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REL Freedom Podcast
Helping people working in all areas of the real estate industry find financial freedom. Join us as we interview the top minds in the industry to see how they used real estate in all ways, shapes and forms to find their own financial freedom. Whether you're a real estate agent, a real estate investor, a real estate syndicator, or you have a business inside of real estate, we want to highlight how you're using it to build time and financial freedom. Want to be a guest on REL Freedom? Contact us…
Episodes
- REL Freedom Podcast
Justin Goodin - Building Apartments When Others Won't
What started with a $44,000 rental property turned into a full-time real estate career and an unexpected opportunity to build something bigger. Justin Goodin…
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Cheryl Scheidell - Change Your Retirement Through Reverse Mortgages
Have you ever thought that your home could become a powerful tool for creating financial flexibility in retirement? Cheryl Scheidell is a mortgage industry…
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Harley Green - Real Estate Lending: Get Paid Without Owning Rentals
Harley Green is a former software architect and computer engineer who traded a career designing complex systems for a different kind of freedom through real…
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Chris Reece - Cannabis Meets Real Estate: The Investment Opportunity
What happens when you combine decades of investment management experience with the rapidly evolving cannabis industry? Chris Reece is Chairman and CEO of MJ…
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Mike Swenson - The $300 Billion Real Estate Opportunity
Roughly $300 billion in multifamily mortgage debt is scheduled to mature in 2026—but does that mean $300 billion worth of distressed apartment buildings are…
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Doug Smith - Secrets of Private Lending
What does it take to make smart lending decisions and protect capital in the world of private lending and note investing? Doug Smith is the founder of Castle…
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Ryan Schuetter - AI & Automation In Your Business
What if your business could run more efficiently and give you back the freedom you started it for? Ryan Schuetter is an operations expert and AI implementation…
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Mor Milo - Real Estate: Bringing Wall Street To Main Street
What if investing in commercial real estate could be as accessible as buying stocks? Mor Milo is Co-Founder and CEO of Relli, a PropTech platform built to…
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Jullion Cooper - The Overseas Apartment Owner
Can you build a real estate portfolio in the United States without living here? Jullion Cooper is doing just that. He founded Properties By JMC and is proving…
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Haydynn Fike - Your Network is Your Net Worth
What happens when you skip the traditional corporate path, lean into networking, and turn relationships into real estate opportunities? Haydynn Fike is…
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Chad Ackerman - Wealth Beyond Your W2
Can you build meaningful income through real estate without becoming a landlord or adding another job to your already busy schedule? Chad Ackerman is a former…
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Rochanne Douglas - The Cracks Didn't Break Me
What happens when the very experiences that could break you become the foundation for your purpose? rochanne Douglas is an entrepreneur, real estate…
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Courtney Poulos - The Irreplaceable Agent
Meet Courtney Poulos — a 20+ year LA real estate powerhouse who got tired of waiting for the industry to fix itself, so she built the fix herself. After 14…
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Cameron Tope - How To Manage Your Rental Property
Cameron Tope comes back to our podcast as a Part 2 on property management. Cameron is the founder of Emerson Property Management, and also a real estate…
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Kevin "KAYR" Robinson - From Poverty & Loss To 160 Doors
What does it take to overcome incredible adversity and build lasting wealth through real estate? Kevin "KAYR" Robinson went from growing up in deep poverty in…
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Kunal Lakhwani - Luxury Travel Hacking With Real Estate
What if your everyday spending could unlock business-class flights, luxury hotels, and unforgettable vacations—without spending more money or becoming a travel…
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Matt Ricciardella - Turning "Mom & Pop" Into Millions
Matthew Ricciardella is Founder and CEO of Crystal View Capital, a private equity real estate firm specializing in value-add manufactured housing communities…
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Dipesh Sitaram - How The Wealthy Really Build Wealth
What if everything you've been told about building wealth is only part of the story? Dr. Dipesh Sitaram was a practicing dental surgeon who discovered that…
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Chris Larsen - Financial Freedom By 40
What if you stopped waiting until retirement to start living? Chris Larsen, founder of Next-Level Income, made it his mission to achieve financial freedom…
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Tim Kelly - Why I Walked From Military Pension
What would it take for you to walk away from a guaranteed pension… and bet on yourself instead?F ormer United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Tim Kelly made…
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Shaun Guardanapo - From Marines To Millions
What does it take to lead at the highest level—in both the military and luxury real estate? Shaun Guardanapo is a Marine Corps veteran and Managing Broker of…
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Mathew Owens - The $500 Million Playbook
Mathew Owens is a CPA, real estate investor, and founder of OCG Capital. He shares with us the strategies behind building a real estate empire that spans more…
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Thomas St John - From Firefighter To Financial Freedom
What happens when a firefighter working 24-hour shifts decides to build a future through real estate? Thomas St. John, founder of North Corp Capital, who also…
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Cameron Tope - From W-2 To Rental Freedom
What if smarter property management—not just buying more properties—was the real key to financial freedom? Cameron Tope is the founder of Emerson Property…
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Mike Swenson - How We Bought A 128 Unit Apartment!
We take you behind the scenes of our latest multifamily apartment acquisition—a 128-unit building we closed on for $6.6M—and break down every step of the deal…
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Bree Hartman - From Gym Owner To Self-Storage
Bree 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…
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James Gleeson - Financially Free At 28
What if you could build a $60M real estate portfolio without syndications, big money, or insider connections? James Gleeson shares how he went from buying his…
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Willie Mandrell - Cash Flow Secrets Revealed
What does it really take to build multi-million dollar wealth through real estate - and keep it growing? Willie Mandrell is a self-made real estate investor…
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How To Find Your First Investment Property
Are 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…
- REL Freedom Podcast
David Cinelli - Buy Smart. Build Wealth.
What does it take to stand out in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world—and actually make it fun to learn about? David Cinelli is one of…
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Tom Dunkel - Wins, Wipeouts, and Million Dollar Lessons
What does it really take to build an 8-figure business… and survive the crashes along the way? Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur who’s spent nearly 30…
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Jay Conner - Raise Millions Without A Bank
Jay Conner is a seasoned real estate investor who transformed his business by walking away from traditional bank financing and mastering the art of private…
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Leo Young - Tesla Sales Star to Mobile Home Park Owner
Leo Young is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cornell Communities, who has led over $75 million in real estate transactions and built a portfolio of more…
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Tim Woodbridge - From Scrubs To 25 Mobile Home Parks
Tim Woodbridge is a mobile home park investor whose journey proves that bold action can completely change the trajectory of your life. After spending years…
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Alex E Edwards - Mortgage Before Marriage
Alex E. Edwards didn’t wait for permission to succeed — he rewrote the rules. After purchasing his first multifamily property in his early twenties, he went on…
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Mike Cobb - The Overseas Escape Plan
Mike Cobb, CEO of ECI Developments and author of How To Buy Your Home Overseas & Get It Right The First Time, explores what it really takes to live—and…
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Ashley Romiti -The Smart Exit: 1031 Exchanges & DST Investing Explained
Ashley Romiti serves as Founder and President of GCA1031, who specializes in helping long-term real estate investors navigate the often-overlooked side of…
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Gil Vaisman - Turning Garages Into Gold
Gil Vaisman is the founder and CEO of Go ADU Construction, a Los Angeles–based design-build firm redefining how homeowners approach Accessory Dwelling Units…
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John Collins - Buy a Home With $0 Down
John Collins is on a mission to help renters break the rent cycle and achieve homeownership with little to no money down. With nearly four decades of…
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John Knowlton - From Success To Significance
John Knowlton is an entrepreneur, investor, and former pastor who has built his life and career around one core belief: better thinking leads to better…
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Loodmy Jacques - From Port-au-Prince to Real Estate Powerhouse
Loodmy Jacques is a real estate entrepreneur who has built a standout, system-driven business in South Florida by blending high-touch service with modern…
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Michael Russell - Short-Term Rentals, Hostels, and Hotels
Michael Russell is a seasoned real estate investor and hospitality entrepreneur who turned short-term rentals on Maui into financial freedom before scaling…
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Mike Swenson - Capital Raising Tips After 250+ Units Closed
Today we celebrate the closing of our newest acquisition, a 35 unit apartment in southern Minnesota. In addition, we cover some of the most important basics…
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Kevin Shtofman - How AI Is Powering the One-Person Real Estate Business
In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Shtofman, a seasoned corporate development leader and AI-driven real estate innovator who serves as the Global Head of…
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Cory Long - If AI Can’t Find You, Your Clients Won’t Either
Cory Long is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and nationally recognized business strategist who helps leaders build profitable, purpose-driven businesses…
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Amelia Turbyfill - Luxury, Leadership, and Legacy
Amelia Turbyfill is a luxury real estate advisor and industry leader redefining high-end real estate in America’s premier mountain markets. As one of Montana’s…
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Erin Krueger - From Solo Agent To Powerhouse Team
Erin Krueger is one of the most influential real estate leaders in the country—a powerhouse agent, team builder, and now first-time author with over $2 billion…
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Matthias Gruenwald - Turning Mobile Home Parks Into Gold
Matthias Gruenwald is a seasoned real estate investor and operator with nearly two decades of experience transforming distressed properties into…
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Joel Kraut - 7 Steps To Financial Freedom
Joel 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…
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Carlotta Thompson - Ex IRS Auditor Saving Business Owners Millions
From 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…
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Tanh Truong - From Pills To Properties: How a Pharmacist Built Financial Freedom
From Pharmacist to Real Estate Investor: Building True Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate. Dr. Tanh, PharmD, is a pharmacist turned real estate investor…
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Ian Noble - Business Owner Turned RE Investor
We sit down with Ian Noble, founder of RunSteady Investments, to explore how he transitioned from owning a multi-location dry cleaning business in Austin…
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Mike Swenson - How to Find Your First Investment Property
Are 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…
- REL Freedom Podcast
Bonny Wayman - Turning Smart Asset Management Into Wealth
Bonny Wayman is a real estate investor, asset manager, and multifamily strategist passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom through real…
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Neil Henderson - From W2 To Wealth
Neil 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…
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Lindsay Davis - 2,000+ Turnkey Real Estate Rentals
We apologize for any lag in audio/video. Lindsay Davis is CEO of Spartan Invest, a nationally recognized turnkey real estate investment firm helping investors…
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Jack Corrigan - Redefining Real Estate Lending & Investing
Jack Corrigan is an accomplished real estate investment professional with deep experience in private equity, capital markets, and financial modeling. As…
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Keren Gonen - Real Estate Powerhouse After Coming To The US With 2 Suitcases and $800
Keren 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…
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Mike Swenson - Celebrating 5 Years & 300 Episodes of Real Estate Podcasting
We’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…
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Nick Price - Find Capital In Real Estate Investing Deals
Nick Price, Florida-based real estate investor, broker, and founder of First Lending Network. With over a decade of experience flipping houses, house hacking…