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 first duplex, scaling quickly to 30 rental units in less than a year. 2️⃣ Scaling a Real Estate Portf...
Dec 12, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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 working as a mortgage broker. His job gave him the flexibility to scout and close deals during the day,...
Dec 05, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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 freedom. The Hustle Behind the Success 💼 Zach leveraged his steady income to fund and scale his investments, prov...
Nov 28, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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: 🎯 How Zach climbed the corporate ladder while building a thriving rental portfolio. 📈 Using the BRRRR meth...
Nov 21, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 131
🎙️✨ New Podcast Episode! Meet Bibi Ofiri: From Grit to Greatness in Real Estate 🏠💼💪 I had the privilege of sitting down with Bibi Ofiri , the inspiring COO of Blue Ocean Equity LLC! 🌊👩💼 Her story is one of pure resilience and determination—balancing multiple jobs 🏃♀️💻, pursuing a degree 📚🎓, and caring for her family 👨👩👧👦—all while breaking into the real estate world! If you’re navigating life’s challenges and wondering how to start investing in real estate, this episode is fo...
Nov 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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 single-family rentals to multifamily syndications, making real estate investing work while juggling a car...
Nov 07, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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-chasing companies 🚫🌪️, AllCity Adjusting focuses on building trust and educating clients through their strong onl...
Nov 01, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 128
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 an hour’s drive from downtown Chicago. In August 2010, he purchased his first rental property—a two-unit building—right after the 2008 housing crash. By September, he acquired a second...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Ever wondered how to invest in real estate while juggling a full-time job? In this episode, Eric talks with Saurabh Shah, co-founder of InstaLend, who shares his journey of flipping properties while working on Wall Street. By using his salary to fund real estate deals and collaborating with licensed contractors, Saurabh built a successful portfolio without quitting his job. His experiences ultimately led to the launch of InstaLend, a hard money lending business that offers no-doc loans. If you'r...
Oct 17, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 126
🚀 Welcome to the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show! 🌙 In this exciting episode, we sit down with Grant Reaves, head of Stoic Equity Partners, who managed to grow his real estate portfolio to $87 million in assets and 900,000 square feet of commercial real estate while balancing a full-time career as a commercial real estate broker. If you’re working a full-time job and looking to invest in real estate, this episode will definitely resonate with you. 💼🏢 Meet Grant Reaves Grant began his ...
Oct 11, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 125
At just 20 years old, Zihao Wang has made significant strides in real estate. 🌟 With degrees in computer science and finance from MIT and experience at Morgan Stanley, he now manages half a billion dollars in assets. His family transitioned into property investing after the 2008 crisis, and by 2016, Zihao was already managing their properties and learning about acquisitions and capital markets. 🎯 Balancing College and Real Estate Zihao successfully balanced full-time responsibilities while bui...
Oct 03, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 124
In today’s episode, we chat with Kristopher Morin, who successfully balanced a demanding corporate career at Accenture with a side real estate flipping business. Despite a hectic schedule, he scaled his investments into multifamily apartments, sharing insights for busy professionals looking to enter real estate. Key Highlights: Real Estate Transaction Kristopher discussed a 50-unit apartment complex deal in Southern Indiana. Sourced through a regional broker, it involved a 7.75% interest rate lo...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this episode, we dive into Casey Franchini's journey of earning $140,000 a year from just eight rental properties, all while being a stay-at-home mom! 👩👧👦🏡 Casey shares how she managed to create financial freedom through single-family rentals and building wealth—all without working a traditional 9-to-5 job. 💼 Casey’s story is one of perseverance and grit. She moved from Southern California to Memphis, TN, and decided to take control of her family’s financial future by investing in rent...
Sep 20, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 122
In this episode, we dive into how Donny Coram managed to flip hundreds of houses while working a full-time job! 💼🏡 Donny shares his journey from starting as a real estate agent during the 2007-2008 foreclosure crisis to building a successful flipping business—all while balancing his day job. 🏢 He explains the ins and outs of finding, funding, fixing, and flipping houses with a system that lets you keep your 9-to-5 while building wealth on the side. 🔨 Donny also touches on key strategies for ...
Sep 12, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Guest: Loren Jacobs, Co-Founder of Arrows Capital Group Profile: Loren Jacobs is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over a decade of experience. He holds equity in 750+ units, including 207 licensed CBRF beds, and manages assets totaling more than $100 million. Episode Highlights: Background: A fifth-generation real estate expert, Loren began his career with a single-family rental in high school, gaining early experience in property management. Expanded into multifamily and comm...
Sep 05, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Guest: Brett Synicky, a self-directed IRA and solo 401k consultant at Sense Financial with over 10 years of real estate investing experience and a licensed California real estate agent, helps individuals achieve financial independence through smart real estate transactions. Episode Highlights: Introduction and Brett's Background: Brett began his real estate journey while working a W-2 job, following his family’s footsteps in Southern California real estate. After purchasing multiple properties d...
Aug 29, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Rod Khleif - A seasoned real estate investor and host of the world’s largest commercial real estate podcast. Rod has owned over 2,000 houses and built a real estate empire after immigrating to America with nothing. In this episode, Rod shares his journey, mindset, and strategies that helped him lose $50 million and then rebuild it all. Episode Highlights: Introduction and Rod’s Background: Immigrated from the Netherlands with nothing, facing financial struggles growing up. 🌍 Built a successful ...
Aug 22, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 118
From Starting a Real Estate Side Business as a Firefighter to Becoming a Full-Time Entrepreneur in Belize with David Kafka 🌍🔥 Guest: David Kafka, founder and director of Caribbean Capital Group, LLC, specializes in raising capital for passive investments in Belize. David shares his journey from being a firefighter and side hustling in real estate to moving to Belize and becoming a full-time entrepreneur. His story is packed with valuable insights on balancing a demanding job with real estate i...
Aug 17, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Meet Corri Golden, a full-time real estate investor with a diverse portfolio of single-family and small multifamily properties across Tennessee and Kentucky. Corri is also a general partner in over 500 units in multifamily apartments across Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina, with a portfolio value exceeding $50 million. His real estate journey began in 2004 as a commercial real estate affiliate broker while earning his degree in business and real estate urban development. Episode Title: Fr...
Aug 09, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Founder of IMC Money, Chad has been a real estate investor and hard money lender since 1993. With over $3.5 billion funded in real estate transactions, he specializes in providing straightforward lending solutions for fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold investors. Based in San Diego, Chad balances his successful business with family life. Episode Highlights Introduction and Chad's Background Born in Southern California in the late 1960s, one of 14 children. 🌴👨👩👧👦 Attended BYU, studied communic...
Aug 02, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 115
🌟 Guest: Mike Strodtman, founder and president of Blue Skies Equity, has been a real estate investor since 2009. With a background in city planning and a master’s in urban and regional studies, he specializes in multifamily, self-storage, retail, and industrial properties through syndication and joint ventures. Mike continues to work his W-2 job while investing in real estate. Episode Highlights: Introduction and Mike's Background: Balancing city planning career with real estate investing. 🏢+�...
Jul 26, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 114
How to Buy RV Parks and Mobile Home Parks with Ryan Groene 🚐🏡 Meet Ryan Groene, a former corporate finance professional who "burned the boats" by quitting his day job, took the leap into real estate investing, and never looked back! Ryan's journey from the corporate world to owning multiple RV and mobile home parks is nothing short of inspiring. If you're looking for actionable insights on how to balance job commitments with real estate tasks, this episode is for you! 🚀 Episode Summary In thi...
Jul 19, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Ever wondered how to juggle a full-time job and real estate investments? Meet Shawn Winslow, founder of Greenbrier Capital Group. He mastered balancing his demanding investment banking role in Boston with building a thriving real estate business. 🌟 If you want to invest in real estate while working a full-time job, Shawn’s story is the inspiration you need. 🔍 Shawn's Secrets to Success: 💼 Double Duty : Shawn excelled in both his investment banking job and real estate ventures. Learn how he ma...
Jul 13, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 112
In this episode, Sarah Weaver shares her journey of balancing a full-time remote job with her real estate investment business. She explains how she managed her time effectively, utilizing strategic planning and robust networking to achieve success. Sarah’s story is a valuable guide for anyone trying to juggle a job and a growing real estate portfolio. 📋 Real Estate Transaction Breakdown 🧭 Decision-Making Sarah secured a duplex in Des Moines, Iowa, by leveraging her network. 💼 Acquisition and ...
Jul 06, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 111
In this episode, John Todderud shares his experience balancing his responsibilities as an IT professional with his real estate investment business. He delves into how he managed his time effectively, leveraging strategic planning and strong networking skills to succeed in both areas. John’s insights provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to juggle two major endeavors. Balancing IT and Real Estate: John Todderud’s Success Story John Todderud shares his journey of balancing an IT career with ...
Jun 28, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Balancing Life and Investing and Retiring Early Using Real Estate with John Todderud In this episode, John Todderud shares his experience balancing his responsibilities as an IT professional with his real estate investment business. He delves into how he managed his time effectively, leveraging strategic planning and strong networking skills to succeed in both areas. John’s insights provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to juggle two major endeavors. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 📅 Effective Time Man...
Jun 21, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In this episode, Christopher shares his experience balancing his responsibilities as a college student at Vanderbilt with his real estate investment business. He delves into how he managed his time effectively, leveraging strategic planning and strong networking skills to succeed in both areas. Christopher’s insights provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to juggle two major endeavors. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 📅 Effective Time Management: Christopher balances his college commitments with real est...
Jun 14, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 108
In this episode, Eric Melnikoff shares his experience balancing his responsibilities as a real estate broker while being an active real estate investor. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🕒 Effective Time Management: Eric balanced his brokerage commitments with real estate investment tasks through effective time management and strategic planning. He scheduled specific times for investment activities, ensuring consistency. 🧩 Strategic Planning: He leveraged his network to efficiently handle various aspects of h...
Jun 07, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Retiring Early Through Real Estate: Why Powell Chee Left an Amazing Career 🌟🏡💼 Curious about balancing a full-time job and real estate investing? In this episode, Powell Chee shares his experience managing self-storage and multifamily properties while maintaining a corporate sales job and family commitments. 🔑 Key Takeaways: • ⏰ Time Management: Powell utilized early mornings for personal development and real estate tasks, dedicating up to three hours daily to activities like meditation, rea...
May 31, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 106
🏠 Tristan Trenberth Shares His Journey from Tech Professional to Successful Real Estate Investor 💼 Curious about real estate but juggling a full-time job? Check out our latest podcast episode where Tristan Trenberth shares his journey from tech professional to successful real estate investor, showing it's possible even with a busy schedule! 🔑 Key Takeaways: ⏰ Time Management: Tristan managed real estate activities during weeks without his kids, leveraging evenings and weekends around his day ...
May 25, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 105
