Physicians and Properties

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Welcome to the Physicians and Properties Podcast, where we teach you how to leverage real estate investing to be happy and free in the hospital and at home. I am your host, Dr. Alex Schloe. Each week, we will bring you expert interviews and life-changing insights from incredibly successful physicians, healthcare workers, and real estate investors who have realized that investing in real estate can provide you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want. Listen in as we explore different real estate investment strategies, learn how to balance real estate investing and practicing medicine, and discover the secrets that others have used to obtain financial freedom. Whether you are a seasoned real estate investor or just starting out, heck, even if you are not a physician, I promise that you will learn something to help you become more successful, happy, and free. If you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/physiciansandproperties Website: https://physiciansandproperties.com/ Instagram: @physiciansandproperties Youtube: https://youtube.com/@physiciansandproperties Connect with Dr. Alex Schloe here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-schloe-md/ Instagram: @ aschloe3

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June 17, 2026Episode 15149 min

Beyond the 401(k): How High-Income Physicians Build Lasting Wealth with Lane Kawaoka

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if earning a high income was not enough to make you financially free?For many physicians, every dollar still depends on another shift, clinic day, call weekend, or patient encounter.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lane Kawaoka, author of The Wealth Elevator and host of the Wealth Elevator Podcast.Lane started his career as an engineer and built his first real estate portfolio by saving aggressively, house hacking, and investing in markets where the numbers made sense.He eventually grew to 11 rental properties before realizing that owning more individual homes would also mean more evictions, maintenance problems, management headaches, and liability.In this conversation, we discuss how investment strategies should change as your income, net worth, experience, and financial goals evolve.🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:✔️ How Lane used house hacking to begin building wealth✔️ Why investing out of state can create better cash-flow opportunities✔️ When individual rental properties become more work than they are worth✔️ How passive syndications may reduce management responsibilities and liability✔️ Why forced appreciation is more dependable than hoping for market appreciation✔️ How wealthy investors use real estate, private credit, private equity, and lower-risk assets✔️ Why tax planning can accelerate your financial-freedom journey✔️ How to diversify across multiple deals and market cycles✔️ What happens to your identity and purpose after reaching financial freedom🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:✅ Invest where the numbers make sense, not only where you feel comfortable✅ Your investment strategy should evolve as your wealth grows✅ Tax benefits should strengthen a good investment, not justify a bad one✅ Avoid concentrating too much of your net worth in one deal or asset class✅ Financial freedom is ultimately about gaining control over your time and choicesIf you’ve ever wondered why a strong physician income still does not make you feel financially free…Or if you are trying to determine whether your next step should be another rental property, a passive syndication, or a more diversified portfolio of alternative investments…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼—𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼.If you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

June 10, 2026Episode 15053 min

Traveling the World and Practicing Medicine on Your Terms With Dr. Latifat Akintade

🔁 Today, we’re bringing back a powerful replay episode with Dr. Latifat Akintade, a board-certified gastroenterologist, coach, and founder of Money Fit MD.This conversation is worth revisiting because it hits on something so many physicians are wrestling with:How do you build a life where medicine is part of your story… but not the thing that owns all of your time, energy, and freedom?In this episode, Dr. Latifat shares how she paid off six-figure student loans in just 2.5 years, built a real estate portfolio, and took a year-long trip around the world with her husband and three kids, all while continuing to practice medicine on her own terms.She breaks down her journey from burnout prevention to intentional living, and how real estate, financial clarity, and mindset helped give her the power to choose.💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:✔️ Why debt freedom is not the ultimate goal — freedom of choice is✔️ The four key questions every new attending should ask about money✔️ Why budgeting alone will not create freedom✔️ How one hour per week can change your financial trajectory✔️ How to work through money fear, scarcity, and shame✔️ The mindset shift required to take a sabbatical or travel the world✔️ How to calculate your “minimum viable expense” and design your dream life🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:✔️ Budgeting will not set you free — investing and intentionality will✔️ The power to walk away can make you a better physician✔️ Your calendar and finances reveal your values✔️ You do not need to be burned out to make a change✔️ The right people in your life matter more than having every step figured outWhether you’re dreaming about a sabbatical, thinking about entrepreneurship, building wealth through real estate, or simply wanting to feel less trapped by your job, this replay is absolutely worth your time.Dr. Latifat’s story is a reminder that money is just a tool. The real goal is freedom.This is a great one to revisit — especially if you’re ready to start designing a life where medicine supports your freedom instead of limiting it.Connect with Dr. Latifat AkintadeWebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

June 3, 2026Episode 1491 hr 2 min

Kids Calendars and Calm with Dr. Alex Schloe and Dr. Olga Deengar

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if the real return on your investment was not measured in cash flow, door count, RVUs, or business growth… but in the moments you did not miss?In today’s episode, we’re sharing a special presentation from Dr. Alex Schloe and Dr. Olga Deengar on how busy physicians, entrepreneurs, and parents can build a meaningful family life while still pursuing big professional goals.Dr. Alex Schloe is a family medicine physician, Air Force veteran, real estate investor, founder of Physicians and Properties, and co-founder of The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind.Dr. Olga Deengar is a hospitalist, certified life coach, entrepreneur, and mother of three young boys who coaches women physicians and professionals on how to thrive in life, family, and career.In this presentation, Dr. Alex and Dr. Olga talk about what it actually looks like to be present with your spouse and kids while building a career, growing a business, practicing medicine, and managing the demands of everyday life.They discuss why “work-life balance” may not be the right goal, why intentionality matters more than perfection, and how to build family systems that protect your most important relationships.From morning routines and household delegation to family dinners, travel, phone boundaries, and creating meaningful memories with your kids, this episode is full of practical strategies for building a family life that actually feels like the life you wanted to create.🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:✔️ Why work-life balance may be the wrong framework for high-achieving physicians✔️ How to build independence and responsibility in your kids✔️ Why your household should have systems just like your practice or business✔️ How to identify the “glass balls” and “rubber balls” in your life✔️ Why outsourcing, automating, and delegating at home can protect family time✔️ How to create non-negotiable rhythms like family dinners, date nights, and bedtime routines✔️ Why travel with kids is one of the best investments you can make✔️ How to be more present at home instead of mentally stuck at work🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:✅ The people who matter most usually do not send calendar invites✅ Your career will take every hour you give it✅ Presence has to be scheduled, protected, and practiced✅ Outsource the rubber balls so you can protect the glass balls✅ Your home deserves systems just like your business does✅ Family trips create stories your kids will carry for life✅ The real ROI is measured in dinners, bedtimes, trips, and moments you did not miss𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲.If you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

May 27, 2026Episode 14818 min

Why Doctors Should Pay Attention To Residential Assisted Living With Dr. Alex Schloe

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if residential assisted living was not just an investment opportunity… but an extension of the work physicians are already doing?In today’s solo episode, Dr. Alex Schloe breaks down why physicians may be one of the best-positioned groups in America to help solve the growing senior housing crisis.After a powerful clinic visit with an 84-year-old patient who had fallen twice and was afraid to tell her family, Alex reflects on what physicians see every week: seniors quietly losing independence, families making care decisions in crisis, and a system that is not keeping up with demand.With 77 million baby boomers aging into a senior care system that was never built to handle them, residential assisted living offers a powerful opportunity to combine real estate, cash flow, clinical insight, and meaningful impact.In this episode, Alex walks through what residential assisted living is, why smaller home-like care models are so needed, and how physicians can use their credibility, clinical lens, referral network, regulatory experience, and mission-driven mindset to build or invest in homes that serve seniors with dignity.🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✔️ Why the aging baby boomer population is creating a massive senior housing need ✔️ What residential assisted living is and how the model works ✔️ Why physicians have a unique advantage in this space ✔️ How clinical credibility can build trust with families, referral sources, lenders, and operators ✔️ Why residential assisted living can be both a cash-flowing asset and a meaningful mission ✔️ How physicians can own or partner in assisted living homes without becoming the day-to-day caregiver🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✅ Physicians already understand the residents these homes are built to serve ✅ Clinical credibility is a major trust advantage in senior care ✅ The senior housing supply is not keeping pace with demand ✅ Residential assisted living can create income, freedom, and impact ✅ Financial freedom does not have to mean quitting medicine ✅ One well-run home can change the lives of residents, families, and ownersIf you have ever cared for an aging patient, helped a family navigate a care crisis, or wondered whether there is a better way to use your medical training outside the traditional healthcare system…Or if you have ever wanted real estate to create more freedom while still doing work that deeply matters…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆.Connect with Dr. Alex SchloeRALRoomIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

May 20, 2026Episode 14748 min

From First Airbnb To 160+ Units With Dr. Debasmita Das and Naren Roy

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if the fastest way to build real estate confidence was not reading another 10 books… but finally taking action?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debasmita Das and Naren Roy, the husband-and-wife team behind Boston Rise Capital.Deb is a double board-certified pathologist, fellowship trained at Harvard, who completed medical training in India before repeating residency and fellowship in the United States. Naren is a technologist, engineer, and former product leader who spent years building software products across startups and major technology companies.Together, they started with short-term rentals, quickly realized the power of real estate, and scaled into multifamily syndications — growing to more than 160 units in roughly 18 months.In this conversation, we talk about fear, physician perfectionism, imposter syndrome, taking action before you feel ready, building a business as a couple, using systems to manage properties remotely, and how real estate can create more time freedom, flexibility, and generational wealth.🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✔️ How Deb and Naren got started with their first Airbnb ✔️ Why they quickly shifted from short-term rentals into multifamily ✔️ How they scaled to 160+ units in roughly 18 months ✔️ Why fear and perfectionism keep many physicians from taking action ✔️ How systems, automation, and the right partners make real estate easier to manage ✔️ What building a business together has taught them about marriage, family, and legacy🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✅ You do not need all the answers before you start ✅ Real estate confidence is built through action ✅ Community and proximity can accelerate your growth ✅ Systems make remote investing possible ✅ Real estate is about more than money — it is about freedom, options, and familyIf you’ve ever felt like you need to read one more book, attend one more conference, or fully master every detail before buying your first property…Or if you’ve ever wondered whether it is possible to build wealth outside of medicine without completely walking away from your career…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲.Connect with Dr. Debasmita Das & Naren Roy:WebsiteLinkedInLinkedInIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

May 13, 2026Episode 14644 min

From Direct Primary Care To Real Estate With Dr. Amy Couturier

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if real estate was not just an investment strategy… but a learnable skill that could help physicians create more freedom, flexibility, and long-term wealth?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Couturier, a general pediatrician, entrepreneur, former direct primary care physician, and now real estate professional based in Traverse City, Michigan.Amy’s journey started long before medicine. Growing up, she watched her immigrant parents build wealth through real estate, collect rent checks, work on properties, care for tenants, and model what it looks like to take risks, work hard, and build something meaningful for your family.In this conversation, we talk about physician identity, entrepreneurship, the emotional difficulty of stepping outside the traditional medical path, using physician loans creatively, evaluating investment properties, and why physicians need trusted advocates when buying real estate.🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✔️ How Amy’s early exposure to rentals shaped her view of money, risk, and ownership ✔️ Why her parents’ immigrant story deeply influenced her work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset ✔️ How Teach For America helped shape her path into pediatrics ✔️ The challenges of running a solo DPC practice as a physician, wife, and mother ✔️ How physician loans can become a powerful real estate tool ✔️ What physicians should look for when evaluating short-term rental and investment properties ✔️ Why having a physician realtor can help protect doctors from being taken advantage of🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✅ Real estate is a learnable skill, just like medicine ✅ You are not your profession, and your identity can be bigger than your job title ✅ Physicians do not have to stay trapped in one version of success ✅ Starting slowly can reduce risk and help you build confidence ✅ Physician loans can offer unique financing opportunities if you know where to look ✅ The right property should match your goals, risk tolerance, and desired lifestyle ✅ Great real estate decisions start with clarity, not just chasing deals ✅ A trusted realtor who understands physicians can be a major advantageIf you’ve ever wondered whether it is okay to love medicine but still want more freedom…Or if you’ve ever thought about real estate but felt unsure where to start…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀.Connect with Dr. Amy Couturier:LinkedInInstagramIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

May 6, 2026Episode 14557 min

How To Buy A Cash-Flowing Business As A Physician with Dr. Chiagozie Fawole

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if buying an already profitable business could accelerate your path to financial freedom faster than starting from scratch?In today’s episode, I’m joined by returning guest Dr. Chiagozie Fawole, pediatric anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of the STR Blueprint, and now an active voice in the world of business acquisition. This conversation picks up where our last episode left off, but this time we go deep into why buying businesses has become such an exciting long-term wealth-building strategy for physicians. Chiagozie shares how she first got introduced to business buying during the pandemic, why it took time to truly see herself as a buyer, and what changed when she started understanding the numbers. We dive into physician identity, evaluating opportunity, buying versus building, roll-up strategies, financing options, due diligence, and why physicians may have far more leverage in this space than they realize. 🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✔️ Why buying a business can create significantly more cash flow than many traditional investments ✔️ The five criteria she uses to evaluate businesses worth buying ✔️ Why buying can often be less risky than building from scratch ✔️ How roll-ups and valuation multiples create massive upside in business acquisitions ✔️ What physicians need to understand about SDE, EBITDA, and business valuation ✔️ The many ways to finance a business, including SBA, seller financing, and physician practice loans ✔️ Why physicians should look in their own field first when exploring acquisitions🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✅ Buying the right business can give you cash flow from day one ✅ A bigger business is often better than a tiny one because it can support an operator and true scalability ✅ Physicians may be uniquely positioned to buy and improve healthcare-related businesses ✅ Financing a business can be far more flexible than most people realize ✅ Great deals are made in due diligence, not just in the initial offer ✅ Clarity on your goals and buy box matters before you start chasing deals ✅ The right acquisition can create both freedom now and wealth later If you’ve ever wondered whether physicians can build wealth outside of medicine, but still are not sure what it looks like to buy a business the right way…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.Connect with Dr. Chiagozie FawoleLinkedInWebsiteFacebookIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

April 29, 2026Episode 14448 min

You Are More Than Just A Doctor With Dr. Steven Bishop

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if the biggest thing holding physicians back is not a lack of intelligence or opportunity but a limiting belief that they are “just doctors”?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Steven Bishop, board-certified internist, former academic leader at VCU, founder of a direct primary care practice, interim CEO and CMO of Commonwealth Sterile Solutions, and an investor in both real estate and Bitcoin. This conversation felt especially full circle for me because Dr. Bishop was actually one of my clerkship directors back in medical school. Steven shares his journey from academic medicine to concierge medicine to launching a “practice without walls” direct primary care model built around house calls, family, faith, flexibility, and freedom. This conversation is about a lot more than career transitions. We talk about physician identity, entrepreneurship, direct primary care, investing, startup leadership, faith, family, mission work, and the courage it takes to stop settling for the default path and start building a life that is more aligned, intentional, and free. 🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✔️ Why many physicians are far more capable of leading and building than they realize ✔️ How fear, debt, and limiting beliefs keep doctors stuck in careers that no longer fit ✔️ Dr. Bishop’s transition from academic medicine to concierge medicine to direct primary care ✔️ How he built a low-overhead, house call-based DPC practice designed around lifestyle and flexibility ✔️ Why investing early can create optionality and make career pivots less risky ✔️ What physicians can learn from startup leadership and building mission-driven companies ✔️ Why doctors should have a larger voice in shaping healthcare businesses and systems ✔️ How faith, family, and mission work have shaped Dr. Bishop’s view of success 🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✅ You are not “just a doctor.” Physicians are capable of leading, building, and investing at a very high level ✅ Financial freedom is really about optionality and having more choices ✅ Investing early can create the breathing room needed to make aligned career changes ✅ Direct primary care can be structured around the lifestyle and family priorities you actually want ✅ Faith, service, and family can be central drivers in how you build your career ✅ Real freedom is built slowly through intentional decisions, not overnight success If you’ve ever felt like there has to be more than the traditional physician path…but still are not sure what it looks like to build a life on your own terms…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 “𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿” 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲.Connect with Dr. Steven Bishop:WebsiteXIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

April 22, 2026Episode 14341 min

Why Residential Assisted Living is The Future With Dr. M. Craig Moffett

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.🔁 Today, we’re bringing back a replay episode that is packed with practical wisdom on real estate, purpose-driven investing, and one of the most compelling opportunities in senior housing. Welcome back to another episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast! 🎙️ Today, Dr. Alex Schloe dives into an incredible conversation with Dr. Craig Moffett, a family medicine physician from rural Mississippi who’s making waves in both healthcare and real estate.Dr. Moffett’s career is nothing short of inspiring—he balances his work in the clinic, hospital, ER, and long-term care facilities while also serving as the director for three nursing homes. But that’s not all—Dr. Moffett has built an impressive portfolio of 11 properties over the past six years, including a residential assisted living (RAL) home.In this episode, Dr. Moffett shares his journey, from starting in real estate to managing a thriving RAL business, and provides actionable advice for physicians looking to enter the world of real estate investing. If you’re curious about how doctors can successfully manage care homes and build passive income streams, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!What You’ll Learn:➔ Balancing Medicine and Real Estate: How Dr. Moffett juggles his busy medical career and a thriving real estate portfolio.➔ Residential Assisted Living Insights: Why RAL homes are a fantastic investment opportunity and how physicians can provide exceptional care while generating income.➔ Building a Network: Tips for finding like-minded individuals to partner with in real estate ventures.➔ Lessons from 11 Properties: Dr. Moffett’s biggest takeaways from six years of real estate investing.➔ Physicians in Care Homes: The unique advantages doctors bring to owning and operating residential assisted living homes.Key Takeaways:➔ Residential assisted living is not only a lucrative investment but also an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents.➔ Networking is key—building relationships can help you find deals, resources, and partners to grow your portfolio.➔ Balancing real estate and medicine is possible with the right strategies and team in place.Subscribe and Stay Updated:If you’re inspired by Dr. Moffett’s story and want to explore how real estate can transform your life, subscribe to the Physicians and Properties Podcast! Don’t forget to leave a five-star review to help other physicians find these life-changing insights.Connect With Dr. Craig Moffett:LinkedInIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind

April 15, 2026Episode 14248 min

Why Burnout Is Often An Alignment Problem, Not A Time Problem With Dr. Olga Deengar

🎙️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲.💡 What if physician burnout is not just about long hours but about living out of alignment with the life you actually want?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Olga Deengar, board-certified hospitalist in the U.S. and Canada, certified life coach, founder of Coach Olga MD, creator of the DAMA Method, and host of the Coffee Play Date Podcast. Olga shares her journey from working 70-hour weeks as a full-time hospitalist to navigating a major identity shift when she became a full-time mom after moving to Florida. What followed was a powerful reframe around mindset, purpose, and building medicine on her own terms. This conversation is about a lot more than burnout. We dive into identity, vision, boundaries, entrepreneurship, and the courage it takes to stop living on autopilot and start building a life that feels more intentional, aligned, and free. Olga also shares how she built her coaching business, developed the DAMA framework, created alternative income streams, and began practicing medicine in a way that better fits the life she actually wants. 🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✔️ Why burnout is often more about misalignment than just working too many hours ✔️ How Olga navigated the identity shift from full-time physician to full-time mom ✔️ The DAMA framework: Driven, Aligned, Building Momentum, and Taking Action ✔️ Why vision setting is essential if you want to practice medicine on your own terms ✔️ How to use “net time” and small habits to build momentum in a busy season ✔️ Why community, accountability, and mentorship can accelerate your growth ✔️ How Olga built the confidence to launch her coaching business and podcast ✔️ Why setting boundaries and reclaiming your time, energy, and confidence matters so much for women physicians 🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✅ Burnout is often a signal that something in your life is out of alignment ✅ You do have a choice in how you practice medicine and build your life ✅ Clear vision plus small, consistent action creates real momentum ✅ The right community can dramatically accelerate courage and growth ✅ Building alternative income streams can create more flexibility and fulfillment ✅ Real freedom comes when your time reflects your values and priorities If you’ve ever felt stuck between medicine, family, identity, and the desire for something more…but still are not sure what it looks like to build a life on your own terms…𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲. Connect with Dr. Olga Deengar:LinkedInWebsiteFacebookInstagramIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind