
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Smart real estate investing will give you the time and the money to live life on your own terms! We call that real wealth. Host Kathy Fettke is Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, author of the best selling “Retire Rich with Rentals" and the host of companion podcast, Real Estate News for Investors.
Kathy Fettke launched this podcast in 2003 to share her own secrets and those of top experts in the real estate investing field. She along with guests like Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Doug Duncan, John Burns, Bruce Norris & other rising real estate stars offer insights on the creation of passive income through real estate, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Learn how to build a portfolio outside the stock market with buy-and-hold strategies, single-family rentals, multi-family properties, syndicated deals, self-directed IRAs and 401ks, the highly-revered 1031 exchange, private money lending, creative financing, and much more in this podcast! Whether you're on the go, listening in your ca...
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Dec 24, 2024 • 13min
Real Estate, Passive Income, and Family: A Real Wealth Christmas Eve Special
Merry Christmas Eve and welcome to a special holiday edition of the Real Wealth Show! In today’s episode, Rich and Krista Fettke take over the mic to reflect on what Real Wealth truly means during the holidays.
As we gather with family and friends, it’s the perfect time to consider how building passive income and investing in real estate can give us the ultimate gift: freedom. Rich and Krista share heartfelt stories about how real estate investing has shaped their holiday traditions, strengthened their family bond, and allowed them to focus on what matters most.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 30min
2025 Financial Planning for Real Estate Investors with Kyle Mast
As 2024 comes to a close, real estate investors everywhere are asking: How can I plan strategically for 2025 to optimize my portfolio and build lasting wealth? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke sits down with Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and seasoned real estate investor Kyle Mast to tackle this critical question.
Together, they explore the importance of financial planning for real estate investors, when and why you might need a CFP, and key strategies for tax efficiency, portfolio diversification, and long-term wealth building. Learn how Kyle reached financial freedom by age 37 and how he continues to thrive with a balanced investment approach.
Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the year ahead and gain exclusive advice on building real wealth through strategic real estate investing
(00:00) Financial Planning for Real Estate Investors in 2025
(01:28) Kyle Mast Origin Story
(05:30) Kyle's First Property
(07:33) Real Estate and Portfolio Diversification
(13:11) When do I need a CFP?
(20:12) Financial Planning Services
(24:00) 2024 Savings?
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Dec 17, 2024 • 26min
2024’s Hottest Real Estate Markets: Where Investors Are Winning Big
In this episode, we uncover the hottest real estate markets of 2024 and dive into the types of investment properties that delivered big results for investors at Real Wealth. Join us as we talk with Leah Collich, Director of Real Estate at Real Wealth, who connects with hundreds of investors every month. Leah shares insider insights on why cities like Dallas, San Antonio, and Cleveland became investor favorites and what types of properties—turnkey rentals, new construction, or value-add opportunities—worked best for different types of investors.
We also look ahead to 2025: What markets are poised to thrive? What trends should investors watch? Will interest rates finally come down? Plus, don’t miss Leah’s predictions and tips for thriving in the evolving real estate landscape.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 25min
Boost Rental Income: How Midterm Rentals Can Maximize Your Property Earnings
Do you want to increase your rental income, but are unsure how? Maybe your city limits short term rentals, and you are looking for an alternative. In this episode, we dive into the lucrative world of midterm rentals with Furnish Finder's CEO, Jeff Hurst. We explore how they can help you boost your rental income with 30 day stays. We explore who uses midterm rentals, how they differ from short term rentals, and why they are an asset to a neighborhood.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 14min
Ask Kathy: How to Buy Your First Rental Property, HELOCs vs. Refinancing, & Knowing When to Stop Scaling
In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke answers your top listener questions on real estate investing. Kathy breaks down actionable strategies for both beginners and seasoned investors. Tune in for insights on acquiring your first property, house hacking, seller financing, and knowing when your portfolio is "enough."
Today we're covering:
-How to get started in real estate investing with little to no capital,
-Using home equity (HELOC vs. refinancing) to buy a property, and
-Knowing when to stop scaling your portfolio and how to find balance
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Dec 5, 2024 • 20min
How to Protect Your Property from Squatting and Title Fraud w/ George McCleary
In this episode of the Real Wealth Show, George McCleary discusses the rising issue of squatting and the tactics used by squatters to occupy properties. He shares his journey from being a real estate professional to becoming an expert on squatter defense. The discussion covers various methods of eviction, proactive measures to prevent squatting, and the alarming rise of deed fraud. George also shares some outrageous squatter stories and emphasizes the importance of protecting real estate investments.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 26min
How Population Trends Impact Your Investments with Ken Gronbach
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of population growth and demographics, and explore their impact on the real estate market. Understanding demographic trends is key to predicting market shifts, business strategies, and societal changes — and who better to break it down than Ken Gronbach, an internationally renowned demographer with over 25 years of experience in analyzing population data.
Ken is the best-selling author of The Age Curve: How To Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm and his latest book, Upside: Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead, published in April 2017. Today, Ken shares his insights on why certain regions of the country are facing decline due to adverse demographic trends, while others are poised for substantial growth.
If you're looking to understand how demographic shifts can influence real estate investment, business decisions, and market opportunities, you won’t want to miss this conversation with one of the industry's leading experts.
Tune in now and get ready to learn how population trends could be your next big opportunity in real estate.
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Topics Discussed:
(00:00) Intro
(01:42) How Demographers Look at Generations
(04:52) Demographic Shifts Post Covid
(08:10) Populations and Migration
(11:27) America's Economy and Labor
(17:01) Generations and Birthrates
(18:44) Housing Update
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Nov 21, 2024 • 26min
Kristine Carlson on ’Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’: Practical Tips for Reducing Stress and Finding Peace
Post-Election Stress? Kristine Carlson on Finding Peace and Reducing Stress with Practical Tips from 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' After a tense election cycle, many Americans are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, we welcome Kristine Carlson, author and expert in stress management and mindfulness. Kristine is the widow of Richard Carlson, who wrote the best-selling book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" — a timeless guide to reducing stress and living with more ease. Join us as Kristine shares practical stress reduction techniques, how to find peace during challenging times, and the powerful message behind "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" that can help you let go of the little things and focus on what truly matters. In this episode, you'll learn:
Simple stress relief tips that you can apply immediately.
How to find calm and balance in difficult seasons of life.
The importance of not letting the small stuff derail your happiness and peace of mind.
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Nov 16, 2024 • 30min
What Am I Missing by Not Flipping?
I have a confession to make, I have never personally flipped a home. And to be clear, what I mean by that is that I have never bought a property just to renovate it and put it back on the market. I have built homes to sell them retail - and I have renovated and also built homes to put on the rental market. So what am I missing by not flipping?
In this episode you’ll hear from James Dainard who has flipped over 3,500 properties since 2005. He's also held some of those properties as rentals, as he currently owns over 1,000 rental doors in the Pacific Northwest. James is a Managing Partner at the Heaton Dainard Real Estate brokerage and is featured on BiggerPockets as a co-host for their On the Market podcast. He also has a new book called “House Flipping Framework” which can teach you more about his house flipping strategy.
Another book you should have on your audio shelf is our new audiobook: “Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business.” My husband Rich and I co-wrote the book based on our 20 years of experience growing our company RealWealth.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 26min
How to Go Beyond the 10-Loan Limit
If you’ve already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. But many investors find out it’s not that tricky, and quickly scale up once they’ve completed their first deal. It can become addicting to feel the success of multiple deals that help you create financial independence.
We’re reposting an amazing and inspiring interview from someone who has done just that! Elaine Stageberg met her Fannie/Freddie 10-loan limit but figured out how to get financing for many more properties. She now owns more than 200 single-family rentals with her husband Nick, and other properties as joint ventures or within privately equity funds. Find out how she did it in this interview!
And when you’re done hearing about Elaine's success, check out our new audio book “Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business.” We share several success stories, including Elaine's, that can help you grow your own business. My husband Rich and I co-authored the book based on our more than 20 years of experience building our real estate investing company RealWealth.
Elaine is a psychiatrist, a mother of four, and the owner of a private equity firm. She reached financial freedom at age 30, and currently manages a portfolio of over one-thousand doors worth more than $300 million. She lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her husband and four young children.
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