Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast How to Invest in Real Estate While Working a Full-Time Job with Chad Ackerman
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Oct 22, 2025 Chad Ackerman, co-founder of Left Field Investors, shares insights on passive real estate investing while juggling a full-time job. He reveals how his HR background led him to discover syndications, stressing the importance of becoming an 'active passive' investor. Chad discusses red flags to watch for, such as overly salesy operators and the need for diversification. He highlights preferred asset classes like multifamily and mobile home parks for steady cash flow, and emphasizes tailored, goal-driven investing.
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How A Commute Sparked Passive Investing
- Chad Ackerman discovered passive investing after a coworker suggested real estate and he explored BiggerPockets during long commutes.
- He met Jim Pifer at a local meetup who introduced passive syndications and that conversation changed his path into LP investing.
Be An Active Passive Investor
- Join a community and educate yourself before writing checks in passive deals.
- Avoid analysis paralysis but do due diligence until you're comfortable making investments.
Avoid Salesy Operators And Concentration
- Avoid operators who are overly salesy or promise unrealistic returns like 35% IRR for light value-add.
- Diversify across operators, asset classes, and geographies to reduce concentrated risk.
