Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing the man named as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate by Bloomberg/BusinessWeek. Doug Duncan is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae where he is responsible for forecasts and analyses for the economy, housing and mortgage markets. He leads the Fannie Mae Corporate House Price Forecast Working Group which reports to the Finance Committee. Under his leadership, Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research Group (ESR) won the NABE Outlook Award, presented annually for the most accurate GDP and Treasury note yield forecasts, in both 2015 and 2016. He was the first recipient in the award's history to capture the honor two years in a row. In addition, ESR was awarded by Pulsenomics for best home price forecast. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Duncan was Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. And he's here with us in this episode of the Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com

The pandemic has caused a lot of pain in this country, but it has also jolted some people into a new reality. For many, that's the ability to work remotely and all the benefits that come with that, including a less expensive place to live, more free time, and more money to save or invest in things like real estate. Will Pleskow is one of the people living this kind of newly discovered reality. The 29-year-old tech worker moved from an expensive apartment in San Francisco to a sunny, less expensive place in Palm Beach, Florida. And that's given him tremendous personal and financial freedom. In today's episode, he talks about the simple steps he took that are making such a big difference in his life, and what he's planning on doing next. www.RealWealthShow.com

The real estate roadmap is changing. We have a new administration that will implement new policies at a time when the economy is also recovering from the pandemic. We can expect change, but it doesn't have to be scary. In fact, today's guest says there's plenty that consumers and real estate investors can look forward to, in terms of real estate, and she's here to share some of her ideas about what she sees as opportunities. Kathleen Kramer has been in the real estate business for more than a quarter century. She's worked as a mortgage originator and real estate broker, and has closed over 2,500 transactions for more than $1 billion in volume. She's currently a note investor, and tracks economic issues for real estate investors in Southern California. She and her husband, Michael have also personally invested in many kinds of real estate deals, including single- and multi-family rentals, commercial property, land development, and other real estate investment vehicles. Her website: https://libertyre.net/ www.RealWealthShow.com

How do you go from a small fishing village in Ireland to coming to the U.S. and flipping over 350 homes, keeping some as rentals and retiring in your early 40's. Well, our guest today is going to tell us how he did that. Colin has been investing in the U.S. since 2009. During that time, he's bought and sold more than $100 million worth of real estate in the Tampa Bay area. He's an expert in foreclosure auctions, along with wholesaling, tax investing, note investing, private lending, and more. www.RealWealthShow.com

This is another installment of our Real Wealth Story interview series, and an update on one we've done before! Maggie is a long-time Real Wealth employee who hit the road with her hubby Marc a few years ago, and took her job with her. Maggie is one of the reasons that Real Wealth went totally remote because it worked so well with Maggie. Their story is inspiring. They don't own a home or a lot of possessions, but that's given them the freedom to travel, and the funds to buy investment property. In this episode, Maggie and Marc join Kathy and Rich Fettke for an update on how they turned a lifestyle vision into a reality, what they've learned along the way, how the pandemic has impacted their plans, and their thoughts on the meaning of "real wealth." www.RealWealthShow.com

In this episode, we bring you another Real Wealth Story with both Kathy and Rich Fettke as hosts. Our guest is someone who came to the United States as a refugee from the Soviet Union. He emigrated here with his mother out of fear for their lives, and has worked hard to rebuild his life in a free society -- first in the information technology field, and currently as a real estate investor and fund manager. Mike Zlotnik joined Tempo Funding, LLC in 2009 as a managing partner, and Vice President of funding operations. Also known as "Big Mike", he assumed the responsibility of CEO in 2014 and has since founded the TF Management Group and three new investment funds. He holds a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, participates in various real estate and mastermind investor groups, and hosts a podcast for investors called "Big Mike Fund Podcast." www.RealWealthShow.com

This is the first in a new series called Real Wealth Stories with both Kathy and Rich Fettke as hosts. They have been fascinated by the life-changing stories they've heard from our network members and investors, so they thought it would be inspiring to share some of these stories on the Real Wealth Show. As you may know, we define Real Wealth as having the money and the freedom to live life on your own terms. Today's guest is taking action on that idea, and is on track, with his wife, for early retirement. Kevin and Michelle Yu are two 30-somethings with W2 jobs in the Sacramento area, but are also passionate about passively investing in real estate. They see it as an avenue that will lead to a more secure retirement in a shorter amount of time, hopefully. Michelle couldn't make it for the interview after a sleepless night with their one-year-old, but Kevin fills us in on how they got started, what they've bought so far, and what they are planning for the future to realize their real estate goals. www.RealWealthShow.com

While 2020 has been a difficult year for many people, the CARES Act has provided some unique tax deductions. But they won't last forever so it's important to take advantage of them now. Today's guest will talk about these one-time tax strategies, and how investors can use them to save thousands of dollars. Toby is a nationally-renowned tax attorney who agreed to come on the Real Wealth Show as a preview to a webinar he's hosting with us this Thursday, December 17th. It's called "Last-Minute Tax Strategies for 2020" and it's free for RealWealth members. If you're not yet a member, it's easy to sign up, for free. Just go to www.join.realwealth.com. www.RealWealthShow.com

Becoming a doctor is certainly a difficult goal to achieve, but one that comes with big rewards in terms of helping people become healthy and earning a healthy paycheck. But it can be high stress and very demanding. Our guest today has been down that road and decided that she wanted more free time for her family, friends, personal pursuits, and adventure. That's why she switched careers from practicing medicine to investing in real estate. Dr. Patricia Red Hawk was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia to become a family physician. And, she currently lives with her wife and kids in the Pacific Northwest. She's the CEO of the Red Hawk Property Group and the Welliott Investment Group, is a frequent public speaker, and loves to swim, ride motorcycles, race sailboats, and teach people about investing and building wealth. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest is a true inspiration for both men and women around the globe. She's always felt confident enough to speak up for herself and others, and she's used that talent to build an impressive real estate empire. Ashley Wilson has more than ten years of experience as a real estate investor. It started with renting out rooms in her home, and turned into a full-time real estate investing business. She's now been involved with more than $60 million worth of real estate transactions for both single- and multi-family properties. Ashley co-founded Bar Down Investments (www.bardowninvestments.com) with her husband, Kyle, and authored a newly-released book about women in real estate called "The Only Woman in the Room." She's also an active member of The Real Estate InvestHER Community. www.RealWealthShow.com

2020 has been a tough year, and one that probably everyone in the world could say: "I'm happy that it's almost over!" In this episode, Rich Fettke will talk about how to practice gratefulness and create a positive mindset in time for Thanksgiving, and the New Year! www.RealWealthShow.com

Erica Marston went from stay-at-home mom to real estate pro with a little inspiration from Robert Kiyosaki and Real Wealth Network. She started investing about four years ago, and she now owns ten properties in three states. You'll find out how she did it and what's next in this episode. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest started off as a pharmacist who wanted to create passive income so he decided to invest in rental properties. Ketan Patel didn't have a lot of money, but discovered that a shift in mindset would help him get rid of the fears and beliefs that held him back. He now helps other real estate entrepreneurs as a transformational coach. www.RealWealthShow.com

With the stock market and real estate at record highs, and now a change in U.S. leadership, a lot of people are concerned about a potential correction. Today's guest has been studying these things for a long time and he's got some insights and predictions for the real estate market in this episode of the Real Wealth Show. Bruce Norris of the Norris Group is known for his ability to forecast long-term market trends and timing. He is an active investor, hard money lender, and real estate educator with over 35 years experience. He's been involved in more than 2,000 real estate transactions as a buyer, seller, builder, and money partner. www.RealWealthShow.com

Our guest today sent me a very sweet note. In it he said, "Having been a listener of your podcast for several years, I have learned about replacing my W-2 income with passive income from real estate investing." Well, that got my attention, so I invited David Vernich onto the Real Wealth Show to tell us how he's created a passive income stream, while working full time. David is a commercial loan officer who specializes in investor loans for the purchase of single-family rentals. He's also a long-time investor who started buying rental properties in 2007 and now co-owns more than 120 rental units www.RealWealthShow.com

Getting started in real estate doesn't have to be a difficult process. It just requires getting started. And the more you learn, the faster you'll want to get on it. Today's guest was working for a tech startup just 3 years ago - and it happened to be a real estate platform. And he was required to learn about real estate investing as part of the job. Well, like many of us, he got hooked, and thirty days later he bought his first four-plex as a house hack. Over the next two-and-a-half years, he grew his portfolio to 22 units, all in the St. Louis area where he lives. He's with me today, to share his story and offer some rock-solid advice for people wanting to get into the real estate rental business. www.RealWealthShow.com

Do you have a particular market where you'd like to own some rental property? Is it a market that you don't find listed on our website or haven't been able to get help with as an investor? Are you looking to purchase an investment property that may or may not be turnkey with property management? Maybe you'd prefer to renovate the property yourself? Or buy a home that you live in now and rent later? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you will love what we're unveiling at RealWealth. We are creating a network of RealWealth Certified Agents in markets outside our 18 core metros to give investors more options. Today, our Director of Investor Relations and Investment Counselor, Ben Erik Smith is with me to talk about this new national brokerage, and what it means for people interested in buying investment properties outside our established areas, and possibly in your own backyard! Ben has helped our members find hundreds of rental properties as an investment counselor. He's now in charge of launching our national brokerage. Welcome, Ben! www.RealWealthShow.com

The housing market is red hot. The national median home price rose 13% year-over-year in September. Active listings fell 28% to an all-time low. Sales of new U.S. homes accelerated by 4.8% in August, to an annual rate of one-million units. That's the highest since 2006. New home inventory fell to a 3.3 months of supply lowest level on records that go back to 1963. Will this home buying frenzy last? Or maybe we're in a new kind of COVID-influenced bubble? Who better to give us an update on the new home market than Robert D. Dietz, Ph.D. He's the chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, with a focus on housing and economic trends, the home building industry, survey research, and policy analysis. www.RealWealthShow.com

Demand for single-family homes is skyrocketing in some markets, and the new build-to-rent trend is on fire to help meet that demand. Today on the Real Wealth Show, we'll hear from a property manager in Florida who's in the middle of this new rental strategy. He says demand is so strong, there's no shortage of tenants and that investors are lining up for newly available homes. Today's interview is also a preview of a virtual live event that we're hosting tomorrow. We'll have a panel of investors comparing their experiences with both turnkey and new rental homes, along with builders and property managers who can talk about what's available. The event is free. You need to be a RealWealth member, but it's free to sign up at realwealthshow.com, and free to attend the event. Here's Chris, with some very valuable information on several hot build-to-rent markets in Florida as well as Atlanta.

In this episode of the Real Wealth Show, you'll hear from a cash flow expert who retired "twice" by the age of 39. Chris Miles worked as a traditional financial advisor and stock coach for years, but now calls himself an anti-financial advisor who teaches people how to quickly get their money working for them (hint: he's big on real estate and not so big on 401k's.) He's also the author of "Beyond Rice & Beans," the host of "The Chris Miles Money Show" podcast, and he's been featured in U.S. News, CNN Money, Bankrate.com, and EOFire. His website: www.moneyripples.com www.RealWealthShow.com

It used to feel like real estate investing was a man's world. Not that long ago, you'd see just a few women in a roomful of men at a real estate event. But that dynamic is changing. I have personally witnessed the transformation, and have met some amazing women who are closing that real estate gender gap. My guest today is Monick Halm. She is one of those amazing women with an incredible story of success. It started with the purchase of a first home, and progressed from there. She abandoned her career as an attorney, and now has more than 14 years of experience as a real estate investor, syndicator, and developer. Today Monick and her husband, Peter, own more than 1300 rental units in six states. That includes some commercial properties that she says are pandemic-proof. Monick is also the founder of a group called Real Estate Investor Goddesses to help other women achieve financial freedom through real estate -- and, she's a best-selling author, podcast host, real estate strategy mentor, interior designer, world traveler (when there isn't a pandemic), and the mother of three kids. If you'd like to learn more about how to be a savvy real estate investor, you can get lots of information right here at www.RealWealthShow.com. It's free to join, and free to access a wealth of information.

The pandemic has dealt a painful blow to individuals, companies, and local governments across the nation. The economic losses hit every state, but we're now seeing an uneven recovery from market to market. Somehow, real estate is an overall winner with home sales surging in most markets. And while that may be pent up demand from a spring buying season that never happened, or a rush to get out of cities and into suburbs, over the long term, real estate investors need to pay attention to which metro areas will recover their job base the fastest. With me today is John Boyd of The Boyd Company. His company provides real estate and management counsel to major North American companies like Boeing, Chevron, JP Morgan Chase, and Visa International. He's here to explain how the U.S. business environment is changing because of COVID-19, and why that will turn some markets into winners, and some into losers. At RealWealth.com we have a list of metro areas that we think will rebound the fastest - and where housing will continue to be in demand - even during recessions. Visit RealWealth.com for details.

Sometimes a parent's financial advice may be annoying at the time it's given, but wise children who listen to it and follow the advice can skip many years of struggle. That's what happened to a former Silicon Valley technology expert. Our guest today listened to his dad, and agreed to buy a piece of property in San Jose back in the 1990s. Well, you can probably guess where that led him. With the appreciation from that one investment, he was able to launch a full-time real estate career, and, he has some stories to tell. Paul Fogarty is here to share the ups and downs of owning various kinds of properties from single-family homes and condos to multi-family and commercial properties, here in California and out-of-state. www.RealWealthShow.com

Imagine moving to a new country where you can't even speak the language and don't really know the culture, and still trying to stake your claim and become a successful, contributing citizen. Our guest today did just that. Alex Kholodenko immigrated to the U.S. from the Ukraine 20 years ago, barely speaking English and with very little money. Today, he has a successful full-time career working as a technology professional in the Silicon Valley. On the side, he's also built an impressive passive income real estate portfolio that he hopes will guarantee that his family will never go hungry. In today's interview, he'll share the ups and downs of his real estate story, with plenty of tips for people just getting started. www.RealWealthShow.com

What if you could own a rental property and the government paid the rent every single month? The program is historically known as "Section 8" but has evolved over the years into something called the "Housing Choice Voucher Program." That means that tenants who qualify for the subsidy can use their vouchers to rent from any landlord that accepts them. That's turned into a pandemic goldmine for investors who already have these tenants in place. They don't have to worry about collecting the rent. Our guest today knows all about the voucher program in Chicago. He provides renovated properties and management to investors and most of his business involves tenants with subsidized housing. You'll hear details on how the program works along with a wealth of information for investors wanting to know more about the Chicago rental market. www.RealWealthShow.com

We're living through an unusual time right now. We've been thrown out of our normal routines into a pandemic survival mode while a cultural and political war rages around us. The situation has put many of us into a state of uncertainty over our physical health, our finances, our cultural heritage, and our political future. And when uncertainty strikes, it's time to ask questions which is the heart of my interview today. Mark Victor Hansen changed the world with his Chicken Soup for the Soul series. And today he's back with more wisdom, along with his wife Crystal Hansen. They have co-authored a new book called "Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny." It's all about asking the right questions as a guide toward the discovery of your dreams and the creation of your best self. And, it's something that we all might need to do as we re-establish ourselves in a post-COVID-19 world. www.RealWealthShow.com

Many people wait to invest in real estate until they have a bucket of money. But sometimes filling that bucket takes longer than expected. The good news is, you don't have to own a property to make money from it. Our guest today is short-term rental entrepreneur, who's built his business on something called "rental arbitrage." This strategy entails leasing a property and then getting permission to re-lease it as a short term rental. Jon Bell started master leasing properties and renting them out on Airbnb just a few years ago, and is now bringing in about $40,000 a year "net" as a side hustle to his full-time job. And this is the bucket of money he's using to buy long-term rentals. In today's podcast, he'll talk about how he did it, and why he feels it's a relatively "risk free" investing strategy.You can learn more about Jon Bell and rental arbitrage at www.ShortTermSage.com www.RealWealthShow.com

California is not considered a landlord-friendly state. That means laws lean toward the tenant rights, not so much the property owner's rights - which means it may be difficult to evict a non-paying tenant. Additionally, property prices are high. And even though rents are also high, they are not in line with the property price. For example, in some states, you can buy a brand new home for $200,000 that rents for $1600 per month. In California, the property might be twice that price for the same amount of rent, which translates to low cap rates. Our guest today has figured out a way to address both those issues and turn his California rentals into passive cash flow machines. And the most impressive part of this story -- he's only 27 years old. Ryan Chaw is a pharmacist by profession who began investing just four years ago. He also likes to teach other people how to do what he's doing, and he's here to share that strategy. www.RealWealthShow.com

Life is full of risk. And the risk helps us be smarter, and more strategic in the things we do. Unfortunately, the fear of failure can keep people from ever even trying. And then when we do try and fail, then going for it again can be terrifying. But I assure you, anyone who is a pro at anything took a lot of falls. Our guest today knew real estate was risky, but he was willing to jump in anyway. He learned some tough lessons, but he pulled himself back up and jumped back in. Now he's doing some really cool things with tax liens that I can't wait to share with you. and he's using those profits to buy cash flow rentals in growing markets. Darnell Randall was born and raised in Los Angeles, where owning real estate can be pretty cost prohibitive. So he's found other options. And while some didn't work out as expected, he didn't give up. Today he's here to share what's working and what his plans are next. He's a regular member at our RealWealth events, and we're so happy to have him here on the Real Wealth Show! www.RealWealthShow.com

Real estate in California is often unattainable goal for many people, and as prices continue go up, so do the down payments. Yet, so many Californians know that real estate is what builds long-term wealth, especially now that the Fed has printed trillions of dollars to stimulate the economy. Increasing the money supply generally drives up asset values further. That's great if you already own real estate but makes it even more difficult to get in if you're just starting out. Today's guests knew they couldn't afford a home in the San Francisco Bay Area but they wanted to get into real estate anyway. So three years ago, Erik and Jodie Carlson dove into the learning process, reading lots of books and listening to podcasts. After about a year, they jumped in and started buying single-family rentals located no where near their home in the Bay Area, a home they rent by the way. They are going to tell us how they did it on today's Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com

If you're hoping to enjoy your golden years with enough money to retire, you might find today's episode very enlightening. Today's guest hit his 65th birthday with a nest egg that just wasn't big enough, and decided to try real estate investing. He's now seven years into his investing plan, owns several single family rentals, and plans to buy some more. David Jackson is with me today to tell us how he got started, and is hoping his story will inspire other seniors without enough retirement funds to invest in real estate. www.RealWealthShow.com

There's a lot of talk about fake news out there. There's a lot of confusion about who to believe. There's a massive communication breakdown, in general, not just within our country, but between countries, organizations, friends, and families. I thought it would be a great time to invite my husband, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Real Wealth, Rich Fettke, onto the Real Wealth Show to talk about how he helped his clients when he was a business and personal coach, and also me, as my partner in life, to be a better communicator. I thought he could bring us some really great insights. www.RealWealthShow.com

They've come a long way -- from high school sweethearts to long-time spouses who've reached financial independence. And, they have made it happen with real estate. Today's guests are Scott and Caroline Ceniza-Levine. They built a real estate portfolio and hit their financial goal in their late 40's. Scott was able to retire from his IT job three years ago, and Caroline says she only works on "passion projects" because she is now job optional. They are from New York but spend much of their time at their current primary home in Northeast Florida. So what did it take to accomplish this task? What did they buy and where? Hint: They have a few rentals in Costa Rica. And, what tips would they like to share for other aspiring real estate investors? I'm pleased to have Scott and Caroline with me today to share their story. www.RealWealthShow.com

Are we looking at another foreclosure crisis? Or is all this government stimulus going to save the economy? Will the jobs come back? Will demand grow for rental housing? What's the upside for real estate investors? Our guest today is a leading economist and recognized authority on personal finance, U.S. housing, and economic trends. Cristian deRitis is Deputy Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics and was named on two U.S. patents for credit modeling. He created loss forecasting and stress testing systems for financial institutions. He joined Moody's in 2008, after serving as a director with Fannie Mae. He was also an adjunct professor of economics at Johns Hopkins University. www.RealWealthShow.com

How would you like a little good news on real estate today? Goodness knows we're inundated with plenty of bad news these days. And it's not surprising. We're navigating through a very unusual situation right now. And the "unknown" is generating a lot of fear and creating a lot of questions about when we'll bounce back economically, and how the COVID-19 bug will change the way we do business and lead our personal lives. As real estate investors, we must also be prepared for changes in the housing industry and the lives of our tenants. Will the economy recover quickly? Will the housing market hold up? Will the jobs come back? What will tenants want and need in a work-from-home world? What about single-family rentals, Airbnb, and housing for students and seniors? There are a lot of moving parts, but our guest today joins me with years of experience in real estate and business strategy. Rick Sharga is the founder of consulting firm CJ Patrick. He's also had high-profile positions at Auction.com, RealtyTrac, Ten-X, and Carrington Mortgage Holdings, and is frequently quoted by major media outlets. Today, he'll share some valuable insights on how this pandemic will likely play out, and it's not all bad news. Rick sees light at the end of the tunnel. Welcome, Rick. If you'd like to see which metros we think will recover the quickest, visit www.RealWealthShow.com.There you'll find detailed market data along with a list of rental property providers and property management companies highly rated by our members.

The Federal government's $2 trillion CARES Act rescue package has something for just about everyone, but it's not always obvious what applies and what doesn't. There may be several ways that each person can benefit, and today, our guest will talk about how the CARES Act impacts people with self-directed retirement accounts. Kaaren Hall is the founder and CEO of UDirect IRA Services in Irvine, California. She started the company in the midst of the Great Recession after the stock market crashed. She's been helping people move their retirement funds into self-directed IRAs since then, so they can invest in things like real estate, land, startups, and more. Before that, she spent 20 years in mortgage banking, real estate, and property management. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest works in a much-needed but highly-challenged industry -- residential assisted living homes. He was very early to see the impact the coronavirus could have on his business and the economy in general -- even when most people, including world leaders, called it a hoax or a bad flu. Where did he find the information he needed to make critical business decisions when so many others couldn't see it, and fought hard against the bad news? Loe Hornbuckle was making good money running a car dealership, but was not fulfilled. He started to learn about real estate investing as a business, and eventually chose residential assisted living as his asset class of choice. He is now CEO and founder of Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care which he calls"the boutique assisted living company" with 5 locations in Dallas and a total of 40 beds. Has has two developments in TX and Louisiana, totaling 300 beds and an estimated value of $45M. I've personally been very impressed with how quickly he learned about this pandemic, and has helped many others understand the implications -- if they're willing to listen. www.RealWealthShow.com

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had the biggest one-day percentage drops since October of 1987 — and the Nasdaq joined the Dow in bear-market territory, which is commonly defined as a drop of at least 20% -- as fears of the coronavirus grow, coupled with oil wars and uncertainties around the 2020 Presidential election. Friday, March 13th, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the US. Soon after, stocks started to rally in late trading. These are scary, volatile times. What does it mean for real estate investors? The record-setting 11-year bull run for stocks has come to a screeching halt. Is the party over or is this just a temporary hiccup? Or cough? Today's guest has been on the Real Wealth Show before sharing his insights on the strongest U.S. markets for residential and commercial real estate. John Boyd is Principal of The Boyd Company, which was founded in 1975, and provides real estate and management counsel to leading North American banking and financial services companies. Clients include Boeing, Chevron, JP Morgan Chase, Visa International, Pratt & Whitney, PepsiCo, UPS, and other Fortune 500 firms. www.RealWealthShow.com

"What's all this nonsense about? People are freaking out over nothing. More people die from the flu and no one freaks out about getting the flu. I'm hosting my event anyway. The strong can attend, the weak can stay home. I'm going to live my life as normal. I'm definitely still taking that trip." These are a just a few of the things people are talking about on Facebook. There's a lot of talk out there. A lot of confusion. A lot of people spreading false information. False cures. False conspiracy theories. Like the idea that COVID-19 was made in a lab, that it was created as a political attack against Trump to bring down the economy and wipe out his voter base, and that the powers that be wanted an excuse to reset the economy... I was one of those people in denial about 2 weeks ago. I was flying across the country, going to large events with 700+ people, shaking hands, sharing food and drinks... and now I don't want to even leave my house. In fact, this morning, Friday the 13th, I woke up like I was in a horror movie. My daughter is in Prague for her semester abroad. She has a few friends there and thought it would be OK to stay and travel Europe while everything is on sale. She wasn't worried because she's 20 and not really the demographic for a coronavirus zombie attack. But she woke me up on Facetime in tears because all borders are about to shut down, everyone has to stay inside, and she wasn't sure if she could get home. We booked a flight immediately to leave first thing in the morning, and are hoping it won't be cancelled. These are scary times. Today's show is going to address what's really going on and whether or not we should be concerned. Whether it's just a bad flu, or a hoax. A couple of weeks ago I started to listen to my friend and colleague Chris Martenson. Chris is a PhD from Duke, and MBA from Cornell and spends his time geeking out as an economic researcher and futurist specializing in energy and resource depletion. He is co-founder of PeakProsperity.com (along with Adam Taggart). As one of the early econo-bloggers who forecasted the housing market collapse and stock market correction years in advance, Chris rose to prominence with the launch of his seminal video seminar: The Crash Course which has also been published in book form (Wiley, March 2011). Over the last month, he's been obsessively tracking the coronavirus, and has been helping the rest of us understand what's really going on. Definitely go listen to his YouTube videos. Just search Chris Martenson, Peak Prosperity, and you will be more informed than most politicians. And definitely ahead of the curve in protecting yourself, your family and your assets. www.RealWealthShow.com

Analyzing the housing market can be complicated. There are so many opinions on issues that impact investors including which are the best markets, single-family versus multi-family investing, housing inventory, demographic shifts, renter preferences, mortgage rates, the strength of the U.S. economy, and so much more. Today's guest is an expert on housing data and will help answer a lot of these questions. Our guest today is CoreLogic's chief economist, Frank Nothaft. He leads a team of economists who analyze and forecast trends in global real estate, insurance, and mortgage markets. He's also held leadership positions at Freddie Mac and the Federal Reserve. He recently received the NABE Outlook Award for the most accurate macroeconomic forecast for 2018. He has also earned the Certified Business Economist designation from NABE, and holds a PhD from Columbia University. www.RealWealthShow.com

If you are preparing for battle, your strategic plan better be solid. It's a life or death situation. What if you could have such a well-thought-out plan for your real estate investments? Our guest today has used the lessons and skills he learned in the military to build an extensive due diligence plan for his properties. And he's here to share all that wisdom with us here on the Real Wealth Show. We are honored to be interviewing Scott Lewis of Spartan Investment Group on the Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com

What will the new year bring for the housing market and real estate investors? Who will be buying and who will be renting? What changes will we see for single-family rentals and the build-to-rent market? What can investors expect from the economy in the coming year? Today's guest is real estate consultant John Burns. John and his team offer research and market analysis for building industry executives and their investors. They help clients make informed decisions based on homebuyer and renter demands. John is the co-founder and CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting and co-author of "Big Shifts Ahead: Demographic Clarity for Businesses." He has a B.A. in economics from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA.

Social media has become a hotbed for real estate investors who want to promote themselves and their deals. Facebook feeds are filled with posts by people who appear to know everything. But just because they are good at marketing does not mean they are good at investing. It's important to separate facts from fiction when it comes to real estate professionals, and who you can trust with your money. Today's guest is a real estate investor who is sick and tired of seeing people boast on Facebook when in reality, they don't have the experience to back it up. And in some cases, are flat out breaking SEC law. Tim Bratz knows how to spot the storytellers because he really does have the experience you'd need to do that. He's focused on multi-family deals right now, but he also has a background in the wholesaling of rehabs, single-family rentals, and turnkey properties. Tim founded Legacy Wealth Holdings in 2009, which currently owns more than 3,700 rental units in nine states. So he has something real to boast about! He is with me today to talk about who you can trust and who you can't in real estate. He'll also share his formula for success. I'm excited to welcome Tim to the Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com

Real estate can be a gold mine if you dig in the right places and you don't get caught off-guard by something like the Great Recession. Many people didn't see that coming and lost everything. However, some people did see it coming, and positioned themselves properly for it. How did they do it? Today's guest was one of those people who didn't see it coming and got hit hard. He was ready to exit real estate forever, and didn't even want to have a mortgage on his primary residence. Thinking that the stock market could provide a good investing alternative, he started listening to investment podcasts to educate himself and stumbled on The Real Wealth Show. He avoided it for a while because it was real estate related, but once he started listening, he says he realized that "real estate stands head and shoulders above any other kind of investment." He's now well on his way to the gold mine he hoped to find more than 10 years ago now that he's armed with information on how to buy the right properties in the right areas. I'm delighted to welcome David Prevo onto the show to share his story.. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest started his real estate journey in 2003 when his boss asked him to build a custom office campus. He was terrified at the time, but it was the project that launched a lifetime passion for real estate investing and passive income. Neal Bawa now controls properties in 10 states worth more than $200 million and is the CEO of Grocapitus Investments. And he's here on the Real Wealth Show to share his experience and the lessons learned from both success and failure. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest has worked quickly to build a portfolio of single-family rentals. She works a full-time job as a nurse, and bought 21 homes in less than a year. But she isn't just motivated by the thought of a secure future for herself. She is specializing in Section 8 homes that house single moms and their kids to be sure they have safe and affordable housing. She is also a former Dale Carnegie instructor, a group leader for InvestHER of South Florida, a member of Real Wealth Network and Bigger Pockets, and is mom to two millennial entrepreneurs. I'm delighted to have Rita Medeiros on our show today to tell us more about what she's doing with real estate and how that's helping her and those around her. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest ditched his 9-to-5 job 15 years ago, to became a full-time real estate investor. Augustino Pintus says the standard 40-hour-a-week job gave him a false sense of security about long-term wealth, and by giving that up, he's been able to take control of his time, and his finances. His motto: "Decide, Commit, Succeed." He is currently in charge of strategic partnerships, capital development, and deal sourcing for multifamily investment firm Realty Dynamic Equity Parties. www.RealWealthShow.com

What better way to kick off the new year than with our annual "Focused Investor" workshop with Rich Fettke, Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network taking place via this Thursday's Webinar (January 9th) and our upcoming live event in San Mateo on January 11th, and Los Angeles on January 12th. This topic has been a crowd pleaser for 14 consecutive years, and is sure to "WOW" anyone looking to have a focused, productive, successful year. You'll leave with a solid plan for the year and a vision for the next 10 years. Rich Fettke and Kathy Fettke share a sneak peek and some key take-aways of what he will be presenting later this week in this podcast episode. www.RealWealthShow.com

Today's guest is a successful dance coach, choreographer and competitor and he's also managed to build a rental portfolio of 11 properties nationwide. Let's find out how he did it. Kurt Senser is a long-time member of the Real Wealth Network. He joined in 2008 so I've personally known him for over a decade now! Kurt had already started building his real estate portfolio before we met, starting in 2004. And since he saved pennies for every down payment, he spent a lot of time researching before plopping any money down. His five-year goal is to have a total of 20 residential properties. I am delighted to have Kurt Senser on today's show to share his real estate investing story. www.RealWealthShow.com

Call it dumb luck or brilliant market timing. Our guest today bailed out of the stock market right before the Great Recession, and gravitated toward real estate in 2009 with a pile of cash. Since then, he's invested in single-family, multi-family, and vacation rentals. He has also invested in fix-and-flips, and more than 25 syndicated deals. He is currently part of the Investor Relations Team at Ashcroft Capital and has made it his mission to share what he's learned with others. One of his favorite topics is how to create more time in your life or what he calls "time freedom." I am delighted to welcome Travis Watts to the Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com