Shawn Griffith of Kraft Capital explains why no investor should ever be passive, how to underwrite risk, and why multifamily is a long-term wealth game.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Shawn Griffith, managing partner at Kraft Capital Investments, to discuss the reality of multifamily investing, the dangers of being a “passive investor,” and why risk management is the cornerstone of long-term success.

Shawn shares his journey from his first LP deal that tripled investor money, to building Kraft Capital with partners and launching a new flex fund. He also explains why setting goals that scare you matters, why underwriting risk is more important than chasing returns, and how investors can protect themselves in today’s market.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why “passive investor” is the most dangerous mindset in real estate
• How to vet sponsors and do your homework before wiring money
• The three types of distress in multifamily: physical, financial & operational
• Why fixed-rate debt beats floating-rate in today’s environment
• How Kraft Capital underwrites and screens 100+ deals a year
• Market trends: flat rent growth, rising insurance, taxes & payroll costs
• Why Dallas-Fort Worth and the Mid-Cities area remain strong markets
• How EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) helps scale their firm
• Why partnerships and transparency are critical for investor trust
• Actionable advice: how to evaluate risk vs reward before investing

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00:00 – Why goals should scare you

01:00 – Shawn’s journey: LP investor → GP syndicator → Kraft Capital

03:00 – Building a firm with partners & scaling with EOS

05:00 – Core principles: never run out of money

06:00 – Why “passive investor” is a dangerous myth

08:00 – Case study: losing 91% equity & lessons learned

10:00 – PPMs explained: risk sections investors must read

11:00 – Kraft Capital’s deal screening process

13:00 – Why most sellers today are distressed

14:00 – The three types of distress in multifamily

15:00 – Market trends: rent growth flat, expenses rising

16:00 – Insurance, taxes & payroll as biggest expense drivers

17:00 – Risks in heavy value-add rehabs

18:00 – Importance of transparency with investors

20:00 – Favorite success story: first 64-unit deal with 3.5x return

21:00 – Advice to new investors: start now, real estate is a long game

22:00 – How to decide how much to invest (risk tolerance test)

23:00 – Why doing what the 99% don’t is the path to wealth

24:00 – Current projects: flex fund, triple net & alternative assets

25:00 – Risk vs reward: how to evaluate opportunity cost

27:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & tools

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Henry Yoshida of Rocket Dollar explains how to use IRAs for real estate, crypto, and private deals—unlocking $18T in retirement funds for alternatives.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Henry Yoshida, co-founder & CEO of Rocket Dollar (a subsidiary of Retired.com), to explore how investors can unlock the power of retirement accounts for real estate, crypto, and private investments.

Henry shares his journey from financial advisor to wealth-tech entrepreneur, building platforms that custody over $12B in assets. He explains why traditional advisors rarely mention self-directed IRAs, how Rocket Dollar makes alternative investing as simple as wiring money, and what rules you must follow to stay compliant.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why 98% of IRA money is still stuck in public stocks & bonds
• The truth about “self-directed IRAs” and how they actually work
• The only two things you cannot invest in with IRA dollars
• How to buy real estate (single family, syndications, funds) inside an IRA
• Rules around prohibited transactions & why sweat equity is risky
• How Rocket Dollar integrates bank accounts with IRAs for easy investing
• Crypto, private equity, and unusual investments allowed in IRAs
• Market trends: why investors are seeking alternatives beyond the S&P 500
• The $35 trillion opportunity in retirement funds waiting to be unlocked
• Key tax advantages of using retirement dollars for real estate

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00:00 – Surprise: Crypto & real estate are allowed in IRAs

01:00 – Henry Yoshida’s background in wealth-tech & financial services

03:00 – Why advisors don’t talk about self-directed IRAs

05:00 – Retired.com, Rocket Dollar & $12B in custody assets

07:00 – What you can and can’t invest in (life insurance & collectibles only)

09:00 – Why investors are moving beyond public markets

11:00 – How Rocket Dollar accounts are structured & funded

13:00 – Benefits of unlocking retirement dollars for alternatives

15:00 – Step-by-step: setting up & funding your Rocket Dollar account

18:00 – Making investments: ACH, wires & account titling

19:00 – Performance examples: real estate in 2020, private credit funds

21:00 – Rules: prohibited transactions, Airbnb, sweat equity limits

23:00 – Property management & compliance tips

25:00 – Market trends & incumbents moving into alternatives

27:00 – Advice for younger investors: start small, be consistent

30:00 – Book picks & personal tools Henry uses

33:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, quotes & time savers

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Patrick Pychynski reveals how to access $50K–$250K in 0% business credit, avoid high-interest traps, and become bankable for long-term success.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Patrick Pychynski, founder of StackingSuccess.com, to discuss how entrepreneurs and real estate investors can unlock business funding the right way.

Patrick shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to building businesses, struggling with cash flow, and ultimately mastering the art of business credit. He explains how his team helps investors access 0% interest funding while building a truly “bankable” business that attracts long-term financing.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why most small businesses get denied for loans (and how to fix it)
• The difference between transactional funding and becoming bankable
• How to access $50K–$250K in 0% interest capital
• Why 0% business credit cards don’t report to personal credit
• The 3 Cs of funding: credit, cashflow, collateral
• The “four legs of the table” every business needs to get bank financing
• Why vendor accounts and trade lines matter more than you think
• How to avoid shady funding companies that push high-interest debt
• Real investor case studies: $400K+ unlocked with the right plan
• Why building relationships with big banks is critical for scaling

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00:00 – Intro: Why most business funding advice is broken

01:00 – From Marine to entrepreneur & funding expert

02:00 – Early lessons: $2M revenue but no credit = constant cash flow pain

03:00 – How the Success Scan works & what it reveals

04:00 – Unlocking $50K–$250K in 0% interest business credit

06:00 – Real example: rolling 0% offers for 24 months

07:00 – Why being “bankable” matters more than a one-time loan

10:00 – The 3 Cs of funding: credit, cashflow, collateral

12:00 – The four legs of becoming bankable explained

15:00 – Trade lines & compliance: why little details get you denied

17:00 – Tools: Nav.com, FairFigure, eCredable to start building

19:00 – Creating comparable credit with secured loans & CDs

21:00 – Common mistakes real estate investors make with credit

23:00 – Turning credit into cash (without cash advance fees)

24:00 – The personal credit profile of a “golden file”

25:00 – Relationship banking with tier-one institutions

27:00 – Myths: EIN-only credit & predatory factor rates

29:00 – Investor case study: $415K unlocked in 30 days

31:00 – Costs: why his program charges a flat $7K consulting fee

34:00 – Final advice for new investors & entrepreneurs

36:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & AI tools

#BusinessCredit #RealEstateInvesting #Entrepreneurship #FundingTips #0PercentInterest #BecomeBankable #StackingSuccess #PatrickPychynski #RealDealChat #PassiveIncome #BusinessFunding #GenerationalWealth #AIForInvestors #CreditBuilding #RealEstateStrategy

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Michael Root shares how he builds value in Chicago multifamily, streamlines property management, and uses in-house contracting to boost efficiency.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Michael Root, co-founder of Root Property Group (RootPG.com), to discuss property management, multifamily acquisitions, and why Chicago remains both a challenging and rewarding market.

Michael shares how his team handles everything from general contracting to property management in-house, which helps reduce costs, improve communication, and streamline renovations.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• Why clear communication is the #1 challenge in property management
• How in-house contracting saves time & money vs outside vendors
• The efficiency of paying by the day vs per project
• Chicago’s red tape & permitting process compared to suburbs
• The value of mid-market multifamily (9–12 units) alongside 60+ unit developments
• Two types of value-add strategies: heavy vs light renovations
• Why Cook County property taxes are the biggest challenge in underwriting deals
• Technology adoption in property management & leasing tools like ShowMojo

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00:00 – Intro to Michael Root & Root Property Group

01:00 – From family business to multifamily investor

02:00 – Biggest challenge: clear communication in property management

03:00 – Why they brought contracting in-house

05:00 – Cost savings by paying crews daily

06:00 – Chicago market conditions & pricing challenges

07:00 – Target acquisitions: 9–12 units + ground-up 60 units

08:00 – Navigating Chicago’s red tape vs suburban permitting

09:00 – Technology adoption & efficiency tools

11:00 – RootPG’s buy box explained

12:00 – Value-add strategies: heavy vs light renovations

14:00 – Material choices & design trends over time

15:00 – Market challenges: Cook County property taxes

16:00 – Why Chicago remains a strong market if you know how to operate

17:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & tools

#RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #PropertyManagement #ChicagoRealEstate #ValueAddInvesting #PassiveIncome #RealDealChat #MichaelRoot #RootPropertyGroup #ForcedAppreciation #GeneralContracting #RealEstateOperations #RealEstateTechnology #ApartmentInvesting #CashFlowInvesting

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Mikkel Thorup shares how he built an 8-figure global real estate portfolio, lives in 9 countries, and helps investors create offshore wealth strategies.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and founder of ExpatMoney.com

Mikkel shares his inspiring journey from being labeled with a “learning disability” and dropping out of school at 15, to traveling to 120+ countries, living in 9, and building an 8-figure international real estate portfolio.

We cover:

• How to invest in pre-construction projects overseas for 30–50% appreciation
• Why he prefers cash-based, expat-friendly markets like Panama & Paraguay
• The risks and rewards of investing in Africa vs Latin America
• How to negotiate bulk deals with developers for better terms
• Why Canada (and parts of the West) are “dumpster fires” for investors
• How to create a Plan B with offshore real estate, bank accounts & residencies
• Buying property 100% in Bitcoin (including Panama’s first BTC real estate deal)
• Why El Salvador, Paraguay & Argentina are emerging opportunities
• Scaling with a family office model & property management partners
• The Expat Money Summit: October 10–12, 8,000+ attendees worldwide

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00:00 – Mikkel Thorup’s story: dropout to global investor

02:00 – Living in 9 countries & traveling to 120+

03:00 – First investments & shift to international real estate

05:00 – Building an 8-figure global portfolio

07:00 – Pre-construction strategy explained

09:00 – Risks in overseas projects (Africa vs Panama)

11:00 – Why Paraguay & Panama are top opportunities

13:00 – Working with presidents & ministers in Latin America

15:00 – Why Canada is a “dumpster fire” for investors

17:00 – What it means to be an expatriate & creating a Plan B

20:00 – Offshore residencies, bank accounts & asset protection

22:00 – Buying & selling property 100% in Bitcoin

23:00 – El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment & safety transformation

25:00 – Latin America’s political & economic shift

27:00 – Scaling wealth with a family office model

29:00 – Expat Money Summit: what to expect

32:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & tools

#ExpatInvesting #GlobalRealEstate #OffshoreWealth #RealEstateInvesting #BitcoinRealEstate #ExpatMoney #MikkelThorup #InternationalLiving #FinancialFreedom #PlanBStrategy #PassiveIncome #AssetProtection #RealDealChat #ParaguayInvesting #PanamaRealEstate

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Dedric & Krystal Polite share how they built a real estate empire, landed a Hulu TV show, and created a wealth education platform for new investors.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Dedric & Krystal Polite, stars of Hulu’s 50/50 Flip and founders of Polite Wealth Portal, to discuss their journey from 9–5 jobs to becoming respected real estate investors, educators, and TV personalities.

The Polites share how social media led to their Hulu deal, why their motto is “doing good while doing well,” and how they built a business model that blends wealth-building with community impact. They also discuss their training programs, building a brand, and the importance of mentorship.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• How Dedric & Krystal landed their Hulu show 50/50 Flip
• Why flipping starter homes is more scalable than million-dollar rehabs
• Their investment model: cherry-picking rentals, wholesaling, and flips
• How “doing good while doing well” drives their business values
• The role of philanthropy and keeping housing affordable
• How social media turned them into investor-educators
• The launch of Polite Wealth Portal and lessons from mentoring students
• Why mentorship is an investment not an expense
• The pitfalls that stop new investors from succeeding
• The power of AI and automation in their business today

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00:00 – Core values: doing good while doing well

01:00 – How Dedric & Krystal landed a Hulu show

03:00 – Why they focus on starter homes, not luxury flips

05:00 – The reality of flipping for TV vs real life

07:00 – Investment strategy: rentals, wholesales, flips

08:00 – How their TV show generates leads & brand credibility

10:00 – Building community wealth & keeping rent affordable

12:00 – Blending real estate with philanthropy

14:00 – Long-term vision: building generational wealth

16:00 – Polite Wealth Portal: why they built an education platform

18:00 – How masterminds and mentors changed their business

20:00 – Why education is an investment, not an expense

22:00 – How they divide roles in business as a married couple

25:00 – Common pitfalls students face (and how to avoid them)

27:00 – Why paying for training = paying attention

28:00 – Branding & documenting your journey on social media

29:00 – The reality of drama in rehabs (no scripts needed!)

31:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & tools

#RealEstateInvesting #HouseFlipping #Wholesaling #PassiveIncome #GenerationalWealth #PoliteWealthPortal #5050Flip #HuluShow #DoingGoodWhileDoingWell #RealDealChat #AffordableHousing #RealEstateMentorship #FlippingHouses #RealEstateEducation #CommunityImpact

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Paul Cecil of ReAlpha shares how AI, commission rebates, and acquisitions are disrupting home buying—and what it means for buyers and investors.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Paul Cecil, President of ReAlpha (NASDAQ: AIRE), to discuss how his company is transforming real estate through AI and innovative business models.

Paul explains how ReAlpha offers up to 80% of the buy-side commission back to buyers, why technology can make homes more affordable, and how acquisitions are helping them build an end-to-end home buying platform.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• How AI assistant “Claire” helps homebuyers search, ask questions & compare properties
• Why ReAlpha passes up to 80% of commissions back to buyers
• How commission rebates can lower interest rates, fund closing costs, or even buy furniture
• The impact of the NAR lawsuit on real estate commissions
• Why 86% of renters can afford to buy (and how ReAlpha helps them get there)
• Current market challenges: record-high prices, aging buyers, and affordability crisis
• How acquisitions in mortgage, title & tech build a seamless buyer experience
• Lessons from going public on NASDAQ and pivoting business models
• Why investors should embrace tech instead of ignoring it

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & ReAlpha’s mission

01:00 – What ReAlpha does: end-to-end AI-driven home buying

02:00 – How commission rebates put thousands back in buyers’ pockets

04:00 – AI assistant “Claire” explained

06:00 – Case study: veteran buyer success with commission rebate

08:00 – Market trends: affordability crisis & record-high prices

10:00 – Why tech can solve housing affordability

11:00 – Disruption parallels: Robinhood, Schwab, travel industry

12:00 – 86% of renters can afford to buy with right programs

14:00 – How mortgage & closing concessions add up

15:00 – ReAlpha’s acquisition strategy: mortgage, title, tech

18:00 – How real estate investors can benefit

19:00 – Going public on NASDAQ & raising capital

22:00 – Pivot from short-term rentals to AI-driven buying

24:00 – Raising money from retail investors & crowdfunding

25:00 – Biggest lie: “Real estate doesn’t need tech”

26:00 – Advice to younger self: stop looking for prescriptions

27:00 – Book recommendation: U Squared: Quantum Leaps

28:00 – AI as a personal board of directors

#RealEstateInvesting #AIInRealEstate #ReAlpha #HomeBuying #CommissionRebates #PropTech #RealEstateTechnology #AffordableHousing #NASDAQ #PaulCecil #RealDealChat #PassiveIncome #RealEstateDisruption #MortgageTips #HomeBuyingMadeEasy

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Brad Johnson breaks down mobile home park investing—debunking myths, sharing value-add strategies, and explaining why this asset thrives in housing crises.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Brad Johnson, co-founder of Vintage Funds, to discuss why mobile home parks are one of the most misunderstood—and potentially profitable—asset classes in real estate.

Brad explains why one in 20 Americans lives in a mobile home, how this sector solves the affordable housing crisis, and why stigma keeps many investors out of the space. He also shares his approach to building long-term cash flow rather than chasing short-term IRRs.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why mobile home parks still suffer from stigma (and why that’s an opportunity)
• The difference between “trailer parks” and manufactured housing communities
• Why consolidation is slow and why mom-and-pop operators still dominate
• How forced appreciation (or “operational alpha”) drives value in parks
• The importance of seller financing and building trust with owners
• Tax advantages of mobile home park investing (bonus depreciation & cost seg)
• How professional management changes tenant experience
• Why long-term cash flow beats short-term flips in this niche

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00:00 – Why mobile home parks solve the affordable housing crisis

02:00 – Breaking the stigma of “trailer parks”

03:00 – Consolidation trends & mom-and-pop sellers

05:00 – Why cities resist new park development

06:00 – From one-star to five-star parks explained

07:00 – Operational alpha & forced appreciation strategies

09:00 – Long-term cash flow vs quick flips

10:00 – Seller financing as the best entry point

12:00 – Brad’s journey into mobile home parks

13:00 – Multiple income streams in mobile home parks

14:00 – Tax advantages: depreciation & cost segregation

16:00 – Due diligence tips for new investors

18:00 – Why relationships with sellers & tenants matter

20:00 – Working with communities & tenant support programs

22:00 – Federal/state programs that help with improvements

24:00 – Transitioning mom-and-pop parks to professional management

26:00 – Why mobile home parks are vital for affordable housing

27:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & time-saving tools

#RealEstateInvesting #MobileHomeParks #AffordableHousing #PassiveIncome #CashFlowInvesting #RecessionResistant #VintageFunds #BradJohnson #RealDealChat #RealEstateFunds #ManufacturedHousing #ForcedAppreciation #TaxBenefitsRealEstate #AccreditedInvestors #LongTermCashFlow

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Paul Moore of Wellings Capital shares lessons from losing millions, shifting into recession-resistant assets, and building a fund with 990+ investors.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Paul Moore, managing partner at Wellings Capital, to discuss his journey from engineering and entrepreneurship to becoming a respected commercial real estate fund manager.

Paul shares the mistakes that took him from $1.5M in the bank to $2.5M in debt, and the key lessons that reshaped his investing philosophy. He breaks down why chasing shiny objects nearly destroyed his wealth, and why true success in real estate comes from focus, due diligence, and discipline.

Key insights from this conversation include:

• The importance of avoiding risky floating rate debt
• Why “it’s different this time” is the biggest lie investors tell themselves
• How Wellings Capital vets 700+ deals a year and only invests in ~5
• The recession-resistant power of mobile home parks & self storage
• Value-add strategies that force appreciation in commercial real estate
• Why busy professionals should consider passive investing over DIY
• Trends in multifamily, retail, and office space heading into 2025
• Wellings Capital’s philanthropic mission to fight human trafficking

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00:00 – Paul Moore’s journey: engineer → entrepreneur → real estate

02:00 – Losing millions chasing shiny objects

03:00 – Flipping homes & land before moving into commercial

04:00 – Multifamily lessons & writing The Perfect Investment

05:00 – Early mistakes & lack of due diligence

06:00 – Thoughts on Grant Cardone’s “buy any multifamily” advice

08:00 – Why floating rate debt is so dangerous

09:00 – The case for mobile home parks & affordable housing

11:00 – Self storage value-add opportunities explained

12:00 – Why passive investors need strong fund managers

13:00 – Wellings Capital’s 27-point due diligence process

15:00 – Saying “no” at the closing table & lessons learned

16:00 – Economic trends and Buffett/Munger’s influence

18:00 – Pivoting to preferred equity for safety

19:00 – Multifamily’s future & the 3M unit shortage

20:00 – Retail resilience vs office struggles

21:00 – Success stories: focusing on recession-resistant assets

23:00 – Why most professionals fail at DIY investing

24:00 – Horror story: Ponzi schemes & chasing hype

25:00 – Lessons from distractions outside of real estate

26:00 – Wellings Capital’s mission to fight human trafficking

28:00 – The power of focus over decades

29:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books & time-saving tools

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Tanisha Souza became financially free at 29 using her patented Income Snowball system. Learn how passive income can replace your 9–5 forever.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Tanisha Souza, attorney-turned-investor and founder of Tardus Wealth Strategies, to discuss her journey to financial freedom and her unique Income Snowball System.

Tanisha shares how she went from a burned-out attorney with $100K in student loans to financially free by age 29—replacing her income through smart real estate investing. She explains why passive income is the ultimate wealth strategy, how she and her husband built their portfolio, and how clients today are reaching financial freedom in just 5–10 years using her patented calculator.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Why flipping isn’t true investing (and what to do instead)
• How the Income Snowball System accelerates passive income
• The difference between “fast-burning fuel” and “slow-burning fuel” investments
• Real-life client success stories, including retirees, entrepreneurs, and even restaurant servers who built financial freedom
• Why financial education and leveraging mentors is more valuable than chasing high IRRs
• How Tanisha teaches her teenage daughters to achieve financial freedom before 30
• Why generational wealth is about skills and mindset—not just passing down money
• The role of AI and automation in managing and scaling investments

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00:00 – Intro & Tanisha’s story of financial freedom at 29

02:00 – Her book Creating Your Income Snowball

03:00 – Buying out a franchisor & building Tardus Wealth Strategies

05:00 – From attorney to real estate investor: flipping vs passive income

07:00 – First big wins: flips → strip mall → $8K/month cashflow

10:00 – Why passive income = freedom, not just wealth

12:00 – Leveraging mentors, networks, and partners

14:00 – The patented Income Snowball System explained

16:00 – Fast-burning vs slow-burning fuel investments

19:00 – Risk mitigation: due diligence & contingency plans

22:00 – Client success stories: from one rental to $45K/month income

26:00 – Freedom vs riches: which really matters?

28:00 – How clients survived COVID shutdowns with passive income

30:00 – Education as an investment, not an expense

32:00 – Teaching kids financial freedom skills early

34:00 – Why generational wealth is about knowledge, not just money

36:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, books, tools

#PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #IncomeSnowball #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #GenerationalWealth #InvestingForFreedom #CashFlowInvesting #FinancialEducation #TardusWealth #RealDealChat #AutomationAndAI #CreatingYourIncomeSnowball #TanishaSouza #EscapeThe9to5

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