In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer—Air Force veteran, real estate investor, mentor, and the founder of the Ideal Wealth Grower system. Axel shares how he transitioned from corporate life to full-time real estate investor, scaling a portfolio across multiple states and countries while helping others achieve true time freedom.
We dive deep into remote investing strategies, mindset shifts required to lead your real estate empire like a true CEO, and creative financing ideas even if you don’t have 20% down today. Axel also shares how he helps newer and seasoned investors alike not just build portfolios but transform their entire approach to wealth-building.
If you’re looking for a blueprint to real estate freedom and a mindset to match, this conversation will move the needle for you.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Who is Dr. Axel Meierhoefer?
02:50 Investing across Ohio, Idaho, Florida, Belize, Spain & beyond
04:00 Creative housing strategies: room rentals via PadSplit
07:42 How to invest remotely using turnkey providers effectively
09:03 Why having property managers within turnkey companies matters
11:17 Managing your portfolio with a turnkey provider
15:12 The life cycle of a rental property: vacancy, tenant screening, raising rents
17:15 Creating a CEO mindset in real estate investing
22:20 Helping W-2 workers evolve into empowered CEOs of their portfolio
24:27 Creative strategies for funding 20% down payments
28:38 Mindset Prep Manual: Axel’s gift for building investor discipline
33:42 Tangible assets for advanced investors: gold, silver, and investment diamonds
35:23 How diversification beyond real estate protects long-term wealth
37:56 How to get in touch with Axel and his team
Quotables
“You can’t earn back a dollar, but you can never earn back time or mindset once you lose it.”
“Investing isn’t just about properties. It’s about becoming the CEO of your future.”
“Freedom isn’t a destination. It’s a series of small, smart decisions stacked over time.”
Links
The IDEAL Investor Show
Mindset Prep Manual
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/axel
Ideal Wealth Grower
https://idealwealthgrower.com/
Ideal Wealth Grower
https://www.amazon.com/IDEAL-WEALTH-GROWER-Journey-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0DH2H3P6N
QLS Live
Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime
https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
FREE Master’s Class
http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast
FREE Strategy Sessio
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