The Top of Mind podcast features top real estate industry insiders and experts to unpack the most important housing, real estate, mortgage data and trends that are shaping the housing market. Hosted by Altos founder Mike Simonsen and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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Smart real estate investing will give you the time and the money to live life on your own terms! We call that real wealth. Host Kathy Fettke is Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, author of the best selling “Retire Rich with Rentals" and the host of companion podcast, Real Estate News for Investors. Kathy Fettke launched this podcast in 2003 to share her own secrets and those of top experts in the real estate investing field. She along with guests like Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Doug Duncan, ...
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Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)
Jason Hartman with Scott Sharp & Daniel Miller
The mission of AIPIS is to properly educate real estate specialists and investors in the proven methods of income property investments as a road to building wealth. AIPIS Education Program Jason Hartman, internationally known investment property guru, had a vision. He wanted to share his 25+ years of real estate experience with a wider audience, so that they could benefit from everything he had learned. The idea for the Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist program grew out of Jas ...
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Housing Market Update: Rates, Inventory & Home Prices with Mike Simonsen
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25:10What’s really happening in the 2025 housing market? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke is joined by Mike Simonsen, founder and president of Altos Research, to break down the latest data on mortgage rates, housing inventory, and home prices. Mike shares real-time insights and expert analysis on where the market is headed, whe…
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Why Tarl Yarber Switched from Flipping to Buy and Hold Rentals
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28:20Ever wonder what will build you more wealth: flipping or holding real estate? Flipping expert Tarl Yarber shares why he transitioned from flipping hundreds of homes to building long-term wealth through buy and hold rentals. In this insightful conversation, he discusses how he got started in real estate investing, why he initially focused on flippin…
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Mid-Year Housing Market Update with Rick Sharga
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31:06It's time for a mid-year housing market update. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke is joined by one of the most respected voices in real estate — Rick Sharga, CEO of CJ Patrick Company and a leading housing market forecaster. Together, they break down the key trends shaping real estate so far this year, including: How the housing…
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From Single Family to Syndication: Matt Faircloth’s Blueprint for Real Estate Success
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30:55In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with seasoned real estate investor Matt Faircloth to explore how he went from buying single-family homes to building a multifamily empire through syndication. Matt shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, lessons he learned, and how he has pivoted in the current market cycle…
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Lessons in Single-Family Rental with Amherst’s Sean Dobson
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1:06:56In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Sean Dobson, the CEO and CIO of Amherst, to learn about the single-family rental business from a true market leader. Amherst is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and operating company with single-family residential, mortgage-backed securities, and co…
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Inventory is back to 2019 levels. Here’s what that means for 2025 (5/19/2025 Market Update)
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15:29Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A …
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How to Rebalance Your Real Estate Portfolio
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26:59Is it time for a portfolio rebalance? Learn how savvy real estate investors adjust their strategies for better cash flow, reduced risk, and long-term growth. Kathy Fettke talks with RealWealth Investment Counselors Leah Collich and Stacey Stegenga about how, when, and why to rebalance your real estate portfolio. They share real-life examples—includ…
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459: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA)
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31:59Jason welcomes Michael Gifford of Spilitero.com. They discuss the home equity investment industry, its growth, and the mechanics of Splitero's home equity investment product. They also discuss the geographical presence of their company, the regulatory environment, and the size and growth of the home equity investment industry. Additionally, they to…
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From IT to 11 Properties: How Tim Built Wealth Through Real Estate
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33:30Real estate investing, financial freedom, and passive income — this IT professional shares how he built a real estate portfolio from scratch using data, strategy, and a mindset shift. In this episode of the Real Wealth Show, Tim explains how he transitioned from traditional financial planning to real estate investing across Memphis, Kansas City, an…
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More Home Sellers and More Home Sales in May (5/12/25 Market Update)
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13:22Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A tr…
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Is Landlord Insurance a Smart Investment? Insights from Steadily CEO Darren Nix
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21:47Landlord insurance is an important tool for protecting your rental property, but many don't understand how it differs from homeowner insurance. In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Darren Nix, CEO of Steadily, to explore what landlord insurance is, what it covers, common misconceptions, and claims a landlord is most likely to file. Whether you'…
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Tackling the Affordability Crisis with Dr. Arpit Gupta
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37:32In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Dr. Arpit Gupta of NYU’s Stern School of Business. The two discuss Dr. Gupta’s important research on housing affordability, and the causes and cures of our unaffordable housing market. They uncover insights about which local regulations are the most negative for affordable hou…
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From Flipping Failure to Rental Success: How Sam Jo Rebuilt His Real Estate Portfolio
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23:13If you're interested in building a rental property portfolio, this episode of The Real Wealth Show is a must-listen. Kathy Fettke talks with Sam Jo, a RealWealth member who shares his powerful story of perseverance in the face of early real estate setbacks. After losing money on a house flip in 2007, Sam stepped away from real estate investing enti…
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Home Sales Disappoint at the End of April (5/5/2025 Market Update)
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13:52Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true…
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Which Real Estate Sectors Are Most Vulnerable? | Moody’s Analytics Economist Explains
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32:02What does Moody's Analytics have to say about shifting real estate market? Well not all sectors are moving in the same direction and telling the sam story. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke is joined by Dr. Ermengarde Jabir, Economist at Moody’s Analytics, to uncover which areas of real estate are most vulnerable right now. From…
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How to Use 1031 Exchanges to Build Wealth Through Real Estate
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26:02Looking to build wealth through real estate while deferring taxes? A 1031 Exchange could be your most powerful tool. In this episode, we break down exactly what a 1031 Exchange is, who it’s for, and how to use it to your advantage. We cover the key rules you need to follow, the strict timelines involved, and whether you need to reinvest in the same…
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Easter Driven Home Sales Dip Masks Recent Growth (4/28/25 Market Update)
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14:06Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true d…
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Real Wealth Member Story: 33 Doors, Velocity Banking, and Reaching Financial Freedom with Kyle Nott
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30:33Have you ever wondered how velocity banking can help you retire early with real estate? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, we catch up with Real Wealth member Kyle Nott, who was first featured in 2022. Since then, Kyle has dramatically transformed his investment strategy—scaling his portfolio to 33 rental doors, stepping away from syndication…
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Can a Home Warranty Save Cash Flow on a Rental Property?
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9:10Unexpected repairs can crush your cash flow—but a home warranty might help. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with expert Randy about how home warranties work, what they cover, and how they can reduce CapEx surprises for real estate investors. Whether you're hands-on or hands-off, this could be a smart tool to protect your…
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Why April home sales are ahead of last year (4/21/25 Market Update)
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16:31Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true dat…
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How to Build a Cashflow Machine Using the Co-Living Strategy with Miller McSwain
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25:00If you're looking for a way to boost cashflow through real estate, the co-living strategy might be the game-changer you’ve been searching for. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with Miller McSwain, a former rocket scientist who left his W-2 job to become a full-time real estate investor by building a cashflow machine with …
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458: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin
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18:14Then Jason and Les Rubin discuss the critical issues of entitlements, government size, and the tax code in relation to US economic stability. They explore the potential of converting Social Security to private accounts and the challenges of reforming the current entitlement programs, acknowledging the need for public education and a shift in attitu…
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From W-2 to Full Time Real Estate Investor at 35 with Mandy McAllister
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23:13Ever dreamt of ditching your W-2 job and diving into real estate full-time—especially with a family depending on you? On this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke sits down with GoBundance Women’s Mandy McAllister, who made that leap at age 35. After a divorce dealt a major blow to her net worth, Mandy rebuilt her financial foundation…
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