Doctors Building Wealth is a weekly podcast hosted by Leti and Kenji, a physician couple who achieved financial freedom, that digs deep to uncover the mindset, habits and strategies separating wealthy doctors from those who are not. Specifically, what are the financial, emotional and educational choices physicians can make daily to live a truly wealthy life.
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Join Laura Scales (she/her), a dedicated arts facilitator, career counselor, and the CEO of Living Arts Detroit as she chats with both experienced and emerging artistic professionals who have ignited their creativity and shaped their careers to thrive while living in the arts.
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Innovating Rentals Across Borders with Sébastien Grosjean
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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 heigh…
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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 the…
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From Burnout to Fulfillment Beyond the Scrubs with Dr. Jordan Frey
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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 tra…
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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 …
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Theatrical Technical Direction and the Merits of Education with Danny Halminiak
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SEASON ONE FINALE?!? Living in the Arts will be back soon with bonus episodes, live episodes, meeting the team deep dives, and a lively second season on the way!! Today’s interview is with Danny Halminiak, a professional theatrical technical director who has worked everywhere from multi-million dollar theaters to where he now resides helping youth …
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Syndication Capital Calls: What's missing from the conservation
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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 …
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Be Fearless and Work with Kathryn Vandervalk
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Today’s interview is with fiction writer Katie Vandervalk, the VP of content strategy, entertainment and beauty & style groups at Dotdash Meredith, novelist, and screenwriter. Her driven, get it done attitude pairs with her sense of humor and vulnerability to have me constantly learning each time we speak. We’re going to learn about her path into c…
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The Depth of Determination: From a Real Estate Empire to Swimming the English Channel
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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 …
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Being Intentional with Videographer Lowell Thomas
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Today’s interview is with Lowell Thomas, a videographer, photographer, and . As a freelancer, he has been featured in The Root, American Theatre Magazine, Teen Vogue, Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, and more. We’re going to learn a bit about making movies, how to choose who you work with, and that caring for your mind is caring for your proces…
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10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio - Part 2
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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 …
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Follow the Passion with Resident Teaching Artist Karilú Alarcón Forshee
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Today’s interview is with Karilú Alarcón Forshee, a performer and dancer from Juárez, Mexico. She currently serves as Living Arts’ resident Teaching Artist, and has been teaching in each of our programs for well over a decade. We’re going to learn about the experience of being seen, making life a little better, and paying attention to what’s beyond…
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10 Keys to Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio - Part 1
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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,…
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Life in the Gaming Industry with Alec Frey
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Today’s interview is with Alec Frey, a senior producer and production director at Obsidian Entertainment. His portfolio includes contributions to a string of celebrated video game titles, such as "Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire," "Tyranny," "The Outer Worlds," and, most recently, his role as the production director for "Pentiment." We’re going to …
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Goal Setting Gone Wrong: Six Common Errors and Their Solutions
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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…
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Finding the Right Questions with MC Steffen
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Today’s interview is with a decade long friend of mine, MC Steffen. MC is a director, writer, and instructor whose expertise in the personal essay has led to a varied career. We’re going to learn about solo performance, the college essay, curiosity, and self employment. One takeaway I can offer you already? “Find the question that your story can an…
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Overcoming Challenges with Ease as a Physician Entrepreneur and Investor
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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 doe…
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Today’s interview is with Tina El Gamal, an inspirational multi-hyphenate I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time during our interview. Tina is an actor, director, arts administrator, fundraising consultant, theater-leader, and activist. We’re going to learn about how they navigate the balance between personal artistic practice and full ti…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Dentist's Pivot to Coaching with Dr. Laura Brenner
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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 …
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Do Not Give Up with Connor Shioshita Pickett
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Today’s interview is with Connor Shioshita Pickett, a theatermaker and arts worker in Chicago. Currently, Connor serves as the Artistic Director of the Neo Futurist Theater. We’re going to learn more about his path into the arts, his own artistic practices, and some key advice for freelancers. For more, listen now! If you enjoyed this interview, Co…
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Charting a New Course from Clinical Practice to Entrepreneurship
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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, highlight…
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Maximizing Wealth in Medicine: Dr. Tod Stillson's Real Estate Investment Blueprint
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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 …
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Building a Stethoscope Charms Business through Resilience with Dr. Jennifer Namazy
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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 e…
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‘Life on Your Terms’ Unpacked: Leti & Kenji Dive into Their New Book on Wealth Building Choices
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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…
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From Urology to Real Estate: Dr. Ian Thompson’s Path to Impact Investing and Global Philanthropy
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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 compari…
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From Scalpel to Startup: Dr. Mark Soliman’s Journey to Building the LinkedIn for Surgeons
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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 …
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Unlocking Purposeful Success: A Blueprint for High-Earning Women with Dr. Hala Sabry
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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-manage…
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How to Lead a Boundless Life with Mauro Reppaci
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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…
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Building and Acquiring Businesses with Dr. Nirav Shah
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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 tr…
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Going International: Buying an Italian Villa
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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 friend…
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How I Started flipMD and Sold it in Less Than Two Years with Dr. Gregory Hanson
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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 lit…
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A whole new way to think about money with Dr. Latifat Akintade
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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, o…
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Why You Need to Join a Mastermind, ft. Dr. Peter Kim, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Bonnie Koo
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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 im…
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Stop Saying You Don’t Have Enough Time to Invest in Real Estate
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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 ha…
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The dos and don'ts for physician entrepreneurs with Dr. Sharon McLaughlin
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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. Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us k…
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You Won’t Get Rich Unless You Change This One Thing
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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. Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment and let us know on our socials! Also, don’t forget to share and leave us a 5 star review…
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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…
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Real Estate Professional Status vs Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole
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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!) Have someone who you think should be featured in a future episode? Comment…
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Building a Portfolio of 1000 Low-Income Housing Units with John Brauc
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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, t…
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How to maximize tax write-offs for your real estate business with Nick Aiola
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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 p…
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Putting Your Intimate Relationship First with Kate Mangona
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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 Mango…
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Why I Switched from Flipping to Investing in Multifamily with J Scott
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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 flippe…
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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 c…
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How Real Estate Led to Revolutionizing Women’s Healthcare with Shama and Sipra
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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 …
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From Full-time Physician to Successful Entrepreneur, Interview with Katrina Ubell
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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 overc…
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Why We Created a Short-Term Rental Course
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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 wer…
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Is Real Estate Asset Protection Worth It?
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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 asse…
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Key Lessons from Real Estate Investing During the Pandemic
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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, t…
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Logistics of being a Digital Nomad with Family
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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 …
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How to recession-proof your real estate portfolio
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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…
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