The Ricky Ricardo Show

Ricardo Hernandez
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The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through real estate, leverage, and better decision-making — in real time. Hosted by Ricky Ricardo, this podcast goes behind the scenes of deals, mistakes, wins, setbacks, and the mental shifts required to grow beyond a W-2 paycheck. From rental properties and flips to funding strategies, liquidity, and long-term thinking, this isn’t guru talk — it’s what actually happens when regular people take real risks and learn as they go. If you’re interested in real estate, money, mindset, and creating more control over your future, you’re in the right place. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Follow the journey on Instagram: @rickyricardoshow

  1. Jun 2

    Episode 85: The $12,312 HVAC Bill (And Why It Didn't Scare Me)

    Send us Fan Mail Last week I shared that I don't think I'm chasing properties anymore—I think I'm chasing freedom. Then this week I received a text message: HVAC complete. Invoice attached. $12,312. A year ago, seeing a bill like that would've stressed me out. This time was different. In this episode, I share the latest update on my Alabama mid-term rental project, how hard money lending and draw requests work, and the mindset shift that's happened as I've gained more experience as an investor. We also talk about risk, confidence, taking action, and why investing doesn't get easier because you have more money—it gets easier because you understand risk. If you're a beginner investor, a W-2 employee trying to build freedom, or someone who enjoys following the real numbers, wins, mistakes, and lessons of real estate investing, this episode is for you. Topics discussed: • $12,312 HVAC installation • Hard money lending and draw requests • Mid-term rental progress update • Risk vs. confidence • The mindset shift from beginner to investor • Why freedom isn't always what we think it is Follow The Ricky Ricardo Show as I document the journey to financial and time freedom in real time—no gurus, no fluff, just the truth. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    8 min

  2. May 26

    Episode 84: I Think I Misunderstood Freedom

    Send us Fan Mail After selling my first rental property and completing my first flip, I had a realization that caught me off guard. For years, I thought I was chasing real estate. I thought I was chasing cash flow. I thought I was chasing financial freedom. But what if freedom isn't what I thought it was? In this episode, I share what selling my first rental taught me, why getting my money back gave me clarity instead of excitement, and how my definition of success is starting to change. We talk about the realities of investing while working a W-2 job, the expectations we place on rental properties, and why I don't think I'm chasing properties anymore—I think I'm chasing freedom. This is one of the most honest and personal episodes I've recorded, and it may change the direction of The Ricky Ricardo Show moving forward. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    10 min

  3. May 20

    Episode 83: I Sold My Rental… Now The Real Decisions Start

    Send us Fan Mail After officially selling my first rental property last week, I’m now facing the next big decision in my investing journey. HVAC installation starts this week on the Alabama midterm rental, and now I have to decide whether to use hard money draws or the proceeds from my recent sale to fund the next phase of the project. In this episode of The Ricky Ricardo Show, I talk about: why I sold my first rental propertyhow my mindset around cash flow and financial freedom is changingthe reality of low cash flow rentalsbalancing liquidity vs. interest costswhy HVAC may be the most important upgrade in this entire deallearning to think more like an operator and business ownerI also share why I’m moving away from simply collecting doors and focusing more on investments that can actually move the needle financially. This isn’t guru talk. This is the real journey of figuring it out in real time while balancing a W-2 job, investing, risk, and chasing financial freedom. Welcome back to The Ricky Ricardo Show. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    15 min

  4. May 11

    Episode 82: I Sold My First Rental Property… And It Changed Everything

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Ricky Ricardo Show, I talk about officially selling my very first rental property and why this deal completely changed the way I look at real estate investing. A couple years ago, I thought buying as many rental properties as possible was the path to freedom. But after going through vacancies, repairs, management headaches, tied-up capital, and low cash flow, I started questioning whether this strategy was actually creating the life I wanted. This episode is a real conversation about: the reality of low cash flow rentalswhy my mindset around investing has changedthe dangers of getting stuck in “door count” thinkingwhy I’m now chasing stronger cash flow and business-style investmentslearning when to evolve instead of forcing a strategy that no longer fits your goalsI also break down the numbers, lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that came from completing my first full real estate cycle from purchase to sale. This isn’t guru talk. This is the real journey of figuring it out in real time. Welcome back to The Ricky Ricardo Show. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    15 min

  5. May 4

    Episode 81: $20K Invested… $150/Month? Why I’m Selling My First Rental

    Send us Fan Mail I’m selling my very first rental property this week… and it didn’t go the way I thought it would. In this episode, I break down the real numbers, what actually happened over the last couple of years, and why I’m choosing to move on instead of holding. This isn’t about saying rentals don’t work—it’s about realizing when something doesn’t work for you. I also share my shift into midterm rentals, the potential for higher cash flow, and why I’m choosing speed over perfection moving forward. No fluff. Just the real journey. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    15 min

  6. Apr 27

    Episode 80: I Didn’t Look at a Single Deal This Week (Here’s Why)

    Send us Fan Mail This week, I didn’t look at a single real estate deal… and that bothered me more than anything else going on. Not because I didn’t want to—but because real life hit all at once. In this episode, I break down what actually happened behind the scenes: A $20,000 Tesla battery scareA property under contract but not closed yetAnother property sitting with no offersA renovation project paused with money going out every monthAnd how all of that forced me to slow down. This isn’t a highlight reel episode. This is what it actually feels like when: Your momentum stopsYour pipeline disappearsAnd you’re forced to face the reality of where you areI also talk about: Why liquidity matters more than you thinkHow one problem can stop everythingAnd the importance of consistently having deals in front of youIf you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re not moving forward… This episode is for you. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    13 min

  7. Apr 13

    Episode 79: I Made $135 in 2 Years… Here’s Why I’m Selling Everything

    Send us Fan Mail I finally sat down and looked at the real numbers—and they changed everything. In this episode, I break down the actual profit and loss from my first rental property… and it wasn’t what I expected. After putting nearly $20,000 into the deal, the return over two years was barely over $100. I also share the numbers behind my second property, which is cash flowing—but still not aligned with the bigger goal. This isn’t about saying rentals don’t work. This is about understanding what works for YOU and your goals. For me, it’s about speed, leverage, and putting real pressure on replacing my W-2 income. So I’m making a shift. In this episode, I talk about: – The real profit and loss behind my rentals – Why cash flow alone isn’t enough for my goals – The mindset shift away from “door count” – Why I’m selling and repositioning my capital – What I’m focusing on next (flips, midterm rentals, and scaling faster) This is the real side of real estate investing—the part most people don’t show. If you’re building your portfolio or questioning your strategy, this one’s for you. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    11 min

  8. Mar 30

    Episode 78: $100k in the bank... and still stuck

    Send us Fan Mail I’m gonna be real with you… I thought having $100,000 ready to invest was going to change everything. I thought deals would be easier to find. I thought I could move faster. Maybe even take down multiple deals at once. But right now? I can’t find a deal that actually makes sense. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind the scenes — analyzing multiple properties, watching deals sit on the market that used to sell in days, and realizing that forcing a deal right now could be one of the biggest mistakes I make. This is the part of real estate nobody really talks about… The waiting. The uncertainty. The pressure to move… but knowing you shouldn’t. I also dive into: Why $100K doesn’t feel like what it used toWhat I’m seeing in the market right nowThe mental battle between action vs patienceWhether I should switch markets or stay where I’ve built relationshipsAnd the reality of trying to grow this while working a full-time jobThis is a real-time look at what it feels like when you’re in between deals… and trying to figure out your next move without blowing up everything you’ve built. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Instagram:  @rickyricardoshow About the show: The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through leverage, better decision-making, and real-world lessons — in real time. Real estate is the current vehicle, but the principles apply far beyond it.

    12 min
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The Ricky Ricardo Show documents the real journey of building financial freedom through real estate, leverage, and better decision-making — in real time. Hosted by Ricky Ricardo, this podcast goes behind the scenes of deals, mistakes, wins, setbacks, and the mental shifts required to grow beyond a W-2 paycheck. From rental properties and flips to funding strategies, liquidity, and long-term thinking, this isn’t guru talk — it’s what actually happens when regular people take real risks and learn as they go. If you’re interested in real estate, money, mindset, and creating more control over your future, you’re in the right place. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@therickyricardoshow 📲 Follow the journey on Instagram: @rickyricardoshow

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  • Creator
    Ricardo Hernandez
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Ricky Ricardo Show
  • Show Website
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