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. 

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 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. 

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...

Loodmy Jacques is a real estate entrepreneur who has built a standout, system-driven business in South Florida by blending high-touch service with modern technology. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he moved to the U.S. in 2004 and, through determination and the guidance of strong mentors, grew his career into The Jacques Real Estate Team, now serving clients across Palm Beach, Broward, and St. Lucie Counties. Known for delivering an elevated client experience, Loodmy has guided hundreds of buyers and sellers, earned more than 300 five-star reviews, and consistently performs at the top of his market. 

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn how Loodmy immigrated from Haiti with no network, no plan for real estate, and built a thriving multi-business career through persistence and adaptability.
  
• Discover the unconventional lead-generation strategies he used early on—including cold calling from the Yellow Pages—to land his first clients.
  
• Understand why consistency, vo...