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Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
by Kathy Fettke / RealWealth
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
Episodes
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Is 2026 Finally a Good Time to Invest in Real Estate Syndications?
After a rough few years for real estate syndications, could 2026 finally be creating new opportunities for investors? RealWealth Director of Syndications Paul DiVincenzo joins Kathy Fettke to explain what he's seeing in today's multifamily market, why so many deals still don't pass RealWealth's...
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How to Pick the Best Markets for Rental Properties
What makes a great rental property market—and why isn't cash flow alone enough? Real estate investor and DealCheck founder Anton Ivanov joins Kathy Fettke to explain how he evaluates markets for long-term rental property investing. They discuss why job growth, population growth, rent…
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Are You Investing in Real Estate or Buying Yourself a Job? | Steve Rozenberg
Are you investing in real estate—or just creating another job for yourself? Investor and airline pilot Steve Rozenberg joins Kathy Fettke to share what more than 20 years in real estate taught him about active vs. passive investing, the risks of apartment deals, and why treating real estate like…
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Kathy Fettke's Q3 Housing Market Forecast
Where is the housing market headed as we move through the third quarter of 2026? Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest trends shaping real estate, including mortgage rates, inflation, the U.S. economy, home prices, and housing market forecasts. Kathy looks at which real estate markets are showing...
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Why Real Estate Investors Need Mentors
Why do some real estate investors move forward faster while others spend years learning lessons the hard way? Kathy Fettke sits down with her daughter, Krista, to talk about the power of mentorship, overcoming self-doubt, and learning from people who have already been where you want to go. They...
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Why America's Fastest-Growing Housing Markets Are Struggling with Lance Lambert
Some of America's fastest-growing housing markets have also been among the hardest hit by the housing slowdown. So what's going on? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with ResiClub co-founder Lance Lambert to break down the housing market reset. They discuss why…
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Top Cash Flow Real Estate Markets for 2026
Cash flow is top of mind for real estate investors in 2026—but where can you still find it? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with RealWealth Director of Realty Leah Collich to talk about the markets getting the most attention from investors right now. They discuss…
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The Next Real Estate Growth Markets: Where Companies are Moving in 2026
Where are companies moving in 2026—and what could those moves mean for real estate investors? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with site selection expert John Boyd of The Boyd Company to look at where corporate investment and jobs are heading across the U.S. They...
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Short-Term Rentals in 2026: What Actually Works Today with Tony Robinson
Short-term rental investing has changed. The easy Airbnb boom of the pandemic years may be over, but that doesn't mean the opportunity is gone. Tony Robinson, real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast, joins Kathy Fettke to explain what actually works in the...
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CBRE's 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook with Henry Chin
Commercial real estate is showing signs of strength in some surprising places, even as interest rates remain higher for longer. CBRE's Henry Chin joins Kathy Fettke to break down what he's seeing across the U.S. market and why he remains bullish on American real estate. Henry shares his outlook…
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Advanced Real Estate Tax Strategies with Clint Coons
Real estate investors have more tax-saving strategies available than many realize. Tax attorney and investor Clint Coons joins Kathy Fettke to break down advanced strategies involving cost segregation, bonus depreciation, 1031 exchanges, land development, and charitable remainder trusts. Clint…
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Financial Independence Through Real Estate with Scott Trench
Scott Trench went from employee number three at BiggerPockets to CEO, while building a rental portfolio and working toward financial independence. Now, he's stepped away from the CEO role and is living the freedom he spent years building. Scott joins Kathy Fettke to talk about house hacking, real...
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How to Earn 2X Rental Income with Mid-Term Rentals with Jesse Vasquez
Could your rental property earn 2X more each month? Kathy Fettke sits down with mid-term rental expert Jesse Vasquez to explain how investors are increasing cash flow by renting to corporations, traveling professionals, and insurance companies instead of relying on traditional leases or nightly...
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2026 Mid-Year Housing Market & Economic Update with Rick Sharga
Midway through 2026, where is the housing market really headed? Economist Rick Sharga joins Kathy Fettke to break down the latest trends shaping real estate, mortgage rates, inflation, GDP growth, jobs, and home prices. They discuss why the market remains stalled, how global events are…
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Investing in High-Cost Real Estate Markets
Discover what it really takes to succeed in high-cost real estate markets. Sam Sadat and Dolf Al Emara share why some investors are willing to sacrifice cash flow for long-term appreciation, how value-add strategies, syndications, and wholesaling can create opportunities, and what new investors...
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Why the New Housing Bill Won't Stop Institutional Investors with Tarl Yarber
Can a new housing bill really stop institutional investors from buying single-family homes? Kathy Fettke sits down with Tarl Yarber to break down the legislation, explain the loopholes, and discuss why Wall Street may still have a path to grow its real estate holdings. They also cover the outlook...
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America's Debt Problem: How Student Loans and Credit Cards Impact Housing
Student loan debt, credit card balances, and auto loans are all climbing—and it's making homeownership harder for millions of Americans. Kathy Fettke sits down with student loan expert Jack Wallace to explain how rising consumer debt is impacting mortgage qualification, housing demand, and what…
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Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors with Mark J. Kohler
Real estate investors spend years building wealth, but many unknowingly make costly estate planning mistakes that can leave their heirs with unnecessary taxes, legal headaches, and family disputes. In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with tax and legal expert Mark J. Kohler to discuss the…
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Selling Investment Property? Don't Miss These 1031 Exchange Tips
Thinking about selling an investment property? A 1031 exchange could help you defer capital gains taxes and keep more of your equity invested. In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with 1031 exchange expert Stephanie Kelsey to explain the rules, deadlines, and strategies every real estate...
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Finding Opportunities in an Uncertain Real Estate Market
In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Nasir Ali and Colm McEvilly to discuss how experienced investors are navigating today's real estate market. From manufactured housing and affordable housing demand to market cycles, operator selection, and disciplined investing,...
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The AI Revolution's Impact on Real Estate & Stocks with Chris Ballard
Artificial intelligence is driving one of the biggest infrastructure booms in decades, and real estate investors have a front-row seat. In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Certified Financial Planner Chris Ballard about how AI is fueling demand for data centers, energy, and new investment...
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Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy Rental Properties? with Grant Anderson
Is now still a good time to buy rental properties? RealWealth's new Investment Counselor, Grant Anderson, shares what new investors need to know about buying in today's market, avoiding costly mistakes, choosing the right markets, and building long-term wealth through real estate. Get your FREE...
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Why a Small Real Estate Portfolio Can Fund Your Retirement with Chad Carson
Can a small real estate portfolio really fund your retirement? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Chad Carson to discuss why building wealth isn't about owning the most properties—it's about owning the right ones. Chad shares the lessons he's learned over two...
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NASCAR's Parker Kligerman on AI, Multifamily & Building Wealth
NASCAR driver and real estate investor Parker Kligerman joins Kathy Fettke to discuss today's multifamily market, how AI is transforming real estate investing, and the lessons he's learned about building long-term wealth. From racing at 200 mph to evaluating investment opportunities, Parker…
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Can Real Estate Replace Your 401(k)? Retirement Strategies with Joe Torre
Can real estate play a bigger role than your 401(k)? Kathy Fettke and longtime RealWealth Investment Counselor Joe discuss the retirement strategies that helped him retire with confidence and how rental properties can create lasting income, hedge against inflation, and strengthen your retirement...
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Could Wealth Taxes Be Coming to Your State? | David Perez
Could wealth taxes spread beyond California? Tax strategist David Perez joins Kathy Fettke to discuss the growing push for millionaire taxes, why some investors are relocating, and the tax mistakes that could cost real estate investors thousands. Download our FREE tax pdf at...
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Renting vs. Buying in 2026 with Zillow Economist Orphe Divounguy
Should you buy a home or keep renting in today's market? Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy joins Kathy Fettke to break down Zillow's latest rent-versus-buy research, including the six-year break-even point, the markets where homeownership still builds the most wealth, and why renting may be...
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How to Invest in Real Estate With a Roth IRA
Can you use a Roth IRA to invest in real estate? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with Chris Barnette of Inspira about Roth IRAs, backdoor Roth strategies, Roth conversions, and how investors can build tax-free wealth through real estate. Want to learn more? Visit...
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AI, Inflation, and the Housing Market: Why Economists Are Still Optimistic with Odeta Kushi
On this episode of The Real Wealth Show, First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi joins Kathy Fettke to discuss inflation, mortgage rates, AI, and the housing market. Learn why affordability is improving, what the Fed's next move could mean for real estate, and why Odeta still sees…
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Retirement's Biggest Risk: The Cost of Aging
Americans are living longer, but the financial cost of aging may be higher than most people realize. In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with Jessica Forden of The New School to discuss the rising cost of long-term care, the role of Medicaid, the impact on home equity and inheritances, and…
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2026 1031 Exchange Strategies: Selling in Weak Markets, Buying in Stronger Ones
Many investors are sitting on significant equity but wondering whether it still makes sense to hold properties in slowing markets. In this episode, Brenda Coleman shares why she sold a Phoenix fourplex, completed a 1031 exchange, and reinvested in out-of-state markets with stronger cash flow...
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From a $98K Rental to $10 Million Deals: How Soli Cayetano Scaled Fast
Many aspiring investors think they need a lot of money, experience, or the perfect market to get started in real estate. Soli Cayetano proves otherwise. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Soli to discuss how she bought her first out-of-state rental property while...
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Demographics, Migration, and the $100 Trillion Wealth Transfer with Ken Gronbach
What do demographics, migration, and a $100 trillion wealth transfer mean for real estate investors? Kathy Fettke talks with demographic expert Ken Gronbach about the trends shaping future housing demand, from falling birth rates and migration to the South to manufacturing growth, multifamily...
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Financial Freedom Through Out-of-State Real Estate Investing with Janelle Carlson
What does financial freedom through real estate really look like? In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with investor Janelle Carlson to discuss how she went from losing $35,000 on an early real estate deal to building a successful out-of-state investing business. Janelle shares the lessons she...
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How to Increase Cash Flow on Single Family Rentals in 2026 with Ashley Coates
Ashley Coates shares how she transformed single-family rentals into residential care homes that generate significantly higher cash flow. She explains how the model works, what investors need to know about licensing, staffing, and market selection, and why demand is growing as America's population...
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How Investors Are Buying Homes with Just 3% Down with Danielle Daly
Danielle Daly thought real estate investing was out of reach until she discovered house hacking. She shares how she bought her first Colorado property with just 3% down, rented out the extra rooms, and turned that strategy into multiple cash-flowing co-living homes. Learn how investors can get...
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How Wealthy People Think About Money with Mindy Jensen
Kathy Fettke talks with Mindy Jensen about the mindset shifts that helped her build lasting wealth. From live-in flips and intentional spending to financial independence and smart investing, Mindy shares practical strategies for building wealth, creating more freedom, and changing the way you…
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Building Long-Term Wealth in a Gig Economy with Juliet Lalouel
In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with realtor and investor Juliet Lalouel to talk about building long-term wealth in today's gig economy. From musicians and creatives to freelancers and entrepreneurs, many people earn inconsistent income and wonder if homeownership…
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Passive Real Estate Investing in 2026: Risks, Rewards & Red Flags with Jim Pfeifer
Kathy Fettke talks with passive investor Jim Pfeifer about the biggest lessons he's learned from real estate syndications. Jim shares the mistakes that cost him, why choosing the right operator matters more than the property, the red flags every passive investor should watch for, and where he…
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From Accidental Landlord to 75 Rentals | Jessie Lang's BRRRR Strategy Success
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…
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Cash Flow vs Wealth Building: Alex Felice's Real Estate Strategy
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. Alex shares how he went from broke and living paycheck to paycheck to building rental properties, scaling into multifamily…
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2026 Mortgage Rates & Lending Update for Real Estate Investors with Caeli Ridge
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...
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Market Deep Dive: Why the Midwest Is Winning for Investors
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…
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Financial Freedom Through Real Estate: How Kyle Mast Built a Flexible Life
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 estate investing. Kyle shares lessons from his...
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Passive vs Active Real Estate Investing: Why She Made the Switch | Whitney Elkins-Hutten
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...
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How to Lower Property Taxes & Insurance on Rentals
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...
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How to Avoid Real Estate Gurus and Find Real Operators with Jonathan Greene
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…
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2026 Housing Market Trends with Zillow's Amanda Pendleton
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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The Secret to Building Wealth That Lasts for Generations | Dedric & Krystal Polite
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 the...
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From a $30K Property to Financial Freedom with Rentals | Nana Hong
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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