
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

May 8, 2022 • 26min
Proximity is Power
In this episode we discuss how proximity is power. This is one of the most powerful concepts we have learned from the Tony Robbins community. We see it play out in so many different ways in our lives. If you are going to elevate your game, find your partner even, proximity is the key. Who do you spend the most time with? Who do you spend the most time sharing ideas with? Ask yourself, are they lifting you up? Are they setting a new standard while also motivating and challenging you to be a better version of yourself? 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there's more...If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! For more DBW, Semi-Retired MD, and content from Leti & Kenji, follow us on your favorite platform. Semiretiredmd.com Leti IG Kenji IG SRMD FB SRMD IG Youtube Follow these links to listen or listen on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher! Don't forget to share with a friend and leave us a review on the iTunes app if you enjoyed it! Be part of the conversation! Follow our general Semi-Retired MD Facebook page and then join our physicians or professionals group!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 24, 2022 • 43min
Investing in Post Offices with Dr. George Chaucer
We are joined for this episode by Dr. George Chaucer. Who has a very diverse background, including being a former touring musician. Which he did during Med School! He is currently a full time Anesthesiologist and a Dad of two young girls. Real Estate was instilled in George from a young age. His Dad was involved in real estate investing. He grew up watching his Dad devote time to his apartment complex every weekend. George started his real estate journey himself, when he partnered with his neighbor. Who was an experienced real estate investor. Since then, he has developed an expertise in owning buildings that occupy U.S. Post Offices. Meaning his tenant is the U.S Government. George takes us through the upsides and downsides of this unique investment niche. You can find George on his Podcast Rockstar MD: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56XB1L Or on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.chaucer/ 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 Podcast 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 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 10, 2022 • 36min
Winning and Learning with Joel and Winnie Napenas
Joel and Winnie Napenas began their real estate investing journey in 2020 after coming across the SRMD blog and deciding to take our ZTF course. While they both had their dream jobs, they realized they were not enough to get them to where they wanted to be financially. They decided to take action to further educate themselves as real estate investors. They started putting offers in while they were doing the ZTF course! Joel and Winnie began their journey with a portfolio of small multifamily properties in the Tampa Bay area. Based out of North Carolina, they are prime examples of successfully investing out of state. Winnie was also able to achieve REPS status along the way, which sheltered their income. Focusing on their why and viewing any bumps in the road as learning opportunities has been a key to their success. They have had an amazing journey so far and look forward to further building their real estate portfolio to include syndications and short-term rentals. They are founders and managing partners of 5DH Partners. A real estate investing firm educating and helping dentists and professionals build cash flow and wealth through investing in real estate. See their links below. Website: www.5dhpartners.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/5DHPartners 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there's more...If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! __________________________________________________________ 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’,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 20, 2022 • 33min
Should I Start with a Vacation Rental or a Long-Term Rental?
We often get the question from our students, “Should I start with a vacation rental or a long-term rental, when I’m just starting out investing?” In today’s episode we go in dept with the pros and cons of investing in both, to answer that question. We also give our perspective at the end, so stick around! 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there’s more…If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! __________________________________________________________ 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!

Mar 6, 2022 • 27min
Top mistakes vacation rental owners make
Want insight on how to avoid top mistakes vacation rental owners make? In this week's episode we discuss the top details your guests care about while staying in your short-term rentals. This will help you to focus on what's important to keep your stellar listings! 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there's more...If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! __________________________________________________________ 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!

Feb 9, 2022 • 26min
Why We're Moving to Puerto Rico
Leti and I are moving to Puerto Rico! If you've been following us, you know that we recently became digital nomads (link to the episode). So you might be wondering, why the sudden change? In reality, it's not as big of a change as it seems. We'll still be traveling, A LOT, but now we'll have a home base that gives us tremendous tax advantages as well as an amazing entrepreneurial community. Who knows, by the end of the episode, we might have you convinced to pack up your belongings and join us! ______________ 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there's more...If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! __________________________________________________________ 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!

Jan 26, 2022 • 34min
Our Top 5 Real Estate Moves in 2021
In our inaugural episode of Doctors Building Wealth, we reflect on 2021 and discuss our top 5 real estate moves. One of the biggest moves isn't really a real estate move at all, but it will probably have the biggest impact on our real estate portfolio. 2021 was a huge growth year for us. We more than doubled our portfolio to >150 units. We also deepened our expertise in tenants and common co-ownership deals as well as syndications. This episode is packed with teaching so be sure to tune in! ______________ 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there's more...If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! For more DBW, Semi-Retired MD, and content from Leti & Kenji, follow us on your favorite platform. Semiretiredmd.com Leti IG Kenji IG SRMD FB SRMD IG Youtube __________________________________________________________ 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 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!

Jan 26, 2022 • 5min
Introducing Our New Podcast Name! Doctors Building Wealth
Surprise! We're changing our name! In this episode, we explain the reasons why we changed name and why we're really excited about the new name! If you're a loyal listener of Rich Doc Poor Doc, you can expect the same great content from Leti and Kenji but with a greater emphasis on the different ways doctors can build wealth! 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 Podcast if you loved this episode! Wait there's more...If you enjoy the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, check out our FREE real estate training, Ignite Your Journey. Get exclusive, actionable advice and resources about creating financial freedom through cashflowing rentals! For more DBW, Semi-Retired MD, and content from Leti & Kenji, follow us on your favorite platform. Semiretiredmd.com Leti IG Kenji IG SRMD FB SRMD IG Youtube __________________________________________________________ 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!

Dec 29, 2021 • 34min
From Undocumented Immigrant to Building a Rental Empire with Dr. Shehzad Batliwala
How often do you feel grateful for the little blue book, also known as a U.S. Passport? For Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, that little blue book is his superpower and something he feels grateful for every day. To him, there's nothing he can't do or out of reach for him now that he is a U.S. citizen. Follow Shehzad's journey from undocumented immigrant to starting a cell phone repair business with his father to finally getting his U.S. citizenship in 2015 and all of the doors that have been opened, in large part because of the mindset of believing he can achieve anything. It's a truly inspiring journey and with many lessons for all of us along the way! __________________________________________________________ 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!

Dec 15, 2021 • 40min
How Dr. Sendhil Krishnan is Crushing it with Residential Assisted Living
Do you know what spells opportunity? How about a business serving the housing needs of an aging baby boomer population? So what is this opportunity? It's called residential assisted living and the subject of this week's podcast. We interview Dr. Sendhil Krishnan who is crushing it with residential assisted living (RAL) facilities. He currently owns 7 of these facilities in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and plans for massive expansion. What's really exciting about what he's doing it is that it not only is extremely profitable, it also serves an incredible mission: serving the needs of our elderly population. On top of that, as a physician, he is able to differentiate himself from other RAL facilities and really pioneering the care provided at these facilities from preventing hospitalizations to improved health monitoring. This is such an exciting opportunity, Leti and I are looking into getting into the RAL space ourselves! Stay tuned! Follow Dr. Sendhil Krishnan to learn more and connect below! website: mdseniorliving.com email: sendhilk@mdseniorliving.com __________________________________________________________ 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 shoulREADY 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!