Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing For Technology Professionals
Welcome to "Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing for Tech Professionals," the podcast that helps tech-savvy individuals secure their financial future through real estate. In the fast-paced world of technology, it's easy to overlook the power of real estate as a source of passive income. This podcast is here to change that.
In each episode, we'll break down real estate investment strategies in plain language, tailored to tech professionals like you. We'll cover topics like how to use your tech skills to make data-driven property decisions, generate passive income, manage risks, and maximize tax benefits. Plus, you'll hear inspiring success stories from fellow techies who've achieved financial freedom through real estate.
Hosted by real estate experts with tech backgrounds, "Path To Passive" simplifies real estate investing, making it accessible to anyone looking to create a passive income stream. Subscribe now and start your journey to financial independence through real estate. Your path to passive income begins here!
Episodes
100 episodes
#99 - How to Build Wealth Without Becoming a Landlord with John Casmon
What would you do if your company went under, not once, but twice? That’s exactly what happened to John Casmon, and it became the turning point that led him into real estate. In this episode, Steven sits down with John Casmon as he shares how h...
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#98 - Where Does The Money Come From?
Ever wonder how investments actually make money? In this episode of the Smart Tech Investor mini series, Steven keeps it simple and walks you through real examples—from apartments and self-storage to retail spaces, warehouses, land development,...
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19:09
#97 - What Luxury Real Estate Really Means and How to Sell Your Home for More with Debbi DiMaggio
Is luxury real estate really just about the price? In this episode, Steven Arita sits down with Debbi DiMaggio, real estate veteran, coach, and author, to unpack what truly defines luxury in today’s market. With over 35 years of experience in t...
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1:06:33
#96 - How Bitcoin Mining Became a Powerful Passive Income Strategy with Beau Turner
What if instead of buying more stocks or another rental, you could earn passive income from a machine that mines Bitcoin while you sleep? In this episode, Steven Arita chats with Beau Turner, founder of Abundant Mines, about how he went from re...
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1:09:38
#95 - Real Talk on Wealth, Purpose, and Starting Over with Damion Lupo
What does it really take to go from feeling lost with money to finally being in control? In this episode, Steven chats with Damion Lupo as he opens up about starting his first business at age 11, losing millions during the 2008 crash, and how t...
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53:53
#94 - From Fortune 500 to Real Estate Freedom with Niyi Adewole
Thinking about getting into real estate but not sure if you need a license, or if you should even invest outside your city? In this episode, Steven chats with Niyi Adewole, a former healthcare executive who left the corporate world to build his...
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50:48
#93 - Building Real Security Beyond the Stock Market with Patrick Grimes
Are your 401K, IRA, and company stock really enough to secure your future? In this episode, Steven Arita talks to Patrick Grimes, a former robotics engineer turned full-time investor, who shares how he went from losing it all in real estate to ...
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53:22
#92 - How To Think Like A Business Owner In Your Investments
What if your money could work harder than you do? In this episode, Steven flips the script on how we think about wealth. Instead of just chasing a bigger paycheck, we’ll talk about the power of ownership and why shifting your mindset can make a...
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#91 - How One Nurse Left Healthcare to Become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor with Maria Marks
What happens when a nurse shows up to a real estate seminar with an index card full of notes and leaves with a whole new vision for her life? In this episode, Steven Arita chats with Maria Marks, a former nurse who left healthcare to build a re...
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54:57
#90 - From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Wealth with Pete Schnepp
In today’s episode, Steven chats with Pete Schnepp, who went from losing his first home in the 2008 crash and getting hit with a lawsuit, to building a real estate portfolio with over 100 rental units. Pete opens up about the tough lessons that...
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45:57
#89 - How Passive Is Passive Income, Really?
In this episode, Steven shares a personal story that challenges the idea of truly passive income in real estate. After a conversation at RaiseFest, he reflects on his own rental experience, highlighting the unexpected time and stress involved. ...
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#88 - How to Build a Family Office for Real Estate Investors with James Bohan
In this episode, Steven chats with James Bohan, a CPA and founder of Stonehenge Accountancy, about how tech professionals can start building real, lasting wealth. James talks about his fast rise in corporate finance and how that led him to laun...
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48:56
#87 - Real Estate Success Through Action and Real Connections with Matthew Evan Teifke
In this inspiring episode, real estate entrepreneur Matt Teifke shares his 15-year journey marked by major wins, painful losses including a $4 million setback in cannabis investing, and the hard-earned lessons that followed. He emphasizes resil...
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47:54
#86 - Building Wealth Through Real Estate Syndication with Danny Flores
In this episode, Steven Arita sits chats with Danny Flores, the founder of Prime Capital, to talk about his journey from working construction jobs to leading large multifamily real estate deals. Danny shares how his early hands-on experience an...
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46:03
#85 - How Real Estate Investors Use the Tax Code to Keep More Cash with Dave Foster
In this episode, Steven Arita sits down once again with Dave Foster, a longtime real estate investor and tax expert, for another high-energy, no-fluff conversation about how to use the tax code to your advantage. Dave breaks down why the tax sy...
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1:08:06
#84 - What Smart Investors Should Know About Private Credit with Mike Sullivant
In this episode, Stephen Arita chats with Mike Sullivant from Aspen Funds about how private credit is opening up new ways to invest in real estate, especially for tech professionals who want to build wealth without taking on another job. Mike e...
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56:53
#83 - Navigating Real Estate for Tech Professionals with Neal Bawa
In this episode, Steven Arita chats with Neal Bawa, a former tech entrepreneur who found a smarter way to build wealth through real estate. Neal shares how he went from working a high-paying job in California to building a successful real estat...
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52:29
#82 - From Dirt to Dollars: Unlocking the Hidden Gold of Industrial Real Estate with Christopher Long
In this episode, Steven Arita talks with Christopher Long, a carpenter who turned his love for building into a business called Long Yards. Chris explains how Long Yards helps businesses by providing flexible storage spaces for things like equip...
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45:36
#81 - Why Smart Investors Choose to Be the Bank, Not the Landlord with Eddie Speed
In this episode, Steven Arita sits down with note investing expert Eddie Speed to unpack a smarter, less stressful way to invest in real estate—without becoming a landlord. With more than 45 years of experience, Eddie breaks down how buying dis...
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51:38
#80 - Straight A Real Estate: How Top School Districts Make Smart Investors Richer with Sean O’Dowd
In a conversation with Steven Arita, Sean O'Dowd, the founder of Scholastic Capital, talks about his special way of investing in real estate. He focuses on buying single-family homes in areas with great schools. Sean’s own experience of moving ...
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56:14
#79 - Investing in Affordable Housing: How to Build Wealth While Making an Impact with Peter Neill
In this episode, Steven Arita chats with Peter Neill, co-founder of GSP REI, about his journey into real estate investing, particularly in workforce and affordable housing. Peter opens up about transitioning from a media and marketing backgroun...
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57:19
#78 - Market Dynamics and Investment Strategies with Danny Kattan
In this episode, Steven Arita talks with Danny Kattan, co-founder of PIA Residential, about his 20-year journey in real estate. With over 400 properties and $400 million in assets, Danny opens up about how he made the leap from investment banki...
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1:21:51
#77 - The Power of Asset Management in Real Estate Investing with Wayne Courreges III
In this episode of the Path to Passive podcast, Steven Arita sits down with Wayne Courreges III, the managing principal of CREI Partners. Wayne talks about his journey, from his time in the Marine Corps to working at CBRE, and how he eventually...
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#76 - Multifamily Insurance Made Simple: Protecting Your Investment To Avoid Costly Mistakes with Jeff King
In today’s episode of the Path to Passive podcast, Stephen Arita sits down with Jeff King, an insurance expert from Ramey King Insurance, to discuss why having the right insurance is crucial for anyone investing in multifamily real estate. ...
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#75 - No Banks, No Problem: Creative Real Estate Hacks with Chris Prefontaine
In this episode, Steven Arita chats with Chris Prefontaine, an experienced real estate investor and coach, about the power of creative financing in building lasting wealth. Chris takes us through his journey, from starting in real estate in 199...
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