The Zero to 100 Real Estate Podcast

Devon Kennard played 9 years in the NFL—and used every season to plant seeds for financial freedom. While other players chased flashy cars and stocks, Devon drove to work in a KIA – and focused on buying real estate, networking with serious investors, and stacking passive income. He started small, learned fast, and scaled to 25 rental properties, private lending deals, syndications, and large mult...

Leka Devatha moved to the U.S. from India, climbed the corporate ladder at Nordstrom, and then walked away to chase a bigger dream—real estate. With no experience, she jumped in, lost money on her first flip, and kept going. Since then, she’s closed over $100 million in transactions and built a powerhouse network as a top developer, broker, and speaker in the Seattle area. Now, she’s breaking down...

Phil Moeller didn’t hate his corporate job. He just knew it would never give him the life he wanted. So he took the slow, smart path to financial freedom—one rental at a time—and now he’s acquired and managed a 600+ unit portfolio. Now, he’s sharing the mindset, strategies, and deal-making playbook that helped him escape the 9-to-5 for good. In this episode, you’ll learn how Phil: Stopped overthin...

One night at 1 AM, freezing and exhausted, former Kansas State University football coach Ben Kall realized he was on the wrong side of the equation—he was out plowing snow while someone else collected the checks. So, he packed up his life, moved into his parents’ basement with his wife, and bet his last $6,023 on a new career in real estate. Fast forward to today—Ben owns and operates over $70 mil...

Gabe Johansen was raised in the trenches of the car business, clocking in at 14 and running a dealership by 22. After 20 years in the industry, he knew he had to escape—and real estate was his way out.  Fast-forward, and he's now at the helm of one of Oregon's largest real estate firms, overseeing a $150M portfolio, 50+ brokers, 5,400 units, and pioneering innovative 721 exchanges to help...

Most people dream about quitting their job and traveling full-time—Kassidy Warren actually did it. After leaving behind a corporate career in engineering and IT, he and his wife jumped into van life, launched a consulting business, and grew a $13M real estate portfolio, all while designing high-end Airbnb experiences. Now, he’s revealing how he scaled from a single-bedroom rental to a hospitality...

Can the skills that grow a multi-million-dollar company also build a killer real estate portfolio? Travis Dillard says yes—and he has the exits to prove it. After bootstrapping a telecom business from a $25,000 loan to a nine-figure acquisition, Travis realized the same strategies that made him a business success could be applied to real estate. Today, he teaches investors how to use leverage, bui...

After burning out on swine genetics, Jon Fisher bet his last dollar on a real estate license—and became the Midwest’s “Mr. Landman,” brokering 120+ mobile home parks in 6 years. Now, he’s sharing the exact strategies that helped him find success, and how he built a 29,000-investor email list that keeps his deal flow strong—even in a high-interest rate market. You’ll also learn how Jon: Uses handwr...

Jon Farling knew he wanted more than the typical 9-to-5 grind, so he cashed out his 401(k), sold his four rental units, and went all-in on self-storage. After acquiring three self-storage facilities in Ohio in 2020, Jon achieved financial freedom and never looked back. Now, with 14 facilities and 3,000+ units, he spends his time on his own terms while helping others break into the game. In this ep...

When Brenna Vaughn bought her childhood home and remodeled it during the first year of her marriage, she didn’t know she was laying the foundation for a thriving real estate career. Years later, she’s gone from house flips to mobile home parks, refining her approach to create a portfolio centered on time freedom and generational wealth. In this episode, Brenna opens up about how early stumbles sha...

2025 is here, and we’re pumped for what’s ahead. In this episode, we’re sharing why this year feels different—and why we’re so bullish on the opportunities coming our way. Last year taught us some valuable lessons—about patience, mindset, and seizing opportunities even in tough environments. We’ve been through the highs and lows of the market, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: Dea...

Are you stuck in the grind, chasing deals but never feeling closer to freedom? Imagine a freeway—clear, fast, and designed to take you straight to the life you dream of. On this Zero to 100 Podcast episode, we hand you the roadmap. With $300K in annual passive income, James Michener has cracked the code and mastered the art of turning real estate into time freedom. But this isn’t just his story—it...

On paper, Brian Seidensticker had it all: an aerospace engineering career, job security, and a few weeks of vacation per year.  What he didn’t have? Freedom, and a real sense of forward momentum. Brian decided to change all that, and after discovering tax liens by chance, he went ALL-IN to master this often-overlooked but highly profitable niche.  In this episode, Brian reveals the hidden strategi...

How does someone go from serving 20 years in the military to mastering real estate development while maintaining a simple, balanced lifestyle?  For Dustin Baldwin, the blueprint involves house hacking, getting to know zoning laws, and a “Build” twist on the BRRRR Strategy. From house hacking with a VA loan to leading large-scale developments, Dustin reveals how he found his niche in real estate an...

What’s the formula for buying real estate that works for you without turning your life into a never-ending to-do list?  In this episode, we dive into the genius of scaling a portfolio by focusing on high-leverage assets that generate passive income. From the lessons we’ve learned in fixing everything from toilets to entire properties, we share how to keep the cash flowing and let others handle the...

Can you build an $8 million real estate portfolio with just a high school education? Grant Francke didn’t just prove it’s possible—he left his secure railroad job to pursue real estate full-time, creating both financial independence and time freedom for his family. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, Grant realized the power of real estate to achieve his “why”: more time with his wife and kids. From...

What’s the secret to building wealth in real estate while actually improving the communities we invest in? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in this episode. Forced appreciation, lazy repositioning, and smart moves in “steady-as-she-goes” markets have helped us scale our portfolio and generate time freedom—and we’re sharing everything we’ve learned. We didn’t start as experts. From 1031 exchange...

From zero to syndicating $20 million of real estate in just a few years? Meet Adit Shah, a Navy veteran who walked out of the military with no experience, no connections, and a relentless hunger to succeed. Starting as a handyman working for free, Adit didn’t just dream about real estate success—he made it happen. Today, he’s an infill developer transforming communities with affordable housing pro...

From house hacking to managing $13M in construction and $165M in transactions, Ashley Wilson’s journey in real estate is nothing short of inspiring. Known for her sharp operational skills and deep knowledge of construction, she’s reshaping what success looks like in multifamily investing. As a former Division I athlete and the daughter of a contractor, Ashley combined her upbringing, corporate exp...

From grocery store clerk to financially free by 40, Tim Rhode's journey proves you can always turn things around. Tim Rhode began his journey as a part-time grocery clerk and curb painter, barely scraping by to feed his two kids. But by discovering real estate, Tim transformed his life, achieving financial freedom by 40 and spending 100 days a year skiing. In this episode, Tim shares how he pi...

Going from one single-family deal to buying an entire portfolio? Most would say it’s impossible. But David Pere―active duty Marine, real estate investor, and host of the Military Millionaire Podcast, doesn’t think like most. When a seller gave him an all-or-nothing choice, David didn’t blink. He said yes—and took home 79 units in one move…and he didn’t stop there. In this episode, David shares how...

David Osborn grew up moving frequently due to his family’s background, facing challenges that forged his resilience. Today, David is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, a real estate heavyweight with over 1,500 doors under his management, and the co-founder of GoBundance—a mastermind dedicated to helping ambitious entrepreneurs thrive. In this episode, David shares his story of defying expectation...

Scaling from a single property to 70 units doesn’t happen by chance—it takes the right mindset and action. Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua realized early on that the typical corporate path wasn’t for them. So, they started with one single deal which sparked their real estate journey. Their strategy? Leveraging partnerships, HELOCs, and creative financing. Through a mix of long-term rentals, part...

Walking away from a steady paycheck at Amazon is no small decision. But Justin Cambra wasn't looking for stability—he was looking for freedom. And after building his portfolio to more than 125 units, he’s got it. What started as house hacking while still in his W2 job soon turned into mastering creative financing, and Justin quickly realized that time freedom was worth more than any salary. In...

Folding a losing hand in poker is easy. But folding a losing career to go all in in real estate and start from scratch? That takes guts. And it's what Evoke Capital’s Pasha Esfandiary did after he realized the poker lifestyle wasn’t in the cards for his ideal future. Armed with skills he learned in poker—assessing risk, making calculated moves, and going all in for every good deal, Pasha set o...