The Del Walmsley Radio Show

  Ever wondered what AI really knows about retirement? The results might shock you. This episode reveals what happens when you ask artificial intelligence about America's retirement reality—and the answers expose a broken system keeping most people working well into their 60s. Through a fascinating AI experiment, discover why less than 1% of Americans manage to leave their jobs before 40, and why...

  Morning reflections in a garden setting sparked an exploration into why financial success remains elusive for most people. Today's discussion reveals how wealth building represents "esoteric knowledge" - information understood only by those who actively seek it out. The conversation examines what happens when you research life's most important elements and discover that financial security ranks...

Nathan and Stacey Milner share their journey from corporate professionals to real estate investors who own multiple multifamily properties. Nathan previously worked as VP of operations for an event management company that required regular travel, while Stacey worked in the wedding industry before becoming a stay-at-home mom managing their rental properties. What makes their conversation valuable i...

Ever wonder why some people struggle for years trying to find profitable real estate deals while others seem to find properties regularly? This episode examines two detailed listener questions that reveal common misconceptions about real estate investing and tax strategy. The discussion covers concepts including required minimum distributions from inherited IRAs, how recent tax law changes may cre...

What happens when artificial intelligence analyzes real estate investing advantages? After searching through numerous articles, AI delivered insights that highlight key differences between traditional retirement strategies and real estate approaches. This episode explores what AI discovered about real estate investing and examines what the analysis might have missed. From cash flow considerations...

Tracy and Jennifer share their real estate investment evolution from individual property ownership to leading their first multifamily syndication. Their conversation reveals the importance of proper mentorship, relationship building, and persistence when facing investment challenges. Their discussion covers the transition from single-family investing to syndication leadership, including the mental...

Most people follow the conventional financial approach: work for decades, save in retirement accounts, and hope there's enough when they stop working. This episode examines why this traditional model may have serious flaws and explores how some investors are taking a different path through real estate. You'll hear about the challenges with conventional retirement planning, different perspectives o...

This episode compares two different investment approaches - putting money into a 401k versus buying rental real estate. The discussion walks through how each path affects your monthly cash flow over decades and explores the concept of leverage in real estate investing.   You'll also hear about the 35th anniversary celebration, including a special membership offer and upcoming events in Dallas wher...

Meet Keenan Kimble, a 29-year-old development permit enforcer who discovered a different perspective on earning income after reading a portion of Rich Dad Poor Dad. Like many young professionals, he was accustomed to trading time for money—until he encountered concepts that opened his eyes to alternative approaches for building wealth.   His journey reveals the mental barriers that can keep people...

September 4th marks exactly 35 years since the founding of a real estate education company that has weathered every market cycle, recession, and economic shift while countless competitors came and went. What separates lasting education from programs that disappear after a few years?           This milestone episode explores key principles that have remained unchanged for over three decades and the...

After 35 years of building wealth through real estate, one fundamental truth emerges: assets create lasting wealth while side hustles create temporary income. This episode reveals why the difference between owning assets and chasing the latest money-making trend determines your financial future.   Discover how a strategic approach to property ownership illustrates the compound power of real estate...

Feeling trapped in corporate life? Robert Hale understands that frustration. After 20 years in oil and gas, rising from engineer to regional manager, he discovered that climbing the corporate ladder often brings more bureaucracy and challenging boardroom dynamics. His journey from experienced professional to successful real estate investor shows how one conversation can shift your entire perspecti...

What if the stress you're avoiding could actually set you free? While others debate whether physical fitness challenges are "too dangerous," there's a deeper parallel most people miss entirely.   The same principle that transforms your body through progressive resistance might apply to your financial life. This episode explores how different types of stress affect your wealth-building journey, and...

The gig economy promises freedom, but delivers financial uncertainty. Most people working gigs face higher taxes, zero job security, and no clear path to retirement. What if there was a way to combine gig work with passive income?   Del explores how the gig economy might actually complement real estate investing perfectly. He discusses the tax challenges gig workers face and reveals how qualifying...

Tell Del Tuesday Special: 35th Anniversary Edition   What does it take to transform from skeptical corporate professionals to financially free real estate investors? Today's guests, Peggy and Leo Morgan, joined Lifestyles Unlimited in 2014 during a personal financial crisis and discovered something that changed everything about their approach to wealth building.   As a former banker, Peggy had eve...

What if the biggest barrier to real estate investing isn't what you think it is? After 35 years in the business, Del Walmsley has seen every excuse, every fear, and every rationalization that keeps people stuck. Today, he's breaking down the real reasons you haven't started investing yet—and more importantly, showing you exactly how to overcome them.   This isn't your typical motivational talk. De...

What separates a 35-year track record from the countless real estate gurus who've come and gone? Del Walmsley reflects on an extraordinary milestone - three and a half decades of helping people build wealth through real estate investing. While Donald Trump's program got shut down, Robert Kiyosaki went off selling gold and silver, and countless other "experts" vanished into obscurity, Del is still...

What if you could own multiple apartment complexes and manage them all with just one phone call per day? Del reveals the exact scaling strategy that took him from single-family rentals to owning a 64-unit, 68-unit, and 88-unit apartment complex on the same street - and how proper delegation made larger properties easier to manage than small ones.   This isn't about grinding harder or becoming a ce...

Del shares insights from listening to another podcast where a business and marketing expert repeatedly backed away from real estate deals, despite wanting to get involved. The host works from 8 AM to 7 PM daily, considers his heroes work much harder than he does, yet can't grasp the fundamentals of real estate investing.   This business expert kept interviewing real estate investors but couldn't u...

"We were both successful in upper management in the oil and gas industry... but our tax bill was enormous. That's what really started us looking into alternative investment vehicles." - Candida   What happens when two highly successful oil industry professionals earning six figures decide they're "sick of the corporate grind"? Matt and Candida Wolfram discovered the answer through real estate inve...

What drives every decision you make? What belief system runs your life behind the scenes? Del shares the deeply personal story of how two very different father figures shaped his approach to life, risk, and success.   Through raw stories about his conservative CPA father who worked until the day he died and his entrepreneurial college professor uncle who started bowling alleys, bars, and restauran...

"I felt trapped. I felt like I couldn't go anywhere in life. But once I got over that fear and disbelief, I was like, hey, I can actually do this." - Gino   What if you could escape feeling completely stuck in life and transform your financial future with just $750? Gino Henry's journey from Dallas school custodian to successful real estate investor proves that your starting point doesn't determin...

Del Walmsley shares his personal journey from a disillusioned college dropout to building a real estate empire. This raw, unfiltered story reveals the harsh realities he discovered about the corporate world, traditional education, and why the "work harder, save more" mentality is broken.   From crooked finance companies to dairy truck theft schemes, Del exposes the lies embedded in traditional car...

Del Walmsley shares his personal journey from a disillusioned college dropout to building a real estate empire. This raw, unfiltered story reveals the harsh realities he discovered about the corporate world, traditional education, and why the "work harder, save more" mentality is broken.   From crooked finance companies to dairy truck theft schemes, Del exposes the lies embedded in traditional car...

"The biggest aha moment was information about a hard money loan. I had never heard the term before and didn't know about it. And that to me is the secret of being able to finance the houses quicker than having to save 10 years, six to 10 years for your 20% down." - Angela   Angela Sayegh thought she'd need to save for 10 years per house before she could start real estate investing. Then COVID hit,...