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December 12, 2025 Peace of Mind Investing: Why Seeing the House Can Make You Worse
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In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, hosts Jimmy Vreeland and Susie Vreeland tackle one of the biggest hurdles for high-income earners who want real estate without a second job: “How do I buy a house I’ve never seen in a city I’ve never visited—and actually sleep at night?” Jimmy and Susie explain why walking a property can sometimes increase anxiety and lead to emotional decision-making, especially for first-time or out-of-state buyers. Instead, they break down the repeatable “boring on purpose” system that protects both your money and your peace of mind—complete with detailed photo documentation, standardized scopes of work, and a clear inspection process focused on the big-ticket mechanics like roof, HVAC, and plumbing.
They also reveal how their underwriting builds certainty through a triangulation of value—using internal analysis, third-party appraisal input, and agent insights to determine after-repair value—so buyers aren’t guessing or relying on vibes. You’ll hear how transparency, systems, and proven reps remove decision fatigue, why true wealth comes from rinse-and-repeat execution (not one-off “fun” projects), and how boring Midwest rentals can be the most powerful path to building real, long-term passive wealth. If you want the returns of real estate without the constant attention, this episode will show you how to invest confidently from anywhere. About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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28 min
November 21, 2025 Interest Rates Don’t Matter | Winning the “Great Stall” of Real Estate
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Are you waiting for rates to drop before you invest? Jimmy and Susie break down why that mindset is costing you time—and returns. In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass, they unpack the data behind today’s “Great Stall,” a low-inventory, steady market where long-term buy-and-hold investors can quietly build wealth without boom-and-bust chaos. You’ll hear why the obsession with mortgage rates is misleading, how inventory scarcity protects prices, and the math showing that starting now—even at ~8%—can outperform waiting for 5.5%. They walk through appreciation, leverage, and principal paydown (a.k.a. “throwing up your sail”) as the real drivers of returns, plus when refinancing later enhances outcomes. If you’re ready to stop making excuses, start the clock, and invest on your terms, this episode is your green light. About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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26 min
November 07, 2025 From Equity to Empire | How to Use Your Home to Launch a Rental Portfolio
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In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, hosts Jimmy Vreeland and Susie Vreeland tackle one of the biggest questions ambitious professionals face when trying to break into real estate: “Can I use my home equity to invest in rentals?” The answer is yes—and it’s exactly how they got started. Jimmy and Susie pull back the curtain on the process of transforming dormant home equity into active capital, sharing the real numbers, the strategy, and the mindset that helped them launch their portfolio. They walk listeners through the ins and outs of HELOCs, cash-out refinances, and their signature “Burky” BRRRR method that allows you to recycle the same money over and over again to buy multiple properties. Along the way, they tell the full backstory of the century-old “money pit” house they bought to live in—how six months of sweat equity and creative financing turned that fixer-upper into a launchpad for their entire business.
This episode isn’t just about real estate mechanics—it’s about the psychology of wealth building. Jimmy and Susie dive into the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset, showing how to move from fear and hesitation to confident action. They explain why velocity of money, not just saving, is the true key to long-term financial growth, and why local credit unions often outperform big banks when it comes to moving fast. You’ll also learn the essential guardrails for using home equity responsibly—when to leverage and when to hold back—so you can protect your assets while accelerating your portfolio growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your home work for you instead of sitting on idle equity, this conversation is your roadmap to turn stability into momentum and start building wealth the smart way.
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Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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26 min
October 28, 2025 The Midwest Is the Real Estate Cheat Code | Stable Deals, Better Ratios, Real Wealth
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that can get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital.
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In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, hosts Jimmy Vreeland and Susie Vreeland tackle a myth that keeps investors stuck on the coasts: that “real” opportunities only exist in headline cities. They break down why Midwest markets—like St. Louis, Little Rock, and Wichita—quietly outperform for long-term investors: saner price-to-rent ratios, steadier appreciation, and fewer boom-bust swings. From TV-driven iBuyer chaos to boots-on-the-ground acquisitions, they show how their team sources, scopes, rehabs, and manages properties so high-income earners can compound wealth without babysitting assets or overpaying for hype.
You’ll hear real examples—including why St. Louis only dipped 9% in 2008 while coastal markets cratered—and how “exceptionally mediocre” cities can be exceptionally profitable. Jimmy and Susie share practical guardrails investors can use to protect their portfolios, explaining what price-to-rent really means, which asset classes actually build long-term wealth, and why neighborhoods with a healthy owner-occupant mix create stronger retail exit values. They also unpack how Midwest markets are more resilient and less volatile than coastal boom towns, how lower purchase prices translate to better cash-on-cash returns, and why you don’t need to live near your rentals to invest confidently. Plus, Jimmy breaks down his “Henry Ford” rehab playbook that keeps projects fast, consistent, and resident-first—proving that boring markets can be the foundation of extraordinary portfolios. About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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26 min
October 21, 2025 From Tax Trap to Wealth Plan: How to Build Real Estate That Pays You Back
In this special crossover episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy shares a powerful conversation from his guest appearance on The Strength in Numbers Podcast with his longtime CPA and financial strategist, Marcus Crigler. Together, they dive deep into how high-earning real estate professionals can stop getting crushed by taxes and finally build real wealth—without slowing down their active income machine.
If you’re a flipper, wholesaler, or agent stacking deals but frustrated by your year-end tax bill, this episode will open your eyes to how the wealthy use bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and smart liquidity planning to keep more of what they earn. Jimmy and Marcus pull back the curtain on how to align your business structure, investments, and tax strategy so your money works twice—first in your business, then again through long-term real estate.
Jimmy also shares his own story of owing the IRS $250,000 with no cash to pay—and how Marcus helped him completely change his strategy through bonus depreciation and disciplined liquidity planning. From surviving that crisis to now managing hundreds of rentals across multiple markets, Jimmy breaks down exactly what kind of real estate he’s buying today and why he’s calling BS on the old “1% rule.”
This episode is a masterclass in real estate tax strategy, wealth preservation, and portfolio design. Whether you’re already a real estate professional or working to qualify as one, you’ll walk away knowing why it’s worth the effort—and how to legally turn your tax bill into your investment fund. About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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48 min
October 13, 2025 The Passive Dollar Trap | Double Down on What Already Works
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that can get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital.
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In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy sits down with a very special guest—and now regular contributor—his wife Susie Vreeland. Together they unpack a hard truth most investors miss: we often overvalue “passive” dollars and undervalue the income we’re already great at earning. Jimmy shares the humbling story of losing $30,000 on a deli while ignoring a six-figure opportunity right under his nose, and Susie pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes chaos of early property management—including the infamous stainless-steel-fridge-versus-French-door saga during pandemic remote learning with four kids on Zoom.
This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever chased “easy money” or believed freedom meant quitting what you’re already winning at. Jimmy and Susie reveal why the allure of passive income can be misleading, how to avoid distractions that masquerade as opportunities, and what truly builds long-term wealth in real estate. They dive into the real timeline of “passive” investing, why the first 5–10 years are about equity, leverage, and tax advantages—not instant cash flow—and how to leverage a great team so your portfolio grows while you stay focused on your highest-value work.
They also explore the mindset shift that separates investors who compound their success from those who stall out chasing shortcuts. Instead of chasing new ventures out of boredom or ego, Jimmy encourages listeners to pursue excellence where they already have momentum. With real stories, hard-earned lessons, and humor from the Vreeland household, this episode reminds us that the “active” dollars you control today might just be your fastest path to true passive wealth tomorrow. About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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29 min
October 06, 2025 Fed Lowers Interest Rate! | It's Not That BIG OF A DEAL
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In this solo episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy Vreeland tackles one of the biggest investor misconceptions: “If the Fed cuts rates, shouldn’t mortgage rates go down?”
Jimmy breaks down why that logic doesn’t hold up—and how the real driver of mortgage rates has more to do with market trust, inflation expectations, and the 10-Year Treasury bond than with the Fed’s headline moves. Pulling from research and insights at the Collective Genius Mastermind and financial strategist Jim LaCamp, Jimmy explains why waiting for the “perfect rate” can cost investors years of appreciation, tax benefits, and compounded growth.
💡 What You’ll Learn
- Why a Fed rate cut doesn’t automatically lower 30-year mortgage rates
-The 10-Year Treasury yield is the real north star for mortgage pricing
- How inflation fears keep mortgage rates high even when the Fed moves down
- Why “average” interest rates today are historically normal—not high
- How to think like an investor instead of a headline-reader
- The true cost of waiting—and why the best investors marry the house, date the rate
About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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September 12, 2025 27. Passive Investor Reveals Why Cash Flow is NOT the Goal
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Summary
In this episode of the Real Estate Fastpass Podcast, Jimmy Vreeland sits down with longtime Vreeland Capital client Derrick Shannonhouse who shares his journey from military service to becoming a successful corporate executive and then a passive real estate investor. He discusses the importance of cash flow versus equity, the challenges of managing properties, and the strategies he employed to maximize his investments, including leveraging 1031 exchanges and becoming a real estate professional. Derrick also emphasizes the significance of leadership skills gained from his military background and how they have contributed to his success in both real estate and corporate America. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring investors to take action and not wait for the perfect moment to start their real estate journey.
Takeaways
Derrick's journey into real estate began with his parents' investment in rental properties.
He emphasizes the importance of cash flow and equity in real estate investments.
Derrick learned to expect neutral cash flow from his properties, allowing for long-term ownership.
He successfully leveraged 1031 exchanges to grow his portfolio.
Becoming a real estate professional unlocked significant tax benefits for Derrick and his wife.
Derrick highlights the importance of documentation for tax purposes.
He discusses the differences between short-term and long-term rentals and their respective challenges.
The passive income paradox illustrates how real estate can lead to greater productivity in one's career.
Derrick reflects on the leadership skills gained from his military experience and their impact on his career.
He encourages aspiring investors to take action and not wait for the perfect moment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:57 Real Estate Journey Begins
04:53 Cash Flow vs. Equity Growth
10:41 Navigating Challenges in Real Estate
12:18 Equity Building Strategies
13:25 Leveraging Real Estate Professional Status
18:26 Tax Benefits and Long-Term Planning
21:00 Understanding Tax Benefits in Real Estate
23:54 Navigating Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals
27:55 The Passive Income Paradox
32:21 Leadership Lessons from Military Experience
39:28 The Importance of Taking Action in Real Estate
About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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48 min
August 25, 2025 26. From SoCal Agent to 18 Doors: Harold Powell’s Out-of-State Real Estate Playbook
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In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, we sit down with Vreeland Capital Client Harold Powell, a 38-year real estate veteran from Ventura, California, who’s quietly built an 18-property rental portfolio—most of which he’s never even seen in person.
Harold shares how he leveraged 1031 exchanges, Section 8 rent bumps, and the little-known “real estate professional” tax designation to unlock over $200K in tax savings—and how he's recycled his capital for infinite returns. From tired landlord deals to cost segregation, he walks us through the exact playbook that’s helped him thrive in landlord-friendly markets while living in one of the most landlord-unfriendly states.
If you're a real estate agent, investor, or just someone looking to build lasting wealth without flipping or fixing homes, this episode is a must-listen.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why Harold treats rental properties like banks —and never visits them
How to turn tired landlord deals into instant cash flow
The tax strategy every real estate agent should know (but most don’t)
What Harold would do differently if he were starting today
Why your first two years as an investor are the hardest—and how to get through them About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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33 min
August 18, 2025 25. 21% ROI on Make-Ready's?? Stop Calling it Maintenance!
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Most landlords see maintenance as a drain on cash flow. But today's episode challenges you to flip that mindset: what if it’s not maintenance at all, but resident reinvestment?
In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy breaks down how reframing “maintenance” as an investment in your residents leads to stronger portfolios, happier tenants, and a bigger bottom line.
You’ll learn the math behind the 10% reinvestment rule, why a $5,000 make-ready can yield a 21% ROI, and how many doors you actually need to join the top 2% of investors.
Whether you’re stuck at your first rental or scaling toward financial freedom, this conversation will give you the mindset shift—and the numbers—you need to grow.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why “maintenance” is a limiting word, and how to replace it with “resident reinvestment”
The 10% rule every investor should follow to stay profitable long-term
How a $5k rehab can generate consistent rent bumps and serious ROI
Why scaling to 20 doors is the key to wealth and long-term sustainability
How to stop treating repairs as sunk costs—and start using them as wealth-building tools About Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq
and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor
Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate
investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real
estate investing business.
Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a
year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his
team and his team is now managing over 800 houses.
Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at
www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate
More about Jimmy
Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC
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