The Freedom Blueprint

In this episode of The Freedom Blueprint, I’m joined by Eric Nelson—engineer turned full-time investor and co-founder of Wild Oak Capital—who shares the real estate game plan that made international living possible. From college house hacks to creative financing and full-scale syndication, Eric walks us through the exact moves that built his real estate business and gave him the freedom to relocat...

Oh hey there, and welcome back to The Freedom Blueprint! I’m your host, Adrienne Green, and today I’m joined by the unstoppable Amber Lehmann—a true powerhouse who turned a totally accidental real estate move into a commercial empire. In this episode, Amber gets real about: How she stumbled into owning commercial property (and why she doubled down) What she learned from navigating messy partnershi...

Welcome back to The Freedom Blueprint! In this episode, I sit down with Jon Chan, a real estate investor who made a bold move—he pulled from his self-directed retirement account to start investing. We dive deep into the realities of wealth-building, the pitfalls of the BRRRR strategy, and the mindset shifts that helped Jon transition into a lean, scalable lending model. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why Jon tap...

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Freedom Blueprint! I’m Adrienne Green, and today I’m sitting down with someone who’s built not just homes—but an empire. Meet Jose Berlanga, a powerhouse real estate entrepreneur who went from zero to leading major construction and development projects across Houston. In this episode, Jose shares the hard-earned lessons that most investors never talk about—wh...

Welcome back to The Freedom Blueprint! I’m Adrienne Green, and today we dive into a bold wealth shift with Erica Neal—once buried in 100+ deal analyses a week, now thriving through passive investing. Erica breaks down her leap into multifamily, RV parks, and even a Bitcoin mine—and how whole life insurance became her secret weapon. This isn’t just another investment chat—it’s your roadmap to scali...

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Freedom Blueprint! I'm Adrienne Green, and in this episode, I’m joined by Shae Spitz—a real estate investor, licensed agent, and powerhouse mompreneur. If you're wondering how to start investing in real estate with zero experience or capital, or whether getting your real estate license will help or hurt your investing goals—this episode has the answers. Shae opens...

For today’s episode, I’m joined by Kristi Kandel—an incredible developer behind $450M+ in projects with brands like CVS and Chick-fil-A. What makes her story truly stand out is her mission to make real estate development accessible to people who genuinely care about their communities. Kristi shares how she got started from scratch, why she believes local investors are the future, and how she scale...

What if your first home could be your first investment? In this episode of The Freedom Blueprint, I’m sitting down with my friend Lisa Moore—who went from house hacking a spare bedroom to owning 38 doors (yes, 38!) across multiple states. And she did it all while preserving her lifestyle and building a business alongside her husband. We talk real talk: 💬 How Lisa started with zero plan but made s...

The Wealth-Saving Finale You Can’t Afford to Miss 💸 Looking to grow your real estate portfolio without losing thousands to taxes? In the final episode of my Leverage Series, I reveal 4 expert-level tax strategies that savvy investors use to scale faster and smarter: ✅ 1031 Exchanges ✅ Cost Segregation ✅ Passive Losses ✅ Opportunity Zones These are the same tactics top investors use to build l...

🎓 Thinking of leaving your 9-to-5 for something bigger? Meet Brea Burger—a PhD and Apple researcher who walked away from her “dream job” to build a 175+ unit real estate empire across 5 states. In this episode, she shares the mindset shifts, systems, and family-driven strategies that gave her freedom without burnout. 🎙️ Topics We Cover: • Her first BRRRR while working full-time • How she scaled f...

What does freedom really look like when you go all-in on real estate? In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend Dave Menapace—who went from posting in forums to managing 30+ properties and running multiple businesses, all within 6 years. We talk about the early BRRRRs, co-hosting lessons, mistakes he made (and grew from), and how real estate helped him design a life on his own terms. If...

💡 Leverage Series Part 5 – Joint Ventures Made Simple Want to grow your real estate portfolio without doing everything yourself or taking on all the risk? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 3 JV (Joint Venture) partner types every real estate investor should know: ➡️ Money Partners ➡️ Experience Partners ➡️ Operations Partners Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale strategic...

Hey everyone, I’m Adrienne Green, and today I’m sitting down with Ali Swart, a Certified Financial Planner and seasoned investor, to break down how she built her wealth across stocks, real estate, and private money lending. Ali started investing in her teens, built financial security through the stock market, and later realized the power of diversification through real estate. But instead of becom...

Ever feel like you’re working non-stop but not truly building wealth? I sat down with Dr. Latifat, a gastroenterologist, real estate investor, and financial coach, to talk about her journey from medical burnout to financial freedom. She shares how she and her husband used real estate to create wealth, balance work and family, and even travel the world. If you’re a high-income professional wonderin...

Ever wondered what it takes to leave a stable corporate job and go all-in on real estate? Gabe Petersen did just that. After years at Microsoft, he took the leap into real estate investing, building a portfolio of mobile home parks, self-storage facilities, and RV parks. In this episode, Gabe shares his journey—starting with a disastrous first flip, finding his niche, and scaling a real estate bus...

Want to replace your income with real estate? Mandy McAllister did just that—going from medical device sales to full-time multifamily investor. In this episode, she breaks down how she built a portfolio of cash-flowing properties, why she focuses on small to midsize multifamily, and how she structures deals for long-term passive income. We also dive into the power of community and networking, and...

💡 Leverage Series Part 4 (New episodes every Monday! Think you need your own money to start investing in real estate? Think again! Many successful investors scale their portfolios using Other People’s Money (OPM)—and you can too. In this episode, I break down four powerful ways to fund your deals without relying solely on your own capital. We’ll cover: ✅ Private Lending – How to attract private...

Ever felt trapped in your 9-to-5, wondering if financial freedom is possible? I sat down with multifamily real estate investor Giang Nguyen, who went from working as a scientist to building a thriving real estate portfolio—replacing her income in just six months! In this episode of The Freedom Blueprint, Giang shares her journey from buying her first foreclosure with no experience to mastering mul...

💡 Leverage Series Part 3 (New episodes every Monday! Want to invest in real estate without being on-site for every little thing? In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact team you need on the ground—whether you're investing remotely or scaling locally. From property managers to contractors, leasing agents, and even runners, I’ll share who to hire, how to find the best people, and key questions...

Many investors jump into real estate, trusting the wrong people or failing to run their properties like a real business. I’ve been there. In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Heller, a seasoned investor and fractional CFO, to break down the biggest financial mistakes investors make—and how to avoid them. Cheryl shares why her early investments weren’t working, the shift that made all the differ...

💡 Leverage Series Part 2 (New episodes every Monday! Are you spending too much time on repetitive tasks instead of growing your real estate business? The right automation tools can help you reclaim your time, scale faster, and eliminate busywork. In this episode, I break down six must-have tech tools that will streamline your investing operations—so you can focus on what really matters. From proj...

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kim, a seasoned real estate investor and developer, to dive into the highs, lows, and game-changing lessons from her investing journey. From growing up in a construction family to navigating the financial crisis and pivoting into development, Katie shares hard-earned wisdom that every investor needs to hear. She reveals her biggest investing mistakes, the str...

💡 Leverage Series Part 1 (New episodes every Monday! Most investors know they need to delegate—but how do you actually do it? In this episode, I break down the exact steps to hiring, training, and managing a virtual assistant to handle the $10/hour tasks that are keeping you from scaling your real estate business. I’ll show you what to delegate, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and how a VA can fre...

How do you go from a stay-at-home mom to managing 73 doors and making $60K/month in rental income? Julie Crawford did exactly that—leveraging creative financing, smart property management, and community support to build a thriving real estate portfolio. In this episode, we dive into her journey, the strategies that worked, and the hard lessons she learned along the way. If you're an investor looki...

If you’ve ever been frustrated with your bank as a real estate investor, you’re not alone. Most banks simply aren’t set up for the unique needs of property owners, landlords, and investors. That’s why I switched to Relay Bank, today, I’m breaking down exactly why. I’ll walk through the biggest challenges investors face with traditional banks, the four game-changing features that make Relay differe...