Ask Me Anything with Matthew Seyoum

Adam Schroeder passes the torch in a special handoff episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast as Matthew Seyoum officially steps in as the new host.

In this episode, Adam and Matthew dive deep into Matthew’s real-world investing background, his first house hack, how his strategy evolved over time, and how he personally invests using the same Rent To Retirement framework he now helps clients implement.

This is more than a welcome episode—it’s an Ask Me Anything conversation covering long-term investing strategies, new construction vs. rehab properties, interest rates, cash-back incentives, and how investors should think about building wealth over time.

If you’ve ever wondered how Rent To Retirement strategists actually invest their own money, this episode delivers full transparency.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Matthew’s official welcome
01:05 – Matthew’s first real estate deal (house hacking)
03:35 – How Matthew’s investing strategy evolved over time
04:30 – Mortgage industry background & investor mindset
06:12 – Why Matthew invests through Rent To Retirement himself
07:25 – New construction vs. rehab properties explained
09:00 – Why Matthew chose Texas for his latest investment
09:53 – Why property management matters for busy investors
11:45 – Cash-back incentives vs. rate buy-downs
13:07 – Real talk on interest rates & long-term investing
16:07 – Cash flow vs. appreciation for higher-income investors
19:18 – How Rent To Retirement builds personalized strategies
22:53 – What listeners can expect moving forward📧 Got a question or story to share?Email us at: ⁠podcast@renttoretirement.com⁠👍 Like this episode? Hit the thumbs up, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway from this episode!🌐 Explore turnkey investing opportunities: ⁠⁠https://www.renttoretirement.com⁠⁠🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation:⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3EE6KjZ📺 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Rent To Retirement Podcast on the Go:⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renttoretirement⁠⁠📬 Join Our Newsletter Email List:Submit your info at the top right corner of the page:⁠⁠https://renttoretirement.com⁠⁠📩 Have Questions for the Podcast?Send them to: ⁠podcast@renttoretirement.com⁠Your question might be answered in a future episode!#RentToRetirement #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #RentalProperties #HouseHacking #NewConstruction #TurnkeyRealEstate #InvestingStrategy #CashFlow #RealEstatePodcast #WealthBuilding