The Astute Prosperity Podcast

How does someone go from just $6,000 to owning 55 rental properties? In this inspiring episode, Lee Nugent sits down with John Wei to share his 10-year real estate journey—one built on grit, vision, and persistence. From his humble beginnings as a poker dealer to building a rental empire and launching a hard money lending fund, Lee unpacks the highs and lows of life as a real estate investor.

Lee opens up about:

• Buying his fi...

Join host John Wei as he chats with Erin Puricelli, a passionate real estate entrepreneur, capital raiser, and visionary. Erin takes us through her journey—starting from the mortgage industry to becoming a successful property investor with eight properties in Macon, Georgia. She opens up about building her tribe through networking groups like RAIN and REI Vault, navigating partnerships, and learning tough lessons about lending, ins...

In this compelling episode, host John Wei sits down with Lee Nugent, a once poker dealer turned real estate investor, to explore the remarkable story of how Lee transformed a $6,000 start into a portfolio of over 70 rental units — achieving complete financial independence along the way.

Lee opens up about his early days, the challenges of balancing work, marriage, and ambition, and how he used focus, grit, and smart investing to pi...

In this episode, Lindsay Lovell joins John Wei to break down her journey from the corporate grind in private equity and healthcare to becoming a powerhouse real estate investor. She shares how she bought her first property for $30,000 in Missouri during the pandemic and grew her portfolio to over 70 properties — many of which she has never seen in person.

Lindsay opens up about the challenges and pivots along the way, including how...

How does someone go from crunching numbers as an actuary to building a 90+ unit real estate portfolio? In this episode, Adil Virani shares his unconventional journey from corporate risk management to full-time real estate investor, and the hard lessons, pivotal pivots, and personal growth he experienced along the way.

Full Description: In this inspiring episode, John Wei sits down with Adil Virani, a former actuary turned full-time...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, John Wei sits down with Ray Tran to trace his remarkable journey—from the son of Vietnamese immigrants who overcame extraordinary hardship, to a corporate finance professional, then a passionate middle school teacher, and now a thriving real estate investor and coach.

Ray shares how his father’s passing ignited a mission to live life with purpose and urgency. Discover how he transitioned fro...

What does it take to go from trading time for money to building true financial freedom — and creating legacy wealth along the way? In this episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast, John Wei is joined by Caroline Ceniza, a seasoned executive coach and real estate investor who shares her journey into real estate in her 40s — and how it transformed her and her family’s financial future.

Caroline opens up about her early career, how bu...

In this inspiring episode, host John Wei sits down with Krista Tunstead, a Disney-trained animator turned real estate investor, to talk about creative career pivots, financial resilience, and building a better future through real estate.

Krista shares how she balances her passion for animation with her growing short-term rental co-hosting business—all while raising two kids in a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto. From landing top 1%...

In this episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast, host John Wei sits down with Alex Asuncion, a real estate investor who transitioned from the Air Force to building a thriving portfolio in multifamily real estate. Alex shares his journey, from starting with Airbnb and fix-and-flips to realizing the power of multifamily investing.

Listen as Alex discusses:

• Why he shifted from single-family homes to commercial multifamily invest...

Welcome to another episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast with John Wei! Today, we sit down with real estate investor Joseph Wei, who shares his incredible journey from house hacking to flipping properties and ultimately diving into multifamily syndications. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale your real estate investments, this episode is packed with insights that will help you take that next step.

What You’ll Learn in This Epis...

In this episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast with John Wei, we sit down with real estate investor Jay Maranan to explore how he built a diversified portfolio spanning single-family homes, small multifamily, and large multifamily properties. Jay shares his journey from buying his first property in 2015 to scaling up to over 548 units across multiple states.

Jay takes us inside his investment strategies, explaining why he believe...

Welcome to The Astute Prosperity Podcast with your host, John Wei, the go-to show for business owners, professionals, and executives striving to excel in their careers, personal lives, and financial success.

Join John as he sits down with leaders and innovators to uncover the strategies behind their achievements. Whether you're navigating business growth, mastering leadership, or building wealth, this podcast offers actionable in...