What if investing in commercial real estate could be as accessible as buying stocks? Mor Milo is Co-Founder and CEO of Relli, a PropTech platform built to change how everyday investors access commercial real estate. Growing up, Mor watched his immigrant parents build generational wealth one property at a time—and eventually became determined to figure out why that same opportunity remained out of reach for so many people. After several startup ventures, Mor and his co-founder Ross Iannarelli identified a major gap in the market: commercial real estate syndications offered powerful passive-income opportunities, but high barriers to entry and limited access kept most individual investors on the sidelines.Â
Relli is working to create a two-sided marketplace connecting vetted commercial real estate operators with individual investors, bringing greater selection, transparency, and accessibility to an industry traditionally dominated by wealthy investors and institutions. If you've eve...
Can you build a real estate portfolio in the United States without living here? Jullion Cooper is doing just that. He founded Properties By JMC and is proving that geography doesn’t have to be a barrier to building wealth through real estate. Living and working in countries all over the world, Jullion started by acquiring single-family properties in Michigan for $30,000–$40,000 before deciding it was time to “play a bigger game.” Just nine months later, he closed on a 23-unit apartment community in Lansing, Michigan.
Jullion shares how he successfully invests remotely, makes the leap from single-family rentals to multifamily, raises capital through authentic relationships, and uses disciplined due diligence to protect investors. We also dive into the systems and mindset required to manage U.S. real estate from thousands of miles away and why building relationships can be more valuable than simply chasing transactions. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can invest in real estate ...
Can you build meaningful income through real estate without becoming a landlord or adding another job to your already busy schedule? Chad Ackerman is a former corporate HR and compensation executive with more than 25 years of experience who realized his financial future was far too dependent on his W2 income. That realization sent him down the path of passive real estate investing, where he made early mistakes, learned valuable lessons, and eventually co-founded Left Field Investors, one of the largest communities for passive investors, later acquired by BiggerPockets.Â
Today, through CARE (Chad Ackerman Real Estate), Chad helps busy professionals move from confusion and overwhelm to clarity and confident action as passive real estate investors. He shares what he wishes he knew when he started, how to evaluate passive investment opportunities, avoid common mistakes, and create income streams without dealing with tenants, toilets, or day-to-day property management. If you're a hig...
What happens when the very experiences that could break you become the foundation for your purpose? Rochanne Douglas is an entrepreneur, real estate professional, investor, author, and founder of Loving 2 Learn Child Care Center, a childcare organization that has served children and families for more than 30 years. Her journey includes growing up around addiction and instability, becoming a teenage mother, surviving domestic violence, building successful businesses, raising a family, and navigating tremendous personal and professional challenges. Through it all, faith, perseverance, and an unwavering belief that circumstances do not determine destiny became the foundation for a remarkable life.
The conversation also explores her highly publicized Washington, D.C. property rights and squatter case, the lessons adversity has taught her about resilience and leadership, and the story behind her forthcoming memoir, CRACKED: A Memoir of Survival, Faith, and Becoming. From entrepreneurs...
Cameron Tope comes back to our podcast as a Part 2 on property management. Cameron is the founder of Emerson Property Management, and also a real estate investor and entrepreneur who used rental properties to break free from the unpredictability of the oil and gas industry.Â
After seeing firsthand how unstable the corporate world could be, he began building a rental portfolio that would eventually allow him to quit his W-2 job and create life on his own terms. When he couldn’t find a property manager he trusted, he built his own company from the ground up. Today, he manages over 300 properties in Houston, owns more than 30 rentals himself, and successfully runs Emerson Property Management remotely—all while living in San Diego, California.Â
On this episode with us, he digs deep on what you should be thinking about as it relates to managing your own rental properties. He shares how to scale and build so that you can manage your properties yourself, and shares important informatio...
What does it take to overcome incredible adversity and build lasting wealth through real estate? Kevin "KAYR" Robinson went from growing up in deep poverty in West Philadelphia—moving more than 18 times before adulthood—to building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio with more than 160 rental units. After attending Bowdoin College and working in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, KAYR combined disciplined systems, conservative investing principles, and relentless execution to create long-term financial independence.
Kevin also shares the inspiring story behind his two-time USA TODAY best-selling memoir, Can't Break Me, and how resilience became the foundation of his success. KAYR dives into the strategies that are helping investors succeed in today's higher interest rate environment, including how to stress-test deals, avoid thin-margin mistakes, use conservative leverage, and build a portfolio designed for long-term stability. This episode is packed with actionable re...
What if your everyday spending could unlock business-class flights, luxury hotels, and unforgettable vacations—without spending more money or becoming a travel hacking expert?Â
Kunal Lakhwani is the creator behind Rentals & Runways, who shares how he went from engineer and immigrant to mastering the art of travel hacking. He breaks down a simple, repeatable system for turning everyday purchases into premium travel experiences using credit card points and rewards. You'll learn how to choose the right credit cards, maximize everyday spending, and book flights and hotels that most people assume are only for the wealthy. Whether you're a real estate investor looking to make your travel budget go further or simply want to experience more of the world for less, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using right away.Â
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Matthew Ricciardella is Founder and CEO of Crystal View Capital, a private equity real estate firm specializing in value-add manufactured housing communities and self-storage across the U.S. With over 20 years of experience and more than $1 billion in transaction volume, Matt has built a vertically integrated platform overseeing $650M+ in assets across multiple funds. He shares what it really takes to scale in commercial real estate while staying grounded in disciplined underwriting, conservative leverage, and long-term thinking.
Matt breaks down his approach to finding underperforming, often overlooked “mom-and-pop” assets and transforming them through operational improvements, rent optimization, and professional management. In a world where complex financial engineering often takes center stage, he keeps it simple: buy right, operate well, and treat investors fairly. If you want a real look at how institutional-quality returns are built through fundamentals—not hype—this conver...
What if everything you've been told about building wealth is only part of the story? Dr. Dipesh Sitaram was a practicing dental surgeon who discovered that even a high-income career wasn't enough to create true financial freedom. Instead of relying solely on traditional investments like stocks and retirement accounts, he began building a multi-million-dollar portfolio through private real estate and alternative investments—the same types of opportunities that many wealthy investors have used for decades.Â
As the founder of Responsible Real Estate and Acuere Capital Partners, Dipesh helps physicians and everyday investors understand how to evaluate private deals, generate passive income, protect their assets, and build long-term wealth with confidence. We explore why diversification matters, how private investments differ from the public markets, the mindset required to think like an investor instead of an employee, and practical strategies for creating financial freedom that exte...
What if you stopped waiting until retirement to start living? Chris Larsen, founder of Next-Level Income, made it his mission to achieve financial freedom after losing his father at a young age and his best friend at just 18. While building a successful career in medical device sales, Chris quietly built a real estate portfolio, starting with his first rental property at age 21 with less than $3,000 down. Over time, his passive income grew to the point where his paycheck became optional.
Today, Chris helps investors build wealth through commercial real estate investments across multifamily, self-storage, car washes, and senior housing, with more than $2 billion in acquisitions since 2016. In this episode, he shares the principles behind his new book, How to Be Financially Free by Forty, and the strategies he used to create financial freedom, lasting wealth, and a life lived on his own terms.Â
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