Be Someone Podcast

In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with real estate investor and private money lender Jose Cortes to break down his journey from wholesaling and fix-and-flips to rentals, Airbnb arbitrage, out-of-state investing, and eventually private money lending. Jose began educating himself about real estate in 2008 before eventually taking action through mentorship programs, loc...

In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with seasoned real estate investor Rick Howell , who has been investing since 2010 across Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. Rick's journey started far from real estate. He became a union electrician after having his son at 17 and spent years working in the trades. When layoffs threatened his livelihood during the 2008–201...

After losing a $300,000 investment and hitting what he describes as rock bottom, George Salas made the decision to rebuild through real estate. In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with George to unpack how he went from attending real estate meetups and courses to owning and operating high-end short-term rentals, launching a real estate fund, and reaching approximately...

Can you really make money with lease options in Texas without buying the property, taking over the mortgage, or becoming the landlord? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with John Jackson , founder of Leasing2Buy , who has specialized in lease options for more than 20 years. John explains his lease option assignment model, where he helps sellers whose homes aren't...

What happens when you enter real estate with no investing experience, no personal capital to deploy, and decades of catching up to do? For Wes Foster , the answer was to move fast, build relationships, learn from every deal, and create value wherever possible. In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with Wes Foster, a Houston-area real estate agent and investor who complet...

Getting deals is only one part of building a successful real estate business. If your systems, people, processes, and numbers can't keep up, growth can quickly become a problem. In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with Matt Viebrock , an experienced real estate operator who has worked inside businesses handling hundreds of transactions per year. Matt shares how rea...

What if you could spend less time searching for motivated sellers and more time actually talking to them? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show, Michael Hoang sits down with Jason Sager of MotivatedSellers.com to discuss pay-per-lead real estate marketing, finding motivated sellers, building your network, and getting your first real estate deal. Jason explains how MotivatedSellers.com generates r...

What happens when you combine real estate investing, sales, licensing, networking, and social media? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with Ben Deal , a Houston-based real estate investor and agent who has spent years working with real estate investors and homeowners. Ben shares his journey from a successful corporate sales and business development career into real e...

What if you don't have much money but have plenty of time? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with Birmingham, Alabama real estate investor Brian Trippe to break down how brand-new investors can get their first deal, find motivated sellers, build a network, and start investing without waiting until they have a pile of cash. Brian shares how he went from discoverin...

How can you build a rental property portfolio when you have little or no money of your own? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with Chad Harris , a Dayton, Ohio real estate investor who built his portfolio by raising private money from everyday individuals. Chad shares his unconventional path into real estate after working as a high school teacher and missionary overs...

What if some of the best real estate deals are hiding in places most investors overlook? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show, Michael Hoang sits down with real estate investor Mitzi Dyane, a mobile home investing expert who has built a diverse real estate business spanning mobile homes, mobile home parks, commercial properties, apartments, land developments, and more. Mitzi shares how she went...

What happens when a real estate investor recognizes that the market is changing and decides to change with it? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show, Michael Hoang sits down with David Pupo, a real estate investor from Orlando, to discuss his journey from corporate recruiting and wholesaling to building a business focused on manufactured housing and affordable housing. David shares how his early...

Can one real estate strategy help you build passive income, capture equity, and create true financial freedom? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show, Michael Hoang sits down with Chris Bounds to discuss his journey through real estate investing, from rehabs and rental properties to creative financing, subject-to deals, and multifamily investing. Chris shares why some of his biggest financial wins...

Can you build a profitable real estate business while creating more time for your family? In this episode of the Get Wealth Show , Michael Hoang sits down with Brent Bowers , founder of The Land Sharks , to discuss his journey from financial struggles and military service to building a successful land investing business and a lifestyle designed around family, travel, and freedom. Brent shares why...

How can real estate investors find motivated sellers without spending thousands of dollars on direct mail, PPC, or paid lead generation? In this episode of the Be Someone Podcast, Michael Hoang sits down with husband-and-wife real estate investors Joe and Jen Delle Fave to discuss their journey from their first real estate deals to building a full-time investing business together. Joe and Jen shar...

What does it take to build lasting wealth through real estate for more than 45 years? In this episode of the Be Someone Podcast, Michael Hoang sits down with Russell Simmons , owner of the Texas Real Estate Investment Center and a longtime Houston real estate broker and investor. Russell shares his journey from buying his first piece of land as a teenager in 1976 to building a diverse real estate...

Can you still build wealth through creative real estate investing in today's market? In this episode, Michael Hoang sits down with William Tingle, a real estate investor with more than 25 years of experience, to discuss the creative financing strategies that have helped him build long-term wealth. William shares his inspiring journey from quitting school in the ninth grade to leaving the resta...

How do successful real estate investors raise private money without chasing lenders or asking friends and family for cash? In this episode, Michael Hoang sits down with Jay Conner , known as the Private Money Authority , to discuss the mindset, systems, and strategies behind raising millions of dollars in private capital. Jay shares how he transitioned from relying on banks to building a network o...

What does it take to build a successful home buying business that survives changing regulations and changing markets? In this episode, Michael Hoang sits down with Andrew Lucas , founder of Deal Finders Club, to discuss his journey from buying rental properties to wholesaling and ultimately building a full-service acquisitions company. Andrew shares how South Carolina's regulatory changes forc...

What if the fastest way to grow your real estate business isn't by hiring more people—but by leveraging AI and automation? In this episode, Michael Hoang welcomes Jack Hoss , a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and AI automation expert based in Fargo, North Dakota. Jack Hoss shares his investing journey, beginning with an expensive lesson from a failed turnkey investment before building a su...

What separates successful land investors from everyone else? According to Trevor Probandt, it's understanding how to create value—not just find discounts. In this episode, Michael Hoang sits down with Trevor Probandt, a third-generation land investor, developer, and soon-to-be broker, to discuss the strategies that have helped him transform raw land into multi-million-dollar opportunities. Tre...

In this episode, Michael Hoang sits down with real estate investor, educator, and podcast host Joe McCall to discuss his nearly two-decade journey in real estate investing. Joe shares how he transitioned from being an engineer to becoming a full-time investor through lease options and wholesaling, the lessons he learned from his first wholesale deal, and why trusting proven systems is often more i...

In this episode of the Be Someone Podcast, Michael Hong interviews Gordon Charon, who shares his unique journey from a music career to real estate investing. Gordon discusses the importance of building relationships, the power of virtual assistants, and the transition to property ownership. He emphasizes the significance of community in real estate and shares insights on key performance indicators...

In this episode of the Be Someone Podcast, Michael Hong interviews Patrick Precourt, a seasoned real estate investor and coach. They discuss Patrick's journey in real estate, the importance of mindset and emotional intelligence in achieving success, and the lessons learned from navigating the short sale market. Patrick emphasizes the significance of understanding human behavior and emotional i...

In this episode of the Be Someone Podcast, Michael Hong interviews Patrick Precourt, a seasoned real estate investor and coach. They discuss Patrick's journey in real estate, the importance of mindset and emotional intelligence in achieving success, and the lessons learned from navigating the short sale market. Patrick emphasizes the significance of understanding human behavior and emotional i...