SlumDogg Millionaires

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from a blue-collar background into owning hundreds of multifamily real estate units? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla sit down with Joe Rinderknecht of Cowboy Capital to discuss his remarkable journey from growing up in a long line of cattle ranchers to becoming a massive force in the multifamily real estate space....

Are you tired of being treated like just another number by massive, corporate banks? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla sit down with Ugur "Lucky" from Cogent Bank to discuss the massive advantages of partnering with a true community bank. Lucky shares his incredible journey from growing up in Turkey to becoming a commercial banking powerhouse in Florida. H...

Are you trying to figure out how to build true wealth and retire with complete time freedom? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla sit down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, an investing expert from PassiveInvesting.com. Whitney shares her unbelievable journey from accidentally flipping a home in 2002 to scaling a massive portfolio of real estate, apartment buildings, and exp...

Did you know that nearly 30% of real estate titles in the state of Florida are defective due to errors, missing legal descriptions, or outright fraud? In this episode of Slumdog Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla visit the stunning new Sarasota office of Z Title Group to sit down with owner Vilmarys "Z" and her protégé, Maria. The ladies dive deep into the terrifying rise of wire and...

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot careers and conquer the commercial real estate world? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla sit down with Stan, a powerhouse commercial real estate developer and broker in Sarasota. Stan shares his incredible transition from running national women's clothing chains to dominating the Sarasota commercial market for the past...

Are you trying to figure out how to retire in an industry that doesn't offer a pension? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla sit down with their broker and mentor, Alex Krumm of NextHome. Alex shares his unbelievable journey from growing up in Alaska to running a massive real estate brokerage in Sarasota. He breaks down the true "Realtor Retirement Plan"...

Are you ready to build a real estate empire but don't know where to start? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree Doggett and Kayla Lamb break down the top 5 investment properties they manage in Florida and exactly what it takes to run them. Des and Kayla cover the pros and cons of single-family annual rentals, luxury short-term seasonal rentals, small multifamily house-hackin...

Are you intimidated by the idea of real estate auctions? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kyla are joined by Trey from JP King to discuss the high-end luxury auction process. Trey explains how the auction timeline goes from start to finish in a 90-day window. He details how contracts are cash transactions with no contingencies, and buyers have plenty of time upfront for...

Are your traditional rentals struggling to cash flow? Retired from the standard landlord grind, 25-year real estate veteran Jim joins Kayla and Desiree to share how he successfully operates 14 highly profitable sober living homes. In this episode, Jim breaks down his transition from the BRRRR method to the "Beds vs. Doors" model, where he maximizes his returns while providing a life-changing servi...

Have you done everything "right" to achieve the American Dream, only to feel completely empty? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Kayla and Desiree sit down with Andrew Freed, who spent his 20s ascending the corporate ladder at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, only to realize he had so much more potential to give. After reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad during the pandemic,...

Retired firefighter and A&E Flipping Boston star Dave Seymour joins Kayla and Desiree to share his incredible journey from UK council estates to the heights of American real estate. Dave discusses the "brutalizing" experience of financial illiteracy during the 2008 crash and how he rebuilt his life from pre-foreclosure into a multimillion-dollar empire. In this episode, you'll le...

Are you tired of property managers who ghost your calls or leave your investments sitting vacant? As Florida property managers overseeing 350+ doors, Kayla Lamb and I, Desiree Doggett, have heard every horror story in the book. From missing accounting statements to "squatter" situations caused by lazy screening, a bad hire doesn't just stress you out—it drains your bank account. In t...

In this episode of Slum Dog Millionaires, hosts Kayla and Desiree fly solo to share the absolute craziest, grossest, and most expensive maintenance nightmares they’ve experienced as property managers in Florida. If you've ever thought about becoming a landlord, this episode is your reality check! From the hilarious to the downright horrifying, the hosts count down the top 11 maintenance issues...

In this episode of Slum Dog Millionaires, hosts Kayla and Desiree sit down with Thomas Presley. Thomas shares his incredible life story, transitioning from Marine Corps Presidential Helicopter Security (HMX-1) and local law enforcement into a holistic financial professional with Modern Woodmen of America. We dive deep into the crucial (and often avoided) topics of life insurance, wills, trusts, an...

In this episode of Slum Dog Millionaires, hosts Kayla and Desiree sit down with Rick, a seasoned real estate investor and master of house hacking. Rick shares his incredible journey from doing his first house hack in a smoke-filled condo to using FHA 203k loans, dealing with wild ADU delays, and eventually scaling to out-of-state investing in Tennessee and Alabama. Rick breaks down the nitty-gritt...

Welcome to the very first episode of SlumDogg Millionaires! Hosts Desiree Dogget and Kayla Lamb are here to share their messy, unconventional, and highly successful journeys into the world of real estate investing. In this introductory episode, the ladies prove that you don’t need to be a trust fund baby or come from a wealthy real estate family to build an empire. Kayla shares her inspiring story...

Slumdogg Millionaires is your go-to podcast for all things real estate, property management, and financial freedom! Hosted by Desiree Doggett and Kayla Lamb, each episode is packed with insider tips, real stories, and a whole lot of fun. From investment basics to interviews with multi-property owners, we show you that building wealth through real estate is not only possible - it’s exciting! Tune i...