Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

In today's market, it's never been easier to sound like a real estate expert—and that's exactly the problem. With the rise of social media, podcasts, and online courses, a new wave of "real estate gurus" is everywhere. But behind the marketing, many lack real experience, real track records, or real skin in the game. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with investor Jon...

What's really happening in the 2026 housing market? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with Zillow's home trends expert, Amanda Pendleton, to break down the latest data shaping today's market. You'll hear where buyers have the upper hand—and where sellers still hold control. Amanda explains how rising inventory, mortgage rates, and affordability are impacting home sal...

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with real estate investors Dedric and Krystal Polite to talk about what it really takes to build generational wealth —and why most people never get started. Like many aspiring investors, they had the books, the education, and the desire—but it wasn't until they took action that everything changed . Today, they've built a thriving rea...

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke talks with investor Nana Hong, whose path to financial freedom began with a simple idea: stop paying rent and start collecting it. After buying her first property for just $30,000 and selling it for a profit, Nana realized real estate could build wealth faster than a traditional career. Despite earning a PhD and working in biotech, she and her...

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show with Kathy Fettke, we explore how to pivot as a real estate investor when your strategy suddenly stops working. Kate Lynch shares how she left her Wall Street career to build a high cash-flow Airbnb portfolio in Cleveland—only to see regulations change almost overnight. With income dropping fast, she was forced to make tough decisions and quickly adapt. You'...

Mortgage rates are rising again—and it's changing the housing market fast. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with Mike Simonsen to break down what's really happening in the 2026 housing market—and what it means for you as an investor. Home prices are flat. Sales are down nearly 30% from the pandemic peak. And inventory is shifting in ways most headlines are missing....

What if you could teach your kids to build wealth before they even turn 25? How to Build Generational Wealth with Real Estate is the focus of this episode of The Real Wealth Show , as Kathy Fettke sits down with longtime RealWealth member Craig Turner and his family. Craig didn't just invest for himself. He made it a priority to teach his children how to invest early. Today, his kids are building...

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with the Chief Economist at AirDNA to break down what's really happening in the short-term rental market in 2026. After years of rapid growth, the Airbnb market has gone through a major reset. Occupancy rates declined as new supply flooded the market. But now, the data is showing signs of a comeback. You'll learn why short-term rental...

If you've been wondering how to create more freedom in your life, real estate might be the answer. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with RealWealth's Director of Real Estate, Leah Collich, to break down how rental properties can help you reach financial freedom. You'll learn what turnkey real estate investing is, how it works, and why so many investors are using it t...

Former pro snowboarder Dan Brisse built a career on risk, discipline, and performance. But like many athletes, he realized early on that one injury could end it all. In this episode, Dan shares why he turned to real estate investing to create long-term financial security—and how multifamily properties helped him build multiple streams of passive income. You'll hear how he went from buying a duplex...

Spring is here, and the housing market is starting to shift—but is it a surge or just a slow thaw? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with Odeta Kushi , Deputy Chief Economist at First American , to break down what investors should expect in the 2026 spring housing market. Kathy and Odeta explore why this spring may feel more like a "thaw" than a boom, and what that m...

A new federal reporting rule could impact how real estate investors buy and transfer property. In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with asset protection attorney Clint Coons to break down the new FinCEN real estate reporting requirements that took effect March 1. The rule targets certain residential real estate transactions involving business entities and cash purchases, requiring detailed rep...

Are short-term rentals still a good investment in today's market? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke talks with real estate investor and Short-Term Shop founder Avery Carl about what's really happening in the short-term rental market in 2026. Despite headlines claiming "Airbnb is dead," Avery says the market is stabilizing after the post-COVID boom. Inventory is higher, deals a...

The global economy is facing new uncertainty — from the Iran conflict to tariffs and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. What could it all mean for real estate investors? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke talks with investor J Scott about the biggest economic risks right now. They discuss how the Iran conflict could affect oil prices, inflation, and interest rates, why...

Many real estate agents spend their careers helping others build wealth—but never build their own. In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Bay Area real estate agent Olivia McNally about why agents should also become investors. Olivia shares her journey from a six-figure government job to real estate sales, how she learned the business from the ground up, and why she's now focused on flipping hom...

What happens when you invest through the dot-com crash, 9/11, the Great Financial Crisis, COVID — and today's uncertainty? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with Dwight Dunton to unpack 25 years of multifamily investing experience and the lessons that helped him survive every major market cycle. They break down why long-term, fixed-rate debt matters more than ever, h...

Tax season doesn't have to be stressful — but for real estate investors, it can be complicated. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with CPA Brandon Hall to break down what investors need to know for 2026. They cover why filing an extension may actually be the smarter move, how to avoid surprise tax bills, and who really needs to be paying quarterly taxes. Brandon expl...

When you turn a home into a rental, your standard homeowner's policy may not protect you. In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Seth Markum of NREIG about the insurance mistakes that can lead to denied claims and major financial loss. They break down landlord vs. homeowner policies, liability limits, flood vs. water damage, named storm coverage, vacancy rules, and how deductibles affect your ri...

Affordable housing is one of the biggest buzzwords in real estate — but can it actually be profitable? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with developer Evan Holladay to explain how affordable housing deals really work. With more than 2,600 units developed, Evan breaks down tax credits, incentives, and why more developers are pivoting in this direction. They discuss w...

What's really happening in real estate lending right now? In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors , Kathy Fettke sits down with lending expert Caeli Ridge to break down the latest shifts in mortgage rates, credit conditions, and investor financing. Are lenders tightening? Is capital becoming more expensive? And what should real estate investors expect in 2026? Caeli shares insights on un...

Are you trying to do everything yourself? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with Kyle Willis, VP of Growth at Belay, about why delegation is the key to scaling your business faster. From managing email and calendars to bookkeeping and investor communication, the right executive assistant can free up 10+ hours a week — and help you stay in your genius zone. If you're a rea...

Is commercial real estate setting up for a comeback in 2026? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with Henry Chin, Global Head of Research at CBRE , to break down the latest outlook for U.S. and global property markets. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, investor demand for U.S. commercial real estate is strengthening. Henry shares why multifamily remains the top ass...

What does it really mean to invest like a billionaire? Kathy Fettke sits down with Bob Fraser, author of  Invest Like a Billionaire , to explain how ultra-wealthy investors build long-term wealth — and why public markets often fail everyday investors. After losing everything twice in the public markets, Bob breaks down why billionaires focus on private markets, including real estate, private credi...

Tariffs are reshaping global supply chains—and the effects are starting to reach the real estate market. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke speaks with supply chain expert Andrei Quinn-Barabanov of Moody's Analytics about how tariffs are increasing construction costs, straining supplier relationships, and adding uncertainty to the economy. They discuss who is absorbing tariff c...

What does the U.S. housing market really look like heading into 2026? In this episode, Kathy Fettke is joined by Zillow's Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy to break down Zillow's latest 2026 housing market forecast. They discuss where affordability is improving, which U.S. markets offer the most opportunity for buyers, and why 2026 may be a year of "small wins" as inventory grows and price growth f...