories and learning experiences, John’s story is both a...2024-10-3125 minReal Estate Investing with the REI Mastermind NetworkReal Estate Investing with the REI Mastermind NetworkCrushing Myths: What REI Gurus Don't Tell You About Airbnb w/ John RickgarnUncover the truth about Airbnb investing as John Rickgarn debunks common myths and shares insider knowledge that most REI gurus keep under wraps. Dive into an enlightening conversation on our latest episode, "Crushing Myths: What REI Gurus Don't Tell You About Airbnb," where John's wealth of experience as an investor, educator, and realtor shines through. 🏠💡Connect with John Rickgarn! ➡️ Explore his insights and resources at rickgarn.com.In this must-listen to episode, you'll learn:The realities of Airbnb saturation in the marketHow to strategically navigate rising costs and market shiftsThe power of conservative investment strategies...2024-01-0432 minThe W2 Prison Break ShowThe W2 Prison Break ShowEP.93 Stop Saving For A Retirement That Is Not Guaranteed w/John RickgarnToday's podcast is a quick snippet from Episode 46 The W2 Prison Break Show with John Rickgarn.  Click here if you want to listen to the full episode with John Want To Quit Your Job And Become The CEO of Your Own Business? Schedule A Free Intro Call Join W2 Prison Break Nation Follow Me: IG @coachbrianoneill Tiktok @coachbrianoneill YouTube @w2prisonbreak LinkedIn LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Grab Brian’s Recommended Mic on Amazon Learn How to Get all the Mon...2023-12-2114 minThe Rich Mind PodcastThe Rich Mind PodcastMultiple Streams of Passive Income with John RickgarnWelcome back to the RichMind Podcast.   Today I am thrilled to have John Rickgarn as my guest. John is a fellow Podcaster and host of The Wealth and Freedom Nexus Podcast. He has a huge passion to helping others increase their financial education and create multiple income streams through passive income opportunities. John shares his story that resonates with nearly everyone who has encountered a pivotal moment in their lives. The Catalyst of Change: A November Night That Shifted It All Embark on a journey back to November 2014, a time w...2023-08-2154 minAlpha Dog Capital - Deal Flow ChannelAlpha Dog Capital - Deal Flow ChannelWealth and Freedom with John Rickgarn#029 - Wealth and Freedom with John RickgarnTraditional financial planning is centered around deferring time, money, and experiences for later. With NO GUARANTEE that later will be there!John Rickgarn lost both of his parents to cancer by the time he was 16 and later worked 60+ hours a week in a corporate sales job. In 2014, John realized that the traditional retirement path was a guaranteed way to DEFER life to a later date that is not GUARANTEED In 2019 he left his corporate job and has shared his story and journey since through his podcast...2023-08-1027 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #080 – How a FOURplex can rocket your investment portfolio returns!Have you ever driven by a multifamily apartment?  What about just a duplex, triplex or fourplex?  For over a decade, Fourplex Investor Group (or FIG) has specialized in NEW build communities of fourplexes in growing markets in the United States.  Today we will go over the good, the bad and the ugly and why Fourplexes really can supercharge your wealth and investment portfolio!RESOURCES MENTIONED:My Story starting with a FourplexSpecialized Trust, Quest and I...2023-04-2647 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #079 – If You Want To Invest In A Franchise Without The Headaches….Do you not have $50,000 readily available to invest in a franchise? Do you also not want the headachesof owning the business outright?Today’s interview is with Kenny Rose, the founder of FranShares where he educates us on how you canstart investing in this alternative asset class with only $500 AND is open to non-accredited investors.RESOURCES MENTIONED:My YouTube ShortsYonah WeissEpisodes 27 and 57, investing in Wine and Trust DeedsBusiness Insider ArticleFundriseRocket Dollar Self-Directed Retirement Accounts1 in 7 homes sold in 2021 were purchased by...2023-04-1926 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #078 – Country Spotlight: Columbia – No Longer Pablo Escobar’s PlaygroundMaybe you remember Tim from Episode 24?  What you may NOT know is that Tim runs his Short Term Rental business all the way from Columbia!  Specifically Medellin, Columbia where he spends most of his time.Now Columbia might just make you think of cocaine, drug lords and Pablo Escobar but Tim tells us those days ended DECADES ago.  Join as we dive into the healthcare, culture, climate, local cuisines and perks of living in the city (ironically where Pablo was BORN) as we...2023-04-1224 minThe W2 Prison Break ShowThe W2 Prison Break ShowEP.46 Passive Income Strategies to Leave Your W2 Job, with John RickgarnPassive Income Strategies to Leave Your W2 Job, with John Rickgarn John Rickgarn is an investor, educator, and Realtor. Since 2014, John has been on a path of financial freedom, one bill at a time. John had worked hard, saved money, and invested for the long term. He opened an IRA at age 18, first contributed to a 401k at 19, and at one point contributed 15% of his earnings to his retirement accounts. He left his high-paying sales job to pursue real estate full-time and has since invested in stocks, options, cryptocurrency, notes, and real estate syndications. In 2020, he...2023-04-1235 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #077 – How to deal with the HELL of underwriting when buying a property!If you have ever purchased a property with financing, you probably are familiar with the underwriting process….it can be a PAIN!  Today we have on one of the top mortgage lenders in the state of MN that as a realtor I highly recommend and as an investor had quite a few stories to share 😊  Tune in and listen to Ryan and Jason of Prime Source Funding answer questions on MY underwriting experiences and were they “normal?”RESOURCES MENTIONED:United Wholesale MortgageWha...2023-04-0543 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #076 – What Happens When a Currency COLLAPSES?RESOURCES MENTIONED:Lebanon’s Financial CrisisWFN #032 – How inflation and debt can make you RICH!The End Is Near and It’s Going To Be AwesomeAmity Shlaes BookPeter Schiff The New Case For GoldCONNECT WITH STEPHEN:Word PlayThe View from Flyover CountryCrisis In The Ruling ClassBl...2023-03-291h 00The Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #075 – How To Start an Amazon Storefront Business for Additional IncomeWhat is FBM versus FBA?  These are just two terms in the Amazon world that you need to be familiar with if you want to start selling on Amazon.If you want to be 100% hands on or (near) 100% hands OFF, Amazon’s systems can help you leverage your income and start another side hustle or passive income stream.Randy Wilson, Real Estate Investor, Business Owner and CoachRESOURCES MENTIONED:Randy’s #ScrewTheW2 episodeRandy’s Website and Socials2023-03-2237 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #074 – Why Do Annuities Have Such a Bad Stigma?If the only thing you have heard about annuities is that they are a “rip-off” or have “nosebleed level fees” per the Ramsey’s and Fisher’s of the world, you will want to listen in.Bruno Caron provides a unique perspective and value proposition on annuities, how they work and why MANY Americans already HAVE an annuity and don’t even realize it!  Hint:  It’s a government program!RESOURCES MENTIONED:Actuary DefinitionDavid McKnightTom Hegna2023-03-1539 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #073 – How to invest in the world’s SECOND most traded commodity!What if you could invest in a stable crop that has WORLDWIDE demand, and “do good” for society?Today’s guest, Darren Doyle of Agronosotros joins us to tell you how you can invest in a stable, cash producing crop that is traded worldwide and is second only to oil in terms of global demand.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Get Rich EducationSpecialty Coffee AssociationAccredited vs Non-AccreditedWhy Coffee?Upco...2023-03-0846 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #072 – How to creatively buy real estate when mortgage rates have increasedWhen Napster put Matt Theriault’s business into bankruptcy, he knew he had to start something different.  Like many others, he got into Real Estate!Learn about Matt’s journey, how he started EPIC Real Estate and how CREATIVELY can help you acquire real estateRESOURCES MENTIONED:Epic Real Estate Podcast30 Ways To Get Started In Real Estate Investing#ScrewTheW2 EpisodesCONNECT WITH MATT:Epic Real Estate2023-03-0133 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #071 – Country Spotlight: Cambodia – More Than You KnowToday’s guest I actually connected with on Twitter!  Kat Rucker (handle @cash4kat) started traveling the world at age 23 and now works remotely with clients across the world.While Cambodia isn’t exactly front of mind for most (certainly not for me) this was an interesting country to learn about and I would say I will probably visit in the future.RESOURCES MENTIONED:My Blog – more updates in 2023!Previous Country Spotlights:Belize: Episode 44 2023-02-2231 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #070 – Buy BACK your TIME with Real Estate! Suja of Luxe Capital gives options how.From a self-storage syndication to an upcoming short term rental fund, Suja has hit the ground running as an up and coming syndicator.  She wants to help NON-accredited investors SNOWBALL their wealth without the risk and volatility of the stock market.If you are a non-accredited investor, the only way to get in the game is to do your due diligence on the operators and NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK so you learn about these deals!RESOURCES MENTIONED:Money Honey RachelS...2023-02-1526 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #069 – From $400 to $1.7 MILLION, Meg shows how she house hacked with this little known program!Meg Melody of Dreamy Capital has QUITE the story to share how someone with LITTLE money in a SMALL town can get started in real estate investing and become a millionaire!!I didn’t even know about this program and many realtors DON’T EITHER!  You will not want to miss this!RESOURCES MENTIONED:2023 FHA InfoMy Smart MoveCONNECT WITH MEG:Dreamy CapitalInsta...2023-02-0834 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #068 – New contribution limits and new CRAZY investment options with Amanda of STC!IRA and 401k contributions have been bumped up for 2023!  But while much of the stock and bond market was DOWN in 2022 by double digits, many investments are UP!Learn more on how to self direct your retirement accounts, HSA accounts and even a different account that I didn’t even know existed and is far superior to the 529!Also Amanda shares the….um….most INTERESTING investment she’s seen in a self directed account 😊👉 Tip/Trivia – Peter Thiel has been dubbed the ‘Lord of the Roths’ a...2023-02-0150 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #067 – Country Spotlight: Cyprus – The Gateway To The MediterraneanContinuing on with the country spotlight, we travel to the island nation of Cyprus, with a rich history from the Greeks and Turks.If you are interested in an affordable property with beachfront water views WITHOUT the threat of hurricanes, this may be an option for you!👉 Tip/Trivia – Cyprus has been ruled by many conquerors including the Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders and Turks.  It most recently gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1960.Want to support the show?  👉 Buy me a coffee...2023-01-2539 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #066 – Ex-Cybercriminal Brett Johnson shows us how to lock down your digital identityThe Original Internet Godfather joins the WFN podcast to share his story and how YOU can protect yourself from people like who he used to be.With getting 38 felonies, on FBI’s most wanted list, escaping prison and ran a criminal enterprise while WORKING for the Secret Service, Brett has seen and done a lot.  Now he educates thousands of others on what to look for and prevent their lives from being turned upside down.👉 Tip/Trivia – 25% of all kids will become victims of identity theft!Want to...2023-01-1844 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #065 – Grab a seat at the table…with Table Investments in OKCFrom Memphis, TN to Austin, TX many real estate markets have REALLY gotten hot 🔥 in the last 5 years and the numbers may not make as much sense for investors.But what if I told you there was an “under the radar” market that doesn’t get a lot of attention AND you can still get B class properties for around $100k AND cashflow at or near the 1% rule?Let’s dive into OKC!👉 Tip/Trivia – On April 22, 1889 the US government opened up a series of land...2023-01-1139 minThe Apartment GurusThe Apartment GurusEpisode 161: John Rickgarn - Coaching Mastermind With An Aspiring Multifamily InvestorYou're in for a treat in this episode as we feature a mini mastermind with John Rickgarn. Learn why investing in multifamily assets is a tremendous financial move and an excellent way to grow in real estate. Plus, you'll find why there’s always room for improvement if you stay and join us in this talk!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Benefits of buying a vacant multifamily propertyStrategies for buying properties in different marketsWays to get educated on real estate as a passive mult...2023-01-1049 minThe Real Estate MindsetThe Real Estate MindsetEpisode 94: How to Achieve Financial Freedom With Passive Income With John RickgarnDo you know how much money you need to make passively to attain financial freedom?In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, I chat with John Rickgarn about passive income. He shares with us how you can calculate how much money you need to earn passively to be financially free, what you can invest your money into to attain that goal and a tax tip for investors.We also chat about the pros and cons of both syndications and single-family properties, John’s morning routine, and his definition of success. 2023-01-0926 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #064 – New Year, New Tax Laws! The Cost Seg King Yonah Weiss ReturnsYonah Weiss is back!  If you missed his first appearance on Episode 12, be sure to check that out first!If there is one constant, it is CHANGE and the tax code is always changing.  2022 was the LAST year to get 100% bonus depreciation, now in 2023 that has been dropped to 80% bonus depreciation.So, what does that mean?  Yonah breaks down the changes and even with the challenges how there are even MORE beneficial treatments now in the tax code especially if you own short term rentals!2023-01-0430 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #063 – Pay only 4% taxes IN the US? Shannon Robnett gives us the Real Estate Run Down!The LAST episode for 2023!  The WFN podcast has been downloaded over 50,000 times and has reached over 100 countries!  Thank YOU for all the support and continued support as we wrap up 2022 and head into 2023.Another guest that I met with through the Real Estate Guys Summit On Sand, Shannon Robnett joins us to talk about syndications, the tax savings climate of Puerto Rico as well as the BOOMING real estate market in Idaho where he has over $100 MILLION in projects in various stages of development.  Here’s to a Happy New Year in 2023!...2022-12-2845 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #062 – Invest in a LITERAL Cash Machine AND pay $0 Taxes w/ Chris OdegardWhat if you lost over HALF of your net worth?  Would you be able to get that back and then 5X that in 9 years?  My guest today had just that happen and shares his story.One part of that story and HOW he amplified his net worth after such a devastating loss is through investing in ATMs.  But aren’t ATM’s going away as we become a cashless society?  Listen in and you may be surprised!👉 Tip/Trivia – Every year over 10 BILLION transactions occur at ATMs in the US.W...2022-12-2136 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #061 – Wagner Returns To Update Us On Florida AND How To Get INSTANT Equity With Your Next Investment!What if after you listened to Wagner in November of 2021, you bought a turnkey rental from B2R Direct then?  How would you be sitting now?  Well, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say you could be sitting on a $100,000 EQUITY gain!  The Florida market is on fire! 🔥On top of that, you would be looking at a 22% increase in rent!  Now will that continue?  Probably not, especially with the Fed raising rates BUT you can still get instant equity when you buy a new build from...2022-12-1443 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #060 – Why can I invest HERE but not THERE? Mauricio simplifies syndications!506C, 506B, Reg A, Reg D – what do all these terms mean?  Why can I invest in some syndications but not others?  Why can some advertise on every social media platform out there but others are FORBIDDEN to advertise?Our guest today is Mauricio Rauld, founder and CEO of Premier Law Group and one of the nation’s leading real estate syndication attorneys.  Whether you have questions on raising money, starting a fund or want to know what questions to ASK a syndicator, Mauricio is one of the few lawyers that ac...2022-12-0751 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #059 – Two Under-The-Radar Real Estate Markets With Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel of TTKYou’ve probably heard about the Memphis, Birmingham, Dayton, Orlando, and Dallas markets.  But what about Houston, TX and Albuquerque, NM?  High school sweethearts and now entrepreneurial real estate investors Shawn and Joni join us to give us the rundown on two “non-sexy” markets that seem to very recession resistant, have a diversified economy and aren’t high on the radar amongst real estate investor groups.👉 Tip/Trivia – Houston, TX is the 4th larg...2022-11-3040 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #058 – Is the ‘1% rule’ DEAD? Marco Santarelli from Norada Real Estate gives his thoughtsIs the 1% rule dead?  Are you looking for an investment that yields 12-15%, pays monthly and you DON’T have to be accredited?  Finally, what if you need an option for mortgage financing outside of a traditional bank?Our returning guest from episode 16, Marco Santarelli joins us again to answer all three of these questions and share his thoughts on the housing market going into 2023.👉 Tip/Trivia – In 1983, the inflation calculation was changed from tracking mortgages and other housing costs to tracking ‘owners’ equivalent rent’ which made the measurement less volatile.Want to sup...2022-11-2343 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #057 – Safely earn 10-12% on your money WITHOUT stock market volatilityInstead of going to the bank to get LENT money, why not BE a bank and LEND money?That is the topic of today’s podcast with Howard Robbins of Ignite Funding.  $1.3 billion in trust deeds have been funded since 1995 and Ignite has returned over $100 MILLION in steady, monthly interest payments to their investors. You don’t have to an accredited investor.  The minimum investment amount is only $10,000.  AND your investment is SECURED by real estate.👉 Tip/Trivia – Certain payments, like interest payments are taxed at your HIGHEST...2022-11-1642 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #056 – Spartan Invest of Birmingham, AL continues to grow investors’ wealth!If you have followed me for any amount of time, Spartan Invest has been mentioned quite a bit.  I also have been in Birmingham, AL about a half dozen times and is a primary market I invest in and plan to continue to invest in.  I also have great respect for the team especially when Maureen called me directly to advise NOT to buy a property we were looking at.  Today however I brought on the CEO and co-founder of Spartan Invest Lindsay Davis where we tal...2022-11-0935 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #055 – 1 Year Anniversary! And why I plan to refinance even WITH rising rates!A sneak peak 👀 into episodes for the rest of the year….Where can you lower your taxes to FOUR percent in the US?  Is it POSSIBLE to buy a condo overseas for under $100k?  And what happens to taxes if Congress does…NOTHING?It is the 1-year anniversary of the Wealth and Freedom Nexus podcast!  Thank YOU for all the support, downloads, shares and listens.  We are currently approaching FIFTY THOUSAND downloads across 100 countries!  I can’t WAIT to see what 2023 brings!If you haven’t followed me on Y...2022-11-021h 03Mailbox Money ShowMailbox Money ShowScrew the W2 - Strategies for Developing Passive Income - John RickgarnScrew the W2, right?! What is it even about? It’s simply leaving your job behind in pursuit of something better, greater. Our guest for today, John Rickgarn, was also a diehard W2 worker like many, until he realized that true wealth actually happens the moment you gain freedom. Because of this, he has been a real estate investor since 2016 and is a licensed real estate agent with MN Lands and Homes. He helps educate and coach other potential and beginning investors to build their real estate portfolio and increase their passive income. Catch his st...2022-11-0127 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #054 – Country Spotlight: PanamaMedical Tourism.  Fresh organic foods.  The Panama Canal.   If you’ve enjoyed the Country Spotlight series so far with episodes 44 on Belize and 52 on Nicaragua, you will want to listen in on today’s spotlight: Panama.Our returning guest from Episode 13, Mikkel Thorup of Expat Money shares his personal experience having lived in Panama and what one can expect from this Central American country.👉 Tip/Trivia – There are onl...2022-10-2640 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #053 – How inflation, geopolitical turmoil and rising interest rates affect gold and silverHow are the precious metals markets manipulated?  Is inflation here to stay and will it go HIGHER?  How will the Central Banks react?  Oh yeah, and how does this affect gold and silver?These questions and more I discuss with returning guest, Dana Samuelson who started his own company nearly 25 years ago.  From currency collapses to rising inflation, we cover much more than the precious metals markets.  Just as we discussed on episode 032, you CAN position yourself to BENEFIT from inflation.👉 Tip/Trivia – While capital gains in the US are typically...2022-10-1948 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #052 – Country Spotlight: Nicaragua - High end lifestyle for a LOW cost of living!Authentic Italian, German and Israeli food.  Happy Hour beer is a buck!  $100 a square foot for most homes.  Welcome to the largest country in Central America with a growing expat community: Nicaragua. In 2004, our guest Natalie Sullivan went to Nicaragua to “check it out” and then decided to live and work in the beautiful city of San Juan del Sur.  As of just August in 2022, Natalie has sold over $3 million in properties for the year and over $25 million in real estate since she moved!Does an ocean-view property for $250,000 sound interesting to you?  If so, contact Natalie to...2022-10-1245 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #051 – Diversify your portfolio with Agriculture through Paraguay Ag InvestWant to diversify your portfolio to combat stock market volatility?  How about with common fruits like oranges and strawberries 🍓?Our guest, David Smith worked for Panasonic, lived in Nicaragua, moved to Panama in 2009, and flipped condo contracts BEFORE he invested in agriculture himself in Paraguay!  AND that was after he did a LOT of due diligence on the company and region himself.Now David works for Paraguay Ag Invest and helps investors worldwide to invest in a stable commodity in a “sleepy” country for 12%+ returns.👉 Tip – Agriculture an...2022-10-0542 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #050 – Why EVERYONE in the US should get an HSA or Health Savings AccountMoney goes IN tax FREE, 💲 GROWS tax FREE 💲 AND can be taken OUT tax FREE! 💲 Sound too good to be true?It is called a Health Savings Account or HSA for short. In addition to IRAs, 401ks, life insurance and offshore accounts like we discussed in previous episodes, an HSA can be very beneficial to cut your tax bill AND grow money tax free.  Check out episodes 003, 006, 014, 015, 025, 035, 2022-09-2831 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #049 – Fred Returns to talk about Rising Rates and Quality Notes to invest in!Rates are rising 👆 mortgage lenders are laying off employees if not closing altogether 💸  Why should you still add mortgage notes to your investment portfolio?  Fred returns to give us an update on the mortgage note industry.If you missed Fred’s previous appearance, check out episode 019 as well as his book and FREE report listed below on the resources.Want to support the show?  👉 Buy me a coffee ☕ or become a Patreon member!Helpful...2022-09-2136 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #048 – Rising Rates may mean you SHOULD refinance with Timothy of Hero LendingRising rates.  Inflation.  Recession fears.  Returning stagflation?  And these are all reasons why you MIGHT still want to refinance??If you are tired of “Traditional Banks” like I am, you will want to listen in.  Timothy Hero, who last was on for Episode 017 returns to share what has happened since in the mortgage industry and how many of his lenders may be BETTER for you!  For instance, some of his lenders take the HIGHEST credit score between Equifax, Transunion and Experian for qualification versus the MIDDLE or even LOWEST score that other...2022-09-1441 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #047 –Cashflowing Real Estate IS the key to a SOLID Financial Foundation with Gary of Paradigm LifeIs Stagflation here again like we saw in the ’70s?  How do the wealthiest families protect and still GROW their wealth during times of uncertainty?Short answer: cash-flowing real estate and protected, tax-favored liquidity.  For the LONG answer, be sure to listen in with today’s guest, Gary Pinkerton of Paradigm Life!Gary grew up “dirt poor” in the ’70s and ’80s and MANY of the things he saw THEN, he sees NOW in 2022 from high inflation to rising interest rates.  But even with strong headwinds and a likely recession coming, there a...2022-09-0750 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #046 – The Blockchain Babe returns to shed light on the 2022 ‘Crypto Bloodbath!’Voyager, Three Arrows Capital, Vauld, Celsius….will the crypto 🩸 bath ever end!  Courtney ‘The Blockchain Babe” returns to share how SHE was affected and how YOU can protect your crypto holdings from hacks and crypto bankruptcies. Want to support the show?  👉 Buy me a coffee ☕ or become a Patreon member!Helpful Resources:Vauld, 3 Arrows Capital, Celsius and Voyager news Article on secu...2022-08-3153 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #045 – Barry Returns To Explain Your Human LIFE Value🚨Is Dave Ramsey WRONG? 🚨 Flexible Policies with PUAs, Cash Value, Asset Protection and 90% approval rating.  Get LI NOW, don’t wait!Barry, who joined us for Ep 003 on WFN returns to answer the 4 most common questions/statements I get about Whole Life Insurance from the skeptics and ones that feel they “don’t need it” or it is a “waste of money.”Want to support the show?  👉 Buy me a coffee ☕ or become a Patreon member!Helpful Resources:2022-08-2447 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #044 – Country Spotlight: Belize – Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret!English is the official language.  Beachfront condos are a fraction of the price in the US.  Property taxes under $500 a YEAR!  Learn more about this hidden gem for investment/lifestyle in the Caribbean.Rachel Jensen, who joined us for Ep 001 and Ep 018 on WFN returns to share her new business venture as the Broker/Owner of Luna Real Estate!  Looking to buy, rent or develop in Belize?  Or maybe have just wondered about visiting?  Tune in to learn more about this tropical paradise just a short plane...2022-08-1734 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #043 – Derreck from Quest returns! Here’s how to get your retirement dollars out of JAIL!Want to support the show?  Buy me a coffee or become a Patreon member!Did you know pulling money out of your retirement account is NOT the same as taking a distribution?  Depending on what happens and what you NEED your retirement account funds for, your tax hit could drop from 39% to as low as 0%!  From disaster relief to first-time home buyers and even college expenses there are many exemptions that allow you to take money out of your retirement accounts potentially tax-FREE and PENALTY free!!2022-08-1046 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #042 – Why Julie Holly of The Conscious Investor said #ScrewTheW2!Today’s episode will serve two purposes, one to interview a great friend I have networked with that offers opportunities for NON-accredited investors.  But second, to give you a taste of what to expect in one month with my upcoming YouTube show #ScrewTheW2.Based in Idaho and originally wanting to be an elementary teacher with a “safe” government pension, Julie decided there was simply too much risk in having OTHERS in control of your life.Want to support the show?  Buy me a coffee or become a 2022-08-0338 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #041 – The Power of Zero with David McKnight: Smart Tax Planning and Your RetirementOf all the money in retirement accounts, only 5% are in truly tax-free Roth accounts.  If your retirement funds are part of the 95% that are in tax DEFERRED accounts, you will want to listen to my interview with David McKnight and how the oncoming Tax Train will affect you!Want to support the show?  Buy me a coffee or become a Patreon member!Helpful Resources:Power of ZeroThe Volatility ShieldTa...2022-07-2726 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #040 – Live your life NOW, NOT tomorrow with Chris MilesChris Miles is the host of the popular podcast, Money Ripples and is the “anti” financial advisor for everyone’s needs.  How can Chris help you become financially free?Here’s an example from one of his clients:  client went from $200 a month in cashflow to TWELVE THOUSAND in SIX months!!Want to support the show?  Buy me a coffee or become a Patreon member!Helpful Resources:YouTube video of Dave Ramsey blasting insurance agent2022-07-2057 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #039 – Is Water The New GOLD and a good investment?Today we have Riggs Eckelberry of Origin Clear to talk about a unique investment….in water!  Want to support the show?  Buy me a coffee or become a Patreon member!Helpful Resources:What Is An MLP?Start Engine and KnightscopeOriginClearConnect with RiggsOriginClear CEO BriefingLinkedInShow Sponsors2022-07-1341 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #038 – When is YOUR Financial Independence Day?12/31/2030.  Upcoming YouTube show.  Cryptocurrency collapse.  Mortgage Rates.  Tiny Homes.  1,000 homes destroyed.  These topics and many more on today’s episode as I share my thoughts on what is going on in the US and the world and options you can take if we go into a recession, from credit score hacks to protecting equity.Want to support the show?  Buy me a coffee or become a Patreon member...2022-07-0653 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #037 – The Returns Are BIGGER in Texas with Leah Slaughter of OmniKey Realty!Leah and her husband started OmniKey Realty 17 years ago and now manage over 1500 properties for themselves and other investors.  In fact, they have sourced and purchased over 80 properties so far in 2022 alone!Born and raised in Dallas, they knew the area was primed for growth when they were teenagers.  Now scoping 20 properties a day and blasting 4-7 properties out for sale DAILY to investors, OmniKey is a great fit for investors wanting cashflow AND appreciation in the Dallas-Fort Worth MSA.Want to support the show?  Buy me a cof...2022-06-2941 minThe Real Estate Investing ClubThe Real Estate Investing ClubDo Not Defer Your Life, No One Knows Their TRUE Retirement Date with John Rickgarn (The Real Estate Investing Club #246) Want to become financially free through real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview John Rickgarn, Investor. Educator. Realtor. That is how John introduces himself when asked ˜What do you do?Having lost both of his parents to cancer by age 16, John realized that the typical path of getting a job and investing in a tax deferred account for retirement may not work for everyone.In 2014 after having his mo...2022-06-2230 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #036 – Behind the scenes of Get Rich Education with Aundrea NewbernInvestor, Educator and Realtor is how I introduce myself and today I have a guest that is very similar!  Sick of the corporate life, Aundrea started her real estate investing journey about the same time as I did and as her portfolio grew and network grew, she joined the Get Rich Education business helping Keith Weinhold as the COO.From starting a crime scene cleanup business to a new build, short term rental in Nicaragua Aundrea shares her story and growth as an entrepreneur and words of advice for others wanting to leave the “rat...2022-06-2232 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #035 – Protecting your wealth with Bobby Casey of Global Wealth ProtectionEveryone wants to build wealth and grow their income.  But if you are like me and live in the most litigious country in the world, the United States, you’ll want to PROTECT your assets from excessive taxation and frivolous lawsuits.Bobby Casey of Global Wealth Protection himself has lived all over the world and visited over 80 countries.  With over 20 years’ experience he is a trusted source for helping one to legally reduce their taxes and set up the proper entities to protect their assets.As Bobby states, Asset Protection comes...2022-06-151h 18The Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #034 – Is Wholesaling “Illegal” or Unethical? Hayato Hori of RocketOffr Dispels the MythsHave you heard of the practice “wholesaling” but wondered what it is?  Are you a property owner (like me) that have gotten DOZENS of low ball offers for your property?Like every industry, there are good actors and bad actors.  Hayato Hori of RocketOffer joins us to show how wholesaling really works and how a win-win scenario can be achieved.Helpful Resources:Martel TurnkeyProp StreamConnect with Hayatohayato@rocketoffr.comI...2022-06-0834 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #033 – Want Cashflow? Let’s Talk Memphis, Tennessee with Liz of MidSouth HomebuyersDid you know that the Memphis MSA is home to 1.3 million people and over HALF of them RENT??  Not a bad place to invest!With over 20 years in business and over 4000 properties under management, MidSouth Homebuyers is the perfect turnkey company to help expand your portfolio of “brick bank accounts!”Helpful Resources:The 5 Ways That Real Estate Investors Are PaidBest Cash Flow Markets in 2021Connect with Liz and MidSouthMid South Home Buyers2022-06-011h 07The Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #032 – How Inflation and Debt can make you RICH with Bronson HillBronson is a rising star in the multifamily syndication space, he has raised $20 million for his syndications and has talked to over 1,200 investors firsthand!  What has he learned from talking with those 1200?  Find out today!From “Inflation Induced Debt Destruction” (shout out to Jason Hartman for that phrase!) to tax incentives for real estate investors Bronson and I share what we have learned on our respective journeys and our takeaways from the 2021 Real Estate Guys Summit On Sand.Helpful Resources:M...2022-05-2531 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #031 – If you believe in freedom, you may be a Libertarian! w/ Spike CohenEnd the Fed, get government OUT of people’s lives and end taxation.  These are three of the tenants of the Libertarian Party, the third largest political party in the US.  So why can’t a third-party WIN in the national elections?  Would Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have to be the candidate to pull off the upset like Jesse Ventura did for the governor’s office in Minnesota in 1999?Spike and I spoke about the Libertarian party, how it stemmed as a movement against the Nixon administration, how centralized power always corrupts and what the party can...2022-05-1841 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #030 – What is a ‘Real Estate Professional?’ per the I.R.S. with Brandon HallWant to qualify as a Real Estate Professional and use UNLIMITED depreciation to offset ALL your income?  The bad news is that it is NOT quite as easy as Google says it is.The good news is if you work with a great CPA that works ONLY with real estate investors, it IS much easier!  Today, I asked our guest Brandon Hall some VERY specific questions and gave scenarios that I have either been told by OTHERS that WOULD qualify as a REP or I have never heard asked before....2022-05-1142 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #029 – From paying 50% in taxes to 0% with Steven LibmanFirst a realtor, then a broker and flipper and now a real estate syndicator!  After getting tired of paying 50% in taxes to Uncle Sam, Steven started hanging around people smarter than him to make MORE money yet pay LESS in taxes.Now as the managing member of Integrity Holdings Group, Stephen is on track to close $200 million in transactions in 2022 investing in the Carolinas, Georgia, Midwest, Texas and Florida.  Their motto is “Invest With Purpose” and they also budget a portion of their earnings to various non-profits.In addition to an inv...2022-05-0435 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #028 From loss to redemption, Mike Morawski shares his journey from entrepreneurship to prison to mentorship“Walk with your eyes wide open” and “underwrite cautiously” are just two of the many tips my guest has for you today!From owning 9 figures worth of real estate to finding himself broke, divorced and in prison, Mike shares his personal story from loss to redemption.  Now he coaches others so they can learn to become a better syndicator and how to pick and work with only the BEST syndicators out there.Thank you Jonathan Wei of Greystone Capital Group and host of the Building...2022-04-2728 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #027 – Yes, YOU can invest in WINE! Christopher Tenorio from Vino Vest joins us to tell you howDemocratize wine investing!  That is the motto of VinoVest.  And now ANYONE (21 years or older) can start investing in this alternative investment with as little as $1,000.  Sadly, this is one investment that CAN’T be invested in a self-directed retirement account but long term, wine returns have even beat the S&P 500.Not sure if a merlot or a pinot noir would make a better investment?  Christopher is one of several advisors with VinoVest that can help you start your portfolio.Helpful Resources:Money Inc article on Vin...2022-04-2032 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #026 Without Health, There Is NO Wealth! #ALLIN with Dan Zitofsky’s journey for PASSIVE incomeDan Zitofsky shares his personal story from when he was working 100+ hours a week, flipping homes, making seven figures and owning nice homes, cars and watches.  But he truly wasn’t happy, his family wasn’t happy and his wife finally called him out calling him a “sh*tty husband and father.”With his awakening moment that he had to stop CHASING money, Dan did a 180 flip and switched his business to PASSIVE investing with notes, syndications and rental income versus house flipping.  Now he does what he wants, wakes up when he wants and is tru...2022-04-1336 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #025 Wealth Without Wall Street - financial FREEDOM is the goal, not retirement!Today’s guest shares how he and his business partner generate passive income through ATM machines, short-term rentals, long-term rentals, Ethereum mining, land flipping, an RV rental, eCommerce stores, learning courses, and a note fund.   Joey has a passion to help people achieve financial freedom TODAY through investments that pay income TODAY versus the Dave Ramsey route of buying mutual funds in a 401k for 20, 30, or 40 years and HOPE it is there for you in retirement.And in addition to being passionate about infinite banking and passive income, we both are...2022-04-0642 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #024 - Maximize your returns with Airbnb rentals from ANYWHERE in the World with Tim HubbardWe have spoken a lot about LONG term rentals with long-term tenants.  But what about the ever-growing SHORT term rental market?  What are travelers looking for?  What makes a great location?  And how can you effectively manage them?Today’s guest manages over 40 properties all while being on another CONTINENT!  Learn more about how to get into short-term rentals, even if you don’t OWN the property yourself!Helpful Resources:AirbnbShort Term Rental Riches PodcastAirDNAC...2022-03-3023 minBreak Away from the Rat RaceBreak Away from the Rat RaceHow To Achieve Financial Freedom One Bill At A Time With John RickgarnIf you were to ask John to introduce himself he would say Investor. Educator. Realtor.  Having lost both of his parents to cancer by age 16, John realized that the typical path of getting a job and investing in a tax deferred account for retirement may not work for everyone. In 2014 after having his “aha” moment, John set out educate himself on building passive income streams. In 2016, he bought his first investment property: a fourplex by pulling money OUT of his Roth IRA.  In 2019, John left his “safe and secure” corporate sales job of 12 years to pursue investing full time...2022-03-2647 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #023 – Find out why title insurance and a title company are necessary with Mark RuudMaybe you have listened in and gotten your financing for your rental needs with Ridge Lending and you found a perfect property through Freedom Real Estate or Build 2 Rent.  Now we just need to get to closing!Today’s guest is my friend Mark with Title and Abstract Service who I’ve known for years in Marshall, MN.  We will do a deep dive on why you should work with a title company AND have title insurance for every real estate transaction....2022-03-2326 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #022 Get the funding you NEED for an investment property with Ridge Lending Group and Caeli Ridge PART 2Continuing from Episode 20, Caeli joins us again to talk about additional lending products.  Are you MAXED out on your Freddie/Fannie slots for conventional financing?  A non-QM or Qualifying Mortgage such as a cross-collateralization, All-In-One or bridge loan may be a fit for you!Learn about DSCR or Debt Service Coverage Ratio, inverted yields and other helpful metrics to help you grow your portfolio and financial education.Helpful Resources:Ridge Lending GroupRidge Lending Group Community...2022-03-1627 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #021 – A Hidden Investment Gem: Mobile Home Parks with Paul Moore of Wellings CapitalToday I have on Paul Moore of Wellings Capital who I met at the Summit on Sand in Belize in 2021.  Did you know that 40% of households in the US earn only between $20,000 - $40,000?With rents rising as high as TWENTY percent annually in some areas, how can some households even afford a place to live?  Well, there is one asset class, mobile home parks that can help solve this.As an investor in this class?  Well, how does a 100, 200 or even 300% return sound to you?2022-03-0932 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #020 – Get the funding you NEED for an investment property with Ridge Lending Group and Caeli Ridge PART 1One of the most common questions I get is ‘How do I qualify for a loan?’  Now, unfortunately (fortunately?) the days of NINJA loans or qualifications being you could simply fog a mirror and get approved are LONG gone.So, with that, today we are going to talk about mortgage loan qualifications, specifically for investment properties.Caeli Ridge is the President of the investor FRIENDLY Ridge Lending Group and has helped thousands of investors buy their 1st, 2nd and even 11th and 15th investment properties!...2022-03-0239 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #019 – The Power of Note Investing in a Self-Directed Retirement Account with Fred MoskowitzThus far on the podcast we have so far discussed whole life insurance, turnkey real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrency but this is the FIRST episode we have had discussing notes.Through many mutual connections, Fred and I met almost 2 years ago.  Fred is an author, entrepreneur, speaker and investor in all things notes.Most people are familiar with notes, usually by getting a mortgage (a type of promissory note) on a property and they are the ones MAKING the payments.  But what if you could BUY a note and th...2022-02-2335 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #018 – Rachel from ECI Development returns to talk about Teak and foreign residency options!Our very FIRST guest on the podcast returns!  Rachel joins us from the beautiful country of Belize, home of ECI Development.Are you NOT an accredited investor?  Do you have LESS than $7,000 to invest?  Then this may be the investment for you!  AND this investment could lead to residency or citizenship in Nicaragua or Panama.Finally, both Rachel and I invest in this asset personally.Resistant to bugs, disease and weather, teak has been in high demand for centuries and a favorite inve...2022-02-1627 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #017 – Need a Hero for Your Lending Needs? Timothy Hero can help you get Unlimited Mortgages!Do you need funding for your first or next rental property?  Do you not QUALIFY for a traditional mortgage?  Believe it or not, there ARE other options!Timothy Hero is a very successful loan broker that helps match investors to a lender that can offer MANY options that a traditional lender may not be able to.  Need to have a loan on an asset that is in a trust or LLC?  How about a 30-year fixed loan that DOESN’T show up on your credit report?  How about a portfolio loan to bundle ALL your pr...2022-02-0926 minThe Conscious InvestorThe Conscious InvestorEp249 John Rickgarn on A Different Approach to InvestingInvesting in real estate can seem very daunting and overwhelming. You have to be an accredited investor or have lots of money to put in. Yet the question then becomes, How do you get started investing?  Where can you start investing?  John Rickgarn had his ah-ha moment when he lost his parents both under the retirement age. “ is this really what we are supposed to do  when living a long life isn't guaranteed?”  John then took a very interesting approach to invest and has continued to invest so that his time is well spent. ...2022-02-0339 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #016 – Not sure WHERE to buy your first investment property? Marco with Norada RE can help!Did you know there are nearly 400 MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Areas) regions in the United States?  Where should you invest?  Do you want cash flow or do you want appreciation?  Where should you get a loan at?  Do you need a recommendation for insurance?  Do you need a lender?  Need help with setting up an LLC to PROTECT your investment?Today’s guest, Marco Santarelli will dive into what his company Norada can do to help the beginning investor.  Marco himself has been a real estate investor since he was EIGHTEEN and has h...2022-02-0231 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #015 – Can a former Russian translator for the FBI help you save on taxes?Today I have a very special guest….an FBI agent that translates Russian documents!  Ok, so that was in a past life but NOW Derreck Long is a Senior IRA Specialist at Quest Trust Company.Not only does Derreck help clients self-direct their old 401ks and IRAs, he self-directs his retirement accounts as well!  From note lending to fix and flip real estate, Derreck does the majority of his investing in his retirement account at Quest and educates customers on what account they should open. Should you have a Roth IRA? ...2022-01-2639 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #014 – How to get ultimate CONTROL and LIQUIDITY of your money and life with Adam EdwardsInfinite Banking and Replacing Your Mortgage?  How are these related and IS it possible to pay off your home in 5-7 years?Today I have on Adam Edwards, a certified Replace Your Mortgage consultant, Replace Your Banker consultant, and Licensed Life producer.Is Infinite Banking a ‘scam?’  If so, why do banks own MORE Whole Life Insurance than real estate?Can you pay off your mortgage early WITHOUT paying extra per month?Adam and I will talk about both and how they can wo...2022-01-1944 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #013 – How to Pay Zero Taxes and Diversify Your Life Overseas with Mikkel ThorupToday joining us from Panama (apologies for the iffy audio quality at some points) is the Expat Expert Mikkel Thorup, author, and host of the popular podcast Expat Money Show.After finding out he didn’t fit in a traditional school environment, Mikkel officially dropped out at age 15, started traveling internationally, and met INCREDIBLE people doing things differently than what he was exposed to in Toronto.  As of this recording, he has traveled for over 21 years, been to over 100 countries and speaks multiple languages.Mikkel has helped hundreds of people to...2022-01-1240 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #012 – Tapping HUGE tax savings with the Cost Seg King Yonah WeissThe Cost Seg King……The Lord Of The LinkedIn…..the man, the myth, the legend, the one and only YONAH WEISS joins us to start off the New Year in 2022!Yonah is The Regional Business Director of Madison Specs LLC, a leading cost segregation specialist company AND the host of the popular top rated podcast Weiss Advice.Yonah is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving tens of millions of dollars on taxes throug...2022-01-0533 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #011 – 2021 in review and what is in store for 2022!Wow, what a YEAR 2021 has been and much to come in 2022!The founder of Get Rich Education Keith Weinhold.  Numerous tax experts, sharing how to save on taxes, in fact we will start off the year with a specialist that deals with cost segregation.  Deep dive into mortgage qualifying, the underwriting process and the appraisal of a propertyRachel from ECI Development joins us again with another exciting investment opportunity!Bobby Casey with Global Wealth Protection...2021-12-2914 minHow Did They Do It? Real EstateHow Did They Do It? Real EstateSA334 | Why You Should Start Creating Passive Income Streams NOW with John RickgarnWe have been told from a young age that the secret to financial success is investing in retirement accounts. But today, we have John Rickgarn for you sharing a different story of how he found the true secret to financial freedom, the things he leveraged to create multiple streams of income, and why it's the best time to start living the life you want. Listen and enjoy this episode!Key Takeaways To Listen ForMindset shift and ways to start creating streams of incomeWhy is real estate better than other investments?Possible impacts of...2021-12-2724 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #010 – Creating Cashflow in the Birmingham, Huntsville and Chattanooga markets with Maureen McCann & Spartan InvestToday, 3 days before Christmas I am happy to have on Maureen McCann, the VP of Sales & Cofounder of Spartan Invest in the Birmingham, Alabama area!Her passion for real estate was ignited by Robert Kiyosaki’s book Rich Dad Poor Dad 20 years ago.  She is an advocate for helping investors reach their monthly passive income goals so they can live a financially worry-free life.  In 2013, she partnered with Lindsay Davis and Clayton Mobley to start Spartan Invest. Since then she has led the Sales Team to selling over 1500 units.  With reven...2021-12-2255 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #009 – Demystifying Bitcoin and Blockchain with the “Blockchain Babe” Courtney MoellerToday we have Courtney Moeller on the show to talk about all things crypto and blockchain!Courtney is no stranger to the oil patch.  She was born and raised to a petroleum engineer in the Permian Basin where most of her family was involved in the oil field in some aspect. Courtney served in the United States Navy from 1999 until 2005 as an aviation electronics technician stationed at NAS Coronado and aboard the USS Nimitz CVN-68. Upon honorable discharge, she returned to West Texas and sold real estate for several years. For the past 10 years, C...2021-12-1535 minStreams to ImpactStreams to ImpactREIA 81 John Rickgarn: The Secret of Achieving Financial Freedom. . . One Bill at a Time!We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?John Rickgarn is an investor, educator, and Realtor.  Since 2014, John has been on a path of financial freedom, one bill at a time.  John shares his journey while educating others through his classes, website, blog, and podcast.Main Points:Growing up, early life"Aha" moment and starting my journeyMy first real estate investmentHow non-accredited investors can start smallHow your NET WORK really does determine your NET WORTHHow as a realtor I am tackling this crazy market for my clientsWhere do I se...2021-12-1320 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #008 – What IF the 1031 Exchange goes away? So WHAT!? Brett Swarts explains whyIf Joe Biden and the Progressives have their way, the 1031 exchange may either go away or be severely limited in the future for real estate investors.Brett Swarts is one of the leading experts and speakers on deferring capital gains and savings clients thousands if not MILLIONS in taxes!Brett and I discuss the pros and cons of a 1031 exchange and IF it does go away, what do you do? The Deferred Sales Trust may be the solution to your needs.  Not only can this work fo...2021-12-0832 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #007 – Cashflow Tips & Tricks from the Cashflow Ninja M.C. LaubscherOriginally from South Africa, MC has now lived in the US for over 20 years.  MC says, if you were born in the US, you have “won the lottery” with the incredible opportunity for upward mobility.MC believes your best investment is…..in YOURSELF!  Since 2001, M.C. has grown from just a single-family investment homeowner to owning multiple businesses across multiple niches and has two top-ranked podcasts with over EIGHT HUNDRED episodes published!MC and I first met in person at the Spartan Summit in 2019.  In 2022, the main spea...2021-12-0137 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #006 – TRULY Self-Directing Your Retirement with Amanda Holbrook and Specialized TrustToday my guest is Amanda Holbrook with Specialized Trust.  She has been a key account manager and has lived in the self-directed space for over 13 years.  Not only has she connected with investors all over the country, but she also practices what she preaches by investing herself and has her kids investing in self-directed Roth IRAs.  Or as Amanda describes those accounts…”TAX-FREE FOREVER!!”I myself opened up my Solo-401k with Specialized back in 2018 and since then I have invested in first position notes on real esta...2021-11-2442 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #005 – Golden Nuggets on Gold with Amerigold founder Dana SamuelsonToday my guest is Dana Samuelson, founder of American Gold Exchange and has been involved in the precious metals industry for DECADES!  I met Dana personally at the Real Estate Guys 2021 Summit On Sand and felt he would be a great addition to the podcast!Gold: it is the oldest form of money in human history.  You can find gold coins that were minted in 500 BC and earlier!But is it an “old relic” or just a “shiny rock” as some say?  Dana and I will discussA few of the highlights from our conversationUS money us...2021-11-1735 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #004 – Big Bucks in the Buckeye State with Flip and Dani Lynn of Freedom Real EstateFlip & Dani Lynn Robison are seasoned real estate investors who have bought and sold over 1,000 properties.   Today they serve as the Co-Founders of the Freedom Real Estate Group family of companies based out of Centerville, Ohio which includes an acquisitions company, renovation company, turnkey company, property management company, a brokerage, and a syndication company with over 40 team members and still growing. Currently, their parent company, Freedom Real Estate Group, tripled its sales in 2019 from the prior year and continues to grow and manage high-volume residential flips.  Starting in 2020, their team also began renovating and man...2021-11-1028 minReal Estate MonopolyReal Estate MonopolyPlanning Passive Income: The Path to Financial Freedom with John Rickgarn | REM #47We interview John Rickgarn, creator of the Wealth and Freedom Nexus, where he educates other potential and beginning investors to build their real estate portfolio and increase their passive income. In this episode, we cover several key topics including: How John is using Multifamily Syndications to Offset His Tax Payments  Why Real Estate is NOT A Get Rich Quick Strategy  John’s Financial Freedom Formula  And lots more! Connect with John: Website  -  https://redknightproperties.com/ LinkedIn  -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rickgarn-mba-641aa414/              https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-freedom-nexus/ Instagram  -  https://www.instagram.co...2021-11-0427 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #000 – Welcome to the Wealth & Freedom Nexus PodcastThank you for joining in for the first episode of the Wealth and Freedom Nexus Podcast!  Listen to this brief info to find out:What is the Wealth & Freedom Nexus?John’s story (link - https://www.wealthandfreedomnexus.com/about.html) and what led him to pursue financial freedomWhat types of topics you can expect to be coveredWho you can expect to be guests on the showJohn’s own pet peeves with other podcasts and how he has tried to make...2021-11-0312 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #002 – Take advantage of the investment BOOM in Florida w/ Wagner Nolasco of B2RDirect!Wagner’s company, B2Rent concentrates on new construction builds that are ONLY for investors.  New construction tends to be cheaper to maintain with less capex expenditures and lower tax and insurance bills.Florida has one of the LOWEST property tax rates in the nation and the largest in-migration.  It is predicted by 2025, an additional 1.4 MILLION people will call Florida home.As a turnkey provider, B2RDirect’s average collection rate is 98.5%, vacancy rate is 0% and average tenant stay is 3-4 years!3,000 lots w...2021-11-0328 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #003 – Barry Brooksby with Focus Wealth GroupWhat is Whole Life Insurance and IS it really a scam like Dave Ramsey and others say it is?Our guest today is my friend and insurance agent Barry Brooksby.  Barry Brooksby has been involved in the financial and investment industry since 2001 and helped build a multi-million dollar real estate empire. He has an extensive background in real estate investing and financial services and is an Infinite Banking Practitioner working with clients nationwide. He is the Founder and CEO of Focus Wealth Gr...2021-11-0333 minThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastThe Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastWFN #001 – Diversifying into international real estate investing with Rachel Jensen and ECI DevelopmentToday we are joined by Rachel Jensen who is the VP of Sales and Marketing for ECI Development.  Having been with ECI for nearly 10 years and now living in Belize, Rachel brings unique knowledge and perspective for those wishing to live and invest in Panama, Nicaragua, Belize, and Costa Rica as well as upcoming projects in El Salvador, Honduras, Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico!Ms. Jensen became a resident of Panama in 2016, and today calls San Pedro, Belize home. She thoroughly enjoys the Latin American lifestyle and is a strong believer in being global.Ranging from $99,000 t...2021-11-0337 minPassive Income UnlockedPassive Income Unlocked032. Living a Financially Free Life One Bill at a Time with John RickgarnTitle: Living a Financially Free Life One Bill at a Time with John Rickgarn   Having lost both of his parents to cancer by the time he was 16, John realized after years of working in the corporate world that the plan of working 40 hours for 40 years and saving money in your 401k probably won't work for most....and that is even if you live to age 65. Since 2014, John began his financial journey educating himself on everything from real estate investing to infinite banking. In 2016, he started with a fourplex as his first investment by taking money O...2021-09-2525 minPassive Income UnlockedPassive Income Unlocked032. Living a Financially Free Life One Bill at a Time with John RickgarnTitle: Living a Financially Free Life One Bill at a Time with John Rickgarn   Having lost both of his parents to cancer by the time he was 16, John realized after years of working in the corporate world that the plan of working 40 hours for 40 years and saving money in your 401k probably won't work for most....and that is even if you live to age 65. Since 2014, John began his financial journey educating himself on everything from real estate investing to infinite banking. In 2016, he started with a fourplex as his first investment by taking money O...2021-09-2525 minBuilding Wealth Through Commercial Real EstateBuilding Wealth Through Commercial Real EstateHow to Build Passive Income Streams with John RickgarnJohn Rickgarn is an Investor, Educator and Realtor when asked ‘What do you do? ’Having lost both of his parents to cancer by age 16, John realized that the typical path of getting a job and investing in a tax deferred account for retirement may not work for everyone.In 2014 after having his “aha” moment, John set out to educate himself on building passive income streams. In 2016, he bought his first investment property, a fourplex, by pulling money out of his Roth IRA. In 2019, John left his “safe and secure '' corporate sales job of 12 years to pursue investing...2021-08-0821 minThe Thriving Agent PodcastThe Thriving Agent PodcastJohn Rickgarn - Thriving Real Estate AgentJohn Rickgarn has been a real estate investor since 2016 and is a licensed real estate agent with MN Lands and Homes. John helps educate other potential and beginning investors to build their real estate portfolio and increase their passive income streams.2021-07-1320 min