From Zero to 300 Rentals: How Kristina Aguilera Scaled Her Portfolio Fast
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Release Date: 10/24/2025
Beyond the Headlines: Inflation, Housing & Economic Myths With Dr. Thornberg
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Economist Dr. Chris Thornberg joins Kathy Fettke to share his perspective on today’s economy and why he believes many popular narratives around inflation, housing, debt, and policy don’t match the underlying data. They explore how media, sentiment, and information overload shape public perception, and discuss the indicators Dr. Thornberg watches most closely. A thoughtful, data-oriented conversation for investors navigating 2025. LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)! https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FREE RealWealth® EDUCATION & TOOLS RealWealth Market...
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Building Financial Independence Through Real Estate Investing with The FI Couple
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Kathy Fettke sits down with Ali & Josh Lupo — The FI Couple — to share how they built financial independence through real estate investing, house hacking, and intentional money habits. They discuss paying off $110K of debt, growing their portfolio, becoming parents, and how FI looks different when your family grows. You’ll also learn how they find seller-financed deals, why creative finance still works in today’s market, and their simple strategies for staying on budget during the holidays. A practical and inspiring look at building real wealth. 💡Want to learn more about...
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Becoming W-2 Optional: How Patrick Grimes Built Real Wealth Through Diversification
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What does it really take to become “work optional”? Kathy Fettke sits down with Patrick Grimes to uncover how he replaced his W-2 income through diversified passive investments. From multifamily real estate to energy and alternative assets, Patrick shares practical strategies to protect capital, create steady cash flow, and build long-term wealth. If you’re ready to move beyond your paycheck and design a life of true financial independence, this episode is a must-listen. 💡Want to learn more about RealWealth? Just visit LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S...
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Market Deep Dive: Why Investors Are Flocking to the Midwest
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The Midwest is having a moment — and for good reason. While many coastal markets struggle with high prices and volatile cycles, investors are finding steady growth, strong rent ratios, and landlord-friendly laws across Kansas City, Wichita, and beyond. In this Market Deep Dive, Kathy Fettke sits down with Andy to explore why more investors are turning to the heartland for reliable cash flow and long-term appreciation. They discuss how AI-resistant jobs and reshoring trends are fueling demand, why build-to-rent communities are thriving, and how smart investors are using 1031 exchanges to...
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How Investors Adapt to Changing Housing Market Cycles with Brian Burke
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Real estate veteran Brian Burke joins Kathy Fettke to share how experienced investors navigate — and even thrive in — changing housing market cycles. With nearly four decades of experience through booms, busts, and everything in between, Brian explains how market psychology, timing, and loan strategy all play a role in long-term success. He also discusses his latest pivot into senior housing and the key lessons he’s learned from flipping homes, managing multifamily portfolios, and avoiding common investor mistakes. Whether you’re just starting or looking to level up, this episode will...
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Real Estate Nightmares: How to Avoid Frightful Investing Mistakes
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
This Halloween, we’re talking real estate horror stories — and the scary lessons behind them. 🎃 Host Kathy Fettke is joined by Henry Washington, James Dainard, and Jamil Damji to share their biggest nightmare deals and what they learned the hard way. From a “ghost house” that haunted James, to Jamil’s property packed with dogs, to Henry’s costly lesson about sewer and well policies — these real estate pros aren’t holding anything back. You’ll also hear one of Kathy’s own investing mistakes from overseas, and how she turned it into a valuable lesson. If you’ve ever...
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How to Use Retirement Accounts to Invest in Real Estate with Chris Barnette
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Most people think retirement accounts are only for stocks and bonds—but what if you could use them to buy real estate? In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Chris Barnette, Business Development Manager at Inspira, about how self-directed IRAs open the door to investing in real estate syndications and other alternative assets. You’ll learn how these accounts work, the key compliance rules to watch out for, and what to expect when using IRA funds in a deal. 💡 Want to learn more? Visit 💡 LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)!...
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From Zero to 300 Rentals: How Kristina Aguilera Scaled Her Portfolio Fast
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
How do you grow from zero to 300 rental properties in just three years? In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with investor and entrepreneur Kristina Aguilera, who did exactly that in the St. Louis market. Kristina shares how she used other people’s money and her wholesale network to find and acquire great deals fast. She explains the systems and processes that allowed her to scale efficiently, and why she spreads her portfolio across three different property managers. Stick around to the end as Kristina reveals how she’s now leveraging AI tools to optimize operations, improve...
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How to Invest in Real Estate While Working a Full-Time Job with Chad Ackerman
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
What if you could build cash flow without being a landlord or leaving your job? In this episode, Chad Ackerman shares how he began building wealth through passive real estate investing — all while working a W-2 job he genuinely enjoyed. Chad talks about why landlording wasn't the right fit, how he discovered passive investing, and the steps he took to start generating cash flow without adding more to his schedule. You'll hear his top tips for busy professionals looking to invest passively, the red flags to watch out for when evaluating deals or sponsors, and why this strategy is especially...
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Year-End Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors with Clint Coons
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Before 2025 ends, real estate attorney Clint Coons shares powerful moves investor could make to optimize their taxes. In addition, he explains how to use bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and the right entity structure to save big. Learn how to stay compliant and keep more of what you earn heading into 2026. 👉 If you want to learn more or connect with Anderson Advisors visit: CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)! https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FREE RealWealth® EDUCATION & TOOLS RealWealth Market...
info_outlineHow do you grow from zero to 300 rental properties in just three years? In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with investor and entrepreneur Kristina Aguilera, who did exactly that in the St. Louis market.
Kristina shares how she used other people’s money and her wholesale network to find and acquire great deals fast. She explains the systems and processes that allowed her to scale efficiently, and why she spreads her portfolio across three different property managers.
Stick around to the end as Kristina reveals how she’s now leveraging AI tools to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing market.
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