The Side Hustle and Business Show with Eric Lindsey

In this episode, Bill Faith walks us through how he juggled a pro-golf career, launched 37 startups , and built a massive short-term rental portfolio—all while raising a family and figuring out real estate on the fly. 🤯✨ Early Influences & Real Estate Spark: Unexpected Start : At 19, Bill earned over $300k as a professional golfer, with his CPA encouraging him to invest in a small duplex. Fi...

From Struggles to Real Estate Success: Rosa Tejado’s Journey In this inspiring episode, host Eric Lindsey chats with Rosa Tejado—an immigrant from Mexico City 🇲🇽 who arrived with just her van 🚐 and family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Facing near bankruptcy, she sold her mom’s sentimental jewels 💍 to fund a $5,000 real estate mentorship, changing her life forever. Early Struggles & Challenges ⚡ 🔹 Ran a UPS...

 🚀Show Notes 🚀 Looking to scale your real estate portfolio, whether you’re brand-new or a seasoned pro? Mark Ritter—CEO of Member Business Financial Services (MBFS)—shares how credit unions can fund deals of all sizes, from smaller rentals to expansive commercial properties worth $40 million. He’s spent 25 years in the credit union industry, and in this episode, he explains how flexible loan ter...

Hey hustlers! If you’re juggling a full-time W2 job and dreaming of a real estate side business, this episode is for you! Karl Skrypak, a licensed realtor in Pittsburgh and high-income professional, shares his down-to-earth journey of flipping houses while working his day job. 💼🏠 He explains how, in a high-interest rate environment, he pivoted from traditional bank loans to raising private capit...

Hey, everyone! If you’ve ever wondered how to juggle a demanding day job with real estate investing, buckle up! Karl Skrypak was crushing it in sales while quietly flipping real estate, adding rentals, and stacking over 25 wholesale deals under his belt. Below is a snapshot of his story—plus a quick coaching Q&A so you can grab the key insights without listening to the entire show. Let’s go!...

Michael is a Navy veteran and former airline pilot ✈️ who pivoted from 1,300+ multifamily units to diving deep into the dynamic world of hotel ownership and syndications 🏨. Early on, he read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” tried (and sometimes failed) landlord strategies, and even lost his own home before bouncing back stronger than ever. Key Lessons from His Journey Early Struggles: Michael admits he lear...

Michael is a Navy veteran and former airline pilot ✈️ who pivoted from 1,300+ multifamily units to diving deep into the dynamic world of hotel ownership and syndications 🏨. Early on, he read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” tried (and sometimes failed) landlord strategies, and even lost his own home before bouncing back stronger than ever. Key Lessons from His Journey Early Struggles: Michael admits he lear...

Meet Tiffany Ward Tiffany is a full-time sales executive in Richmond, Virginia who struck gold with real estate as her side hustle! 🏆🏠 She jumpstarted her journey by “house hacking” at age 22—inviting a roommate to help cover her mortgage 🛏️💰. Scaling While Employed Tiffany balances her 9-to-5 by time blocking ⏰📅, waking up early 🌅, and using travel downtime to underwrite deals or tune in to...

Managing Life and Investing in Real Estate Actively as an Airline Pilot with Steve Rozenberg ✈️🏠 Meet Steve Rozenberg Steve Rozenberg is a commercial pilot ✈️ who turned a career setback into a wealth-building journey. After a 9/11 furlough threatened his job security, Steve embraced real estate, mastering creative financing and building one of Texas’s fastest-growing property management companie...

In this episode, Jeremy LeMere walks us through how he balanced a demanding engineering job and a growing family while investing in single-family homes, multifamily properties, and ultimately self-storage units. 🤯✨ Early Moves & Why He Exited Single-Family ⚡ Between 2010 and 2015, Jeremy picked up many single-family houses when the market was ripe for deals. Eventually, he saw rising intere...

Are you ready to discover how someone working in engineering for a Fortune 50 company built a profitable real estate portfolio on the side? Look no further! In this episode, Jeremy Lemere walks us through how he balanced a demanding job and a growing family while investing in single-family homes, duplexes, multifamily properties, and even self-storage units. 🤯✨ Early Influence & Real Estate...

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share this awesome interview featuring Phillip, president of Signing Services of America—a nationwide notary signing service based in Atlanta. He’s been helping auto and mortgage lenders streamline their loan closings since 2016. If you’re involved in real estate or just curious about how notaries help deals run smoothly, this is for you! 🏠 Key Highlights • Wet vs. On...

Allow us to introduce Nic DeAngelo, widely recognized as the “fixed income GOAT” in real estate, who leads Saint Investment Group with a $206M portfolio across 20+ states and 500+ mortgage notes. He began his career during the Great Recession by exchanging free labor for hands-on experience—no paycheck required! Through this approach, Nic built top-tier industry connections and refined his deal-ma...

🚀 Ever wonder if you can keep your day job AND invest in real estate? Stewart Heath, a CPA 🧮, shows you how by focusing on stable, cash-flowing medical office buildings 🏥. He avoids risky tenants, works backward from desired returns, and uses careful strategies so you can grow wealth without leaving your career. 💼🔥 🔑 What You’ll Learn: 1️⃣ Balancing Work & Investing 📌 Stewart stays full...

In this episode, Stewart Heath shares how he built a thriving real estate portfolio 🏠—all while running his busy CPA tax practice 💼. Stewart discusses the strategies, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him grow his investments while managing his demanding career. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: 1️⃣ Balancing a CPA Career and Real Estate Investing 📌 Stewart managed his tax firm while purchasing his f...

In this episode, Walter Johnson shares his incredible journey from working as a mortgage broker 💼 to becoming a successful mobile home park investor 🏘️. Starting with just $1,500, Walter leveraged creativity, persistence, and smart strategies to build a multimillion-dollar portfolio 🚀. 🔑 Key Insights You’ll Gain: ✅ Balancing Work and Real Estate Walter started his real estate journey while wor...

Balancing a Career and Real Estate: Zach Zimmer's Journey 🎙️ In this episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show , we chat with Zach Zimmer, a corporate professional turned real estate investor who built a 66-unit single-family portfolio—all while working a full-time W-2 job. Zach's story is one of grit, resilience, and turning a million-dollar loss into lasting financial freed...

In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Zach Zimmer, who transitioned from climbing the corporate ladder 🏢 to building a life powered by passive income 💸. Even with challenges—like losing over $1M—Zach shares how a mindset shift 🧠, smart real estate investments 🏠, and diversification strategies helped him achieve a fulfilling and abundant lifestyle. 🔑 What You'll Learn: 🎯...

🎙️ Start That Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Start Posting on Social Media! 🎥💡    You can start a podcast, a YouTube channel, or share information about something you're passionate about, but you must be willing to commit for 5 years minimum to see any real progress. 🕒💪    🎧 Documenting My Journey as a Podcaster Series 🎧  This is my 12th episode 🎤, and just one of 200+ episodes I’ve comp...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bibi Ofiri, the COO of Blue Ocean Equity LLC, who managed to start her real estate investment journey while working multiple jobs, going to school, and taking care of her family. Bibi’s story is all about grit, resilience, and using the opportunities around her to break into the real estate industry despite financial challenges. This episode is a must-li...

In this episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show, we chat with Jarod Alexander, the founder of Optimal Equity Group, who built a successful real estate portfolio—all while working full-time in sales! 🕰️💼🏠 Jarod's journey is proof that you can create financial freedom, even with a full-time job. 💪✨ 🌟 Key Highlights: - Balancing a W-2 with Real Estate: Jarod transitioned from...

"If you have something valuable to say, your tribe will look past any speaking or speech flaws." Make Yourself Valuable in the Marketplace : Practice every day on one or two skills to become an expert, and stay flexible—be willing to pivot. Don’t end up like Blockbuster Video and become obsolete. 🎧 Documenting My Journey as a Podcaster Series 🎧 This is my 10th episode 🎤, one of over 2...

In this episode, Eric chats with Andy Gurczak, founder and CEO of AllCity Adjusting. Andy's company helps property owners maximize their insurance claims, whether it's fire damage 🔥, water damage 💧, or hurricane issues 🌪️. With over a decade of experience, Andy's team specializes in large claims—ranging from $100K to $20M 💰—and serves clients across 35+ states 🗺️. Unlike storm-ch...

🔑 Do the boring and difficult things repeatedly for a long time, and always aim to get better every time. This is the recipe for success. Einstein said, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." 🎧 The Documenting My Journey as a Podcaster Series 🎧 This was my 9th episode 🎤, one of the 200+ podcast episodes I’ve completed so far. The titl...

Background: Former accountant turned real estate investor and software entrepreneur. From Spreadsheets to Rentals 💼➡️🏘️ Sharad Mehta began his career at Ernst & Young, one of the largest accounting firms globally. While he appreciated his job, he yearned for time and financial freedom. After reading The Millionaire Real Estate Investor , he decided to explore real estate opportunities within...