Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast How a High-Income Doctor Built Passive Income & Tax Savings With Real Estate
Jan 15, 2026
Dr. Matthew Bloom, a private-practice physician, discusses his journey to building passive income through real estate as a remedy for burnout and heavy taxes. He shares insights on managing remote rentals, including the challenges he faced with a property in New Orleans. Dr. Bloom emphasizes the importance of choosing low-maintenance, turnkey investments and avoiding high-risk deals. He provides valuable advice for fellow doctors on starting small in real estate to achieve long-term financial freedom and maximize tax benefits.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Sold Remote Rental Due To Management Headaches
- Matthew Bloom sold a remote short-term rental in New Orleans because managing it from Malibu became too difficult.
- He then sought a more passive, professionally managed investment through RealWealth to avoid hands-on headaches.
Employment Shift Reduced Doctors' Autonomy
- Physician practice models shifted dramatically toward employment, reducing autonomy and financial options.
- That loss of autonomy contributes to burnout and limits doctors' ability to use earnings creatively.
Chattanooga Flip Leased To Rehab Operator
- Matthew purchased a single-family Chattanooga property that was a recent flip and leased three years to a rehab operator.
- The deal provided higher immediate income and matched the passive investment profile he wanted.