Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Smart real estate investing will give you the time and the money to live life on your own terms! We call that real wealth. Host Kathy Fettke is Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, author of the best selling "Retire Rich with Rentals" and the host of companion podcast, Real Estate News for Investors. Kathy Fettke launched this podcast in 2003 to share her own secrets and those of top experts in the real estate investing field. She along with guests like Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Doug Duncan, John Burns, Bruce Norris & other rising real estate stars offer insights on the creation of passive income through real estate, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Learn how to build a portfolio outside the stock market with buy-and-hold strategies, single-family rentals, multi-family properties, syndicated deals, self-directed IRAs and 401ks, the highly-revered 1031 exchange, private money lending, creative financing, and much more in this podcast! Whether you're on the go, listening in your ca...

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May 14, 2026 32 mins

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Jim Pfeifer, a full-time passive investor who has experienced both the wins—and the scars—of real estate syndications.

Jim shares his journey from accidental landlord to financially free LP, the costly mistakes he made early on, why operator selection matters more than asset class, and the red flags every passive investor should watch for in today's market. T...
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Originally aired in July 2025, this encore episode of The Real Wealth Show revisits one of our most popular conversations on real estate investing, financial freedom, and the BRRRR strategy.

Real estate investor Jessie Lang shares how she went from renting out rooms in her Austin condo to building a portfolio of 75 rental doors in Columbus, Ohio using the BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Re...

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In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Alex Felice for an honest conversation about what 14 years of real estate investing has taught him.

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On this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with mortgage expert Caeli Ridge for a 2026 lending update built for real estate investors. They break down today's investor mortgage rates, HELOCs, cash-out refinances, DSCR loans, paying points, and why experienced investors are still buying in today's market. If you're waiting for rates to drop or sitting on equity, this episode will help you think like an investor—...

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Why does Indiana keep showing up as a top market for real estate investors? In this Market Deep Dive, Kathy Fettke sits down with RealWealth's Indiana Team to break down why Indiana continues to attract cash flow focused buyers.

They share why boring rentals often outperform flashy strategies, how Midwest investing can create steady monthly income, and why many California investors are looking beyond their own backyard. You'll...
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How do you actually achieve financial freedom through real estate—and what does life look like once you get there?

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with Kyle Mast about building a flexible, family-focused life through real...

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Should you build wealth through active real estate investing—or go passive instead? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten to break down why Whitney transitioned from owning and managing dozens of rentals to investing passively in larger real estate deals.

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In today's market, cash flow matters more than ever. With home prices flattening and rent growth slowing, real estate investors need to focus on what they can control—expenses.

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Sam Thrash from Ownwell to break down how investors can lower two of their bigge...

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In today's market, it's never been easier to sound like a real estate expert—and that's exactly the problem.

With the rise of social media, podcasts, and online courses, a new wave of "real estate gurus" is everywhere. But behind the marketing, many lack real experience, real track records, or real skin in the game.

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What's really happening in the 2026 housing market?

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Zillow's home trends expert, Amanda Pendleton, to break down the latest data shaping today's market.

You'll hear where buyers have the upper hand—and where sellers still hold...

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In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with real estate investors Dedric and Krystal Polite to talk about what it really takes to build generational wealth—and why most people never get started.

Like many aspiring investors, they had the books, the education, and ...

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In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with investor Nana Hong, whose path to financial freedom began with a simple idea: stop paying rent and start collecting it.

After buying her first property for just $30,000 and selling it for a profit, Nana realized real estate could build wealth faster than a traditi...

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In this episode of The Real Wealth Show with Kathy Fettke, we explore how to pivot as a real estate investor when your strategy suddenly stops working.

Kate Lynch shares how she left her Wall Street career to build a high cash-flow Airbnb portfolio in Cleveland—only to see regulation...

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Mortgage rates are rising again—and it's changing the housing market fast.

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Mike Simonsen to break down what's really happening in the 2026 housing market—and what it means for you as...

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What if you could teach your kids to build wealth before they even turn 25? How to Build Generational Wealth with Real Estate is the focus of this episode of The Real Wealth Show, as Kathy Fettke sits down with longtime RealWealth member Craig Turner and his family.

Craig didn't just invest for himself. He made it a priority to ...

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In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with the Chief Economist at AirDNA to break down what's really happening in the short-term rental market in 2026.

After years of rapid growth, the Airbnb market has gone through a major reset. Occupancy rates declined as new supply flooded the market. But now, t...

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If you've been wondering how to create more freedom in your life, real estate might be the answer.

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with RealWealth's Director of Real Estate, Leah Collich, to break down how rental properties can help you reach financial freedom.

You'll learn what turnkey real estate investing is, how it works, and why so many investors are using it to build long-term wealth. They al...

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Former pro snowboarder Dan Brisse built a career on risk, discipline, and performance. But like many athletes, he realized early on that one injury could end it all.

In this episode, Dan shares why he turned to real estate investing to create long-term financial security—and how multifamily properties helped him build multiple streams of passive income.

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Spring is here, and the housing market is starting to shift—but is it a surge or just a slow thaw?

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, to break down what investor...

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A new federal reporting rule could impact how real estate investors buy and transfer property.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with asset protection attorney Clint Coons to break down the new FinCEN real estate reporting requirements that took effect March 1. The rule targets certain residential real estate transactions involving business entities and cash purchases, requiring detailed reporting to the U.S. Treasury.

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