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  • Affordable Housing, Mentorship & Massive Growth: Melvin Landry’s Real Estate Journey | EP 45

    From losing two properties in the 2008 crash to owning 70+ affordable housing units in Pennsylvania — Melvin Landry’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Melvin, co-founder of Moreland Equity Capital, to uncover how he rebounded from short sales, mastered Section 8 investing, and built a thriving portfolio while keeping his W-2 job.

    Melvin’s story is not about luck — it’s about adaptability, financial education, and community impact. He shares his real lessons from the 2008 downturn, how to work with housing authorities, and why communication and due diligence matter — both in property management and syndications.

    Whether you’re an investor facing market challenges or someone looking to scale through affordable housing, this episode is full of practical wisdom and mindset shifts.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ How Melvin grew from short sales to 70+ rentals

    ✅ Managing affordable housing & Section 8 tenants the right way

    ✅ What really happens when you lose properties to short sales

    ✅ Using private & hard money after credit setbacks

    ✅ How to build trust again with banks post-foreclosure

    ✅ Creating long-term stability through affordable housing

    ✅ Balancing a W-2 job with real estate growth

    ✅ Lessons from investing in 16 syndications — the good & the bad

    ✅ The power of adaptability & communication in real estate

    ✅ Building “C-class with an A-class experience"

    📚 Book Recommendation:– You Owe You by Eric Thomas

    🌐 Connect with Melvin Landry:

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melvin.landry.5?igsh=MXcwYW5kM2s1Z2J2aA== 🌍 Website → https://www.morelandequity.com/

    🎙️ Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-diversified-podcast/id1673834219

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    #PathOfProgress #MelvinLandry #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #AffordableHousing #Section8Investing #FaithDrivenInvestor #RealEstateJourney #MentorshipMatters #PivotToSuccess #RealEstatePodcast #ResilientEntrepreneur #ScalingInRealEstate

    55 min
  • From NFL to $275M Real Estate Empire | Ep 44 Path of Progress

    From NFL player to fired W-2 employee to leading a $275M commercial real estate pipeline — Logan Freeman’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, discipline, and vision.

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Logan Freeman — former athlete, broker, investor, developer, and founder of MWCRE Advisors. Logan shares how he flipped his first homes, scaled into multifamily and commercial assets, transacted over $400M in deals, and is now reshaping Kansas City’s landscape through land development and industrial projects.

    This episode dives deep into economies of scale, forced appreciation through rezoning, mentorship, AI in real estate, and the athlete’s mindset of consistency and reps.

    Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to scale into commercial and development, Logan’s story shows how setbacks become setups for massive success.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ From NFL athlete to fired W-2 job to real estate success
    ✅ How flipping homes led to a $275M+ pipeline
    ✅ Scaling from single-family to multifamily & commercial assets
    ✅ Why “economy of scale” is the game-changer in multifamily
    ✅ Land development & forced appreciation through rezoning
    ✅ The role of AI in market research & deal analysis
    ✅ How mentorship and Brokers Mastermind help brokers close deals
    ✅ The athlete’s mindset: reps, discipline, and consistency
    ✅ Prioritization, focus, and lessons from being “quick but not hurried”
    ✅ Why listening & communication are the most underrated skills in leadership

    📚 Book Recommendations:

    – Relentless by Tim Grover
    – The One Thing by Gary Keller
    – Essentialism by Greg McKeown
    – Principles by Ray Dalio

    🌐 Connect with Logan Freeman:

    🌍 Website → https://www.mwcreadvisors.com/

    💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

    📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/fcnKanRooDQ

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    #PathOfProgress #LoganFreeman #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #Multifamily #LandDevelopment #IndustrialRealEstate #EconomyOfScale #PassiveIncome #ScalingBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestingWisdom #FromNFLtoRealEstate #PathOfProgressPodcast

    49 min
  • Massachusetts Multifamily Secrets Revealed | Ep. 43 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Andrew Freed  ⁨@InvestorFreed⁩  — a former MIT & Harvard project manager who broke free from the W2 grind to build a 400-unit multifamily portfolio across Massachusetts and Rhode Island in just 4 years.

    Andrew didn’t climb the ladder slowly through endless single-family flips. Instead, he leveraged house hacking, partnerships, and creative financing to scale fast — while most investors avoided Massachusetts, he turned it into his competitive advantage. From using a $200K HELOC on his Boston condo to self-managing 300+ units, Andrew shares a no-fluff blueprint for building wealth in markets others fear.

    This conversation dives deep into house hacking strategies, raising capital, eviction management, the “binder strategy” for rent increases, the value of meetups, and the power of partnerships. Andrew also reveals how systems, people, and principles (like Ray Dalio’s) guide his investing and leadership decisions.

    Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first deal or a seasoned investor aiming to scale, this episode is packed with tactical wisdom and battle-tested lessons.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ From MIT Project Manager to 400 doors in 4 years

    ✅ How house hacking cut $2,000/month in expenses

    ✅ Leveraging a $200K HELOC into multifamily deals

    ✅ The binder strategy for raising rents without pushback

    ✅ Why Massachusetts is his secret advantage (while others avoid it)

    ✅ Building partnerships and finding mentors through meetups

    ✅ Self-managing 300+ units — and why it’s a competitive edge

    ✅ How he maintains a 95% rent collection rate

    ✅ Raising millions for syndications & launching his own fund

    ✅ Why systems and delegation are more valuable than doing it all yourself

    📚 Book Recommendations:

    – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

    – Principles by Ray Dalio

    – Multifamily Millionaire Vol. 1 & 2 by Brandon Turner & Brian Murray

    – Meet Kevin’s Real Estate Investing Course (training resource Andrew recommends)

    🌐 Connect with Andrew Freed:

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/investorfreed?igsh=cDlvdDUybHZqemh6

    💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-freed-msm/

    🌍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/afreed2

    🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

    📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/dfhlKLxSu5Y

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    #PathOfProgress #AndrewFreed #AlexKononov #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #HouseHacking #CapitalRaising #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome #Partnerships #SystemsAndTeams #MassachusettsRealEstate #SelfManaging #Delegation #RichDadPoorDad #RayDalio #400Doors #BuildingWealth

    47 min
  • Auctions, Business, Multifamily & Syndications: Joe Killinger’s 30-Year Real Estate Journey | Ep 42 of Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Joe Killinger, a farm kid from a 281-person village who went on to scale multiple real estate companies to over $5M in revenue.
    Joe’s journey wasn’t traditional—he started at 18 with no experience, hustled through auctions and flips, built a national brokerage, launched a tech company, and invested in multifamily across Texas and California. Along the way, he created community-driven programs like Learning Link Centers that impacted countless kids’ lives.This episode is packed with raw lessons on scaling, surviving downturns, building credibility from scratch, and turning setbacks into massive opportunities.Whether you’re just starting in real estate or looking to scale with systems and impact, Joe’s story offers decades of hard-earned wisdom.📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ How Joe scaled 3 real estate companies to $5M+ in 18 months

    ✅ The leap from flipping homes to running massive property auctions

    ✅ Building credibility with banks & institutions as a startup

    ✅ Lessons from losing & learning in multifamily investing

    ✅ Why “knowing your market” is the #1 success factor

    ✅ Creating Learning Link Centers that transformed communities

    ✅ From brokerage to tech startup: solving tenant screening fraud

    ✅ The truth about syndicators—and red flags to avoid

    ✅ Scaling a brokerage while embracing SEO, video, and modern marketing

    ✅ Why compassion and patience are the most underrated traits in real estate


    📚 Book Recommendation:

    Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks

    🌐 Connect with Joe Killinger:

    🌍 Website → https://www.joekillinger.co/

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/joekillinger/

    💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-killingerrealestate

    🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

    📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ggoaqUwiG1A

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    #PathOfProgress #JoeKillinger #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #Multifamily #TripleNet #BrokerLife #RealEstateAuctions #PassiveIncome #Syndications #KnowYourMarket #ImpactInvesting #ScalingBusiness #FromFarmToFortune #Entrepreneurship #PathOfProgressPodcast

    51 min
  • The Untold Truth About Note Investing | Scott Carson Interview 🔍

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with ‪@WeCloseNotes‬ Scott Carson — a nationally recognized note investor, educator, and host of the Note Closers Show.


    While most investors chase flips, rentals, or syndications, Scott built his business around buying distressed mortgage notes directly from banks. Instead of owning the property, he owns the debt — becoming the bank. That means he profits whether a borrower pays, modifies their loan, or even goes through foreclosure.


    Scott breaks down how anyone can use this overlooked strategy to generate returns, the risks to watch out for, and why now is one of the best times to get into notes.


    Whether you’re tired of tenants, toilets, and turnovers — or you’re just looking for a way to invest smarter — this episode is your crash course on how to profit without property.

    📌 Key Takeaways:✅ Why note investing is real estate’s most overlooked niche✅ How Scott turned 50+ rejections into a $5M deal✅ The risks (and rewards) of becoming “the bank”✅ When to modify loans vs. push for foreclosure✅ The dark side of note investing nobody talks about✅ Why borrower behavior matters more than numbers✅ Scott’s best and worst deals — and lessons learned✅ How to find and negotiate with asset managers✅ Why now is one of the best times to start📚 Book Recommendation:– Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill🌐 Connect with Scott Carson:📺 YouTube →https://www.youtube.com/@WeCloseNotes🌍 Website → https://weclosenotes.com/🎙 Podcast → https://weclosenotes.com/note-closers-show-podcast/ 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/gWo_cZvRN9U🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599🙌 Stay Connected:👍 Like, subscribe & turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Path of Progress!📲 Follow us:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/LinkedIn → www.linkedin.com/in/pathofproTikTok → @pathofpro#PathOfProgressPodcast #ScottCarson #AlexKononov #NoteInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #BeYourOwnBank #DarkSideOfInvesting #PersistencePays #RealEstatePodcast

    1 hr 16 min
  • How to Survive the Dark Side of Real Estate Investing | Ep 40 Path of Progress with Tate Siemer

    The Dark Side of Syndication: Tate Simmer’s Unfiltered Journey ⚡In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Tate Simmer — real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host. Tate has led 10+ multifamily syndications, scaling from flipping single-family homes to over $50M in apartments in under 2 years.But behind the growth came painful lessons. Tate reveals the hidden side of syndications—bad property management, failed deals, investor losses, and the crushing impact of interest rate hikes.If you’re serious about real estate, this conversation will open your eyes to the risks, grit, and resilience required to succeed in multifamily investing.📌 Key Takeaways:✅ From house flips to multifamily syndication✅ How Tate scaled to $50M AUM in 18 months✅ Why Class C properties can destroy a deal✅ Hard lessons from investor capital losses✅ Importance of mentorship, coaching & partnerships✅ Raising capital in today’s tough market✅ How to survive downturns & rebuild stronger📚 Book Recommendations:– The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer– First to Dominate by Bo Beery🌐 Connect with Tate Simmer:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tatesiemer/🎙️ Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apartment-gurus/id1500967265🌍 Website → https://glequitygroup.com/🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/r6-_qj2xVVo?si=I6vSThnLFcQCZW2t🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599#PathOfProgressPodcast #TateSimmer #AlexKononov #realestateinvestingeducation #MultifamilySyndication #CapitalRaising #DarkSideOfSyndication #RealEstateMindset #ApartmentInvesting #PassiveIncome #RealEstatePodcast #PropertyInvesting #BusinessLessons #EntrepreneurMindset #WealthBuilding

    1 hr 18 min
  • Real Estate Lessons from 30 Years: Multifamily, HGTV Flips & Commercial Investing | Ep 39

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Ginger Crystal Faith  ⁨@gingercrystalfaithgoldenca5485⁩  — a real estate broker, investor, and visionary who has spent over 30 years building wealth, flipping 57 homes, and creating women-led wealth networks. Ginger didn’t follow the traditional single-family path for long. She jumped straight into multifamily in the ’90s, grew her portfolio, and later pivoted into flipping homes — with two of her projects even featured on HGTV.Now, she’s shifting her focus again — this time into commercial real estate. From strip centers with tenants like Starbucks or Applebee’s to the power of triple-net leases, Ginger reveals why she believes commercial offers stronger cash flow, less stress, and more freedom.Through multiple market cycles, a divorce, and the 2008 crash, Ginger relied on persistence, prayer, and community to keep moving forward. Today, her mission is to help women 40–60 accelerate their retirement with smart real estate strategies through her new company, Lifestyle Wealth Strategies.This conversation dives deep into the lessons Ginger has learned from decades in the business — from avoiding scams and finding the right partners, to knowing when it’s time to pivot. Whether you’re a beginner navigating your first deal or an experienced investor looking to scale into commercial, this episode is packed with timeless wisdom and practical takeaways.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ How Ginger jumped into multifamily with 6- and 9-unit buildings

    ✅ Flipping 57 homes, with two featured on HGTV

    ✅ Surviving multiple market cycles through faith and persistence

    ✅ Why she pivoted from multifamily to commercial strip centers

    ✅ How triple-net leases boost cash flow and reduce headaches

    ✅ The importance of screening tenants and avoiding bad deals

    ✅ Building women-led wealth communities and meetups

    ✅ Lifestyle Wealth Strategies: helping women accelerate retirement

    📚 Book Recommendation:– Nothing Down by Robert Allen– The One Thing by Gary Keller

    🌐 Connect with Ginger Crystal Faith:

    Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ginger.crystalfaith

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginger-crystal-faith-9bb460249

    Website → Lifestyle Wealth Strategies (coming soon)🎧

    Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

    📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/HZzxI0I39Rs

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    Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599

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    #PathOfProgress #GingerCrystalFaith #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #ScalingUp #HGTV #TripleNetLeases #WomenInRealEstate #LifestyleWealthStrategies

    47 min
  • From Biologist to 2000+ Multifamily Units | Maria Zondervan’s Journey | Ep 38 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, host Alex Kononov sits down with Maria Zondervan  ⁨@bluevikingscapital⁩  CEO of Blue Vikings Capital, who manages over 2,000 multifamily units and leads with both financial acumen and purpose.

    Maria’s path wasn’t traditional. From buying her first house with a lease option as a broke student, to launching a Massage Envy franchise before the 2008 crash, and then scaling into multifamily syndications — Maria reveals how trust, transparency, and long-term vision have fueled her growth.

    But Maria’s mission goes far beyond building wealth. Inspired by her son, she founded Valhalla Villas, a nonprofit creating sustainable housing for autistic adults. Her story proves that real estate can deliver both financial freedom and meaningful impact.

    👉 Whether you’re just starting out or already scaling, this episode will show you how to raise capital the right way, build authentic relationships, and create a legacy that outlasts you.

    📌 Key Takeaways

    ✅ How Maria bought her first property with no money down using a lease option

    ✅ Why house hacking before it was trendy changed her financial trajectory

    ✅ Lessons from selling before the 2008 crash and pivoting into business ownership

    ✅ The danger of being a “secret agent” in real estate — and how to build credibility

    ✅ Why trust before money is her golden rule for raising capital

    ✅ How SPV fund structures helped her investors earn top-tier returns

    ✅ The mission behind Valhalla Villas and building housing for autistic adults

    ✅ Why 85% of investors come from in-person relationships

    ✅ The role of masterminds, networking, and education in scaling fast

    ✅ Why legacy bigger than returns in long-term real estate investing


    🌐 Connect with Maria Zondervan

    Website → https://www.bluevikingscapital.com/

    Nonprofit → valhallavillas.org

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/investwithmariaz/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-zondervan-b5b61544/

    https://www.facebook.com/maria.zondervan

    🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode

    YouTube → https://youtu.be/q9WPaf5QoW0

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    Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599

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    #PathOfProgress #MariaZondervan #AlexKononov #BlueVikingsCapital #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #ImpactInvesting #CapitalRaising #FinancialFreedom #ValhallaVillas #LegacyInvesting

    57 min
  • How Vlad Arakcheyev Scaled From Zero to 900 Multifamily Units in 4 Years | Ep 37 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Vlad Arakcheyev — a former graphic designer who pivoted from creative ads to creating a 900+ unit multifamily portfolio across the Midwest and Sunbelt in just 4 years.


    Vlad didn’t climb the ladder through endless single-family flips. Instead, he went all-in on partnerships, large-scale deals, and building trust in the multifamily community.

    From a cold call that landed his first 40-unit deal to managing teams and raising millions in capital, Vlad shares a no-fluff blueprint for scaling fast — without burning out or losing focus.

    This conversation dives deep into the mindset shifts, team-building strategies, and operational systems that allowed Vlad to go from “furloughed and uncertain” to financially free and time-rich.

    Whether you’re a beginner looking to skip the single-family grind or a seasoned investor aiming to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with tactical wisdom and battle-tested lessons.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ How Vlad transitioned from graphic design to full-time real estate

    ✅ Why he skipped small deals and went straight to large multifamily

    ✅ The cold call that led to his first 40-unit acquisition

    ✅ Building strong, long-term partnerships (and avoiding bad ones)

    ✅ Why team comes before the deal

    ✅ Navigating the first capital raise — and why friends said “no” at first

    ✅ The real work of asset management vs. property management

    ✅ How self-managing boosted NOI by 15% in 6 months

    ✅ Scaling through brokers instead of endless cold calls

    ✅ Why time is more valuable than door count

    📚 Book Recommendation:

    – The One Thing by Gary Keller

    – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

    🌐 Connect with Vlad Arakcheyev:

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vlad_arakcheyev/

    💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/🌍 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/Vlad.Arakcheyev1

    🌍 Website → https://zontikventures.com/

    🌍 Youtube→ http://youtube.com/ ⁨@VladArakcheyev⁩ 

    🌍 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@vlada1088⁩ 

    🌍 Tiktok →https://www.tiktok.com/@best_apartment_advice

    🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

    📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/NnF5j-72uj0

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    #PathOfProgress #VladArakcheyev #AlexKononov #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalRaising #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #Partnerships #ScalingFast #FromZeroTo900 #AssetManagement #SelfManaging #BrokerRelationships #ColdCalling #TimeFreedom #RealEstateMindset #OneThing #RichDadPoorDad #BuildingWealth

    1 hr 9 min
  • From 4plex to 374+ Units: Caleb Johnson’s Journey to Multifamily Success | Ep 36 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Caleb Johnson, a young investor who scaled from a fourplex house hack to a 374 + -unit portfolio—all by 27 years.


    Caleb didn’t follow a traditional real estate path. Instead of obsessing over door count, he focused on building real cash flow and impact-driven assets.


    His co-living model not only boosts margins but solves housing challenges in Phoenix.

    This is a raw, practical look at what it really takes to start in your early 20s, build credibility without a trust fund, and grow from messy hoarder properties to vertical integration.

    Whether you're a beginner or looking to systemize your next leap, this episode is packed with mindset shifts and tactical wisdom.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    ✅ How Caleb scaled to 374+ units before 30

    ✅ The cash flow-first mindset (not door count)

    ✅ Using co-living to maximize returns and create community

    ✅ His first fourplex horror story—and how it shaped him

    ✅ The power of partnerships and joint ventures

    ✅ Why “owning” part of 500 doors doesn’t mean what you think

    ✅ Building vertically integrated operations in Phoenix

    ✅ Finding good deals while navigating overvalued assets

    ✅ How education, faith, and grit shaped his strategy

    ✅ Creating local impact through affordable housing models

    📚 Book Recommendation:

    – Multifamily Millions by David Lindahl

    – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (read 6 times!)

    🌐 Connect with Caleb Johnson:

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/redseacapitalgroup/

    🌍 Website → https://redseacapitalgroup.com/

    💼 LinkedIn → /caleb-johnson

    💼 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/caleb.johnson.56512

    🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

    📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/SaHHV8DlmxQ

    🎧 Spotify

    🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599#PathOfProgress #CalebJohnson #AlexKononov #RedSeaCapital #RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #CoLiving #PassiveIncome #AffordableHousing #FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #BuildWithPurpose #VerticalIntegration #CapitalRaising #YoungInvestors #RealEstateStrategy #OwnerMindset #FromFourplexToPortfolio #PhoenixRealEstate #ImpactInvesting #CashflowGoals

    52 min

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Path of Progress with Alex Kononov is your go-to show for powerful insights into real estate world. As a seasoned real estate investor himself, Alex dives deep into the strategies, lessons, and deals…