House Hacking

Building Wealth & Impact: The Multifamily Vision of Andrew Reichert 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, Andrew Reichert is the CEO and Founder of Birgo, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm, with $312 million in assets under management across 3,400+ multifamily units. Through Birgo, he oversees a team of over 90 employees as they raise capital from investors and purchase and manage multifamily residential real estate. A passionate entrepreneur, Andrew has founded four companies and been part of several other start-ups. Additionally, he launched a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and is active in local nonprofits, including his church. What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? Know Yourself – Andrew emphasizes self-awareness in business. Choose Wisely– Find an investment strategy that fits your goals. Do Your Research– Carefully evaluate every investment. Use the SMART Framework – Analyze structure, risks, and alignment. Know the Market– Understand market trends and opportunities. Build a Strong Team – Andrew highlights the value of reliable partners. Manage Risk – Educate yourself and always protect the downside.   Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: Know Yourself – Andrew emphasizes self-awareness in business. Choose Wisely– Find an investment strategy that fits your goals. Do Your Research– Carefully evaluate every investment. Use the SMART Framework – Analyze structure, risks, and alignment. Know the Market– Understand market trends and opportunities. Build a Strong Team – Andrew highlights the value of reliable partners. Manage Risk – Educate yourself and always protect the downside.   About Andrew:  On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, Andrew Reichert is the CEO and Founder of Birgo, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm, with $312 million in assets under management across 3,400+ multifamily units. Through Birgo, he oversees a team of over 90 employees as they raise capital from investors and purchase and manage multifamily residential real estate. A passionate entrepreneur, Andrew has founded four companies and been part of several other start-ups. Additionally, he launched a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and is active in local nonprofits, including his church.    Touch with Andrew: LinkedIn:  Andrew Reichert    Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

$2K to $120M AMO in 5 Years 🔥Live Podcast Alert 🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, Ryan started with a career in finance, and his wife, Dr. Byrne, is a practicing Pediatric Cardiologist. Starting out like many of you, investing in single-family homes, they now actively manage over 1300 doors in the commercial multi-family space. Together, Ryan and Dr. Francesca Byrne are driven to prescribe prosperity by helping others build generational wealth through the world of cash-flowing commercial real estate. What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? Multifamily creates scale and long-term wealth. Transitioning from single-family to multifamily can unlock bigger opportunities. Strong broker relationships are key to finding great deals. In-house management gives better control over operations and costs. Value-add strategies can significantly increase property value. Long-term holds and refinancing can build wealth and return investor capital. Partnerships and persistence are essential for growing in real estate.   Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: Multifamily creates scale and long-term wealth. Transitioning from single-family to multifamily can unlock bigger opportunities. Strong broker relationships are key to finding great deals. In-house management gives better control over operations and costs. Value-add strategies can significantly increase property value. Long-term holds and refinancing can build wealth and return investor capital. Partnerships and persistence are essential for growing in real estate.   About Ryan:  On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dustin. Today’s guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom, with 40+ SFH and 825 apartment units from his 20+ years of investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income(opens in new tab), he has helped thousands of people invest in real estate as well. He is also the founder of the AI-powered investing software IncomeBuilder.io, which helps investors make enough money to achieve financial freedom. Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and IncomeBuilder.io, Dustin Heiner!    Touch with Ryan: LinkedIn:  Ryan Byrne    Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

How To Make $10,549 Monthly Investing In Real Estate 🔥Live Podcast Alert 🔥 On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dustin. Today’s guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom, with 40+ SFH and 825 apartment units from his 20+ years of investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income(opens in new tab), he has helped thousands of people invest in real estate as well. He is also the founder of the AI-powered investing software IncomeBuilder.io, which helps investors make enough money to achieve financial freedom. Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and IncomeBuilder.io, Dustin Heiner! What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? Started investing in real estate in 2006. Emphasizes the importance of building a business that owns real estate as inventory. Recommends making multiple offers to find the best deals. Believes in the principle of “buy real estate and wait” rather than waiting to buy real estate. Start by building a business and ensuring each property generates income. Offers a free course on real estate investing available at MasterPassiveIncome.com.   Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: Started investing in real estate in 2006. Emphasizes the importance of building a business that owns real estate as inventory. Recommends making multiple offers to find the best deals.. Believes in the principle of “buy real estate and wait” rather than waiting to buy real estate. Start by building a business and ensuring each property generates income. Offers a free course on real estate investing available at MasterPassiveIncome.com. About Dustin:  On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dustin. Today’s guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom, with 40+ SFH and 825 apartment units from his 20+ years of investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income(opens in new tab), he has helped thousands of people invest in real estate as well. He is also the founder of the AI-powered investing software IncomeBuilder.io, which helps investors make enough money to achieve financial freedom. Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and IncomeBuilder.io, Dustin Heiner!  Touch with Dustin: LinkedIn:  DustinHeiner Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

W2 Engineer to over 2B in acquisitions 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Lane Kawaoka, the owner of The Wealth Elevator, who has invested in over 10,000 units totaling $2.1B+ in real estate. He is a writer for Forbes, a Top-50 investing podcast host, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author who helps busy professionals build passive income, reduce taxes, and create long-term wealth through real estate investing.   What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? Lane: 10,000+ units (~$2.1B); Forbes writer, top podcaster, Amazon author. Engineer to investor (2009); scaled to multifamily via syndications (2015). Big assets = pro management; small rentals = time-heavy. Rising costs/rates → conservative underwriting, realistic assumptions. Ground-up builds = less immediate maintenance. Beginners: one asset class; avoid over-concentration; buy in downturns. Actionable episode; see Lane’s book, The Wealth Elevator.     Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: Lane: 10,000+ units (~$2.1B); Forbes writer, top podcaster, Amazon author. Engineer to investor (2009); scaled to multifamily via syndications (2015). Big assets = pro management; small rentals = time-heavy. Rising costs/rates → conservative underwriting, realistic assumptions. Ground-up builds = less immediate maintenance. Beginners: one asset class; avoid over-concentration; buy in downturns.    Actionable episode; see Lane’s book, The Wealth Elevator    About Lane:  🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Lane Kawaoka, the owner of The Wealth Elevator, who has invested in over 10,000 units totaling $2.1B+ in real estate. He is a writer for Forbes, a Top-50 investing podcast host, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author who helps busy professionals build passive income, reduce taxes, and create long-term wealth through real estate investing.    Touch with Lane: LinkedIn:  Lane Kawaoka   Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

Solving the affordable housing crisis 🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥 In this episode, we will be talking with Andrew Freed, a specialist in multifamily properties in and around Worcester. He has helped a multitude of buyers obtain their first house hack and start their real estate investing journey. His expertise lies in creative financing, project management, house-hacking, multifamily investing, and self-management. I have a passion for teaching others about the power of real estate investing and financial literacy. My ultimate goal is to travel the world and help thousands of others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.   What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? Began with duplexes, expanded into custom homes Discovered syndication in 2017 to scale Development costs less than buying existing properties Prioritizes location and repeatable programmatic building Uses copy-paste interiors tuned to tenant feedback Skips gyms, adds washers, quartz countertops, appliances Advises starting small, learning, then scaling   Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: Began with duplexes, expanded into custom homes Discovered syndication in 2017 to scale Development costs less than buying existing properties Prioritizes location and repeatable programmatic building Uses copy-paste interiors tuned to tenant feedback Skips gyms, adds washers, quartz countertops, appliances Advises starting small, learning, then scaling        About Dusten:  🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dusten, who specializes in transforming real estate development through strategic land selection, wellness-focused design, and innovative project leadership. Passionate about creating spaces that enhance quality of life, I lead our team in delivering exceptional results for both investors and communities.    Touch with Dusten: LinkedIn:  Dusten Hendrickson   Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

Scaling Freedom 🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥 In this episode, we will be talking with Andrew Freed, a specialist in multifamily properties in and around Worcester. He has helped a multitude of buyers obtain their first house hack and start their real estate investing journey. His expertise lies in creative financing, project management, house-hacking, multifamily investing, and self-management. I have a passion for teaching others about the power of real estate investing and financial literacy. My ultimate goal is to travel the world and help thousands of others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.   What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? -Left corporate job after Rich Dad Poor Dad inspiration. -Used HELOC to buy first three-unit Worcester property -Scaled from house hacking to five hundred rental units. – Shifted to commercial loans based on property cash flow -First syndication: seventy units, eight percent preferred return -Leads thirty-person team using AppFolio, Trello, Drive. – Aims to add one hundred units, systematize management.   Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: 1.Left corporate job after Rich Dad Poor Dad inspiration 2.Used HELOC to buy first three-unit Worcester property 3.Scaled from house hacking to five hundred rental units 4. Shifted to commercial loans based on property cash flow. 5.First syndication: seventy units, eight percent preferred return 6.Leads thirty-person team using AppFolio, Trello, Drive. 7.Aims to add one hundred units, systematize management.        About Andrew:  On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Rod Khleif, a Sarasota-based multifamily investor, best-selling author, and top-ranked podcast host who rebuilt a real estate empire after losing $50M in the 2008 crash. Today, he leads one of the most successful real estate investing coaching communities with 260,000 student-owned units. He supports his mission of abundance through the Tiny Hands Foundation, which has fed more than 160,000 children. Rod combines his market knowledge with a strong personal comeback story. He offers clear, honest advice on building wealth that can withstand recessions. He also shares insights on setting goals and running purpose-driven businesses. This makes him a trusted voice in the community.      Touch with Andrew: LinkedIn:  Andrew Freed   Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

How to recover after losing $50million 🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Rod Khleif, a Sarasota-based multifamily investor, best-selling author, and top-ranked podcast host who rebuilt a real estate empire after losing $50M in the 2008 crash. Today, he leads one of the most successful real estate investing coaching communities with 260,000 student-owned units. He supports his mission of abundance through the Tiny Hands Foundation, which has fed more than 160,000 children. Rod combines his market knowledge with a strong personal comeback story. He offers clear, honest advice on building wealth that can withstand recessions. He also shares insights on setting goals and running purpose-driven businesses. This makes him a trusted voice in the community. What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? -He shared how his mindset helped him recover from a massive financial loss in 2008. -Rod has owned over 2,000 houses and has a coaching program with students owning over 305,000 units. -Rod advised new investors to educate themselves, get around successful people, and start taking action. -Rod shared insights on AI’s impact on the workforce and real estate, suggesting that while there may be temporary job losses, new opportunities will arise.   Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Jkq1asCruM0 Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: 1.He shared how his mindset helped him recover from a massive financial loss in 2008. 2.Rod has owned over 2,000 houses and has a coaching program with students owning over 305,000 units. 3.Rod advised new investors to educate themselves, get around successful people, and start taking action. 4.Rod shared insights on AI’s impact on the workforce and real estate, suggesting that while there may be temporary job losses, new opportunities will arise.     About Rod:  On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Rod Khleif, a Sarasota-based multifamily investor, best-selling author, and top-ranked podcast host who rebuilt a real estate empire after losing $50M in the 2008 crash. Today, he leads one of the most successful real estate investing coaching communities with 260,000 student-owned units. He supports his mission of abundance through the Tiny Hands Foundation, which has fed more than 160,000 children. Rod combines his market knowledge with a strong personal comeback story. He offers clear, honest advice on building wealth that can withstand recessions. He also shares insights on setting goals and running purpose-driven businesses. This makes him a trusted voice in the community.   Touch with Rod: LinkedIn:  Rod Khleif   Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

From Ironman Triathlons to Multifamily Real Estate Nick Delmonico 🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with Nick, who is the CEO and founder of IronFocus Investments, a firm specializing in acquiring multifamily real estate. With a background in finance and prior roles at JPMorgan and Bloomberg, he brings a data-driven, strategic approach to identifying and managing high-performing investment opportunities.His journey into real estate is rooted in a deep understanding of financial markets and shaped by his passion for endurance sports. As a dedicated Ironman triathlete, Nick applies the same principles of discipline, resilience, and long-term focus to every investment decision.At IronFocus, he is committed to sourcing and managing investments that deliver strong cash flow, tax advantages, capital appreciation, and risk-adjusted returns. He works primarily with busy professionals looking to grow their wealth passively through strategically acquired and actively managed multifamily assets. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him training for his next race or traveling with friends and family. What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? -Multifamily real estate investments -First deal challenges and lessons -Assisted living market growth -AI’s impact on the job market Lender-owned asset opportunities Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: 1.Multifamily real estate investments 2.First deal challenges and lessons 3.Assisted living market growth 4.AI’s impact on the job market 5.Lender-owned asset opportunities   About Nick:  🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with Nick, who is the CEO and founder of IronFocus Investments, a firm specializing in acquiring multifamily real estate. With a background in finance and prior roles at JPMorgan and Bloomberg, he brings a data-driven, strategic approach to identifying and managing high-performing investment opportunities.His journey into real estate is rooted in a deep understanding of financial markets and shaped by his passion for endurance sports. As a dedicated Ironman triathlete, Nick applies the same principles of discipline, resilience, and long-term focus to every investment decision.At IronFocus, he is committed to sourcing and managing investments that deliver strong cash flow, tax advantages, capital appreciation, and risk-adjusted returns. He works primarily with busy professionals looking to grow their wealth passively through strategically acquired and actively managed multifamily assets. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him training for his next race or traveling with friends and family.   Touch with Nick: LinkedIn:  Nick Delmonico Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

BOUNCE with JD 🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we talked with JD Allen, a highly educated professional who began his career in Software Engineering. Originally working in the manufacturing arena as a Senior Director, he transitioned into Bank operating software as a Director for nCino to expand his knowledge of the banking industry. Mr. Allen started his Real Estate journey with multiple duplexes and triplexes before transitioning to multifamily. For the past 9 years, Mr.Allen has been buying and selling both multifamily apartments and mobile home parks, as well as multiple houses. He has an extensive understanding of banking and systems. James has also built a decent Real Estate portfolio. During the past few years, Mr. Allen has purchased, renovated, and created cash-flowing assets. What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? -Buy, improve, then sell/refinance value-add assets based on quality -Due diligence is everything—don’t let deal excitement blind you -Don’t get paralyzed by analysis — just get started -Don’t chase passive income—operate and get in the weeds. Don’t limit to one vertical—explore commercial, hotels, warehousing, etc. Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: 1.Buy, improve, then sell/refinance value-add assets based on quality 2.Due diligence is everything—don’t let deal excitement blind you 3.Don’t get paralyzed by analysis — just get started 4.Don’t chase passive income—operate and get in the weeds. 5.Don’t limit to one vertical—explore commercial, hotels, warehousing, etc.   About JD:  🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we talked with JD Allen, a highly educated professional who began his career in Software Engineering. Originally working in the manufacturing arena as a Senior Director, he transitioned into Bank operating software as a Director for nCino to expand his knowledge of the banking industry. Mr. Allen started his Real Estate journey with multiple duplexes and triplexes before transitioning to multifamily. For the past 9 years, Mr.Allen has been buying and selling both multifamily apartments and mobile home parks, as well as multiple houses. He has an extensive understanding of banking and systems. James has also built a decent Real Estate portfolio. During the past few years, Mr. Allen has purchased, renovated, and created cash-flowing assets.   Touch with JD: LinkedIn:  JD Allen   Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units—generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest

From Real Estate Law to 700+ Units: Building a High-Performing Multifamily Platform 🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with Justin Spillers, the Co-Founder of Real Estate Alpha, a real estate investment firm with 700+ multifamily units across Ohio. With a background as a licensed real estate and corporate attorney, Justin spent years advising hundreds of businesses on how to grow, protect, and structure their wealth. After scaling two startups to 8-figure assets and over 9-figures in lifetime revenue, he shifted his focus to building predictable, scalable income through multifamily real estate. Today, he leads company-wide operations while helping accredited investors earn 12% fixed annual returns via Real Estate Alpha’s Preferred Equity Fund. The fund’s unique tax-advantaged structure makes its 12% fixed return equivalent to a 15-19% taxable yield. What actionable value will you provide to our listeners? -The Importance of Learning from Setbacks and Challenges in Real Estate Investing. -Justin’s journey illustrates that the first investment property -Justin mentions that Real Estate Alpha is transitioning from AppFolio to a new platform called EliseT AI. -AI is being utilized to automate various tasks within the organization -Justin mentions the importance of virtual team members who support various functions from afar, primarily in the Philippines. -Justin highlighted AI tools that analyze historical data to forecast trends like turnover rates and maintenance needs. Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast here: Key Points From This Episode: 1.Justin’s journey illustrates that the first investment property 2.Justin highlighted AI tools that analyze historical data to forecast trends like turnover rates and maintenance needs. 3.Justin mentions the importance of virtual team members who support various functions from afar, primarily in the Philippines. 4.The Importance of Learning from Setbacks and Challenges in Real Estate Investing About Justin:  🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with Justin Spillers, the Co-Founder of Real Estate Alpha, a real estate investment firm with 700+ multifamily units across Ohio. With a background as a licensed real estate and corporate attorney, Justin spent years advising hundreds of businesses on how to grow, protect, and structure their wealth. After scaling two startups to 8-figure assets and over 9-figures in lifetime revenue, he shifted his focus to building predictable, scalable income through multifamily real estate. Today, he leads company-wide operations while helping accredited investors earn 12% fixed annual returns via Real Estate Alpha’s Preferred Equity Fund. The fund’s unique tax-advantaged structure makes its 12% fixed return equivalent to a 15-19% taxable yield. Touch with Justin: LinkedIn:  Justin Spillers Join the Real Estate Hustlers Community: Investor Portal Free Facebook Group Josh Appelman Youtube From 2008 crash to $356M deals, 1,000+ units— generational wealth Apply To Be A Podcast Guest