Michael Matthew, CPA, CA has over three decades of experience as a professional accountant and has carved out a niche of specializing in guiding Canadians through the intricacies of real estate investments both in Canada and the United States. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts in Honours Chartered Accountancy Studies from the prestigious University of Waterloo. Michael is the author of "Eh To Zen Real Estate: Peace Of Mind Strategies For The Canadian Investor", which offers investors a roadmap to navigate the complexities of cross-border real estate investment.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Master the art of Canadians investing in US real estate to diversify your portfolio and maximize your returns.
• Uncover real estate investment tax strategies that could potentially save you money and optimize your investment.
• Discover the benefits of investing in landlord-friendly states and how it can positively impact your real estate investment journey.
• Explore real estate i...

After amassing a real estate portfolio of 150+ units as an active investor, Steve Werner knew there had to be a better way. He was still caught on the hamster wheel of trading time for dollars. This journey led him to become the Chief of Investor Relations for Home Invest, where he now invests, and helps others invest, in multifamily apartments. Find out why Steve is so passionate about building passive wealth through real estate investing, and how you can do it too!

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover lucrative real estate syndication investment opportunities from Steve that can diversify your portfolio and generate passive income.
• Learn how to achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investments, taking control of your financial future.
• Unlock the potential of self-directed IRAs for real estate investing, maximizing your investment opportunities while enjoying tax benefits.
• Overcome fear and hesitation in real estate investment by gaining valuabl...

Veena is the founding partner in Vive Funds, a commercial real estate firm specializing in conservative opportunities for investors. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Finance, Veena pursued her passion in real estate. She now has over a decade in the industry, and has over $1 Billion in multi-family transactions in her own portfolio. She also leads a Facebook Community called Mastering Multifamily with Veena Jetti, and is the founder of MultiFi, a community of like-minded investors. In 2017, she was one of only 3 women to receive the Politico Woman of the Year award for the time & focus she spent on aiding a grassroots Hurricane Harvey disaster response.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn how to attract capital effectively for your real estate investments and build a solid financial future.
• Discover the secrets to successfully transitioning from single-family to multifamily real estate, unlocking new opportunities for growth...

Ryan Chaw is a pharmacist turned real estate investor. By investing in 15 properties while working his full-time job, in August 2023 he was able to replace his pharmacist salary and walk away from his job to pursue real estate investing full-time. Growing up, Ryan saw the power of real estate investing from his Grandpa, who was able to acquire rentals and was able to pay for Ryan's college tuition. Wanting to follow in his footsteps, Ryan set out to acquire 1 property per year and utility the rent by the room model. With properties now spanning 3 states, Ryan is able to double or triple traditional rental income in competitive markets with his co-living & student housing model.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Maximize your real estate earnings with the rent by the room strategy.
• Discover how to build and pass on generational wealth through strategic real estate investments.
• Learn how to transition from a W2 job to a successful real estate investing career.
• Uncover luc...

Grant Francke is a self-made real estate entrepreneur and author who built an $8 Million real estate portfolio from humble beginnings. Working for a railroad company, Grant knew he needed to build something else on his own to be able to leave that work behind, be in business for himself, and build the life he wanted. He quit his job in 2019 and has been working on his real estate portfolio full-time since then. He is the author of the book "The Unlikely Investor: A Path To Financial Freedom Through Real Estate". He lives in Nebraska and enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals of real estate investing and kick-start your journey to financial freedom.
• Learn how to strategically build and diversify your real estate portfolio for long-term wealth creation.
• Discover proven tactics for making a successful transition to full-time real estate investing and gaining control of your financial future.
• Unco...

Mike Gengler became a real estate agent and got his license in 2020. He started out working with residential clients, but pretty quickly realized that working with investors and eventually becoming an investor himself better aligned with his future goals. Hear Mike share his journey to building a portfolio of over 200 units and $6.5M in assets under management in the past 2 years while giving up being a real estate agent for residential clients and focusing on helping investors achieve their goals, while Mike's able to work on achieving his own personal goals at the same time!

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Master the transition from real estate agent to investor and unlock new opportunities in the real estate market.
• Discover the wealth-building potential and advantages of multifamily real estate investing.
• Uncover effective strategies for finding lucrative real estate investment deals in today's market.
• Learn how to build a robust and sustainable real estate invest...

We have some exciting news to share! With a recent closing, REL Freedom's Mike Swenson has now surpassed 200 Units owned in 22 months! How did he do it? What wisdom does he have to help you on your journey? Tune into this week's episode as he walks through some of the key things to help you move to the next goal in real estate.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Master the basics of real estate investing for beginners and kickstart your wealth-building journey.

• Learn the art of building a profitable rental property portfolio, paving the way for long-term financial stability.

• Uncover the secrets of analyzing real estate investment deals to make informed and profitable decisions.

• Unlock the power of networking to expand your real estate investment opportunities and connect with like-minded individuals.

• Develop the winning mindset for real estate success, setting the stage for achieving your investment goals.

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Amir Khan is a published composer who bootstrapped growing a music school to a $300,000/year business. Nearing retirement age, he decided to put together a 5 year plan to own 80 single family homes free and clear in 5 years. He has substantial real estate experience as a landlord, wholesaler, flipper, new construction operator and property manager. He also owns and operates a 14 unit apartment complex in Texas and has a portfolio spanning Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing.
• Unlock the potential of self-directed IRAs for real estate investment.
• Discover passive income strategies through real estate investments.
• Build a robust real estate portfolio with seller financing.
• Master the art of overcoming challenges in commercial real estate investing.

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Tabatha Thorell is a native of rural Nebraska, is a proud mom to 5 girls, and is also a dynamic speaker, best-selling co-author, life and business coach, podcaster, and seasoned real estate investor. Tabatha and her high school sweetheart started investing in college by renting out part of a house to friends, and their path has built and grown from there. With a desire to leave a legacy of wealth to their future children, they believed that real estate was the way to do that. Tabita is the host to her podcast "What Went Wrong" where she shares inspiring stories and insights from other sharing their success and struggles to help others.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the secrets to building wealth through real estate investing and unlock your financial freedom.
• Uncover the key strategies for achieving time freedom through real estate investing and reclaim control over your schedule.
• Master the art of buying your first investment...

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Jacki Semerau Tait is known as the "Queen of Relational Real Estate." Today she is a top producing Realtor and real estate coach, having founded Team Three 23 Real Estate Group with Realty ONE Mountain Desert in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. After losing her house and having literally $4 to her name, Jacki found herself needing to recreate herself and build and grow her income. While it was the lowest of the lows, it became the catalyst for her to launch into her dream life. She's shared platforms with Les Brown, Magic Johnson, and other top speakers. Jacki is also a bestselling author with books including Ignite The Hunger In You, Embracing Imperfections, Ignite Your Faith, and the children's book A Time To Fly.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Achieve financial freedom through real estate investing and secure your future.
• Build a successful real estate career from scratch and reach new heights of success.
• Overcome challenges in real est...