Real Estate Mogul, M.D.

Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful wealth-building tool in America is something you already have access to—but completely overlook? In this episode, real estate legend Adiel Gorel breaks down how the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage can build massive long-term wealth, especially for busy professionals like doctors, engineers, and business owners. With over 10,000 homes purchased through his sys...

Send us Fan Mail Are you working in your business or building a machine that can run without you? In this episode, Gary Harper shares how he went from a 300-deal real estate business to coaching 4,000+ entrepreneurs using the RISE Business Framework. After surviving Lyme disease and burnout, Gary made it his mission to help business owners reclaim their purpose, design smarter systems, and lead wi...

Send us Fan Mail How do you go from nursing shifts to scaling a multimillion-dollar portfolio of mobile home parks in just a few years? In this episode, former RN Tim Woodbridge shares his journey into real estate, starting with a 36-pad mobile home park and a vision. Within 15 months, he doubled the value, refinanced to return all capital, and never looked back. You’ll learn: Why mobile home park...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a psychiatrist leaves medicine, builds a $400M real estate portfolio, and designs a private equity model with zero sponsor fees? In this episode, Dr. Elaine Stageberg, co-founder of Black Swan Real Estate, shares how she reached financial freedom in her 30s, why traditional syndications are broken, and how physicians can invest in real estate without becoming lan...

Send us Fan Mail What do you get when a real estate strategist marries a physician? A playbook built for high-income professionals who want to turn debt and burnout into cash flow and lifestyle freedom.    In this episode, Adam Pretorius—a luxury agent, developer, and owner of two construction companies—shares how he helps doctors buy smarter, invest with confidence, and compare mortgage interest...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Joel Miller shares his extensive experience in real estate investment, discussing his journey from a mobile DJ to a successful real estate investor. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, relationships, and education in building wealth through real estate. Joel also provides insights into tenant screening, structuring entities for investments, and the nuanc...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Ashley Garner shares her journey in real estate, highlighting her transition from traditional rentals to multifamily syndication. She discusses the importance of financial freedom, the challenges of value-add strategies, and the nuances of passive investing. The conversation also touches on navigating high interest rates, choosing the right markets, and commo...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Casey Gregersen shares his journey from a W-2 employee in the oil and gas industry to a successful real estate entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of maintaining active income while transitioning to real estate, the challenges of scaling a business, and the significance of having a solid team in place. Casey emphasizes the need for creative financing st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Brett sits down with former medical device sales rep turned investor-realtor Niyi Adewole, who shares how he escaped the W-2 grind and built a multi-state real estate business. They dive deep into: House hacking his first triplex with just $5K Transitioning from long-term to short-term rentals (and direct bookings!) Why design and experie...

Send us Fan Mail What does a 14-year-old mowing lawns have in common with a passive investor and digital marketing expert? Intentionality. In this episode, Brett sits down with Jason Wright, founder of Intentionally Inspirational, to unpack how he built a business that runs without him — and how that freedom led him to real estate investing. Jason has built over 650 sales funnels and helped over 2...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine having access to $100K to $500K in business credit — all at 0% interest — without hurting your personal credit score. It’s not a gimmick. It’s strategy. In this episode, Brett is joined by Patrick Pychynski, a U.S. Marine turned capital consultant and founder of Stacking Capital. He’s helped business owners secure over $14 million in funding using his Three C’s Framework —...

Send us Fan Mail Most doctors dream of a simpler future. But what if you designed a portfolio that gave you freedom now? In this episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Brett sits down with Dr. Josh Honaker — pediatrician, entrepreneur, and founder of Honaker Health and ParentMD. Josh shares how he went from hospital executive to real estate developer, startup founder, and marine industry investor, all...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Yale-trained interventional radiologist Dr. Gustavo Elias joins Brett Riggins to talk about gratitude, designing your life with intention, and planting the seeds of wealth early in your medical career. While he doesn’t claim to be a real estate mogul just yet, his mindset around financial freedom, his real estate goals, and his commitment to doing meaning...

Send us Fan Mail Investing Beyond Borders: Is International Real Estate Right for You? Dr. Anne-Michelle Wand, a real estate investor with 40 years of experience across Panama, Mexico, and the U.S., joins me for an eye-opening conversation about building passive income, mindset for success, and the opportunities in international real estate. In this episode, we cover:  The difference between activ...

Send us Fan Mail What if your investing strategy wasn’t just about ROI — but about alignment, values, and long-term clarity? In this episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Brett sits down with Dr. Ahmad Awan, a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist and first-generation immigrant navigating life, medicine, and money on his own terms. From his early days in Pakistan to board certifications at H...

Send us Fan Mail What if building your U.S. real estate portfolio didn’t require perfect credit, W-2 income, or even U.S. citizenship? In this episode, Brett is joined by Amresh Singh, Founder and CEO of HomeAbroad and Ziffy — two platforms that are breaking down barriers to U.S. real estate for both global and domestic investors. With over 14 years in mortgage innovation, Amresh unpacks what actu...

Send us Fan Mail Most real estate strategies are loud, risky, and exhausting. But what if building lasting wealth was actually… boring? In this episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Brett is joined by Adiel Gorel, founder of ICG Real Estate and host of the PBS show Remote Control Retirement Riches. Adiel has helped thousands of investors — including physicians, engineers, and busy professionals — bui...

Send us Fan Mail What do you get when you mix 20+ years of real estate experience, 5,000+ deals, and a crash-course PhD in the 2008 meltdown? You get Dani Beit-Or — and you better believe he’s still learning. In this episode, Dani joins me to share how he helps high-income professionals invest without the gimmicks. From sight-unseen deals to systematized cash flow strategies, we cover what actuall...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could fund your next big deal like the pros — without getting crushed by debt or insurance mistakes? In this episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Brett sits down with Jake Clopton, commercial lending expert and founder of Clopton Capital, to unpack the mechanics behind smart leverage, equity stack structuring, and risk-adjusted decision-making in real estate. Inside this...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Steve Shull — the coach behind thousands of top-performing real estate agents and teams. In this high-impact episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Brett sits down with Steve to unpack what it really takes to succeed — in real estate, in business, and in life. From Don Shula’s perfection standard to why chasing “more” is a trap, Steve’s systems-driven philosophy can transform the...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an ophthalmologist gives herself permission to pivot—and starts asking what else is possible? Dr. Charity Hix joins Real Estate Mogul M.D. to share her journey from medicine to career coaching for introverts, and why curiosity, boundaries, and energy matter just as much as cash flow. A lifelong learner with a real estate course under her belt and a love for creat...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could trade burnout for freedom—without quitting medicine? In this episode of Real Estate Mogul M.D., Dr. Gelerie Stenbakken shares how she and her husband went from “Is this it?” to financially independent through a portfolio of long and short-term rentals. From early investments and breast cancer to builder fraud and pivoting into STRs, Gelerie’s story is packed with...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a pediatrician starts thinking like an investor? In this episode, Dr. Michael Perisa joins Brett for a candid conversation about balancing family life, student loans, and direct pediatric care—while planting the seeds of real estate investing. As a practice owner and father of three, Michael shares how he's navigating the early stages of wealth building and...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Shideh Shafie goes deeper on what freedom really looks like—and how to design your life around it. From real estate investing to neuroscience-backed performance habits, Dr. Shafie breaks down her 20/20/20 morning routine, her “thought audits,” and why most doctors are chasing success in reverse. In this episode, we unpack: How to stop t...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a high-performing physician decides that more hustle isn’t the answer—but freedom is? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Shideh Shafie shares her evolution from traditional medicine to intentional living. As a Yale- and Columbia-trained ER physician turned real estate investor and high-performance coach, she opens up about how doctors can rewrite their defin...