REL Freedom Podcast

Mathew Owens - The $500 Million Playbook

Mathew Owens is a CPA, real estate investor, and founder of OCG Capital. He shares with us the strategies behind building a real estate empire that spans more than 1,500 units, over 1,000 home flips, and more than $500 million in loans to investors. Matt has also raised over $200 million in private capital, giving him a unique perspective on what separates successful investors from those who struggle to scale.  We dive into his disciplined approach to investing, including the 200-point due diligence checklist he uses to evaluate opportunities and minimize risk before committing capital. Matt shares lessons learned from decades of experience as both an active operator and passive investor, offering practical insights on finding quality deals, raising private money, building passive income, and creating long-term wealth through real estate. This episode is packed with actionable advice from someone who has successfully navigated nearly every corner of the real estate investing world. SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Thomas St John - From Firefighter To Financial Freedom

What happens when a firefighter working 24-hour shifts decides to build a future through real estate? Thomas St. John, founder of North Corp Capital, who also worked part of his career as a mailman, shares hear how he went from serving his community to building a successful multifamily investment company with over 20 years of experience in the trenches of real estate.  Starting with his first duplex back in 2006, Thomas steadily scaled his portfolio and eventually created a vertically integrated operation complete with in-house property management. Today, through North Corp Capital, Thomas specializes in multifamily investing, asset syndication, and helping investors grow wealth through strategic, risk-conscious real estate opportunities.  We dive into the lessons he’s learned about leverage, scaling responsibly, managing risk, and building strong investor relationships over the long haul. If you’re interested in multifamily investing, creating financial freedom outside of a traditional career, or learning what it really takes to scale a real estate business sustainably, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience. SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Cameron Tope - From W-2 To Rental Freedom

What if smarter property management—not just buying more properties—was the real key to financial freedom? Cameron Tope is the founder of Emerson Property Management, and also a real estate investor and entrepreneur who used rental properties to break free from the unpredictability of the oil and gas industry.  After seeing firsthand how unstable the corporate world could be, he began building a rental portfolio that would eventually allow him to quit his W-2 job and create life on his own terms. When he couldn’t find a property manager he trusted, he built his own company from the ground up. Today, he manages over 300 properties in Houston, owns more than 30 rentals himself, and successfully runs Emerson Property Management remotely—all while living in San Diego, California.  We break down how he scaled from investor to business owner, the systems that allow him to operate remotely, and why most landlords are losing money through poor management practices. If you want to build cash flow, create operational freedom, and turn real estate into a true wealth-building machine, this episode delivers the blueprint. SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Mike Swenson - How We Bought A 128 Unit Apartment!

We take you behind the scenes of our latest multifamily apartment acquisition—a 128-unit building we closed on for $6.6M—and break down every step of the deal: how we found and financed the property, the due diligence, the negotiation process, the renovation strategy, and the property's future. We share the numbers, projected challenges, and value-add opportunities that made this investment worth pursuing, while offering practical insights for both new and experienced investors. If you’ve ever wanted a firsthand look at how successful multifamily deals come together, this episode delivers a transparent, real-world blueprint for building wealth through apartment investing. SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Bree Hartman - From Gym Owner To Self-Storage

Bree Hartman was a successful gym owner, but after attending a self-storage conference, she decided it was time to jump in with both feet into real estate. In her first 12 months she acquired 2 self-storage facilities, and operates across Sacramento, Louisiana, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and the Sunbelt States. She is also the founder of Self Storage School, where she helps investors and W2 employees find, fund, and buy their first cash-flowing self-storage facility. Her 5 year goal is to own 12 facilities by June 2029, while remotely managing non-manned locations and working just 20 hours per week. Follow Bree 👇 https://www.selfstorageschool.com/bootcamp https://www.instagram.com/bree.theinvestor/ SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com