How This Couple Raised $1.2M For Their First Deal | Ep.1,216

In this episode of Own Your Power, explore the transformative power of grace and why true strength comes from showing kindness, patience, and understanding even when life does not go as planned. Discover how the powerful combination of grit, grace, and gratitude can help you overcome challenges, lead with character, and inspire others while staying focused on your goals. Learn why embracing imperfection in yourself and others can elevate your mindset, strengthen your leadership, and ultimately help you create a more fulfilling and successful life. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Andrew Freed transitioned from a W2 project manager to a successful real estate investor after being inspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad. Using a HELOC on his Boston condo, he acquired 10 properties in just two years and has since grown his portfolio to over 400 units with another 50 under contract. Known for his expertise in multifamily investing, house hacking, and syndication, Andrew is also a top contributor on BiggerPockets and regularly shares insights through podcasts and real estate meetups to help others achieve financial freedom.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Why Andrew Bet Everything on Real Estate Rod's Newest Real Estate Training You Need To Know About Inside Andrew's Fast-Growing Podcast Success The Right Way To Start Investing  How Andrew Actually Broke Into Real Estate The First Practical Steps That Built His Portfolio When It Really Makes Sense To Leave Your W2 How Andrew's Teaching Can Fast-Track Your Investing What Makes Some Investors Take The Leap While Others Stay Stuck   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Ryan Byrne is the founder of Cashflow Capital Club and a multifamily operator focused on operational value add acquisitions and ground up development of Class A senior living communities. After serving in the United States Marine Corps and working in Wall Street mergers and acquisitions, he transitioned into real estate, first as a passive investor and later as an operator. Today his team has completed 15 value add acquisitions, actively manages 1,500 units, and has 1,200 units in development while working with over 200 investors. His most recent exit delivered a 37% total return in just two years, and his primary markets include Dallas, Charleston, Savannah, and the Orlando MSA. Ryan joined Rod's Warrior Group in late 2025 as he continues to scale his portfolio and expand his development pipeline.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Marine Corps Discipline to Multifamily Millions The Moment Ryan Discovered the Power of Multifamily Investing How Ryan Found Rod's Warrior Group Joining Forces With Warriors and Landing His First Deal The Conservative Underwriting Strategy That Protects Investors The Critical Deal Scenarios Every Investor Must Stress Test The Brilliant Value Add Move Ryan and His Team Executed How Much Capital Reserve Smart Investors Really Keep   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Derek Vickers is the Managing Partner of Vicktory Capital and Fund Manager of VC Equity Fund I, a value-add manufactured housing fund targeting high-growth Sun Belt markets. He oversees investment strategy, capital raising, and execution, with ownership in 50 manufactured housing communities totaling nearly 2,400 lots. Specializing in turning around mismanaged assets through rent-to-own conversions, operational improvements, and professional management, Derek has led multiple refinances that returned 100%+ of investor capital while preserving long-term equity. With a background leading a 100-person corporate sales organization, he now focuses on scaling the firm's vertically integrated platform across Florida, Arizona, Texas, and other key markets.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Partying and Rock Bottom to Building a Wealth Machine The Wake-Up Call That Changed Derek's Financial Future The Real Estate Fast Track Most People Miss Investing In Mobile Home Parks vs. Multifamily Apartments Why the Right Property Manager Makes or Breaks a Deal What Really Happens When You Buy a Mobile Home Park How to Win With Brokers and Unlock Off-Market Deals Creative Financing Moves That Supercharge Mobile Home Park Returns   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Nelson Diaz is a Florida attorney, licensed real estate broker, and lobbyist who earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2005. With more than two decades of experience across law, government, and real estate, he has worked with policymakers, represented affordable and workforce housing developers, and participated in large multifamily transactions while building a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. He joined Rod's Warrior Group in August 2025 to further scale his real estate investing business.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Nelson's Background Moving From Single Family to Multifamily Law School and Moving Into The Family Business of Real Estate Why Nelson Went From Single Family To Multifamily Nelson's First Steps When Switching To Multifamily Who To Talk To When Raising Money For a Deal Being Creative On Deals In 2026 To Pay Less Taxes Turning Value-Add Deals Into Better Communities Hiring a Property Manager For An Asset   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

In this episode of Own Your Power, discover how the combined force of a powerful mastermind and a relentless mindset can accelerate your success in business and life. Learn how surrounding yourself with driven, like minded people creates exponential growth through shared wisdom and accountability, and how cultivating an unshakable commitment to your goals builds unstoppable momentum, resilience through setbacks, and the persistence required to turn big dreams into lasting achievement. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Onyi Odunukwe is a self-made real estate investor with a nine-figure portfolio spanning commercial and residential assets including retail, mixed-use, wellness, and multifamily properties, built alongside scaling Glo, a fast-growing wellness brand with 115 locations nationwide and 200 more in development. Leveraging his operational success, he developed a disciplined, diversified investment strategy focused on undervalued markets, smart deal structuring, and long-term cash flow, combining an operator's execution mindset with an investor's strategic lens to scale across multiple states without taking on unnecessary risk.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   How to Spot a Retail Center That Prints Cash The Partner Test: Who to Bet On (and Who to Avoid) Running Multiple Businesses Without Losing Your Mind Why Overpaying for the Right Asset Can Make You Rich The Massive Retail Comeback Nobody Saw Coming The Retail Traps That Destroy Investor Returns Surviving (and Winning) Through the Retail COVID Chaos The Nail Spa Concept That Turned Into a Breakout Success   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Kyle and Josie Wentworth are the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Wentworth Holding Group in Central Texas, blending technology, engineering, and operational expertise with commercial real estate investing. Kyle is a former U.S. Army Information Systems Security Officer and longtime tech entrepreneur who now applies his cybersecurity and systems background to multifamily and commercial assets, while Josie, a former engineer and instructional systems designer, leads acquisitions, investor relations, and marketing with a disciplined, analytical approach. Together, they are LPs in 292 multifamily units, GPs in two senior living communities totaling 233 beds, and GPs in a 27,000+ square foot industrial flex property. They joined Rod's Warrior Group on May 1, 2024, to accelerate their growth and scale their portfolio.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Tech Executives to Real Estate Power Players The Virtual Bootcamp That Changed Everything The "Magic Pill" in Multifamily Inside Kyle and Josie's First Warrior Deal Stop Trading Time for Money, Make Capital Work for You Soft Commits vs Hard Commits The Relentless Networking Strategy That Paid Off Why They're Pivoting Into Senior Living Right Now The Rise of Boutique Assisted Living, Small Properties, Big Opportunity   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

In this episode of Own Your Power, discover the transformational force of a mastermind and how surrounding yourself with driven, like-minded individuals can accelerate your growth beyond what you could ever achieve alone. Learn how shared purpose, harmony, and collective intelligence create unstoppable momentum, unlock new ideas, sharpen strategy, and elevate success in business and life, proving that when the right people align in the same direction, the results can be extraordinary. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Buck Joffrey, MD, is a surgeon turned serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and financial educator who has been involved in more than $2 billion in real estate transactions. After completing his surgical training at the University of California, San Francisco, he left clinical medicine to build multiple businesses across real estate, internet, and health sectors. He is the host of the Wealth Formula Podcast, where he teaches high income professionals how to build wealth through alternative investments, and the number one international best selling author of 7 Secrets of Eternal Wealth, a guide to escaping the rat race and achieving lasting financial freedom.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Inside the world of investing in private aircraft How aircraft investing can double your money in two years The unexpected asset classes Buck uses to build serious wealth Why self storage might be the most recession proof asset out there How AI is about to disrupt every job behind a computer screen The real story behind the US dollar, inflation, and exploding national debt What the Meta, Amazon, and Tesla layoffs really signal The Tony Robbins leverage strategy most investors overlook   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe