REL Freedom Podcast

John Collins - Buy a Home With $0 Down

John Collins is on a mission to help renters break the rent cycle and achieve homeownership with little to no money down. With nearly four decades of experience in real estate and sales, John found his true calling in homebuyer education, teaching everyday renters how to use grants and down payment assistance programs to buy homes they never thought were possible. Through his initiative, Own The Roof, he’s helped thousands of families move from renting to owning by closing the “possibility gap” and showing that you don’t need perfect credit, 20% down, or insider knowledge—just the right strategy. John now reaches renters nationwide through free webinars, practical education, and tools like NoDownPayment.app, where you can search over 2,500 homebuyer assistance programs available across the U.S. FOLLOW: https://owntheroof.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncollinshomebuyer/ https://www.youtube.com/@OwnTheRoof https://www.facebook.com/michiganhomesearch https://www.instagram.com/owntheroof/ 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

John Knowlton - From Success To Significance

John Knowlton is an entrepreneur, investor, and former pastor who has built his life and career around one core belief: better thinking leads to better outcomes. His bi-vocational journey spans building a wealth management firm that grew to over $1 billion in client assets—allowing him to retire at 51—while also serving as a pastor, teacher, and jail chaplain, where he saw firsthand how mindset shapes direction and destiny. Today, John works with CEOs and business owners to help them think more clearly and lead with purpose, drawing from his experience facilitating executive retreats and advising leaders. He’s also redefining legacy by involving his adult children in shared governance of family wealth through a mission-driven family board, while actively investing in value-add real estate projects in Bend, Oregon. John is the author of Thinking for Success, a newly released book that offers practical stories and insights to improve productivity, relationships, and long-term impact. FOLLOW 👇 https://abundantthoughtrevolution.com/ https://www.facebook.com/john.knowlton.56/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knowlton-516b828/ 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

Loodmy Jacques - From Port-au-Prince to Real Estate Powerhouse

Loodmy Jacques is a real estate entrepreneur who has built a standout, system-driven business in South Florida by blending high-touch service with modern technology. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he moved to the U.S. in 2004 and, through determination and the guidance of strong mentors, grew his career into The Jacques Real Estate Team, now serving clients across Palm Beach, Broward, and St. Lucie Counties. Known for delivering an elevated client experience, Loodmy has guided hundreds of buyers and sellers, earned more than 300 five-star reviews, and consistently performs at the top of his market.  His approach goes beyond sales, focusing on leadership, culture, and building businesses that run on systems rather than stress. Along the way, he’s created multiple income streams — including a property management operation overseeing 80+ homes, and personal portfolio of roughly 20 investment units, and investment opportunities for clients in emerging markets — and he shares practical insights on scaling beyond commissions, creative financing, and achieving real time and financial freedom while staying grounded as a husband and father. FOLLOW LOODMY 👇 https://www.loodmyjacques.com/ [https://www.loodmyjacques.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/loodmy-jacques-31a60614/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/loodmy-jacques-31a60614/] https://www.facebook.com/loodmy.jacques [https://www.facebook.com/loodmy.jacques] https://www.instagram.com/thejacquesteam/tagged/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thejacquesteam/tagged/?hl=en] SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅   http://relfreedom.tv [http://relfreedom.tv/] GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST! 📈 http://investwithelite.com [http://investwithelite.com/] PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS! 💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com [https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com/] BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com [http://eliteadvantageagent.com/] LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES 🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com [http://www.relfreedom.com/] FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT 💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/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 [http://www.eliteagentreferral.com/] JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfreedom [https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfreedom] SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST 🎧  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur [https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur] LET'S CONNECT 👉  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13 [https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13]  👉  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/ [https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/]  👉  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom [https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom]  🏠   Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com [https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com/]

Michael Russell - Short-Term Rentals, Hostels, and Hotels

Michael Russell is a seasoned real estate investor and hospitality entrepreneur who turned short-term rentals on Maui into financial freedom before scaling into hostel and hotel investing. As the co-founder of Howzit Hostels—the #1 small hostel in North America—and Malama Capital, he brings over 20 years of experience across short-term rentals, long-term rentals, commercial real estate, and hospitality assets. He shares how he sources and analyzes hotel deals, leads acquisitions, and is leveraging systems and AI to create efficient, high–cash flow hospitality investments with strong equity upside. Also a co-host of the Hotel Investor Playbook podcast, he offers practical insights for investors looking to transition from Airbnb-style rentals into hotels, build scalable businesses, and design unforgettable guest experiences—all while balancing entrepreneurship, family life, and island living in Maui. FOLLOW MICHAEL 👇 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reachmichael/ https://www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com/ https://www.malama-capital.com/ https://www.howzithostels.com/ 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 - Capital Raising Tips After 250+ Units Closed

Today we celebrate the closing of our newest acquisition, a 35 unit apartment in southern Minnesota. In addition, we cover some of the most important basics for those interested in raising capital for real estate. We break down the fundamentals of what investors actually want to know before they commit their money. From understanding the difference between equity and debt to navigating basic securities rules, structuring deals correctly, and building trust without a long track record, this conversation offers a clear, practical roadmap for anyone looking to scale through other people’s capital. We also cover how to find and attract the right investors, present deals with confidence, avoid common capital raising mistakes, and build long-term investor relationships that lead to repeat capital and sustainable growth. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or refining your approach, this episode delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately. Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Estate Leveraged) Freedom: Founded By Mike Swenson SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅   http://relfreedom.tv [http://relfreedom.tv/] GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST! 📈 http://investwithelite.com [http://investwithelite.com/] PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS! 💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com [https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com/] BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com [http://eliteadvantageagent.com/] LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES 🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com [http://www.relfreedom.com/] FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT 💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/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 [http://www.eliteagentreferral.com/] JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfreedom [https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfreedom] SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST 🎧  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574] 🎧  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDA3NjIyLnJzcw== [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDA3NjIyLnJzcw==] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur [https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur] LET'S CONNECT 👉  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13 [https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13] 👉  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/ [https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/] 👉  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom [https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom] 🏠   Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com [https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com/] Let's go get some REL Freedom together!