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Nov. 21, 2023

Family, Flooring, and Financial Independence w/ Shawn McEnteer

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 flooring business. He details his strategic property investments, including t...

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Nov. 14, 2023

From Big Tech to AirBnBs in the Smoky Mountains w/ Connor Cushman

In our insightful interview this week, Connor Cushman delves into his transition from a tech career at LinkedIn to becoming a flourishing real estate agent around Atlanta, Georgia. Connor shares his journey in real estate and...

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Nov. 7, 2023

From Fixer-Upper Motels to RV Parks and Beyond w/ Jonathan Mueller

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 his motel transformations and newly acquired RV park venture. Jonathan has t...

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Oct. 31, 2023

160 Doors and Family Wealth w/ Brea Burger

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 short period of time. Starting her investment journey in Pennsylvania, Brea...

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Oct. 17, 2023

Don't Work for Money, Work for Equity and Knowledge w/ Diego Corzo

Diego Corzo, a self-made millionaire by 29, shares his inspiring journey from an undocumented DREAMer to financial independence through real estate. Arriving in the United States from Peru at 9, he faced numerous obstacles, f...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Helicopter Blades to Real Estate Trades w/ Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts, a former Cobra attack helicopter pilot, transitioned from a Marine Corp career into real estate, aspiring for financial independence by 35. Having expanded from 2 to 23 properties within 20 months, he soon transi...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Creating a $2.5M Real Estate Portfolio in 6 Years w/ Matt Krueger

In our latest episode, we dive deep with Matt Krueger, who reached financial independence through savvy real estate investing. From humble beginnings in Iowa and working various jobs such as being a youth pastor to selling ce...

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Sept. 26, 2023

From Classroom to Cash Flow w/ Matt Cavanaugh

Matt Cavanaugh's journey from math teacher to real estate magnate is nothing short of inspiring. Transitioning from academia to B2B sales, and then venturing into investments, Matt dives deep into his focus on growing his rea...

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Sept. 19, 2023

Soaring to Success w/ Joe Bird

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's rental properties, dating back to the 1940’s, set the stage for his success ...

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Sept. 12, 2023

Wrangling Multi-Family Profits w/ Justin “the Cashflow Cowboy” Wawrzy…

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Justin "the Cashflow Cowboy" Wawrzyniak. He went from a 9-5 engineering job to a full-time multifamily investor at the age of 25. With 5 in his current portfolio comprising 32 units,...

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Sept. 5, 2023

The Unconventional Investor w/ James Ledbetter

In this episode, we sit down with James Ledbetter, the unconventional investor who has built a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. James shares his journey from buying his first property in his 20s to managing a portfoli...

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Aug. 29, 2023

Building a Multi-Family Track Record w/ Drew Breneman

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 syndication business. From Beanie Baby trading in high school to real estate...

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Aug. 23, 2023

The Industrial BRRRR Method w/ Thomas McCrossin

Discover Thomas McCrossin's remarkable journey from duplex investor to managing a 425,000 square foot industrial real estate portfolio. With daring investments, strategic acquisitions, and an unyielding goal of 5 million squa...

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Aug. 15, 2023

How Professionals Manage Taxes in Real Estate w/ Thomas Castelli

Discover how to fast-track financial independence through real estate with CPA, Thomas Castelli. In our conversation with Thomas, we uncover the power of passive activity losses, depreciation strategies, applying real estate ...

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Aug. 10, 2023

Find Off Market Deals with DealMachine (Link in Show Notes) w/ James …

Don’t forget to register for our exclusive LIVE Driving For Dollars Masterclass with DealMachine. REGISTER NOW Even if you can’t make it live, register now anyway and we’ll send you the recording once it is available. The Dea...

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Aug. 8, 2023

Building a $16M Vacation Rental Empire w/ Josiah Smelser

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 from a corporate Big 4 accounting job to appraisals and real estate broker...

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Aug. 1, 2023

The “One Rental A Year” Strategy w/ Tom McGreevy

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 starting on the real estate investor path, Tom has acquired 13 long-term rentals (LTRs...

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July 25, 2023

Insane Cash Flow with Section 8 Rentals w/ Jeff Higgins

On this week’s episode, our guest, Jeff Higgins, takes us on a journey through his remarkable business and investment ventures. Starting in 2005, Jeff has built his portfolio up to nearly 90 units across Massachusets and Flor...

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July 18, 2023

The Mindset and Psychology for Success w/ Rod Khleif

In this thought-provoking episode, we engage in a transformative conversation with Rod Khleif, a seasoned investor who has experienced immense success and setbacks, which he aptly calls “seminars”. Rod emphasizes the signific...

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July 11, 2023

Livin’ the American Dream w/ Dan Saravia

In this episode, we chat with Dan Saravia, an immigrant from El Salvador who achieved financial independence through real estate investing. With a total of eight properties, including his primary residence, Dan shares his ins...

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July 4, 2023

“Avoid the Log Cabin” w/ Rich Bregenzer

Our guest, Rich Bregenzer, shares his inspiring journey from construction worker to successful business owner and real estate investor. WIth the help of his wife, Rich was able to build Stella Electric into a powerhouse contr...

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June 27, 2023

FIRED to $15,000/month w/ Mindy Templeton

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 the world of business and investments. Before getting started in real estate, ...

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June 20, 2023

Get Your Money Right w/ Emily & James Lowery

In this podcast episode, our guests Emily and James Lowery share their journey to financial independence through real estate investments. They discuss their background, including James' previous job as a manager at a PT clini...

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June 13, 2023

When to Walk from a Deal w/ Coty Dolan

In this episode of the podcast, we feature Coty Dolan, the Founder & Managing Partner of Dolan Capital. Coty shares his journey in the real estate investment industry, focusing on value-add properties in Texas and Florida. St...

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