Built For Wealth

On this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with Josh Dilmaghani, broker/owner at White Stag Realty, to unpack how he went from zero experience to running a multi-state brokerage closing ~250 transactions a year. We get real about what separates great agents from average ones, how to price reductions the right way (percentages, not token drops), and why new-construction concessions are crushing resale listings in many neighborhoods.

We also dig into what the data is signaling—days on market up, price drops rising, delistings, and equity-fueled price wars between competing sellers—and how agents and sellers can adapt. Josh shares hard-won lessons on building a team, sourcing Google-driven leads, keeping clients grounded through volatility, and the wildest transaction stories you won’t hear on HGTV.

What you’ll learn
- How a lean, no-frills model scaled to 250 closings/year
- The only price drops that actually move buyers (2–3% vs $500 “eyeball” cuts)
- Features that still sell fast (pools/backyard upgrades, closed floor plans)
- When to walk away from a client and protect your team’s bandwidth
- Tactics to turn Google traffic into real, closable leads

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On this episode of Built for Wealth, Josh sits down with Pete Russell, a Charlotte-based wholesaler turned transaction funding operator, to unpack how he went from 5:30 a.m. bandit signs to closing 30+ deals in a month, and why double closing became his edge. We cover sales foundations from his early days, the realities of scaling a wholesale team, when to use a double close vs assignment, raising capital, and the discipline of focusing on one thing to grow.

You’ll learn:
- How to break in with low-budget marketing (bandit signs, direct mail “check” letters)
- When a double close protects your spread—and how the logistics really work
- Why transaction funding is exploding, and how to prep title/escrow the right way
- Best/worst deal lessons (hidden land next door → 6-figure spread; the “garage I-beam” flip fail)
- How to raise private capital without a giant track record
- The mindset shift from “many streams” to focused execution

Connect with Pete:
Instagram: @PeteRussellOfficial
Transaction Funding: https://velocityadvantagecapital.com

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On this episode of Built for Wealth, I sat down with Mark Metzger, former Navy search-and-rescue, wealth manager, and real estate investor, to learn from his years in the trenches and wealth of hard-won insight. We cover everything from dropping a scarcity mindset to building lasting wealth without losing your soul.

Mark breaks down the simple systems he teaches clients, pay yourself first, track your personal income statement & balance sheet, and focus on cash flow over hot stock picks. We dig into his three pillars for financial independence (own your business, own income-producing real estate, own other people’s businesses), how to use leverage wisely (great for building wealth, risky for protecting it), and why many in traditional wealth management overlook rentals. He also shares his watch-face market cycle framework, thoughts on today’s real-estate environment, and what opens up once you’re an accredited investor (think infrastructure/energy plays).

Most importantly, we talk about defining “enough,” aligning money with faith and family, and keeping your dollars serving your mission—not the other way around. If you’re serious about stewardship, cash flow, and long-term ownership, this one’s for you.

Guest: Mark Metzger — Water Oak Investments
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What if you could get paid three times on one deal—upfront, monthly cash flow, and a big backend? In this episode, Avi Rasowski breaks down exactly how he uses owner financing, subject-to, and notes to turn “hard” leads into high-yield deals. We cover real numbers (like a $14K → $55K flip via terms and a $100K buy → $240K cash exit), how to evaluate spreads with a financial calculator, staying compliant (Dodd-Frank/S.A.F.E. considerations), using trust/lease-option structures, and even borrowing against notes (collateral assignment/hypothecation) to scale without expensive private money.

What you’ll learn

• Why owner financing can beat wholesaling: down payments ≈ wholesale fees + monthly spread + backend equity
• The “infinite return” arbitrage: loan amount, rate, term, payment—how tiny inputs can double your money
• Real case studies: Lancaster, SC $14K buy → $55K sale on terms; Gaffney, SC owner-financed deal that ended in a $240K cash exit
• Compliance & risk control: ability-to-repay, screening buyers, and trust/lease-option mechanics
• Advanced strategies: securing 0% seller notes against better collateral, effective cost of capital, and borrowing against notes
• Portfolio building: when to keep vs. sell, handling defaults, and designing forever-cash alongside notes

If you’re into creative finance, seller financing, subject-to deals, private lending, self-directed IRAs, or just squeezing more profit out of “non-bankable” properties, this is a masterclass.

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In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with Mike Moulton—a 25+ year real estate investing veteran who’s done it all: lease options, subject-to deals, fix & flips, creative finance, and now large-scale commercial plays and even life settlement investments.

Mike shares war stories from surviving the 2008 market crash, navigating short sales, rehabbing hundreds of homes in the Charlotte metro, and his mindset shift toward building long-term generational wealth.

We also dive deep into:
- How Mike used creative finance to scale early
- What went wrong during the recession—and how he clawed his way back
- Why he moved from single-family homes to self-storage and flex commercial space
- A wild breakdown of investing in life insurance policies as an asset class
- Why he calls 2025 the “Year of Pruning” and how he’s repositioning his portfolio for the future

If you're an investor navigating a tough market or considering long-term strategy shifts, you’ll get massive value from Mike’s transparent, no-BS approach to real estate, risk, and wealth-building.

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In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with Igor Shiper—an immigrant entrepreneur who went from flipping his first property solo to building 150+ rental units, 310 self-storage doors, and a booming construction company. We cover everything from the lessons of growing up as a Ukrainian refugee, to scaling with integrity, to navigating development disasters like a septic permit gone wrong.

👉 Learn how Igor went from $15K on his first flip to managing 100+ builds a year.
👉 Hear how he leverages duplexes, team-building, and in-house systems to maximize long-term wealth.
👉 Plus, we dig into faith, family, and how to avoid raising entitled kids while building a legacy.

📍 Topics Covered:
- Building a team that scales
- Why duplexes are the ultimate real estate hack
- Navigating bad deals (including a septic nightmare)
- Investing through cycles—from 2006 to now
- Balancing wealth-building with family values and faith

💼 Connect with Igor: https://www.carolinaelitebuilders.com

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In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with co-living investor and entrepreneur Sam Wegert, who went from running martial arts schools to building a scalable room rental empire in Charlotte. Sam breaks down how he transitioned from self-managing four-bedroom houses to developing 10+ bedroom co-living homes that net up to $3,600/month in cash flow—even during hard times.

We talk:
- How he legally operates large co-living homes
- Building community while maintaining high cash flow
- The zoning gray areas and membership lease structures
- Horror stories (including a $10K water bill!)
- His upcoming 18-bedroom duplex development

If you're looking to generate high returns, create affordable housing, and make an impact, this is a must-watch episode.

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Join his next 5-day co-living challenge: https://scaleyourrealestate.com/
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In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with real estate investor and engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Dan Schiermeyer, who went from a corporate job in aerospace to building a portfolio of small business-backed real estate assets. Including a cash-flowing car wash, automated self-storage facility, and a cutting-edge startup in the storage tech space.

You'll hear how Dan:
- Started with house hacking without even knowing it
- Scaled from single-family rentals to commercial properties
- Used SBA loans and creative financing to grow fast
- Automated and optimized small businesses for big returns
- Created margin in his life by living below his means

This episode is packed with value for anyone considering commercial real estate, self-storage investing, small business acquisition, or looking for financial freedom through intentional living.

🔗 Connect with Dan
📸 Instagram: @freeflykid
📘 Car Wash eBook: https://schier-concepts.kit.com/b7e975e5b8

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In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, Josh interviews Liviu Peter — a former 9-to-5er turned full-time real estate investor, flipper, and seasonal light show mogul. From flipping bungalows in Chicago to managing multifamily portfolios in Atlanta, Liviu shares the lessons, losses, and wins that shaped his journey to financial freedom.

Whether you're curious about apartment investing, build-to-rent strategies, flipping homes, or just want a blueprint for scaling a business through systems and processes—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

👉 Learn how Liviu:
- Got fired and used it to fuel his entrepreneurial journey
- Invested in a $10K/door apartment deal that beat his 6-figure job
- Built a family-friendly light show empire during COVID
- Decides who to hire—and when to fire
- Thinks about retirement income vs. social security
- And why just one deal can change everything

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In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with self-storage mogul Alex Quezada, who shares his 15-year evolution from hustling timeshare sales to owning 17+ self-storage facilities across multiple states. We dive deep into the strategies that built his empire — from creative financing and seller carrybacks to value-add plays and portfolio optimization. He breaks down how he transformed a $5.5M acquisition into a $9M asset in less than two years — and how you can do it too.

📦 Alex breaks down:
- His transition from wholesaling 100+ houses a year to commercial real estate
- How he built a self-managing storage empire using automation
- Why seller financing is his secret weapon
- How to find deals off-market and build equity fast

Whether you're a wholesaler looking to level up, or a passive investor eyeing your first commercial asset, this episode is full of gold.

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