312. The Smart Way to Buy Rentals in Today's Market with Kathy Fetke

Joe Jensen sits down with Kathy Fetke, co-founder of RealWealth.com, bestselling author of Retire Rich with Rentals and Scaling Smart, and a longtime real estate investor focused on helping busy professionals buy turnkey rental properties in strong markets. Kathy shares how she built her investing philosophy around market cycles, demographics, job growth, population growth, infrastructure growth, and affordability, explaining why investors who blindly follow the crowd often get hurt. She also reflects on the 2008 housing crash, the opportunity that followed, and how her podcast helped attract investors from around the world to help restore distressed neighborhoods. The episode dives into what real estate investing looks like in 2026, especially for investors who want long-term buy-and-hold rentals without doing all the work themselves. Kathy explains why RealWealth is focused on markets like Oklahoma City, how builder distress can create opportunities through seller-paid rate buydowns, and why brand-new turnkey rentals can be a strong option for people with jobs, down payment capital, and a long-term wealth plan. She also breaks down the tradeoff between high cash flow and long-term appreciation, reminding listeners that true wealth is often built through quality assets, leverage, tax benefits, and time. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Real Wealth Show