Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Episodes
Portfolio Powerhouse: How to Get Single-Family Rental Loans Well Beyond the 10-Loan Limit!
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. B...
"Ask Kathy" - Your Real Estate Questions Answered by Kathy Fettke!
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every quarter at RealWealth, I do a housing update, and I just did one for Q3. We received a ton of questions during that webinar so our team asked me...
Turn Your Investing Fears into a Real Estate Fortune with Christine Suter
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sitting on the fence about a potential real estate investment? What's holding you back? The high prices? Information overload? Or maybe the fe...
Turn a Real Estate Side Hustle Into a $10M Rental Portfolio!
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a busy parent with a relentless full-time job that leaves you without a moment to breathe and very little quality time for your family? Have y...
What Experienced Property Managers Know That You Might Not
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you decide to build a rental portfolio, one of the biggest considerations is how you will manage it. You'll need to decide who will be screening ...
Women, Wealth, and Wisdom: A Conversation with MAIA Winner Rosalia Gitau
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial literacy is something we all need but for many women around the world, it's not a priority or wasn't an educational opportunity. Modern role...
Offset Insurance Costs in Florida with a 4.75% Investor Loan on a Newer Home
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've been getting a lot of questions from investors trying to make good decisions in a tough market, so I thought I'd dedicate this episode to questi...
The Nearby-Texas Market that's Poised to Blast Off!
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What U.S. city is close to the North Texas border with one of the largest employers in its state but no housing for all the employees? It's probably n...
2023 Trends & Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have questions about commercial real estate that are keeping you on the sidelines? Questions like: What's the difference between office a...
Award-Winning Forecaster, Doug Duncan of Fannie Mae, on What's Next for Housing
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting an accurate forecast on the economy can be a little like a weather forecast – full of surprises! But it also depends on who's doing the fore...
20th Anniversary RealWealth Lookback with Three Long-Time Employees!
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RealWealth has been in business for 20 years as of this year and we are celebrating with a special episode featuring three of our earliest employees. ...
Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm, with Futurist Ken Gronbach
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to a strategy for real estate investing, one of the most important things you can do is to know about the demographics of a particular m...
Rich & Kathy Fettke Share Their 20-Year Journey Helping 70,000 Members Create Real Wealth
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the past two decades, we have been helping investors across the country to simplify real estate investing and achieve their financial goals. We've...
Identify Foundation Problems and Easy Fix-It Tips, from "The Dirt Whisperer"
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When inspecting a home before purchasing, it's obviously very important to check the foundation's integrity. That's why we hire inspectors. But should...
Gen Z Shares Steps to Real Estate Wealth & Financial Freedom
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be prepared for an eye-opening interview! In this episode, you'll hear from a remarkable Gen Z entrepreneur who has an impressive real estate portfoli...
Roofstock's Gary Beasley on the Single-Family Rental Revolution
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm very excited about today's interview with Gary Beasley, CEO & Co-Founder of Roofstock. He was just a regular guy when I met him years ago. Today, ...
An Engineer's Advice for Making Money NOW in Real Estate
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever listened to fellow investors brag about how many doors they have as a measure of success? But do the number of doors you have really mat...
Rate Roulette! Should You Invest Now or Wait for Better Rates?
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does it still make sense to buy rental property today when mortgage rates are at the 7% level? Should you buy your rate down with points or wait a few...
Rick Sharga on the Future of Home Prices, Foreclosures & Interest Rates
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will we see home prices go any lower? Will we see a rise in foreclosures? When will mortgage rates come back down to earth? Is it best to keep a bunch...
The Missing Key to Success: Financial Literacy for High Schoolers
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all want our children to be well educated so they can lead successful lives, but some of the most important subject matter for success is missing f...
How to Deal with Losses from Flipping: Live Coaching Session
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Real Wealth Show is a little different! My guest is the winner of an Instagram contest for a free coaching session with me! Courtn...
"The FI Couple" on Real Estate Investing and Financial Freedom
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow financial advice on social media, you may already know about "The FI Couple." They are a husband and wife team in their early 30's with ...
One Couple's No-Stress Real Estate Strategy for Financial Freedom
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to real estate investing as a couple, and the real life story of two RealWealth members who are making it happen! This is th...
Real Estate Investor's Wake-Up Call after Paying Six-Figure Tax Bill!
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you dramatically increase your ability to invest with the money you are currently sending to Uncle Sam? By redirecting those big checks you se...
"Ask Kathy" - How to Solve Real Estate Investing Disagreements with Your Spouse
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Working on an investment plan with your spouse can be challenging because money can be a source of tension and conflict. But it can also be a source o...
How to Safely Acquire Rental Property in Cleveland, Ohio
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I just got back from being on the road for a week in four different cities and at three different events. A few people asked me what my company, Real ...
Out-of-State Rentals: How One Young Couple Hit a 30-Year Goal in Just 15 Years!
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How would you like to reach your financial goals in half the time you planned? Our guests today are doing just that. Sophie bought her first rental ...
How to Not Lose Money as a Passive Investor: 8 Red Flags!
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dream of being a passive investor is turning into a bit of a nightmare for some people who invested in commercial real estate. They are getting bi...
Part II of II - Apartment Investor Challenges with CRE Lender James Eng
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of my interview with James Eng, the conversation continues about the commercial real estate correction that we're already starting to see. ...
Part I of II - Apartment Investor Challenges with CRE Lender James Eng
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A $229 Million multifamily portfolio was just foreclosed on in Houston, Texas. It's the first of what could be similar foreclosures in the commercial ...
How to Overcome Subconscious Blocks to Real Estate Success
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are some people able to reach levels of wealth at a faster pace than others? It may have something to do with their mindset, or their ability to o...
4.75% Rates? Find Out How & Where RealWealth Members are Investing Today!
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce two new markets for rental properties and an investment loan that you may be able to get for under 5%! RealWealth helps inv...
How to Save THOUSANDS with Often Overlooked Real Estate Tax Deductions
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It might not sound sexy, but one of the best parts of owning real estate is the amount of money you can save on taxes. There are several amazing deduc...
Why the Canadian Real Estate Market is More Challenging than the U.S.
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to assume that the challenges we face in the U.S. real estate market are unique while the rules of the real estate game might be similar in ...
How a Busy Tech Engineer Found the Time to Invest In Real Estate
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a real estate portfolio when you're already too busy with work, family, and life in general? In this episode, you'll hear from a busy...
Why 2023 Is the Year to Invest in North Dallas Real Estate!
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been quite an economic roller coaster this last week with headlines about bank failures in response to the Fed's inflation-fighting rate hikes. T...
LIVE from the Best Ever Conference for Commercial Real Estate Investors
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an amazing conference with more than 1,000 investors, operators, and syndicators at all experience levels! The Best Ever Conference in Salt ...
FIRE! - Financial Independence, Retire Early with Real Estate
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FIRE is the new buzzword among real estate investors, and it has nothing to do with the fire emoji that everyone uses on instagram to say that "you're...
The Easy Way to Manage Your Real Estate Portfolio & Free Up Your Time!!!
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As your portfolio grows, it can become overwhelming to keep track of everything. Even if you have property management, you still need to oversee the p...
High-Tech Rental Property Analysis Before You Buy! With DealCheck!
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying rental property requires a lot of math and, for most investors, a lot of spreadsheet analysis as well. The process can be complicated and time-...
Why The Next Few Months Will Be a Real Estate Investing Sweet Spot!!!
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Housing inventory levels continue to drop. In fact, in February, they were back down to 970,000. That's not a lot of housing available for a country ...
Cash Flow AND Appreciation in Indianapolis? Update on the Indiana Real Estate Market
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for cash flowing rental properties with steady appreciation? It may seem like an impossible task in today's market, but they do exist....
"Ask Kathy" - Kathy Fettke Shares Her 2023 Real Estate Investing Strategies
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is our second "Ask Kathy" episode for the Real Wealth Show. Podcast host Kathy Fettke collected several questions about today's real estate inves...
Mortgage Expert, Barry Habib, On Why Mortgage Rates are Headed Down in 2023
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sitting on the sidelines waiting for lower mortgage rates? Are you wondering whether the Fed is "doing the right thing" to fight inflation? Wo...
How an Engineer is Engineering His Financial Freedom with Real Estate
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasts are often filled with experts who make it sound too easy to reach those financial freedom goals. Many are often pushing their own agendas as ...
ATTOM's Rick Sharga and His 2023 Real Estate Playbook
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! It's time to turn the page on 2022 and look for new real estate investing opportunities! And we have ATTOM's Rick...
How a Navy Seal is Using His Special Ops Experience in Real Estate
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We end the year with a special guest who's transitioning from a long-term career in the Navy to what will be a full-time job in real estate. William S...
Meet the New RealWealth Husband-Wife Property Team Managers!
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Real Wealth Show you will meet two of our newest RealWealth members. Grant and Rebekah Anderson are the husband-wife managers o...
Kathy & Rich Fettke Share Big Ideas from Their Bestselling Real Estate Books
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a different kind of "his & her" Real Wealth Show! Kathy Fettke interviews her husband Rich Fettke about his new bestselling book "The Wise Inv...
Is Build-to-Rent Dead? Insights from IMN's Single-Family Rental Forum
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 10th Anniversary of the IMN Single Family Rental Forum and my 10th year as an attendee! I've been coming to this event every year and watchin...
Why Wall Street Fund Managers Plan to Invest Billions into Single-Family Rentals in 2023
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The majority of single-family rentals, and they are currently about 23 million of them, are owned by small investors, mom and pops. Wall Street landl...
EU Citizenship Reward for Minimum Investment in Portugal!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are always looking for steep discounts on cash flowing properties in high-growth markets. But what if you could also get health insurance, a...
"The Investor Guy" Shares His Real Estate Success Strategies
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to buying real estate as an investment, you need to have a game plan. But that often changes when the market fluctuates making yesterday...
"Ask Kathy" - The Fettkes Share their Secrets to Real Estate Success
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode of the Real Wealth Show is the first in our new "Ask Kathy" series where Kathy is the guest on her own show, answering questions ...
Rental Demand Skyrockets as Chip-Makers Move Into North Texas
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With high interest rates pouring cold water on the housing market, many people are sitting on the sidelines waiting for a pause in the madness. Howeve...
ATTOM's Rick Sharga on What's Next for an Unusual Real Estate Market
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the Fed continues to raise interest rates to slow down a booming economy and unacceptably high inflation, there are a several questions on the mind...
Cash Flow with Medium-Term Rentals vs. Short- and Long-Term Strategies
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If long-term rentals aren't giving you enough cash flow, and short-term rentals seem like too much trouble, there IS a third option. By renting your p...
Where Single-Family Rentals Still Cash Flow, Even With High Interest Rates
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With real estate headlines forecasting a recession, many investors and potential buyers are sitting on the sidelines. This is creating an opportunity ...
Beware of Title Risks! Protect Your Property from Unknown Liens
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Title insurance is something that many people don't pay attention to. It's required by lenders so it's automatically part of the home-buying process f...
Home Price Declines Create Winners and Losers w/John Burns, Real Estate Consultant
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed raised rates by another 75 basis points in September, bringing the overnight lending rate to a range of 3 to 3.25%. That's the highest it's be...
How to Get the Financial Freedom You Crave as a Multi-Family Investor
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buying an apartment building might seem a little intimidating to mom & pop investors, but it doesn't have to be. Like anything, you need to study the ...
Former NFL Player Shares His Real Estate Success Story!
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you transition out of professional football into another wealth-building career? Dean Rogers lived the dream of a pro athlete with a big payche...
What You Need to Know About Property Insurance & Public Adjusters
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you buy a property insurance policy, do you know what's covered and what's excluded? Many of us read the declarations page, but it's the contract...
How One Man Dumped His Job to Bike Around the World!
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll hear about an amazing journey by someone who wanted to create a more meaningful lifestyle. It began more than 20 years ago, whe...
Recession-Resilient Markets: Why Not Buy Real Estate with Other People's Money?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wealth is not created by trading time for money. It's also not created by simply putting your money to work. In this episode, you'll hear about a thir...
Postpone that Huge Capital Gains Tax Bill with a 1031 Exchange!
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you sell an investment property, you are usually faced with a big capital gains tax bill, if you've held the property for more than a year. For p...
Successful Investor Describes the Kind of Real Estate Market You Want Today!
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are three important metrics to consider when you make a decision to buy investment property - job growth, population growth, and affordability. ...
Industrial Real Estate Just Adds up for this Math Professor
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They created a very simple five-year plan that focused on industrial real estate, and some family planning. It went something like this: "property, ba...
How to Stay Out of Jail as a Real Estate Investor & Syndicator
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's amazing what one person can accomplish in real estate with the right opportunities, knowledge and funding. But there are also a lot of rules to f...
She's an Immigrant, An Engineer, and a Successful Real Estate Investor!
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love to hear inspiring real wealth stories and we've got one from a woman who immigrated from India at the age of 21. She became a respected enviro...
What Are Homebuyers Doing About Higher Mortgage Rates Channel
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage rates did a big turn-around over the last two weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped a half a percentage point to an average of 5.3%....
Why This Real Estate Investor Isn't Waiting for Home Prices to Go Down!
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With home prices and interest rates up dramatically over the last year, does it still make sense to buy rental property? Should you invest in a rental...
Finding Your Real Estate Sweet Spot from a Mobile Home Park Expert
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to real estate investing, there are five basic categories – residential, commercial, industrial, raw land, and special use. You can br...
How to Pay for a Multi-Million Dollar Vacation Home: The Power of Co-Ownership
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are 10-million second homes in the US, yet, on average, they're only occupied 8 weeks a year. That's 440 million weeks that vacation homes sit u...
Why 2022 Is a GREAT Year for Real Estate Investors
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As real estate prices continue to climb, you may be wondering whether it's still a good place to put your money. Are we teetering at the top of the ma...
Are Mortgage Rates Too High for Real Estate Investors?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not easy watching mortgage rates move higher when you're in the market for a loan, but the rates we're seeing right now are still low compared to...
"The Wise Investor" Author Explains How "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Meets "The Alchemist
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"That was their dream back then – going places. Traveling the world. Now, twelve years later, he was forced to admit that they hadn't gone anywhere....
What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About Rental Property Insurance
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the big benefits of buy-and-hold real estate investing is the protection you can get from insurance policies. But, most of us have no idea how ...
HEADS UP on Tax Changes That Could Impact Investors!
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot of talk about potential tax changes under the Biden administration. They haven't happened yet and it's possible they won't happen u...
Navigating New Real Estate Challenges w/Marcus & Millichap Analyst, John Chang
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate investors are pivoting once again to keep up with changing market dynamics. There's so much to consider when evaluating opportunities incl...
Investing Wisely During Times of High Inflation w/Navellier's Gary Alexander
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed is considering an aggressive rate-hiking plan to keep consumer prices from skyrocketing higher. Some economists feel the Fed's plan could back...
A Woman's Vision to Create Wealth and Help Others Do the Same!
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you scale a multifamily business, build a rockstar team, and then empower other women to live a financially free lifestyle while living a balan...
How a Former Romanian Refugee Became Job Optional in the Free World
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's okay to earn millions of dollars in the United States and many other parts of the world, but there are also places where that's not possible, or ...
24-Year-Old Refugee's WILD Real Estate Success!
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having the right focus and determination is often behind great success stories, and that's certainly the case for the guest in this episode. Abbas Moh...
Ground-Up Development: High-Risk, High-Reward w/Kathy & Rich in Park City
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy and Rich Fettke take a break from skiing in Park City, Utah, to talk about the risks and rewards of ground-up development projects, including a ...
Florida Developer Explains Build-to-Rent Challenges and a Silver Lining!
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The build-to-rent trend is hot right now, but construction costs are creating major headaches for developers. They are having a difficult time getting...
MBA Forecast: 2022 Economic Risks & Real Estate Investing Optimism
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of uncertainty in the financial markets right now. We've had more than two years of COVID-19 and now there are worries about inflation,...
How to Legally Protect Yourself as a Landlord
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of time talking about how to build wealth, but protecting it is just as important! In this episode, you'll get some great tips from ass...
"Rightsizing" Your Lifestyle for a Passive Income Payoff!
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people dream of retiring at an early age to spend time pursuing other activities or projects. Creating passive income with real estate can make t...
NFL Player Devon Kennard's Real Estate Game Plan
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not every day that we have a professional football player on our show to talk about real estate investing. But today, you'll hear from linebacker...
Building a $5M Real Estate Portfolio without Stress!
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast reveals an intriguing real estate success story. But it's not just about the daughter of immigrants who knew that real estate was the key...
Investing in Raw Land With Little Cash & No Debt!
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market meltdown in 2007 dealt a rough blow to many developers. In this episode, you'll hear from someone who lost a lot of money back then...
The Fettkes: Celebrating 25 Years of Marriage and Real Estate Investing!
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you like to dream big, you'll love this podcast. In this episode, Kathy and Rich Fettke celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a conversatio...
Buying Your First Home at 12-Years-Old!
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear the amazing story of a 12-year-old boy who wanted to upgrade his family home, so he called a real estate agent and said: ...
From DIY Single Mom to Real Estate Boss!
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I started investing in real estate, I didn't run into a lot of women on the job sites. And, I certainly didn't see very many women doing the reno...
Why Buy One Rental Home When You Can Buy 16?
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some people get stuck in analysis paralysis, meaning no matter how much they study, they just can't take the plunge. Meanwhile, others jump right in. ...
From Newly Married and Broke to Millionaires with a Great Marriage!
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Real Wealth Story about focus, discipline, connection, and working together with your partner! Our guests started off with nothing when they...
The Property Management Mistakes You Don't Want to Make!
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in becoming a landlord and would like to avoid some of the mistakes that other investors have made, you'll learn a lot from this ...
Housing Market Economist, Brad Hunter, on the Build-to-Rent Boom!
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Billions of dollars are being poured into build-to-rent communities and the industry is booming! Are developers able to keep up with demand for new re...
What is Congress Doing to Our Retirement Accounts?
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Congress is tinkering with the rules for IRA accounts. It's part of a crackdown on individuals with millions in their retirement accounts, tax free. A...