The Abundant Wallet Podcast

What if the secret to building wealth isn't finding more deals—but focusing on fewer?In this episode of The Abundant Wallet Podcast, Larry Tuch sits down with real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author Greg Junge to discuss the lessons he's learned after more than 16 years of investing in real estate, building passive income, utilizing whole life insurance, and creating long-term financial freedom.Greg shares the investing mistakes he wishes he could go back and avoid, why diversification can sometimes become a distraction, and how focusing on a few proven strategies helped him build a more secure portfolio.In this conversation, we discuss:✔️ Real estate investing fundamentals✔️ Cash flow vs appreciation investing✔️ Assisted living real estate opportunities✔️ Limited partner vs active investing✔️ 1031 exchanges and tax strategies✔️ Whole life insurance and Infinite Banking concepts✔️ Using HELOCs and leverage strategically✔️ Building financial freedom through consistent investing✔️ Avoiding shiny object syndrome in real estate✔️ Creating multiple streams of passive incomeOne of Greg's biggest lessons:You can do anything, but you can't do everything.Many investors lose years chasing every new opportunity instead of becoming exceptional at one or two strategies.Whether you're investing in:MultifamilySingle-family rentalsAssisted living facilitiesReal estate syndicationsPassive income fundsAlternative investmentsThis episode is packed with practical advice that can help you avoid expensive mistakes and accelerate your path toward financial freedom.🎙️ Watch the full episode. Link in the comment📌 Save this for future family planning.📤 Share with someone caring for aging parents.GUEST: Greg Junge🌐 Website: yourcleanbooks.com💼 LinkedIn: Greg Junge

The Real Estate Trap Costing Seniors Thousands of DollarsWhat happens when a successful real estate investor realizes the industry is taking advantage of seniors?In this eye-opening episode of The Abundant Wallet Podcast, Larry Tuch sits down with Ryan Riggins, real estate investor, broker, educator, and founder of Riggins Strategic Solutions, to discuss one of the most overlooked issues in real estate today: protecting seniors and their families from predatory investing tactics.After years in house flipping, wholesaling, and real estate investing, Ryan noticed a troubling trend. Too many elderly homeowners were being approached by investors and wholesalers offering significantly less than their homes were worth—often during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.Today, Ryan's mission is different.He helps seniors and their adult children navigate:✔️ Assisted living decisions✔️ Aging in place vs senior communities✔️ Estate planning considerations✔️ Senior housing transitions✔️ Real estate valuation and home sales✔️ Avoiding predatory wholesaling tactics✔️ Family caregiving challenges✔️ Downsizing and move management✔️ Asset protection and legacy planningWe also discuss:🏠 House flipping lessons and costly mistakes🏠 Commercial real estate investing strategies🏠 Hard money lending and deal funding🏠 Cash flow vs appreciation investing🏠 Building wealth without excessive debt🏠 Why many investors underestimate riskOne of the most powerful lessons from this conversation:Just because someone offers cash for your house doesn't mean it's a good deal.If you have aging parents, elderly relatives, or simply want to better understand senior housing, real estate investing, and wealth preservation, this episode is packed with practical advice.Subscribe for more conversations on:Real Estate InvestingWealth BuildingPassive IncomeFinancial FreedomLegacy PlanningInfinite BankingSenior HousingGUEST: Ryan Riggins🌐 Website: rigginsstrategicsolutions.com💼 LinkedIn: Ryan RigginsMore info about Ryan RigginsSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSYouTube:     rigginsstrategicsolutions  Facebook (page):   rigginsstrategicsolutions  Facebook (community group):  3000462943478957  Instagram:   rigginsstrategicsolutions  OFFERS / LINKS FOR THE EPISODE DESCRIPTIONTwo free things I would love listeners to grab:1. The Simple Blueprint (free guide for adult children navigating a parent's transition): https://rigginsstrategicsolutions.com...2. SeniorSafe app (14-day free trial of the family coordination tool: daily check-ins, document vault, medication tracking, AI assistant): https://seniorsafeapp.comIf you want one paid mention as well, the Senior Transition Blueprint Core is the full 19-module course at $47: https://rigginsstrategicsolutions.comBooks are on Amazon under my name (The Unheard Conversation and The Other Side of the Conversation) if a listener wants to dig in further.

Most people think more properties means more freedom. Christian learned the hard way that without the right capital strategy, more properties just means more pressure.In this episode of The Abundant Wallet Podcast, we sit down with Christian — a tech professional, real estate investor, and entrepreneur who built a buy-and-hold portfolio across Atlanta and Chicago, took some hard lessons in the pandemic era, and came out on the other side with a sharper perspective on how real estate, capital, and private banking actually work together.This is a real conversation. No fluff. No highlight reel investing. Just honest experience, hard-won lessons, and smart thinking about what it actually takes to build lasting wealth.What We Cover:Christian walks us through his investing journey from watching his uncle collect rent in Brooklyn as a teenager, to buying three properties in Atlanta, to a humbling experience with a 19-unit Chicago portfolio during the pandemic. We talk about what the rent moratoriums really cost him, why tenant-friendly markets are a different game entirely, and what he'd do differently with the capital strategy.We also dig into the bigger picture questions every serious investor eventually has to face: When does real estate actually replace your income? What's the real equity play? And why does everyone keep letting banks profit from money that should be working for them?The conversation shifts when Infinite Banking comes up and Christian's reaction is exactly what you'd expect from someone who's been thinking about becoming his own bank for years but hasn't pulled the trigger yet. We talk about Nelson Nash, the Austrian school of finance, Becoming Your Own Banker, and why the current banking system is essentially a hidden tax on everyone who doesn't understand how it works.We also get into:= Why flipping is just another day job (and why Christian won't touch it unless he's the money man)= How he structured his last 8-unit deal with seller financing and minimal cash out of pocket=The difference between active investing and passive wealth building=Why property management psychology matters more than most investors think=What the Creature from Jekyll Island reveals about how money has always moved=The tech mindset that actually sharpens real estate strategy=And why boring, slow, buy-and-hold investing almost always winsIf you're a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or high-income professional who's tired of building wealth for everyone else — this episode is worth your time.Resources Mentioned:Becoming Your Own Banker — Nelson NashNelson Nash Institute / Infinite Banking Concept (IBC)The Creature from Jekyll Island — G. Edward Griffin10X Is Easier Than 2X — Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyThe 10X Rule — Grant CardoneGUEST: Christian Green💼 LinkedIn: Christian Green

How Ordinary Families Build Generational Wealth with Real EstateWhat if building wealth wasn’t about working harder… but making your money work smarter?In this inspiring episode of The Abundant Wallet Podcast, we sit down with Viva Coach DeShanti (Shantell James), a certified life coach, real estate investor, property manager, and entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from corporate America into a purpose-driven life focused on wellness, wealth building, and community empowerment.I’m Viva Coach DeShanti, Shantell James, a certified life coach, real estate investor, and property manager with over 28 years of corporate leadership experience. After transitioning from corporate America, I began building a portfolio career rooted in wellness, real estate, and community empowerment. I manage long-term investments and short-term rental properties in New York and Puerto Rico, including wellness-centered spaces like Villa Siurano and Hacienda De’ Shanti. Through my coaching practice, Coach Viva DeShanti, I help individuals move from survival mode to alignment, accountability, and abundance by focusing on mindset, personal growth, and intentional living.In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Building passive income through real estate✔️ Long-term rentals vs short-term Airbnb investing✔️ Generational wealth strategies✔️ Trust planning and legacy creation✔️ Wealth mindset and abundance thinking✔️ How to make your assets work for you✔️ Breaking free from corporate America✔️ Entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business building✔️ Financial freedom through strategic investing✔️ Infinite Banking and private wealth conceptsOne of the biggest lessons from this conversation:Most people stop themselves before they ever start.They assume:“I can’t qualify.”“I don’t have enough money.”“That’s only for wealthy people.”But successful investors think differently.Instead of asking:“Can I?”They ask:“How do I?”If you want to learn about:real estate investingpassive incomewealth buildinggenerational wealthtrust strategiesfinancial freedomentrepreneurshipmindset coachingabundance thinkingInfinite Banking concepts…this conversation is packed with valuable insights.👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s the biggest thing holding you back from building wealth?Subscribe for more episodes on:Financial FreedomPassive IncomeReal Estate InvestingInfinite BankingWealth BuildingLegacy PlanningGUEST: Shantell James🌐 Website: https://haciendadeshanti.eco/ 💼 LinkedIn: Shantell James📱 Instagram: coach_viva_deshanti

From Trauma to Millions: Real Estate, Mental Health & Wealth SecretsWhat happens when an artist becomes a healthcare entrepreneur, trauma recovery advocate, and savvy real estate investor?In this powerful episode of The Abundant Wallet Podcast, we sit down with Ursula Rochon to unpack an incredible journey from art school to luxury retail, mental health innovation, trauma recovery, healthcare entrepreneurship, and strategic real estate investing.This conversation dives deep into topics most people never connect—but absolutely should:✔️ Mental health and trauma recovery✔️ PTSD and underserved communities✔️ Art therapy and alternative healing methods✔️ Real estate investing mistakes to avoid✔️ Joint ventures vs syndications✔️ Due diligence and investor red flags✔️ Smart capital deployment strategies✔️ Dividend-paying whole life insurance & private banking concepts✔️ Wealth building through control of your capitalUrsula shares powerful stories about helping youth through trauma recovery, working with refugee women, building behavioral health solutions, and how mental wellness directly impacts entrepreneurship, investing, and life outcomes.If you're an entrepreneur, investor, healthcare professional, or someone passionate about building wealth while making impact—this episode is for you.One of the most powerful takeaways:Most investors focus on what can go right… while sophisticated investors prepare for what can go wrong.That mindset shift alone could save you thousands—or more.If you’re interested in:Infinite BankingReal estate investingAlternative investmentsMental resilienceEntrepreneurshipWealth strategyPrivate banking conceptsAsset protectionCapital efficiency…you’ll want to watch this entire conversation.👇 COMMENT BELOW:What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?Was it:Mental health?Real estate?Investor due diligence?Wealth strategy?Private banking?SUBSCRIBE for more episodes on:Financial freedomReal estate investingInfinite BankingEntrepreneurshipPassive incomeWealth buildingGUEST: Ursula Rochon🌐 Website: www.thecolorgallery.org💼 LinkedIn: Ursula Rochon📱 Instagram: Painterbae📍Facebook: ursulaRochon🪶 Twitter: urochon🔗 Book a Wealth Strategy Session: https://theabundantwallet.com/booking🔗 Learn More About The Abundant Wallet: https://theabundantwallet.com/🔗 Follow The Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fHsY...

How Ordinary Families Build Generational Wealth with Real EstateWhat if building wealth wasn’t about working harder… but making your money work smarter?In this inspiring episode of The Abundant Wallet Podcast, we sit down with Viva Coach DeShanti (Shantell James), a certified life coach, real estate investor, property manager, and entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from corporate America into a purpose-driven life focused on wellness, wealth building, and community empowerment.I’m Viva Coach DeShanti, Shantell James, a certified life coach, real estate investor, and property manager with over 28 years of corporate leadership experience. After transitioning from corporate America, I began building a portfolio career rooted in wellness, real estate, and community empowerment. I manage long-term investments and short-term rental properties in New York and Puerto Rico, including wellness-centered spaces like Villa Siurano and Hacienda De’ Shanti. Through my coaching practice, Coach Viva DeShanti, I help individuals move from survival mode to alignment, accountability, and abundance by focusing on mindset, personal growth, and intentional living.In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Building passive income through real estate✔️ Long-term rentals vs short-term Airbnb investing✔️ Generational wealth strategies✔️ Trust planning and legacy creation✔️ Wealth mindset and abundance thinking✔️ How to make your assets work for you✔️ Breaking free from corporate America✔️ Entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business building✔️ Financial freedom through strategic investing✔️ Infinite Banking and private wealth conceptsOne of the biggest lessons from this conversation:Most people stop themselves before they ever start.They assume:“I can’t qualify.”“I don’t have enough money.”“That’s only for wealthy people.”But successful investors think differently.Instead of asking:“Can I?”They ask:“How do I?”If you want to learn about:real estate investingpassive incomewealth buildinggenerational wealthtrust strategiesfinancial freedomentrepreneurshipmindset coachingabundance thinkingInfinite Banking concepts…this conversation is packed with valuable insights.👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s the biggest thing holding you back from building wealth?Subscribe for more episodes on:Financial FreedomPassive IncomeReal Estate InvestingInfinite BankingWealth BuildingLegacy PlanningGUEST: Shantell James🌐 Website: https://haciendadeshanti.eco/ 💼 LinkedIn: Shantell James📱 Instagram: coach_viva_deshanti#WealthBuilding #PassiveIncome #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #TheAbundantWallet