The Real FI Podcast - Real Estate Investing to FI

Jeff Stephens didn’t build his real estate portfolio up to 35 units by taking a conventional path. It took a lot of work and planning to find and acquire deals with favorable financing terms. Jeff spends a lot of his time building off-market relationships so that he may capitalize on seller financing opportunities. There are a few value statements which are closely held in Jeff’s business: (1) rarely sell; and (2) when you have to sell, it’s okay to “sacrifice a pawn” for the bigger picture. If you’ve been wondering about the ins and outs of seller financing deals, this episode will shed some light on how to find those properties, build rapport with sellers, and structure the deals.

You can connect with our guest by email at [email protected] or you can follow Jeff’s story in more detail by listening to his podcat, Racking Up Rentals.

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

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Many people have spent time thinking about their ‘why’ in life, but few have used their ‘why’ to fuel a passion for amassing generational wealth. Our conversation with Yaamu Camara was amazing to say the least. If you’ve been struggling to find some motivation on your path to financial independence then this episode will quickly motivate you to take the next step towards reaching your goals. Yaamu didn’t start with any sort of headstart in life. After immigrating to the United States from The Gambia she started working two full-time jobs and building her real estate business in parallel. Before long, she built her portfolio to include 28 Doors, 16 Airbnbs, a lake house & $80k/month in cash flow. Yaamu is the epitome of replacing thoughts of “I can’t” with “how can I” when it comes to overcoming obstacles in life. Tune in, and take notes.

You can connect with our guest on Instagram @buildingwealthfromrentals

 or email at [email protected]. 

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

Many people have spent time thinking about their ‘why’ in life, but few have used their ‘why’ to fuel a passion for amassing generational wealth. Our conversation with Yaamu Camara was amazing to say the least. If you’ve been struggling to find some motivation on your path to financial independence then this episode will quickly motivate you to take the next step towards reaching your goals. Yaamu didn’t start with any sort of headstart in life. After immigrating to the United States from The Gambia she started working two full-time jobs and building her real estate business in parallel. Before long, she built her portfolio to include 28 Doors, 16 Airbnbs, a lake house & $80k/month in cash flow. Yaamu is the epitome of replacing thoughts of “I can’t” with “how can I” when it comes to overcoming obstacles in life. Tune in, and take notes.

You can connect with our guest on Instagram @buildingwealthfromrentals

 or email at [email protected]. 

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

You can own real estate, or you can create a real estate business. Roberto De Leon is doing both and has found a niche way to create massive profits in California, one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets. Roberto’s story started in 2012 with his first househack before he even knew what that term meant. Fast forward to today, Roberto is building ADU after ADU and forcing MASSIVE appreciation at his properties. These numbers are crazy. Even with all of the success he’s had so far, Roberto is just getting started. He’ll soon be entering the luxury short and mid-term rental market, as well as building a very unique real estate business centered around congregate living. This episode is packed full of golden nuggets, and you won’t want to miss it. Grab a notepad for this one.

You can connect with our guest on via email [email protected] or Instagram @rr_builds.

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

Did you know that succeeding in real estate doesn’t require you to bring a ton of cash to closing or be a landlord? Joe and Jenn’s real estate career spans more than two decades and they’ve built their ideal real estate business that fits their desires and lifestyle. This husband and wife duo transitioned from relying upon bank and traditional financing to take down their deals to more creative financing options, such as lease purchases, subject to, and more. Joe and Jenn have built, and continue to build, a great remote real estate business that spans the entire country. After putting systems in place and prioritizing relationships, their team now takes down around 10 deals per month and their goal is to crush 100 deals per year on their path towards financial independence. Their keys to success? Baby steps, stay consistent, play the long game, and delegate to elevate. 

CONTACT: You can connect with our guest on Instagram @jenndellefave & @josephdellefave, and you can learn more about their business and offerings at creativefinanceplaybook.com and  favehomebuyers.com.

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

Success doesn’t happen by accident, and it doesn’t happen without massive amounts of effort. Our guest, Felipe Mejia, learned this after being rejected from his dream career as a police officer. But when one door closes another opens. Felipe took that opportunity to figure out life and he immediately jumped into real estate. From flipping a mobile home to now managing a wholesaling business, call center, and various real estate investments, Felipe has learned a lot from his experiences and his goal now is to spread his knowledge and create 100 millionaires through his Rat Race to FI program. 

You can connect with our guest on instagram @felipemejiarei.

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

“Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel.” After facing countless challenges in life, Tereva Jacobson discovered that she was the only person standing between her success and failure. While Tereva was at a later stage in life when she decided to get into real estate and start her business, it wasn’t too late. Her inspiration for getting into real estate and taking the leap came from watching her uncles, who were successful farmers and landlords. Sometimes it takes just one positive influence to put someone on the right path. Tune in to listen as we discuss money, real estate, personal finances, and leaving a positive impact on the world.

You can connect with our guest on instagram @terevainvests or email at [email protected].

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

Not everybody gets to live in paradise while building their real estate empire, but Zasha Smith does! From the outside looking in, many real estate investors might see Hawaii as being a nearly impossible market to break into. It’s expensive, it’s niche, and it’s far, but none of those limiting beliefs stopped Zasha from creating a super successful (and fulfilling) real estate business. Zasha started her professional career as a civil engineer but soon realized the secret to building wealth wasn’t going to take place behind a desk. After networking with other seasoned investors, joining mentorship groups, and creating an atmosphere of “success” Zasha quickly started and scaled her real estate business which includes wholesaling, flipping, owning/managing rentals, and participating in syndication deals. Don’t miss this episode. You’re going to be very surprised to learn some of the numbers behind Zasha’s real estate deals and how she’s been able to invest in such a unique market.

You can connect with our guest on instagram @investwithzasha.

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

Jessica Geisler is kicking butt with her wholesaling business. Jessica’s real estate business began in 2015 with her first fixer upper and it continued to be a slow process until 2020 when she finally decided to take action and invest in herself. After participating in some coaching classes to learn about wholesaling, her real estate business really took off. Jessica was able to turn a $3,000 investment into $200,000 in her first year of wholesaling, and that’s just the beginning of her journey. Jessica has a fantastic outlook on life and brought an abundance of positive vibes to our chat. We think you’ll learn a lot from following Jessica’s lead and ambition.

You can connect with Jessica on instagram @invest.likeagirl or via email at [email protected]

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!

You’re not going to want to miss this episode with Bradley LaBrie. Bradley identified the key to ingesting in real estate and growing his business, and was able to grow his investment portfolio to 14 properties within 8 years, all worth more than $2.5M! Bradley is well on his way to financial freedom and has a lot of great experiences to share.

You can connect with Bradley LaBrie on Instagram @bradleylabrie.

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Let's kick the 9 to 5!