Wealth Built with Daniel Freeman

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Everyone wants to build wealth. But most of us were never taught how. I'm Daniel Freeman, and this is Wealth Built—the show where we have real conversations with the people who've actually built it, along with the experts who help make it possible. You'll hear from real estate experts including developers, lenders, brokers, and so much more. We'll break down the deals they made, the risks they took, the mistakes that cost them—and the strategies that changed everything. Because building wealth isn't just about how much money you make.It's about what you own, the decisions you make, and what you build for the future. Whether you're buying your first investment or building a legacy for the next generation, this show is for you. This is Wealth Built. Let's build something that lasts.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Spot a Bad Real Estate Deal Before You Invest

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Episode Summary: Not every real estate deal is a good investment—even when the numbers look great on paper. In this solo episode of Wealth Built, Daniel Freeman breaks down the underwriting process and the warning signs investors should look for before purchasing a property. From tenant vacancies and hidden maintenance costs to misleading rental projections, lease structures, and exit strategies, Daniel explains how to evaluate risk and determine whether an investment truly makes financial sense. Plus, he shares a real-world example of negotiating a seller credit and why sometimes the smartest investment decision is knowing when to walk away. Chapters:  00:00 What Is Real Estate Underwriting? 00:54 Single-Family vs. Multifamily Investment Risks 02:07 Commercial, Retail & Industrial Property Risks 04:55 How to Evaluate a Property Before Buying 06:23 Lease Terms, Expenses & Hidden Liabilities 07:09 Due Diligence: Are the Numbers Accurate? 08:21 Hidden Repairs That Can Destroy Your Returns 09:40 Real Deal: Negotiating Seller Credits 11:29 Tenant Vacancy, Cash Flow & Investment Red Flags 15:09 Exit Strategies: Can You Sell the Property Later?

  2. Oct 15

    How Banks Decide Which Real Estate Deals to Finance | Kevin Heisser

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Connect with Kevin Heisser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-heisser-7492386/ Kevin's Website: www.cappartnersinc.com Episode Summary What makes a commercial real estate investment attractive to a lender? Daniel Freeman sits down with Kevin Heisser, founder of Capital Partners, to break down how commercial real estate financing actually works. They discuss underwriting, debt service coverage ratios, loan terms, refinancing, leverage, cap rates, and why some properties are easier to finance than others. From multifamily and retail to industrial investments, Kevin explains what lenders look for, how interest rates affect returns, and why understanding financing can help investors make smarter decisions when building long-term wealth. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Meet Kevin Heisser 01:01 Residential vs. Commercial Lending 02:42 Understanding Underwriting & Debt Coverage 04:43 Which Properties Are Easiest to Finance? 07:42 What Lenders Look for in Commercial Leases 09:27 Commercial Loan Terms & Balloon Payments 12:48 How Leverage Can Increase Investment Returns 14:56 Interest Rates, Cap Rates & Financing Costs 18:19 Why Investors Are Looking at Industrial Real Estate 20:19 How Location & Market Conditions Affect Lending

  3. Oct 8

    Should You Buy or Sell Right Now? What Most Homeowners Get Wrong

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Follow Kendall Baker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendibaker Summary Is now actually a good time to buy or sell real estate? Daniel Freeman sits down with residential real estate expert Kendall Baker to discuss why trying to perfectly time the market can keep buyers and sellers stuck. They break down today's changing market, interest rates, pricing, opportunity cost, and the difference between viewing a home emotionally and viewing real estate as an investment. Kendall also shares her unconventional path from escrow and title to residential real estate—and how she built a career that gives her greater freedom to prioritize both her clients and her family. Chapters 00:00 — Meet Kendall Baker 01:33 — From Escrow & Title to Real Estate Agent 07:50 — The Emotional vs. Financial Side of Real Estate 13:29 — Should You Buy or Sell Right Now? 15:28 — What's Happening in the Conejo Valley Market 18:04 — Why Trying to Time the Market Can Backfire 20:50 — Are Interest Rates Keeping You Stuck? 23:19 — Where to Buy in the Conejo Valley 26:40 — Development, Population Growth & Property Values 32:29 — Building a Career Around Family & Freedom

  4. Oct 1

    The Real Meaning of Wealth: Sebastian Siegel on Risk, Passion & Freedom

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Follow Sebastian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastiansiegel1 Summary Filmmaker, keynote speaker and athlete Sebastian Seigel joins Daniel Freeman for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually means to build a wealthy life. Sebastian shares why he believes fulfillment should come before money, how following the work you feel compelled to do can create unexpected opportunity, and why he has repeatedly been willing to risk everything to pursue what matters to him. Daniel and Sebastian explore grit, entrepreneurship, fitness, fatherhood, discomfort, intuition and the difference between accumulating money and having the freedom to truly enjoy your life. From Sebastian's philosophy of "following your bliss" to Daniel's experience pushing through discomfort in jiu-jitsu, this episode challenges the idea that success is simply something you can measure in a bank account. Chapters 00:00 — Meet Sebastian Siegel 01:22 — Why Wealth Isn't About Money in the Bank 04:03 — Stop Chasing Money & Follow What You Love 08:31 — Turning Success Into Financial Freedom 13:17 — Risking Everything & "Following Your Bliss" 17:16 — Why Risk Tolerance Changes Everything 22:24 — Grit: Why Success Requires Consistency Over Time 27:49 — Success Leaves Clues 32:51 — Growth Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone 40:20 — Wealth, Freedom & What Makes You Feel Alive

  5. Oct 1

    Income Isn't Wealth: The Lessons That Built Our Family's Legacy

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Summary Daniel Freeman sits down with his father, Robert Freeman, to unpack the financial lessons that shaped their family across generations. Robert shares how watching his working-class father save and invest influenced his own approach to money, why a high income doesn't necessarily make you wealthy, and how he eventually moved from dentistry into residential and commercial real estate. They also discuss Robert's biggest investment wins and losses, the danger of chasing quick returns, why he prefers income-producing assets, and the lessons he wishes he'd understood earlier about building lasting wealth. Chapters: 00:00 — Three Generations of Wealth Lessons 02:30 — Why High Income Doesn't Mean You're Wealthy 03:50 — Losing Everything & Starting Again in Real Estate 05:03 — Moving From Residential to Commercial Real Estate 09:16 — Finding Investments That Produce Income AND Growth 10:50 — Robert's Biggest Real Estate Mistakes 13:11 — The Wealth Lessons Every Investor Should Know 16:33 — How to Start Building Wealth With Less Money

  6. Sep 24

    If I Had $200K to Invest in Real Estate, Here's What I'd Do

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Summary If you had $200,000 ready to invest in real estate, where would you put it? In this solo episode, Daniel Freeman breaks down how he would approach that decision—from residential properties and syndications to commercial and industrial real estate. Daniel explains why he prioritizes income-producing properties, how he weighs cash flow against growth potential, and why multi-tenant industrial buildings are currently his preferred strategy. He also walks through the questions he asks before investing and what options exist for investors starting with less capital. Chapters 00:00 — What I'd Do With $200K to Invest 01:30 — Income Today vs. Future Potential 03:55 — Balancing Cash Flow, Growth & Risk 04:48 — Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate 07:07 — Why Investing Out of State Can Change the Math 09:00 — Syndication: Another Way Into Commercial Real Estate 09:51 — Daniel's Ideal Investment Strategy 10:55 — Breaking Down a $3M Industrial Deal 12:32 — What If You Don't Have $200K? 13:12 — Daniel's Investment Checklist

  7. Sep 17

    What Makes a Real Estate Investment Actually Work

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Summary Daniel Freeman sits down with Michelle Gjerness, property manager and real estate agent with Freeman Realty & Investments, to explore what investors often miss when evaluating a property from afar. Michelle shares how boots-on-the-ground knowledge helps uncover the realities behind location, tenants, occupancy and property condition—and why the numbers alone don't tell the whole story. Michelle also opens up about losing a business after years of high income, rebuilding financially, and how her definition of wealth shifted from purchasing power to stability, freedom and creating a future for her family. Chapters 00:00 — Meet Michelle Gjerness 02:48 — Lessons From Managing Commercial Property 04:11 — How to Spot a Good Investment Property 06:01 — Finding Deals Through Local Knowledge & Relationships 07:01 — Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Expensive Markets 09:45 — Losing a Business & Learning When to Pivot 12:06 — What Property Owners Often Get Wrong 16:05 — High Income vs. Real Wealth

  8. Sep 3

    From Business Income to Lasting Wealth: Why Paul Levy Bought the Building

    Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/  Daniel Freeman sits down with Paul Levy, a former sound engineer turned entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor whose career began in legendary recording studios and eventually led him to build a successful equipment-rental business.   Paul shares why he chose to buy the building his company operated from, how he converted business profits into income-producing real estate, and why that decision continued creating value even after his original business closed. Daniel and Paul also break down 1031 exchanges, evaluating tenants, cap rates, lease structures, due diligence, and what investors should consider when deciding whether to hold or exchange a property.   Chapter Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to Wealth Built & Meet Paul Levy 01:19 — From Frank Sinatra to the LA Recording Industry 03:24 — Turning Sound Engineering Into a Scalable Business 05:51 — The Decision to Buy Instead of Lease 07:32 — Converting Business Profits Into Real Assets 10:14 — Hold, Refinance or 1031 Exchange? 15:24 — Finding Commercial Real Estate Opportunities 18:27 — How to Evaluate an Investment Property 23:00 — A Costly Real Estate Lesson 24:45 — Where Should a New Investor Start?

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Everyone wants to build wealth. But most of us were never taught how. I'm Daniel Freeman, and this is Wealth Built—the show where we have real conversations with the people who've actually built it, along with the experts who help make it possible. You'll hear from real estate experts including developers, lenders, brokers, and so much more. We'll break down the deals they made, the risks they took, the mistakes that cost them—and the strategies that changed everything. Because building wealth isn't just about how much money you make.It's about what you own, the decisions you make, and what you build for the future. Whether you're buying your first investment or building a legacy for the next generation, this show is for you. This is Wealth Built. Let's build something that lasts.

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