Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Real Estate Contracts, Zoning & Risk: Legal Insights from Flavia Berys

Real estate investing comes with legal risks—but today’s guest knows exactly how to avoid them. In this episode, we’re joined by Flavia Berys, a dual-licensed real estate attorney and broker, law professor, and investor, who’s worked on everything from single-family homes to Fortune 500 commercial deals.
We’ll break down:
The must-know parts of any real estate contract
Common legal mistakes that cost investors time and money
How to navigate zoning laws before you buy
The right way to structure partnerships and protect your assets
Flavia shares real-world examples and clear legal strategies that every investor should hear—whether you’re buying your first rental or scaling a development portfolio.
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The Big Beautiful Bill, Bonus Depreciation, and Cost Segregation with Sean Graham

On this episode of The Real Wealth Show, CPA and real estate investor Sean Graham joins us to break down three major tax topics that every investor needs to understand right now. We start with the Big Beautiful Bill and its potential impact on real estate investing, then dive into the powerful strategies of cost segregation and bonus depreciation. Sean explains how these tools can dramatically reduce your tax burden, when they make sense to use, and what investors need to know about the coming tax changes. Whether you own a few rentals or a large portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you keep more of your investment income.
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From 100 Flips a Year to Holding Properties with Brandon Rickman

In this episode, Brandon Rickman shares his real estate journey—from scaling up to flipping 100 properties a year to shifting his focus toward long-term wealth through buy-and-hold investing. Brandon breaks down the lessons he learned along the way, including how he navigated different market cycles and why, looking back, he wishes he had kept every single property. If you're wondering when to flip, when to hold, and how to build lasting wealth in today’s shifting real estate market, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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Encore: How to Go Beyond the 10 Loan Limit

This show originally aired in November of 2024. 
If you’ve already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. But many investors find out it’s not that tricky, and quickly scale up once they’ve completed their first deal. It can become addicting to feel the success of multiple deals that help you create financial independence.
We’re reposting an amazing and inspiring interview from someone who has done just that! Elaine Stageberg met her Fannie/Freddie 10-loan limit but figured out how to get financing for many more properties. She now owns more than 200 single-family rentals with her husband Nick, and other properties as joint ventures or within privately equity funds. Find out how she did it in this interview!
And when you’re done hearing about Elaine's success, check out our new audio book “Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business.” We share several success stories, including Elaine's, that can help you grow your own business. My husband Rich and I co-authored the book based on our more than 20 years of experience building our real estate investing company RealWealth.
Elaine is a psychiatrist, a mother of four, and the owner of a private equity firm. She reached financial freedom at age 30, and currently manages a portfolio of over one-thousand doors worth more than $300 million. She lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her husband and four young children.
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Unlocking Home Equity: HELOCs and All-in-One Loans Explained with Caeli Ridge

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, we’re joined by lending expert Caeli Ridge to unpack two powerful tools for real estate investors: HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit) and the increasingly popular All-in-One Loan.
Caeli breaks down how each product works, when and why investors are turning to them in today’s high-rate environment, and how they differ from cash out refis and fixed mortgages. Learn how savvy investors are using HELOCs to scale their portfolios, how the All-in-One Loan merges banking and borrowing into one streamlined account, and what to watch out for with variable interest rates.
If you’re looking to unlock equity without selling your property, this episode is for you.
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The Investor’s Guide to Landlord Insurance, Co-Insurance, and Insuring Against Extreme Weather

Insurance can make or break a real estate portfolio—especially in today’s climate. In this episode of the Real Wealth Show, we’re joined by Seth Markum from NREIG to break down everything investors need to know about landlord insurance, co-insurance clauses, and protecting properties in areas prone to extreme weather.
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Top Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2025

Looking to boost your cash flow in 2025? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, RealWealth Investment Counselors Leah Collich and Stacey Stegenga dive into the top U.S. real estate markets where investors are generating strong, steady returns—even in an uncertain economy.
You’ll hear why more investors are shifting toward linear markets like Cleveland, Cincinnati, Birmingham, and Chattanooga, and how these markets are offering solid cash flow while others remain volatile. Leah and Stacey also discuss the impact of higher interest rates, investor hesitancy, and what this means for finding opportunity in today’s landscape.
Plus, find out why RealWealth recently added Atlanta to its list of recommended markets—and whether it’s the right fit for your strategy.
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How Real Estate Pros Vet Syndication Deals (Step-by-Step)

Thinking about investing in real estate syndications but not sure how to properly evaluate a deal? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Leah Collich sits down with RealWealth Syndication Manager Paul DiVincenzo to walk through the exact underwriting process our team uses to vet multifamily and commercial real estate investments. Whether you're a first-time passive investor or looking to sharpen your due diligence process, this episode will give you the tools to confidently analyze real estate syndication opportunities.
📌 Topics Covered:
What a syndication is 
How much a investor should know about each asset class -How to vet a real estate syndication deal
Behind-the-scenes of RealWealth’s deal evaluation proces
 🎯 Ideal for passive investors, real estate syndication beginners, and experienced investors looking to improve their underwriting skills.
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TOPICS DISCUSSED
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Paul DiVincenzo, Syndication Manager
01:59 What is a Syndication?
03:01 RealWealth Developments
03:54 Why Syndications
05:46 How Much Should an Investor Know?
07:20 Step by Step Vetting Process
11:33 How RealWealth Selects Deals
13:34 Previous Market Cycle and Syndications
14:50 New Projects
16:52 More Information on Realwealth.com
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What's REALLY Happening in the Housing Market with Ken and Danielle McElroy

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, we’re joined by two powerhouse investors—Ken and Danielle McElroy—for an honest look at what’s really happening in today’s real estate market. From single-family homes to multifamily apartment buildings, the McElroys break down key trends, rising risks, and the opportunities they’re seeing right now.
Ken, a seasoned multifamily investor and author, shares what’s changed in the market over the past year—and why he’s adjusting his strategy. Danielle offers insight on single family and what trends she is monitoring
Whether you’re a new investor or managing a growing portfolio, this conversation will give you a clearer view of where the market is headed—and what moves to consider next.
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The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Real Estate Wholesaler Jamil Damji

Today on The Real Wealth Show, we’re joined by Jamil Damji—real estate wholesaler, co-founder of KeyGlee, and star of A&E’s Triple Digit Flip. Jamil opens up about his incredible journey: how he got started in real estate, lost everything chasing the wrong opportunities, and came back stronger to build a multimillion dollar wholesaling business.
We dive into the early wins, the painful mistakes, and the mindset shifts that helped Jamil not only recover—but thrive. He also shares why he believes now is the time to organize the industry through a National Wholesalers Association, and how that could shape the future of real estate investing.
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