Real Estate Breakthrough

In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, I sit down with Krista Fettke of Gateway Investors—daughter of Rich and Kathy Fettke from Real Wealth—to dive into the real story behind how U.S. investors are buying real estate in Portugal, Spain, Panama, and Mexico... and getting more than just cash flow. We cover: ✅ How Krista turned a family legacy into a global investing business ✅ What the Gold...

Are we heading for another Great Depression or just another news cycle blip? In this episode, Christina Suter breaks down the real impact of Trump's recent tariff moves—and what it actually means for real estate investors. She unpacks what happened in the 1930s, how today's economy is vastly different, and what you should be doing if you're investing in housing, multifamily, or even watching the m...

In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, I'm joined by real estate experts Robert Fragoso and Nick Despotidis to unpack what's really going on in today's market—from interest rates to market cycles, cash flow challenges, and the infamous "date the rate, marry the price" strategy.  We talk about: ✅ Why multifamily is down 20–30% and what it means for buyers ✅ How to invest smart in a high-int...

🔥 Think you need a $20,000 real estate course to start flipping houses? Think again. Too many investors take the courses, follow the steps… and still get stuck. They hesitate, make costly mistakes, or simply don't take action. In this episode, I sit down with Robert Fragoso, a seasoned real estate investor with 35+ years of experience, thousands of flips, and deep insider knowledge. Robert shares...

Is this the future of real estate? In this episode, I sit down with Ray Kaderli, an expert in Hempcrete construction, to discuss how this ancient yet revolutionary material is shaking up the real estate industry. We dive deep into why Hempcrete homes are more durable, energy-efficient, and sustainable than traditional construction. What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why traditional building materials are outda...

In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, host Christina Suter welcomes Bob Lachance, a professional investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Reva Global, a top-tier real estate virtual assistant company. Bob shares his inspiring journey from professional hockey player to real estate investor, breaking down how he built his wealth, navigated challenges, and created a legacy in the real estate wor...

In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with AJ Osborne, founder of Cedar Creek Capital and a self-storage industry pioneer. AJ shares his journey from medical benefits sales to building a $100M self-storage empire—without outside investors. Learn why self-storage is more than real estate, how to turn challenges into opportunities, and why the market's next shift cou...

Join me, Christina Suter, on Real Estate Breakthrough as I sit down with Ryan Smith, a real estate investor with a unique journey—from coder and pro athlete to faith-driven entrepreneur. Ryan's story combines purpose, persistence, and an impressive investment strategy in mobile homes and storage units. In this episode, we explore: Ryan's transition from software to a real estate powerhouse, managi...

In this episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough podcast, I sit down with Mandy McAllister, real estate investor and leader at GoBundance Women, to explore the unique challenges and advantages women face in real estate. From transitioning out of high-powered careers to embracing the mindset of financial freedom, we dive into how community, values, and entrepreneurial risk-taking empower women in th...

In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, I sit down with Kevin Bupp from Sunrise Capital, a seasoned real estate investor who went from bartending to building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire.   Kevin shares his incredible journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his path, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We dive deep into the importance of mentorship, taking calculated ris...

Welcome back to Real Estate Breakthrough! In this episode, I sit down with Mike DeHaan, a successful real estate investor and host of the Collecting Keys Podcast. Mike shares his incredible journey from leaving a high-paying engineering job at Boeing to building a national flipping and wholesaling business that spans multiple markets. 🚀   We dive into: - How Mike transitioned from a stable engine...

Welcome to the Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter! In this episode, I sit down with Desiree Doubrox, the dynamic CEO of "HomWork", to discuss her groundbreaking approach to co-living spaces and her extensive experience in real estate and entrepreneurship. About Desiree Doubrox: Desiree is a seasoned real estate agent, broker, and investor with over three decades of experience. As a...

Welcome to another episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Randy Langenderfer, a financial expert and the founder of InvestArk, where he manages a portfolio of nearly 4,000 units. In this episode, Randy discusses his transition from a corporate career to becoming a full-time real estate investor. He shares how his background in finance and risk management...

Welcome to another episode of Real Estate Breakthrough with Christina Suter! In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Smallowitz, an aerospace engineer turned private lending expert, as he shares his journey from engineering to real estate and private lending. He was the Spacecraft Structure and Mechanical lead on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Developed the structural test program and conducted...

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough Show! 🎙️ Today, we are thrilled to have Henry Washington, an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor, join us in the studio. Henry has built an impressive portfolio of over 70 rental units and countless house flips within just three and a half years, achieving financial freedom. He's also the newest co-host of the...

Welcome to a special episode of The Real Estate Breakthrough Show! Today, we have the honor of hosting Brett Swarts, an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett, who serves as a Deferred Sales Trust Trustee, brings a wealth of knowledge in exit planning, real estate investment, and wealth management.   He is the author of Amazon's #1 best-seller "Building a C...

"People get enamored by numbers and we really  need to back it up and holistically understand the goals, risk and timeline." -Whitney Hutten    Today I am interviewing Whitney Elkins Hutten. She is the Director of Investor Education at  Passive Investing . She also operates her own consulting and coaching practice called Ash Wealth , where she provides mentorship and development tactics for invest...

#187: Mike Zlotnik- The Bizarre Truth: Why Commercial Real Estate Investors Are in a Recession While Others Thrive   "What's really bizarre is if you're a commercial real estate investor, you are in a deep recession while everyone else is doing fine as the economy is not really in a deep recession." - Mike Zlotnik   Today I am interviewing Mike Zlotnik. He's an Investment Expert and coach with a s...

"The asset that you buy and the revenue that's created, you're not going to get it anywhere else. You can chase traveling nurses, you can chase insurance providers in the mid term space, but that comes and goes." -Quentin Wendt   Today I am interviewing Quentin Wendt who is the General Manager at Pad Split , a technology platform and marketplace dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions...

"The LPs traditionally are going to have the lion's share of that equity stack and if you don't have a good handle on those LP's, you can run into some hot water and not be able to raise your money." - Chad Zednek   Today I am interviewing Chad Zdenek. He is the CEO of CSQ Properties, which functions as an acquisition and reposition management company of multi-family and self storage real estate....

"I think whats really cool about real estate is doing the things no one is willing to do and the impact on the community it has." -Cody Davis   Today I am interviewing Cody Davis who I met recently at our ITI meeting. He was invited by Bronson Hill. I was very impressed with Cody's clarity and focus for implementing a strategy that is leading him to a future of financial freedom using creative sel...

"Capital raising is sales, it's really working with people using a lot of the same skill sets." -Bronson Hill   Today I am interviewing my friend, Co host of ITI and past mentee, Bronson Hill. He is the CEO and Founder of Bronson Equity , a passive investing and multi family syndication company. Bronson Equity works one on one with clients who are high earning individuals who want to invest passiv...

#182: Todd Bayer- Playing the Long Term Real Estate Game   "You have to put more skin in the game to make the deal work and end up making much less profit so we are very challenged right now in real estate especially with flipping and the long term rental market."  -Todd Bayer   Today I am interviewing Todd Bayer. I've known Todd for many years and he has an extensive journey in the world of real...

"Do you as a private investor have the right education to be able to ask the right questions to these operators." - Matthew Owens   Today I am interviewing Matthew Owens. He is the CEO of OCG Properties , which is a real estate investing company that focuses on "intelligent" investing and education. OCG Properties helps investors create cash flow strategies for long term returns and investments. H...

"It's not passive, it's your asset and it's your money so you don't just sit back and hope someone else is taking care of your money because no one cares about your money like you do." -Kaaren Hall    Today I am interviewing Kaaren Hall who is the founder of uDirect IRA Services . uDirect helps thousands of people self direct their IRA's into private equity investments such as real estate, notes,...