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REL Freedom PodcastMatthias Gruenwald - Turning Mobile Home Parks Into GoldMatthias Gruenwald is a seasoned real estate investor and operator with nearly two decades of experience transforming distressed properties into high-performing assets. Originally from Germany and now based in Greenville, SC, Matthias is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WCG Investments, where he oversees $20M in assets across 16 manufactured housing communities. With expertise in value-add strategies, mobile home parks, and multifamily and RV park redevelopment, Matthias has a proven track record in identifying undervalued properties and turning them into profitable investments. His hands-on approach and sharp operational mindset make him a standout in the affordable housing space, d...
2025-12-0432 minREL Freedom PodcastJoel Kraut - 7 Steps To Financial FreedomJoel Kraut is a real estate investor, author, and private lender that helps real estate investors achieve financial freedom. He has funded over 1,000 loans of all types. He is the co-founder of BRRRR Loans and author of the book "7 Steps To Financial Freedom." Joel brings a unique 360 degree view as an investor, borrow, contractor, and fund manager. You'll help to learn actionable steps and strategies for real estate investing, including how to get started, build a portfolio, and create your roadmap to financial independence.Follow Joel 👇https://www.brrrr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brr...
2025-11-2732 minREL Freedom PodcastCarlotta Thompson - Ex IRS Auditor Saving Business Owners MillionsFrom studying tax law at just 14 years old to landing her dream job inside the IRS, Carlotta Thompson seemed destined for a lifelong career in government. But once she stepped behind the curtain as an IRS auditor, she discovered something shocking: countless business owners were leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table in missed deductions — and the system wasn’t built to help them. Realizing she was “on the wrong side,” Carlotta walked away from the IRS to pursue a bigger mission: help entrepreneurs pay the least amount of tax legally possible. Today, as the Founder...
2025-11-2030 minREL Freedom PodcastTanh Truong - From Pills To Properties: How a Pharmacist Built Financial FreedomFrom Pharmacist to Real Estate Investor: Building True Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate.Dr. Tanh, PharmD, is a pharmacist turned real estate investor, host of the Wonton Wealth Podcast, and founder of Proton Capital. After earning his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati and pursuing a career in cardiology pharmacy, Tanh discovered his true passion—investing and building long-term wealth through real estate. What started with a single duplex in 2018 quickly grew into a thriving portfolio and a deep focus on commercial real estate. As the author of Value Over Volume: The Foundation of Commercial Re...
2025-11-1335 minREL Freedom PodcastIan Noble - Business Owner Turned RE InvestorWe sit down with Ian Noble, founder of RunSteady Investments, to explore how he transitioned from owning a multi-location dry cleaning business in Austin, Texas, to building wealth through passive real estate investing. After 14 years leading a company with 14 locations and over 90 employees, Ian made a successful business exit in 2023 and turned his full attention to helping others invest passively in mobile home parks, private lending funds, and real estate syndications. With over a decade of hands-on experience investing in Austin and Colorado real estate, Ian shares valuable insights into building a diversified portfolio of residential, commercial, a...
2025-11-0634 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - How to Find Your First Investment PropertyAre you ready to buy your first investment property but don’t know where to start? We break down a step-by-step guide for beginner real estate investors to find, analyze, and secure their first rental property. You’ll learn how to define your investing goals, pick the right market, secure financing, and discover deals using MLS, off-market listings, and local networking. We cover essential tips for evaluating properties, performing due diligence, making competitive offers, and setting up your first rental for maximum cash flow and long-term passive income. If you’re interested in house hacking, buy-and-hold rentals, fix-and-flips, or short...
2025-10-3025 minREL Freedom PodcastBonny Wayman - Turning Smart Asset Management Into WealthBonny Wayman is a real estate investor, asset manager, and multifamily strategist passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate. With an MBA from the University of Denver and a background in marketing, analytics, and project management, she combines data-driven strategy with hands-on experience to drive strong investment performance. As the multifamily asset manager for Wild Oak Capital and Aligned Asset Management, Bonny oversees operations across a growing portfolio for others while managing her own portfolio for herself. Serving as both a General Partner (GP) and Limited Partner (LP) in syndications, she’s known for tur...
2025-10-2333 minREL Freedom PodcastNeil Henderson - From W2 To WealthNeil Henderson is a seasoned real estate investor, co-host of the Truly Passive Income Podcast, and General Partner at Nomad Capital. After nearly two decades as a defense contractor, Neil transformed his career by pursuing financial freedom through real estate investing. Starting with a simple house hack in Las Vegas, he’s now helped investors participate in over $75 million in commercial real estate deals and raised more than $17 million in investor equity. As a thought leader in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, Neil shares real, actionable strategies for building passive income, achieving financial independence, and cre...
2025-10-1638 minREL Freedom PodcastLindsay Davis - 2,000+ Turnkey Real Estate RentalsWe apologize for any lag in audio/video.Lindsay Davis is CEO of Spartan Invest, a nationally recognized turnkey real estate investment firm helping investors build passive income through single-family rentals. Spartan operates across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia, managing the entire lifecycle of investment properties—from sourcing and renovations to construction, sales, and long-term property management. Under Lindsay’s leadership, Spartan Invest oversees more than 2,000 properties and drives over $50 million in transactions annually. Her proven strategy has earned the company repeated recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, highlighting Spartan as one of the fastest-growing private companies in t...
2025-10-0930 minREL Freedom PodcastJack Corrigan - Redefining Real Estate Lending & InvestingJack Corrigan is an accomplished real estate investment professional with deep experience in private equity, capital markets, and financial modeling. As Investor Relations & Fund Associate at The Lucky Group, Jack plays a key role in capital raising, investor communications, and fund operations—helping bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Jack’s career includes time at Greysteel and Stablewood Properties, where he supported underwriting, acquisitions, and investment sales. With over $80M in transactions underwritten, Jack brings a proven track record of evaluating opportunities and creating value. Jack also leverages AI and advanced analytics to enhance portfolio decision-making—giving...
2025-10-0224 minREL Freedom PodcastKeren Gonen - Real Estate Powerhouse After Coming To The US With 2 Suitcases and $800Keren Gonen, a top-producing New Jersey real estate agent whose journey is as inspiring as it is powerful. Born and raised in Israel, Keren grew up in an entrepreneurial household before moving to the U.S., where she built a thriving logistics business alongside her father. After experiencing profound personal loss and a major life pivot, Keren reinvented herself—diving into real estate at 39 and quickly becoming the #1 agent in Sussex County, closing nearly $24 million in sales volume in 2024. Beyond her professional success, Keren is a passionate leader in her community, serving as President of the BW NICE Sussex Ch...
2025-09-2531 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Celebrating 5 Years & 300 Episodes of Real Estate PodcastingWe’re celebrating 300 episodes and 5 years of the REL Freedom, the real estate investing podcast designed to help you build wealth, grow your business, and create financial freedom. In this special anniversary episode, host Mike Swenson shares the origin story of the podcast, the biggest lessons learned from interviewing top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the journey. You’ll hear insights on passive income, short-term rentals, multifamily investing, and strategies for long-term success in real estate. Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for the show as we continue to bring...
2025-09-1826 minREL Freedom PodcastNick Price - Find Capital In Real Estate Investing DealsNick Price, Florida-based real estate investor, broker, and founder of First Lending Network. With over a decade of experience flipping houses, house hacking, and leading $30M+ in real estate transactions, Nick shares how he built businesses, scaled investments, and now helps investors unlock smarter financing solutions. Through his brokerage, Price Properties, Nick has guided buyers, sellers, and investors across everything from rental properties to mid-sized development projects. But what he discovered again and again was this: access to capital is the biggest barrier holding investors back. That insight led him to launch First Lending Network, a...
2025-09-1130 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - From Tesla to Target: Real Estate vs. Stocks When Executives Cause ChaosIn this episode, From Tesla to Target: Real Estate vs. Stocks When Executives Cause Chaos, we dive into how high-profile scandals and polarizing decisions from executives at companies like Tesla, Target, Bud Light, and Cracker Barrel have shaken investor confidence and sent stock prices tumbling. While Wall Street investors are left riding out the volatility, real estate investors enjoy more control over their financial future through steady cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and equity growth. Tune in to discover why real estate investing provides stability, predictability, and long-term wealth-building opportunities that the stock market simply can’t match....
2025-09-0421 minREL Freedom PodcastSteven Carroll - Learn How To "Do Money Better"Steven Carroll is a former financial planner who has discovered the benefits of real investing and is focused on helping others learn how to "do money better." Through the power of building great relationships with amazing real estate investors and entrepreneurs, Steven has been able to invest in multi-family properties, mobile home parks, motels, short-term rentals, as well as other small businesses. Find out how Steven took the principles he learned as a financial planner, combined them with his obsession for personal finance and all things money, along with his love for entrepreneurship and real estate investment, and is...
2025-08-2829 minREL Freedom PodcastKyle Luetkehans - Turning Your Greatest Challenge Into Your Greatest OpportunityImagine working helping to grow a tech company from 20 to 1,000 employees, going to New York for the celebration of taking it public, and then getting let go just 2 days after returning from paternity leave with your first child. This is one of Kyle Luetkehans' most difficult challenges that he's turning into his greatest success story. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he rolled up his sleeves and used this as his opportunity to leap into the life of his dreams! In in just 6 short months after leaving the W2 world behind, they packed up their lives in Florida, turned...
2025-08-2134 minREL Freedom PodcastFuquan Bilal - $50M Raised, 25 Years InvestingFuquan Bilal’s story is proof that hustle, strategy, and vision can turn obstacles into opportunities. Starting from scratch 25 years ago, Fuquan built his real estate empire during one of the toughest markets in history—the 2008 financial crisis—while others were running for cover. By mastering creative investing strategies, he transformed distressed properties into profitable assets and built a track record that’s raised over $50 million in capital. As Founder of NNG Capital Fund, Fuquan helps accredited investors achieve passive income, financial freedom, and portfolio diversification through Class B multifamily properties and luxury single-family homes.Follow Fuquan 👇ttps...
2025-08-1430 minREL Freedom PodcastCherie Walters & Nicole Juarez - Twins Doing Real Estate TogetherCherie Walters & Nicole Juarez are two faith-driven moms growing businesses inside of real estate. Cherie has spent 13 years on the lending side. With a goal to outwork everyone, she specializes in VA loans, loves serving people, and stays committed to her daily routine and personal development. Nicole is an agent with 10 years experience. She navigates meeting the needs of her clients while still being able to be available to pick-up her kids at the end of the day. Together, they form the Twins Realty Team. They discuss their growing businesses, being moms, and working together both inside and outside...
2025-08-0728 minREL Freedom PodcastJoel Friedland - Debt Free Commercial InvestingJoel Friedland is a 43+ year real estate investing veteran specializing in single-tenant industrial properties in the Chicago area, with a track record of acquiring 104 buildings valued at over $300 million for more than 300 investors. Known for his ultra-conservative, debt-free syndications and long-term hold strategy, Joel brings a uniquely risk-averse mindset shaped by weathering four economic downturns. Many of his deals involve 1031 exchanges and tenants-in-common structures, making him a go-to expert in tax-efficient industrial investing. With decades of experience and a trove of entertaining stories—from cold-calling sellers to knocking on tenants’ doors—Joel delivers real-world insights that resonate with both new an...
2025-07-3130 minREL Freedom PodcastJoel Miller - Building Real Estate Wealth & Enjoying The JourneyJoel Miller is a seasoned real estate investor who has been building wealth through rental properties since 1978 and flipping houses since 1991. With a background in accounting and a trailblazing career as a mobile DJ (with over 5,000 appearances), Joel found his true passion in real estate—eventually flipping over 100 properties and transitioning into hard money lending in 2018 to support new investors. A longtime educator and leader in the landlord community of northwestern Pennsylvania, he developed and taught courses on landlording, flipping, and lending, while also contributing to top industry publications. After years of podcast guest spots and industry encouragement, Joel au...
2025-07-2433 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Kron - Running a family office of 14,000+ UnitsMike Kron serves as Chairman of the Guardian Net Lease Fund, where he is focusing on finding single tenants on net leases of the top Fortune 350 companies. In addition to that, Mike helps to manage a family office consisting of over 14,000 multi-family units in multiple states as well as being a real estate broker and attorney. He got his start in college after buying a 6 unit complex in Michigan renting out to fellow students while also renovating old houses while attending school. Hear Mike share how his journey has taken him investing in multiple states and asset classes as...
2025-07-1732 minREL Freedom PodcastJessica Di Re - Applying A Marketing Background To Find Success As An Agent In Today's MarketFinding success in real estate today can be a challenge. For Jessica Di Re, she was able to take her background in marketing and events and apply it to her role as a real estate agent in the Montreal suburbs. She blends strategic marketing with the science of human connection to help clients make smart decisions. She discusses the importance of daily habits, being a woman in real estate, the differences of the US & Canadian real estate markets, and helping people buy real estate across the borders. Follow Jessica 👇https://www.facebook.com/jessicadire.mtl/...
2025-07-1028 minREL Freedom PodcastBrian Tibbs - Multi-Million Net Worth From $9.20/HourOn the surface, you can say that Brian Tibbs was able to retire from his job as a missionary, where he and his wife Jill averaged making $9.20/hour over the course of 16 years. However, it was due to his investing in real estate before that time that helped him build the momentum over those 16 years overseas to make it possible. In a 3 year period, he got married, quit his job, sold 60% of his real estate and moved to Guatemala with his wife. During their time away, they built a team of 380 leaders that planted 96 churches in 11 countries, and raised...
2025-07-0329 minREL Freedom PodcastJoseph Rasberry - W2 Physicians Assistant to Real Estate EntrepreneurJoseph began his career in healthcare when he was still in high school at the age of 18. Currently, he is a high-income W2 Travel PA-C and a real estate entrepreneur. He got his start house-hacking his primary residence, renting out rooms to friends and building cashflow and equity along the way. He's done a couple of flips, purchased single-family homes out-of-state, and even participated as a limited partner in a couple of mobile home park investments. Joseph is excited to launch their newest endeavor, Elmwood Reserve, a luxury, ground-up memory care home in Houston, TX. It allows him to...
2025-06-2630 minREL Freedom PodcastBEST OF: Ryan Chaw - Retired Pharmacist At 31 From Rent By The RoomThis week, we’re revisiting another standout episode from our Best Of series, featuring guest Ryan Chaw.Ryan Chaw is a pharmacist turned real estate investor. By investing in 15 properties while working his full-time job, in August 2023 he was able to replace his pharmacist salary and walk away from his job to pursue real estate investing full-time. Growing up, Ryan saw the power of real estate investing from his Grandpa, who was able to acquire rentals and was able to pay for Ryan's college tuition. Wanting to follow in his footsteps, Ryan set out to ac...
2025-06-1933 minREL Freedom PodcastMatin Haghkar - From Nothing To Multiple Company Real Estate EntrepreneurMatin Haghkar has an inspiring story coming from nothing to building multiple real estate companies. He is the owner of RE/MAX Plus in the Philadelphia area, Wize Mortgage, Team Leader of The Haghkar Group, a property management company (with over 1,000 units) and title company. He bought his first house at the age of 18 and now is ranked in the Top 5% of all Realtors in his MLS and did over $110 Million of production within the past year. His success hasn't came without challenges, as he had to endure the past real estate market crash while owning multiple investment properties...
2025-06-0527 minREL Freedom PodcastNathan Street - Securing 100% Funding On Investment PropertiesNathan Street, founder of Novum Wealth, helps real estate investors secure 100% financing through hard money, private money, and creative financing strategies. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his first business at 10 years old selling candy out of his bedroom window. Fast forward, and Nathan has flipped properties, built and sold a lead generation company, ghostwritten for some of the biggest names in real estate education, and authored 2 books. In addition to that, he and his wife also run a five-star restaurant. He now raises a blended family of nine children along with his wife.Follow Nathan 👇htt...
2025-05-2929 minREL Freedom PodcastAaron Ameen - Hybrid Real Estate ProfessionalAaron had prided himself on being a hybrid real estate professional. Over the last few years, while living and working in 3 different states, Aaron and his wife were able to build up a portfolio of 8 cash-flowing rental properties in 3 different states. Oh, and he's been able to do it while working a full-time job and raising 3 kids under the age of 3. Aaron is also the founder of The Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast and co-founder of the Remote Real Estate Academy, as he's very passionate about helping the next generation of investors build their portfolios.Follow Aaron 👇
2025-05-2232 minREL Freedom PodcastCody Stegeman - 50 Units In 5 YearsWith a construction background and adding value to properties, Cody Stegeman has been able to amass a rental portfolio of over 50 units in 5 years. In doing so, he's able to recycle his money, grow his portfolio, and add more cash-flowing assets. While many people think you need to come from money or have a huge network to start, this is not Cody. He's just an "average person" that's focused on self-education, a great work ethic, trial and error, and strategic growth. Cody wants to help other people transform their lives in the same way!Follow Cody 👇htt...
2025-05-1527 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Our New 24 Unit Apartment PurchaseWe're excited to share our newest 24 unit apartment purchase with you! We'll cover how we found the deal, what we liked about it, the breakdown of all the numbers, how we financed it, what we like about the location, and the future opportunities this deal opens up, and some of our biggest challenges. If you want to learn more about how you can get invested into these types of deals, let us know!Follow REL Freedom 👇http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttps://www.relfreedom.com/investhttp://RELFreedom.TVReal People. Real Life Stories. Rea...
2025-05-0824 minREL Freedom PodcastVince Gethings - $100M AUM & Owns 6 BusinessesVince Gethings is the founder of Villanautics, LLC, a real estate acquisition company, and in total has over $100M in assets under management. He also owns 6 businesses, which include insulation, flooring, and property management companies. Vince also has over 15 years of leadership experience in the US Air Force, holds a Green Belt in LEAN Six Sigma Process Improvement, and is a licensed contractor in the state of Michigan. Outside of work, he's a private pilot, world traveler, husband, and father to 3 children.Follow Vince 👇https://www.vincentgethings.com/https://www.facebook.com/vince.gethingshtt...
2025-04-3030 minREL Freedom PodcastMicah Nicholes - Closing Deals With Probate LeadsMicah Nicholes is the President of US Lead List, which helps to provide pre-probate lead lists to real estate agents, brokers, wholesalers, and investors. His goal is to maximize your lead budget by providing high-quality leads that turn into closings, and giving you the best ROI on your marketing dollars. In addition to US Lead List, Micah is in investor that has properties in Southwest Wisconsin. Follow Micah 👇https://usleadlist.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-nicholes-4263aa50/https://www.instagram.com/micnicholeshttps://www.facebook.com/micah.nicholes/Real People. Real...
2025-04-2434 minREL Freedom PodcastBrandon Barnum - Lessons Of A Serial EntrepreneurAfter 10x'ing his income from 20k to 200k in 18 months as a single dad, Brandon Barnum dedicated his life to empowering others to grow their income, influence, and impact. As a serial entrepreneur, he's created 10 different tech platforms, and led the development of the world's first personality-based AI for sales. Known as the "King of Referrals", Brandon has devoted his life to helping people thrive through connection and community. He's the CEO of HOA.com and the bestselling author of the Raving Referrals book series. He is on a mission to create a world where business grows through love...
2025-04-1730 minREL Freedom PodcastSam Silverman - The Freedom FrameworkSam Silverman is the founder of Silverman Capital and host of the Freedom Framework Show. Having started his career in sales, he took on leadership roles, then managing teams, and started closing multi-million dollar deals. Looking for something more, and wanted to create more impact to help others, he moved over to real estate investing and raising capital. With a focus on building relationships, creating wealth, and solving complex financial challenges, Sam's expertise has made him a trusted partner for investors and operators alike. Follow Sam 👇https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfullyfunded/https://www.youtube.com...
2025-04-1022 minREL Freedom PodcastFrank Iglesias - Battle Tested Real Estate LessonsLike many people, Frank Iglesias had a pivotal moment in his career after encountering the book Rich Dad Poor Dad. He came to the conclusion that there had to be a better way to invest. After getting bored, Frank decided to quit his IT job and jump full-time into real estate. He evolved from simpler buy and hold deals, got into wholesaling, and then fix & flips. As he gained more experience he also got into new construction projects. His unwavering determination and ability to overcome adversity has led him to create a level of success that is battle-tested in...
2025-04-0330 minREL Freedom PodcastEric Burns - Firefighter Turned InvestorArmed with a degree in Finance, Eric Burns joined the Cincinnati Fire Department. Serving for 17 years, and serving as a Lieutenant, he decided he wanted to build a side hustle for after his career was over. He got started in real estate investing in 2013. After working hard to build his own portfolio, he found out he just created another job for himself that was difficult to scale. He then turned to syndication and capital raising as a way to get out of the day to day and allow larger and experienced operators to handle that while he found investors...
2025-03-2728 minREL Freedom PodcastElijah Iung - Farming & Apartment InvestingElijah Iung has a very diverse background being a serial entrepreneur. He's started 4 different small businesses, each bringing great experience to help him with the next business. Hailing from Michigan, Elijah currently owns a farm and multiple apartment buildings. In addition, he's currently serving on a mission in Seattle for 2 years. Hear Elijah share his amazing story and all the great lessons he's learned along the way.Follow Elijah 👇https://www.legacywayholdings.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahiungReal People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Estate Leveraged) Freedom: Founded By...
2025-03-2029 minREL Freedom PodcastTara Zaluski - Rebuilding Homes & Lives At The Same TimeGrowing up with challenges that could have broken Tara Zaluski, she decided to use them as a foundation to building a better future. After having trauma that left her with PTSD, a concussion, and over a year of physical therapy, Tara found the strength to fight for a better future for herself and for her 2 kids. She's learned every aspect of construction and property management, which has allowed her to rebuild homes & lives in the Pittsburgh area, including her own, through her company RTZ. Follow Tara 👇https://www.rtz.one/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...
2025-03-1326 minREL Freedom PodcastJacobo Hernandez - Specializing In Short Term Rentals & Boutique HotelsAfter scaling a 7-figure Amazon business in college, to spending on $1M on PPC ads, Jacobo took his transferable skills & passions to real estate, where he quickly built a $10M short-term rental portfolio in South Florida. Now expanding to boutique hotels, Jacobo is also the author of the book "Short-Term Rental Secrets" where he shares his top knowledge to help others looking to scale into the the short-term rental space.Follow Jacobo 👇https://freedomvestcapital.com/https://www.facebook.com/jacobohernandezphttps://www.youtube.com/@Jacobo_Hernandez_Officialhttps://www.instagram.com/_jacobohernandez_/
2025-03-0626 minREL Freedom PodcastBree Hartman - From Gym Owner To Self-StorageBree Hartman was a successful gym owner, but after attending a self-storage conference, she decided it was time to jump in with both feet into real estate. In her first 12 months she acquired 2 self-storage facilities, and operates across Sacramento, Louisiana, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and the Sunbelt States. She is also the founder of Self Storage School, where she helps investors and W2 employees find, fund, and buy their first cash-flowing self-storage facility. Her 5 year goal is to own 12 facilities by June 2029, while remotely managing non-manned locations and working just 20 hours per week.Follow Bree 👇https://www.sel...
2025-02-2734 minREL Freedom PodcastDavid Sidoni - Specializing In A Desperately Underserved Group - First-Time HomebuyersAfter seeing how the real estate industry was screwing over first-time homebuyers, David Sidoni decided to take action. While most real estate teams give the first-time homebuyer clients to their newest agents, because they "take more time" and "ask a lot of questions", David decided to focus his niche on serving this group. He has been helping first-time home buyers since 2006. He's also created an educational platform to empower and educate this group of people. He is also the host of the How To Buy A Home Podcast, the #1 place for renters to find the answers they are looking...
2025-02-2027 minREL Freedom PodcastDeVante Blow - Turning His Last $50 Into A Thriving Real Estate CareerDeVante Blow is a powerhouse in the real estate world, who turned his last $50 into a thriving career as a top-producing agent and team leader. With the COVID shut downs, DeVante transitioned from the restaurant industry into real estate in 2020, where he continues to hit new ceilings of achievement each year. He is the author of the book "Just One Layup", devised to help people find success in the real estate industry. Outside of real estate, DeVante enjoys pickleball, skydiving, and music.Follow DeVante 👇https://devanteblow.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063490535367htt...
2025-02-1324 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Is Airbnb Still Worth It? Short-Term vs. Long-Term RentalsIn this episode, our host Mike Swenson, who manages 4 short-term rentals, dives into the ongoing debate: Is Airbnb still a profitable investment, or are long-term rentals the smarter choice? We break down market trends, profitability, and legal challenges that could impact your decision. Learn about the costs, management differences, and risks of each strategy, plus a financial comparison to help you maximize cash flow. We also explore hybrid strategies like mid-term rentals and the future of short-term stays. Whether you're a new or seasoned investor, this episode will give you the insights you need to decide which rental model...
2025-02-0626 minREL Freedom PodcastTim Woodbridge - From Nurse To Mobile Home Park InvestorWe apologize for any lag in Audio/Video.After being a nurse for 9 years, Tim Woodbridge read Rich Dad Poor Dad and knew his future was about to change. Armed with his superpower of taking action, Tim was able to acquire $15M in mobile home parks in 3 years, which allowed him to retire from his nursing job to pursue real estate investing full-time. Hear how Tim was able to ditch his W2 & get into real estate investing full-time to change his life, and the lives of his investors.Follow Tim 👇https://www.fac...
2025-01-3033 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Top 5 Real Estate Investing Tips for 2025What does 2025 hold for real estate investing? 2025 may prove to be a pivotal year in the real estate investing space. Interest rates are still higher than hoped. Deals are tough to come by and get to pencil out. Insurance costs seem to keep going up. However, don't let that stop you from hitting your goals for your family's financial future. The deals you find this year may turn out to be some of the gems in your future portfolio. So don't give up! Make this year an amazing year on your investing journey. Join me for a great conversation...
2025-01-2324 minREL Freedom PodcastRyan Twomey - 500 Units in 4 YearsRyan Twomey is the co-founder and Managing Partner of TR Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm with ownership in over 500 Units. Ryan started in financial services before transitioning into a role as an operations analyst for the parent company of the NYSE. He decided to purchase cash-flowing real estate starting in 2021 and quickly pivoted to commercial real estate, specifically apartment buildings, where he found the most efficient path to financial freedom. He quit his day job and started pursuing real estate full time. He now lives a life by design, choosing to work when he wants, and spending...
2025-01-1629 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler - Analyzing Our 146 Unit Apartment PurchaseDo you want to know what to look for in analyzing a deal and when a deal looks good enough to move forward? Join us as we break down one of our best deals that we've taken on, how we found it, what was most appealing about it, what our future plan is with it, and where things are at today. This was a 146 unit property that we closed in July of 2024 in southern Minnesota.Follow Us 👇http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttps://www.relfreedom.com/investhttp://RELFreedom.TVReal People. Real Life Sto...
2025-01-0927 minREL Freedom PodcastScott Harris - Selling $1.5 Billion In Real EstateWe apologize for any lag in audio/videoScott Harris is a dedicated real estate professional passionate about helping people find their purpose and passion through residential real estate. He is the founder of the Harris Residential Team, in which he has sold over $1.5 billion in residential real estate in New York City. Scott has developed a knack for sales, entrepreneurship and understanding people's stories. This has shaped his people-first approach to real estate, which inspired him to write the book The Pursuit of Home, and start a podcast with the same name. F...
2025-01-0226 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler - How To Invest In Real Estate With An IRADid you know that you can use an IRA to invest in real estate? This is a secret that real estate investors have been using for years to build their wealth. In this episode we discuss how you can take an IRA and turn it into a self-directed IRA that can be used for real estate investing. Whether you have a lot of money saved up in an IRA or not much, you can unlock this powerful tool today. Download our eBook to get all of the information you need here: https://www.relfreedom.com/investFollow...
2024-12-2619 minREL Freedom PodcastNathan St Cyr - Turning 1 Star Motel Into #1 Small Hostel In North AmericaNathan is the co-founder of Malama Capital & host of The Hotel Investor Playbook, a podcast that shows how to buy and operate award-winning hospitality properties. Nathan's goal is to turn a $400,000 investment into a $400 Million Hospitality Based Business. With his business partner, they were able to take a 1 star motel located in Hawaii and turn it into the #1 small hostel in North America. His true passion is in team building and helping others become the best versions of themselves. Born in MN, he has made Maui his home for the last 29 years. He's a dedicated husband and father of...
2024-12-1932 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler - How To Invest In A Real Estate SyndicationMany people want to get started investing in real estate, but may not have enough money to get a property themselves, nor do they want to take on a property themselves. Today we cover how people can invest in a real estate syndication with minimal money down, while not having to manage the property themselves, and they get to leverage the experience of full-time real estate professionals. We discuss the benefits of investing in real estate vs other investment options & when a real estate syndication could be a great fit for a real estate investor. We also cover what...
2024-12-1223 minREL Freedom PodcastAmelia Misenheimer - Real Estate Investor & World TravelerAmelia Misenheimer bought her first rental in 2010 with a down payment from a stock she bought years prior. After working in the oil & gas industry for a couple of years after college, she moved back to New Mexico and started a property management firm and bought that first property. She grew the firm to over 450 properties and worked with over 100 property owners. She bought a real estate brokerage and managed several Realtors. In 2021 she met her husband and moved with him overseas to England, which prompted her to sell her companies and transition to helping others do what she...
2024-12-0528 minREL Freedom PodcastJordan Berry - Laundromat InvestingJordan Berry was a pastor for 15 years and decided to buy a laundromat as he transitioned out of full-time miniwhta stry. His experience did not get off to a good start. Instead of replacing his salary, he lost $2,000/mo for over a year. In his quest to find other laundromat owners & operators to advise him, he couldn't find much out there. This drove Jordan to create Laundromat Resource as an education and community platform for laundromat owners and future owners to learn, share best practices, and connect with each other so that others don't have to go through what...
2024-11-2827 minREL Freedom PodcastMichael Matthew - Investment Across BordersWe apologize for any lag in audio/video.Michael Matthew, CPA, CA has over three decades of experience as a professional accountant and has carved out a niche of specializing in guiding Canadians through the intricacies of real estate investments both in Canada and the United States. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts in Honours Chartered Accountancy Studies from the prestigious University of Waterloo. Michael is the author of "Eh To Zen Real Estate: Peace Of Mind Strategies For The Canadian Investor", which offers investors a roadmap to navigate the complexities of cross-border real estate...
2024-11-2129 minREL Freedom PodcastCatherine Bell - Be The Bank & Rent DirtCatherine Bell is an engaging radio show host, captivating speaker, acclaimed author, and astute financial expert. Growing up in the foster care system, Catherine did not have things handed to her as a child. She eventually was adopted as a teenager and made her way to the United State at the age of 26. Knowing that the average millionaire has 7 streams of income, she got to work. Her and her husband built wealth, lost it all, and built it back. In 2018, her husband tragically passed away and Catherine was left to raise her 14 year old twins on her own. As...
2024-11-1435 minREL Freedom PodcastMatt O'Neill - Leading A Good Mood RevolutionMatt O'Neill teaches us that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough. His work has positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide. As a leader in happiness education, Matt teaches how to live a life of "Conscious Happiness". Matt is the author of the book "Good Mood Revolution", and has a podcast of the same name. He explains the importance of conquering negative thought patterns while embracing habits that lead to a happier life. He and his wife have 4 children, they run 2 businesses with over $8 Million in revenue, and his company was recognized as the #1 company...
2024-11-0730 minREL Freedom PodcastSteve Werner - From Active To Passive InvestingAfter amassing a real estate portfolio of 150+ units as an active investor, Steve Werner knew there had to be a better way. He was still caught on the hamster wheel of trading time for dollars. This journey led him to become the Chief of Investor Relations for Home Invest, where he now invests, and helps others invest, in multifamily apartments. Find out why Steve is so passionate about building passive wealth through real estate investing, and how you can do it too!Follow Steve 👇https://steve.coffee/https://stevenphillipwerner.com/https://www.facebook.com/Ste...
2024-10-3133 minREL Freedom PodcastJacopo Iasiello - Healthy, Rich, & HappyJacopo Iasiello is the EO of Luxury & Wealth Group. His journey started out growing up in Naples, Italy, where he developed a love for Entrepreneurship. He started a successful jewlery chain at 18 years old and dipped into real estate at 22. He earned his PhD in International Business Management , moved to Florida in 2011, and has since completed over 350 transactions and built a successful portfolio. Jacopo is the author of the book "Healthy, Rich, and Happy", which aims to share his transformative approach of M.P.B.E - Meditate, Morning, Pray, Biohacking, and Exercise to help others achieve financial freedom...
2024-10-2425 minREL Freedom PodcastJenn & Joe Delle Fave - The Creative Finance Playbook For Real EstateJenn started out as a middle school English teacher while Joe was stuck working at a car dealership in Upstate New York. Over time, they slowly started chipping away at their real estate goals through the use of creative financing and the rent to own strategy. What started out as a 1 month long trip to Florida turned into them taking 45 days to pack up their lives in New York, sell their primary residence and permanently move down to Florida, where they now homeschool their 2 kids while pursuing their real estate goals in warmer weather. As host of the Creative...
2024-10-1730 minREL Freedom PodcastWyatt Simon - Quitting Your W2 Job At 27 For Real Estate InvestingWyatt Simon currently owns and operates a $20 Million vertically integrated real estate portfolio thanks to the BRRRR strategy. He was able to quit his W2 job at the age of 27 years old thanks to his real estate investing. He is the author of the book "0-100: A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Scaling A Rental Portfolio" and helps other people ditch their W2 job and transition to multi-family freedom. Follow Wyatt 👇Website – www.wyattsimon.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/wyatt.simonInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wyattbuysbuildings/Book Link - https://a...
2024-10-1027 minREL Freedom PodcastVeena Jetti - $1 Billion In Real EstateVeena is the founding partner in Vive Funds, a commercial real estate firm specializing in conservative opportunities for investors. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Finance, Veena pursued her passion in real estate. She now has over a decade in the industry, and has over $1 Billion in multi-family transactions in her own portfolio. She also leads a Facebook Community called Mastering Multifamily with Veena Jetti, and is the founder of MultiFi, a community of like-minded investors. In 2017, she was one of only 3 women to receive the Politico Woman of the Year award...
2024-10-0331 minREL Freedom PodcastRyan Chaw - Retired Pharmacist At 31 From Rent By The RoomRyan Chaw is a pharmacist turned real estate investor. By investing in 15 properties while working his full-time job, in August 2023 he was able to replace his pharmacist salary and walk away from his job to pursue real estate investing full-time. Growing up, Ryan saw the power of real estate investing from his Grandpa, who was able to acquire rentals and was able to pay for Ryan's college tuition. Wanting to follow in his footsteps, Ryan set out to acquire 1 property per year and utility the rent by the room model. With properties now spanning 3 states, Ryan is able to...
2024-09-2633 minREL Freedom PodcastGino Barbaro - "The Pizza Guy" With $350 Million In Real EstateGino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, educator, entrepreneur & podcast host on 4 different shows. You may know him from "Jake & Gino", where along with his business partner Jake Stenziano, they teach others how to invest in multifamily real estate. Jake & Gino have a real estate portfolio of over 2,200 units transacted & $350 Million assets under management, and have helped their student close over 76,000 units and over $5 Billion in deals! Follow Gino 👇https://jakeandgino.com/https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/https://www.youtube.com/@JakeandGinohttps://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino...
2024-09-1932 minREL Freedom PodcastJason Muth - Turning A Side Gig into 3 Short-Term Rental BusinessesJason Muth is the founder of 3 real estate investment and short-term rental businesses. After working for large media corporations, Jason decided to leave the corporate world behind and welcome guests into short-term rentals full-time, so he turned his "side gig" into his primary focus. Along with his husband Rory Gill, Jason launched Prideaway Stays, a gay-owned, tech-driven short-term rental co-hosting business. He's also launched Straightforward Short-Term Rentals, their owned-and-operated portfolio of vacation homes in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Finally they also have their own podcast The Smart Stay Show (previously The Real Estate Law Podcast). Hear Jason share his...
2024-09-1241 minREL Freedom PodcastGrant Francke - From The Railroad To $8 Million PortfolioGrant Francke is a self-made real estate entrepreneur and author who built an $8 Million real estate portfolio from humble beginnings. Working for a railroad company, Grant knew he needed to build something else on his own to be able to leave that work behind, be in business for himself, and build the life he wanted. He quit his job in 2019 and has been working on his real estate portfolio full-time since then. He is the author of the book "The Unlikely Investor: A Path To Financial Freedom Through Real Estate". He lives in Nebraska and enjoys spending time with...
2024-09-0520 minREL Freedom PodcastMatthew Gibbs - Leveraging AI To Simplify MortgagesMatthew J Gibbs is a business innovator and seasoned professional in the Canadian real estate & mortgage industry. He's the drier behind a nationwide online mortgage brokerage, The Great Canadian Mortgage Co. His mission is to simplify & expedite the mortgage process to ensure clients have access to the best financing options available. He's leveraging advanced AI technology to streamline the mortgage application process, connecting clients with over 200 lenders nationwide. The approach saves time, offers personalized service, and ensures clients receive the best possible mortgage deal. Follow Matthew 👇https://www.greatcanadianmortgage.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibb...
2024-08-2921 minREL Freedom PodcastJustin Udy - Winning Real Estate Through Sales & InvestingJustin Udy's real estate career began on the mortgage side, where he began buying and renovating homes. He eventually got his real estate license and was named "Rookie of the Year". He continued to grow, consistently placing among the top 1% of salespeople nationwide and is ranked in the Top 10 producers globally for Century 21 and among the Top 200 Producing Agents in the USA. Through strategic investments in multi-family, commercial, and development projects, Justin has a portfolio that now brings in over $100,000 in net cash flow annually. He also went back to school and earned his Masters Degree in Real Estate...
2024-08-2231 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Gengler - From Real Estate Agent To InvestorMike Gengler became a real estate agent and got his license in 2020. He started out working with residential clients, but pretty quickly realized that working with investors and eventually becoming an investor himself better aligned with his future goals. Hear Mike share his journey to building a portfolio of over 200 units and $6.5M in assets under management in the past 2 years while giving up being a real estate agent for residential clients and focusing on helping investors achieve their goals, while Mike's able to work on achieving his own personal goals at the same time!Follow Mike 👇
2024-08-1528 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - 200 Units In 22 MonthsWe have some exciting news to share! With a recent closing, REL Freedom's Mike Swenson has now surpassed 200 Units owned in 22 months! How did he do it? What wisdom does he have to help you on your journey? Tune into this week's episode as he walks through some of the key things to help you move to the next goal in real estate. Follow Mike 👇http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttps://www.relfreedom.com/http://RELFreedom.TVhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Esta...
2024-08-0836 minREL Freedom PodcastJeff Hotz: Owning A "We Buy Ugly Houses" FranchiseIf you live in their franchised territory, inevitably you have seen billboards and commercials for "We Buy Ugly Houses" also known as HomeVestors of America, Inc. They are the leading home buyer in the country, helping more than 10,000 people sell their homes every year. What does it look like to run one of their franchises? Jeff Hotz is a top franchisee of the company, is based out of Columbus, Ohio, and has ran his franchise with HomeVestors since 2013.Prior to being in real estate, Jeff served in the Marines and US Navy. Today he discusses how linking...
2024-08-0136 minREL Freedom PodcastAmir Khan - From Music To Real Estate InvestingAmir Khan is a published composer who bootstrapped growing a music school to a $300,000/year business. Nearing retirement age, he decided to put together a 5 year plan to own 80 single family homes free and clear in 5 years. He has substantial real estate experience as a landlord, wholesaler, flipper, new construction operator and property manager. He also owns and operates a 14 unit apartment complex in Texas and has a portfolio spanning Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.Follow Amir 👇https://www.dreamprimehomes.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirkhan/Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Bui...
2024-07-1828 minREL Freedom PodcastScott Stanfield - From PhD to Turnkey RentalsScott A Stanfield started his professional path by earning a PhD in Engineering, which led to 15 years as a research scientist and the Air Force Research Laboratory. He published 14 scientific journal articles and presented over 30 papers at scientific conferences. However, his desire to live life on his terms led him to real estate in 2010. He started with it being a side investment, and by 2017 he was in 7 states, and had amassed a portfolio of over $3M through turnkey rentals. His latest venture is founding Tuxedo Press and published his book "Passive Profits: The Turnkey Rental Investor's Guide," which encapsulates...
2024-07-1126 minREL Freedom PodcastTabatha Thorell - Building Legacy WealthTabatha Thorell is a native of rural Nebraska, is a proud mom to 5 girls, and is also a dynamic speaker, best-selling co-author, life and business coach, podcaster, and seasoned real estate investor. Tabatha and her high school sweetheart started investing in college by renting out part of a house to friends, and their path has built and grown from there. With a desire to leave a legacy of wealth to their future children, they believed that real estate was the way to do that. Tabita is the host to her podcast "What Went Wrong" where she shares inspiring stories...
2024-07-0431 minREL Freedom PodcastJacki Semerau Tait - From $4 To Queen Of Relational Real EstateJacki Semerau Tait is known as the "Queen of Relational Real Estate." Today she is a top producing Realtor and real estate coach, having founded Team Three 23 Real Estate Group with Realty ONE Mountain Desert in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. After losing her house and having literally $4 to her name, Jacki found herself needing to recreate herself and build and grow her income. While it was the lowest of the lows, it became the catalyst for her to launch into her dream life. She's shared platforms with Les Brown, Magic Johnson, and other top speakers. Jacki is also a...
2024-06-2729 minREL Freedom PodcastBradley Dorsey - Flipping $50 Million In Real Estate In 5 YearsBradley Dorsey is a former real estate agent and contractor turned successful house flipper and investor, having bought and sold over $50 million worth of real estate in just 5 years. He has mastered the art of turning properties into profitable investments. He discusses the intricacies of real estate investing, flipping, and the secrets to achieving success in the real estate industry. Bradley has also launched the Flip My Future podcast where he shares more of his story, success, and actionable advice.Follow Bradley 👇https://www.flipmyfuture.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flip-my-future/id1745587954htt...
2024-06-1329 minREL Freedom PodcastBrian Grimes - The Ivy League Educated Real Estate FlipperBrian Grimes is an Ivy League educated real estate entrepreneur and coach. After graduating from Columbia University, Brian originally had a career in Financial Planning. In 2015, he launched his own real estate development company in his hometown of Philadelphia and has gone on to renovate 300+ rental properties all across the country using the BRRRR strategy. He also founded 24/7 Cash Flow University to teach students how to create passive income and escape their 9-5 desk job. He also teaches others how to fully gut, renovate, acquire, and stabilize cash flowing rental property portfolios.Follow Brian 👇https://workwithgrimes.com...
2024-06-0626 minREL Freedom PodcastJustin Martinez - Real Estate, Fitness & Finances"Do today what your future self will thank you for." This is a motto that Justin Martinez lives by. Justin is a former Sergeant in the US Army, Ranger qualified. After his time in the Army, he attended Arizona State University, where he received a BS in Business Entrepreneurship and a Masters in Real Estate Development. While in college he also started a healthy vending machine company and ran a door to door sales team.He took his saved income and began a journey in Airbnb by buying and renovating cabins in the Great Smoky Mountains in...
2024-05-3028 minREL Freedom PodcastEd Kowalski - From REO to a Top Tier RealtorEd Kowalski felt the crash of the real estate market back in 2008 as a real estate investor. After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, he didn't just bounce back, he soared to new heights. Through determination and resilience, Ed became one of the top REO agents in the Northwest region, selling $10 million annually for the next 5 years. Ed has completed over 20,000 BPOs (Broker Price Opinions) and sold over 1,000 homes as an agent for investors, hedge funds, banks, and government institutions. He's now working to help agents find success through various marketing platforms through his company Top Tier Realtor.Real...
2024-05-2324 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - 5 Takeaways From Hunter Thompson's RaiseFestA week ago I had an opportunity to attend RaiseFest, which was put on by Hunter Thompson, author of the book "Raising Capital For Real Estate." Held in Phoenix, AZ, this conference was attended by over 1,000 people looking to raise capital for their real estate ventures. I had an amazing time, made some great connections, and learned a lot about the next steps we plan to take in our business to grow and help people to passively invest in real estate opportunities. Here I share some of my favorite learnings, quotes, and concepts to be able to share with...
2024-03-1221 minREL Freedom PodcastJodi Nielsen: Unlocking The Power of Cost Segregations On Your Real Estate InvestmentsBenjamin Franklin famously said back in 1789 "Nothing is certain but death and taxes." Jodi Nielsen would quickly chime in "I can help defer one of them." Jodi is a Sr. Account Executive for Cost Segregation Services Inc (CSSI) which has performed over 40,000 Cost Segregation studies. The goal of having a cost segregation study on your investment property is to help accelerate up to 40% of a building's depreciation so that you can use your money now to help make more money. For every 500k on a building, they find that they are able to provide a tax savings benefit in...
2024-02-2928 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Top Real Estate Investing Tips For 2024The REL Freedom Show turns 200! That's right, this is our 200th episode. With it being the beginning of 2024, we wanted to share with you some of our top tips to help you achieve real estate investing success in 2024. Whether you're looking to get your first deal, or looking to scale larger, these tips will help you align for growth, help you with your decision making process, navigate changing interest rates, and get you on the right path. SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅ http://relfreedom.tv  G...
2024-01-1122 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - How To Invest In A 20 Unit PropertyWe are so excited to share that we closed on a 20 unit property! What excites us the most is that we got to have over a dozen people INVEST WITH US! These people wanted to passively invest in a property without having to do all the work themselves. They wanted to achieve economies of scale that they couldn't do on their own. They didn't want to have 100% of their income lost if 1 unit is left vacant on a single family home they rent out by themselves. Together we can do more! Tune in as we share details on the...
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