Welcome to The Josiah Smelser Show! Join me as we study and develop the mindset needed to achieve greatness. From accomplishing goals or building a business to achieving financial independence, this show is about conquering limiting beliefs to achieve next level results. Formerly the Daily Real Estate Investor podcast, the show has been rebranded as Josiah uses the financial independence he achieved through his 7-figure real estate investing business to bring you practical advice, valuable i ...
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Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.
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THE ADAM COPELAND PODCAST features Adam and his friends catching up on their lives, experiences, beliefs, and the paths they’ve taken. Their conversations meander across a wide array of topics, including travel, religion, parenting, politics, sports, culture, and personal stories. Meet some people you may not know — but probably would like to have in your friend group. Be inspired by everyday people making a difference and an impact in their communities.
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The Most Important Thing in Investing with Brandon Turner
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Josiah was recently a guest on the A Better Life show in Hawaii with Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and this is that episode. The topics on this episode include: the most important factor to look at in your investment portfolio how Josiah and his business partner built a $600k per year profitable real estate business, Is the short term retalal mar…
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How to Build a $600K/Year Rental Property Portfolio with NONE of Your Own Cash! with Josiah Smelser
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Josiah Smelser is a real estate investor and appraiser who built a $17 million portfolio from scratch, without using any of his own capital. In this episode, Josiah shares his incredible journey from growing up in a small town in Alabama, to living in Tanzania at the age of 12, where he had experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and re…
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25+ Deals per Year on a $0 Marketing Budget with Indar Lange
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With a college degree in electrical engineering, a young Indar Lange thought he’d take the “W2” path to wealth. That is, until he started paddling with a group of multimillionaires, and realized they all happened to invest in real estate… Today, you’ll hear how Indar went from not knowing a thing about real estate to becoming Hawaii’s biggest house…
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He Makes $1M/Year with “Banned” Short-Term Rentals | Jude Jean Paul Bernard
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Jude Jean Paul Bernard is a real estate investor, business owner, and philanthropist who’s bought and sold $100 million of property in New York City. In this episode, Jude shares how he bought his very first property with student loans, then “bet on himself” and went all-in on real estate in one of the most competitive markets on earth. Plus, how h…
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Graham Stephan & Andrei Jikh Reveal Their Wealth and Happiness Playbook for 2024
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Graham Stephan and Andrei Jikh are two of the BIGGEST personal finance YouTubers in the world, teaching millions how to build wealth and achieve financial freedom! But their paths to success are anything but ordinary. From a childhood in the circus to mastering the art of magic, Andrei's journey is a testament to embracing your unique skills and fi…
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From Flipping Couches to Flipping Companies - The Ryan Pineda Story
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In this episode, Josiah sits down with Ryan Pineda, the real estate investor and entrepreneur behind The Wealthy Way, to delve into his journey from professional baseball to couch flipping to becoming a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur. Ryan shares his insights on building his businesses, the importance of focus and determination, a…
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Think You Can't Make it in Real Estate? Tarl Yarber Quit THREE Times, Then Flipped 650 Houses!
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Tarl Yarber is a real estate mogul who's flipped over 650 houses and built a thriving events business from the ground up! But this isn't your typical "I got rich quick" story. He even quit real estate THREE TIMES before finally cracking the code. Tarl's journey is one of overcoming adversity, learning from HUGE mistakes (like racking up $14,000 in …
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My Bulletproof “Operating System” to go from 1 to 50 Rental Properties (with Wynn Williams)
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Wynn Williams is a former rodeo cowboy turned country music star and real estate investor. Wynn has big dreams of piling up enough passive cash flow to comfortably retire on, and in today’s show Cam and I walk him through my brand new “Real Estate Investor Operating System” (REIOS) and how he can apply it to blow past his goals. We’ve never done an…
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From the Projects to Ferrari-Driving 8-Figure Investor! Welby Accely
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Welby Accely may be a real estate investor with an enviable rental property portfolio and a flashy car... But his journey to wealth wasn’t a cake walk. Not by a long shot. In fact, Welby started life in government housing in Brooklyn… and found himself financially “wiped out” three times before experiencing the epiphany that made him a fortune flip…
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A Special Operations Veteran and Investor’s Advice for Making Millions and Living a Better Life
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Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran, real estate investor, and co-founder of the military investing community Active Duty Passive Income. Eric wakes up every day with a single mission: to end veteran homelessness. He’s also one of the best-connected people in the real estate investing world. Today he shares stories from before, duri…
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David Greene Shares 6 Ways to (Safely) Get Rich in TODAY’s Real Estate Market
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Ever heard the expression “what got you here won’t get you there”? It’s especially true for real estate investors today. Instead of finding great deals – or getting bailed out thanks to rising values – you’ve got to make great deals and unlock hidden value. So we brought in BiggerPockets Podcast host David Greene for a game of “How Do I…”, where he…
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Flipping 300 Houses After a Wildfire Destroyed Their Business and HGTV Show | Chenoa and David Rivera
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Chenoa and David Rivera are a real estate investing couple who starred in “Rustic Rehab” before narrowly escaping the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. Today, you’ll hear how they survived; the role they played rebuilding their hometown; how they find deals today; and why they recently went on a multifamily “buying spree.” Chenoa and Davi…
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203K Loan: The Ultimate Guide & Tips with Matt Porcaro
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Today Josiah chats with Matt Porcaro of the 203k Way and gets all the details on the 203k loan and how it works. Josiah walks through all the most asked questions on the 203k loan process and Matt discusses how this loan can provide funds for both acquiring and renovating the property. This is a creative option for house hacking your way to big equ…
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From Addiction and Burning $50K to “Hands Off” Rental Property Empire with Megan and Jeff Ahern
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Megan and Jeff Ahern are real estate investors who buy cash-flowing assets in the American heartland while living in an island paradise. But their journey to get here wasn’t an easy one, and today you’ll hear their incredible story from start to finish. Megan and Jeff openly share their evolution from party lifestyle and alcohol-fueled relationship…
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Scale Your Real Estate Business Fast with BIG Deals (Easier and Less Work, Too!)
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Should you build wealth one rental house at a time, or jump right into BIG deals like Grant Cardone recommends? Brandon reveals his answer to that question and delivers a masterclass on building a team that can buy and manage large, valuable properties – allowing you to build wealth much faster without some of the headaches that come with single fa…
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Become a Better Real Estate Investor with Michael Zuber of One Rental at a Time
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We made it! Episode 100 is here!! Thanks so much to you all for being a part of this journey!! Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of real estate investing with the incredible Michael Zuber of One Rental at a Time. Discover the strategies and stories that have helped countless individuals achieve financial independence thro…
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From Homeless Refugee to Financially Free by Buying 2 Rental Properties Every Year | Thach Nguyen
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Thach Nguyen is one of, if not the, most visible and popular real estate influencers online. And as he explains in this episode, the reason why is simple: his story. Today, you’ll hear it all: from catching the “last plane” out of Vietnam in 1975 and standing in lines at the food bank in Seattle, to becoming 7-figure real estate agent in his twenti…
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The Real Estate Opportunity You're Probably Overlooking with Marc Kuhn
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Marc Kuhn built a $25 million/year construction company from scratch and is now funneling his profits into a real estate asset you probably haven’t heard of. In this episode, Marc shares why he thinks “luxury storage” is the future; how he got into development and syndication after building his wealth in a blue-collar industry; and why he thinks bu…
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He Adds Millions to Your Net Worth by Solving a Single Problem | Pete Kelly
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Pete Kelly is the CEO of Apartment Life, which helps multifamily landlords slash their largest expense: vacancy. Pete’s organization works with multifamily building owners to place coordinators whose sole mission is to befriend, connect with, and assist residents in their day-to-day lives. The result? Tenants stay longer. And apartment building own…
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The BRRRR Strategy on Commercial Deals with Clint Harris
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Josiah sits down with Clint Harris of Nomad Capital and Clint shares his adventures in self-storage and the massive value-add BRRRR strategy deals his team has been doing. Get out your pencil and take some notes! Subscribe to the show and leave a 5 star review if you find value in the episode, and please share this episode with anyone you believe c…
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From College Dropout to Buying $50M of Real Estate with Tyler Cauble
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Tyler Cauble is a commercial real estate investor in Nashville, Tennessee. On today’s show: how he went from selling Cutco Knives door-to-door, to doing his first land deal with none of his own money, to using syndication to buy, renovate, rent, and refinance (BRRR) millions of dollars of commercial real estate in one of the hottest markets in the …
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Justin Waller: Working with Andrew Tate, Getting Kicked off Youtube, and Buying Real Estate as an "Insurance Policy”
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Justin Waller is a blue-collar millionaire, real estate investor, and influencer who teaches young men how to build wealth on Andrew Tate’s Real World community. A polarizing figure whose own channels were taken down by Youtube, Justin talked with us about his humble roots; how he built his massive construction company; his real estate investments;…
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In this episode, Josiah dives into the book The Millionaire Next Door and we learn how self-made millionaires build wealth the smart way. Josiah also discusses an exiting new opportunity to work with him 1 on 1 weekly in his new coaching/mentorship program which has limited spots available. Email Josiah at josiahsmelser@gmail.com or DM Josiah on In…
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No BS Advice for Getting Rich and in the Best Shape of Your Life with $500M Investor Ben Reinberg
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Ben Reinberg is a commercial real estate investor, philanthropist, futurist and biohacker. In this episode, Ben shares how he built a $500M empire from scratch – from getting started as an accountant, to experiencing a “light bulb moment” when auditing a billionaire, to taking down a 100,000 square-foot building on his very first deal. Ben also tal…
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Slash Your Tax Bill and Shield Your Wealth! My Real Estate CPA and Attorney Explain How
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Amanda Han and Mauricio Rauld are Brandon’s personal CPA and attorney, respectively. They both work with real estate investors of all stripes to help them avoid taxes (legally) and protect their assets. In this episode, they speak directly to 6 different types of investors ranging from newbie to syndicator – and break down how each type of investor…
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This episode is filmed from my beach front condo rental on my trip to interview on Brandon Turner's A Better Life podcast. In this episode, we discuss the advice you would give your younger self. What advice would you tell yourself if you could rewind the clock? *******Connect with Josiah: ******* YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - https://www.yo…
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From $40k/Year to 400 Houses with Cam Cathcart
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Cam Cathcart is a real estate investor who quickly scaled up to 100 deals/year and built enough savings to move his family to Maui. In this episode, Cam shares what separates new investors who take massive action from those who get stuck in analysis paralysis and breaks down how you can still find great deals in this market without spending a fortu…
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Brandon Turner is the founder of Open Door Capital and the BetterLife Tribe among other businesses. He controls 10,000 units worth $900 million and previously hosted the BiggerPockets Podcast. In this episode marking the 1-year anniversary of the show, producer Alex Felice interviews Brandon about why he left BiggerPockets; his extreme abundance mi…
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Brian Luebben is a real estate investor who quit his 6-figure job to travel the world and work for himself remotely. He teaches others how to do the same in his community, the Action Academy, and hosts a podcast by the same name. In this episode, Brian talks about ditching his corporate sales career, building rental property cash flow, and realizin…
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Adam Gilbert has helped more than 7,500 clients finally find a diet and exercise routine they can stick with consistently. His company, MyBodyTutor, offers daily coaching and accountability with a focus on mindset, psychology and habits. In this episode, Adam shares how his father’s health crisis inspired his life’s work; why a lack of consistency …
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In this episode, we go over my notes on the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. This is one of my favorite books and the insights here will help you set yourself up for success as you form new habits and eliminate bad habits from your life. Please leave me a 5 star review if you feel the show brought you value and share the episode with your friends…
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Grant Baldwin describes himself as a “normal dude” who has earned millions delivering 500+ paid speaking engagements around the world. He founded The Speaker Lab to teach what he’s learned about communication and connection – two of the most critical skills to advance your career or grow your business. In this episode, Grant talks about his journey…
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How I Turned a Dream into $200 Million a Year with Edwin Arroyave
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Today I sit down with business mogul Edwin Arroyave, and we hear his epic story of overcoming poverty and limiting beliefs to build businesses bringing in over $200 million in the last 12 months. This inspirational story will motivate you to take action on your big dreams and make the impossible, possible. Anything is possible with faith in God and…
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Brian Tibbs is a real estate investor, former missionary, and author whose book “The HACKER Method” reveals how he built a multimillion dollar net worth while making minimum wage overseas. In this episode, Brian spells out exactly how he achieved financial freedom with limited income, and makes the case that anyone can (but most won’t) do the same …
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What is the "One Thing" you need to focus on to accomplish your life's purpose? And are you giving proper focus to that one thing? In this episode, I share my notes from reading the book The One Thing by Gary Keller. Please leave me a 5 star review if you feel the show brought you value and share the episode with your friends. *******Connect with J…
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John Cooper is the lead singer and founding member of Skillet, one of the best-selling Christian rock groups of all time. He’s also a podcaster and author whose latest book is called “Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction.” John sits down with Brandon to talk about the band’s rise; raising a family while touring…
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Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, one of the world’s most impactful and highly-rated charities. In this episode, you’ll learn how Scott walked away from his “degenerate” life as a nightclub promoter; how volunteering on a hospital ship inspired him to launch a charity despite having no money and no experience; and the life and busine…
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Investing RNs Tackle Mobile Home Park Investing
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In this podcast episode, Josiah interviews Josh and Colin of the Investing RN podcast as they share their inspiring story of combining their W2 as nurses along with mobile-home park investing in their pursuit to reach financial freedom. Josh and Colin's experience as W2 medical professionals and their venture into real estate investing serves as an…
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Bob and Linda Lotich are authors and personal finance teachers whose work has reached 15 million people over 15+ years. In this episode, they tell the story of rebuilding their own "financial house of cards" in their 20s, how simplicity helps you build wealth, talking about money with your spouse, spenders vs. savers in marriages, and how they beca…
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Noah Kagan is an entrepreneur, Youtube creator, and author whose company, AppSumo, does $80M+ in annual revenue. In this episode, Noah explains the framework behind his new book, "Million Dollar Weekend" and walks you through the process of launching 7-figure business in 48 hours. He even puts Brandon to the test, challenging him to produce a busin…
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Diego Corzo is a real estate investor and agent, entrepreneur, and advocate for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. In this episode, Diego shares his story of immigrating from Peru at age 9; overcoming a speech disorder; and seeking out successful mentors who helped him become a millionaire through real estate and busi…
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Real Estate Investing with Purpose with Ann-Marie Vargas
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Ann-Marie Vargas shares her story of going from humble beginnings to success through real estate investing. She discusses how she formed partnerships to take deals down as well as how she has been able to make money birddogging deals for other investors. She also talks about her faith and what is most important to her in life. Please leave me a 5 s…
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Aaron Hale is a former Army bomb disposal tech who, after being severely injured in Afghanistan and losing his sight and hearing, has gone on to run ultramarathons, start a successful confections company, and build a cash-flowing real estate portfolio. In this episode, you'll hear why Aaron left a cushy gig as a Navy chef to tackle one of the riski…
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Scott Donnell is a financial literacy expert and serial entrepreneur who has helped more than 6 million families learn how to earn, spend, save and invest. In this episode, Scott shares the exact steps you can take to instill healthy, wealthy money habits in your kids and family. He also talks about: - Why Gen Z is pessimistic about their economic …
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David Pere is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who's helped tens of thousands of fellow military veterans accelerate their journey to financial freedom through his From Military to Millionaire podcast, books, Facebook group, Youtube channel, events, and War Room mastermind. In this episode, David talks about transitioning from the military (or any W-2 c…
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Valentina Brega is the founder of Hire Train VA, which helps busy entrepreneurs reclaim their time by hiring world-class support staff. In this episode, Valentina shares her story of immigrating to the U.S. from the poorest country in Europe, and – with just $400, a 1-year-old daughter and no car – building a skill set while working remotely and ev…
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Brian Murray is an investor, best-selling author of three books about multifamily real estate, Co-founder and Key Principal of Open Door Capital, and ultramarathoner. In this episode, Brian talks about his investing journey from $30,000 teacher salary to $1 Billion assets under management, his partnership with Brandon, embracing long-distance runni…
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Dr. Tom Walters is an orthopedic physical therapist, author, and the face of the wildly popular Rehab Science Instagram and Youtube channels. In this episode, he reflects on some of the most common questions surrounding regarding pain, injury, exercise, and treatment. Tom also talks about: -What exactly physical therapy is and how it compares to ot…
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Brandon Novak is a keynote speaker, author, former professional skateboarder/TV star, and intervention specialist who reclaimed his life from addiction in 2015. In this episode, Brandon walks us through his remarkable journey from sleeping in abandoned houses as a homeless heroin addict to owning and operating several sober living facilities and ea…
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How to Use Real Estate to Avoid W2 Taxes (Legally) with Semi-Retired MD
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Want to completely eliminate your W2 taxes and start building wealth this year? If so, this episode is for you! This episode covers how Leti and Kenji leverage real estate to save 6 figures on their W2 taxes as high-income earning medical professionals. In this podcast episode, Josiah interviews Leti and Kenji of Semi-Retired MD as they share their…
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