Doctors Building Wealth Leti and Kenji

In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji delve into an exciting and innovative investment strategy: converting hotels into multi-family housing. Over the past few years, they've explored this niche and discovered significant opportunities for forced appreciation, providing affordable housing, and capitalizing on the discounted prices of hotel properties. They'll discuss their journey, from almost investing in a student housing project in 2019 to becoming general partners in converting over 1,000 hotel doors into affordable housing units.
 
Listen to discover the dual benefits of forced appreciation from both asset conversion and property upgrades, making this a lucrative venture for real estate investors. Additionally, they discuss the importance of addressing the affordable housing shortage and how these conversions can create vibrant community spaces. This episode is packed with insights on navigating the challenges of these projects, building the right team, and seizing opportunities in a changing market. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to your own real estate portfolio and make a meaningful impact.
 
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In our latest Doctors Building Wealth podcast episode, Leti and Kenji have a riveting conversation with Sébastien Grosjean, the visionary CEO behind Smily—a trailblazing company in the short-term rental management space, operating across 100 countries. From his early exposure to entrepreneurship through his parents' ventures to the tech-savvy heights of Smily, Sébastien shares how a digital-first strategy is pivotal today.
He also opens up about his personal challenges, including overcoming a significant mental health crisis, emphasizing how resilience and mindset are essential for overcoming challenges both personal and professional. Sébastien's journey beautifully merges business savvy with profound personal growth, showing that success is as much about inner strength as it is about external achievements.
Tune in to discover invaluable lessons on blending innovation and resilience in both life and business!
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In this episode of The Doctors Building Wealth podcast, Leti and Kenji are sharing their top meaning experiences from their past year. They emphasize the importance of intentionally scheduling time for personal growth and family activities in order to create and build memories. Doing this has not only enriched their lives, but also strengthened their relationships with each other and their children. They highlight their unforgettable journey to the Ice Hotel in Quebec—a dream fulfilled that offered their children a magical snow experience, a rarity for their Puerto Rico-based family. They also touch on other family trips taken throughout the year to build joy and connection.
Throughout the episode, Leti and Kenji reveal the importance of planning these experiences despite their busy professional and parenting schedules. They advocate for setting clear goals and managing time effectivenly to ensure these activities aren't overlooked. Tune in to discover how you can maintain a work-life balance and get inspired to prioritize meaningful experiences and lasting memories!
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In the latest episode of our podcast, we're honored to feature Dr. Jordan Frey, also known as the Prudent Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Frey shares his journey from experiencing burnout at the end of his surgical training to finding stability and fulfillment through financial well-being and real estate investment. His story is not merely about financial transformation; it’s a testament to the power of reshaping one’s approach to money, investing in oneself, and discovering deeper satisfaction in both personal and professional lives.
Throughout this episode, Dr. Frey peels back the layers on the challenges of breaking into real estate investment, especially as a physician entrenched in the demanding world of medicine. He highlights the pivotal mindset shifts required to navigate this journey successfully. By sharing his strategy for balancing debt management with investment opportunities, and detailing his and his wife’s collaborative venture into the realm of real estate, Dr. Frey presents a comprehensive picture of wealth. It’s a narrative that transcends mere financial independence, capturing the essence of life's true wealth in experiences, joy, and connections.
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In our latest episode of Doctors Building Wealth, we reveal which books have kick-started our mornings, turbocharged our goal setting, and completely reshaped our approach to both life and entrepreneurship.
Imagine a book so powerful it transforms your morning rituals, another that redefines your time management, and yet another that guides you to financial mastery in ways you never thought possible.
This episode is more than a must-read list; it's a roadmap filled with insights and strategies ready to transform how you tackle your day, manage your finances, and chase your goals. Listen now to discover the seven titles that could be the catalyst for your next big leap.
Ready to see our entire list of transformative must-read books for success? Click here! Your bookshelf will never look the same!
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In this Doctors Building Wealth podcast episode, Kenji and Leti tackle the critical topic of syndication capital calls and their impact on real estate, spotlighting a recent event where a Houston multifamily syndicator faced foreclosure on 3,200 units. This scenario highlights the unpredictable nature of real estate investing and the importance of being prepared for sudden market changes.
Kenji and Leti discuss the increasing frequency of capital calls and caution against the current market's instability, especially with high interest rates. As they note, you'll find an abundance of advice from inexperienced investors, but rarely from those who have weathered previous downturns. Drawing from their own experiences and historical market crises, like the 2008 financial crisis and the onset of COVID-19, they emphasize the value of humility and learning from both successes and failures.
Tune into this pivotal episode, and let Leti and Kenji's practical wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and strategies for resilience guide your next investment move—and equip you for the opportunities and unpredictable journey ahead in real estate!
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