You Have More Time Than You Think

"I don't have time."

It's the number one objection we hear from doctors considering real estate investing. And honestly? It's a question we asked ourselves back in 2015 when we were both working 80+ hours a week as hospitalists, Kenji had a startup, and I was picking up OB shifts on the side.

So we get it. Your schedule is packed. Your responsibilities are real. And the idea of adding something else to your plate feels impossible.

But here's what we've learned after building a portfolio of over 175 doors: real estate doesn't work like medicine. The rules are completely different. And once you understand that, everything changes.

In this episode, we break down exactly why "I don't have time" is actually a limiting belief, and how doctors with schedules just as demanding as yours are building portfolios that generate consistent cashflow without sacrificing their sanity.

By the time you finish listening, you'll discover:
Why real estate is fundamentally different from trading time for money (and how that changes everything)

The "episodic work" concept that explains why your tenth property takes less time than your first

How the "who not how" principle lets you leverage teams so you're not doing everything yourself

The costly trap of over-education and how to escape analysis paralysis

Why getting more efficient over time means scaling up can actually reduce your workload

The real cost of inaction and what your life could look like five to ten years from now if you start today

The Bottom Line
You already have the time. What you need is the right system, the right community, and the confidence to take action. Real estate investing isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about building something that eventually takes work off your plate and gives you the freedom to choose how you spend your time.

A little more effort now for decades of freedom later. That's the trade we made. And thousands of doctors in our community have made the same choice.
Ready to stop trading time for money and start building assets that work for you?

Resources + Links
Zero to Freedom: Our flagship course that takes you from knowing nothing to confidently buying your first cashflowing property. Learn more
Free Webinar: See how doctors are using real estate to reduce taxes, create cashflow, and build time freedom. Watch the replay
Join the Community: Connect with 4,000+ doctors who are on the same path HERE


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What if you could learn the most powerful real estate lessons from an entire year of episodes in just 20 minutes?

We're closing out 2025 by revisiting the three most popular episodes of the Doctors Building Wealth Podcast, each one packed with insights that help physicians build wealth, reduce taxes, reclaim their time, and design a life on their terms.

From the costly mistakes new real estate investors make, to the mindset shifts that fuel physician entrepreneurs, to the investment strategies the ultra wealthy use that most doctors never learn: this recap has it all.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• The "trust but verify" approach that protects your investments and saves you from costly mistakes
• Why aiming for average results is a trap, and how to set your sights higher
• The investment strategy that separates the ultra wealthy from everyone else (hint: it's not the stock market)

Whether you're a physician just getting started with real estate investing or ready to scale your portfolio, these lessons will help you build real momentum heading into 2026.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Why do so many doctors—who’ve achieved one of the most difficult professional goals—struggle to set personal goals beyond medicine?

Most physicians are conditioned to follow a clearly laid-out path: college, med school, residency, attendingship. But once they reach the end of that predefined road, many feel stuck, directionless, or burned out.

In this episode, Leti and Kenji unpack the hidden reasons why goal setting is so challenging for doctors—and how to break free from the “do more, achieve more” trap to start intentionally designing a life you actually love.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The top 3 reasons doctors struggle with setting meaningful goals outside of medicine
• A simple, powerful mindset shift that will help you think more clearly and creatively about what you really want
• How to stop mistaking busyness for progress—and start setting intentional, life-changing goals across every area of your life

Whether you're trying to build wealth, improve your health, or reconnect with what truly matters—this episode will help you rewire your approach to goal setting and create real momentum.

Tune in now and start taking control of your future.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Work w/ SRMD: HERE
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