This one hits hard and true. I sit down with my friend James DeLeon—a 31-year-old Marine vet who grew up hopping from motel to motel, never knowing what “home” even meant. The Marines gave him purpose. Then COVID hit and he leveraged his VA loan to score his first quadplex. That one bold move didn’t just give him a building—it gave him confidence, a full-time pivot into real estate investing, and a three-million-dollar-plus portfolio in just a few years. In this episode, we dig into identity, resilience, and the moment one property turned everything around. It’s about finding home inside yourself. This is a story of the come-up—and how pushing for something bigger builds something real. Raw. Real. Relatable.

This episode is all about mindset, transformation, and the daily non-negotiables that pulled Harlan and Rob out of rock bottom and turned their struggles into the driving force behind creating their dream life. We break down the mental shifts that helped them rebuild their identity, the routines and habits that keep them moving forward, and how they’ve learned to use discipline as a tool instead of a punishment. You’ll hear how they turned adversity into opportunity, built momentum through small, consistent actions, and transitioned from hustling for flips to tackling larger-scale real estate projects. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn setbacks into setups for success, this conversation will show you exactly how to make your past the fuel for your future.

This episode is all about mindset, transformation, and the daily non-negotiables that pulled Harlan and Rob out of rock bottom and turned their struggles into the driving force behind creating their dream life. We break down the mental shifts that helped them rebuild their identity, the routines and habits that keep them moving forward, and how they’ve learned to use discipline as a tool instead of a punishment. You’ll hear how they turned adversity into opportunity, built momentum through small, consistent actions, and transitioned from hustling for flips to tackling larger-scale real estate projects. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn setbacks into setups for success, this conversation will show you exactly how to make your past the fuel for your future.

Ryan Bakke is not your average CPA—he’s also a real estate investor who actually walks the walk. In this episode, we cut through the fluff and break down the tax game for high W-2 earners, business owners, and real estate investors. We dive deep into Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and how the 2025 tax changes are reshaping the strategies smart investors are using to keep more of what they earn. We talk about bonus depreciation and how to use it before it phases out, Section 179 and the 6,000-pound vehicle deduction, short-term rental loopholes, and how real estate professional status (REPS) can change everything—especially for married couples where one spouse works and the other manages real estate. Ryan also breaks down how this new bill might actually stimulate the real estate market and why doing your own taxes is costing you thousands. If you're tired of giving half your income to the IRS, this episode is your blueprint to level up your tax strategy and keep more of what you make.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Austin Cole—a former bodybuilder and solar hustler who’s now flipping houses full-time and building serious momentum in real estate.

Austin shares how the chaos of COVID pushed him to finally get his license and step into the family business. But it wasn’t overnight success—he spent years learning from his dad, making little to no money while paying his dues. Now, he’s scaling a flipping operation that’s funding his future in multifamily and ground-up development.

We talk about what it means to embrace the season of no—cutting out distractions, staying sober, and locking in on your long-term vision. This episode is all about the power of discipline, resilience, and using flipping as a stepping stone to build real wealth.

If you’re an entrepreneur grinding through your learning phase or thinking about how to turn active income into passive freedom, you’ll feel this one.

In this episode, we go deep. Peter Eberhardt isn’t just a real estate investor—he’s someone who’s done the inner work to figure out who he is and what success really means.

A former BMX athlete who once had Olympic dreams, Peter started his real estate journey by driving Uber to fund his first deal. Now flipping houses in Bakersfield, California, his story is one of transformation—not just in business, but in life.

We dive into the mental side of entrepreneurship: how to improve relationships, release anger, lead a team with empathy, and stay grounded through it all. This episode isn’t just about flipping real estate—it’s about flipping your mindset and becoming someone you're proud of.

If you're building a business and working on becoming your best self at the same time, this one will hit home.

In this episode, we sit down with a CPA who’s not your average number cruncher. He specializes in strategy, not just filing. We dive deep into powerful tax loopholes—especially around real estate and short-term rentals—and break down how high-earning W-2 and 1099 professionals are legally reducing their tax bills. Whether you’re an investor, healthcare worker, or just someone tired of overpaying Uncle Sam, this episode will change how you think about taxes.

Spoiler: If you’re still doing your own taxes, you’re probably leaving tens of thousands on the table.

Nicole Bansal is the definition of doing it all—without losing her mind. By day, she’s a high-level marketing exec helping startups scale fast. By night (and weekends), she’s flipping homes, managing Airbnbs, investing in real estate, and raising a family in San Diego. In this episode, we dive into how she’s built a life that balances career, family, and financial freedom—and why she believes real estate is the most powerful tool for reclaiming your time.

We talk about how she transitioned from startup grind to side investing, how she built systems that support both marketing growth and property income, and what it really takes to make money while working full-time. Whether you’re a tech founder, busy professional, or just someone trying to break free from the 9-5, Nicole breaks it all down in a way that’s real, relatable, and tactical as hell.

Thinking about getting into real estate but have no idea where to start? This episode is for you.

Eva Goetze and I both started from ground zero—no experience, no connections, just curiosity and a willingness to figure it out. In this conversation, we break down exactly how we got started, what steps we took early on, and how we overcame imposter syndrome and analysis paralysis.

If you're on day one of your journey, take notes—this episode is packed with simple, real-life strategies to help you build momentum, get in the right rooms, and start building your future in real estate.

In this episode, I sit down with my girlfriend Paulina — a Mexican immigrant who moved to the U.S. just five years ago with a dream of owning a home in America. That dream felt nearly impossible in a place like San Diego… until we learned how to play the game differently.

When I moved here as a travel nurse, I also thought homeownership was out of reach. But through creative strategies like co-living, high-leverage loans, and house hacking, we turned that dream into reality.

Together, we break down how we bought our first property, built over $80,000 in equity in just 18 months, and now live for below-market rent — all while laying the foundation for long-term wealth.

We get into the good, the bad, and the hilarious realities of living with roommates, and how we used cost segregation studies, appreciation, and loan pay-down to turn our primary home into an investment vehicle.

If you’re tired of renting, think San Diego is too expensive, or want to know how real people are building wealth through real estate — this one’s for you. From finding the right property to financing it, living in it, and learning from the chaos, this is your A-to-Z crash course on house hacking done right.