Author: Noeh Talamo

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to transition from being a hands-on real estate investor to a full-time private lender, this episode is your roadmap. I’m joined by Jon Chan, who shares his journey from managing his father’s properties to scaling a BRRRR portfolio—and ultimately finding freedom through lending. He’s candid about the lessons, headaches, and hard pivots that reshaped his strategy. Whether you’re in the middle of your first flip or looking to transition to more passive income, Jon’s story will give you the insights and mindset shifts you didn’t know you needed.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode. I am excited to have with me here, thank you so much for joining me for this episode.

And thank you for having me.

Now I have known for a few years now and so I am excited for him to share his investing journey. I think there’s a lot of lessons to learn here and make sure you stick around because he’s going to tell us about partnerships and different kinds of partnerships and his wisdom there because he’s done a really great job of making a whole system for his investing now with everybody working in their zone of genius. So stay tuned to hear all of that wisdom and how you can 10x your results by partnering. Now, let’s start at the beginning. How and why did you get started in real estate investing?

Jose Berlanga has spent over 30 years in the entrepreneurial trenches, and in this episode, he shares the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build a successful real estate business. From partnering with family, surviving economic crashes, and managing explosive growth in Houston’s inner city, to shifting trends like build-to-rent and designing leaner, more flexible living spaces, Jose drops gem after gem. If you’ve ever wondered how seasoned investors think, adapt, and make decisions when the stakes are high, this is a must-watch conversation that will challenge and inspire you to approach real estate and entrepreneurship with more clarity, grit, and wisdom.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hello everyone, I am Adrienne Green and today I have with me Jose Berlanga. Get ready for insights to help you scale, systemize, and create more freedom in your real estate investing. Now, Jose is originally from Mexico City and now he is in Houston. Been there since the 80s and after doing a whole bunch of stuff, he is really killing it in the construction and development space. So Jose, I’m really happy to have you here with me.

And I can’t wait for you to tell us all your experience and wisdom. Let’s start with how did you get started in real estate investing?

If you’ve ever felt like your real estate investing is starting to feel like another job, you’re going to want to watch this conversation with Erica Neal. We dive into her journey from active to passive investing and how it unlocked more freedom and better returns. Erica also breaks down how she uses whole life insurance as a bank replacement strategy for real estate, and the different asset classes she’s investing in today—from multifamily and self-storage to RV parks and even a Bitcoin mine. This is a real talk about what works, what doesn’t, and how to pivot smartly when your strategy no longer fits your life.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hey everyone, I’m Adrienne Green and today I’m really excited to have Erica Neal, my friend here with us. Get ready for insights to help you scale, systemize, and create more freedom. What’s cool about Erica’s story is she started as an active investor and now she’s really on the passive investing side. So I’m excited for her to share that journey, why it’s been a great fit for her.

And I’m sure there’ll be lessons learned for you as well. Spoiler alert: she is an expert on using whole life for real estate investing. So if that’s something you’ve heard about at all, make sure to stay on for the whole episode so you can learn her wisdom. Erica, thank you so much for joining me today.

Thank you, Adrienne. I’m excited to be here.

I sat down with real estate investor, agent, and mompreneur Shae Spitz, whose journey from flipping houses while pregnant to building a dynamic real estate portfolio is nothing short of incredible. In this candid conversation, Shae shares the real numbers, the raw moments, and the real-world strategies that helped her launch and grow her career—without a roadmap, and without a safety net. Whether you’re wondering how to start investing with little money, considering whether to get your license, or juggling real estate with family life, this episode is packed with honest insights, strategic gems, and the mindset shifts you need to succeed.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hey everyone, I’m Adrienne Green and today we are with Shae Spitz. I’m really excited to share her story with you because Shae is an investor, an agent, a mom, and all of the things. What started as a side project where she was renovating investment properties with her husband turned into a thriving real estate career. She keeps it all grounded in integrity, teamwork, and heart. Shae is awesome, and I’m so glad I got to know her and share her with you here today. Shae, thank you for joining me.

Yes, thank you so much. I’m excited to be here.

Let’s start at the beginning of your real estate investing journey. How did you get into it in the first place?

In the high-speed world of real estate, entrepreneurs constantly search for ways to streamline operations, boost productivity, and avoid burnout. One solution has become increasingly popular—and powerful—in this space: Virtual Assistants (VAs).

Whether you’re managing multiple properties or juggling client communications, VAs offer the support real estate investors need to focus on what matters most—growing the business. And for many, including myself, they’ve been instrumental in unlocking a life of greater freedom and flexibility.

What does it really take to transition from total beginner to a seasoned developer leading $450M+ in projects? In this episode, I sit down with Kristi Kandel, who shares her candid and inspiring journey from working in signage to transforming communities through intentional development. You’ll learn how to overcome fear, build systems, and develop properties that bring real value—plus how small-town developers can create massive impact. Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to scale your investing strategy, this conversation is packed with real-world insight, heartfelt moments, and the exact mindset it takes to lead in development. Don’t miss Kristi’s blueprint for success.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hello everyone and welcome back. I’m Adrienne Green and today I have with me Kristi Kandel. Get ready for insights to help you scale, systemize, and create more freedom. Let’s jump in. So thank you so much for being here with me, Kristi.

Thanks for having me.

Now, my understanding, Kristi, is that you are on a mission to put real estate development back in the hands of the people who live, work, and invest in their communities. It sounds like you have over 20 years of experience and $450 million in projects done with major brands like Chick-fil-A and CVS. Now, I know you’re doing all these great things now, and I’m excited to hear about them. And yet, I’d love us to start at the beginning. How did you get here?

From house hacking her first home in Utah to scaling a 38-door portfolio across multiple states, Lisa Moore’s story is an inspiring and practical blueprint for anyone looking to build wealth through real estate—without giving up lifestyle or freedom. In this candid conversation, Lisa shares how she and her husband grew their business, the systems that made it possible, and how they juggle marriage, investing, and multiple markets. If you’re looking for real talk, real numbers, and real-life strategy, this is for you.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hey everyone, I’m Adrienne Green and today I have with me Lisa Moore. Get ready for insights to help you scale, systemize, and create more freedom. So let’s jump in. Lisa, thank you so much for joining me today.

Thank you for having me. I’m excited.

I am excited for you to share your story. I know that you got started in 2017, house hacking just like I did. And now, you and your husband have 20 doors across seven multifamily properties. You ventured into syndication. You’re partnering with some big names in this space. So I would love for us to start for investors who are just getting started. What did it look like back in 2017 when you were first getting started with real estate investing?

Want to keep more of what you earn and grow your portfolio faster? In this final episode of my Leverage Series, I dive into four powerful tax strategies that can help you build wealth like the pros—1031 exchanges, cost segregation, passive losses, and opportunity zones. These tools are how experienced investors scale smarter, preserve capital, and reduce tax burdens legally and effectively. If you’re serious about real estate investing, this is the episode (and post) you don’t want to miss.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Do you want to maximize your wealth by keeping more of your hard-earned money? Implementing the right tax strategies with your real estate investing can save you thousands and eventually millions over time. Welcome to the final episode of my six-part leverage series where I have been exploring various strategies to 10x your growth using leverage.

If you’ve missed any episodes, be sure to go back wherever you’re listening and check them out and be sure to subscribe for more insights going forward. Now, why does leverage matter? Why have I spent six different episodes talking about it? Because it’s going to allow you to 10x—because you do a little bit and with leverage a lot gets done. And let’s talk about specifically leveraging some tax strategies because the affluent, the super rich, they’re not just earning money. They’re preserving it. Utilizing tax strategies effectively is going to allow you to do the same—to reinvest more and have faster growth. It allows you to 10x.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my friend Brea Burger, and trust me—you don’t want to miss this episode. Brea’s story is anything but ordinary. She went from a dream career in academia to an unexpected pivot into tech, and then—through what she calls an “accidental landlord” moment—she found herself on a transformative path to building a multimillion-dollar real estate business. We talk about the realities of the BRRRR strategy, navigating growth with family as business partners, hitting ceilings and breaking through, and what it really takes to stay grounded when everything changes. Whether you’re dreaming of investing or deep in the trenches, Brea’s journey is filled with relatable lessons, powerful mindset shifts, and unshakable inspiration.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hey everyone, welcome back. I’m Adrienne Green and today I’m sitting down with my friend, Brea Burger. Get ready for some amazing insights to help you build wealth and freedom through real estate. Let’s get started.

Hi, thanks Adrienne for having me.

I am excited to hear more of your story. What is so interesting to me and to our listeners here is Brea loved school so much. She earned a PhD in bio-behavioral health. She had a dream job as an assistant professor. She had what felt like the perfect life. She could travel, impact, freedom. Life was amazing. And then it all changed…

If you’ve ever dreamed about walking away from your W-2 and building a real estate business that actually creates freedom, not just more work—you’re going to want to hear this. I sat down with my longtime friend and investor Dave Menapace to unpack how he scaled from a Cape Cod rental to managing 30+ properties, launching multiple businesses, and reclaiming his time and peace of mind. We dive deep into the mindset shifts, systems, and market nuances that helped him grow 9 income streams, avoid burnout, and craft a life by design. Whether you’re early in your journey or needing your next breakthrough, Dave’s story will challenge and inspire you.

For a complete guide on optimizing and scaling your real estate investments, download my Freedom Blueprint! This essential tool walks you through ten key steps for organizing a profitable property portfolio. Click here to get your copy today!

Hey everyone, I’m Adrienne Green. And today we are with my long time friend and colleague, Dave Menapace. Get ready for insights to help you scale, systemize, and create more freedom. Thank you so much for being here with me today, Dave.

Thank you. I’m excited to be here. It’s been a fun journey since we first met.

Yes, and that’s what I love. Dave and I go way back. He was an investor when I was his agent back in Chattanooga and he was doing BRRRRs. Now Dave, you’re a full-time real estate investor and entrepreneur—your whole world is real estate now.