The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show

Many high-income professionals believe real estate success requires speed — fast deals and quick exits. In this episode, Kevin Kennon explains why his approach is different. While running a full-time architecture, development, and consulting business, Kevin focuses on long-term ownership, lifestyle alignment, and lasting value. Instead of separating work, life, and investing, Kevin believes they s...

Many high-income professionals and business owners want to invest in real estate but struggle to see how it fits alongside a demanding job or an operating business. In this episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show, Kevin Kennon explains how real estate ownership became a natural extension of his career—not a replacement for it. His journey shows how long-term wealth can be built while...

Building wealth through real estate doesn’t require leaving a demanding career. In this episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles & Syndication Show, Ashlee Edwards—an attorney, real estate investor, and business consultant—shares how she built financial security alongside her W-2 through disciplined systems, intentional savings, and private money lending. Ashlee grew up in Los Angeles...

Special thanks to  ⁨@ashealways⁩ for joining in this interview!! Ashlee Edwards is a full-time attorney who bought eight properties while continuing to work a demanding job. She began investing during the pandemic after witnessing how quickly income, stability, and control can disappear when financial security depends entirely on an employer. What she did: • Continued working full-time as an attor...

Steven built his portfolio while working 10–12 hour retail shifts, then dedicating nights and weekends to real estate. His early focus was education, mentorship, and disciplined deal analysis. He carved out consistent time instead of trying to do everything at once. Rather than letting real estate interfere with his job, Steven protected his work performance so income remained stable. That steady...

Building a Portfolio While Working Full-Time Steven built a 300-unit portfolio while working 10–12 hour retail shifts. What he did: • Worked retail days and handled real estate at night • Pushed through 14–15 hour days early on • Lived at home to reinvest everything • Used DIY only for learning • Followed his mentor and Building Wealth • Bought the worst house on the block to force appreciation Ho...

Many investors feel pressure to scale fast — but Jacob Carroll proves the opposite. Despite a demanding full-time job, raising kids, relocating, and running a household, Jacob built his portfolio slowly and intentionally… one property at a time. His philosophy: consistency beats speed, and you can build wealth without sacrificing your career, family, or peace of mind. 💼 How Jacob Invests While Wo...

Building a Portfolio While Working Full-Time 💼⏳ What he did: Built his portfolio without reducing workload Used a laptop + hotspot in rentals Completed repairs between calls Scheduled staggered work blocks Focused on high-value tasks How you can apply it: Fit real estate into natural pockets in your day Bring work tools when needed Use flexible moments for small tasks Protect the income that kee...

Many professionals want to build wealth through real estate, but long work hours and busy lives make it feel nearly impossible. Today’s guest, Gurshan Bansal , proves that a demanding career doesn’t have to stop anyone from building a strong portfolio. As a strategic tech sales leader, he built nearly 300 units on the side using evenings, weekends, and disciplined time management — growing from a...

Some investors wait for the “perfect time.” Joe Danza built his portfolio during one of the worst—right after the 2008 crash—using credit cards, borrowed money, and sheer determination to never rely on promotions again. Today, though he could quit his job from passive income, Joe keeps his W-2 to accelerate growth, buy more assets, and stay in control. His story proves a demanding career can fuel...

Most people dream about the day they can walk away from their 9-to-5, but Joe Danza shows there’s another way. As a full-time IT Program Manager for the Navy, Joe has already built enough passive income through real estate to leave his job—but he’s choosing to stay. Why? Because he sees his W-2 income as a growth tool, not a limitation. While most people chase the exit, Joe’s using his steady payc...

Most people think you need the perfect exit plan before leaving corporate America — but Shaletha Litt Colbert proves setbacks can spark success. After being laid off five months postpartum, she and her husband turned adversity into a thriving international real-estate business built on faith, strategy, and determination. Starting with just two properties and a dream to live on their own terms, the...

Most people assume you must quit your job to win in real estate. Jack Bosch shows another path. A German immigrant who spent five years traveling nonstop for a software job, he and his wife Michelle (also immigrants) built a land-flipping business on the side—starting with a $400 lot that sold for $4,000 the next day. Two weeks later, another deal netted $9,500. They closed 63 deals in year one an...

Most people think you need to quit your business to scale in real estate — Beth Januzzi Underhill proves otherwise. After 25+ years running an outdoor construction company in Cincinnati, she expanded into student housing syndications during COVID — without stepping away from her main business. Her story shows that with strong partnerships, clear roles, and focus, you can build serious wealth witho...

️How to Build a Real Estate Side Hustle While Working Full-Time Ashley worked as a senior project manager in corporate America for 15 years before a layoff pushed her into full-time investing. While still employed, she ran successful flips on the side by managing contractors remotely, setting clear weekly check-ins, and using her W-2 income to secure funding and build credit. 🏘️ A Real-Life Fix-an...

Most people think you must quit your job to succeed in real estate, but Andrew Freed proves otherwise. From using a HELOC on his Boston condo to scaling 240+ units, he shows how W-2 professionals can balance careers while building wealth through multifamily, syndications, and creative financing. 📘 From W-2 to 240+ Units  Andrew started as a project manager on the W-2 path. During COVID, Rich Dad...

Guest: Hayato Hori, Managing Partner at Red Brick Equity Focus: How to start and scale real estate investing on the side—both actively and passively—while keeping your W-2 or main business strong. Starting Out: From W-2 to Real Estate Hayato bought his first rental property in Memphis at age 21, right out of college. At the time, he was working at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, an innovati...

Roberto Carbetta’s journey shows you don’t need millions or to quit your job to succeed in real estate. He began as a Toronto bank teller, later ran a contracting business, and then shifted to multifamily and senior living in Florida. Today, he manages a $25M+ portfolio, focusing on senior living as demand grows with the aging population. 🚤 How to Invest While Working Full-Time Roberto built on t...

Roberto Carbetta didn’t wait for retirement to invest—he built his real estate journey alongside long work hours, proving steady action drives results. Starting as a Toronto bank teller, he learned from wealthy clients tied to real estate, bought his first deal at 21, ran a construction business for over a decade, and now helps manage a $25M portfolio in multifamily and senior living. 🚀 🎙️ Episod...

Most people assume you need to quit your job to build wealth in real estate, but Scott Kidd proves otherwise. After 20 years as a yacht captain, he built a portfolio of multifamily properties and syndications—all while managing luxury yachts full-time. His journey shows how demanding professionals can still scale by leveraging partnerships, systems, and mindset. Scott’s start was simple: buying a...

Bill Ham joins the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show to share real talk on coaching programs, investing, and building your business while working a full-time job or running another business. With nearly 20 years in real estate, his perspective helps investors cut through noise and avoid costly mistakes. He breaks down how big-name coaching outfits work, why many investors get disappointed, an...

Guest: Bill Ham — multifamily owner/operator since 2005, author of Real Estate Raw & Creative Cash, founder of Creative Cash Academy. 👤 Host: Eric Lindsay — Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show (built for people with a W-2 or full-time business). 💡 What Bill Actually Did (and Why He Says Don’t Copy It) ✈️ Started as a pilot out of school, read books, and bought a duplex as his first deal....

Intro Summary David Pere proves you don’t have to give up your career or business to build serious wealth in real estate. While serving full-time in the U.S. Marine Corps, he built a 116-door portfolio in just over six years—starting with a simple house hack and strategically scaling into multifamily and boutique hotels. He’s mastered the art of investing on the side, using systems, partnerships,...

️ ️ Host: Eric Lindsay | 👤 Guest: Shannon Seeberan, Co-Founder • Cloud Med Spas 👀 Investor Value Proposition Shannon co-founded Cloud Med Spas—a platform that lets real-estate owners turn unused medical exam rooms into hourly rentals for aesthetic injectors. The model was built after she spent eight years consulting in aesthetic dermatology and saw nurses, RNs, and NPs eager to run their own sid...

Got a full-time job or business? Still want to build wealth through real estate? This episode is for you. 🚀 Alan Franks is a financial planner who didn’t quit his job — he used it as a launchpad. While raising a family and managing clients, he quietly stacked properties and built passive income one deal at a time. 💼🏘️💵 🛠️ HOW HE GOT STARTED 📍 Alan began investing in his early 20s while working...