In this high-impact episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May welcomes legendary note investor Eddie Speed—founder of Colonial Funding Group and NoteSchool—for a masterclass in building wealth with notes instead of rentals.

Guest Additional Info

Founder of NoteSchool and a leading educator in note investing, Eddie has over 40 years of experience helping investors diversify their portfolios by investing in mortgage notes. He can share strategies on managing risk, investing with limited funds, and finding opportunities even during economic downturns. Eddie is also the Owner and President of Colonial Funding Group LLC, which specializes in the acquisition and brokerage of discounted real estate-secured notes. Additionally, he is involved in private equity funds that acquire bulk portfolios of notes.

Highlights

• Why expenses are up and profits are down in today’s rental market

• How selling your rentals as owner-financed notes can 2X–3X your monthly cash flow

• The major differences between notes, rentals, and syndications

• Why today’s real estate investors need a strategy shift to stay ahead

• How private lenders can be the bank and eliminate tenant headaches

• A practical framework for exiting real estate tax-efficiently

• If you’re tired of managing properties or want more passive income without the hassle, this conversation is your blueprint.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com

• https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/

• Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com

• Call his office - 610-622-3121

• ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75

• Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession

• CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink

• Connect with Eddie Speed

• https://noteschool.com/

• FREE GIFT for listeners:

• Eddie is giving away a FREE course on note investing to Practical Wealth listeners: 👉 NoteSchool.com/practical

Special Listener Gift

• Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession

Review, Subscribe and Share

If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here

Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

• Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts

• Click here to subscribe with Spotify

• Click here to subscribe with RSS

In this powerful follow-up episode, Curtis May welcomes back seasoned investor and educator Fred Moskowitz to dive deeper into the world of note investing. You’ll learn how to stop thinking like a borrower and start acting like a bank—using private notes to build steady, secured income and true financial control.

Highlights

• Why note investing beats traditional rentals (without the 2 AM toilet calls)

• How to use Self-Directed IRAs to fund note purchases tax-free

• Key metrics to evaluate before buying a note

• Where to source quality performing and non-performing notes

• The biggest mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them)

• Why the next 5 years could be a golden age for private lending

• Whether you’re a passive investor, real estate professional, or just tired of Wall Street volatility—this episode will show you how to "Be the Bank."

• 📘 Fred’s book: The Little Green Book of Note Investing

• 🌐 Learn more: www.fredmoskowitz.com

Links and Resources from this Episode

• https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com

• https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/

• Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com

• Call his office - 610-622-3121

• ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75

• Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession

• CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink

• Connect with Fred Moskowitz

• fred@libertiesmanagement.com

• Gift : giftfromfred.com

Special Listener Gift

• Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession

Review, Subscribe and Share

If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here

Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

• Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts

• Click here to subscribe with Spotify

• Click here to subscribe with RSS

In this episode, Curtis May sits down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer, founder of Ideal Wealth Grower and host of The Ideal Investor Show. From military service to building a passive income portfolio, Axel shares how he helps aspiring investors reach their “time-freedom point” using the GROWER Method. You’ll learn why mindset trumps math, how to avoid common real estate traps, and the power of mentorship in accelerating your wealth journey.

Guest’s Info

Dr. Axel Meierhoefer is a former Air Force officer turned investor, coach, and founder of Ideal Wealth Grower. He is the author of The Shift in Coaching Dynamics and an international educator on real estate, mindset, and passive income strategy.

Highlights

• What the “time-freedom point” really means (and how to hit it)

• Why mindset is the first investment you need to make

• Axel’s GROWER Method for mentoring success

• Turnkey investing tips for busy professionals

• Key questions to ask before joining any coaching program

Links and Resources from this Episode

• https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com

• https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/

• Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com

• Call his office - 610-622-3121

• ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75

• Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession

• CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink

• Connect with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer

• Axel’s site: https://idealwealthgrower.com

• Axel’s podcast: The Ideal Investor Show

• Curtis May’s Money4Life Blueprint: www.practicalwealth.net

Special Listener Gift

• Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession

Review, Subscribe and Share

If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here

Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

• Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts

• Click here to subscribe with Spotify

• Click here to subscribe with RSS