Demographer Ken Gronbach returns to break down how immigration, aging, and depopulation are reshaping the U.S. economy and housing market. From Latino immigration to the AI workforce shift, we explore what today’s demographic trends mean for investors—backed by data.

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Real estate investor Jessie Lang went from renting out rooms in her Austin condo to owning 75 rental doors in Columbus, Ohio—all thanks to the BRRRR strategy.

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke talks with Jessie about how she scaled her portfolio, reached financial independence, and now manages her rental business in just 4–6 hours a week. You’ll also hear how real estate funded a year of travel around the world—and why Jessie believes the BRRRR method still works today.

If you're looking for inspiration, actionable investing tips, and a real-life path to financial freedom, this episode is for you.

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Bryan Caluwe shares how he turned an inherited stock portfolio into a diversified real estate strategy that now funds his retirement. He explains why he invests no more than 5% of his net worth in any deal, what syndications he’s currently in, and how passive income has supported him through chronic illness.

Now in his 70s and living by the beach, Bryan also shares his plan to donate his estate to fund free hospitals in India—driven by a mindset of gratitude, mindfulness, and purpose.

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Multifamily expert Ashley Wilson joins us to break down how she’s navigating the challenges and opportunities in today’s unpredictable real estate market—from distressed assets and multifamily deals and debt to where she still sees upside for savvy investors.

In this episode, Ashley shares how she got started in real estate back in 2009, how she chose her early investments, and the strategy that helped her scale into large multifamily projects across 1,500+ units. We also dive into how she looks at deals in 2025, the biggest mistakes she sees investors make, and what’s changed the most about the multifamily landscape in the past year.

Whether you're just getting started or looking for your next move in a shifting market, this conversation is packed with practical insight from one of the industry’s most respected voices.

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Real estate investing comes with legal risks—but today’s guest knows exactly how to avoid them. In this episode, we’re joined by Flavia Berys, a dual-licensed real estate attorney and broker, law professor, and investor, who’s worked on everything from single-family homes to Fortune 500 commercial deals.

We’ll break down:

• The must-know parts of any real estate contract

• Common legal mistakes that cost investors time and money

• How to navigate zoning laws before you buy

• The right way to structure partnerships and protect your assets

Flavia shares real-world examples and clear legal strategies that every investor should hear—whether you’re buying your first rental or scaling a development portfolio.

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On this episode of The Real Wealth Show, CPA and real estate investor Sean Graham joins us to break down three major tax topics that every investor needs to understand right now. We start with the Big Beautiful Bill and its potential impact on real estate investing, then dive into the powerful strategies of cost segregation and bonus depreciation. Sean explains how these tools can dramatically reduce your tax burden, when they make sense to use, and what investors need to know about the coming tax changes. Whether you own a few rentals or a large portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you keep more of your investment income.

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In this episode, Brandon Rickman shares his real estate journey—from scaling up to flipping 100 properties a year to shifting his focus toward long-term wealth through buy-and-hold investing. Brandon breaks down the lessons he learned along the way, including how he navigated different market cycles and why, looking back, he wishes he had kept every single property. If you're wondering when to flip, when to hold, and how to build lasting wealth in today’s shifting real estate market, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

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This show originally aired in November of 2024.

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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