Doctors Building Wealth
Leti and Kenji
Doctors Building Wealth is for physicians drowning in student debt and working endless hours, wondering if your medical career will ever bring true freedom. Despite your six-figure income, the path from successful doctor to financially independent professional feels impossibly complex.We get it—balancing patient care and financial planning is overwhelming when no one taught you how to invest during medical school. Lucky for you, you don't have to figure it out alone.Meet Drs. Letizia Alto and Kenji Asakura, physicians who've built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio while maintaining their medical careers. They've helped hundreds of fellow doctors replace clinical income with passive cash flow—without sacrificing patient care.Join Leti and Kenji each week as they interview physician investors who've escaped the burnout cycle, share step-by-step strategies to analyze deals, and provide actionable blueprints to build your real estate portfolio with your busy schedule. Learn how to leverage your high income, create tax advantages most doctors miss, and build the time freedom you deserve.It's time to stop trading your time for money and start building generational wealth. Your patients need you at your best—not burned out and counting the years to retirement.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 40min
Give More, Earn More: The Surprising Secret to Building Wealth as a Doctor with Bob Burg
Bob Burg, author of 'The Go-Giver,' shares his wisdom on transforming burnout into success by shifting focus from getting to giving. He discusses how adding value to team relationships enhances loyalty, especially in medicine and real estate. Bob emphasizes the role of authenticity in leadership, urging listeners to cultivate it for both personal and professional growth. His insights into the dynamics of giving and receiving challenge conventional wealth beliefs, revealing that true prosperity stems from generosity and understanding personal values.
Jun 8, 2025 • 15min
How to Get the Tax Benefits When You Buy a STR at the End of the Year
How Can You Maximize Tax Benefits When Buying a Short-Term Rental at Year-End?Are you struggling to figure out how to take advantage of tax benefits when purchasing a short-term rental towards the end of the year?Many people are motivated to use real estate tax loopholes, especially for short-term rentals. But when you're buying towards the end of the year, how do you make sure you get your required hours in?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How to make sure you complete your 100 hours of material participation by year-endCreative ways to accumulate hours quickly—even if you’re managing the property remotelyHow to leverage these hours to unlock significant tax benefits like bonus depreciationRESOURCES MENTIONED:https://semiretiredmd.com/material-participation/READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Jun 1, 2025 • 39min
Building Wealth That Lasts: Real Estate and Other Alternative Investments with Josh Magnuson
Are you struggling to grow your real estate portfolio because you keep running out of capital?Many investors hit a wall when their personal funds dry up and don’t know how to keep expanding beyond their first property.This episode dives into how creative capital raising and combining active and passive investing strategies can break that barrier and help you build lasting wealth faster.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:How to leverage community and capital raising to scale your real estate investments beyond your own fundsThe differences between active and passive real estate investing, and how to balance both for long-term successWhy diversification into alternative investments and uncorrelated assets is crucial for protecting your wealthREADY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
May 18, 2025 • 35min
What the Ultra-Wealthy Know About Investing That You Don’t (Yet)
What do the ultra wealthy know about investing that most doctors and high-income earners don’t?Are you stuck with 90-95% of your portfolio in stocks and bonds, feeling vulnerable when the market dips?That’s the common trap many fall into—missing out on alternative investments that protect and grow wealth differently.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why ultra high net worth individuals diversify heavily into alternative assets like real estate, private credit, and collectiblesHow true diversification with uncorrelated assets can protect your wealth in volatile marketsThe advantages of cash flow, control, and tax benefits that real estate investing offers over traditional stock market investingREADY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
May 4, 2025 • 25min
Mastering the Sale: The Other Half of Real Estate Investing Most People Ignore
How do you sell an investment property for maximum profit?Are you focusing solely on buying properties and neglecting the importance of selling them strategically?The truth is, most investors overlook the selling side, missing out on opportunities to maximize their returns. Understanding seller psychology can be the key to negotiating better deals.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How selling investment properties can make you a better buyer.Why mastering the seller’s mindset boosts your negotiation skills.Tactics to maximize your sales price without compromising on speed.🔗 Resources Mentioned:https://semiretiredmd.com/real-estate-year-in-review-2021-part-1-properties-we-sold/https://semiretiredmd.com/year-in-review-2021-part-2-refinances-and-purchases/https://semiretiredmd.com/our-real-estate-investment-portfolio-review-2022/https://semiretiredmd.com/buy-and-hold-real-estate-investing-strategy/READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Apr 20, 2025 • 20min
The Ultimate Framework for Deciding When to Sell Your Rental Property
What if you could sell your rental property for a profit, but how do you decide when it’s time?Many doctors find themselves unsure of when to sell their properties or which ones to sell.Are you holding onto underperforming properties because you don't know if it's the right time to let go?It’s a common mistake to stay attached to properties that aren’t performing as well as others.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:How to evaluate your property’s performance using a cash-on-cash return framework.The importance of assessing both forced and market appreciation before making a decision.The role of your time and energy in managing properties and how to evaluate when it's too much.READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Apr 6, 2025 • 32min
The Business of Breaking In: What I’ve Learned as a Physician Entrepreneur
Are you struggling to navigate the world of entrepreneurship, especially as a woman or a doctor breaking into new territory?You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of how to fit in or how to tackle the challenges of starting and growing a business. It’s easy to feel out of place or doubt your path.But what if you could shift your mindset and embrace the discomfort as a pathway to growth? What if you could learn the key lessons that help entrepreneurs thrive, especially those new to business?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How to reframe feeling like the "only one in the room" to embracing your role as a trailblazer.The resourcefulness you need to develop as an entrepreneur, and how to stay focused in a world full of distractions.The value of mentorship and how investing in your mindset can exponentially increase your success.READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Mar 23, 2025 • 29min
5 Mistakes New Real-Estate Investors Make
Want to avoid the most common mistakes new real estate investors make?Many aspiring investors try to do everything on their own, only to discover they’re missing crucial pieces of the puzzle.By not leveraging the right resources or community, they end up wasting time and money on poor decisions. But there’s a better way to accelerate your success.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why trying to go it alone in real estate can slow you down—and how to avoid it.The key mistakes to avoid when building your real estate team, and how to find the right people.How relationships and a strong community can make all the difference in your investment success.READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Feb 23, 2025 • 22min
How to Build Wealth with a Bias to Say “YES”
Are You Unknowingly Holding Yourself Back from Wealth?Many high-income earners and doctors instinctively say "no" to new opportunities—often out of fear, logistics, or financial concerns. But what if that hesitation is the very thing keeping you from building true wealth and freedom?If you’ve ever turned down an opportunity without fully exploring it, you might be unknowingly limiting your own success. The key to unlocking financial growth could be as simple as shifting your mindset to have a bias to say yes.By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover:How a bias to say yes can open unexpected doors to wealth and fulfillmentThe "rocking chair test"—a powerful decision-making tool to avoid future regretsWhy saying “yes” doesn’t mean being reckless—it means asking the right questionsREADY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Feb 9, 2025 • 32min
It All Starts with Belief: Breaking Through to Achieve the Impossible
What if the only thing standing between you and achieving the impossible is your belief system?Many doctors and high-income professionals dream of financial freedom and creating a life on their terms, but limiting beliefs hold them back. They tell themselves real estate investing is too risky, or that partnerships never work, or that now just isn’t the right time.In this episode, Leti and Kenji challenge those self-imposed limitations and show you how shifting your mindset can be the key to unlocking your potential.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How every major success story begins with a belief in what’s possible.Why identifying and replacing limiting beliefs is the key to transforming your financial future.The power of surrounding yourself with the right people who challenge and support your growth.READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move. RESOURCES + LINKSWork w/ SRMD: HEREJoin our FREE Facebook Groups: HEREFOLLOW + CONNECTConnect with SRMD: Website | Instagram | FacebookLiked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @semiretiredmdLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
