
Doctors Building Wealth
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 6, 2023 • 28min
Building and Acquiring Businesses with Dr. Nirav Shah
In this engaging episode, we're joined by Nirav Shah, a highly accomplished physician-entrepreneur. Nirav shares his unique journey from stroke neurologist to the founder of a pioneering remote patient monitoring tech company. Emphasizing the pivotal role of relationships, he credits his successful career transition to both his extensive medical training and an expansive network of technologists. His endeavor, which transformed ICU-level care through wearable devices, initially sprouted from a research project and flourished due to deep, iterative engagement with patients. The path was strewn with challenges including raising capital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even during the most trying times the camaraderie and mutual conviction among his team were paramount. If you're interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey be sure to listen in and learn from Nirav's insights. __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.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!

Jul 23, 2023 • 22min
Going International: Buying an Italian Villa
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast! Join Leti and Kenji as they share their journey from Lake Como in Italy, where they discuss the topic of going international and buying an Italian villa. Their goal has always been to create a life where they could own an Italian villa to use as a gathering place for friends and family, and this dream is now becoming a reality. They explore the various reasons why some investors choose to buy rental properties in foreign countries, such as obtaining a golden visa for citizenship or residency, leveraging geographic arbitrage in affordable markets, benefiting from currency arbitrage, and diversifying their real estate portfolios across different countries. Leti shares her experience of overcoming initial challenges in securing a loan for the Italian property and explains a unique syndication structure they devised to bring their dream closer to reality. This innovative structure allows passive investors to invest in the property and receive a return or stay in the villa for a certain period each year, while Leti and Kenji still have ample time to rent out the property as a short-term rental and make it a profitable venture. They also highlight the potential tax benefits, such as accelerated depreciation, for foreign properties. The episode concludes with an inspiring message for real estate investors to explore various possibilities in international property investments and make their dreams of owning properties in different countries a reality. Tune in to discover how you can embrace international real estate investments and create a life of travel and multiple rental properties around the world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Leti and Kenji's experience and be inspired to take your real estate investment journey to the next level! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are 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!

Jul 9, 2023 • 35min
How I Started flipMD and Sold it in Less Than Two Years with Dr. Gregory Hanson
In this week's podcast, we interview Dr. Gregory Hanson. He is a radiologist by training who founded flipMD, a physician-focused freelancing platform. What is truly remarkable about his story is that he started this company with his wife during residency and sold it to GoodRx in a little less than two years! Not only that, he did this with very little venture funding and he also managed the entire M&A (mergers and acquisitions) process himself without a broker. In this episode, we also delve briefly into his real estate journey. Like so many others in our community, he invested in short-term rentals, not only for the cashflow but also for the tax advantages. __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.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 25, 2023 • 50min
A whole new way to think about money with Dr. Latifat Akintade
__________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog 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 11, 2023 • 32min
Planning for Success
Would you consider yourself a planner? Many, like Kenji, don't see themselves as planners. In fact, research has shown that people with Kenji's personality type actually struggle with planning. The reason is, his personality is a go, go, go-type personality. He's constantly getting sh*t done, so stopping to plan feels like waste of time. However, over the last 3-6 months, this has all changed. Now, instead of labeling himself "I'm not a planner," he now loves to plan and can't imagine beginning his day without a plan. Why the dramatic shift? He reached a threshold. A threshold is the point at which you get fed up with your current situation and you decide to make a change. So how did he make the shift? First thing is, he changed his identity. See, if you label yourself "I'm not a planner," then you will do whatever it takes to maintain that identity. Once you change your identity to "I'm a planner," things start to change. All of a sudden, you no longer fiercely hold onto the old identity. Second, he made time for it each day. It is actually built into his daily schedule. Third, he started to see positive results from planning, which created a positive reinforcement loop. See, when you plan effectively, you get better results. This is one of the keys to planning. It's not about getting more sh*t done. It's about focusing on the things you value the most. For example, you might value having your kids see you as a fun and loving dad. If that's the outcome you're seeking, then you have to plan time to create those fun and loving moments with your kids. This gives each to-do on your list more meaning. It's not something you check off. Instead, each to-do is important and meaningful to you, so when you accomplish it, you are achieving the results you're seeking. Now this episode isn't just about Kenji's dramatic shift, Leti also made significant changes to how she plans. She now organizes her planning around the different roles she plays in life for example: mother, wife, CEO, and community. So if you want better results in your life, consider planning for success! Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part 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!

May 28, 2023 • 44min
Why You Need to Join a Mastermind, ft. Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Bonnie Koo
If you're an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one, you've probably heard about the value of Masterminds. But what is a Mastermind? And what exactly are the benefits? In this episode, we are joined by the other members of our Mastermind (Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Bonnie Koo) to share how ours began and how it's had a profound impact not only on our respective businesses but other aspects of our lives as well. Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.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!

May 14, 2023 • 26min
Stop Saying You Don’t Have Enough Time to Invest in Real Estate
Have you ever heard yourself say, "I just don't have enough time to do [fill in the blank]. This is one of the most common excuses we hear from prospective students of our Zero to Freedom and Accelerating Wealth courses. They say, for example, "it's not a good time, maybe in 6 months." We understand that life happens and some people legitimately have more important things going on in their lives that they have to prioritize. But our guess is that it's the minority. Most people thinking about getting into real estate investing, DO have the time. Where does this come from? Oftentimes, it's rooted in fear. It's an excuse that they make up in their minds to help them cope with the fact that they aren't taking action. The reality is, they just aren't making it a priority. Ultimately, we all have the time to handle whatever we make a priority. If a loved one fell ill, you'd find the time to take care of them because their well-being is a priority to you. So, is becoming financially independent a priority for you? Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is requirREADY 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 30, 2023 • 30min
The dos and don'ts for physician entrepreneurs with Dr. Sharon McLaughlin
Sharon McLaughlin, from Female Physician Entrepreneurs, shares how she turned shiny object syndrome into a formula for success. She also says that people underestimate the power of connections and strategically terminating relationships can help lead to success. Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.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 16, 2023 • 16min
You Won’t Get Rich Unless You Change This One Thing
If you gave $1MM to a poor person with no skill at managing money, and did the same with a self-made millionaire, what would happen? We explore that very question in this week's episode. Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.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 2, 2023 • 18min
Why You Need a Daily Routine
One of the most common laments we hear is "I just don't have enough time for this stuff." This week, we talk about how putting on our own oxygen masks first (figuratively speaking) has made us each more productive. That has had the effect of giving us each more time in our day. Check it out and see if adopting something similar can add time to your day as well. Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you loved this episode! __________________________________________________________ Looking to learn more? Check out some of our most popular content: Join the waitlist for our flagship course, Zero to Freedom Take our quiz and see if real estate is right for you Learn from more great content on our blog Be part of the conversation - follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our doctors or professionals group! Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.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!