The Real FI Podcast - Real Estate Investing to FI
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Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Family, Flooring, and Financial Independence w/ Shawn McEnteer
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Real FI Podcast, Shawn McEnteer shares his journey from househacking in New Jersey since 2015 to running a successful family fl...
From Big Tech to AirBnBs in the Smoky Mountains w/ Connor Cushman
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our insightful interview this week, Connor Cushman delves into his transition from a tech career at LinkedIn to becoming a flourishing real estate ...
From Fixer-Upper Motels to RV Parks and Beyond w/ Jonathan Mueller
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to welcome back Jonathan Mueller, who first appeared on our show on Episode 33. Today, Jonathan dives into his latest exploits with h...
160 Doors and Family Wealth w/ Brea Burger
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brea Burger shares her journey of building a family real estate empire, growing from a handful of units to an impressive 160-unit portfolio in a very ...
Don't Work for Money, Work for Equity and Knowledge w/ Diego Corzo
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Corzo, a self-made millionaire by 29, shares his inspiring journey from an undocumented DREAMer to financial independence through real estate. A...
Helicopter Blades to Real Estate Trades w/ Joe Roberts
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Roberts, a former Cobra attack helicopter pilot, transitioned from a Marine Corp career into real estate, aspiring for financial independence by 3...
Creating a $2.5M Real Estate Portfolio in 6 Years w/ Matt Krueger
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we dive deep with Matt Krueger, who reached financial independence through savvy real estate investing. From humble beginnings ...
From Classroom to Cash Flow w/ Matt Cavanaugh
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Cavanaugh's journey from math teacher to real estate magnate is nothing short of inspiring. Transitioning from academia to B2B sales, and th...
Soaring to Success w/ Joe Bird
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interviewed Joe Bird, a real estate agent and investor with a unique path to financial independence. Joe shares how his family&apo...
Wrangling Multi-Family Profits w/ Justin “the Cashflow Cowboy” Wawrzyniak
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Justin "the Cashflow Cowboy" Wawrzyniak. He went from a 9-5 engineering job to a full-time multif...
The Unconventional Investor w/ James Ledbetter
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with James Ledbetter, the unconventional investor who has built a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. James shares h...
Building a Multi-Family Track Record w/ Drew Breneman
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Drew Breneman, a born entrepreneur who went from childhood ventures at the age of 14 into successful his current real estate s...
The Industrial BRRRR Method w/ Thomas McCrossin
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover Thomas McCrossin's remarkable journey from duplex investor to managing a 425,000 square foot industrial real estate portfolio. With dari...
How Professionals Manage Taxes in Real Estate w/ Thomas Castelli
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to fast-track financial independence through real estate with CPA, Thomas Castelli. In our conversation with Thomas, we uncover the power...
Find Off Market Deals with DealMachine (Link in Show Notes) w/ James and Patrick
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t forget to register for our exclusive LIVE Driving For Dollars Masterclass with DealMachine. REGISTER NOWEven if you can’t make it live, regi...
Building a $16M Vacation Rental Empire w/ Josiah Smelser
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Josiah Smelser, a seasoned real estate expert hailing from Florence, Alabama. With an eye for opportunity, Josiah ventured...
The “One Rental A Year” Strategy w/ Tom McGreevy
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Tom McGreevy, is a high school principal who ventured into the real estate market as a side hustle over 15 years ago. Since starti...
Insane Cash Flow with Section 8 Rentals w/ Jeff Higgins
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, our guest, Jeff Higgins, takes us on a journey through his remarkable business and investment ventures. Starting in 2005, Je...
The Mindset and Psychology for Success w/ Rod Khleif
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we engage in a transformative conversation with Rod Khleif, a seasoned investor who has experienced immense success...
Livin’ the American Dream w/ Dan Saravia
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dan Saravia, an immigrant from El Salvador who achieved financial independence through real estate investing. With a tot...
“Avoid the Log Cabin” w/ Rich Bregenzer
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Rich Bregenzer, shares his inspiring journey from construction worker to successful business owner and real estate investor. WIth the help ...
FIRED to $25,000/month w/ Mindy Templeton
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Mindy Templeton. Mindy is a Kansas City-based entrepreneur who has made significant strides in t...
Get Your Money Right w/ Emily & James Lowery
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, our guests Emily and James Lowery share their journey to financial independence through real estate investments. They discuss...
When to Walk from a Deal w/ Coty Dolan
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we feature Coty Dolan. Coty shares his journey in the real estate investment industry, focusing on value-add propertie...
It Only Takes a Few Deals to Reach FI w/ Catie Lawrence
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Catie Lawrence, a real estate investor and businesswoman based in Colorado. Catie shares her journe...
Don’t Get Lost in the Sauce w/ Duane Brown
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Duane Brown, a married father of five and an electrical engineer from Trenton, New Jersey. Duane's real estate journey b...
Create a Wealth-Building Conveyor Belt w/ Timothy Lyons
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we meet Timothy Lyons, a dedicated firefighter with 18 years of service in New York City. Despite growing up with a sc...
Use Virtual Assistants to Grow Your Business w/ Bob Lachance
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Bob Lachance, an accomplished real estate investor who has revolutionized th...
Hard Money Partnerships w/ Josh Shein
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Josh Shein talks about his journey from traditional mortgages in 1999 to surviving the economic meltdown of the Great Financial Crisi...
Side Hustling to Financial Independence at 24 w/ Cody Berman
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we welcomed Cody Berman, founder of Gold City Ventures, to share his journey to financial independence and the evolution of his busin...
Netting $100k/month with a Millionaire Mindset w/ Josh Galindo
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest, Josh Galindo, owner of Galindo Group Real Estate, shares his journey in the real estate industry. Josh started in 2005 by ...
Flipping a $1.3M Rooming House w/ Rachel Swanson
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Swanson, a former dental hygienist turned blogger, entrepreneur, and real estate ...
Building Wealth with High-End DC Rentals w/ Russell Brazil
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we spoke with DC real estate investor and sales expert Russell Brazil about his journey to financial independence. With over 14 years...
Scaling to 39 Units in 3 Years w/ Soli Cayetano
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, our guest Soli Cayetano shares her journey into real estate investing. Soli invests in out-of-state properties in Ohio and Ge...
The Power of Mindset w/ Scott Hardiman
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, our guest Scott Hardiman discusses his work with Further Coaching, which helps men overcome their confidence barriers by reprogrammin...
The Cost Seg King w/ Yonah Weiss
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Yonah Weiss, also known as the “Cost Seg King”, is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison...
Being a DealMachine w/ David Lecko
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest David Lecko, founder of DealMachine, shares his inspiring journey from starting with just $4,800 and growing it to $1.6MM in rentals and $96...
Real Estate Law w/ Kevin Yungmann
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kevin Yungman, a real estate attorney, shared valuable insights on various aspects of real estate investing and its intersect...
Brokerage Owner Finds Opportunities with REO and Foreclosures w/ Greg Raymer
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Raymer is a successful real estate agent and brokerage owner with over 20 years of experience. He currently owns and operates a NextHome franchis...
Paychecks and Profits: Leveraging Your W2 w/ T.R. Smith
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming financially independent doesn’t always mean that you have to strive to quit your 9-5 as soon as humanly possible. If you enjoy your job, bu...
Mortgage Rundown w/ Jamie Lenes
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to real estate investing, one of the most important and underrated relationships that you can have is with your lender. Utilizing a grea...
Proactive Tax Strategies for 2023 w/ Natalie Kolodij
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Natalie Kolodij is your MUST KNOW real estate tax strategist. Note that we said “strategist”, not “preparer”! There’s an important...
The Homeless Entrepreneur w/ Sarah Weaver
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Weaver is a coach, author, speaker, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and business owner. Nothing thrills Sarah more than helping real estate ...
Dropping Dunkin’ Donuts for 7-Figures in STRs w/ Michael Elefante
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many times do you need to hear from us that STRs are a reliable way to massive real estate profits? Our guest, Michael Elefante, is yet another ex...
The Business of Flipping Land w/ Pete Reese
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Pete Reese is the President of Reelvest Properties, a land development and investment company. After some experience with flipping houses th...
$42 Million in Real Estate from OPM w/ Sam Primm
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Sam Primm, is a real estate investor who has built an impressive $42 million portfolio using other people's money (OPM). The most impr...
The Basics of Infinite Banking w/ Coach Doug Peacock
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Doug Peacock is a financial expert and advocate of the concept of "infinite banking," also known as "bank on yourself." ...
Serving 700 “WOW” Moments in 2022 w/ Jas Takhar
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest Jas Takhar shares his experience building a successful real estate team and how they are able to serve 700 families per yea...
The Hollywood Note Investor w/ Marco Bario
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Marco Bario transitioned from a career in the Hollywood TV and film industry to become a full-time real estate note investor. Today, Marco i...
DCA’ing to $100k/year Rental Income w/ Casey Franchini
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Franchini is a testament to the time-tested adage of “slow and steady wins the race”. Since 2007, Casey has been acquiring rental properties...
Scaling as a Wholesaler and Agent to 35 Deals in 2022 w/ Kody Thompson
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being relatively new to the real estate business, Kody Thompson is absolutely crushing it. After 14 short months, Kody went from broke to beco...
The STR Prince of Pennsylvania w/ Anthony Scornaienchi
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Scornaienchi’s journey into real estate started as many investor stories begin … with struggle and a desire for time freedom. Anthony was ...
Soldier to CEO w/ Naaman Taylor
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love to see former military members absolutely crushing it in business and real estate after they’ve concluded their patriotic service. Our guest...
From Investment Banking to Villas in Tulum, Mexico w/ Jeremy Stevenson
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation with Jeremy Stevenson was hands-down one of the more interesting conversations that we’ve had on this show! PWC, Goldman Sachs, JP ...
Mailers to Multi-Family to Millions w/ Rodney Harris, Jr.
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Rodney Harris, Jr. is working his way to a million dollar real estate portfolio by using this one often overlooked strategy–FHA loans! Rod...
Investing in “A Class” Properties w/ Jacqueline Marshall
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Marshall went from being a dental hygienist to real estate investor extraordinaire in a short period of time. What did it take to get there...
Using the Tax Code to Fund Lifestyle Investments w/ Shannon Robnett
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Robnett is the son of a builder and the fourth generation of his family to take on the real estate business. After witnessing his parents reti...
A PE Teacher’s One-Way Ticket to Millionaire Las Vegas Investor w/ Jason Griggs
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The willingness to take risks is where success is found. For Jason Griggs, his make-or-break moment was deciding to purchase a one-way ticket to Las V...
How to House Hack Multi-Family Real Estate w/ Clay Hepler
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Clay Hepler went from failed diplomat with the State Department in Buenos Aires to multi-family real estate investor in a very short period ...
From Down and Out in 2020 to $2.5M in Real Estate w/ Camille Spinelli
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Camille Spinelli has always been an entrepreneur at heart, she found herself in the real estate business by accident when her grandmother left h...
How Relationships Get You to $12 Million in Multi-Family Assets w/ TJ Cremeans
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest TJ Cremeans isn’t building the “Legacy Real Estate Group” so he can drive around fancy cars and live a showboating life. His purpose i...
Taking the Leap and Leaving Corporate in the First Year w/ Mike Scarpa & Jae Morales-Irizarry
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Scarpa & Jae Morales-Irizarry are a creative financing and real estate duo! You might recognize some of their strategies from our guests on E...
400 Multi-Family Units and “Big Problems” w/ Axel Ragnarsson
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not going to lie, Axel Ragnarsson is doing exactly what Patrick and I dream of doing in the near future with real estate. Some people are cont...
Gamify Life and Investments w/ Jonathan Mueller
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes bad fortune leads to positive outcomes. After taking down a few deals of his own, Jonathan Mueller decided to go big and explore small apart...
Wrangling a $2M Net Worth in 4 Years w/ JD Sustar
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest JD Sustar has been busy at work over the past 4 years. In 2018, JD started with a negative $10k net worth and driving a truck for the Cintas...
Make Money and Have Fun Doing It: AirBnB’ing to $100,000/year Cash Flow w/ Flip Zweig
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and I are relatively new to the game, so we always enjoy having guests on the show that have been investing in real estate for more than 10 ye...
Bitcoin, Millennials, and the American Dream w/ Logan Bolinger
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to work towards financial independence in the digital age? Answering that question is certainly a moving target, but one thing is ce...
Replacing A Travel Nurse Income Through Real Estate w/ Hannah McCoy
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah McCoy graduated from nursing school in 2019 making $22 per hour. In today’s economy, that income didn’t go very far, but Hannah was determi...
Know your Host w/ Patrick McGrath
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're spending some time to get to know one of our hosts a little better! In this episode we're diving into Patrick Mcgrath's bus...
Multi-Family Real Estate is a Relationship Game w/ Grant Warrington
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Warrington started out his investing career in 2003 after learning how to buy houses by listening to cassette tapes and learning from some OG in...
Real Estate is Like Playing a Game of Chess w/ Jeff Stephens
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Stephens didn’t build his real estate portfolio up to 35 units by taking a conventional path. It took a lot of work and planning to find and ac...
Seizing Opportunity through 2 Full-Time Jobs, 28 Doors, 16 Airbnbs, a Lake House & $80k/month Cash Flow w/ Yaamu Camara (2 of 2)
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have spent time thinking about their ‘why’ in life, but few have used their ‘why’ to fuel a passion for amassing generational weal...
Seizing Opportunity through 2 Full-Time Jobs, 28 Doors, 16 Airbnbs, a Lake House & $80k/month Cash Flow w/ Yaamu Camara (1 of 2)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have spent time thinking about their ‘why’ in life, but few have used their ‘why’ to fuel a passion for amassing generational weal...
Building $20,000/month Passive Income through California ADUs w/ Roberto De Leon
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can own real estate, or you can create a real estate business. Roberto De Leon is doing both and has found a niche way to create massive profits i...
Creative Real Estate Financing w/ Joe & Jenn Delle Fave
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that succeeding in real estate doesn’t require you to bring a ton of cash to closing or be a landlord? Joe and Jenn’s real estate car...
Creating 100 Millionaires w/ Felipe Mejia
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Success doesn’t happen by accident, and it doesn’t happen without massive amounts of effort. Our guest, Felipe Mejia, learned this after being rej...
Overcoming Obstacles to Build a Brighter Future w/ Tereva Jacobson
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel.” After facing countless challenges in life, Tereva Jacobson discovered that she was the only p...
The Maui Millionaire Mama w/ Zasha Smith
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not everybody gets to live in paradise while building their real estate empire, but Zasha Smith does! From the outside looking in, many real estate in...
The Abundance Mindset of a Real Estate Wholesaler w/ Jessica Geisler
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Geisler is kicking butt with her wholesaling business. Jessica’s real estate business began in 2015 with her first fixer upper and it contin...
Flips, SFR & Multi-family Rentals, Commercial Buildings, Self-Storage, Brokerages, and MORE w/ Bradley LaBrie
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not going to want to miss this episode with Bradley LaBrie. Bradley identified the key to ingesting in real estate and growing his business, ...
Two Teachers Take on Real Estate to Build Wealth and Income w/ Blaine & Lily Kosek
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blaine & Lily started their journey as teachers but quickly jumped into their first househack and AirBnB opportunity. They took the leap and made ...
Thinking Out Loud: The Great Debate of Cash Flow v. Appreciation
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The great debate! Cash flow versus appreciation.When it comes to investments and real estate everyone always argues about whether you should focus on ...
From 0 to 75 Units and $750k Revenue in Six Years w/ Casey Denby
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Casey brought the heat in this episode. He shares his experiences with managing his own property portfolio with his partner, Austin, and building his ...
Adding Value in Real Estate Syndications to Generate Massive Passive Income w/ Danny & Christine Bellish
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny & Christine Bellish were never the couple that accepted the status quo ... and COVID-19 was an eye-opening experience for them. They took a ...
Thinking Out Loud: The Federal Reserve and Interest Rates
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is one entity that controls the pricing of nearly every asset in the world--the United States Federal Reserve. While the entity may not be compl...
Replacing a 9-to-5 Corporate Job with STRs w/ Ryan Cushman
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Ryan Cushman didn’t want to be stuck in corporate life forever, so he decided to take control of his finances and find an escape. It all s...
Thinking Out Loud: Creative Ways to Find Off-Market Real Estate Deals
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in a hot seller's market can be really difficult for real estate investors. The best deals seem to be bought up super fast, often for t...
Getting Started in Real Estate with Seller-Financed and Off-Market Deals w/ Evan Phoenix
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan started his financial independence journey all the way back in college and after he bought his first deal he had $200 in his checking account. He...
Financial Independence By Scaling Up Your Real Estate Empire w/ Chantz Ireland
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing your rental portfolio happens one deal at a time. On today’s episode, our guest Chantz Ireland has successfully scaled up his real estate po...
Thinking Out Loud: Managing Debt on Your Path to Financial Independence
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debt sucks, but there are ways to pay it off and make it work to your advantage. In today’s episode Patrick and James discuss the different kinds of...
Building a Strong Relationship with Your CPA w/ Heath Chavis
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heath Chavis, a CPA located in Gaithersburg, Maryland joins your hosts to discuss how you need to have a proactive relationship with your CPA in order...
Thinking Out Loud: Bitcoin, the Metaverse, NFTs, and Crypto
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and James do a deep dive into the digital world and discuss bitcoin, the metaverse, NFTs, and crypto. There are a lot of changes occurring in ...
Building $20,000 per Month in Passive Income w/ Justin Hill
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Hill has a long history of finding creative ways to grow multiple streams of income. From selling items on Amazon and Ebay to acquiring a real ...
Thinking Out Loud: Getting Started with 2022
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new year and time to put in the work to make it your BEST YEAR EVER. James and Patrick sit down to chat about some strategies for jumpstar...
From Wholesaling Vacant Land to RV Park Development w/ Nate Dobbins
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nate is a stay-at-home dad that's been working to grow his real estate portfolio one deal at a time. He's narrowed down his pursuits to whol...
Introduction to The Real FI Podcast
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Real FI Podcast is here and ready to help make you financially independent! We're super excited to share our financial experiences with you a...