

Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Kathy Fettke / RealWealth
Smart real estate investing will give you the time and the money to live life on your own terms! We call that real wealth. Host Kathy Fettke is Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, author of the best selling "Retire Rich with Rentals" and the host of companion podcast, Real Estate News for Investors.
Kathy Fettke launched this podcast in 2003 to share her own secrets and those of top experts in the real estate investing field. She along with guests like Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Doug Duncan, John Burns, Bruce Norris & other rising real estate stars offer insights on the creation of passive income through real estate, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Learn how to build a portfolio outside the stock market with buy-and-hold strategies, single-family rentals, multi-family properties, syndicated deals, self-directed IRAs and 401ks, the highly-revered 1031 exchange, private money lending, creative financing, and much more in this podcast! Whether you're on the go, listening in your ca...
Kathy Fettke launched this podcast in 2003 to share her own secrets and those of top experts in the real estate investing field. She along with guests like Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Doug Duncan, John Burns, Bruce Norris & other rising real estate stars offer insights on the creation of passive income through real estate, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Learn how to build a portfolio outside the stock market with buy-and-hold strategies, single-family rentals, multi-family properties, syndicated deals, self-directed IRAs and 401ks, the highly-revered 1031 exchange, private money lending, creative financing, and much more in this podcast! Whether you're on the go, listening in your ca...
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Mar 3, 2026 • 26min
How to Survive Real Estate Cycles: Fixed Rates, Non-Recourse Loans & Buy-and-Hold Investing with Dwight Dunton
Dwight Dunton, a 25-year multifamily investor who weathers major market cycles, shares hard-earned strategies. He discusses matching assets with long-term fixed-rate debt. He explains how non-recourse loans act as insurance. He contrasts value-add buy-and-hold approaches with speculative flips and points to markets and plays that may offer opportunity now.

Feb 26, 2026 • 30min
2026 Tax Strategy for Real Estate Investors: Extensions, Bonus Depreciation & Passive Loss Rules
Brandon Hall, CPA who advises real estate investors on tax planning, offers concise guidance for 2026. He covers when filing an extension can be smarter, navigating K-1 timing and passive loss rules, and the importance of talking to your CPA before investing. He also highlights bonus depreciation, cost segregation, opportunity zones, and avoiding surprise tax bills.

Feb 24, 2026 • 26min
Rental Property Insurance: Liability, Flood, Named Storm & Costly Investor Mistakes
Seth Markham, an NREIG insurance specialist for rental properties, explains why homeowner policies often fail landlords. He covers landlord vs homeowner coverage, liability limits, vacancy rules, named storm and flood distinctions, deductible strategies, and when to use a specialist insurer. Short, practical warnings about costly coverage gaps.

Feb 20, 2026 • 31min
Why Developers Are Pivoting to Affordable Housing with Evan Holladay
Evan Holladay, affordable housing developer and founder of Holiday Ventures who has built 1,200+ units, discusses why developers are shifting to attainable housing. He covers tax credits and incentives. He explains public-private partnerships and how policy changes in 2026 could unlock new opportunities.

Feb 19, 2026 • 17min
2026 Lending Update: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know with Caeli Ridge
Caeli Ridge, lending expert and principal at Ridge Lending who specializes in investor mortgage products and education. She breaks down investor vs owner-occupied underwriting, why lender overlays matter, and the typical rate and payment gaps investors face. Short-term rate outlook, refinancing timing, and financing differences for buy-and-hold versus flippers are also covered.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 17min
How to Delegate and Scale Your Business Faster with Kyle Willis
Kyle Willis, VP of Growth at Belay and advisor on remote executive support, explains how delegation and fractional assistants free leaders to focus on strategy. He covers what tasks to hand off, common assistant duties like email and calendars, and how fractional bookkeeping and support can accelerate business and investing goals.

Feb 12, 2026 • 26min
CBRE Forecast 2026: Rate Cuts, Cap Rates & What's Next for Commercial Real Estate
Henry Chin, Global Head of Research at CBRE, offers macro and CRE market perspective. He discusses cap rate outlook tied to Treasuries, why multifamily remains preferred, and the nuances of Sunbelt oversupply versus gateway recovery. He explains flight to quality and points to selective contrarian chances in office and retail as finance costs and investor demand shift.

Feb 10, 2026 • 25min
How to Invest Like a Billionaire: Private Markets vs Public Markets with Bob Fraser
What does it really mean to invest like a billionaire? Kathy Fettke sits down with Bob Fraser, author of Invest Like a Billionaire, to explain how ultra-wealthy investors build long-term wealth — and why public markets often fail everyday investors. After losing everything twice in the public markets, Bob breaks down why billionaires focus on private markets, including real estate, private credit, and alternative investments that offer lower volatility and stronger returns. You'll learn why diversification strategies can fail, how private investments reduce risk, and what today's market conditions mean for multifamily and commercial real estate investors. 🏠 📊 Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit www.realwealth.com/syndications DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Feb 5, 2026 • 24min
How Tariffs Impact Supply Chains and the Economy—and What It Means for Real Estate Investors
Tariffs are reshaping global supply chains—and the effects are starting to reach the real estate market. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke speaks with supply chain expert Andrei Quinn-Barabanov of Moody's Analytics about how tariffs are increasing construction costs, straining supplier relationships, and adding uncertainty to the economy. They discuss who is absorbing tariff costs, why reshoring hasn't accelerated, and what ongoing trade and policy uncertainty could mean for real estate investors, builders, and developers navigating today's market. 🏠 📊 Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit www.realwealth.com/deals DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Feb 3, 2026 • 26min
Zillow's 2026 Housing Market Forecast: Best Markets & Trends with Orphe Divounguy
Orphe Divounguy, Zillow senior economist who crafts data-driven housing forecasts. He explores affordability improvements, markets gaining inventory and buyer opportunity, and why 2026 could deliver small wins as price growth flattens. He also covers shifting renter demographics, rental supply effects, and which metros may see the strongest rebounds.


