Doctors Building Wealth

How to Work with Your Spouse When Investing in Real Estate

Sun, 10 May 2026 02:00:00 -0500

Should You Really Invest in Real Estate With Your Spouse?

You and your partner have been thinking about real estate. Maybe you've been dreaming about financial freedom for years. Maybe you've been watching other doctors build portfolios and wondering if it could work for you too.

But one question keeps stopping you: do we do this together, or do I do it on my own?

It's one of the most loaded decisions a physician couple can make. Most advice online skips right past the real complexity, treating "invest with your spouse" as an all-or-nothing choice. It isn't.

We've been investing together since 2015, and over the last decade, we've seen the full range. Couples who thrive building portfolios side by side. Couples who divide and conquer with one passive and one active. Couples where one partner carries the whole thing on their own and still reaches financial freedom.

In this episode, we walk through the honest upsides and downsides of investing with your spouse, the three structural models you can choose from, and the communication strategies that have helped us work through every disagreement we've hit along the way.

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

The three distinct ways spouses can be involved in a real estate portfolio, and how to pick the one that fits your relationship right now
Why decision paralysis is one of the hidden downsides of investing with a partner, and what to do about it
Why the disagreement you're most afraid of having with your partner might actually be the best thing for your portfolio
A simple metaphor-based communication tool we pull out when a conversation starts to heat up (it's one of our favorites and we use it all the time)
Why a real estate portfolio can actually deepen your marriage instead of straining it, and the structural move we made three years in that changed everything
The honest truth about doing this on your own when your partner isn't interested, and why "my spouse isn't on board" isn't the reason you think it is

Whether you're dreaming of building something together or planning to go after this on your own, this episode will help you figure out what structure actually works for your relationship and your goals.

Listen now and find out how to invest with (or without) your spouse and still reach financial freedom.

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

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What Does a Semi-Retired Life Look Like?

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0500

What If You Didn't Have to Wait Until 65 to Start Living?

You're building wealth. You're making progress. But have you actually designed the life that wealth is for?

Most physicians haven't. The default plan is to grind for 20 or 30 more years, retire, and then finally start doing the things you've been dreaming about. But what if that plan has a flaw you can't see until you get there?

We found out the hard way. And what we discovered completely changed how we think about work, freedom, and what it means to be semi-retired.

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what the semi-retired life actually looks like, live from Japan, where we're spending three months with our four kids through a slow travel program. This isn't theory. This is the real thing: the daily schedule, the cultural moments, the logistics, the hard parts, and why we keep doing it.

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

What happened five months into our year of full-time travel that changed how we think about retirement forever
The day-to-day moments in Japan that no vacation could ever give you, and what our kids are learning from them
Why traveling with kids as part of a community is a completely different experience than doing it on your own
The real logistics: packing for months, managing your home while you're away, negotiating with your kids' school, and handling time zone challenges
How we run our businesses and real estate portfolio remotely, and what our typical day looks like from the other side of the world
Creative ways full-time doctors in our community are finding ways to take month-long trips, even with clinical schedules

The life you're building wealth for is available to you right now, in smaller doses, if you're willing to get creative and ask for what you want. Listen now and start making it happen.

Boundless Life (use Leti & Kenji as referral for a discount): HERE

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

Why You Should Always 1031 Exchange (And How to Do It Right)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0500

What If Selling Your Rental the "Normal" Way Is Costing You a Fortune?

You bought a rental property years ago. It's appreciated, you've paid down the loan, and now you're thinking it might be time to sell. Maybe you want to upgrade to something bigger. Maybe the property isn't performing the way it used to. Either way, the plan feels simple: list it, sell it, pay the taxes, move on.

We get it. That's the path most people take, and it feels responsible.

But here's what we've learned after years of building our portfolio: every time you sell a property and pay taxes, you're not just losing money today. You're losing decades of compounding. And the gap between selling the "normal" way and using a 1031 exchange isn't small. It's life-changing.

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about 1031 exchanges, including the rules, the timelines, the mistakes most investors make, and the exact strategies we use in our own portfolio to make sure every exchange goes smoothly. We also share why we're almost always 1031 exchanging and why we think you should be too.

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

The shocking difference in long-term wealth between selling with a 1031 and selling without one (this number alone is worth the listen)
Why anyone can use this strategy, no special tax status required
How 1031 exchanges can become one of the most powerful ways to pass wealth to your children, completely tax-free
The difference between a "lazy 1031" and the real thing, and why we never settle for the lazy version
The two deadlines you absolutely cannot miss, even by hours
Why most investors make the same critical mistake when they sell first and shop second, and the simple fix that protects you from it
Creative ways we've extended our timelines, including a lease-back trick that bought us months of breathing room
What to look for in a 1031 exchange intermediary so your money is safe and your deadlines are protected
How some investors in our community are using tenants in common structures to scale into much bigger deals together

This isn't about being overly aggressive with your taxes. It's about understanding one of the most powerful tools the tax code gives real estate investors and learning how to use it the right way. Once you see what's possible, you'll never look at selling a property the same way again.

Listen now and start planning your next move with the full picture in mind.

RESOURCES WE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Our 1031 Exchange Company Partners: [HERE]
1031 Exchange Blog Article: [HERE]

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

Ep 175: Can Mid-Term Rentals Really Get You 20% Cash-on-Cash Returns?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0500

What If You Could Get Short-Term Rental Cash Flow Without All the Work?

Mid-term rentals have quietly become one of the most popular strategies in our community, and it's easy to see why. You take a property that would work as a regular long-term rental, furnish it, and rent it to tenants staying 30 to 90 days. The result? Significantly higher cash flow with a fraction of the turnover and management that comes with short-term rentals.

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to get started with mid-term rentals, from running your first cash-on-cash calculation to finding the right tenants, navigating taxes, and managing the property.

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

Why mid-term rentals can generate 20%+ cash-on-cash returns on properties that would otherwise be standard long-term rentals
How to use the long-term rental cash-on-cash calculator for mid-term rentals (and the additional expenses you can't afford to miss)
Which property types and locations work best, and why proximity to hospitals, corporate offices, and good school districts matters so much
The most common tenant types (traveling nurses, corporate workers, medical students, and insurance displacement renters) and how building relationships keeps your units full
How mid-term rentals are taxed as long-term rentals (meaning you need Real Estate Professional Status to offset W-2 income with losses)
What to watch for with city restrictions and how most regulations define short-term vs. mid-term stays
How to fill vacancy gaps between mid-term stays by listing on Airbnb or VRBO as a short-term rental
The flexibility to move between long-term, mid-term, and short-term rental strategies as your goals and market conditions change

Mid-term rentals offer a compelling middle ground: higher returns than long-term rentals, less intensity than short-term rentals, and the safety net of knowing your property works as a traditional rental if you ever want to switch back. The key is starting with properties that make sense as long-term rentals, building the right relationships, and developing the skills to flex across strategies.

Listen now and see if mid-term rentals belong in your portfolio.

RESOURCES WE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Boost Your Cash Flow Course (Mid-Term Rentals): HERE
Accelerating Wealth Course (Short-Term Rentals): HERE
Long-Term Rental Cash-on-Cash Calculator: HERE
Short-Term Rental Cash-on-Cash Calculator: HERE

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

The Hidden Risks of Short-Term Rentals (And Why Most Investors Ignore Them)

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0500

What If the Biggest Risk in Short-Term Rentals Is the One You're Not Thinking About?

Short-term rentals are one of the most popular strategies in our community — and for good reason. The tax benefits through the short-term rental loophole are incredible, the cash-on-cash returns can be 15–20% or higher, and you get the added bonus of a vacation home your family can enjoy.

But here's the thing: we've seen too many investors jump into short-term rentals without understanding the risks that can turn a great investment into a stressful liability. And most of these problems are completely avoidable — if you plan for them upfront.

In this episode, we break down the three most common risks we see short-term rental investors face — low cash flow, changing STR regulations, and overwhelming workload — and give you the exact strategies we use to mitigate each one so your property stays profitable for years to come.

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

How to use a cash-on-cash calculator properly (and the two conservative assumptions we always build in to protect our downside
Why you should never "set it and forget it" with a short-term rental — and how actively managing revenue and expenses drives up your returns over time
The counterintuitive reason you should buy in markets with well-established STR regulations (not markets with zero rules)
How one couple in our community turned a $650K property into a $1.3M exit after a surprise STR ban — because they had a backup plan
Why forcing appreciation is your ultimate safety net, whether or not regulations change
The year-one vs. year-two management strategy that frees up your time while keeping the tax benefits
How automation, delegation, and virtual assistants can dramatically reduce your workload without sacrificing performance

Short-term rentals can be life-changing investments. But only if you go in with your eyes open, a solid cash-on-cash calculation, and a plan to handle what comes your way. Don't learn these lessons the hard way — listen now and invest with confidence.

If you're ready to go deeper, check out our course Accelerating Wealth at semiretiredmd.com/acceleratingwealth, where we teach you how to buy and operate truly profitable short-term rentals. And if you want to start running the numbers yourself, grab our free short-term rental cash-on-cash calculator at semiretiredmd.com.

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

Will Real Estate Investing Make My Life More Stressful?

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0600

What If Real Estate Investing Actually Reduced Your Stress?

You're already juggling a demanding career, a family, and a never-ending list of responsibilities. The last thing you want is to add more stress to your plate.
So when someone suggests real estate investing, your first thought might be: "That sounds like a lot of extra work I don't have the bandwidth for."

We get it. We felt the same way. But here's what we discovered after building a portfolio that replaced our clinical income: real estate didn't add stress to our lives. It removed it.

The real source of stress for most physicians isn't being too busy. It's feeling trapped. Trapped in a toxic work environment you can't leave. Trapped with a single income source that everything depends on. Trapped with no flexibility and no options.

In this episode, we break down why real estate investing can actually decrease your overall stress over time, both through practical strategies that make the work easier and mindset shifts that change your entire experience of the process.

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

Why relying on a single W-2 income is actually one of the most stressful financial positions you can be in, and how a second income source changes everything
How the bulk of the work in real estate happens upfront and gets dramatically easier with each property you buy
The systems, teams, and delegation strategies that can put your portfolio on near-autopilot over time
Why "who not how" is one of the most powerful stress-reducing principles in real estate (and a real example of a physician who made multiple six figures on a deal she barely had to work for)
The mindset shift that turns the discomfort of learning something new from a source of anxiety into a source of excitement
How to catch disempowering stories you're telling yourself and intentionally choose meanings that keep you moving forward

The stress you're feeling right now isn't a reason to avoid real estate. It might actually be the best reason to start. Because on the other side of that initial learning curve is a life with more options, more flexibility, and a whole lot more freedom.

Listen now and start rethinking what's really adding stress to your life.

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

Should I Pay Off Student Loans Before Investing?

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600

What If Paying Off Your Student Loans First Is Actually Costing You?

If you're a physician sitting on $200K+ in student loans, you've probably been told the same thing over and over: pay off the debt first, then start building wealth.
It sounds responsible. It feels safe. And we get it, because we both did it ourselves.
But looking back, we wish someone had challenged that advice. Because what we've learned after reaching financial freedom in just three years of real estate investing is that waiting five to ten years to start can cost you far more than the interest on your loans ever will.

In this episode, we break down the real arguments for why you might consider investing in real estate before your student loans are fully paid off. This isn't about being reckless with debt. It's about being strategic with your time, your money, and the opportunity in front of you right now.

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

Why the five to ten years you spend paying off loans could be your most valuable investing years, and what that delay may actually cost you
How real estate returns can significantly outpace your student loan interest rate when you stack all six ways to earn
Why having only one source of income (your W-2) is actually the riskier position, and how cash-flowing properties change that
The tax strategy that could put six figures back in your pocket each year, giving you the ability to invest and pay down debt simultaneously
How to rethink "good debt" vs. "bad debt" so fear doesn't keep you on the sidelines
The real question you should be asking: not "should I pay off my loans first?" but "how do I start building assets while managing debt responsibly?"

Whether you're a fellow, a new attending, or a physician years into practice still chipping away at your loans, this episode will give you a new way to think about what's really possible when you stop waiting for the "right time" and start building now.

Don't let conventional wisdom cost you your best investing years. Listen now and start making a plan that works for your life.

WANT TO LEARN OUR EXACT STRATEGIES FOR PAYING LESS TAXES? Register for our signature Zero to Freedom program here.

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

Why Retirement Planning Isn't the Same as Planning for Financial Freedom - Interview with Austin Dean

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600

What if you could stop waiting until 65 to enjoy the freedom you're working so hard for?

Most financial advisors hand you a retirement plan and tell you to max out your 401(k), invest in the market, and wait. Wait until you're older. Wait until you have "enough." Wait until you've traded decades of your life for a number on a statement.

But here's the thing: a high net worth on paper doesn't buy you freedom. Cash flow does.

In this episode, we're sitting down again with Austin Dean, founder and CEO of Waystone Advisors, who's been recognized by Forbes, Business Insider, and the American College of Financial Services for his unique approach to wealth building. Austin works with physicians who are tired of the traditional retirement playbook and ready to create financial independence on their own timeline.

By the time you finish listening, you'll discover:
Why having a high net worth statement can still leave you trapped in your job (and what actually creates freedom)
The difference between a retirement mindset and a financial freedom mindset, and why the shift changes everything
How to make your money work harder by creating a "flywheel" that generates cash flow while you sleep
The most common mistakes physicians make with traditional retirement planning (including the FIRE strategy trap)
Alternative investments that can generate 13-18% returns with the right guidance
What to look for in a financial advisor who actually understands the path to financial freedom

Financial independence is closer than you think. It starts with asking better questions and surrounding yourself with people who've walked the path before you. If you're ready to stop waiting and start building cash flow that gives you options, this episode is your starting point.

IS 2026 THE YEAR YOU GET FINANCIALLY FREE?
Register for the Legally Lower Your Taxes Bootcamp HERE

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

How Can I Invest in Real Estate If I Don’t Have Any Time?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

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

Follow + Connect
Website: SemiRetiredMD.com
Instagram: @SemiRetiredMD
YouTube: Doctors Building Wealth
Facebook Group: Semi-Retired MD Community

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

Real Estate Lessons Every Doctor Needs to Hear (Our Top Episodes of 2025)

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

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.

Why Doctors Often Struggle with Goal Setting

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

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.

Why 2026 Is Set Up to Be a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

What if the best window to build real wealth isn’t when everyone feels confident—but when most doctors are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for clarity that never comes?

Many doctors get stuck trading time for money, parking their savings in familiar places, and telling themselves they’ll invest “when things feel safer.” Meanwhile, rising costs, market cycles, and missed opportunities quietly compound, keeping them locked into the rat race longer than they planned.

In this episode, Kenji and Leti break down why 2026 is shaping up to be a rare inflection point for real estate investors—and how doctors who understand the cycles, manage their mindset, and take intentional action can position themselves years ahead of the crowd.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• Why slowing markets, reduced competition, and shifting interest rates often create the best buying opportunities
• How tax strategies like 100% bonus depreciation can accelerate wealth building when used intentionally
• The mindset shift required to act strategically while others wait—and why real wealth is often built in quieter seasons

If you want, I can also adapt this for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or a short newsletter blurb.

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

You’re Not in Control—And That’s a Good Thing with Dr. Jacob Liberman

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Is it possible that your constant drive to do more is actually keeping you stuck?

Many doctors find themselves in a cycle of chasing achievement—checking boxes, hitting milestones, and pushing forward without ever really feeling fulfilled. You’ve been taught that success comes from effort and control. But what if the freedom you're working so hard for requires a completely different approach?

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Liberman—optometrist, visionary, and author of Luminous Life—offers a powerful reframe. He shares why letting go of force and tuning into what’s already calling you might be the key to building a life of true alignment.

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

Why doing more doesn’t always bring you closer to freedom
How to spot the subtle cues that can guide your next move
A mindset shift that helps you stop striving and start aligning with what matters most

This episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, success, and how to create a life on your terms.

Connect with Jacob Liberman:

Dr. Jacob Liberman’s discoveries in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness have been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality from Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton to Eckhart Tolle. His newest book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, reveals how light guides our every step, so we may fulfill our reason for being. For more information, please visit www.jacobliberman.org.

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

Why EB Pros Scale Faster: The Patterns That Lead to Real Estate Success

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Is real estate still just a side project—despite your best intentions to build wealth and reclaim your time?

Many doctors get stuck trying to do it all alone, without the structure or support to make real progress. In this episode, Leti and Kenji share five key patterns they’ve observed among the most successful members of their EB Pro mastermind.

These are the behaviors that consistently lead to faster scaling, bigger portfolios, and lasting confidence as a doctor-investor.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

Why a clear vision—and aligned spouse—accelerates results
How weekly accountability drives consistent action
Why discomfort is a necessary part of growth
How showing up and staying engaged leads to more opportunity

If you're ready to go further, faster, this episode shows you how.

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

Debate: Structured vs. Freeform Content? Which is Better?

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0600

What’s the best way to create content for your audience: with a structured plan or just going off the cuff?

Do you struggle to find the right balance between having a structured plan and letting your creativity flow freely in your content?

Not having enough structure can lead to confusion and a lack of clarity, while over-structuring can stifle creativity and spontaneity. So how do you find the middle ground?

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

The benefits of having structure in your content creation process
How to balance structure and spontaneity to increase audience engagement
Why structure can enhance learning and clarity, especially in educational content

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

Who Ever Said the Goal Is to Be Comfortable?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0600

Ever wondered why the goal shouldn’t be to just be comfortable in life?

A lot of people, especially doctors, are stuck in a cycle of comfort that prevents them from taking the next big step toward financial independence and real freedom.

This comfort zone—while safe—can become a trap. The idea of living comfortably often stops us from embracing challenges that lead to true wealth and freedom. It’s time to break free from the norm.

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

Why being comfortable might actually be holding you back
How discomfort can be the key to building wealth and achieving your dreams
Real-life examples of doctors who stepped out of their comfort zones and found success through real estate investing

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

Unlocking Wealth: The Power of Leverage with Dan Peck and Scott Clirehugh

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0600

Are you still thinking all debt is bad when it comes to real estate investing?

Many doctors shy away from building wealth through real estate because they’ve been taught to fear debt and avoid leverage.

But misunderstanding the difference between good debt and bad debt might be holding you back from unlocking serious financial freedom.

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

Why leverage is one of the most powerful tools in real estate investing—and how smart investors use it to grow fast
The five most important insights about lending for investment properties (that most banks won’t tell you)
How to work with investor-friendly lenders to win more deals, lower your stress, and access the right loan products for your goals

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What Type of Property Should I Buy?

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0600

What kind of rental property should you invest in first—short-term or long-term?

If you're stuck on this question, you're not alone—and the wrong choice could cost you time, money, and tax benefits.

Many high-income professionals dive into real estate without aligning their first property purchase with their financial goals—and end up missing out on key tax savings or getting overwhelmed by property management.

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

The key differences between short-term and long-term rentals, including risk, return, and workload
Why short-term rentals can offer powerful tax advantages—even for full-time physicians
How to align your first investment property with your long-term wealth and lifestyle goals

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How Dr. Alex Schloe Built Financial Freedom Through Assisted Living Real Estate

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0600

What if one real estate investment could unlock your time freedom—while filling a critical healthcare gap?

Too many doctors try to build wealth by working harder or picking the “easiest” investment strategy—only to burn out or break even.

But there’s a powerful, often overlooked niche in real estate that not only offers significant cash flow—it also allows you to serve aging patients with dignity.

In this episode, Dr. Alex Schloe shares how he built a thriving real estate business focused on residential assisted living—all while practicing medicine and prioritizing his family.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover:

How residential assisted living (RAL) can cash flow $10K–$20K per month from a single home
Why this “Silver Tsunami” opportunity is one of the most recession-resistant niches in real estate
Three different ways to invest in assisted living—no matter how much time you have
How Alex balanced full-time active duty, parenting, and entrepreneurship to create long-term freedom

Meet Dr. Alex Schloe

Dr. Alex Schloe is a Christian, husband, father, Air Force veteran, doctor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur.

He is the co-founder of the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind and host of The Physicians and Properties Podcast. Through his own journey from full-time active duty to part-time clinical work and real estate entrepreneurship, Alex has helped others explore assisted living as a path to time and financial freedom.

In this conversation, he shares how he scaled his portfolio of residential assisted living homes, the mindset shifts that helped him stay focused, and why this niche is uniquely positioned to meet a growing need in healthcare.

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Aline & Carlos: How to Build a Successful Real Estate Portfolio with Assisted Living Facilities

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What if you could invest in real estate and make a real difference at the same time? Aline and Carlos Zamora chose assisted living facilities as their path to financial freedom—and impact.

In this episode, they share how they went from full-time doctors to full-time real estate investors. They talk about how they found their first deal, hired the right team, and learned to run a care-based business.

If you're looking for a unique way to grow your portfolio, this episode will show you what's possible.

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

How Aline and Carlos bought and scaled their assisted living facility
What makes assisted living different from other real estate investments
How they built confidence to leave medicine and go all-in on their vision

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Dream Bigger: From Limiting Beliefs to Six Short-Term Rentals with Dr. Lama Noureddine

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What would your life look like if you stopped letting fear make your decisions?

Are your limiting beliefs keeping you stuck in analysis paralysis while your dream life passes you by? You’re not alone—but that hesitation might be the biggest obstacle standing between you and financial freedom.

In this inspiring episode, Lama Nordine—a full-time nephrologist, mom of four, and real estate investor—shares how she pushed past fear and built a portfolio of six short-term rentals… all while managing a busy life and career.

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

What actually holds most doctors back from starting their real estate journey (hint: it’s not money)
How Lama went from sitting on the sidelines to owning six successful short-term rentals in under a year
The simple systems and mindset shifts that helped her self-manage a growing portfolio—while working full-time

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How to Build a High-Cashflow Real Estate Business With Sober Living Homes with Rebecca and Scott Steenbergh

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What if your real estate investments could create financial freedom and transform lives at the same time?

Too often, doctors think they have to choose between profit and purpose. But Rebecca and Scott Steenbergh discovered a strategy that delivers both — and it’s not your typical rental model.

By investing in sober living homes, they’ve created a portfolio that not only cashflows but also supports people in recovery — offering them stability, dignity, and a real shot at a new life.

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

How Rebecca and Scott built cashflow and impact through investing in sober living homes
Why this unique real estate model aligned with their values as physicians
The critical systems and mindset shifts that helped them scale while serving a vulnerable population

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Tax Breaks for 2025 and Beyond: How Real Estate Can Slash Your Tax Bill with Amanda Hann and Matt MacFarland

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you unknowingly giving away more money to taxes than you spend on food, clothing, and housing combined?

Many high-income earners—especially physicians—make this one costly mistake: they accept high taxes as inevitable and never take action to change their situation.

But what if we told you that by learning a few key strategies, you could legally slash your tax bill and keep more of what you earn?

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

Why taxes are your biggest expense—and how to start thinking like the wealthy to change that
Common tax write-offs real estate investors and business owners miss out on
How “strategy stacking” and the 2025 tax law changes could help you unlock massive tax savings

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How the New Tax Law Impacts Real Estate Investors with Nick Aiola

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you unknowingly missing out on powerful tax-saving strategies hidden in the new tax law?

Too many high-income professionals are walking into tax season without a strategy—and it’s costing them tens of thousands.

The 2025 tax law changes are complex, but if you understand how to use them, you can dramatically lower your tax bill and accelerate your path to financial freedom.

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

Why the extension of the 37% top tax bracket and standard deduction changes could impact your bottom line
How Opportunity Zones—especially rural ones—offer unique tax savings for real estate investors
What major tax credits (like for EVs and solar) are disappearing—and how to act before they’re gone

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How Dr. Regina Kim Built Confidence—and Cashflow—Beyond Medicine

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What’s holding you back from taking the first step toward financial freedom through real estate investing?

You might think you're too busy, too late to the game, or that past failures mean you're not cut out for this.

But what if those beliefs are the only things standing between you and the life you actually want?

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

How Regina overcame limiting beliefs—and a skeptical spouse—to take action fast
The unexpected way Zero to Freedom gave her “permission” to invest with confidence
How she turned a small short-term rental in Maine into a powerful tax-saving vehicle

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The 5-Year Rule: How to Safeguard Your Investments in Any Market with J. Scott

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

What kind of real estate investing is smart right now—and what should you avoid at all costs?

If you're still flipping homes or buying properties without a clear exit strategy, you could be putting your financial future at serious risk.

The market is changing. A recession may be coming. And if you're not adjusting your strategy accordingly, you may be caught holding the bag. But the good news? There is a way to continue investing—and even thrive—if you follow a few critical rules.

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

Why experienced investors like J Scott are avoiding transactional real estate
The 5-year time horizon rule—and how it protects you in uncertain markets
Practical tips to structure financing and debt for long-term stability

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How to Know When It’s Time to Change Real Estate Markets

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you stuck wondering if it’s time to move on from your first real estate market? You’re not alone—this is one of the most common questions new investors ask.

Too many investors make the mistake of jumping ship too early... or spreading themselves too thin. Without mastery in one market, you're risking time, money, and missed opportunities.

The good news? There’s a better way—and it starts with getting focused, building relationships, and finding hidden value.

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

Why almost any market can work if you have the right strategy
The 3 critical things to master before you even think about switching markets
How putting in offers—even ones that don’t get accepted—can unlock off-market deals and stronger agent relationships

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From Shifts to CEO: Dr. Takashi Nakamura’s Path to Time and Financial Freedom

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What if you could create geographic and time freedom—without leaving medicine entirely? Many doctors believe the only way out of burnout is to leave medicine altogether. But what if that’s not the only option?

You may be underestimating how powerful telemedicine can be for regaining control of your time and income.

In this episode, we dive into how Dr. Takashi Nakamura built a location-independent income stream—and how you can too.

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

How Dr. Nakamura got licensed in all 50 states and built a telemedicine business from the ground up
The common fears doctors face when starting telemedicine—and how to overcome them
Why telemedicine and real estate investing make a powerful combo for achieving financial freedom faster

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Can’t Find a Cashflowing Property? Here’s What You Might Be Missing

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you frustrated because you can’t find a property that cash flows in your market?

You’re not alone—and you might be making the same mistake most new investors do: relying solely on listed rents and face-value numbers.

When deals don’t pencil out, many investors give up or think they need to switch markets. But the truth is, cashflowing properties are out there—you just need to know where (and how) to look.

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

Why the best deals disappear from the MLS in hours—and what that means for your search strategy
How hidden value can turn a “bad” deal into a cashflow machine
The simple mindset shift that can help you uncover opportunities others miss

Other Resources:

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Decide and Move: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Embracing Uncertainty

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you stuck on the sidelines, waiting for the “perfect” moment to make your next big move in real estate or life?

Is analysis paralysis keeping you from taking action, costing you growth, opportunity, and progress?

It’s time to stop letting fear and uncertainty dictate your future. Discover a proven framework to make decisions confidently—so you can move forward, learn faster, and achieve more, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

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

Why the fear of making the “wrong” decision is holding you back—and why inaction is often the worst outcome
How to embrace uncertainty, pivot quickly, and turn every result into either a win or a valuable lesson
The simple, practical steps Leti and Kenji use to break free from overthinking and start seeing results now

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

https://semiretiredmd.com/decide-framework/

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How this Couple Cut their Taxes, Beat Burnout, and Built Wealth—While Working as Doctors

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you letting fear or overwhelm stop you from starting your real estate investing journey?

Too many doctors and high-income professionals wait, overanalyze, and let “analysis paralysis” keep them on the sidelines—missing out on wealth, time, and freedom.

If you keep waiting for the “perfect” moment, you’ll miss the biggest opportunities and never build the life you truly want. But the good news? Getting started, even if it’s messy or imperfect, is the first step to everything you’re seeking.

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

How Dr. Zee and Dr. Asfa went from accidental landlords to intentional investors—while both working full time and raising two kids
The powerful tax strategies (like REPS) they used to keep more of their hard-earned income
The lessons they learned from taking on a “big, scary” first project—and how facing challenges built their network, confidence, and cashflow

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The Truth About Private Practice with Dr. Karleen Su: Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of W-2 Life

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what it really takes for doctors to become successful entrepreneurs and build something from scratch—even when the odds are stacked against them?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of starting your own practice or business, and worried that you don’t have the business skills or resources to succeed?

Many doctors make the mistake of trying to “figure it out” alone, hiring expensive consultants or missing out on the power of community—and end up feeling lost, isolated, or even burned out. But there’s a better way.

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

The biggest lessons Dr. Karleen Su learned in launching and scaling her own private practice (and what she wishes she’d done differently)
The real challenges (and rewards) of building a thriving physician community and running successful medical conferences
How culture, leadership, and the right network can make or break your entrepreneurial journey as a doctor

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Should You Settle for Lower Cash-on-Cash Returns in Today’s Market?

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you wondering if you should lower your standards for cash-on-cash returns just because interest rates are high?

Many investors are settling for lower returns or even accepting properties with negative cash flow in today’s challenging market.

But lowering your standards can put your investment goals—and your financial freedom—at risk. Instead, learn how to maintain your criteria and get creative to achieve your desired returns.

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

Why maintaining strict cash-on-cash return criteria is crucial, even when interest rates rise
How to get creative with expenses, rents, and deal structure to keep your investments profitable
Specific strategies to negotiate better prices and find hidden value in today’s market

Resources Mentioned:

Cash-on-cash Calculator: semiretiredmd.com/coc-calculator/
STR COC Calculator: semiretiredmd.com/str-coc-calculator/

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Prepare, Probe, Propose: The 3Ps That Can Make or Break Your Next Deal with Jeff Cochran

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you unknowingly leaving thousands on the table in your real estate deals because you don’t understand the art of negotiation?

Most high-income earners—especially doctors—make the critical mistake of jumping straight to “the numbers” without preparing, probing, or proposing strategically.

If you don’t master the right negotiation mindset and techniques, you risk settling for less, feeling burned out, or even dreading negotiations altogether. But when you learn Jeff Cochran’s “Three Ps” method and shift your approach, negotiating becomes not only more profitable but actually fun.

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

The “Three Ps” of successful negotiations—and why skipping even one can cost you big in real estate and life
How to turn negotiations from a dreaded, adversarial task into a collaborative, creative process that gets everyone what they want
Simple mindset shifts that transform you from a people-pleaser into a confident, results-driven dealmaker

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What Happened When This Psychiatrist Turned a Duplex Into a Real Estate Empire

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What if simply being the backup offer on a property could set you on the path to financial freedom?

Many doctors give up on a deal after their first offer isn’t accepted, missing opportunities right in front of them.

By staying patient, being the backup offer, and using creative 1031 exchanges, you can continue to build your portfolio even while working full-time in medicine.

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

How Nicole Shirvani secured her first duplex by staying in as the backup offer until it came back to her
The way she used 1031 exchanges to build momentum and acquire multiple properties without heavy tax burdens
How to find and close off-market deals by building connections, calling local agents, and leveraging for-sale-by-owner opportunities

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Can Your Financial Advisor Help You Buy Real Estate? If Not, Listen to This.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Do you feel trapped in your medical career, overwhelmed by debt and the weight of your workload?

Many doctors struggle with the feeling of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of work and financial stress, believing that the only way to break free is by waiting decades for retirement.

But what if there was a way to achieve financial independence much sooner, using a strategy you may not have been taught in medical school?

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

How financial advisors can help you build a comprehensive financial plan beyond just stocks.
Why real estate investing is often overlooked by traditional financial advisors—and how to make it work for you.
The benefits of being a fiduciary and the questions you should ask financial advisors to ensure they’re working in your best interest.

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How Much Cash Do You Really Need to Start Investing in Real Estate?

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you letting your bank account decide your future in real estate?

Too many doctors believe they need tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to begin building a real estate portfolio. This belief not only delays your financial freedom—it may completely derail it.

In today’s episode, Leti and Kenji bust the myth that you need a massive savings cushion to start investing and show you how creative strategies and the right mindset can unlock doors you didn’t know existed.

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

The #1 limiting belief that stops high-income professionals from starting their real estate journey
Real-life examples of how doctors invested with as little as $6,000
Multiple creative financing strategies that can get you into your first deal faster than you think

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

Give More, Earn More: The Surprising Secret to Building Wealth as a Doctor with Bob Burg

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you feeling burned out by your career in medicine?

Many doctors face the daunting challenge of burnout while juggling patient care, administrative tasks, and mounting responsibilities. You may be working harder, but you’re not seeing the personal or financial freedom you deserve. What if there was a way to achieve financial freedom without sacrificing the practice you love?

In today’s episode, Leti and Kenji welcome Bob Burg, author of The Go-Giver, to discuss how shifting your focus from "getting" to "giving" can transform your personal and professional life. Bob explains how this philosophy can be applied to leadership, real estate investing, and more.

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

How giving more value to your team members can build lasting, profitable relationships.
The role of authenticity in leadership and its power in real estate investing.
The importance of becoming the best version of yourself to succeed in both life and business.

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How to Get the Tax Benefits When You Buy a STR at the End of the Year

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500

How Can You Maximize Tax Benefits When Buying a Short-Term Rental at Year-End?

Are you struggling to figure out how to take advantage of tax benefits when purchasing a short-term rental towards the end of the year?

Many people are motivated to use real estate tax loopholes, especially for short-term rentals. But when you're buying towards the end of the year, how do you make sure you get your required hours in?

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

How to make sure you complete your 100 hours of material participation by year-end
Creative ways to accumulate hours quickly—even if you’re managing the property remotely
How to leverage these hours to unlock significant tax benefits like bonus depreciation

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

https://semiretiredmd.com/material-participation/

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Building Wealth That Lasts: Real Estate and Other Alternative Investments with Josh Magnuson

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you struggling to grow your real estate portfolio because you keep running out of capital?

Many investors hit a wall when their personal funds dry up and don’t know how to keep expanding beyond their first property.

This episode dives into how creative capital raising and combining active and passive investing strategies can break that barrier and help you build lasting wealth faster.

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

How to leverage community and capital raising to scale your real estate investments beyond your own funds
The differences between active and passive real estate investing, and how to balance both for long-term success
Why diversification into alternative investments and uncorrelated assets is crucial for protecting your wealth

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What the Ultra-Wealthy Know About Investing That You Don’t (Yet)

Sun, 18 May 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What do the ultra wealthy know about investing that most doctors and high-income earners don’t?

Are you stuck with 90-95% of your portfolio in stocks and bonds, feeling vulnerable when the market dips?

That’s the common trap many fall into—missing out on alternative investments that protect and grow wealth differently.

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

Why ultra high net worth individuals diversify heavily into alternative assets like real estate, private credit, and collectibles
How true diversification with uncorrelated assets can protect your wealth in volatile markets
The advantages of cash flow, control, and tax benefits that real estate investing offers over traditional stock market investing

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Mastering the Sale: The Other Half of Real Estate Investing Most People Ignore

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500

How do you sell an investment property for maximum profit?

Are you focusing solely on buying properties and neglecting the importance of selling them strategically?

The truth is, most investors overlook the selling side, missing out on opportunities to maximize their returns. Understanding seller psychology can be the key to negotiating better deals.

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

How selling investment properties can make you a better buyer.
Why mastering the seller’s mindset boosts your negotiation skills.
Tactics to maximize your sales price without compromising on speed.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

https://semiretiredmd.com/real-estate-year-in-review-2021-part-1-properties-we-sold/
https://semiretiredmd.com/year-in-review-2021-part-2-refinances-and-purchases/
https://semiretiredmd.com/our-real-estate-investment-portfolio-review-2022/
https://semiretiredmd.com/buy-and-hold-real-estate-investing-strategy/

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The Ultimate Framework for Deciding When to Sell Your Rental Property

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500

What if you could sell your rental property for a profit, but how do you decide when it’s time?
Many doctors find themselves unsure of when to sell their properties or which ones to sell.

Are you holding onto underperforming properties because you don't know if it's the right time to let go?

It’s a common mistake to stay attached to properties that aren’t performing as well as others.

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

How to evaluate your property’s performance using a cash-on-cash return framework.
The importance of assessing both forced and market appreciation before making a decision.
The role of your time and energy in managing properties and how to evaluate when it's too much.

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The Business of Breaking In: What I’ve Learned as a Physician Entrepreneur

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Are you struggling to navigate the world of entrepreneurship, especially as a woman or a doctor breaking into new territory?

You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of how to fit in or how to tackle the challenges of starting and growing a business. It’s easy to feel out of place or doubt your path.

But what if you could shift your mindset and embrace the discomfort as a pathway to growth? What if you could learn the key lessons that help entrepreneurs thrive, especially those new to business?

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

How to reframe feeling like the "only one in the room" to embracing your role as a trailblazer.
The resourcefulness you need to develop as an entrepreneur, and how to stay focused in a world full of distractions.
The value of mentorship and how investing in your mindset can exponentially increase your success.

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5 Mistakes New Real-Estate Investors Make

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Want to avoid the most common mistakes new real estate investors make?

Many aspiring investors try to do everything on their own, only to discover they’re missing crucial pieces of the puzzle.

By not leveraging the right resources or community, they end up wasting time and money on poor decisions. But there’s a better way to accelerate your success.

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

Why trying to go it alone in real estate can slow you down—and how to avoid it.
The key mistakes to avoid when building your real estate team, and how to find the right people.
How relationships and a strong community can make all the difference in your investment success.

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

How to Build Wealth with a Bias to Say “YES”

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600

Are You Unknowingly Holding Yourself Back from Wealth?

Many high-income earners and doctors instinctively say "no" to new opportunities—often out of fear, logistics, or financial concerns. But what if that hesitation is the very thing keeping you from building true wealth and freedom?

If you’ve ever turned down an opportunity without fully exploring it, you might be unknowingly limiting your own success. The key to unlocking financial growth could be as simple as shifting your mindset to have a bias to say yes.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover:

How a bias to say yes can open unexpected doors to wealth and fulfillment
The "rocking chair test"—a powerful decision-making tool to avoid future regrets
Why saying “yes” doesn’t mean being reckless—it means asking the right questions

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

It All Starts with Belief: Breaking Through to Achieve the Impossible

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600

What if the only thing standing between you and achieving the impossible is your belief system?

Many doctors and high-income professionals dream of financial freedom and creating a life on their terms, but limiting beliefs hold them back. They tell themselves real estate investing is too risky, or that partnerships never work, or that now just isn’t the right time.

In this episode, Leti and Kenji challenge those self-imposed limitations and show you how shifting your mindset can be the key to unlocking your potential.

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

How every major success story begins with a belief in what’s possible.
Why identifying and replacing limiting beliefs is the key to transforming your financial future.
The power of surrounding yourself with the right people who challenge and support your growth.

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

Identity Redefined: The Power of ‘I Am Not!'

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600

Are the beliefs you hold about yourself keeping you stuck?
Many high-income professionals, including doctors, unknowingly limit themselves by defining their identity too narrowly. If you've ever told yourself, "I'm just a doctor," or "I'm not a real estate investor," you might be holding yourself back from achieving true financial freedom and autonomy.

In this episode, we explore a game-changing mindset shift: the power of ‘I am NOT’ statements. While traditional affirmations focus on who you are, rejecting limiting identities can be just as—if not more—powerful in transforming your life.

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

Why "I am NOT" statements can be more effective than traditional affirmations in reshaping your mindset.
How rejecting limiting identities can open the door to entrepreneurship and real estate investing.
The surprising ways your minimum standards dictate your success—and how to raise them to unlock new opportunities.

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

The Power of Patterns in Real Estate

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600

Are you missing out on hidden opportunities in real estate?
Many investors struggle to find cash-flowing properties, believing great deals are impossible in today’s market. But what if the key to success isn’t just luck—it’s recognizing and leveraging patterns?

Most investors overlook one of the biggest wealth-building strategies: identifying hidden value.

The difference between an average investor and a successful one often comes down to pattern recognition. Are you spotting undervalued properties, finding creative income streams, or simply following the crowd?

The key to creating cash flow in real estate is mastering the art of identifying, utilizing, and creating winning patterns.

From recognizing under-market rents to turning garages into cash machines, Leti and Kenji break down how spotting and replicating these patterns can transform your real estate portfolio.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:

How recognizing and leveraging real estate patterns can create massive cash flow.
The three-step process to spotting hidden opportunities that most investors miss.
Real-world examples of how investors turned overlooked properties into cash-flowing assets.

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Expand Your Relationships

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0600

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji tackle a topic that resonates with so many of us—how to expand and deepen relationships, even as life becomes busier and more demanding. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons from their community, they share actionable strategies for building meaningful connections that enrich your personal and professional life. Whether it’s hosting intentional dinner parties, fostering deeper conversations, or dedicating time to transformational experiences like conferences, Leti and Kenji highlight why nurturing relationships is one of the best investments you can make for your happiness and longevity.

They also explore the research-backed connection between strong relationships and health, referencing the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which underscores that quality relationships are a key factor in living a longer, happier life. If you’ve ever felt your social circle shrinking or found it hard to make new connections, this episode is packed with tips to help you expand your network and strengthen your existing bonds.

If building stronger relationships and creating a life of fulfillment is a priority for you in 2025, join us at the in-person Prosperity Conference, happening March 6-8 in Las Vegas, where you’ll gain actionable insights to elevate your health, wealth, and relationships. Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward creating a more prosperous life.

And, don't miss our annual Fast FIRE to Freedom Virtual Summit! Reserve your virtual spot for our Summer event here! Curious about what past Summit speakers have shared? You can explore last year’s recorded Summit interviews here!

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How to Achieve Unconditional Happiness

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

How Happy Are You—Really?

Do you believe happiness is something that happens to you—or something you create?

Many high-achieving doctors and professionals tie their happiness to external circumstances, believing success, wealth, or reaching a goal will bring them lasting joy. But what if true, unconditional happiness isn't based on achievement at all?

The truth is, happiness is a habit—one that you can cultivate, regardless of what's happening around you. In this episode, we share the mindset shifts and actionable tools you need to take control of your happiness.

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

Why happiness isn’t dependent on external success, but an internal choice
How to break free from tying your self-worth to achievements
Practical strategies to cultivate lasting, unconditional happiness—starting today

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Turning Knowledge into Action: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

Are You Stuck in the "I Know This Already" Mindset?

You’ve taken the courses, attended the seminars, and read the books—but are you actually applying what you’ve learned? One of the biggest mistakes high-achieving professionals make is assuming that knowing is the same as doing.

The truth? Just knowing something isn’t enough. The real transformation comes when you internalize, apply, and master what you’ve learned.

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

Why attending the same seminar multiple times can unlock deeper insights you missed before.
How adopting a beginner’s mindset can lead to exponential growth in real estate investing and beyond.
The crucial difference between knowing something and actually implementing it in your daily life.

It’s time to break free from the "I already know this" trap and start taking real action toward financial freedom. Tune in now!

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Why Problems Are the Key to a Meaningful Life

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

Are problems really something to avoid, or could they be the key to living a meaningful life?

Most people see problems as setbacks, sources of stress, or obstacles to success. But what if that mindset is holding you back?

Reframing problems as opportunities can change everything—from your mindset to your success in real estate investing and beyond.

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

Why avoiding problems might be keeping you stuck and how to shift your perspective
The simple mindset shift that turns challenges into growth opportunities
Actionable strategies to embrace problems and turn them into powerful catalysts for success

Leti and Kenji break down how to shift your mindset, share real-life examples, and provide tools to help you welcome problems instead of fearing them.

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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Insights from Leading Physician Entrepreneurs with Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. Bonnie Koo, and Dr. Sunny Smith

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 02:30:00 -0600

Get ready to be inspired and empowered in this special episode of Doctors Building Wealth, recorded live at the 2024 Fast FIRE to Freedom Summit! This dynamic panel features top physician entrepreneurs—Dr. Peter Kim (Passive Income MD), Dr. Bonnie Koo (Wealthy Mom MD), and Dr. Sunny Smith (Empowering Women Physicians)—sharing their unique paths from full-time clinical practice to building successful, impactful businesses.

In this candid discussion, they dive into how adaptability and persistence were key to their entrepreneurial success, the pivotal decisions that shaped their journeys, and the importance of leveraging community and mentorship to navigate challenges. They also share actionable strategies for building passive income through real estate and insights on creating the freedom to focus on what truly matters.

Listen now to hear how these doctors turned their entrepreneurial dreams into reality and gain practical advice to start or elevate your own journey today!

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Three Ways Doctors Can Lower or Eliminate Their Income Taxes with Real Estate

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

Are you overpaying in taxes as a high-income earner?

Many doctors and high-income professionals unknowingly miss out on powerful tax strategies that could help them reduce or even eliminate their income tax burden. Are you making the most of real estate tax benefits to keep more of your hard-earned money?

If you're relying solely on your W-2 income, you’re leaving money on the table.

Without the right strategies, you could be unnecessarily paying tens of thousands of dollars in taxes each year. But with the right approach, you can legally leverage real estate to shelter your income—just like we and many of our students have done.

In this episode, we break down the top three ways doctors can lower their tax burden using real estate investing.

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

✅ How to leverage Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) to unlock massive tax savings
✅ Why the Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole is a game-changer for full-time physicians
✅ How the Medical Practice Tax Loophole can help business owners and self-employed doctors

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re paying too much in taxes or how real estate can help you build wealth while legally lowering your tax burden, this episode is for you!

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How to Use Real Estate to Slash Your Tax Bill with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0600

In this Doctors Building Wealth episode, we sit down with seasoned CPAs and real estate investors Amanda Hahn and Matt McFarland, the minds behind Keystone CPA, who share five powerful tax-saving strategies tailored for real estate investors. If you're a high-income professional, especially in medicine, looking to reduce your tax burden, this podcast episode is a must-listen.

Amanda and Matt reveal practical, no-nonsense strategies—from structuring short-term rentals for optimal tax benefits and using LLCs effectively to paying your kids (yes, it’s legal!) to maximize deductions. Plus, they cover savvy approaches to leverage “lazy assets” like stocks and retirement accounts, boosting your portfolio without adding hefty tax liabilities.

This episode is just a glimpse of the expert insights shared at our 2024 Fast FIRE to Freedom Summit! If you’re ready to dive deeper into wealth-building strategies, tax-saving tips, and expert guidance for a prosperous 2025 and beyond, grab access to the entire four-day Summit replay. You'll get lifetime access to 16+ hours and learn directly from seasoned investment pros to start taking control of your financial future today!

🎧 Listen to this week's podcast episode now to discover from Amanda and Matt how to keep more of what you earn, grow passive income, and secure your financial future.

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Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment? J Scott's 2024 Market Outlook

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Doctors Building Wealth, we sit down with real estate expert J. Scott for a comprehensive look at the state of the economy and what it means for investors in today’s market. J. offers valuable insights into where the economy is headed, including his thoughts on potential recession risks, interest rate trends, and the future of single-family home values. As someone who’s syndicated over $140 million in real estate and hosts the Drunk Real Estate podcast, J. brings a wealth of knowledge, breaking down complex topics in a way that's both accessible and actionable.

Whether you’ve been investing for years or are just getting your feet wet, J. Scott shares his strategies for navigating economic uncertainty, including how to protect your portfolio and capitalize on opportunities. Curious about whether now is the time to buy, hold, or sell? Tune in to hear J.’s expert analysis and practical advice, and find out how to stay ahead in today's volatile market. This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you're looking to thrive as a real estate investor in the months and years to come.

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How to Use AI to Improve Your Real Estate Portfolio with Dr. Mark Allen

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:31:00 -0500

In this episode of Doctors Building Wealth, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Mark Allen, a physician, serial entrepreneur, and AI expert join us. Mark's not only a real estate investor, but he’s also been at the forefront of AI innovation for decades. Together, we explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming both healthcare and real estate.

Mark shares eye-opening insights on how AI is revolutionizing real estate, from supercharging market research to streamlining processes that save both time and money. He explains how investors can harness AI tools to make smarter, faster decisions—and why staying ahead of this tech is critical to staying competitive in the future.

Whether you're new to real estate or a seasoned investor, this episode offers a rare look into how AI will reshape the way we invest. Listen in for practical, game-changing tips on how to use AI to scale your real estate business and stay ahead in this fast-evolving space!

Tune in now for game-changing insights that could level up your real estate investing!

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Ways to Shelter Income Without REPS with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:09:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, we’re excited to welcome Amanda Hahn and Matthew McFarland, the dynamic duo behind Keystone CPA and bestselling authors. They’re here to share game-changing tax strategies for real estate investors—without relying on the short-term rental loophole or real estate professional status.

Amanda and Matt reveal how you can use real estate to offset your W2, 1099, and business income, while maximizing depreciation and leveraging powerful tax advantages. Whether you're new to investing or already building your portfolio, this episode is loaded with practical, actionable tips that will help you protect your income, boost your tax savings, and take your real estate game to the next level.

Don’t miss this one—it could transform your financial future!

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What's Going on with Insurance Rates? with Tyler Kerlee

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:17:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, we sit down with Tyler Kerlee, owner of Path Insurance Solutions and our trusted insurance broker since 2015. Tyler joins us to explain key changes and challenges in today’s market. From the rising costs due to inflation and supply chain disruptions to severe weather events and the impact of “nuclear verdicts” on claims, Tyler shares invaluable insights into how these factors are driving up insurance rates across the country.

Tyler also discusses critical strategies for real estate investors to protect their assets, including the importance of working with an experienced insurance broker, increasing deductibles, and navigating the complexities of insurance in high-risk areas like Texas, Florida, and California.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers actionable advice on planning for rate hikes, ensuring accurate cash-on-cash calculations, and negotiating property purchases in today's challenging insurance market—don't miss this episode!

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Bringing the FIRE to Las Vegas: Join us at Prosperity Conference 2025!

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji sit down with Dr. Narav Shah, a stroke neurologist and co-host of the Physician on Fire group. Together, they're partnering to cohost the 2025 Prosperity Conference in Las Vegas.

In this episode, they discuss the significance of prosperity beyond just financial wealth. Dr. Shah shares his journey from being a neurologist to a tech entrepreneur and how his definition of prosperity evolved to encompass not only financial success but also health, relationships, and a sense of community. Together, they explore why true prosperity is a holistic concept that integrates wealth with well-being and meaningful connections.

As they discuss the upcoming Prosperity Conference, Kenji and Leti highlight the powerhouse lineup of speakers who are trailblazers in entrepreneurship, real estate, and beyond. This conference is designed to inspire physicians and high-income professionals to think bigger, aspire higher, and take actionable steps toward building lives filled with purpose and prosperity. If you’re ready to expand your horizons and connect with like-minded individuals, listen to find out why you can't miss this event!

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Best Real Estate Wealth-Building Ideas from the Past Year

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji unveil some of the most brilliant real estate wealth-building ideas that have emerged from our extraordinary investor community over the past year.

With over 3,000 high-achieving and resourceful students who have completed their Zero to Freedom course, they’ve witnessed incredibly innovative approaches to real estate investing. These standout stories showcase how to significantly boost property values and cash flow.

Tune in to discover the creative strategies that have empowered their community members to build substantial wealth. Don't miss this episode!

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Why Accountants Miss Real Estate Deductions

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji dive into a common issue facing many real estate investors: why so many accountants miss critical real estate deductions. They reveal surprising insights from their own experiences and explain why specialization in real estate taxes is crucial for maximizing your tax savings.

Join Leti and Kenji as they share stories of significant tax savings achieved by clients who switched to specialized CPAs and highlight the importance of proactive tax planning. They also touch on the complexities of real estate tax laws, the pitfalls of working with general CPAs, and the steps you can take to ensure you're not leaving money on the table.

Don't miss this episode to learn how to optimize your tax strategy, uncover common overlooked deductions, and get practical advice on finding the right CPA for your real estate investments. Tune in to ensure you’re fully capitalizing on the tax benefits available to real estate investors!

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Wealth-Building with Rod Khleif and How Mindset Fuels Success

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji interview Rod Khleif, a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Rod shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings as a Dutch immigrant to owning thousands of rental units and becoming a prominent figure in the real estate world. His story underscores the importance of mindset and psychology in achieving success, emphasizing that 80-90% of success comes from one's mindset, while only 10-20% is attributed to technical knowledge.

Rod recounts the highs and lows of his career, including losing $50 million during the 2008 financial crisis and how he rebuilt his wealth by focusing on personal growth and mindset. He highlights the importance of goal setting, maintaining a burning desire, and stepping out of one’s comfort zone—principles that have been instrumental in his wealth-building journey.

Rod also discusses his commitment to giving back and how his philanthropic efforts have enriched his life and fueled his success. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to build wealth through real estate while making a positive difference in their community. Don't miss these life-changing lessons!

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Building Wealth with Hotel to Multi-family Conversion Projects

Sat, 18 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji delve into an exciting and innovative investment strategy: converting hotels into multi-family housing. Over the past few years, they've explored this niche and discovered significant opportunities for forced appreciation, providing affordable housing, and capitalizing on the discounted prices of hotel properties. They'll discuss their journey, from almost investing in a student housing project in 2019 to becoming general partners in converting over 1,000 hotel doors into affordable housing units.

Listen to discover the dual benefits of forced appreciation from both asset conversion and property upgrades, making this a lucrative venture for real estate investors. Additionally, they discuss the importance of addressing the affordable housing shortage and how these conversions can create vibrant community spaces. This episode is packed with insights on navigating the challenges of these projects, building the right team, and seizing opportunities in a changing market. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to your own real estate portfolio and make a meaningful impact.

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Innovating Rentals Across Borders with Sébastien Grosjean

Sun, 05 May 2024 01:00:00 -0500

In our latest Doctors Building Wealth podcast episode, Leti and Kenji have a riveting conversation with Sébastien Grosjean, the visionary CEO behind Smily—a trailblazing company in the short-term rental management space, operating across 100 countries. From his early exposure to entrepreneurship through his parents' ventures to the tech-savvy heights of Smily, Sébastien shares how a digital-first strategy is pivotal today.

He also opens up about his personal challenges, including overcoming a significant mental health crisis, emphasizing how resilience and mindset are essential for overcoming challenges both personal and professional. Sébastien's journey beautifully merges business savvy with profound personal growth, showing that success is as much about inner strength as it is about external achievements.

Tune in to discover invaluable lessons on blending innovation and resilience in both life and business!

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Our Top Experiences of the Past Year

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:30:00 -0500

In this episode of The Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji are sharing their top meaning experiences from their past year. They emphasize the importance of intentionally scheduling time for personal growth and family activities in order to create and build memories. Doing this has not only enriched their lives, but also strengthened their relationships with each other and their children. They highlight their unforgettable journey to the Ice Hotel in Quebec—a dream fulfilled that offered their children a magical snow experience, a rarity for their Puerto Rico-based family. They also touch on other family trips taken throughout the year to build joy and connection.

Throughout the episode, Leti and Kenji reveal the importance of planning these experiences despite their busy professional and parenting schedules. They advocate for setting clear goals and managing time effectivenly to ensure these activities aren't overlooked. Tune in to discover how you can maintain a work-life balance and get inspired to prioritize meaningful experiences and lasting memories!

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From Burnout to Fulfillment Beyond the Scrubs with Dr. Jordan Frey

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In the latest episode of our podcast, we're honored to feature Dr. Jordan Frey, also known as the Prudent Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Frey shares his journey from experiencing burnout at the end of his surgical training to finding stability and fulfillment through financial well-being and real estate investment. His story is not merely about financial transformation; it’s a testament to the power of reshaping one’s approach to money, investing in oneself, and discovering deeper satisfaction in both personal and professional lives.

Throughout this episode, Dr. Frey peels back the layers on the challenges of breaking into real estate investment, especially as a physician entrenched in the demanding world of medicine. He highlights the pivotal mindset shifts required to navigate this journey successfully. By sharing his strategy for balancing debt management with investment opportunities, and detailing his and his wife’s collaborative venture into the realm of real estate, Dr. Frey presents a comprehensive picture of wealth. It’s a narrative that transcends mere financial independence, capturing the essence of life's true wealth in experiences, joy, and connections.

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Our Favorite Books of Past Year

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In our latest episode of Doctors Building Wealth, we reveal which books have kick-started our mornings, turbocharged our goal setting, and completely reshaped our approach to both life and entrepreneurship.

Imagine a book so powerful it transforms your morning rituals, another that redefines your time management, and yet another that guides you to financial mastery in ways you never thought possible.

This episode is more than a must-read list; it's a roadmap filled with insights and strategies ready to transform how you tackle your day, manage your finances, and chase your goals. Listen now to discover the seven titles that could be the catalyst for your next big leap.

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Syndication Capital Calls: What's missing from the conservation

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:41:00 -0600

In this Doctors Building Wealth podcast episode, Kenji and Leti tackle the critical topic of syndication capital calls and their impact on real estate, spotlighting a recent event where a Houston multifamily syndicator faced foreclosure on 3,200 units. This scenario highlights the unpredictable nature of real estate investing and the importance of being prepared for sudden market changes.

Kenji and Leti discuss the increasing frequency of capital calls and caution against the current market's instability, especially with high interest rates. As they note, you'll find an abundance of advice from inexperienced investors, but rarely from those who have weathered previous downturns. Drawing from their own experiences and historical market crises, like the 2008 financial crisis and the onset of COVID-19, they emphasize the value of humility and learning from both successes and failures.

Tune into this pivotal episode, and let Leti and Kenji's practical wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and strategies for resilience guide your next investment move—and equip you for the opportunities and unpredictable journey ahead in real estate!
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The Depth of Determination: From a Real Estate Empire to Swimming the English Channel

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

In this riveting episode of our latest Doctors Building Wealth podcast, we're delving into a story that goes beyond physical endurance to explore mental resilience and strategic thinking. We're interviewing Erwan David Le Roy, a man who left behind the predictability of a corporate job to plunge into the real estate realm with the same tenacity he battled the icy waves when he later swam the English Channel.

This episode goes beyond physical endurance to explore mental resilience and strategic thinking. Erwan's story is a testament to viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.

How did he do it? Through meticulous preparation, unwavering perseverance, and the strategic cultivation of a network that would catapult him to success. This episode is a blueprint for turning your aspirations into achievements, demonstrating the transformative power of a positive mindset, and the courage to embrace change.

Don't let this be the episode you miss; it might just be the catalyst for your next big leap.

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10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio - Part 2

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

In the second installment of our two-part podcast episode: 10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio, Leti and Kenji reveal the final five keys that have supercharged their real estate growth. Continuing from where part 1 left off, they focus on practical strategies like reinvesting profits, leveraging tax advantages, and more. Don't miss this Doctors Building Wealth episode to get the exact steps they've taken to scale and grow their portfolio so quickly.

Whether you're a seasoned investor aiming to expand your portfolio or a newcomer ready to take the plunge, these insights are designed to equip you with the knowledge to thrive in today's dynamic real estate market. Tune into part 2 for a concise roadmap to elevating your real estate investments.

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10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio - Part 1

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600

In this Doctors Building Wealth episode, Leti and Kenji explore how to scale your rental real estate portfolio quickly. It’s all about belief and ambition. Realizing these aren't just buzzwords but essential tools, they explain how they've managed to scale their own portfolio significantly.

They tackle the nuts and bolts of leveraging debt smartly, choosing the right properties, and the critical role of reinvesting. By addressing common scaling fears, they turn them into opportunities for growth.

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Goal Setting Gone Wrong: Six Common Errors and Their Solutions

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 02:30:00 -0600

In this Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji dive into the often-misunderstood art of goal setting. They tackle six common pitfalls in the goal-setting process and provide practical solutions.

Key highlights include the power of emotionally charged goals, the need for specific, measurable, and ambitious targets, and the importance of not underestimating your own potential.

Leti and Kenji advocate for '10x' goals – goals so big they push you out of your comfort zone. They also share insights on maximizing your goal-setting energy. Tune in to learn more and join our "Embrace Your Fears" challenge for a deep dive into effective goal-setting strategies. This episode is crucial for anyone aiming to seriously up their goal-setting game.

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Overcoming Challenges with Ease as a Physician Entrepreneur and Investor

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:03:00 -0600

In this latest episode of Doctors Building Wealth, we tackle a topic that we're passionate about: transforming challenges into opportunities. We're flipping the script on how you perceive problems in business and investing. Imagine viewing every hurdle not just as a stumbling block, but as a launching pad for growth and innovation.

But how? How does one's mindset impact their ability to overcome these business challenges? We use our secret sauce—a five-step strategy that we've honed over years of navigating the unpredictable terrains of entrepreneurship and real estate investing.

We're diving deep into a methodology that's a blend of mindset mastery, strategic thinking, and actionable steps. Whether you're just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey or you're a seasoned investor, this episode is crafted to arm you with a fresh perspective to conquering obstacles and carving a path to success.

Join us as we unravel these insights, offering a transformative perspective on mastering challenges in entrepreneurship and investment. This is not just another podcast episode; it's a potential game-changer for your career and business strategies. Don't miss it!

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Dentist's Pivot to Coaching with Dr. Laura Brenner

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:24:00 -0600

In this week’s episode of the Doctors Building Wealth Podcast, we welcome Dr. Laura Brenner and delve into her journey from dentist to career coach. Laura's story is a fascinating one, beginning with her viral blog post, "Ten Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too." Her post went viral and became a turning point, opening doors to connect with a global community of dental professionals. She dives deep into the often-unspoken struggles of burnout among dental professionals and offers valuable insights for anyone looking to navigate similar paths.

Laura also shares her insights on the evolution from clinical practice to entrepreneurship. She highlights the internal work needed to break free from the fear of leaving a secure profession and how it takes courage to admit and pursue what truly brings joy. In this episode, we touch on her current endeavors, including organizing unique travel safari and side gig retreats, aiming to inspire others to explore new opportunities. Laura's story serves as a testament to the power of pivoting in one's career, the courage to redefine personal definitions of wealth, and the endless possibilities that lie beyond the conventional career trajectory for medical professionals.

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Charting a New Course from Clinical Practice to Entrepreneurship

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600

In this engaging episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Stephanie Pearson. Stephanie shares her compelling story of transitioning from a successful OBGYN to an innovative entrepreneur in the insurance industry, driven by personal adversity.

She delves into the challenges and triumphs of her journey, highlighting the profound learning experiences and the importance of adapting to change. Her story is not just about career transformation but also about finding new purpose and identity beyond her medical practice.

This episode offers invaluable insights for any medical professional exploring the realms of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Stephanie's story is a beacon of inspiration and a roadmap for doctors seeking to redefine their professional and personal lives.

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Maximizing Wealth in Medicine: Dr. Tod Stillson's Real Estate Investment Blueprint

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, we're honored to have Dr. Tod Stillson, a family physician turned entrepreneur. Tod takes us through his transformative journey from practicing in a traditional hospital setting to pioneering his way into the entrepreneurial world, establishing Doctor Incorporated and Simply MD.

He highlights the financial and tax benefits of this transition, emphasizing the importance of professional autonomy and diversified income streams for medical professionals.

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for any medical professional curious about the intersection of medicine and entrepreneurship. Tod's journey serves as both an inspiration and a practical guide for doctors looking to broaden their professional landscape beyond conventional employment boundaries.

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Building a Stethoscope Charms Business through Resilience with Dr. Jennifer Namazy

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Tune in for an inspiring episode as we chat with the dynamic Dr. Jennifer Namazy, physician, mother, and founder of CharMED.

With over 20 years of medical experience, Jennifer crafts a unique style amidst traditional medical attire. Learn about the heartfelt inspiration behind CharMED, sparked by a special gift from her daughter.

How does someone entrenched in the rigorous world of medicine find the creativity to start a business? Despite facing business challenges, from product refinement to market transition, Jennifer's story is a testament to resilience and passion. Balancing roles as a doctor, entrepreneur, and more, this episode illuminates the power of creativity and tenacity in any profession.

Dive in to discover how stethoscopes can be more than just medical tools, but also statements of style and individuality.

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‘Life on Your Terms’ Unpacked: Leti & Kenji Dive into Their New Book on Wealth Building Choices

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Dive into this riveting episode where Leti and Kenji are unveiling their debut book, Life on Your Terms, launching October 24, 2023!

Instead of merely sharing conventional financial wisdom, they weave a narrative around two doctor couples, shedding light on the myriad choices that high-income earners, especially physicians, have at their fingertips.

Beyond the financial numbers, Leti and Kenji delve deep into the emotional and psychological facets of the choices doctors face. Whether it's the constricting binds of burnout or the fear of unconventional investments, this episode pulls back the layers, revealing ways to truly harness one's potential and achieve genuine freedom to live life freely.

In the spirit of giving back, Leti and Kenji are donating all book sales to their non-profit foundation, the Doctors Legacy Building Foundation, which empowers underserved communities with financial literacy. It's about crafting a legacy, not just for oneself but for the larger community.

So, if you’re looking to reimagine success, gain authentic financial freedom, or craft a lasting legacy for generations to come, this episode can serve as a guiding light. Embark on this journey with Leti and Kenji as they highlight avenues to truly live life on one's own terms.

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From Urology to Real Estate: Dr. Ian Thompson’s Path to Impact Investing and Global Philanthropy

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500

In our latest episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Ian Thompson, a distinguished urologist who has impressively delved into the world of real estate investing. Ian opened up about his ventures, especially in the nuanced space of mobile home park investing. He shared the advantages of land ownership and gave an enlightening comparison between RVs and mobile homes.

Not just content with financial success, Ian is also passionately involved in philanthropic endeavors, notably in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His dedication towards establishing churches, schools, and healthcare facilities in the region is truly commendable. If you've ever wondered about the intersections of medicine, real estate, and philanthropy, this Doctors Building Wealth episode offers a deep dive into the journey of someone who has seamlessly blended all three.

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From Scalpel to Startup: Dr. Mark Soliman’s Journey to Building the LinkedIn for Surgeons

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Ready to merge the worlds of surgery, tech, and community? Imagine having all the surgical resources, colleagues, and expertise right at your fingertips, 24/7, no matter where you are in the world.

Say hello to Dr. Mark Soliman and the SurgeOn app!

In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Mark Soliman, the mastermind behind the SurgeOn, the LinkedIn for the surgical community.

Dr. Soliman, Chief of Colorectal Surgery and Program Medical Director for the AdventHealth Digestive Health Institute, started off as a surgeon who had a natural aversion to business. But as he got deeper into his career, he realized the importance of taking control of the finance and strategy to execute his vision. He was hungry for a platform where surgeons could talk, learn, and collaborate without any commercial bias. So he founded SurgeOn, a unique digital ecosystem solely dedicated to the surgical community.

His venture has three main verticals for revenue: educational grants that fund webinars, a robust platform for hosting surgical meetings, and subscriptions to industry partners who get read-only access to the platform. What sets SurgeOn apart is its surgeon-centric approach—no selling data, no ads, just pure educational and collaborative space. Dr. Soliman's aim? To make SurgeOn the go-to international hub for all things surgical, offering a safe and secure space for surgeons to collaborate, share, and grow.

In this podcast episode, we explore his unlikely journey from being averse to business to becoming a disruptive entrepreneur in the medical field. How does the SurgeOn app monetize? What's the vision for the next five years? And why is a growth mindset crucial for not just surgeons but everyone?

Dr. Soliman drops knowledge bombs on all things entrepreneurial and surgical, plus shares exclusive insights into the future of this groundbreaking platform. This is your chance to peek behind the surgical mask and into the world of medical tech innovation.

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Unlocking Purposeful Success: A Blueprint for High-Earning Women with Dr. Hala Sabry

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Tune in to this compelling episode featuring Dr. Hala Sabry who specializes in empowering high-earning women to reach their fullest potential. Going beyond the surface level of traditional success metrics like titles or credentials, Dr. Hala dives deep into what it means to truly own your achievements. Discover the vital importance of a well-managed and well-produced mind, not just for self-confidence but as the cornerstone of continued growth and success.

The episode also explores the larger impact successful women can have on their communities and the world at large. From building orphanages to pioneering healthcare projects, the women coached by Hala are defining their legacies in real time. This isn't just about succeeding; it's about succeeding with a broader purpose.

Whether you're striving to be more present in your family life, scaling up your business, or seeking to make a global impact, this episode offers invaluable insights into transforming your approach to success. Tune in if you're ready to move from success to significance, and achieve your goals with a newfound sense of purpose.

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How to Lead a Boundless Life with Mauro Reppaci

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Looking for more adventure, travel, and community in your life?

Imagine taking three months and spending it in a location like Portugal or in Tuscany or a Greek island or a beach in Bali.

But what to do with the kids? What about school? What about childcare?

What if there was a program that could give you all of the above AND your kids are educated and well taken care of?

Enter...Boundless Life.

In this episode, we interview the founder and CEO of Boundless Life, Mauro Repacci. You'll find out how Boundless started, how it all works, and where Boundless is headed in the future.

If you want to sign up for Boundless Life and get a $400 discount on your trip, tell them Leti and Kenji referred to you in your application!

[Disclosure: We have an affiliate relationship with Boundless Life and we are investors as well. If you sign up with our referral, we will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. In fact, you get a $400 discount on your next trip!]

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Building and Acquiring Businesses with Dr. Nirav Shah

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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.

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Going International: Buying an Italian Villa

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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!

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How I Started flipMD and Sold it in Less Than Two Years with Dr. Gregory Hanson

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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.

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A whole new way to think about money with Dr. Latifat Akintade

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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Planning for Success

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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!

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Why You Need to Join a Mastermind, ft. Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Bonnie Koo

Sun, 28 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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.

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Stop Saying You Don’t Have Enough Time to Invest in Real Estate

Sun, 14 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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?

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The Dos and Don'ts for Physician Entrepreneurs with Dr. Sharon McLaughlin

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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.

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You Won’t Get Rich Unless You Change This One Thing

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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.

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Why You Need a Daily Routine

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0500

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.

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Real Estate Professional Status vs Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Many are confused about the difference between STR loopholes and REPS. While both have tax advantages, they are very different. In this episode, we take a deep dive to compare the two. Find out which may be most appropriate for your situation. (Some investors even get both!)

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Building a Portfolio of 1000 Low-Income Housing Units with John Brauc

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0600

As a one-man show, John Brauc at one time amassed an empire of 1,000 rental units. He once purchased a distressed property for only $50k that the bank had on the books at $4.5M (a 99% discount!). John has also gotten hundreds of thousands of dollars in FREE repairs and renovations. In this episode, John holds nothing back and spills all the dirt, telling listeners exactly how they can do all the same things he has done.

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How to Maximize Tax Write-Offs for Your Real Estate Business with Nick Aiola

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Ever wonder how real estate investors generate enough losses to shelter their income?

By maximizing tax write-offs!

In this episode, we cover the most common expenses you can write-off as a real estate investor. Things like:

Writing off a car for your real estate business
What you can write-off when you're traveling with your kids to work on your property
What you can write-off before you buy that first rental property

We even cover topics for the advanced investor, for example:

The difference between an expense and a capitalized expense and why you would want one over another
Limits on how much you can write-off of your W2 income
Caps on the losses that you roll over year after year

If you want to maximize your tax efficiency, you won't want to miss this episode!

If you'd like to work with Nick Aiola, you can reach out to him at https://semiretiredmd.com/ailoa

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Putting Your Intimate Relationship First with Kate Mangona

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Is your intimate relationship a source of happiness or joy? Or is it a source of sadness or frustration?

How do you make it work with your intimate partner with kids, a busy career and to top it off, building a real estate empire (as many in our community are doing)?

In this interview with Dr. Kate Mangona, we delve into topics and more!

Kate Mangona is a pediatric radiologist and founder of Medicine, Marriage & Money (MM&M). Through MM&M, she is helping physicians achieve marital and financial success.

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Why I Switched from Flipping to Investing in Multifamily with J Scott

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0600

We are excited to share an exclusive interview with J Scott from our 2022 Fast FIRE to Freedom Summit, which was held in August 2022.

J has a wealth of real estate experience and is the author of several books, including Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs.

J and his wife started investing in 2008 and flipped over 400 homes between 2008 and 2016. After years of house flipping, he transitioned to investing in large multifamily properties. This move was prompted by his study of economic cycles. He realized that flipping houses or "transactional real estate" as he called it, wasn't a good investment during a downturn. On the other hand, multifamily investing, more specifically, cashflowing multifamily properties is what he found to be a great asset class to be in during a downturn.

This interview is packed with learning pearls and lessons. One of the biggest lessons he learned was not paying attention to taxes early on in his career. One of the benefits for new investors is that you can learn from other people's mistakes! The lesson here is, lower your tax burden as soon as possible so you can grow your money faster with compounding.

As you know, here at Semi-Retired MD, we focus a lot on helping doctors and high-income professionals lower their taxes with cashflowing rentals. If you want to learn more, here are two strategies you can use: Real Estate Professional Status and Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole.

If you're interested in investing in a real estate syndication and you want to be notified about future deals, email us at syndications@semiretiredmd.com

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10 Tips for Investing During a Recession

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Do you feel the fear in the streets?

Whether or not we are in a recession (some say we are, some say we aren't), there's no question that the current environment (inflation, rising mortgage rates) has struck fear in the hearts of many real estate investors.

So what are we doing? We're going to continue doing what we've always done. We're going to continue to buy great deals. As Warren Buffett said, "be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” So this is the time to push through the fear, have courage and not just survive, but thrive!

In this episode, we're going to share 10 tips for investing during a recession. This episode is based on Kenji's decades of real estate investing and investing through three downturns.

Here are the links to our cash-on-cash (COC) calculators that we mention during this episode:

Long-term rental COC calculator: https://semiretiredmd.com/coc

Short-term rental COC calculator: https://semiretiredmd.com/strcalculator

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How Real Estate Led to Revolutionizing Women’s Healthcare with Shama and Sipra

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0600

In this week's podcast, we follow the journey of Shama and Sipra, sisters-in-law and now co-founders of an exciting new start-up called LunaJoy.

Their origins in business actually started with real estate through our Zero to Freedom course.

Shama stumbled upon our course in the midst of the COVID pandemic and this lit a fire under her, acquiring a total of 13 doors in a short period of time and claiming real estate professional status in 2020 and 2021. From there, Sipra also got into real estate investing.

It was this experience in real estate and the mindset work in the course that spurred them to start LunaJoy and build it into an 8 figure business!

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From Full-time Physician to Successful Entrepreneur, Interview with Katrina Ubell

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we interview Katrina Ubell and learn about her journey of transitioning from being a full-time physician to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Katrina Ubell is a pediatrician who worked in a private practice for over 10 years. She is now a certified life and weight-loss coach who has successfully helped over 1,300 physicians overcome/solve their weight-loss dilemmas. Growing up, owning a company, or starting a business was never in the picture for her. Katrina doesn't have any business background, but she grew interested in becoming an entrepreneur after catching just a glimpse of it.

When she was in medical school, her body weight became an issue for her. Over the course of her training, she kept gaining and losing weight and could not figure out a way to lose the weight and keep it off. As she was approaching the age of 40, she did a life reevaluation. It was then she discovered life coaching and it changed her perspective entirely. It helped her to understand why what she was doing before wasn't working, and what she needed to change moving forward.

2016 was a pivotal year for her. She was able to lose the weight she had been struggling with for years, but still, she wasn’t entirely fulfilled. She was feeling trapped in her medical practice and wanted to try something new while assisting her clients in getting results. She attended various webinars and courses where she learned how to run a business. That was her stepping stone in terms of broadening her base of understanding and building out a foundation for herself. It became a snowball effect from there as she felt empowered by helping others reach their weight-loss goals.

Everything happened gradually. At first, building a team and learning how to manage and lead people, were not among her priorities. As she ran her business, she started hiring people -- sharing ideas and building things together. Even when she had people helping her out with the technical side of the business, Katrina was still attending courses herself. With first-hand experience, Katrina now teaches her students to trust themselves and their intuition. She strongly believes "it's not always the experts that know everything, you know a lot more than you give yourself credit for”.

Though things looked like it was smooth sailing for her, Katrina still had her rough times. There were things that just didn’t work out well for her. She says, “Entrepreneurship was amazing and difficult at the same time”. She hired a publicist as she was working on

attracting a literary agent for promotion - to get a book deal. This was towards the end of 2020, and without getting into more detail, Katrina and her team did not do their due d

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Why We Created a Short-Term Rental Course

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Short-term rentals (STRs), also known as Airbnbs or vacation rentals have become increasingly popular over the last few years. This interest spiked during the COVID pandemic, and despite a recent slowdown, interest continues to be strong in the post-COVID era.

We have seen the same trend in our groups. Three years ago, very few in our community were talking about STRs. Now, we see the vast majority are planning to add at least one STR to their portfolio over the next few years. Why such a high, almost frenzied level of interest?

One reason is the potential for high cashflow. It’s not unusual for a single STR to cashflow $50,000 to $100,000 when you self-manage.

Short-term rentals also give high-income professionals a way to shelter their income while continuing to work full-time. Real estate professional status requires that you spend more time in real estate than your current profession, so it is not an option for those who choose to work full-time. These are just a few of the many reasons why so many high-income professionals are investing in STRs.

With so many great benefits, it’s not hard to see why there’s so much interest in short-term rentals. However, when it comes to investing, you can’t just focus on the upsides, you HAVE TO carefully think through the downsides. Otherwise, there’s a considerable risk that you lose money! This is one of the main reasons we created our course, Accelerating Wealth. We wanted to ensure that members of our community limit their mistakes and avoid falling into the common short-term rental traps.

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Is Real Estate Asset Protection Worth It?

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we wanted to address a topic that we hear a lot about in our community: Is real estate asset protection worth it?

On one side, we have those who feel that insurance-alone is enough to protect you. They also believe that these asset protection strategies are simply money-making schemes and don't really afford you any additional asset protection.

On the other side, we have those who don't think insurance is enough. They feel the need to add an additional layer of asset protection so they can sleep better at night.

So what's the right answer? Be sure to tune in to find out!

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Key Lessons from Real Estate Investing During the Pandemic

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500

The COVID pandemic was an unprecedented event that posed numerous challenges for real estate investors. One of the biggest challenges for owners was the loss of revenue from non-paying tenants. On top of the that, governments enacted eviction moratorium, which prevented owners from evicting these non-paying tenants.

While COVID was unprecedented, these challenges aren't unique. These same challenges can occur during a global recession. So the lessons we learned from COVID are directly applicable to owners as they prepare for a future recession. In this episode, we cover these lessons and how you can use these lessons to help you prepare for an uncertain future!

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Logistics of being a Digital Nomad with Family

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we go into the logistics of becoming a digital nomad with family.

We first became digital nomads in 2017 when we had a 12 month old. We did it again in 2021, this time with three children and a fourth child joining us intermittently.

We thought this would be a good episode to record now because we are seeing so many of our Zero to Freedom students getting to the point where they’re achieving greater freedoms, both financial and time freedom, as they grow their real estate portfolios.

We’re also seeing many students enjoy their freedoms sooner because they understand the importance of enjoying the journey, not just focusing on getting to the destination. So you’ll see them taking 2 months off at a time to explore the world (and of course checking out real estate along the way) or checking off those bucket list items that they never imagined they would be doing at such a young age.

We also wanted to highlight that you don’t have to stop investing in real estate while you are abroad. As long as you have everything in place ahead of time to allow you to find, acquire and manage a property long-distance (even from another continent away!).

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How to recession-proof your real estate portfolio

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Looks like we're headed into a recession. Regardless, we think it's best to be prepared.

We've been preparing for the recession since 2015. Even if you haven't, it's not too late to "recession-proof" your real estate portfolio. What do we mean by "recession-proofing" your real estate portfolio?

Finding recession-proof tenants! Renting your property to tenants who get their rent subsidized - ideally by the government, but it can be a non-profit or a company. If it's a company, you want to make sure that the company is recession-resistant (for example, a hospital).

Supported living - State sponsored
Section 8 housing
VASH - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
Sober living
Respite housing
Sex offender housing
Mid-term housing to medical professionals

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The Truth About Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0500

If you've ever seen an ad for a real estate syndication, you might have come across headlines like this one:

"Get the benefits of investing in real estate without becoming a landlord!"

"This is your last chance to write off taxable income using 100% bonus depreciation!"

While these benefits sound amazing, the problem is, many of these headlines are misleading.

We're not saying that real estate syndications or the people leading them are bad. In fact, we led a syndication last year when we bought our 160 unit property. It's just that the people selling you on these syndications sometimes are not telling you the whole truth. And it makes sense. Being on the active side of investing is extremely lucrative. Syndicators make a lot of money with your money.

So in this episode, we uncover these truths so you have a balanced perspective before investing in a real estate syndication.

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How We Manage to “Do it All”

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0500

We often get asked the question, "how do you manage to do it all?"

From the outside looking in, it's a fair question. We run a multi-million dollar business, we own and operate over 150 apartment units, we have four children, we travel about 5 months a year, we attend a meeting or conference almost monthly...the list goes on and on.

But the reality is, we don't!

It might seem like we have it all together but we're just like anyone else. One difference might be that we're always striving to improve our productivity. Just like James Clear says in his book, Atomic Habits, we're aiming to get 1% better every day. Check out the episode to hear our top tips for getting more done so others will ask you, "how do YOU manage to do it all?"

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Benefits of Investing in Mid-Term Rentals

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss mid-term rentals.

Who rents mid-term rentals? (traveling healthcare professionals, corporate, insurance companies). We also discuss the best way to list your mid-term rental.

What types of properties can be mid-term rentals?

Which COC calculator do you use?

Who manages the property?

What are the Upsides and downsides?

How is a mid-term rental treated from a tax perspective?

We answer these questions and more in this episode.

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Tips for Working with Title/Escrow with Nuria Rivera

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Nuria Rivera joins us for today's Podcast to talk about title and escrow.

She has had her title and escrow company for almost 7 years now. Her goal when starting her own company was to shift the systems and processes to make the process easier for everyone involved.

Nuria explains how Title companies have three main functions which include helping buyers protect themselves from different issues that happened in the past such as liens against the properties, boundary line issues and any defects against the property.

Tune in to find out what the other important functions of a title and escrow company are and why they are so important for successful real estate transactions for investors!

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Was Our $230,000 Investment in Tony Robbins Worth It?

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Back in March 2019, we attended our first Tony Robbins event, a program called Unleash the Power Within. You can read more about our experience at the event in our five part series (start with Part 1 here).

At that event, we were presented with the opportunity to join another program called Tony Robbins' Platinum Partnership program.

The price tag was $230,000 (when you add up the cost of the program and all of the travel involved hauling two kids and an au pair around the world).

It took us four days to decide but eventually we took the plunge.

Was it scary? Yes.

Did we feel a little nauseated? Yes

But was it worth it?? Listen to the episode to find out!

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What's Going on with Interest Rates? Interview with Dan Peck and Scott Clirehugh from Caliber Home Loans

Sun, 22 May 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Today we are really excited to talk to Dan Peck and Scott Clirehugh from Caliber Home Loans about the changes we have seen in residential loans this year. We discuss a topic that has been at the forefront of many of our students' minds, interest rates and inflation. We also discuss ARM rates and points.

Make sure to stick around to hear Dan and Scott’s predictions for where the market is heading this year and beyond.

You can reach out to the Caliber team at Semiretiredmd@caliberhomeloans.com

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Tips for Building a Successful Doctor Owned Business

Sun, 08 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Over the last couple of years, we have seen more and more doctors venture into entrepreneurship and start new businesses.

But the hard truth is that very few (less than 5%) of these businesses will ever achieve $1 million in revenue and an even smaller number (0.4%) make over $5 million.

With the odds stacked against you, we wanted to share our top tips for building a successful doctor-owned business.

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Proximity is Power

Sun, 08 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500

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?

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Investing in Post Offices with Dr. George Chaucer

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500

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/

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Winning and Learning with Joel and Winnie Napenas

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500

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
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Should I Start with a Vacation Rental or a Long-Term Rental?

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:00:40 -0500

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!

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Top mistakes vacation rental owners make

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0600

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!

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Why We're Moving to Puerto Rico

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

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!
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Our Top 5 Real Estate Moves in 2021

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0600

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!
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Introducing Our New Podcast Name! Doctors Building Wealth

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0600

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!

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From Undocumented Immigrant to Building a Rental Empire with Dr. Shehzad Batliwala

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600

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!

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How Dr. Sendhil Krishnan is Crushing it with Residential Assisted Living

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600

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

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Top 5 Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Have you ever made an investment mistake that cost you tens of thousands of dollars?

What if you could have avoided that mistake? How much better off would you be if you avoided that mistake?

One way to avoid mistakes is to know about the ahead of time and that's what this episode is all about.

In this episode, we summarize the top five mistakes we see investors commonly make and some of them, we've made ourselves!

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The benefits of mid-term rentals with Brian Payne

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Are you looking for a way to increase cashflow from your property but don't want to deal with the hassles of a short-term rental?

Or maybe you are in a situation where the City or HOA instituted new regulations that prevent you from using your property as a short-term rental.

Enter mid-term rentals. Mid-term rentals are furnished rentals that you rent out for somewhere in between a short-term rental and a long-term rentals. These are your 30, 60 or 90 day stays.

Brian Payne, CEO and co-founder of Furnished Finder, specializes in helping you find tenants for your mid-term rental. This site is a well known resource among traveling healthcare professionals but maybe not as familiar to investors who own properties that could potentially be ideal for mid-term stays.

So if you're looking for a way to increase your cashflow or get around those short-term rental regulations, consider a mid-term rental for your next property.

Follow Brian Payne to learn more and connect below!

www.furnishedfinder.com
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Student Spotlight: House Hacking and Life Hacking Your Way to Freedom with Dr. Ayush Gupta

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500

This is the next installment of our Student Spotlight series where we interview students from our Zero to Freedom Course. The goal of this series is to share their real estate journeys with the hopes that their stories will inspire you to take action!

Dr. Ayush Gupta was a student in our Summer 2020 class and we have enjoyed watching him grow his real estate Empire.

We wanted to interview Ayush because he is hacking his way to financial freedom.

On the real estate side, he started out with a house hack. For those who don't know about house hacking, CLICK HERE to read about our house hack. He shares how he was able to purchase this property with an FHA loan and only putting down 3.5%! He also shares what it's like to live next door to your tenants as a physician.

In terms of life hacking, Ayush shares a number of pearls. For example, he shares how he uses a VA to help him advance so quickly in his medical career. He also leverages a VA for helping him manage his real estate portfolio. Another example is that he is very diligent about documenting systems and processes. This helps him cut down the time that it takes to complete rehabs, for example.

In this episode, we also mention a FREE download called: How to Use a VA to Grow Your Real Estate Empire

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www.mdhousehacking.com
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Can 1-4 Unit Properties Be Force Appreciated?

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Forced appreciation is one of the most powerful wealth building strategies for real estate investors.

When most people think about appreciation, they think about market appreciation. This is a type of appreciation that occurs when the value of the properties in a market go up. As a result, you can't control whether the property value goes up or down.

In contrast, forced appreciation is something you can control. It happens when you increase the income that a property generates. When you increase the income, property values go up.

Forced appreciation works well for larger multifamily properties. When you increase the income that these properties generate, the value tends to go up. However, for smaller properties, we sometimes don't see a direct correlation between income and value. So our community often asks us, can you force appreciation smaller 1-4 unit properties? In this episode, we explore
this question and more!

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Why We Chose to Become Digital Nomads

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500

If you're new to our community, you probably haven't heard the news: we've become digital nomads! You might be wondering what that even means. Well, in late August 2021, we put everything in storage and packed the rest of our belongings into 22 suitcases and are now traveling as a family unit of 7 people around the world!

In this episode we talk about the reasons we decided to embark on this journey. We also share some of the challenges of becoming digital nomads and how we are planning to address those challenges. Finally we share some strategies for how you too can make this a reality for you and your family.

If you want to follow us on our journey, be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube. We'll be posting pictures and videos of our journey.

Instagram:
Kenji: https://www.instagram.com/kenjionthego/
Leti: https://www.instagram.com/letiziaalto/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCibjmeDUNn568Egl5TppnPg

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Achieving Freedom with Pre-Schools with Dr. Krishni Somaratne

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500

You've heard us talk about cashflowing rentals, but what about cashflowing pre-schools?

That's exactly what Dr. Krishni Somaratne and her husband are doing - building an Empire of pre-schools! In this episode, you'll hear the story of how Dr. Somaratne bought their first pre-school business and what it takes to take a dying business and turn it completely around.

What struck us from this interview are the parallels between buying a pre-school business and buying a cashflowing rental. Businesses are valued on the income they generate, you look for hidden value and opportunities to improve income and you use your negotiating leverage to score a great deal.

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Krishni Somaratne, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
Kaiser Permanente Orange County

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Create Your Own Short-Term Rental Destination with Wil Slickers

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500

What makes a short-term rental stay a top-notch experience? Anyone who has stayed in a short-term rental will tell you that it all comes down to hospitality. As short-term rental owners, it makes all the difference if we anticipate the needs of our guests and create a memorable experience that guests will want to return to time and time again.

To get a fresh perspective on short-term rental hospitality and service, we interviewed Wil Slickers for this week’s Rich Doc Poor Doc podcast. Wil aims to always exceed expectations, and he gives us some tips this week on ways to do that.

He also introduces the idea of creating a destination for your short-term rentals instead of buying an over-priced property in an established destination. In other words, go where nobody is going now and find ways to make the are the place to be!

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How to Compete in a Hot Market

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500

How many of you have heard someone say: "There are no good deals out there."
or "You can't find good cashflowing deals in this market."

Some of our students have even been told by agents or other investors: "Maybe you should try a different market?"

If this has been your experience of the current market, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Leti and Kenji give you six different tips for competing in a hot market.

They have used these tips themselves to secure great deals and these are the tips they teach their students in their highly popular real estate course for doctors and high income professionals: Zero to Freedom Through Cashflowing Rentals.

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Why Our Students Will Be More Successful Than Us!

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Our students have a leg up on where we were when we first started out in our real estate investing journey in so many ways!

As a dual physician couple, it took Kenji and I over 5 years to learn on the go as we invested and built up our real estate portfolio. A lot of it was trial and error, and tons of valuable lessons!

Our accrued knowledge gives you an incredible advantage, and means that you can get a head start on your own real estate investments!

In this week's podcast episode, we discuss the five reasons why we believe that our students will be more successful than us.

Mindset
End-to-end strategy through our Zero to Freedom Course
Our agent network
Our vendor network
Community support, including our Team Investing Groups

Tune into this episode to learn all the reasons why you will be so successful in your own real estate investing journey. So much more successful than us!

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Maximize the Value of Your Medical Practice with Chris Young

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Do you own a medical practice? Are you thinking about starting one? If so, you're not going to want to miss this episode!

If you own a medical practice, one the most important considerations is to start with the end in mind. In other words, how much are you going to sell your practice for when you're ready to move on?

In this episode, we speak with valuation expert, Chris Young. Chris is passionate about helping doctors, who "dedicate their life to service" set themselves up for retirement by maximizing the value of their practices.

During this episode, he breaks down the sources of value for a medical practice and how to maximize them at the time of sale. Just like we do with our rentals (or you can with any business for that matter!), you can "force" appreciation of your business by increasing income and decreasing expenses to raise the value.

If you're ready to learn how to maximize the value of your business, check this one out!

Contact Chris today!

Christopher W Young, PhD, MBA, MAFF, CVA

Red Maple Economics

Contact: 347-522-0480

WWW.REDMAPECON.COM

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Force Savings with Real Estate

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500

If you've been following our podcast, you probably know about our journey to financial freedom through cashflowing rentals. What most people don't realize that it all started with a decision to change our spending habits and SAVE!

We don't talk about saving much but the decision to save is actually one of the big shifts that students from our Zero to Freedom course make when they start their journey.

They go from dreaming about buying a vacation home, nice shoes and handbags or a new car to thinking only about duplexes!

This decision to save coupled with investing your savings in cashflowing rentals is what helps you accumulate wealth rapidly.

You can get there too, and it only requires you to make a decision!!

Be sure to download our free Increase Your Savings Checklist (semiretiredmd.com/save) and get your real estate journey started on the right foot.

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Student Spotlight: You think you're too busy to build a rental portfolio? Try being Dr. Alisa Crim!

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500

This is the very first of our Student Spotlight series where we interview students from our Zero to Freedom Course. The goal of this series is to hear about their real estate journeys with the hopes that their stories will inspire you to take action!

We couldn't have asked for a better guest than Alisa for our first student spotlight. She took our Summer 2020 course and immediately started taking action. Since taking our course, she has purchased two duplex and three short-term rentals!

And oh by the way, she is a full time pediatric gastroenterologist, medical director of IBD Center, mother with four children (two are autistic) and doing all of this alone because her husband is not involved (though he is very supportive!).

So if you've ever thought to yourself, how am I going to work a full time job and build a rental portfolio, think of Alisa!!

Get ready to be blown away, because you’re invited to our first Virtual Summit: Fast Fire to Freedom! It’s a FREE Summit by doctors for doctors—where doctors and their families can hear about real estate investing from colleagues and peers, instead of experts who are light years ahead of them

Register for FREE! (https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/summit?cid=092a8c94-aae0-4cac-8207-51766b5f9fab), and secure your spot for this premier experience! Our 4-day virtual summit will leave you FIRE’ed up to take your real estate investing to the next level!

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The Beauty of Hidden Value

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Hidden value or value add opportunities is one of our favorite topics!

Why? Because tapping into hidden value means more cashflow and forced appreciation!

In this episode we dive deep into a number of hidden value opportunities including:

Identifying under-market rents
Finding space for extra bedrooms or units
Creating storage units and work spaces
Billing back utilities
Lowering utility bills by becoming more energy efficient

These are just some of the hidden value opportunities we covered in this episode.

If you are going to separate yourself from the average investor, you are going to want to become good at spotting hidden value!

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Should I Invest for Cashflow or Appreciation?

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500

If you're thinking about investing in real estate or even if you've bought a rental property or two, you've probably asked yourself this question: should I invest for cashflow or appreciation?

In this episode, we give you our take on this question and let you in on a little secret: we don't have to make that choice because we invest for both cashflow AND appreciation.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

Kenji has a lot of experience investing for appreciation so he shares what it "feels" like to gamble on appreciation, both when it goes your way and when it doesn't!
We share why we focus on investing for cashflow and what it "feels" like to own a portfolio of cashflowing properties.
We also share how it can be life-changing to have an alternative stream of income.
We explain the difference between market appreciation and a different form of appreciation called forced appreciation.
We explain how we can invest for both cashflow AND forced appreciation.

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Achieve Tax Free Wealth with Tom Wheelwright

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Many accountants approach taxes as something to fear. You hear them saying that taking advantage of certain tax benefits will trigger an audit.

Tom and his team of accountants take the opposite approach. They view the tax code as a series of incentives and that it's their responsibility to help you benefit from these incentives and reduce your taxes.

In this episode, we cover a number of important topics:

How you're "dead in the water" if you're just a W2 wage earner. To be able to take advantage of tax incentives, you need to be a real estate professional or own a business
The importance of tracking hours for real estate professional status
The secret to approaching audits the right way!
We had an interesting discussion about the evolution of real estate professionals and what multi-million dollar real estate investors are doing differently than the average investor and what makes them successful

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What's it like to be a Female CEO?

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Ever wondered what it's like to be a female CEO of a multi-million dollar business?

In this episode, we sit down with Letizia to learn what it's like to run Semi-Retired MD as a female CEO.

What training/coaching have you implemented to help you in your journey?
What does a typical work day look like for you? Can you walk us through your routine?
What strategies do you use to balance being a mother and a CEO?
Have you ever encountered any stereotypes as a real estate investor or as a female CEO?
What's been the best part about owning and running a successful business?
What advice would you give to women who want to be successful leaders?

These are the questions she covered in this episode and more!

Check out the SRMD blog post on this podcast episode as well! SRMD Blog: https://semiretiredmd.com/podcast/

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How to shelter your income using real estate with Chet Syverson

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Are you a high income professional and paying too much in taxes? If so, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, we sit down with Chet Syverson of Curated Accounting to discuss all of the different ways high income professionals can shelter income.
For those following our blog, you know about Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), but there are in fact, several other ways you can shelter income without REPS.

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Stop and Think!

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered why so many people make poor investment decisions?

You might be surprised to learn that one of the main reasons is that that they don't take the time or space to stop and think.

When you encounter a new investment opportunity, most people can easily list all of the upsides. But how often do you stop to think deeply about the downsides? And how often do you then come up with a plan to mitigate any potential downsides?

In this episode, we go through a number of examples from students who have gone through our Zero to Freedom course. Here are a few of the investment decisions our students have asked us about:

You guys have liquidated your 401(k), should I do the same?
We just got the inspection report back on the property and it's a disaster! Should I run away from this deal?
The numbers on this property look great! What am I missing?

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Getting Ready for Tax Season with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500

We are excited to welcome back Amanda and Matt to the show!

If you don't know about Amanda and Matt, be sure to check out Episode 4 where we interview them about the tax benefits of real estate investing.

In today's episode, we talk about the upcoming tax season. With 2020 being such an unusual year with COVID and the CARES Act, there are a lot of issues to consider.

We also discussed several more advanced topics that our students have encountered on their journey to Fast FIRE including:

What might happen to 1031 exchanges with the new Administration?
What is personal property and how does it impact your 1031 exchange?
The truth about audits
What are the tax consequences of forming a management C-corporation?

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Property Management Pearls with Chris and Linda Tighe

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we welcome Chris and Linda Tighe to the show. Chris/Linda are co-founders and owners of Pacific Rim Property Management. They manage three of our properties, which totals 61 of our units.

Some of the highlights of the show include:

What to look for in a property manager
The pros/cons of the different property management fee structures. They use a flat fee model so we discuss the benefits of this model.
We then got some pearls about self managing, for those who aren't going to use property managers
Given their military backgrounds, Chris/Linda have unique insights about how to serve this niche tenant population
Since they are in business together, like us and many of our students, we talked about working together as a couple in a business

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Is it Better to Invest in Single Family Homes, Small or Large Multifamily Properties?

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered how to get started in rental property investing?

Should you start with single family homes, small multifamily properties or a large multifamily property?

The answer is, it depends!

There are pros/cons to each and it really depends on your personal preferences, your investment goals and the market you choose.

In this episode, we'll help you figure out how to answer this question for yourself by discussing the pros/cons of each.

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Lead Effectively with Russ Richmond

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Burnout is a word not often spoken (at least, not out loud) within the physician community, but today's guest, Russ Richmond of Laudio, seeks to change that stigma. Burnout led him on a journey of self-discovery that he shares daily with those around him, and he gives us a ton of keys to success. Learn how effective leadership, self-belief, and even proper management structure can make a huge difference in burnout and our fulfillment at home or on the job. Richmond went from working 12-hour days as a physician and quitting due to burnout to creating Laudio to help others manage each other and themselves more effectively. You won't want to miss it!

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Top Takeaways from 2020

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

This is your time! We felt it was a great time to review the year that was 2020, and we invite you along for the journey. Each of us brought three "takeaways" from our portion of the businesses, Kenji with real estate, Leti with SRMD. There was definite common ground with mindset work and limiting beliefs, and we refer to our Year in Review blog posts, found here:

https://semiretiredmd.com/our-real-estate-year-in-review-2020-part-i-investment-property-sales/

We hope you can learn from our experiences in 2020 to help make 2021 the best year yet.

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Regaining Control with Physician Philosopher Jimmy Turner

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Jimmy Turner of the Physician Philosopher joins us this week to discuss his mindset work and how it led to successful ventures in personal finance blogging, finance and life coaching, and how it changed his life for the better. We are big fans of mindset and mindset work, and Jimmy is a powerful example of how changing thoughts can lead to eliminating limiting beliefs and cause great change and action. Find out more about Jimmy and his journey this week!

Jimmy covers these topics and more in his course, Alpha Coaching Program, If you want to take the course with us, you can register here!

Note: We are affiliate partners of Alpha Group Coaching Experience and will receive a portion of sales if you choose to buy at no additional cost to you.

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How to Successfully Partner with Kekoa Lwin and Cory Nemoto

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Kekoa Lwin and Cory Nemoto are real estate agents, investors and business partners, who run a successful flipping business, construction company, property management company and hard-money lending company. They join us on the podcast this week to to share their insights on how to build a strong partnership spanning multiple businesses. We know you'll benefit from hearing how these two started their companies, manage disagreements (including how rock, paper, scissors is actually built into their contract) and continue to grow their successful partnership.

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Lessons from Rich Dad

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600

Mindset work and thinking time are just two vital parts of our business. Today, we share lessons we have learned so far from the original Rich Dad, Keith Cunningham. Leti is currently a part of a mastermind with him, and shares five things she learned that can help you today.

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Short-Term Rental, Long-Term plans

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600

We've had lots of interest in short-term rentals lately from those that have taken our course, and decided to take the plunge ourselves. Today we discuss why we recently invested in a short-term rental, as well as breaking down tips and tricks for getting the most out of your investment. We also highlight our new Short-Term Rental COC Calculator, which you can find here: https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/str-coc-calculator

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Building a Billion Dollar Company with Glenn Kelman of Redfin

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600

This week Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, joins us to share the keys to entrepreneurial success and management of a billion-dollar real estate company. We also ask him about if there are any new Redfin offerings for real estate investors coming down the pipeline. Find out how he went from no prior real estate experience to reinventing online real estate completely, as well as how a certain beverage motivated his success!

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The Loopholes of Real Estate Investing with Garrett Sutton Part II

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600

In this two part series, best-selling Rich Dad Poor Dad series author and lawyer, Garrett Sutton, joins us to talk about asset protect and the loopholes of real estate investing. Garrett is such a wealth of knowledge that we couldn’t just do one episode, we had to do two!

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Real Estate Legal Entities with Garrett Sutton Part I

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600

In this two part series, best-selling Rich Dad Poor Dad series author and lawyer, Garrett Sutton, joins us to talk about asset protection and the loopholes of real estate investing. Garrett is such a wealth of knowledge that we couldn’t just do one episode, we had to do two! https://semiretiredmd.com/rdpd-real-estate-legal-entities-with-garrett-sutton-part-1/

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How to Create a Partnership with Your Significant Other with Alison Armstrong

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600

This week best-selling author and relationship expert Allison Armstrong joins us to discuss how couples can thrive while working together in business. The number of pearls of wisdom she gives us about men and women and their interactions is frankly incredible. If you’d like to learn more from Allison, please check out her website at https://www.understandmen.com/.

https://semiretiredmd.com/rdpd-how-to-create-a-partnership-with-your-significant-other-alison-armstrong/

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A Zero to Freedom Student Journey- Latifat and Olushile

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600

This week we host former Zero to Freedom Through Cash flowing Rentals students Dr. Latifat Akintade and her IT expert husband, Olushile to the podcast. Latifat and Olushile are both active real estate investors, currently investing in two markets, and Olushile will be claiming real estate professional status this year. In addition, Latifat is a trained life-coach and founder of Money Fit MD, where she helps women physicians take control of their finances.

We always leave our conversations with these two completely inspired and energized, and we know you will feel that way too after hearing their story! https://semiretiredmd.com/rdpd-zero-to-freedom-student-journey-latifat-and-olushile/

We also wanted to include a short video by Money Fit MD about how to communicate with your spouse about money: https://www.moneyfitmd.com/blog/2

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Handling Negotiations and Disputes with Michael Smiken

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500

On this week’s podcast episode, our friend and phenomenal lawyer, Michael Smiken joins us to discuss negotiation and dispute resolution. Michael has helped us personally in several sticky real estate situations, some of which actually turned out to our benefit in the end! You’ll likely be surprised to hear what is at the core of all his legal success! https://semiretiredmd.com/rdpd-handling-negotiations-and-disputes-michael-smiken/

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How to be Real Estate Business Partners and Life Partners with Dr. Cheryl Fraser

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500

This week sex-therapist, Buddhist psychologist and author, Dr. Cheryl Fraser joins us to discuss how to improve your relationship with your significant other and keep passion alive over time. Since so many of our listeners launch their real estate investment businesses together as a couple, we have chosen to invite relationship experts like Dr. Fraser to our podcast to help all of you (and us!) better navigate the day to day challenges of being partners in life and business. Dr. Fraser will host a special live Q&A for our community on Oct 22nd at 5 pm PST. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://semiretiredmd.com/dr-fraser-live-q&a

Passcode: 565157

Please feel free to send your questions to her ahead of time at cheryl@drcherylfraser.com so she can answer them for you anonymously.

https://semiretiredmd.com/rdpd-real-estate-business-partners-and-life-partners-dr-cheryl-fraser/

Check our Cheryl’s Online Couples Immersion Program Become Passion here! https://drcherylfraser.mykajabi.com/join-become-passion

For more information about Dr. Fraser's work check out her website: www.drcherylfraser.com

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Real Estate Bookkeeping

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Let’s face it. Bookkeeping can be a real drag. When it comes down to doing the bookkeeping for your rental portfolio, do you often wonder if you’re doing it right, or if it’s actually giving you the answers you need to grow your business into an empire? Well, we used to dread doing the bookkeeping for our portfolio. We were, in many ways, even afraid of doing it. We don’t want the same for you, so we decided to do something about it. We created a course, Fast FIRE Bookkeeping for Real Estate Investors, to walk you through everything you need to know when it comes to being the CFO of your own business: from trends, to categorizing, to which software to use (PS thank goodness for QuickBooks ). Turn your fears into freedom. Sign up for the course today by using this https://semiretiredmd.com/fastfirebookkeeping

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Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs with Fred Pinto

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500

This week brilliant legal mind, Fred Pinto, joins us to discuss the legal issues that all entrepreneurs should consider when building and exiting their businesses. Fred has an upcoming course that teaches entrepreneurs how to get their companies "Fit for Exit." Fred covers all of these topics in his course, which launches October 26. But, if you want to take the course with us, you can register here right now!

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How to Cultivate a Mindset for Success with Dr. Sunny Smith

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In this week’s episode, our friend, physician, and life-coach Dr. Sunny Smith joins us for an episode jam-packed with information about the importance of coaching for physicians. Sunny shares how coaching changed her life, and how she’s built a seven-figure business, Empowering Women Physicians, to serve suffering physicians. Of course, we also ask about her real estate investment journey too! Sunny is currently offering a coaching program, which we cannot recommend highly enough. If you don’t have a coach, now is the time to get one!

If you’d like to sign up for coaching with Sunny, you can find more information here.

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Business Building with Dr. Bonnie Koo

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500

This week our good friend and fellow physician blogger, podcaster and course creator, Bonnie Koo, MD, joins us to talk about building her business. She shares some mindset strategies that have helped her be successful as an entrepreneur as well as some great resources for any of you thinking of starting online businesses. Bonnie’s flagship course Money for Women Physicians launches 9/23! Enrollment opens September 23... join the waitlist here!

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What We Learned Building Our Business

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Building a business is certainly more of a marathon than a sprint. Trust us – if you sprint, you’ll burn out quickly. We started Semi-Retired MD in 2018 as a passion project, and we only made $1,000 in the first year. Today, we are proud to say that we’ve turned it into a multi-million dollar business only a couple of years later. How did we do it, you ask? Check out today’s episode to hear what we learned building our business.

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Renovating like a Pro with J Scott

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Author, podcaster, flipper, and expert real estate investor J Scott joins us this week to talk through how to expertly rehab your rental properties. J has so many useful rehab (and mindset!) insights, this podcast is valuable to every investor, no matter your stage or experience.

J can be reached at j@jscott.com.

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Finding the Business Within with Travis Rosser

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In this week's episode, Travis Rosser, co-founder of the popular online training platform Kajabi and author of You Inc, joins us to discuss how to create the business you already have within yourself. He gives us useful tips on how to find your niche as well as how to actually start building your business using his LAPS framework. If you're thinking of building a business, this podcast will help you know exactly where to start!

Kajabi is a platform that has helped us greatly with building our own course, while continuously providing us with the customer support and information we need to make the most of our Kajabi membership. Turn your ideas into income with Kajabi – start here.

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How to Effectively Self-Manage Rentals with Dana Dunford

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Dana Dunford, CEO of Hemlane, a management software for rental properties, joins us this week to discuss self-management. During the interview, she tackles tough questions like what to do if you're self-managing from afar and have an eviction, to how to find the best tenants and how to determine the market rental price.

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Real Estate Asset Protection with Clint Coons

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Clint Coons, lawyer and asset protection expert, joins us this week to discuss rental property asset protection. In this episode, we discuss the basics such as property-owning and umbrella LLCs, series LLCs and insurance. Then we dive into some of the deeper complexities of asset protection such as how to structure your asset protection plan if you're a California resident and how to use land trusts in states with transfer taxes.

If you're interested in connecting with Clint, please follow the link below to schedule a strategy session and receive a digital copy of his book: http://aba.link/srmdtraining

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset with Dr. Peter Kim

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Our friend and fellow financial blogger, Dr. Peter Kim, of Passive Income MD joins us in this week's episode. Peter shares some of the story behind how he became interested in building several sources of passive income. We also discuss the importance of mindset and our Tony Robbin's experience. If you're a fan of Passive Income MD and want to learn more about him, this is the episode for you!

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Tax Efficient Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors with Veronica Karas

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Veronica Karas, a Senior Financial Advisor at CAPTRUST, joins us in today's episode to discuss tax efficient estate planning for real estate investors. As a fiduciary for highly successful clients, Veronica shares insights about Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGT) and how we, and other real estate investors, can use these trusts to pass down our estates most tax efficiently to our children or to charity. She also shares why it's such a great idea to consider putting properties into an IDGT during a downturn. If you have a significant size real estate portfolio or net worth, this episode could save you a lot of money.

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The Beliefs that Hold You Back

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500

You're holding yourself back from reaching your potential. Don't believe us? In this episode, we cover some of the most common beliefs that hold our students back (and have held us back too!) from trying new things, taking risks, and growing. While it's geared towards real estate investing, this episode is applicable to all facets of life.

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Seven Reasons Real Estate is the Best Investment Vehicle

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Why do we believe real estate is the best vehicle for wealth building? In this episode, we cover the unique benefits of real estate over other vehicles, such as investing in the stock market or building a start-up business. Between the cashflow, tax benefits, leverage, depreciation, passivity, and more, there's a reason we have a bulk of our wealth in real estate!

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Getting to Know Leti and Kenji with Dr. Nii Darko

Wed, 27 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Popular physician podcaster, Dr. Nii Darko, interviews Kenji and I to help our audience learn more about us.

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The Power of Focus

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of focus to succeed. Kenji and I first recognized the power of focus several years ago when we read The One Thing by Gary Keller. In this episode we talk about how we've applied principles from that book to help us reach higher levels of productivity in our multiple businesses and personal life.

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The Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500

This week we cover real estate tax strategies that investors need to know with Matt McFarland and Amanda Han, CPAs and owners of Keystone Accounting. Authors of several popular books, Amanda and Matt share their expertise on things like real estate professional tax status and how to document hours, AirBNB tax rules, and commonly missed real estate write-offs. If you own real estate, you won't want to miss these pearls!

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Our Real Estate Journey

Wed, 06 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we discuss our real estate journey. Some of the highlights include how Kenji got interested in real estate by watching his parents invest, his worst real estate investing mistakes and how we decided to invest together.

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What Does it Mean to Be Rich

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Many of us know people who have lots of money. But how many of us know people who are rich?

What does that really even mean?

In this episode we consider what it means to be rich. We examine the components that you need to be financially fulfilled. We also explore the meanings that you associate with having money and how they affect your daily actions.

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How to Work with Your Spouse When Investing in Real Estate

What Does a Semi-Retired Life Look Like?

Why You Should Always 1031 Exchange (And How to Do It Right)

Ep 175: Can Mid-Term Rentals Really Get You 20% Cash-on-Cash Returns?

The Hidden Risks of Short-Term Rentals (And Why Most Investors Ignore Them)

Will Real Estate Investing Make My Life More Stressful?

Should I Pay Off Student Loans Before Investing?

Why Retirement Planning Isn't the Same as Planning for Financial Freedom - Interview with Austin Dean

How Can I Invest in Real Estate If I Don’t Have Any Time?

Real Estate Lessons Every Doctor Needs to Hear (Our Top Episodes of 2025)

Why Doctors Often Struggle with Goal Setting

Why 2026 Is Set Up to Be a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate

You’re Not in Control—And That’s a Good Thing with Dr. Jacob Liberman

Why EB Pros Scale Faster: The Patterns That Lead to Real Estate Success

Debate: Structured vs. Freeform Content? Which is Better?

Who Ever Said the Goal Is to Be Comfortable?

Unlocking Wealth: The Power of Leverage with Dan Peck and Scott Clirehugh

What Type of Property Should I Buy?

How Dr. Alex Schloe Built Financial Freedom Through Assisted Living Real Estate

Aline & Carlos: How to Build a Successful ﻿Real Estate Portfolio with Assisted ﻿Living Facilities

Dream Bigger: From Limiting Beliefs to Six Short-Term Rentals with Dr. Lama Noureddine

How to Build a High-Cashflow Real Estate Business With﻿ Sober Living Homes with Rebecca and Scott Steenbergh

Tax Breaks for 2025 and Beyond: How Real Estate Can Slash Your Tax Bill with Amanda Hann and Matt MacFarland

How the New Tax Law Impacts Real Estate Investors with Nick Aiola

How Dr. Regina Kim Built Confidence—and Cashflow—Beyond Medicine

The 5-Year Rule: How to Safeguard Your Investments in Any Market with J. Scott

How to Know When It’s Time to Change Real Estate Markets

From Shifts to CEO: Dr. Takashi Nakamura’s Path to Time and Financial Freedom

Can’t Find a Cashflowing Property? Here’s What You Might Be Missing

Decide and Move: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Embracing Uncertainty

How this Couple Cut their Taxes, Beat Burnout, and Built Wealth—While Working as Doctors

The Truth About Private Practice with Dr. Karleen Su: Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of W-2 Life

Should You Settle for Lower Cash-on-Cash Returns in Today’s Market?

Prepare, Probe, Propose: The 3Ps That Can Make or Break Your Next Deal with Jeff Cochran

What Happened When This Psychiatrist Turned a Duplex Into a Real Estate Empire

Can Your Financial Advisor Help You Buy Real Estate? If Not, Listen to This.

How Much Cash Do You Really Need to Start Investing in Real Estate?

Give More, Earn More: The Surprising Secret to Building Wealth as a Doctor with Bob Burg

How to Get the Tax Benefits When You Buy a STR at the End of the Year

Building Wealth That Lasts: Real Estate and Other Alternative Investments with Josh Magnuson

What the Ultra-Wealthy Know About Investing That You Don’t (Yet)

Mastering the Sale: The Other Half of Real Estate Investing Most People Ignore

The Ultimate Framework for Deciding When to Sell Your Rental Property

The Business of Breaking In: What I’ve Learned as a Physician Entrepreneur

5 Mistakes New Real-Estate Investors Make

How to Build Wealth with a Bias to Say “YES”

It All Starts with Belief: Breaking Through to Achieve the Impossible

Identity Redefined: The Power of ‘I Am Not!'

The Power of Patterns in Real Estate

Expand Your Relationships

How to Achieve Unconditional Happiness

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

Turning Knowledge into Action: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough

Are You Stuck in the "I Know This Already" Mindset?

Why Problems Are the Key to a Meaningful Life

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

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Insights from Leading Physician Entrepreneurs with Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. Bonnie Koo, and Dr. Sunny Smith

Three Ways Doctors Can Lower or Eliminate Their Income Taxes with Real Estate

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

How to Use Real Estate to Slash Your Tax Bill with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland

Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment? J Scott's 2024 Market Outlook

How to Use AI to Improve Your Real Estate Portfolio with Dr. Mark Allen

Ways to Shelter Income Without REPS with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland

What's Going on with Insurance Rates? with Tyler Kerlee

Bringing the FIRE to Las Vegas: Join us at Prosperity Conference 2025!

Best Real Estate Wealth-Building Ideas from the Past Year

Why Accountants Miss Real Estate Deductions

Wealth-Building with Rod Khleif and How Mindset Fuels Success

Building Wealth with Hotel to Multi-family Conversion Projects

Innovating Rentals Across Borders with Sébastien Grosjean

Our Top Experiences of the Past Year

From Burnout to Fulfillment Beyond the Scrubs with Dr. Jordan Frey

Our Favorite Books of Past Year

Syndication Capital Calls: What's missing from the conservation

The Depth of Determination: From a Real Estate Empire to Swimming the English Channel

10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio - Part 2

10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio - Part 1

Goal Setting Gone Wrong: Six Common Errors and Their Solutions

Overcoming Challenges with Ease as a Physician Entrepreneur and Investor

Aline & Carlos: How to Build a Successful Real Estate Portfolio with Assisted Living Facilities

How to Build a High-Cashflow Real Estate Business With Sober Living Homes with Rebecca and Scott Steenbergh