The Del Walmsley Radio Show

  Del Walmsley is joined by Stephen and Sherry Gould, who share how unexpected career disruptions led them to real estate investing and ultimately financial freedom. After Sherry lost her income during the 2008 downturn, she pivoted into real estate after discovering Lifestyles Unlimited. Their success was driven by consistent action, attending events, and surrounding themselves with a community r...

  Del Walmsley explains that many people live in quiet desperation, stuck in unfulfilling jobs while trusting traditional retirement plans that often fall short of delivering financial freedom. He addresses the common fear around rental real estate, noting that negative experiences usually stem from treating properties like side projects instead of running them as a business. By shifting to an ent...

Reflecting on a mailbag quote inspired by Robert Kiyosaki, Del Walmsley highlights a central issue most people face: they are taught to be employees, not investors. Drawing from his own experience of discovering wealth-building in his late 20s and retiring by 34 through real estate, he emphasizes that financial freedom begins with a strong “why.” He challenges traditional beliefs around saving and...

  Del Walmsley is joined by National Single Family mentor Isaac Martinez, who shares how he went from a time constrained life with little family time to achieving financial freedom. By setting clear goals and shifting his mindset, he overcame the high cost of investing in Miami by buying properties out of state. He highlights the strong culture of collaboration where investors openly share knowled...

  Del Walmsley opens by contrasting the beauty of spring with the reality that most people are stuck in routines that leave them unfulfilled. He explains that breaking free from a life of quiet desperation is a gradual process that can take days, months, or even years, as people become ready to change through repeated exposure to new ideas. Using his experience with Think and Grow Rich, he shows h...

  Del Walmsley reflects on founding Lifestyles Unlimited in 1990 and the widespread financial misunderstandings he saw in the first seven years. Most people are taught to be employees, relying on degrees, 401(k)s, and jobs rather than learning how to build wealth. He emphasizes knowing whether your money works for you or against you, warns against the “rat race,” and promotes the principle of “min...

  Del Walmsley is joined by Kim Sporich, previously a trusted vendor with Lifestyles Unlimited for 17 years and now running Lifestyles Finance, to address one of the biggest hurdles for aspiring real estate investors: financing. Kim explains how conventional loans, hard money loans, and DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans work for investors, highlighting how rental income can help borrowers q...

  Del Wamsley addresses the financial challenges facing Americans approaching retirement, highlighting alarming statistics: nearly half of adults over 55 have no retirement savings, 80% of older households are at risk of financial insecurity, and many may need to delay retirement due to insufficient funds. Traditional savings strategies—relying on 401(k)s, IRAs, or home equity—often fall short in...

  Del Wamsley reflects on his experience at the Lifestyles Unlimited Expo in San Antonio, emphasizing how the event energizes and inspires investors through education, networking, and shared success stories. A central theme is becoming “real estate retired,” where individuals build enough passive income from real estate to replace their job income and gain the freedom to retire on their own terms—...

  Del Wamsley shares his journey from working long hours in the fitness industry to achieving financial freedom through real estate investing. He highlights the struggles many face living in “quiet desperation,” trapped in demanding jobs with no clear path out. After losing money in the stock market, he realized traditional saving wasn’t enough and turned to real estate, learning the value of asse...

  Del Wamsley welcomes longtime Lifestyles Unlimited members Larry and Lenora Glover, who share how they built significant passive income through multifamily investing. Following Del’s guidance, they shifted from single-family homes to multifamily, using networking and the transparency within the Lifestyles community to build strong relationships and confidence in the model. At their peak, they in...

  On this mailbag episode of the Del Wamsley Radio Show, Del discusses workforce trends, contrasting Generation Z and Baby Boomers. Gen Z values lifestyle and flexibility, embracing micro-retirements and project-based or remote work, while Boomers are returning to work for financial or personal reasons. Del shares examples from his businesses and his own experience retiring early, building passive...

  Del Walmsley reflects on how life is shaped by the decisions we make and the moments we experience, sharing how his own path to financial freedom began after long hours working in the health club industry and losing money in the stock market crash. Determined to find a more reliable way to build wealth, he turned to real estate investing and discovered the power of owning rental property, starti...

  Del Wamsley hosts Hus Sharifi, who shares his journey from working in New York’s financial sector to discovering real estate as a path to financial freedom. Frustrated by high taxes and low cash flow in small New York apartments, he sought better opportunities and began exploring nearby markets like Jersey City, where properties were more affordable but still challenging. Hus was drawn to Lifest...

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  Del Wamsley interviews Zach Elliott about his 10-year journey from oil and gas engineer to full-time multifamily investor. Starting as a passive investor in 2016, Zach saw strong returns—including doubling some investments—and grew his net worth by over 100%. He later became a lead investor, scaled to a 120-unit property, and left his engineering career at 40. Today, he values the financial free...

  On the Del Walmsley Radio Show, Del answers mailbag questions ranging from repositioning 401(k) funds into passive real estate deals for stronger cash flow and smarter tax planning, to advising a 17-year-old that hard money or asset-based loans may be possible without income if the deal is strong enough and partnerships are leveraged. He also explains that smaller apartment communities can suppo...

  Del Walmsley pulls a question from the mailbag and shares a conversation with a 40-year-old investor earning $10,000 per month in passive income from several rental homes but unsure about his next move. While the investor has built solid cash flow, he’s questioning whether to scale further or shift strategies as career and life pressures mount. He stress the critical importance of building a str...

  On Tell Del Tuesday, Del Walmsley welcomes John “JC” Courtney from Kansas City, a lifelong entrepreneur whose strong work ethic was forged in a blue-collar household. As one of five children, JC learned early that if he wanted something, he had to earn it—shoveling snow, digging holes, collecting bottles, running paper routes, and even using his own savings to buy his first bicycle. By middle an...

  Del Walmsley explores the pros and cons of early retirement, sharing how he retired at 35 and has spent 35 years living with freedom, flexibility, and financial independence. He contrasts his planned retirement with the reality that most Americans are forced out of the workforce due to health issues, corporate restructuring, or family responsibilities—often without being financially prepared. Ci...

  Del Walmsley dives into why real estate has been America’s go-to wealth-building vehicle for the past century. He highlights key advantages: leverage, cash flow, principal reduction, appreciation, and tax benefits. His message is that real estate combines multiple wealth-building forces simultaneously. When used consistently and strategically, these forces create a faster, more controllable path...

  On this Tell Del Tuesday, Del Walmsley is joined by member Mike, who shares his real estate journey beginning in 2011. After selling a paid-off home in Oregon, Mike was motivated by his father’s hands-on experience with small apartments and the lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad to pursue investing. With a background in mechanical and software engineering, Mike understood that if he wanted to retire...

  Del Walmsley addresses recent news about Trump’s executive order intended to limit corporate investors from buying single-family homes. He explains that the order primarily restricts federal financing for large investors but does not prevent cash purchases or force current owners to sell. Del shares data showing that 85–91% of single-family rentals are owned by mom-and-pop investors, with only 2...

  While out to dinner, Del is approached by a listener who has long wanted to invest in real estate but hasn’t acted. The encounter sparks a discussion on procrastination, which he defines as voluntarily delaying important tasks despite knowing the consequences. Unlike laziness, procrastinators care but struggle to start. Del explains it’s an emotional, not time, problem—people avoid tasks that fe...

  Del Walmsley interviews Karen and Troy, longtime Lifestyles Unlimited members who have built an extensive real estate portfolio since joining in 2015. Originally, with backgrounds in accounting and IT, they followed traditional financial advice, keeping a paid off home and retirement accounts, but shifted their mindset after attending an Expo and educational classes that revealed how leverage, d...