Episode 510: The Remote Turnkey Investing Strategy to Achieve Wealth with Dr Axel Meierhoefer

Jun 4, 2025

42:37

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer—Air Force veteran, real estate investor, mentor, and the founder of the Ideal Wealth Grower system. Axel shares how he transitioned from corporate life to full-time real estate investor, scaling a portfolio across multiple states and countries while helping others achieve true time freedom.

We dive deep into remote investing strategies, mindset shifts required to lead your real estate empire like a true CEO, and creative financing ideas even if you don’t have 20% down today. Axel also shares how he helps newer and seasoned investors alike not just build portfolios but transform their entire approach to wealth-building.

If you’re looking for a blueprint to real estate freedom and a mindset to match, this conversation will move the needle for you.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Who is Dr. Axel Meierhoefer? 02:50 Investing across Ohio, Idaho, Florida, Belize, Spain & beyond 04:00 Creative housing strategies: room rentals via PadSplit 07:42 How to invest remotely using turnkey providers effectively 09:03 Why having property managers within turnkey companies matters 11:17 Managing your portfolio with a turnkey provider 15:12 The life cycle of a rental property: vacancy, tenant screening, raising rents 17:15 Creating a CEO mindset in real estate investing 22:20 Helping W-2 workers evolve into empowered CEOs of their portfolio 24:27 Creative strategies for funding 20% down payments 28:38 Mindset Prep Manual: Axel’s gift for building investor discipline 33:42 Tangible assets for advanced investors: gold, silver, and investment diamonds 35:23 How diversification beyond real estate protects long-term wealth 37:56 How to get in touch with Axel and his team

Quotables

“You can’t earn back a dollar, but you can never earn back time or mindset once you lose it.”

“Investing isn’t just about properties. It’s about becoming the CEO of your future.”

“Freedom isn’t a destination. It’s a series of small, smart decisions stacked over time.”

Links

The IDEAL Investor Show

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ideal-investor-show-the-path-to-early-retirement/id1584725819

Mindset Prep Manual

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/axel

Ideal Wealth Grower

https://idealwealthgrower.com/

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