Real Estate FastPass

The Passive Dollar Trap | Double Down on What Already Works


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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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