The Wisconsin Investor
Each week, we bring you interviews with some of Wisconsin's top real estate investors who share their tips, tricks, and strategies that you can implement right away. This show is dedicated to helping Wisconsin real estate investors elevate their game. Along with interviews, I'll also dive into hot topics in solo episodes and feature experts from various real estate sectors across Wisconsin.
Episodes
51 episodes
Got Laid Off. Flipped a House. Made $35K First Deal. Here's How.
📉 Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? This episode of The Wisconsin Investor Podcast features Eric Nelson, a former 20-year corporate employee who walked away from his job at US Cellular — and flipped his first house for a $35,000 pro...
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How to Build Tax-Free Wealth with BRRRR: The Strategy Most Investors Are Sleeping On
What if you could buy real estate, pull all your money back out, and still build long-term wealth? That’s the power of the BRRRR method — and in this episode, Corey breaks it all down.From one college rental to 700+ units, Corey shows ho...
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The Note Investing Strategy Banks Hope You Never Learn
🎙️ How Scott Carson Bought $1 Billion in Distressed Debt — And Helped Homeowners Along the WayEver wondered how to become the bank and earn double-digit returns—without swinging a hammer or flipping houses?In this ...
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College Rental to 700+ Units in 7 Years: Ryan Gray’s Real Estate Empire
From College Rental to 700+ Units: How Ryan Gray Built a Real Estate Empire in Just 7 YearsWhat happens when you take massive action, skip the fluff, and build powerful local relationships? You get Ryan Gray — a Wisconsin-based in...
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The Couple's Guide to Building Wealth One Flip at a Time
What does it look like when a full-time cop and a transaction coordinator on the iBuyWI team decide they’re done waiting for retirement?Andy Lade and Vanessa Ring are a Wisconsin couple flipping their way to financial freedom, while wor...
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The Big Beautiful Bill Explained — And How It Can Help You Build More Wealth
New Tax Law Just Changed Everything for Real Estate Investors The “Big Beautiful Bill” just rewrote the tax code—and if you're a real estate investor, you need to know what changed. In this episode, tax strategist Kaden Hack...
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How Wyatt Built a Real Estate Portfolio From 2,000 Miles Away (Without Using His Own Money)
How Wyatt Powell Bought 4 Properties in 2 Months—From 2,000 Miles Away | The Wisconsin Investor PodcastCan you build a real estate portfolio without even living in the same state? Wyatt Powell did exactly that—locking in four prop...
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How This Investor Built a Virtual AI Team to Scale Real Estate (While Working Full Time)
What if you could scale your real estate business using AI — without writing a single line of code?This week, we sit down with John “Big Money” Maxi, a full-time data scientist managing 21 rental doors, who’s using custom GPTs and AI too...
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From Chiropractor to Real Estate Syndication Expert | Dr. Kate Gress’s Journey to Passive Income
What if you could invest in real estate without dealing with tenants, toilets, or day-to-day headaches? In this episode, Dr. Kate Gress shares how she’s transitioning out of her 26-year chiropractic career by building a scalable re...
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Dylan Rusch on Land Investing: The Untapped Gold Mine Most Investors Ignore
From House Hacks to Land Flips: Dylan Rusch’s Strategy for Scalable Real Estate WealthDylan Rusch went from rookie house hacker to full-time land investor in just a few years — and in this episode, he breaks down the exact bluepri...
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What It’s Really Like Doing Your First Real Estate Deal w/ Connor Derenne
The First Deal: How Connor Derenne Got $30K in Equity Right After College 🎙 The Wisconsin Investor Podcast — What It’s Really Like Doing Your First Real Estate Deal w/ Connor DerenneIn this episode of The ...
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From Foreclosed to Financially Free w/ Chris Charles
Is fear keeping you from building wealth through real estate?In this episode of The Wisconsin Investor Podcast, we sit down with Chris Charles—a real estate investor and title company professional with over 40 year...
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How Mike Boyea Lost It All—Then Built a Real Estate Empire
From first-time buyer at 18 to running a multi-million dollar real estate operation—Mike Boyea’s journey is packed with hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and real talk on what it takes to make it in this business. In this episode, Mike b...
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The Art of Real Estate Leverage w/ Leon Barnes (Improved Audio)
Real estate success takes more than great deals—it takes strategy, partnerships, and a mindset built for the long game. In this episode of The Wisconsin Investor, Corey Reyment sits down with Leon Barnes, longtime investor and Membership Direct...
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When Paying Zero Taxes Isn't Always the Right Goal With Marcus Crigler, CEO of Bec CFO
Can you legally pay zero taxes as a real estate investor? Should that even be your goal? CPA Marcus Crigler challenges conventional wisdom in this eye-opening conversation about navigating the post-bonus depreciation landscape in real estate in...
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From Corporate Exec to $14 Million Real Estate Mogul: How Laura Ritchie Built an 85-Unit Portfolio with Creativity & Family Connections
Laura Ritchie's journey from corporate media executive to real estate mogul exemplifies the power of creativity and determination in building wealth. Starting in 2017 with a simple side hustle, Laura leveraged family connections, thrift store f...
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Beyond $9 Million in Mistakes: How Childhood Beliefs Shape Your Investing
Brad Chandler opens up about his remarkable dual journey as both a wildly successful real estate investor with 4,500 deals under his belt and as someone who overcame deep-seated personal struggles that once threatened everything he built.
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Where Is The Puck Going? Economic Forecasting for Strategic Real Estate Investing With Kolten Van Elzen
What does a dead cat in the ductwork have to do with real estate investing success? As it turns out, quite a lot about perseverance and education in the school of hard knocks.Corey sits down with commercial underwriter Kolten Van Elzen ...
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The Secrets To Unlimited Funds For Your Deals With Jay Conner
Imagine never having to beg a bank for funding again. What if you could consistently secure real estate deals with private lenders without ever asking for money? That's exactly what Jay Conner has mastered, and he shares his revolutionary appro...
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Why Your AI Assistant Might Be Better Than Your Real Estate Attorney with Mike Higgins
Mike Higgins opens up about his transformative journey from personal trainer to thriving real estate investor in Wisconsin, revealing the strategic shifts that made all the difference in his business. Far from just another "how I got started" s...
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DSCR Loans & House Hacking: The Loopholes Banks Don’t Want You to Know!
Securing financing remains the biggest hurdle for most aspiring real estate investors. When traditional banks say "no," where do you turn? In this eye-opening conversation, mortgage expert Aaron Kramer reveals the financing secrets that have he...
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Walking Away: How One Couple Replaced Their Jobs With Real Estate in Just 3 Years
Matt and Catie Fihn transformed their family's future through real estate investing in just three short years. Starting with a simple conversation between moms at a playdate, they discovered a path that would ultimately free both of them from t...
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Sight Unseen: How Andy Boehm Built Wealth Without Stepping Inside
Andy Boehm pulls back the curtain on his 15-year real estate investing journey across Northeast Wisconsin, revealing the counterintuitive strategies that have built his success. What began as a career in real estate sales during the foreclosure...
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Hotel Hustle: From $23 to Hospitality Empire
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Mark Pomeranke, a pioneering force in the hotel industry. Starting from a meager $23 credit balance, Mark embarked on an ambitious path in hotel development amidst the tu...
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Contractors & Cash Flow: Dave Zouski’s Formula for Real Estate Success
Dave Zouski shares his real estate journey, emphasizing strategic investing and the importance of relationships in navigating the market. His insights on the buy-and-hold strategy, effective contractor management, and the significance of networ...
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