Author: Noeh Talamo

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.

If you’re a real estate investor aiming to grow your portfolio without burning out or taking on unnecessary risk, this is the episode you need. I’m breaking down the three powerful types of joint venture (JV) partnerships that can help you scale smarter and faster—without going it alone. From money partners to operations experts, these collaborative strategies will show you how to delegate, share responsibilities, and create win-win structures that protect your interests and accelerate your success. Learn how to vet the right partners, structure deals that make sense, avoid common pitfalls, and stay on track with clear systems. Whether you’re new or seasoned in real estate investing, this episode is packed with practical advice you can act on immediately.

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 grow your real estate portfolio without taking on all the work or all the risk? The best investors don’t do it alone. They leverage partnerships to scale bigger, faster, and more efficiently. So welcome to episode five of six of our leverage series, where I’m breaking down the different types of leverage real estate investors can use to 10x their growth. A new episode comes out every week, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next one. So why does leverage matter?

Well, smart investors know how to collaborate, delegate and share responsibilities so they can scale without burning out. And the right JV or partnership can make the difference between being stuck and growing exponentially. So in this episode, I’m going to cover the three types of JV partnerships, how to structure win-win deals and common red flags to avoid. Let’s dive right in. So the three types of JV partnerships. First, we have a money partner.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build wealth through both the stock market and real estate investing while keeping your financial strategy balanced, this conversation is for you. I sat down with Ali Swart, a Certified Financial Planner with nearly 16 years of experience and an investor for over 18 years. She grew up in a lower-income family and learned early on the importance of financial stability. Ali started her investing journey in the stock market and later expanded into private money lending, multifamily private equity, and even cryptocurrency. In this interview, she shares her insights on diversification, making passive income work for busy professionals, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

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 here with Ali Swart. I’m so excited for this conversation because Ali brings a strong financial background to her real estate investing. She’s a Certified Financial Planner with years of experience in the industry, and she’s also an active investor in multiple asset classes. Ali, thank you so much for being here today!

Yeah, thank you so much for having me!

Ali, I’d love to start with your journey. How did you first get into real estate investing, and what inspired you to take that step?

If you’ve ever wondered how a busy physician balances a full-time career, financial freedom, and real estate investing, this conversation is for you. I sat down with Dr. Latifat, a practicing gastroenterologist and the founder of MoneyFit MD, to discuss her journey from paying off debt to building a thriving real estate portfolio. She shares how she and her husband strategically leveraged real estate to grow their net worth, manage properties while traveling the world, and create a life filled with choice and freedom. Whether you’re a high-income professional looking to secure your financial future or simply curious about real estate investing, this conversation is packed with insights and 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, I’m Adrienne Green, and today I’m here with Dr. Latifat. Get ready for insights from my good friend and amazing investor. I’m so excited to have her share her story with you. She has traveled the world with her family like I’m doing with mine, and there’s so much to learn from her journey. Thank you so much for being here with me today!

Thank you for having me! I’m super excited that you’re in Vietnam at the time of this recording. It’s a beautiful country, and I love that you’re doing what you do.

You’re so sweet! We are loving it here in Vietnam for sure. For a little backstory, Dr. Latifat and I met in our mastermind, GoBundance Women. I’ve been able to follow her journey for a few years now, and she’s truly transforming the lives of women physicians by helping them take control of their money, wealth, and freedom. Part of her journey has been her real estate investing, and I’m excited to have her share that with you. Latifat, can you start with your story?

Ever wondered what it takes to leave a stable corporate job and go all-in on real estate? Gabe Petersen did just that. After years at Microsoft, he took the leap into real estate investing, building a portfolio of mobile home parks, self-storage facilities, and RV parks. In this episode, Gabe shares his journey—starting with a disastrous first flip, finding his niche, and scaling a real estate business that gave him true financial freedom. We also dive deep into creative financing, building a remote investing team, and the systems that keep his business running smoothly. Whether you’re looking to scale or make your first deal, this episode is packed with strategies you can use right away!

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 here with Gabe Peterson. Get ready for insights to help you scale, systemize, and create more freedom. Let’s jump in! Gabe, I’d love for you to tell me a little bit about your real estate investing journey—how you got started and how you got to where you are today.

Yeah, Adrienne, thank you for having me on the show. Super excited to jump into this. Hopefully, I can drop some wisdom for someone just getting started in real estate. I got started in real estate back in 2014 with my first flip with a friend. Pretty much everything that could go wrong did go wrong. It was a triplex in Tacoma. One tenant had a grow house in their unit, which sent the energy bill skyrocketing. Another tenant stopped paying rent as soon as we bought it, and when we gave him an eviction notice, he flooded the unit before leaving. The third tenant was good, but we were left with a completely destroyed unit.

If you’re looking to scale your real estate investing and build a life of financial freedom, this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with the incredible Mandy McAllister to discuss her journey from medical device sales to full-time multifamily investor. Mandy shares her path to financial independence, how she discovered the power of mid-size multifamily properties, and the systems she’s used to scale her portfolio. If you’re an investor looking for practical insights, strategies, and the mindset shifts necessary for success, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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 am Adrienne Green and today we have with us the amazing Mandy McAllister. Thank you so much for joining me, Mandy.

So excited to be here, Adrienne.

We are going to have so much fun. I have known Mandy for years. She brought me into GoBundance Women, an awesome organization that has helped me scale my business opportunities, real estate investing, and ultimately create a life where I can travel all the time. Mandy was one of those important dominoes that set everything in motion. I’m so excited for her to share her story about her transformation, journey with multifamily investing, and expertise in community and networking. So guys, buckle up, pay attention, and let’s learn. Mandy, let’s start with your background. How did you get here? What did you do before real estate and what are you doing now?