Buy the Business & the Real Estate: 2026 Wealth-Building Strategy

Finding rental properties that meet the 1% rule isn't easy in today's market. But David and Morgan Stanhope have built a portfolio of 16 single-family rentals that are still hitting that benchmark.   In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke explores their unique sober living rental strategy, which generates an average of $1,200 in monthly cash flow per property. They share how they got started, financed their investments, and partnered with nonprofits to create a relatively hands-off rental business.   🏘️  Ready to build your own rental portfolio? Visit www.RealWealth.com/90Days for a FREE PDF.     DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

What if managing your rental property portfolio only took a few hours a week?   Real estate investor Palak Shah joins Kathy Fettke to share how she went from working as a mechanical engineer to building a rental portfolio she now manages in just 3–5 hours a week.   Palak explains how she uses systems, automation, and outsourcing to grow her portfolio without taking on another full-time job. They also discuss the stability of single-family rentals, investing in today's higher-interest-rate environment, and the three skills every investor needs to successfully scale.   🏘️ Learn more about getting a rental property before the end of the year at www.realwealth.com/90days.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

How can real estate investors grow their rental portfolios when interest rates are high? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with Yianni Garcia of RateRight Mortgage about financing strategies, including HELOCs, cash-out refinancing, and DSCR loans. They explore how investors can tap into existing equity, finance new rental properties, and make smarter borrowing decisions in today's market.   🏘️ Learn more at about RateRight at www.Realwealth.com/RateRight.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

House flipping has become more challenging as higher costs, shifting home prices, and changing buyer expectations put pressure on profits. But some investors are finding ways to adapt.   In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with real estate investor Dominique Gunderson about building a successful long-distance house flipping business. Dominique shares how she got started at a young age, why she chose to invest out of state, and how she's adjusted her strategy to navigate a changing housing market.   They also discuss finding deals, managing contractors remotely, financing renovations, and deciding when to flip a property versus holding it as a long-term rental.   🏘️ Interested in purchasing a rental property before the end of the year? Visit www.Realwealth.com/90Days for a free PDF.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Foreclosures are rising across the U.S., but does that signal trouble for the housing market? Kathy Fettke sits down with Daren Blomquist of Auction.com to discuss what's driving the increase, which markets are seeing the most distress, and why some recent homebuyers are particularly vulnerable.   They also explore changing foreclosure auction trends, opportunities for real estate investors, and what Daren's forecasts reveal about the housing market heading into 2027. Could rising foreclosures remain a return to normal, or are bigger challenges ahead?   🏘️ Interested in purchasing a rental property before the end of the year? Meet with a Realwealth investment counselor at www.Realwealth.com/Schedule.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Where are the economy, interest rates, and housing headed from here? Kathy Fettke sits down with longtime housing economist and former Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan for his latest outlook.   Doug breaks down what's keeping interest rates elevated, why inflation remains stubborn, and what today's job market is telling us about the strength of the economy. He also explains why the housing market remains unusually slow, what needs to happen for affordability to improve, and why mortgage rates may not come down significantly anytime soon.   Plus, they discuss AI and its potential impact on jobs and productivity, challenges facing the multifamily market, and the regional housing trends Doug is watching across the country.   🏡 If you want to purchase a rental property before the end of the year, visit www.Realwealth.com/90Days  for a free pdf!   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Is it too late to buy a rental property before the end of 2026? RealWealth Investment Counselors Leah Collich and Grant Anderson say there's still time—but investors need to start moving now.   In this episode, Leah and Grant break down the steps to get from researching markets to closing on a property, along with some of the incentives they're seeing in today's market. They discuss builder rate buy-downs as low as 3.75%, property management and rental guarantees, seller credits, and why leased-up properties could be especially attractive heading into the holiday season.   🏡 If you want to purchase a rental property before the end of the year, visit www.Realwealth.com/Schedule where you can book a free call with Leah or Grant.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

What if you could build a rental portfolio without living anywhere near your properties?   Real estate investor Sarah Weaver has been investing from across the country—and even across the world—for years. In this episode, she joins Kathy Fettke to share how she buys and manages rental properties from afar, what she looks for when choosing a market, and why having a clear buy box and the right local team can make out-of-state investing possible.   Sarah also shares how she got started with house hacking, built enough cash flow to leave her job, and designed a life that allows her to travel while managing her rental portfolio.   If you've considered investing outside your own backyard but aren't sure how to get started, this episode offers a look at how an experienced remote investor does it.   🏡 If you want to purchase a rental property before the end of the year, visit www.Realwealth.com/90Days   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Some of the biggest profits in real estate can happen before a single home is ever built. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with longtime development partner Scott Stringer to explain land entitlement, a lesser-known real estate strategy that can create significant value by taking land through the approval process and preparing it for development. Kathy and Scott break down how the entitlement process works, why builders may pay a premium for shovel-ready land, and where the potential profits come from. They also look back at past RealWealth projects, including one that delivered investors an IRR of more than 30%, and discuss their current land entitlement project in Truckee, California. Learn more at RealWealth.com/Syndications.

What if you could buy a business and the real estate it operates from? Kathy Fettke sits down with commercial real estate broker and business owner Daniella Devine to explore how combining business ownership with commercial real estate can create cash flow, build wealth, and provide a financial cushion when the unexpected happens.   Learn more about Maven Cost Seg at www.mavencostseg.com/realwealth.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.