This One Real Estate Strategy Saved My Family and Built Our Wealth

What would you do if your partner was given six months to live and your family’s financial future suddenly depended on you?

Kathy Fettke is a real estate investor, educator, and co-founder of Real Wealth, a company with over 88,000 members helping people build wealth through real estate, without charging for access. She’s also a podcast host on BiggerPockets’ On The Market, as well as The Real Wealth Show and Real Estate News for Investors, where she shares insights on market cycles, passive income, and real estate fundamentals.

Kathy is known for turning a personal financial crisis into a real estate empire, being an early advocate for passive income and remote investing, and helping thousands navigate the housing market with confidence. When she’s not speaking at events, underwriting deals, or recording podcasts, Kathy loves beach hikes, live music, family dinners, and the occasional almond croissant by the ocean.

Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Join the 88,000+ members of Real Wealth for free and get exclusive access to vetted teams, property deals, and a wealth of resources to help you skip the lines and invest smarter. Visit https://realwealth.com to get started today.

Chapters

00:00 Meeting Kathy Fettke, Malibu Origins and the Instagram DM Connection
 03:35 From NorCal to SoCal and How the Great Recession Sparked a Life Move
 07:01 Kathy’s Broadcasting Background and the Career Pivot into Real Estate
 10:46 Husband’s Health Scare, House Hacking and Taking Over the Finances
 15:04 Discovering Passive Income, Meeting Kiyosaki and Learning Market Cycles
 21:32 Mortgage Fraud in the Early 2000s and How Kathy Predicted the Crash
 26:18 Real Estate Investing Fundamentals and the Truth About Cash Flow Markets
 32:04 1031 Exchanges, Real Wealth Stories and Transforming Lives Through Investing
 38:20 What Makes Real Wealth Different, Membership Access and Ethical Investing
 42:40 Kathy’s Investment Rules, Syndication Mistakes and Playing the Long Game
 47:29 Real Partnership Wins, Business Red Flags and Avoiding the Ego Trap
 51:15 Lightning Round with Kathy, Preferences, Music, Mindset and Lifestyle Picks

Quotes:

“Think about what you would die for and live for it." – Kathy Fettke

“Cash flow only properties will make you broke." – Kathy Fettke

“If you do get cocky, you will get humbled." – Kathy Fettke

“The most important partnership? Choose your life partner wisely." – Kathy Fettke

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