The Real Estate Investing Club

Gabe Petersen
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Real estate pros share their stories on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. In each episode you'll learn the strategies our guests used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families, and the steps you can take to do the same in your own back yard. Our goal at The Real Estate Investing Club is to teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Our guests share their career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.

  1. 1D AGO

    Build Passive Income That Replaces Your Job

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen BUILDING TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM THROUGH REAL ESTATE INVESTING 💸 In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, I sit down with Russ Morgan from Wealth Without Wall Street to break down one of the most important concepts in real estate investing: creating passive income that exceeds your monthly expenses. If you’re serious about achieving financial freedom, quitting your W2 job, and building long-term wealth through real estate, this episode is packed with actionable insights and powerful mindset shifts. 🚀 WHY MOST REAL ESTATE INVESTORS STRUGGLE 🤔 Russ shares his early experience with a “perfect” rental property that actually held him back for over a decade. Despite generating cash flow, it lacked scalability, control, and alignment with his strengths. This highlights a major issue many investors face: choosing the wrong real estate strategy. Not all investing models are created equal, and more importantly, not all are right for YOU. INVESTOR DNA & FINDING YOUR PERFECT STRATEGY 🧠 We dive deep into the concept of “Investor DNA,” a framework designed to help you align your personality with the right real estate investing strategy. Whether you’re into short-term rentals, multifamily investing, land flipping, or passive syndications, understanding your strengths and weaknesses can dramatically accelerate your success. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of building passive income streams in real estate. HOW TO BUILD PASSIVE INCOME WITH LAND INVESTING 🌍 One of the most powerful strategies discussed in this episode is land investing. Russ explains how buying undervalued raw land and selling it on owner financing terms can generate consistent monthly cash flow. This strategy requires minimal management, no tenants, and creates predictable income streams—making it ideal for investors looking for scalable passive income opportunities. THE IMPORTANCE OF CASH FLOW OVER APPRECIATION 💰 A key takeaway from this conversation is the shift from focusing on long-term appreciation to prioritizing immediate cash flow. Financial freedom isn’t about how much your assets are worth on paper—it’s about how much income they produce every month. By focusing on cash-flowing assets, you can replace your income faster and gain control over your time. PARTNERSHIPS, OPERATORS & SCALING SMARTLY 🤝 We also explore the importance of finding the right partners and operators. The success of any real estate deal often comes down to the people involved. Russ emphasizes that great operators can turn average deals into profitable ones, while poor partnerships can destroy even the best opportunities. If you’re looking to learn how to build passive income, invest smarter, and achieve financial independence through real estate, this episode is a must-watch. 🔥 #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #LandInvesting #CashFlow Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://go.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/realestateclub Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    38 min

  2. 3D AGO

    The Mobile Home Park Playbook for Financial Freedom

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen WELCOME TO THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB 🏡 Welcome back to another powerhouse episode of The Real Estate Investing Club with your host, Gabriel Petersen. If you've been searching for a proven, repeatable path to financial freedom through real estate investing, you are in exactly the right place. In this episode, we go deep on one of the most underrated and misunderstood asset classes in real estate — mobile home parks. Our guest is Tim Woodbridge of WCG Investments, who has scaled from a single $250,000 deal in 2019 to owning 25 parks with over 1,100 units in just six years. This is real talk, real numbers, and real strategy for serious real estate investors. 🎙️ WHY MOBILE HOME PARKS ARE THE ULTIMATE CASH FLOW ASSET 💰 Tim breaks down exactly why mobile home parks are one of the most recession-resistant, cash-flowing, and scalable asset classes available to real estate investors today. With sticky tenants, low expense ratios, and surging demand for affordable housing, this niche offers unmatched long-term stability. As the broader economy tightens, more people turn to manufactured housing — making mobile home park investing a powerful wealth-building strategy for both active operators and passive investors. Tim also shares the deeply personal story behind his connection to this asset class, and how improving residents' lives through infrastructure upgrades makes this business genuinely meaningful. 🌟 THE INFILL STRATEGY THAT MANUFACTURES EQUITY 🏗️ Tim reveals how the infill approach — placing new homes on vacant lots — can dramatically increase a park's occupancy, net operating income, and overall appraised valuation. On his very first deal, he leveraged a Legacy Housing COVID-era financing program to bring in new homes with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The result was stunning: the park's appraised value jumped from $355,000 at closing to $570,000 just one year later — with all original capital returned through a cash-out refinance. This is commercial real estate value creation in its purest form. If you want to understand how mobile home park investors manufacture equity and accelerate their path to financial freedom, this segment is an absolute must-watch. 📈 MARKETS, MINDSET, LESSONS & RAPID FIRE INSIGHTS 🔥 In the quick question round, Tim shares why the Southeast United States — including the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama — remains his preferred region for mobile home park investing, citing population growth and landlord-fair legal environments. He offers one powerful piece of advice to his younger self: seek experienced guidance on due diligence before ever signing on a deal. He spotlights his favorite investment, a 75-pad Oklahoma City community producing steady, consistent returns that perfectly embodies his low-and-slow wealth philosophy. He also breaks down how WCG Investments is integrating AI answering services and upgrading to Rent Manager software to automate operations, reduce overhead, and scale smarter going forward. Real estate success always leaves clues — and this episode is absolutely full of them. 💡 #realestateinvesting #mobilehomeparks #passiveincome #financialfreedom #realestatepodcast Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://wcginvestments.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    38 min

  3. APR 2

    Build Real Estate Wealth with Smart Strategies

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen REAL ESTATE INVESTING JOURNEY 🚀  In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Fuquan Bilal from NNG Capital Fund to break down what it really takes to build long-term wealth through real estate investing. Fuquan shares his 25+ year journey from corporate sales into real estate, revealing how he transitioned from fix-and-flip investing to mastering multifamily real estate, note investing, and luxury single-family development. If you're looking to scale your real estate portfolio, increase cash flow, and achieve financial freedom, this episode is packed with proven strategies and real-world lessons. FROM FIX & FLIP TO CASH FLOW 💰  We dive deep into one of the biggest mindset shifts in real estate investing: moving from chasing quick profits through house flipping to building sustainable passive income through rental properties and multifamily investing. Fuquan explains how early success in flipping houses can distract investors from the true goal—consistent monthly cash flow—and how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped his entire investment strategy. This is essential knowledge for anyone serious about building long-term wealth in real estate. NOTE INVESTING & CREATIVE STRATEGIES 📈  One of the most valuable insights in this episode is Fuquan’s experience with note investing. He shares how buying mortgage notes at a discount allowed him to create win-win solutions for homeowners while generating strong returns. We also discuss how regulatory changes like Dodd-Frank impacted the industry and why adaptability is key in real estate investing. If you’re looking for creative real estate strategies beyond traditional rentals, this section is a must-watch. MULTIFAMILY & MARKET SELECTION 🏢  We explore why Fuquan shifted his focus to multifamily real estate investing in the Southeast, targeting markets like Georgia and Alabama. Learn how choosing the right market can significantly impact your returns, why tertiary markets offer strong growth potential, and how to scale from small properties to large apartment complexes. This section is packed with actionable insights for investors looking to expand into multifamily real estate. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SCALING SYSTEMS ⚙️  A major takeaway from this episode is the importance of property management in real estate success. Fuquan shares why he moved away from third-party property managers and built an in-house team, along with the systems, KPIs, and accountability structures needed to scale efficiently. We also discuss the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), goal setting, and how to build a high-performing real estate team that drives results. #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #MultifamilyInvesting #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateTips Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://nngcapitalfund.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    33 min

  4. MAR 31

    Why Savvy Investors Are Quietly Buying Shopping Centers

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen IN THIS EPISODE... 🎙️ What if the path to financial freedom in real estate wasn't through single family homes or even multifamily — but through something most investors are completely ignoring? In this powerful episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, host Gabriel Petersen sits down with Brian Ferguson of Fergmar Capital to pull back the curtain on retail real estate investing and distressed multifamily acquisitions — two of the most effective wealth-building strategies available to investors right now. Whether you are just starting your real estate investing journey or you are a seasoned operator ready to scale, this episode is loaded with the kind of actionable, boots-on-the-ground insight that most podcasts never deliver. Brian's story began in 2005 with a single $10,000 house bought after watching Flip This House on TV. That first flip sold for $89,000 and ignited a career that eventually grew into an $80 million portfolio — all before he ever brought in a single outside investor. From hundreds of single family transactions per year, to building a multifamily portfolio, to acquiring major retail shopping centers, Brian's journey is a masterclass in consistent action, smart pivoting, and long-term wealth building through real estate. THE CASE FOR RETAIL REAL ESTATE INVESTING 🏬 One of the most eye-opening conversations in this episode centers on why neighborhood retail shopping centers in the 30,000 to 50,000 square foot range represent one of the most underrated investment opportunities available today. Brian explains exactly why large REITs ignore these deals, why most syndicators cannot compete for them, and how that creates an enormous window of opportunity for individual operators willing to do the work. You will learn how recession-resistant tenants — think dentists, behavioral schools, nail salons, and financial offices — create stable, long-term income streams that hold up even when the broader economy faces headwinds. This is not the hyped asset class everyone is chasing. That is precisely why it is worth paying attention to. 💡 DISTRESSED MULTIFAMILY: THE BIGGEST BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN 2025 🏢 Brian and Gabe dive deep into the growing wave of distressed multifamily assets entering the market right now. From Fannie Mae loans going into foreclosure due to deferred maintenance, to bridge debt coming due with no refinancing path, the distressed multifamily space is producing some of the most compelling buying opportunities in over a decade. Brian walks through exactly how his team identifies these deals using expiring loan data, broker relationships, and a custom AI-powered deal screening bot built inside Asana — and why being local and boots on the ground gives operators a competitive advantage that large institutional buyers simply cannot replicate. If you are serious about building passive income, achieving financial freedom, and creating long-term wealth through commercial real estate investing — do not skip this episode. 🏆 #RealEstateInvesting #RetailRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: fergmarcapital.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    36 min

  5. MAR 26

    Build Real Estate Cash Flow in Any Market

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen REAL ESTATE INVESTING STRATEGIES THAT WORK IN ANY MARKET 🏡💰 In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, I sat down with Jonathan Yoo from Convoy Home Loans to talk about real estate investing strategies that actually work in today’s market, even when prices are high and cash flow is hard to find. We dive into how investors can still build wealth, create passive income, and move toward financial freedom using creative real estate investing techniques, smart financing, and disciplined deal analysis. If you are looking for ways to succeed in real estate investing in 2025 and beyond, this conversation is packed with practical insights.  STARTING IN REAL ESTATE THROUGH THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY Jonathan shares how working in the mortgage business gave him early exposure to real estate investing and helped him understand how experienced investors build portfolios. Seeing clients buy rental properties, generate cash flow, and scale their investments opened the door to his own journey. This is a powerful reminder that getting close to the real estate industry through lending, brokerage, or construction can accelerate your learning and help you find opportunities faster.  HOW TO FIND CASH FLOW IN HIGH-PRICE MARKETS We talk about investing in expensive cities like Los Angeles and Seattle, where traditional buy-and-hold strategies often do not cash flow. Jonathan explains why buying properties at a discount is critical and how targeting foreclosures, distressed sellers, and notice-of-default lists can create built-in equity from day one. Lower cost basis means lower taxes, better financing, and stronger cash flow, which is the key to long-term real estate success.  USING ADUS AND CREATIVE VALUE-ADD STRATEGIES One of the most interesting parts of this episode is how Jonathan turned a single family property into a high-income rental by adding ADUs, increasing bedroom count, and renting by the room. In competitive markets, increasing usable space and maximizing rental income can make the difference between a bad deal and a great deal. We also discuss how to analyze lot size, zoning, and after-repair value before starting any construction project.  WHY MANY INVESTORS ARE MOVING TO THE MIDWEST We also discuss why so many real estate investors are buying in states like Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. Lower purchase prices, higher rents relative to cost, and more landlord-friendly laws make these markets attractive for investors focused on cash flow instead of appreciation. Jonathan explains how diversifying across different states helped him grow faster and reduce risk while still building long-term wealth through real estate.  If your goal is financial freedom through real estate investing, this episode will show you how experienced investors think, how they find deals, and how they adapt their strategy to any market conditions. #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #rentalproperty #financialfreedom #cashflow Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: [https://convoyhomeloans.com/](https://convoyhomeloans.com/) Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at [https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com](https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com) or click here: [https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen](https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen) Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    28 min

  6. MAR 24

    🏦 How to Earn 10% Returns Without Owning a Single Property

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen WHAT IS NOTE INVESTING AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? 🏦 In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, host Gabriel Petersen sits down with Eddie Speed — the founder of NoteSchool.com and a 40-year real estate veteran with over 50,000 note transactions under his belt. Together, they pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked and underutilized strategies in real estate investing: buying mortgage notes. If you have ever searched for a way to generate truly passive income without the constant headaches of tenants, toilets, and repairs, this conversation will open your eyes to an entirely different — and highly profitable — side of the real estate world. 💰 WHY BEING THE BANK BEATS BEING THE LANDLORD 🏡 Most real estate investors default to buying rental properties because that is what they know. Eddie Speed challenges that assumption entirely. When you invest in notes, you step into the bank's seat — collecting monthly payments, earning clearly defined interest, and getting paid before anyone else in the capital stack. Notes have historically thrived when other real estate strategies struggle, especially during periods of high inflation and rising expenses. In today's market, where operating costs are eating into landlord margins faster than rents can keep up, the case for being the bank has never been more compelling. 📈 HOW MUCH CAN YOU ACTUALLY EARN FROM NOTE INVESTING? 💵 One of the most eye-opening moments in this episode is when Eddie reveals what his investors are currently averaging in returns: around 10%. That is dramatically higher than what most rental properties produce in today's environment. He explains that 40% of all loans being originated right now are non-agency loans, meaning they carry higher interest rates than conventional Fannie Mae or FHA products. That gap in the market is creating exceptional opportunity for everyday individual investors who learn to identify quality borrowers and well-secured collateral — no bank required. HOW TO UNDERWRITE AND BUY YOUR FIRST NOTE 🔍 Eddie walks through his exact framework for evaluating a note before purchase. The two foundational questions he always asks are: can the borrower pay, and will the borrower pay? He examines income capacity, payment history, and credit to answer both. He also requires a minimum of 15 to 20 percent equity cushion in the underlying property as a buffer against downside risk. Low-quality or distressed collateral is an automatic disqualifier. NoteSchool has built a complete decision-tree curriculum to guide beginners through these exact steps, along with a proprietary marketplace where students can find pre-vetted quality notes without having to build a sourcing operation from scratch. Explore note investing further by visiting noteschool.com or watching Note School TV on YouTube, where you will find real stories, beginner tutorials, and everything you need to start building financial freedom through the power of being the bank. 🎙️ #RealEstateInvesting #NoteInvesting #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateInvestingClub Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: noteschool.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    37 min

  7. MAR 19

    The Hidden Real Estate Asset Class Making Millionaires

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen WELCOME TO THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB 🎙️ Welcome back to The Real Estate Investing Club! I'm your host Gabriel Petersen, and today I'm joined by Mark Ainley of GC Realty and Development in Chicago — also the host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast. With over two decades in real estate, Mark covers single family investing, industrial real estate, and property management at the highest level. Whether you're a new investor looking for your first deal or a seasoned pro wanting to diversify into commercial real estate, this episode is loaded with the kind of insight that fuels real financial freedom. 🏆 MARK AINLEY'S PATH TO REAL ESTATE SUCCESS 💪 Mark's story starts in the nineties with dreams of Wall Street that faded fast. He shifted into real estate, made costly early mistakes, got his license in 2005, and gradually built one of Chicago's most respected property management and investing businesses. He has completed 482 BRRRR deals, manages hundreds of residential and commercial units, and broke into industrial real estate through the relationships he built over years of property management. His passion, he admits, was never about the money — it was always about the thrill of the deal and the adrenaline of solving problems in real time. His journey proves that consistent action — even through failure — is how real wealth is built in this business. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: THE REAL OPPORTUNITY COST INVESTORS IGNORE ⚖️ Mark breaks down the true value of professional property management for any landlord. In heavily regulated markets like Chicago, one legal misstep can cost you double security deposit plus attorney fees — a skilled manager dramatically reduces that risk. Beyond legal protection, the time savings are enormous, freeing investors to focus on finding new deals instead of fielding calls. Mark also reveals how being a property manager gave him a first-look at off-market deals as long-term owners approached him first when they were ready to sell. #RealEstateInvesting #IndustrialRealEstate #PropertyManagement #ChicagoRealEstate #FinancialFreedom Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    33 min

  8. MAR 17

    Build Cash Flow Faster With This Seller Finance Trick

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, I sit down with Emanuel Stafilidis from Capable Capital to break down a powerful real estate investing strategy that focuses on low purchase price single family homes, seller financing, and becoming the bank. If your goal is financial freedom through real estate investing, this conversation dives deep into how investors can create consistent monthly income, scale faster, and reduce risk by using creative financing instead of relying only on traditional rental property strategies. WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BECOME THE BANK One of the biggest mindset shifts we discuss is why many experienced real estate investors eventually realize that the people making the most money in real estate are often the lenders, not the landlords. Emanuel explains how his strategy focuses on buying affordable properties, paying them off quickly, and then selling them with seller financing so the investor collects monthly payments just like a bank. This approach allows investors to generate long-term passive income while avoiding many of the headaches that come with managing tenants, repairs, and unpredictable expenses. WHY CHEAP HOUSES CAN CREATE BIG RETURNS A lot of investors focus on large multifamily properties or expensive real estate markets, but this episode explores why low cost single family homes can actually produce higher returns when used with the right strategy. By buying properties under market value and forcing appreciation, investors can create strong cash flow while keeping risk lower. We talk about how monthly payments are structured, how deals are engineered, and why affordable housing continues to be one of the most consistent opportunities in real estate investing today. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in real estate investing, passive income, creative finance, seller financing, rental properties, or building long-term wealth through real estate. Whether you are just getting started or already own properties, this conversation will give you new ideas on how to structure deals, reduce risk, and move closer to financial freedom. #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #SellerFinancing #FinancialFreedom #RentalProperty Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: www.capablecapital.net Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us Fan Mail Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

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Real estate pros share their stories on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. In each episode you'll learn the strategies our guests used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families, and the steps you can take to do the same in your own back yard. Our goal at The Real Estate Investing Club is to teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Our guests share their career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.

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  • Creator
    Gabe Petersen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    625
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Real Estate Investing Club
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