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True connection has the power to transform our relationships, our personal growth, and our success. This episode explores why genuine connection goes beyond simply saying "I love you," how vulnerability creates deeper relationships, and why protecting meaningful connections can bring greater purpose, belonging, and fulfillment to life. Own your power with this Success Tip.
For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com
Julie Gates is the founder of Sid Was Here in Savannah, Georgia, and has been investing in real estate since 2004. She oversees six businesses, including a property management company with 100+ properties and 50,000+ bookings. A licensed RE/MAX broker, Forbes contributor, and co-author of The 30-Day Stay, Julie brings over 20 years of hands-on real estate experience.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Building a property management company after exposing hidden fees
Managing short term, medium term, and long term rentals
Why Savannah is a powerful real estate market
The hidden challenges of short term rental management
Creative financing and building seller trust
Finding opportunities in distressed markets and gentrifying neighborhoods
How to make short term rentals stand out and navigate regulations
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
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Mike Strodtman is the Founder and President of Blue Skies Equity and has been investing in real estate since 2009. With a master's in Urban and Regional Studies and a background in city planning, Mike transitioned from planning developments to building them. He started with single-family and small multifamily properties before expanding into land subdivisions and ground-up construction. Since joining Rod's Warrior Program in 2023, he has expanded his network, expertise, and involvement in multifamily syndications and joint ventures.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Mike Strodtman's 16-year journey in real estate
Scaling from single-family properties into multifamily
Finding a 36-unit deal through relationships
Creating value through operations and expense cuts
Unlocking value through expired tax credits
Using due diligence to uncover major property issues
Building deal teams through asset management and capital raising
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
Loral Langemeier is the founder and CEO of several alternative asset companies, with decades of experience in finance, mentoring, real estate investing, business development, and oil and gas. She is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, host of Real Money Talks, and a highly sought-after money management expert who has built multiple successful businesses. Go to www.askloral.com to get Lorla's book for FREE as well as 2 free tickets to her webinar.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Loral Langemeier's journey from Nebraska farm girl to millionaire
Building wealth through real estate, oil, and alternative investments
Why traditional financial services fail to integrate wealth strategies
Proactive tax planning, corporate structures, and asset protection
Hidden tax strategies like R&D credits and cost segregation
Creating multiple income streams and building a lasting legacy
Educating the next generation to protect and sustain family wealth
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
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Tim Fergestad is the Founder and Principal of Oak Street Assets, specializing in private real estate investing and multifamily properties. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and brings an analytical approach to investing. Tim joined Rod's Warrior Group around COVID, which helped him scale into larger multifamily investments. Today, he focuses on helping investors build passive income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Tim's journey from neuroscience to real estate investing
Scaling from single family to multifamily
Building a strong network and raising capital
The challenges and lessons from a Nashville motel conversion
Navigating rising rates, falling rents, and market volatility
Finding distressed deals and investing through preferred equity
Exploring senior housing and new real estate opportunities
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, explore the power of truly listening and how becoming an active listener can strengthen relationships, improve communication, build trust, reduce conflict, and help you learn from others. Discover why listening with patience, focus, curiosity, and genuine interest can create deeper connections and reveal opportunities you might otherwise miss. Own your power with this Success Tip.
For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com
Jon Ostenson is an entrepreneur, franchise investor, commercial real estate investor, international speaker, and franchise consultant based in Atlanta. He works with clients across North America to identify franchise opportunities and helps prospective business owners evaluate businesses based on their goals, market, and circumstances. He also authored Non-Food Franchising, a resource focused on franchise opportunities outside the traditional food category.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Why franchising beats starting from scratch
The rise of non-food franchises
How AI is creating business opportunities
Running a franchise as a side hustle
Financing a franchise purchase
Top franchise industries to consider
Finding the right franchise opportunity
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
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Matt Mainini is a commercial real estate investor and General Partner focused on multifamily acquisitions, adaptive reuse, and hotel-to-apartment conversions. After beginning his career at NASA and spending nearly two decades in Silicon Valley, Matt transitioned into real estate full-time, applying his analytical, systems-based approach to commercial investing. He became part of Rod's Warrior Group in May 2025 and today partners on projects that transform underutilized properties into quality housing while creating long-term value for investors, with a focus on helping technology professionals and busy investors build wealth through private real estate beyond public markets.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Matt's journey from tech and NASA to real estate
Why busy professionals need to build wealth beyond their 401K
Finding his superpower in investor relations and communication
Joining the Warrior program to expand his network
His first major deal converting a 104-unit hotel into multifamily
How the $13M hotel conversion could reach a $26M valuation
Why passion, value, and scalability are the keys to taking action
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
Jason Malabute is a CPA and MBA with experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and real estate investing. He began investing in single-family real estate before transitioning into multifamily syndication and becoming a general partner in 342 units. In 2024, he launched an accounting firm focused on real estate investors, with approximately 99% of his clients coming from the real estate investment space.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Jason's journey from growing up with cerebral palsy to becoming a CPA and MBA
Discovering real estate after seeing the cash flow of an investor client
Building a single family portfolio in Indianapolis and transitioning into multifamily syndications
Underwriting over 100 deals before landing his first syndication and becoming a general partner
Launching a real estate focused CPA firm and helping investors with strategic tax planning
Unlocking tax benefits through cost segregation, bonus depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and short term rentals
How passive investors can use timing and paper losses to offset gains from other real estate investments
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
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Steve Breton's path into real estate investing began with a simple duplex purchase in 2012 after more than 25 years in a demanding career. He started by buying small properties close to home, gradually building a portfolio and attracting friends and family who wanted to invest alongside him. That progression eventually led him to larger, out-of-state multifamily properties, including his first 106-unit deal in San Antonio after joining the Warrior program in 2017.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
Steve's journey from a demanding corporate career to real estate investing
Growing from his first Boston duplex to his first 106-unit multifamily deal
Scaling to 3,500 units and replacing his W-2 income with real estate
Why saying no and conservative underwriting became his biggest superpower
The current multifamily market, rising expenses, oversupply, and coming opportunities
His $30M Indianapolis development with a $9.5M city grant
Why he shifted toward preferred and hybrid equity and what new investors should do first
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
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