Lindsay Davis is CEO of Spartan Invest, a nationally recognized turnkey real estate investment firm helping investors build passive income through single-family rentals. Spartan operates across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia, managing the entire lifecycle of investment properties—from sourcing and renovations to construction, sales, and long-term property management. Under Lindsay’s leadership, Spartan Invest oversees more than 2,000 properties and drives over $50 million in transactions annually. Her proven strategy has earned the company repeated recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, highlighting Spartan as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. 

Passionate about making real estate investing accessible, Lindsay shares how busy professionals and new investors alike can leverage turnkey rentals to create steady cash flow and long-term wealth—without the headaches of property management. If you want to learn how turnkey real estate investing can help you achieve fi...

Jack Corrigan is an accomplished real estate investment professional with deep experience in private equity, capital markets, and financial modeling. As Investor Relations & Fund Associate at The Lucky Group, Jack plays a key role in capital raising, investor communications, and fund operations—helping bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Jack’s career includes time at Greysteel and Stablewood Properties, where he supported underwriting, acquisitions, and investment sales. With over $80M in transactions underwritten, Jack brings a proven track record of evaluating opportunities and creating value. 

Jack also leverages AI and advanced analytics to enhance portfolio decision-making—giving investors a competitive edge in today’s market. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and Real Estate, Jack combines sharp financial expertise with strong relationship-building skills to drive investor engagement and capital strategy. If you’re interested...

Keren Gonen, a top-producing New Jersey real estate agent whose journey is as inspiring as it is powerful. Born and raised in Israel, Keren grew up in an entrepreneurial household before moving to the U.S., where she built a thriving logistics business alongside her father. After experiencing profound personal loss and a major life pivot, Keren reinvented herself—diving into real estate at 39 and quickly becoming the #1 agent in Sussex County, closing nearly $24 million in sales volume in 2024. Beyond her professional success, Keren is a passionate leader in her community, serving as President of the BW NICE Sussex Chapter and founder of Referral Roundtable. She shares how resilience, service, and connection have shaped her career and life, and why helping others is at the heart of everything she does. Tune in to hear Keren’s remarkable story of entrepreneurship, real estate success, community leadership, and personal growth—a true masterclass in turning obstacles into opportuniti...

We’re celebrating 300 episodes and 5 years of the REL Freedom, the real estate investing podcast designed to help you build wealth, grow your business, and create financial freedom. In this special anniversary episode, host Mike Swenson shares the origin story of the podcast, the biggest lessons learned from interviewing top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the journey. You’ll hear insights on passive income, short-term rentals, multifamily investing, and strategies for long-term success in real estate. Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for the show as we continue to bring you proven strategies, expert advice, and inspiring stories to fuel your investing journey. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned investor, this milestone episode is packed with reflection, gratitude, and practical takeaways to help you succeed.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how building financial freedom...

Nick Price, Florida-based real estate investor, broker, and founder of First Lending Network. With over a decade of experience flipping houses, house hacking, and leading $30M+ in real estate transactions, Nick shares how he built businesses, scaled investments, and now helps investors unlock smarter financing solutions.

Through his brokerage, Price Properties, Nick has guided buyers, sellers, and investors across everything from rental properties to mid-sized development projects. But what he discovered again and again was this: access to capital is the biggest barrier holding investors back. That insight led him to launch First Lending Network, a platform that connects investors with the right private lenders and non-traditional financing options—from DSCR loans to bridge financing and fix-and-flip loans. If you’re looking to: Scale your real estate portfolio without relying on traditional banks, Understand how to structure deals that close faster and smarter, Learn the ins and o...

In this episode, From Tesla to Target: Real Estate vs. Stocks When Executives Cause Chaos, we dive into how high-profile scandals and polarizing decisions from executives at companies like Tesla, Target, Bud Light, and Cracker Barrel have shaken investor confidence and sent stock prices tumbling. While Wall Street investors are left riding out the volatility, real estate investors enjoy more control over their financial future through steady cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and equity growth. Tune in to discover why real estate investing provides stability, predictability, and long-term wealth-building opportunities that the stock market simply can’t match.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how investing in real estate can build long-term wealth and provide stability different from what other assets offer.
• Compare real estate and stock investments to understand which options give you control and growth potential.
• Unlock the secrets to taking charge of your...

Real estate investment has long been hailed as a powerful wealth-building strategy, but not everyone has the time or expertise to actively engage in property flipping, BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), or other hands-on strategies. For those seeking a more hands-off approach to real estate, passive investment through syndication emerges as a compelling alternative, offering unique benefits that set it apart from other investment methods.

We were excited to have recently closed on a 20 Unit apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, through a syndication strategy. It brought together people we already knew and had a great relationship with. Friends, family, and also real estate agents on our team - working together and investing together to achieve a common goal. But why would someone utilize this strategy? Here are 6 top reasons:

Diversification without the Headaches

While strategies like flipping and BRRRR can yield substantial returns, they often demand significant time,...

Are you looking for a way to invest in real estate much more passively without all the hassle of managing a property and executing on the strategy? A real estate syndication might be the perfect investment option for you. Let's discuss what real estate syndications are and why they're a great choice for passive investors.

What is a Syndication?

In simple terms, a syndication is a group investment in a real estate property. It allows a group of investors to pool their money together to invest in a property (known as limited partners), while one or more real estate professionals manage the property and execute a strategy (known as general partners). Investors who join syndication get to enjoy the benefits of investing in real estate without having to be actively involved in the management of the property.

Types Of Syndications

Because a syndication is a selling of a security, the IRS wants to make sure that things are set-up property. Without going too deep into the weeds, a...

What if you could rent your home for $300+/hr instead of $200/day? When you think about renting out your home, most people think of short-term rentals like Airbnb or VRBO. Have you ever considered renting out your home for film shoots? Film shoot rentals are a vastly untapped reservoir of opportunity that carries several unique benefits over both long term traditional real estate investing and AirBNB short-term rentals.

Josh Lawlor, the Founder of The Film Shoot Rental Roadmap, makes thousands of *tax free* dollars per day by renting his home for shoots, without the hassles that accompany other real estate methods. In fact, he made over $50,000 in his first 6 months!

Check out our episode we did with Josh

Demystifying Film Shoot Rentals
When you think of "Film Shoot Rentals", you might be thinking long-term, large budget feature film shoots. However for our purposes, we’re referring to less disruptive, one day video shoots, photo shoots, and commercial productions. The typical pro...

 When you're looking to build your investment portfolio, too many times we see people try to do it all themselves. They often tend to get overwhelmed by all that they don't know, and end up not taking any action. It's important to remember that you have very powerful people that can help you get closer to your goals much faster than doing it by yourself.

So just like a three legged stool, there are three key legs to your real estate investor team, and this applies whether you live in that city or not.

#1) An Investor-Focused Real Estate Agent

There are a lot of fantastic real estate agents out there in the residential space, and some of them have investors they work with on the side, yet if you're looking for top notch knowledge and experience to give you the best opportunity for success, it's a great idea to find somebody that works primarily with investment real estate.

In many cases (not all), the buyers agent commission gets paid out of the commission the seller pays to the l...