Wealthy AF Podcast

Martin Perdomo "The Elite Strategist"
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WEALTHY AF — AUTHORITY & FREEDOM Wealthy AF is a podcast about standards, ownership, and becoming a better operator. Hosted by real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur Martin Perdomo, the show is for landlords, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals building businesses, portfolios, capital, family, and legacy for the long term. Each episode is a short, disciplined conversation about the principles behind serious ownership: • Operating your real estate portfolio like a business• Building systems instead of depending on yourself• Holding property managers and teams accountable• Protecting cash flow and controlling expenses• Making better decisions under pressure• Building discipline, standards, and personal authority• Thinking like an owner-operator instead of a hobbyist landlord• Building durable wealth over decades—not chasing short-term wins No hype. No shortcuts. No pretending ownership is passive. Because buying the asset is only the beginning. The standard is learning how to operate it. AF = Authority & Freedom. Not a motivational podcast. A standards podcast. For operators building quietly—capital, business, family, and legacy—without noise, validation, or permission. One idea. Eight to Ten minutes. Weekly. Since 2020. Still running. https://app.sproutcloud.co/v2/preview/uWMqAyEpb4yjbZOKlr1s

  1. 11h ago

    September 2026 Real Estate Market Update - The market isn’t saving you: operate better

    Send us Fan Mail We break down what August data really signals for the 2026 real estate market and why waiting for rates to “save” your deals is a trap. We argue that the winners now are operators who compete on execution, track the right numbers, and build systems that hold up under uncertainty.  • buyers gaining leverage through higher inventory and more price cuts  • rejecting the crash narrative and focusing on what the data actually says  • rental market stabilization signals including vacancy and days to lease  • separating occupancy from stability with collections as the proof  • why expensive money changes refinancing strategy and raises bridge risk  • underwriting to survive being wrong instead of forcing a return  • shifting from landlord to operator by building a better machine  Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  2. 2d ago

    What you don't measure owns you

    Send us Fan Mail We stop pretending “the rent came in” is the same thing as a healthy rental business and lay out why measurement is the difference between guessing and leading. We share a simple standard for tracking portfolio performance so you can catch issues early, question stories with facts, and protect cash flow.   • why “what you don’t measure owns you” becomes true over time  • the pilot in a storm analogy for running rentals by instruments, not feelings  • the red flags property managers see when owners are disconnected  • how issues show up first in collections, vacancy, turn times, maintenance, concessions, and insurance  • why delegation does not eliminate responsibility for outcomes  • using numbers to replace emotional explanations with business facts  • the five core metrics to review consistently: collections, occupancy, delinquency, operating expense, cash flow  Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  3. Aug 25

    Masterclass - The Investor Operator Masterclass

    Send us Fan Mail We draw a hard line between being a landlord who reacts all day and being an operator who runs rentals through standards, systems, and numbers. We share the crash-and-burn lesson that door count is not the goal, and why your operating model is what actually compounds.   • a real story of buying early, getting crushed in 2009, and burning out while self-managing  • why investors who survive downturns lean on systems and mentors  • the difference between a landlord job and an operator business  • why most self-managing investors stall around five doors  • how operators measure return on equity instead of door count  • the four-part framework: the filter, the machine, the engine, the dashboard  • the bottleneck question to spot what still routes through you  If you want to be in a room with like-minded operators who are asking themselves these same questions, come and check out one of our live events in PA and across Florida. Go ahead and check it out at event.elitstrategiesconsulting.com. Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  4. Aug 24

    The Invisible Schedule

    Send us Fan Mail We break down why most operators get blindsided by delays even when the work looks “busy” and productive. We show how to separate visible activity from the invisible schedule that actually controls revenue, risk, and cash flow.  • The two schedules inside every project, visible work versus invisible work  • The iceberg problem in construction redevelopment and in business operations  • Why activity can feel productive while the critical path stays untouched  • Examples of visible movement that fails to move outcomes, from websites to meetings to content  • Operator thinking questions, what becomes possible because it got done  • The real scoreboard, revenue unlocked, risk reduced, approvals earned, dependencies removed  • Discipline as the filter that forces consequential work over satisfying work  • A practical exercise, separate visible progress from invisible delays on your most important project    Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  5. Aug 18

    Stop Pushing The Locked Door

    Send us Fan Mail Persistence isn’t repeating the same failed move; it’s staying loyal to the mission while changing the method. We break down the locked door problem, share a real redevelopment decision, and offer a simple standard to help you tell the truth and move. • the locked door metaphor and why it looks like discipline but is really attachment  • a redevelopment project lesson when equipment fails certification and blocks approval  • choosing between defending an old decision and protecting the objective  • why strong operators protect outcomes while weak operators protect ego  • common places methods fail: marketing, employees, contractors, deal structure, outdated plans  • the difference between quitting and redirecting, with the captain adjusting course  • a practical self-audit question: mission or attachment  Download the Free Sovereign Standards Manual A Practical Guide to Discipline, Clarity, Authority, and Freedom. Get your copy at offer.elitstrategiesconsulting.com. Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  6. Jul 29

    Close The Loop

    Send us Fan Mail We unpack why you feel crushed even when your calendar looks manageable, and why “open loops” create mental noise that drains your energy. We lay out an operator-style approach to capture, assign, and move tasks so you close loops fast and get your attention back.   • open loops as the real source of mental clutter  • the backpack metaphor for unfinished commitments  • unfinished work costing more energy than hard work  • the difference between stress and clarity as knowing the next step  • building systems so your brain stops acting like storage  • organization as attention protection, not neatness  • completion creating momentum, confidence, and authority  • a simple daily standard: close one loop before today ends  Get your copy at offer.elite strategies consulting.com.  Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  7. Jul 28

    July 2026 - Real Estate Market Update

    Send us Fan Mail We break down the July 2026 multifamily market update using CoStar and Apartments.com data, with a clear takeaway: the market stabilizes while operators still fight for real revenue. We walk through what elevated vacancy, widespread concessions, and weak rent growth mean for underwriting and day-to-day operations. • supply wave slowing after the 2024 delivery peak • vacancy staying above 8% as absorption cools • concessions becoming common and masking true economic rent • tracking advertised rent vs effective rent vs net collected revenue • rent growth hovering under 1% and why that changes deal math • market-by-market divergence and why local supply matters most • lower priced properties outperforming higher-end product • execution focus: occupancy, collections, retention, expense control • operational discipline: control turns, underwrite flat, know the submarket • mindset shift from appreciation to operations Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

  8. Jul 20

    Operators dont wait for motivation

    Send us Fan Mail Most mornings start with a silent vote for distraction: check the phone, scan the noise, react to whatever is loudest. We take a harder path and a simpler one by switching the question that runs the day. Instead of “How do I feel today?” we choose the operator question: “What needs to move today?” That single shift puts standards back in charge, and it’s the foundation of disciplined execution, real leadership, and measurable progress. We dig into why motivation is unreliable and why commitment is the real engine behind business growth. Payroll, schedules, permits, financing delays, resignations, and setbacks do not care about our mood, and neither do our goals. The people who build wealth and trust execute without waiting to feel inspired. We talk about discipline vs talent, how consistency compounds, and what steady operators do differently: they make decisions, close loops, and keep momentum alive when others slow down. You’ll also get a practical framework for operations and productivity that works in the real world: track what’s waiting on others, make the decision that’s needed, find a path around blockers, and complete the work to build momentum through completion, not intensity. We close with a simple daily standard you can use tomorrow morning: start with one high-value move before the world steals your attention. If this helps, subscribe, share it with one builder who needs it, and leave a review with the question you’re going to ask tomorrow morning. Support the show Download the free Sovereign Standards Manual. A short guide to discipline, clarity, and Authority & Freedom. Get it here for FREE Masterclass for Pennsylvania and/or Florida Survival to Mastery I went from $100K underwater to 125 doors, not by working harder, but by finding the 20% that actually moves the needle. Get your copy here

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WEALTHY AF — AUTHORITY & FREEDOM Wealthy AF is a podcast about standards, ownership, and becoming a better operator. Hosted by real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur Martin Perdomo, the show is for landlords, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals building businesses, portfolios, capital, family, and legacy for the long term. Each episode is a short, disciplined conversation about the principles behind serious ownership: • Operating your real estate portfolio like a business• Building systems instead of depending on yourself• Holding property managers and teams accountable• Protecting cash flow and controlling expenses• Making better decisions under pressure• Building discipline, standards, and personal authority• Thinking like an owner-operator instead of a hobbyist landlord• Building durable wealth over decades—not chasing short-term wins No hype. No shortcuts. No pretending ownership is passive. Because buying the asset is only the beginning. The standard is learning how to operate it. AF = Authority & Freedom. Not a motivational podcast. A standards podcast. For operators building quietly—capital, business, family, and legacy—without noise, validation, or permission. One idea. Eight to Ten minutes. Weekly. Since 2020. Still running. https://app.sproutcloud.co/v2/preview/uWMqAyEpb4yjbZOKlr1s

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  • Creator
    Martin Perdomo "The Elite Strategist"
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    580
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Latinos in Real Estate Investing Podcast
  • Show Website
    Wealthy AF Podcast

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