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October 22, 2025 55 mins

💡 What if you could replace your income with real estate—without quitting your job?
In this exclusive panel from BPCON 2025, hosted by Rent To Retirement, industry experts share the proven strategies they’ve used to scale to $10,000/month in passive income through smart real estate investing, tax optimization, and creative financing.

Join Zach Lemaster (Founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement), Adam Schroeder (Sales Manager & Acquisition Director

Rent To Retirement), Amanda Han (Keystone CPA), Jeff Welgan (Blueprint Home Loans), and Steve Yoke (Owner & CEO Akron Turnkey) as they reveal how to:

  • Build a 7-figure portfolio using 5% down loans & builder incentives

  • Use cost segregation & 1031 exchanges to maximize tax efficiency

  • Identify high-growth markets like Texas & Alabama for 2025 and beyond

  • Leverage DSCR and interest-only loans for scalable investing

  • Create a network of experts to fast-track your real estate success

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro — What $10K/month in passive income really means
02:00 Zach Lemaster’s journey from optometrist to real estate millionaire
05:00 How to use 5% down loans and builder incentives to scale faster
07:15 Understanding cost segregation & 100% bonus depreciation
10:00 Stacking equity, appreciation, and cash flow to reach $10K/month
14:00 The IDEAL Formula for wealth building in real estate
18:00 Meet the Panel: Jeff Welgan, Steve Yoke, Amanda Han, Adam Schroeder
20:00 How to scale when you run out of capital
21:45 Amanda’s tax strategies for different investor goals
23:00 Steve’s strategy for consistency and relationships in investing
26:00 Creative lending & DSCR loans explained by Jeff Welgan
31:00 Interest rates, opportunities & why waiting can cost you
32:30 Top markets for 2025: Texas, Alabama, Ohio
38:00 The future of real estate tax law & bonus depreciation
43:00 Innovative loan options: 30-year fixed with 10-year interest-only
46:00 Q&A: 1031 exchanges, DTI limits & real estate professional status
52:00 Final insights: What separates successful investors from the rest


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