8 rental properties across 3 states. 3 kids under 5. A full-time job. How? A 20-minute daily system built around constraints, not despite them. In this conversation with Coach Carson, I break down the exact weekly planning habit, floating time blocks, and offense/defense framework that made it possible.

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Balancing Family and Real Estate

03:36 Goal Setting and Time Management

06:51 The 20 Minute Investor System

13:09 Deep Work and Energy Management

15:58 Weekly Planning and Delegation

22:19 Outsourcing and Automation

25:49 Setting Yearly and Quarterly Goals

27:39 Long-Term Planning and Prioritizing Non-Negotiables

30:31 The Importance of Intentional Effort

31:47 Breaking Down Overwhelming Goals

32:46 Living Life One Day at a Time

36:28 Practical Goal Setting in Real Estate

44:58 Flexibility and Adaptation in Goal Setting

50:01 Final Thoughts

Nathan and I explore innovative personal finance strategies related to real estate investing. We discuss how rental properties can serve as a college fund, leveraging property appreciation and cash flow to fund education.

Additionally, we discussed the concept of interest-only payments on primary residences, emphasizing the importance of minimizing monthly expenses to invest more in rental properties. The conversation highlights the simplicity of these strategies and the importance of personal choice in financial planning.

Is single family real estate investing really dead in 2026?In this episode, Nathan and I share our honest take on what’s actually happening in the market right now.

We talk about why it’s harder (but not dead), how we’re adapting to higher interest rates, and the mindset shift that’s helping us keep moving forward—even when deals are tough to find.If you’re feeling discouraged or unsure about your next move, this 20-minute episode will help you reset and refocus.

You don't need more time. You need a better system. After 150+ episodes and building an 8-property portfolio across 3 states, I'm relaunching this podcast with one mission: helping busy professionals invest in real estate in just 20 minutes a day.

In this collaborative episode, Aaron Ameen, Ana Bialek, and Nico Garcia reflect on their experiences in 2025, discussing their goals, challenges, and future plans in real estate. They share insights on property management, innovative housing solutions, and creative financing strategies, emphasizing the importance of community impact and building trust with investors.

00:00 Intro

01:31 Aaron's 2025 Real Estate Journey

03:31 The Vision Behind Assisted Living Homes

23:10 Ana's Real Estate Adventures and Lessons

34:39 Introduction to Real Estate Investing

35:09 The Reality of Passive Income

35:52 Ana's First BRRRR Project in Southern Virginia

37:27 Tenant Screening and Management Tips

40:08 Setting Realistic Expectations for Out-of-State Investments

49:07 Nico's Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Deal

01:00:47 House Hacking and Future Goals

01:05:26 Conclusion and Future Plans

In this episode, Aaron sits down with Pedro Luna, a former aerospace engineer who pivoted into real estate and ultimately found his calling in senior care. Pedro and his wife are currently developing two 16-bed assisted living and memory care homes in Oklahoma, focused on delivering dignified, high-quality care for seniors.

He shares why he left aerospace, how he discovered the senior living niche, what drew him to purpose-driven work, and the real challenges behind building and operating small-format care homes. Pedro also breaks down his development model, regulatory lessons, and how he's raising capital to bring these homes to life.

00:00 Intro

00:49 From Aerospace to Real Estate

05:12 Discovering the Senior Care Niche

07:42 Building a Senior Care Business

09:05 The 16-Bed Model: A Math Problem

12:04 Navigating Regulations & Local Relationships

15:55 Raising Capital and Investor Opportunities

28:46 Closing Thoughts & Contact Info

Follow Pedro- https://www.facebook.com/pedrolunaokc

Development is no joke, and this episode is us being honest about that. Andrea and I share where things really stand with Everwood Reserve—from surprise pipeline issues and SBA delays to how our tolerance for risk has had to grow this year.

We also talk about launching the Ameen Family Foundation and our Reclaim Memories campaign, plus how we’re reshaping Remote Real Estate Academy into a free Skool community that better supports our long-term vision.

After my wife and I had twins, my old routines fell apart, and traditional time blocking stopped making sense.

What did work was shifting from task-based scheduling to a simple framework I call Offense vs. Defense—a core part of our 20 Minute Investor system.

I’ll walk you through how this approach helped us keep momentum in our investing while raising three kids under three, and how you can use it to stay consistent in just 20 minutes a day.

In this conversation, Leah Walczak shares her remarkable journey in entrepreneurship, highlighting her unexpected success in her first year, where she sold about $10 million.

She reflects on the lack of entrepreneurial education in traditional schooling, emphasizing the importance of self-made success and financial literacy.

00:00 – Introduction

01:54 – Background & Journey

03:54 – The Birth of GemHaus 

11:06 – Target Audience & Use Cases

18:38 – Challenges & Lessons Learned

21:36 – Entrepreneurial Journey & Personal Reflections

32:48 – Networking & Social Media Influence

39:48 – Future Plans

Follow Leah- https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahwalczak1/

Notes can outcash-flow rentals. Data pro turned investor Sierra Davis breaks down mortgage notes 101, buying at a discount, partials, realistic yields, due diligence, and how to start even with a self-directed IRA.

00:00 Intro

04:04 What Is a Note?

05:56 Why Notes?

08:22 Buying at a Discount

13:15 Partials: How They Work

17:52 Evaluating Deals

21:43 Non-Performing: Pros/Cons

23:06 Non-Performing Defined

24:02 Predictive Analytics in Notes

26:13 Rates & Market Impact

27:01 Note Benefits (Recap)

30:47 Scaling with Leverage

31:37 Our Investment Group

36:31 Sierra’s Founder Story

38:54 W-2 vs. Entrepreneur