In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, Josh interviews Liviu Peter — a former 9-to-5er turned full-time real estate investor, flipper, and seasonal light show mogul. From flipping bungalows in Chicago to managing multifamily portfolios in Atlanta, Liviu shares the lessons, losses, and wins that shaped his journey to financial freedom.

Whether you're curious about apartment investing, build-to-rent strategies, flipping homes, or just want a blueprint for scaling a business through systems and processes—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

👉 Learn how Liviu:
- Got fired and used it to fuel his entrepreneurial journey
- Invested in a $10K/door apartment deal that beat his 6-figure job
- Built a family-friendly light show empire during COVID
- Decides who to hire—and when to fire
- Thinks about retirement income vs. social security
- And why just one deal can change everything

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In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with self-storage mogul Alex Quezada, who shares his 15-year evolution from hustling timeshare sales to owning 17+ self-storage facilities across multiple states. We dive deep into the strategies that built his empire — from creative financing and seller carrybacks to value-add plays and portfolio optimization. He breaks down how he transformed a $5.5M acquisition into a $9M asset in less than two years — and how you can do it too.

📦 Alex breaks down:
- His transition from wholesaling 100+ houses a year to commercial real estate
- How he built a self-managing storage empire using automation
- Why seller financing is his secret weapon
- How to find deals off-market and build equity fast

Whether you're a wholesaler looking to level up, or a passive investor eyeing your first commercial asset, this episode is full of gold.

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How do top investors get funding for flips, rentals, and new builds in 2025? In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, I sit down with James Gaskin from Renovo Financial to break down exactly how investors are securing capital in today’s market—even with higher rates and tighter lending.

We cover everything from how Renovo compares to banks, what it takes to get approved as a new investor, how DSCR loans work, and where savvy investors are placing their bets in a volatile market.

James also reveals insider strategies on:
- Fix & flip funding (with 0–15% down)
- Rental property DSCR loans
- The rise of new construction lending
- How to build a long-term relationship with a lender
- Avoiding rookie mistakes that get investors in trouble

If you’re serious about scaling your real estate business and want funding partners who think like investors, this is a must-watch.

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