Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing

Many service members become landlords when they purchase a property and then get assigned to a new location, or when they purchase a duplex for their current assignment. The majority of them take advantage of the VA loan, which can give very favorable terms to buyers. After receiving some terrible advice from a lender about using his VA loan, David Pere realized there was a need in the market for...

No road to financial freedom comes without its bumps. Some are mild humps, others can knock you out. Iven Vian, co-founder and COO of Anthem Capital, Air Force Veteran, and real estate investor, joins Adam Schroeder and Zach Remaster to discuss his first deals. There was some good…there was some bad… But eventually he came out better educated and still in a good position.  He’s now a large investo...

Financial freedom is the goal of nearly every real estate investor. Deciding when to leave, however, can be a complicated decision. But sometimes life chooses for you, which is the case with Rory and Jason. Jason took the plunge into full time real estate investing when things changed at his job, and has been steadily increasing their portfolio to continue his real estate professional role. Listen...

The banking world was rocked when news of SVB’s collapse came to light. Stocks plummeted, investors feared, and the government had to step in and assure everyone that they would cover any accounts and nobody was losing any money. But what happens next time (because you KNOW there will be a next time)? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk about how this situation occurred, what investors can do to...

You hear lots of talk about how real estate can save you money on taxes. But how much can it actually save you? Getting a real number can be tricky, but Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder talk with CPA Amanda Han about how taxes differ based on 3 different methods of investing in real estate. Listen in as Amanda explains how real estate offsets your earnings and the massive tax write off that can wi...

Many people are comfortable investing in their hometown. A little less are comfortable investing outside their town but in their own state. It gets even smaller when investing outside their home state in the United States. But investing overseas? Things get a bit tougher to figure out at that point. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Reid Kirchenbauer about how he's investing in places lik...

Knowing your investing style and comfort level is important. Not just when you invest money on investments you control, but when you invest in assets other people are controlling for you as well. Adam Schroeder talks with Justin Moy, partner at Realm Investors, about his real estate journey, why he’s investing in Kansas City, what his property requirements are, and why he’s stuck with real estate...

Recent Fannie Mae changes have been somewhat under the radar, but they could have some good (and bad) impact for investors. Whether it’s appraisals or cash-out refi timelines, there’s always some changes to your investing strategy. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with the lending team at North American Financial about what these changes really mean, why this is an “accumulation market” and w...

One important part of real estate investing is staying in control of your asset. But when you’re out of your own cash to invest and purchase assets, you don’t necessarily have to be done acquiring some to control. Chris Prefontaine rejoins Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster to discuss the steps you can take to find and control assets with little to no money out of your pocket. Learn more at: www. Re...

Uncertainty can cause confusion and trepidation, but it can also create opportunities. Adam Schroeder looks into what’s happening with Millenials and their wealth and why that could create a boom for future real estate valuations. Hope isn’t an investment strategy, you have to actually take action. ***Don’t forget to get your copy of The Top 20 Markets to Invest In 2023 by emailing podcast@renttor...

We’ve heard since our youth that investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc is the way to diversify and move yourself towards retirement. That it’s the “safe” way to protect and grow your wealth. But is that really true? There are much better ways to invest that will likely leave you in better financial straits when you’re ready to retire than it would if you were to invest the way the masses d...

A lot of real estate “investors” that came in during Covid and thought they were so smart are now running for the hills. They see the current situation as dire and run from the returns they now see. Well, guess what? The grass is nowhere near dead on this side of the fence. Covid may have made the grass greener for a while, but we’re simply back to a time when appreciation is slow and steady and t...

Real estate investing across state lines while living in the United States can be intimidating. Add in an ocean separating you from your properties and it can seem even more daunting. Adam Schroeder talks with client Richard Hall about how he’s been investing in real estate in his attempt to become a full time investor. With properties in Colorado, Tennessee, and Florida, he’s creating quite the p...

There are so many ways to invest in real estate that it’s easy to find yourself chasing the latest, greatest podcast you heard. That’s not to say that any one way is wrong, but it can definitely be wrong to chase them all at once. Adam Schroeder talks about how to flush out the noise and successfully deal with the increasing input into your investing brain, as well as why home buying sentiment mig...

Real estate is NOT a straight line to wealth. Bumps happen, and sometimes they’re big. But getting over those bumps and continuing on is how true wealth is achieved.d In this world we’re in where we hear constant negativity in the news, Adam Schroeder finds the silver lining and areas where you can invest that are actually seeing significant increases in home valuations as opposed to other places...

Tokens are the new hot thing in investing…and potentially the future of investing. You hear about new coins being started constantly, and many of them are just fads that have no value behind them. Securitized tokens, however, are a different story. Eric Martel joins Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster to discuss his new securitized token, MartelInvest. Eric explains how it works, what it’s backed by...

Inflation is still relatively high, causing your money to be worth less and less every day. During times like these, what should you be considering doing with your money? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster go over how your money is being treated in different asset classes, what mindset you need, what really scares Zach, and more. Leave us a review on your podcast platform and send a screenshot to po...

There are many different types of loans available for investors. Whether it’s conventional, DSCR, non-recourse, interest only, or any other type, one thing you rarely hear about is the All in One loan. Cori Zigman and Zach Lemaster talk with Harrison and Adam from CMG Home Loans explain the process and how investors can best utilize them. Schedule a call with CMG Loans Here: https://calendly.com/h...

For investors looking to invest in multifamily instead of single family, it’s a different journey. There are similarities, but a whole lot of differences as well. Adam Schroeder talks with Rama Krishna, Founder of Usha Capital Group, host of the podcast, “Multifamily AP360 (Earlier – Creating Wealth through Passive Apartment Investing), and author of the book Creating Wealth through Passive Apartm...

There’s a difference between rent ready and retail ready, and knowing it will go a long way to making sure that you’re buying a rental property that’s going to make sense. Going overboard on finishes and materials will eat into your profits and could very well turn it into a deal that gets negative cash flow. Remember, there’s a difference between the two. Adam Schroeder dives into that topic, as...

Mobile home parks are one of the asset classes that have boomed in popularity over the last 5 years or so. What was once an obscure investment has now become quite mainstream (at least among investors). Purchasing and managing those properties, however, still has a bit of a steep learning curve. Adam Schroeder talks with Sydney Barker, VP of Financing at Open Door Capital, about her acquisiti...

Once your tenant is in place you have very little insight into what’s going on at your investment property. Sure, you’ll hear when a maintenance request is put in, but what’s going on outside of that request that might need your attention? How can you be sure that you’re going to end up with your property being in good shape when your tenant eventually moves out? Adam Schroeder talks today about t...

Your real estate business needs employees. They may not be W-2 employees, but they’re people working for you nonetheless. Who are these people and how do you find them? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster dive into just that topic today. Listen in as the two explain exactly who you need to be searching for, the questions you should ask to make sure they are who they say they are, and how each of them...

2022 is in the books. Did you achieve your real estate goals for the year or did something in the market scare you off (or make you wait because something better was RIGHT around the corner)? Adam Schroeder and Cori Zigman talk real estate goals for 2023: why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect time to invest, what their favorite investments for 2022 were, and why taking that first step is so cruci...

Inflation has been rampant for at least the last year, with many believing that the worst is behind us and we’re on our way down. David Stockman is NOT one of those with rose colored glasses on their face. He thinks we’re in for an inflation storm that is going to last years, not the months we’re being led to believe. Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder talk to David about what’s causing the inflatio...