Stephen Petasky is the founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, a hospitality and development firm specializing in luxury vacation homes, global restorations, and high-end resort communities. Over nearly two decades, he’s raised more than $100 million, facilitated 20,000 vacations, and partnered with brands like Four Seasons to deliver premium lifestyle experiences through real estate. His business journey spans from fractional home ownership to international development, all driven by a passion for design, family travel, and scalability.

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• Stephen started Luxus by solving his own problem—traveling with young kids—and turned that into a $100M global vacation home portfolio.

• Raising capital gets easier when the investment includes a dual purpose, like lifestyle use alongside financial return.

• Scaling a business requires building it “back to front”—start with the exit goal, then reverse engineer every step.

• Real estate and development success takes patience; some ventures took 7–10+ years to turn profitable.

• Subject matter expertise becomes a valuable asset after years of refinement, leading to higher-impact, lower-risk projects.

How a Personal Travel Need Became a Syndicated Real Estate Venture

• Started Luxus to create a family-friendly alternative to hotels or inconsistent vacation rentals.

• Solved the problem of predictability, comfort, and flexibility by imagining ownership of 30 homes—then invited others to co-invest.

• Raised $3.5M to purchase three homes; word-of-mouth demand led to $100M+ raised and 50 properties acquired.

Dual-Purpose Investing: Lifestyle + Returns

• Investors received lifestyle benefits—discounted nightly rates—alongside capital preservation.

• These vacation privileges created real financial savings, boosting total return beyond simple IRR metrics.

• Stephen compares the model to a “golf club that sells at the end”—with liquidity and upside built in.

How to Make Raising Capital Easier

• Dual-purpose investments or vendor-aligned capital (e.g., landowners or contractors investing) make raises more compelling.

• Giving investors experiential or operational upside increases buy-in—even when the financial returns are moderate.

• Partnerships built on aligned interests are more resilient over time.

Scaling With Clarity and Hindsight

• Luxus’ new business model was built “back to front,” starting with a $100M valuation target and working backward to day one.

• Planning for bottlenecks—legal, financial, tech, or operational—can reduce future breakdowns.

• AI tools now help model scalable pathways and highlight structural weak points before launch.

New Ventures: Management, Development, and Restorations

• Luxus now manages luxury short-term rentals it doesn’t own, applying hotel-like service and strategy.

• Stephen is a core partner in the Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas ($1.3B sellout).

• The company also restores centuries-old Tuscan estates for North American and European clients—12 years in, with a waitlist.

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Failure that set Stephen up for success: The Hawaii development nearly failed due to a volcanic eruption and pandemic—but Stephen stayed in, finished the project, and turned it into an award-winning community.

Digital or mobile resource: ChatGPT – He’s currently learning to use it more effectively for efficiency and ideation.

Book recommendation: Blue Ocean Strategy – A go-to read on creating uncontested market space and redefining industries.

Daily habit: A powerful 15-minute morning routine: cold shower, vitamins, biohacking, and intention-setting.

#1 insight for investing in luxury vacation rentals: Hire a professional manager and buy a property you love to stay in—then it’s a win even if the numbers fall short.

Favorite restaurant in San Diego, CA: Sky Deck.

• Learn more about The Luxus Group’s services at LuxusGroup.com and Luxusvp.com 

• Consider how a dual-purpose investment could appeal to your capital partners

• If you own a luxury vacation rental, connect with Luxus to explore elevated property management solutions

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Omer Agiv is the co-founder and CEO of Faireez, an AI-powered housekeeping platform delivering hotel-style cleaning services to multifamily buildings. A serial entrepreneur with seven startups under his belt—including one acquired by Anheuser-Busch—Omer brings deep expertise in digitizing traditional industries. With Faireez, he’s aiming to disrupt the outdated home cleaning model by providing on-demand, tech-enabled daily housekeeping that enhances resident lifestyle and property value.

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• Faireez makes housekeeping a modern apartment community amenity, offering AI-powered daily cleaning services tailored to multifamily properties.

• The platform benefits three key groups: residents (who want convenience), property managers (seeking lifestyle-enhancing amenities), and cleaners (offered stable, respectful employment).

• Unlike gig economy models, Faireez partners with professional cleaning companies and assigns one “fairy” per building for consistent service.

• This model enables short, high-frequency cleaning sessions (15–20 minutes daily) and creates a trust-based relationship with residents.

• Faireez enhances NOI for property owners while offering residents a premium, lifestyle-driven amenity.

From Beer Analytics to Domestic Tech

• Omer previously built and sold a startup that provided real-time beer consumption analytics for breweries worldwide.

• He’s passionate about applying tech to “low-tech” industries—first beer, now housekeeping.

• Faireez was born from his frustration of working long hours and still coming home to do dishes at midnight.

Housekeeping for Apartments

• Residents dislike daily chores and only have access to bi-weekly deep cleaning services.

• Property managers lack truly useful, lifestyle-enhancing amenities to differentiate their buildings.

• Cleaners face unstable gig work—Faireez offers full-time partnerships, insurance, and steady assignments.

Why Gig Economy Models Fail in Housekeeping

• Previous “Uber for cleaning” startups failed due to inconsistent quality and no recurring relationships.

• Faireez does the opposite: one assigned cleaner (“fairy”) per building, pricing per chore (not hour), and better-than-market pay.

• Building trust and consistency drives better service, community engagement, and resident satisfaction.

AI and Tech

• Machine learning optimizes routing, scheduling, and dynamic pricing per city and chore type.

• Faireez is piloting video-based assessments where residents film their space and get an instant plan, quote, and cleanliness score.

• Their systems update pricing frequently to keep it affordable while maintaining operational efficiency.

Best Properties for Hotel-Style Housekeeping

• Class A properties with 100+ units and a family-oriented resident base.

• Ideal for buildings seeking to add non-rent revenue and attract renters looking for lifestyle upgrades.

• Especially popular with families, busy professionals, and tech-savvy urban renters.

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Failure that set Omer up for success: Omer didn’t name a specific one but emphasized how failure brings the right people and valuable learning opportunities.

Digital or mobile resource: He recommends property managers study Gen Z lifestyle trends to understand the growing demand for convenience and speed.

Daily habit: Jogging, morning smiles, and cold plunges—Omer starts his day with intention and positivity to stay focused and resilient.

#1 insight for property tech innovation: On-demand solutions don’t work for recurring problems. To truly improve resident experience, consistency and personalization are key.

Favorite restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel: The Marina

• Learn more or explore partnership options at faireez.com

• If you own or manage Class A properties with 100+ units, explore Faireez as a resident-paid amenity

• Consider how lifestyle-driven services can drive NOI and differentiate your property

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Patrick Pychynski is the founder of Stacking Capital and a specialist in helping entrepreneurs unlock 0% interest business funding without relying on high-interest debt or personal guarantees. A former scrap metal yard operator turned business credit strategist, Patrick now helps clients secure $50,000 to $500,000 in funding by optimizing their credit and compliance—empowering them to scale while preserving personal financial security.

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• Patrick helps business owners secure 0% interest business credit cards—often between $50K–$500K—with little to no impact on their personal credit.

• These cards offer short-term financing with 6–18 month 0% periods and typically don’t report to personal credit bureaus.

• Using these strategies can help cover renovation costs, down payments, or working capital needs when timed strategically.

• He stresses the difference between credit problems and cash flow problems, and why knowing the difference is key to growth.

• The ultimate goal is to make businesses bankable—ensuring they meet lender compliance standards for long-term financing.

Unlocking 0% Interest Business Funding

• Focuses on business credit cards with 0% interest intro periods for 6–18 months.

• Uses a three-pronged approach based on credit, cash flow, or collateral—most clients qualify via credit.

• Cards typically do not report to personal credit, which helps preserve your debt-to-income ratio.

Who This Strategy Works For

• Best for business owners or real estate investors with 700+ personal credit scores.

• Short-term capital is ideal for fix-and-flip deals, renovations, down payments, or getting a business off the ground.

• Should not be used by those with poor cash flow or no repayment plan in place.

How to Use Credit Cards for Real Estate or Business Growth

• Tools like Plastiq allow you to convert credit limits into cash, incurring only a 3–6% fee.

• Helps investors bridge capital gaps without affecting mortgage qualification or personal DTI.

• Strategy can be repeated if credit is managed properly and balances are kept low after intro periods expire.

From Mistakes to Mastery

• Patrick learned the hard way—once jailed for a contract technicality due to lack of credit and funding options.

• That experience sparked his passion to educate others on leveraging business credit instead of personal risk.

• Today, he uses software to run compliance scans that instantly show clients what financing they’re eligible for.

Making Your Business Bankable

• Emphasizes the long-term play: becoming compliant with lender standards (like business addresses, credit file structuring).

• Explains why 90% of businesses get denied by banks—often due to non-compliance, not creditworthiness.

• His software helps correct these gaps quickly, helping businesses graduate from non-bankable to bankable.

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Failure that set Patrick up for success: Was jailed after defaulting on a $20K business contract in his early 20s—had he known about business credit, it could’ve been solved with a 0% card.

Digital or mobile resource: 75 Hard app – a $6 tool that supports a transformative mental and physical challenge.

Book recommendation: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – the book he recommends and gifts most often.

Daily habit: Morning run—combines prayer, breathwork, stretching, and sunlight to start each day focused.

#1 insight for accessing business credit: Your personal credit is the foundation—keep your score above 700 and avoid derogatory marks.

Favorite local eatery in West Palm Beach, FL: Coco Cabana

• Get a free compliance scan and funding pre-qualification at StackingSuccess.com

• Optimize your personal credit before seeking business funding

• Use short-term 0% capital only with a clear investment strategy and exit plan

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Michael Blank is a real estate investor, author, speaker, and CEO of Nighthawk Equity. He’s one of the leading authorities on apartment investing and financial freedom through multifamily real estate. With over $300 million in assets under management and author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Michael helps investors and aspiring entrepreneurs escape the W-2 grind by acquiring multifamily properties and building sustainable income streams.

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• Michael transitioned from tech to restaurants to real estate after early business setbacks during the 2000 and 2008 market crashes.

• Multifamily real estate offers superior risk-adjusted returns due to forced appreciation and operational control compared to single-family homes.

• Market sentiment is often wrong—investors must look past fear-based headlines and focus on long-term fundamentals.

• Today’s market offers lower leverage, better pricing, and a strong long-term demand outlook for multifamily housing.

• Education and building sophistication as an investor is critical to identifying real opportunities, especially in volatile markets.

Michael’s Journey into Multifamily

• Started in corporate software; was part of a major IPO just before the 2000 tech bubble crash.

• Lost significant capital in restaurant franchises during the 2008 recession.

• Began flipping houses before discovering multifamily through a 12-unit deal in DC that eventually sparked his passion for apartments.

• Built Nighthawk Equity and an education platform to help others achieve financial freedom through apartment investing.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Returns

• Multifamily offers superior downside protection compared to many other asset classes.

• Operational risk (property management) can be mitigated by using professional managers.

• Market risk can be managed by focusing on NOI-driven valuation rather than relying on market appreciation like single-family.

• Investors must evaluate underwriting assumptions—rent growth, vacancy, CapEx reserves, and debt terms—to fully assess risk.

Why Multifamily is Attractively Priced Today

• Current deals are 30% below 2021 peak prices.

• Leverage is lower and more conservative, reducing financial risk.

• Interest rates are flat or declining, improving the outlook for new acquisitions.

• Long-term demand remains strong due to the lack of new affordable housing supply.

Investor Sentiment and Sophistication

• Market sentiment swings often don’t reflect true investment fundamentals.

• Sophisticated investors like institutions are returning to the market now while many retail investors remain fearful.

• Successful investing requires becoming a student of the market and evaluating data beyond media headlines.

Raising Capital in Today’s Market

• Focuses heavily on education to help investors understand why now may be a great buying window.

• Transparency, data-driven insights, and regular communication are key to re-engaging cautious investors.

• Building long-term relationships and trust remains critical to capital raising success.

📢 Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.

Failure that set Michael up for success: An early deal in West Virginia that lost money eventually led to a partnership with Garrett Lynch, who is now a key part of Nighthawk Equity.

Digital or mobile resource: Boomerang for Gmail — an email tool that helps manage follow-ups automatically when responses don’t come in.

Book recommendation: The Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod — teaches focusing on consistent activity rather than fixed timelines to achieve long-term goals.

Daily habit: Morning routine combined with time blocking for deep work; weekly reviews of top 3 priorities for focused execution.

#1 insight for identifying risk-adjusted returns: Look carefully at underwriting assumptions — especially rent growth, reserves, and occupancy. Conservative, realistic assumptions lead to better long-term risk management.

• Check out Michael’s previous episode here

• Check out TheFreedomPodcast.com/john and download Michael’s free Apartments 101 mini-course for both active and passive investors

• Study risk, underwriting, and market outlook to build long-term investing confidence

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Justin Burns is a digital entrepreneur, sales expert, and founder of Maestro, a platform empowering creators to monetize digital products, courses, and memberships. After transitioning from a sales career to online business in 2008, Justin has sold digital products to over 30,000 customers worldwide. He helps entrepreneurs create “digital real estate” by building scalable, location-independent businesses that generate income through education and online communities.

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• Justin’s success was built on sales mastery, perseverance, and seizing digital opportunities before they were mainstream.

• Digital products offer an opportunity to create income through memberships, courses, and online summits without geographical limits.

• Most people delay launching products while waiting for perfection — pre-launch validation is the key.

• Success comes from solving real problems, not from chasing money or hype.

• Meditation, affirmations, and mindset reprogramming play a crucial role in his long-term growth.

From Sales Hustler to Digital Entrepreneur

• Justin started in sales at Best Buy, discovered his skillset, and later became the top salesperson at a major cell phone company.

• Fired from his job unexpectedly — but that opened the door to his digital business journey.

• A chance meeting led him to the world of digital products in 2008, before online courses became mainstream.

The Power of Digital Real Estate

• In 2008, Justin learned people were selling digital products globally, even as most people were unaware of this growing market.

• Attended one of his first webinars and saw $30,000 made in an hour, which shifted his entire paradigm.

• Realized that failure and setbacks created momentum that allowed him to thrive in the digital space.

Launching Products by Pre-Selling

• Teaches entrepreneurs to launch products before creating them—using simple landing pages, ads, and early buyers to validate ideas.

• Encourages creators to focus on the buyer’s “DNA pattern”—if a few strangers buy, thousands more likely will too.

• Uses online summits with guest speakers as a powerful lead generation strategy for memberships and coaching programs.

Shifting Mindset Through Reprogramming

• Early limiting beliefs around money and success were replaced with custom affirmations and daily repetition.

• Recorded himself reading affirmations and replayed them daily during walks to rewire his subconscious.

• Attributes much of his success to inner work combined with digital skill-building.

Maestro and Helping Others Build Digital Empires

• Through Maestro, Justin helps creators build courses, memberships, and recurring revenue streams.

• Simplifies the tech barriers many creators face while empowering them to monetize their expertise or curate others’.

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Failure that set Justin up for success: His first digital business failed, leading to foreclosure risk. A sales mentor told him, “Nobody’s coming to save you.” That moment fueled his resilience and led to his first $20K month shortly after.

Book recommendation:

• The Expert Code by Justin Burns — his bestselling book on building digital businesses, available on Amazon.

• Mastery by Robert Greene and 50 Cent — taught him the difference between dabbling and mastering his craft.

Daily habit: Morning meditation and daily affirmation rewrites—recording and listening to his own custom affirmations during walks.

#1 insight for launching a digital product: Pre-launch first. Validate your idea with real buyers before building the full product. Small test groups reveal large-scale opportunities.

Favorite restaurant in Chicago, IL: Home Run Inn Pizza.

• Follow Justin on Instagram at @ceojustinburns

• Explore Miestro for building your own course or membership site

• Start validating your digital product with pre-launch offers and real-world feedback

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Dr. Noah St. John is a success coach, author of over 25 books, and creator of the Power Habits® and Afformations® systems. Known as the “Father of Afformations,” he has helped entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and CEOs break income ceilings and reclaim their time. Through his inner and outer game framework, Noah empowers people to double or triple their results in 12 weeks or less—without sacrificing their well-being.

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• Noah teaches that success requires mastering both the inner game (beliefs, mindset) and the outer game (strategies, systems).

• His Power Habits® system helps clients remove “head trash” and achieve hockey-stick growth—600% or more in some cases.

• Afformations® are empowering questions that replace traditional affirmations and rewire the brain for success.

• Inner beliefs impact every area of life—health, wealth, relationships—and must be addressed to sustain growth.

• Entrepreneurs often struggle not from lack of effort but from mental blocks they don’t know they have.

The Inner and Outer Game of Success

• Inner game: beliefs, mindset, subconscious patterns—what drives behavior behind the scenes.

• Outer game: visible strategies like marketing, systems, sales funnels.

• Success comes when both are aligned—most people over-focus on one and neglect the other.

Power Habits® Framework

• Developed after decades of studying what top performers do unconsciously.

• Based on 11 core habits—most people start with Afformations® as a powerful foundation.

• Noah’s clients often break through income ceilings and reclaim 1–3 hours per day within weeks.

Afformations® vs. Affirmations

• Traditional affirmations (e.g., “I am rich”) often feel fake and are rejected by the subconscious.

• Afformations® flip statements into questions (e.g., “Why am I so rich?”) to trigger the brain to find validating evidence.

• This method helps focus on what you have, not what you lack—shifting identity and reinforcing belief.

How Trauma and Limiting Beliefs Block Growth

• Noah’s system identifies “head trash”—the mental blocks that cause self-sabotage.

• Most people drive through life with one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake.

• Removing internal resistance allows rapid external growth.

Real-World Results

• Client Charles gained $1.8M in 10 months after adopting Noah’s system.

• Another client scaled from six figures to multi-billion-dollar hotel deals.

• Outcomes are repeatable across industries by aligning mindset and actions.

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Failure that set Noah up for success: Surviving a suicide attempt at 25 led him to discover his purpose and develop the Power Habits® system.

Digital or mobile resource: FreeGiftFromNoah.com – Custom GPT called the “Million Dollar Business Gap Finder” to help entrepreneurs identify blind spots.

Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey – Noah’s inspiration for becoming a coach and author.

Daily habit: Practicing Afformations® daily to reinforce mindset and reset inner focus.

#1 insight for mastering the inner game: You must identify and remove the subconscious resistance (your “foot on the brake”) to unlock lasting success.

• Access Noah’s course for real estate pros at PowerHabitsRealEstate.com

• Try the Afformations® technique to shift from self-doubt to confidence

• Use the “Million Dollar Business Gap Finder” at FreeGiftFromNoah.com to uncover your growth blind spots

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Michael Hoffmann, also known as “Mr. Passive,” is a real estate investor, vending entrepreneur, and advocate for time freedom through smart investing. Starting from humble beginnings in rural Iowa and a 60-hour-a-week coaching job, Mike leveraged a $70,000 fixer-upper into a thriving portfolio—including real estate, vending machines, e-commerce, and Bitcoin mining. He now teaches others how to create scalable passive income using creativity, trends, and delegation.

Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.

• Mike started his investing journey with a $1,200/month salary and turned a small rental into a life of financial flexibility.

• He follows a 30-60-90 rule to make every investment passive within the first 90 days.

• Vending routes and unattended retail offer high-margin, scalable passive income opportunities beyond traditional real estate.

• He uses trends and automation—like AI-based vending—to identify untapped markets.

• Asset flexibility and time buyback are central to his investment philosophy.

From $1,200 a Month to Passive Investor

• Started in college athletics making just $1,200/month while working 60+ hours per week.

• Bought a $70K turnkey rental and later scaled through 1031 exchanges.

• Focused early on delegating property management to stay hands-off.

Creative Wealth-Building with Real Estate

• Leveraged 1% rule and capital gains to buy a condo, then pivoted to short-term rentals in high-growth areas.

• Built and rented out an ADU in Oregon to double rental income from a single lot.

• Invested in land outside city limits and is developing duplexes permitted as townhomes for long-term flexibility.

Unattended Retail: The 21st Century Lemonade Stand

• Owns 100+ vending machine locations generating $100K/month.

• Transitioned from old-school machines to smart, AI-enabled retail kiosks offering allergy meds, protein bars, and over-the-counter products.

• Hires route operators from the gig economy and uses GMs to stay completely passive in the business.

Passive Income Across Asset Classes

• Invests in Bitcoin mining, e-commerce, and unattended markets.

• Believes in analyzing trends and entering where customer needs are evolving.

• Inspired by a vending machine experience at an airport that charged $3 for water—realized someone was profiting while he was grinding.

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Failure that set Michael up for success: A breakup led him to move cross-country and discover real estate and entrepreneurship through discomfort.

Digital or mobile resource: YouTube – for free, in-depth, community-driven education across every investment topic.

Book recommendation:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – a favorite for financial structure in both business and personal life

• Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell – redefines the value of outsourcing to regain control of your calendar

Daily habit: Early mornings and regular exercise for energy, clarity, and consistency.

#1 insight for investing passively: Find people smarter than you—and let them do the heavy lifting.

Favorite restaurant in Eugene, OR: Sabai.

• Learn more about passive vending opportunities at VendingPreneurs.com

• Subscribe to his YouTube channel.

• Re-evaluate your time investments—are you buying time or trading it away?

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Sherry Peel Jackson is a retired IRS agent, CPA, and Certified Fraud Examiner who now dedicates her work to helping everyday people understand how to reduce their taxes, protect their income, and build wealth. With over 35 years of experience and a mission to educate the middle class, Sherry teaches strategies used by the wealthy to keep more of what they earn—including how to legally avoid taxes, structure businesses wisely, and protect assets.

Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.

• Sherry exposes the disparity in how the IRS treats mom-and-pop businesses versus large corporations.

• Starting a home-based business opens up powerful tax deductions not available to W-2 employees.

• Keeping thorough records, especially receipts, is essential for audit protection—credit card statements alone won’t cut it.

• The KPG system (Keep, Protect, Grow) is Sherry’s core framework for achieving financial independence.

• Protecting assets through proper legal structuring, including out-of-state LLCs and foundations, shields wealth from lawsuits and unnecessary taxes.

From IRS Agent to Advocate

• Worked for the IRS from 1988–1995 before launching her own CPA firm.

• Witnessed firsthand how small businesses were targeted while corporations often negotiated huge tax reductions.

• Left the IRS to empower middle-class earners with insider knowledge the wealthy use every day.

Home-Based Businesses and Tax Deductions

• Employees are severely limited in tax deductions—no mileage, phone, or home internet write-offs.

• By launching a simple home-based business, individuals gain access to numerous write-offs.

• Sherry encourages clients to start a business they enjoy to unlock these tax benefits without burnout.

Recordkeeping and Audit Preparedness

• Debit and credit card statements are NOT valid proof during audits—receipts are required.

• Recommends either scanning receipts into apps or making photocopies to preserve them.

• Supports clients during IRS audits and often helps them overturn excessive assessments.

The KPG System: Keep, Protect, Grow

• Keep: Slash unnecessary expenses, eliminate debt, and live frugally while building income.

• Protect: Use legal structures (e.g., LLCs in Wyoming, NM) to shield assets and ensure anonymity.

• Grow: Reinvest profits into physical gold/silver and real estate—not depreciating assets like TVs or cars.

Advanced Wealth Strategies

• Uses infinite banking policies to store wealth and acquire real estate tax-efficiently.

• Leverages the Augusta Rule—renting her home to her business for up to 14 days tax-free.

• Teaches the use of trusts and foundations to legally reduce taxes and protect generational wealth.

📢 Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.

Failure that set Sherry up for success: Post-COVID, a poorly attended live event turned into a win when one attendee became a long-term premium client.

Digital or mobile resource: FreeTaxUSA.com — File federal taxes for free, with optional state filing for $15.

Book recommendation: Increase Your Income and Reduce Your Taxes — co-authored with her mentor, Myron Golden, blending mindset and tax strategy.

Daily habit: Morning meditation and self-talk: “You’re not running anything with your mouth—get up and take action.”

#1 insight for keeping, protecting, and growing wealth: Track your spending daily. Don’t spend what you don’t have.

Favorite restaurant in Atlanta, GA: The Beautiful

• Explore books and coaching at SherryPeelJackson.com

• Audit your business structure and make sure you’re using the right entity for your goals

• Consider implementing the Augusta Rule or infinite banking strategies to reduce taxes legally

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Nathan Payne is the co-founder of Offer on Homes and Investor Drive, a wholesaling investment firm and real estate coaching platform helping investors scale their portfolios the “Painless” way. With a background in door-to-door sales and a passion for autonomy, Nathan has built a thriving real estate business while living his dream lifestyle in rural Ontario. He specializes in wholesaling, flipping, and coaching clients through real-world deals using a hands-on apprenticeship model.

Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.

• Nathan transitioned from door-to-door sales to real estate after seeking a lifestyle with more autonomy and time freedom.

• He emphasizes real-world coaching through deal partnerships, not just video courses or information dumps.

• Wholesaling success comes from embracing rejection, refining your sales process, and staying persistent through messy deals.

• Building savings and having a support system are critical when transitioning into entrepreneurship.

• Real estate investing should align with your lifestyle goals—not just financial benchmarks.

From Sales Hustler to Rural Investor

• Started in door-to-door sales before quitting to launch a real estate business with his roommate.

• Lacked marketing and deal flow at first, but invested heavily in coaching and mentorship to improve.

• After seven years in the business, he moved with his family to a farm in Ontario, living a slower, intentional life.

Lessons from the Early Grind

• Faced rejections, lost contracts, and failed deals when first starting.

• Learned that sales tactics differ between products—urgency pressure may work for cable, not for homes.

• Paid for mentorship after realizing trial-and-error was too costly and time-consuming.

Painless Flipping and Coaching Philosophy

• Teaches students by reviewing live deals, helping them qualify leads, and even partnering on closings.

• Emulates an apprenticeship model: direct feedback, ongoing support, and real deal experience.

• Rejects the passive “info-only” coaching model in favor of outcome-driven partnerships.

Living With Purpose, Not Pressure

• No longer driven by money—prioritizes time with family and coaching a handful of serious clients.

• Believes success is defined by clarity and self-awareness, not vanity metrics or hustle culture.

• Coaches students to align investing strategy with lifestyle goals from day one.

📢 Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.

Failure that set Nathan up for success: Early in marriage, he focused too much on money and not enough on being present—this taught him to reprioritize family above all.

Digital or mobile resource: ChatGPT — a must-use tool for business efficiency and content creation.

Book recommendation: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan — a mindset-shifting read on thinking bigger while simplifying your focus.

Daily habit: Reviews OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) and life vision daily to ensure each task aligns with long-term goals.

#1 insight for wholesaling properties: Don’t do it unless you’re ready for an emotional roller coaster—real estate deals rarely go perfectly.

Favorite restaurant in Ontario: Gusto Grande.

• Explore Nathan’s hands-on coaching at PaynelessFlipping.com

• Evaluate your current investing strategy: is it aligned with the lifestyle you actually want?

• Don’t just seek information—find a mentor who will walk with you through your next deal.

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Mike Morawski is a 30-year real estate investing veteran, author, speaker, and founder of My Core Intentions. Over the course of his career, he’s controlled more than $450 million in real estate, scaling a portfolio of 4,000 units and a property management company overseeing 7,500 doors. Mike’s journey includes extraordinary growth, painful setbacks—including federal prison—and a powerful comeback centered around coaching, transparency, and helping others build wealth through multifamily investing.

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• Mike built a $100M real estate business but lost it all and spent time in federal prison due to nondisclosure and overextension during the 2008 crash.

• His biggest lessons: don’t grow too fast, avoid over-leverage, never be undercapitalized, pay attention to detail, and surround yourself with the right people.

• He now focuses on ethical investing, transparency, and long-term strategy while helping others avoid similar mistakes.

• Mike uses creative deal structuring, including seller financing and assumptions, even on large multifamily assets.

• He believes the current market presents one of the best opportunities in a generation to build long-term wealth.

From Building to Breaking to Rebuilding

• Built a $100M syndication portfolio between 2005–2008, including 4,000 units and 38 companies.

• The 2008 crash triggered liquidity issues, leading to improper fund transfers across companies without investor disclosure.

• Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. There, he wrote two books, taught ethics and real estate, and earned a degree in theology.

• Today, he coaches investors and shares his story to help others avoid similar missteps.

The Five Lessons He Now Teaches Everyone

1. Don’t grow too fast—scaling without structure leads to collapse.

2. Don’t over-leverage—he recommends staying under 65% LTV.

3. Don’t be undercapitalized—lack of reserves causes panic decisions.

4. Pay attention to details—asset management is where deals live or die.

5. Surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth—and listen to them.

Creative Financing for Multifamily Deals

• Mike dispels the myth that creative structures are only for single-family.

• Shared a case study of a 450-unit deal acquired with a $12.5M loan assumption and $2.5M seller carryback—no new equity.

• These deals still exist if you listen to sellers and find their pain points.

Market Cycles and Timing

• Believes we’re at the bottom of the current cycle and entering a major wealth transfer phase.

• Urges investors to act now while cautioning against recklessness—stress-test underwriting and be conservative.

• Expects shorter, more volatile cycles in the future, making education and adaptability more important than ever.

Resources for Passive Investors

• Created a free risk-tolerance quiz to help LPs understand their investor profile and make better decisions.

• Advocates for transparency and full disclosure between sponsors and passive partners—especially in turbulent markets.

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Failure that set Mike up for success: His 8-year federal prison sentence humbled and transformed him—helped him rebuild his life spiritually, emotionally, and professionally with integrity.

Digital or mobile resource: PassiveInvestorCoaching.com for educational content

• His institutional-grade underwriting tool that stress-tests assumptions

• FEMA.gov, BestPlaces.net, and CrimeReports.org for site selection

Book recommendation:

• Winning by Tim Grover — a tough-love mindset guide from the coach of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade

• Rich Dad Poor Dad

Daily habit: Morning meditation and prayer, followed by a gym workout—designed for clarity, focus, and intentionality

#1 insight for bouncing back from failure: You must take action. Don’t hide from mistakes—share your story and use it to serve others.

Favorite restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA: Joey’s

• Learn more about Mike’s coaching and resources at MyCoreIntentions.com

• Take the free investor risk profile quiz by texting INVESTOR to (224) 269-6700

• Revisit your own investing approach—are you being conservative, transparent, and strategic?

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