Real Estate Hustlers with Josh Appelman

Josh E. Appelman
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On the Real Estate Hustlers Podcast, host Josh Appelman interviews real estate investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. Through in-depth conversations, 1-on-1 listener coaching calls, and news analysis, you’ll get a breakdown of real strategies that work for different niches and experience levels. Tune into the #1 real estate investing podcast every week to stay in the know.

  1. 5d ago

    How To Make $10,549 Monthly Investing In Real Estate with Dustin Heiner| Episode 181

    🔥Live Podcast Alert 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dustin. Today's guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom, with 40+ SFH and 825 Apt Units from his 20+ years of investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income(opens in new tab), he has helped thousands of people to invest in real estate as well.He is also the founder of the AI-powered investing software IncomeBuilder.io, which helps investors make enough money to achieve financial freedom.Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and IncomeBuilder.io, Dustin Heiner! Takeaways: Started investing in real estate in 2006. Emphasizes the importance of building a business that owns real estate as inventory. Recommends making multiple offers to find the best deals. Believes in the principle of "buy real estate and wait" rather than waiting to buy real estate. Start by building a business and ensuring each property generates income. Offers a free course on real estate investing available at MasterPassiveIncome.com. Connect with Dusten:Facebook: @masterpassiveincLinkedIn: ⁠DustinHeiner@thedustinheinerConnect with Josh AppelmanFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/josh.appelman.108/⁠Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatehustlerLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-e-appelman-97767973/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.appelmanproperties.com/⁠

  2. Sep 7

    W2 Engineer to over 2B in acquisitions with Lane Kawaoka| Episode 180

    🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Lane Kawaoka, the owner of The Wealth Elevator, who has invested in over 10,000 units totaling $2.1B+ in real estate. He is a writer for Forbes, a Top-50 investing podcast host, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author who helps busy professionals build passive income, reduce taxes, and create long-term wealth through real estate investing. Takeaways: Lane: 10,000+ units (~$2.1B); Forbes writer, top podcaster, Amazon author. Engineer to investor (2009); scaled to multifamily via syndications (2015). Big assets = pro management; small rentals = time-heavy. Rising costs/rates → conservative underwriting, realistic assumptions. Ground-up builds = less immediate maintenance. Beginners: one asset class; avoid over-concentration; buy in downturns. Actionable episode; see Lane’s book, The Wealth Elevator. Connect with Lane: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/ Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p Sponsor: voucherhousing.com

  3. Sep 1

    Solving the affordable housing crisis with Dusten Hendrickson| Episode 179

    🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dusten, who specializes in transforming real estate development through strategic land selection, wellness-focused design, and innovative project leadership. Passionate about creating spaces that enhance quality of life, I lead our team in delivering exceptional results for both investors and communities. Takeaways: Began with duplexes, expanded into custom homesDiscovered syndication in 2017 to scaleDevelopment costs less than buying existing propertiesPrioritizes location and repeatable programmatic buildingUses copy-paste interiors tuned to tenant feedbackSkips gyms, adds washers, quartz countertops, appliancesAdvises starting small, learning, then scaling Connect with Dusten: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusten-hendrickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MailboxMoneyRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyre/ Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p Sponsor: voucherhousing.com

  4. Jul 29

    Scaling Freedom with Andrew Freed | Episode 178

    🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥 In this episode, we will be talking with Andrew Freed, a specialist in multifamily properties in and around Worcester. He has helped a multitude of buyers obtain their first house hack and start their real estate investing journey. His expertise lies in creative financing, project management, house-hacking, multifamily investing, and self-management. I have a passion for teaching others about the power of real estate investing and financial literacy. My ultimate goal is to travel the world and help thousands of others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Takeaways: Left corporate job after Rich Dad Poor Dad inspiration Used HELOC to buy first three-unit Worcester property Scaled from house hacking to five hundred rental units Shifted to commercial loans based on property cash flow First syndication: seventy units, eight percent preferred return Leads thirty-person team using AppFolio, Trello, Drive Aims to add one hundred units, systematize management. Connect with John: LinkedIn: Andrew Freed, M.S.M, PMP Facebook: Andrew Freed Instagram: investorfreed Visit us at: Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

  5. Jul 14

    How to recover after losing $50million with Rod Khleif| Episode 177

    🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Rod Khleif, a Sarasota-based multifamily investor, best-selling author, and top-ranked podcast host who rebuilt a real estate empire after losing $50M in the 2008 crash. Today, he leads one of the most successful real estate investing coaching communities with 260,000 student-owned units. He supports his mission of abundance through the Tiny Hands Foundation, which has fed more than 160,000 children. Rod combines his market knowledge with a strong personal comeback story. He offers clear, honest advice on building wealth that can withstand recessions. He also shares insights on setting goals and running purpose-driven businesses. This makes him a trusted voice in the community. Takeaways: He shared how his mindset helped him recover from a massive financial loss in 2008. Rod has owned over 2,000 houses and has a coaching program with students owning over 305,000 units. Rod advised new investors to educate themselves, get around successful people, and start taking action. Rod shared insights on AI’s impact on the workforce and real estate, suggesting that while there may be temporary job losses, new opportunities will arise. Connect with Rod: LinkedIn: Rod Kheleif Instagram: rod_khleif Visit us at: Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

  6. Jun 22

    Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis with Dusten Hendrickson| Episode 177

    🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dusten Hendrickson, with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, design, construction, and syndication. His expertise includes structuring high-yield opportunities and guiding projects from concept to completion. Committed to sustainable, high-quality housing, I focus on addressing the affordable housing crisis through innovation, thoughtful design, and collaboration. Connect with Dusten: LinkedIn: Dusten Hendrickson Facebook: Mailbox Money RE Instagram: mailboxmoneyre Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com/ Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p

  7. Apr 29

    From Ironman Triathlons to Multifamily Real Estate with Nick Delmonico| Episode 176

    🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with Nick, who is the CEO and founder of IronFocus Investments, a firm specializing in acquiring multifamily real estate. With a background in finance and prior roles at JPMorgan and Bloomberg, he brings a data-driven, strategic approach to identifying and managing high-performing investment opportunities.His journey into real estate is rooted in a deep understanding of financial markets and shaped by his passion for endurance sports. As a dedicated Ironman triathlete, Nick applies the same principles of discipline, resilience, and long-term focus to every investment decision.At IronFocus, he is committed to sourcing and managing investments that deliver strong cash flow, tax advantages, capital appreciation, and risk-adjusted returns. He works primarily with busy professionals looking to grow their wealth passively through strategically acquired and actively managed multifamily assets. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him training for his next race or traveling with friends and family. Takeaways: Multifamily real estate investments First deal challenges and lessons Assisted living market growth AI's impact on the job market Lender-owned asset opportunities Networking in real estate Connect with Nick: LinkedIn: Nicholas Delmonico Instagram: nickdel140.6 Visit us at: Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

  8. Apr 20

    BOUNCE with JD| Episode 175

    🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we talked with JD Allen, a highly educated professional who began his career in Software Engineering. Originally working in the manufacturing arena as a Senior Director, he transitioned into Bank operating software as a Director for nCino to expand his knowledge of the banking industry. Mr. Allen started his Real Estate journey with multiple duplexes and triplexes before transitioning to multifamily. For the past 9 years, Mr.Allen has been buying and selling both multifamily apartments and mobile home parks, as well as multiple houses. He has an extensive understanding of banking and systems. James has also built a decent Real Estate portfolio. During the past few years, Mr. Allen has purchased, renovated, and created cash-flowing assets. Takeaways: Buy, improve, then sell/refinance value-add assets based on quality Due diligence is everything—don't let deal excitement blind you Don't get paralyzed by analysis — just get started Don't chase passive income—operate and get in the weeds. Don't limit to one vertical—explore commercial, hotels, warehousing, etc Connect with JD:LinkedIn: JD AllenInstagram: the_bounce_method Visit us at:Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.comWebsite: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

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On the Real Estate Hustlers Podcast, host Josh Appelman interviews real estate investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. Through in-depth conversations, 1-on-1 listener coaching calls, and news analysis, you’ll get a breakdown of real strategies that work for different niches and experience levels. Tune into the #1 real estate investing podcast every week to stay in the know.

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