Real Estate Hustlers with Josh Appelman

Hosted by Josh E. Appelman

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Oct 2026

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On the Real Estate Hustlers Podcast, host Josh Appelman interviews real estate investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. Through in-depth conversations, 1-on-1 listener coaching calls, and news analysis, you’ll get a breakdown of real strategies that work for different niches and experience levels. Tune into the #1 real estate investing podcast every week to stay in the know.

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October 19, 202630 min

$2K to $120M AMO in 5 Years with Kevin Falk | Episode 185

🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode with Leading Nordic as Co-Founder & Principal, my deep local market knowledge is continuously put into practice, enhancing our portfolio and fostering new business opportunities. Our team's efforts focus on constructing high-value investment solutions that resonate with the complexities of the Seattle real estate landscape. We are also leading the Pacific Northwest in growth within property management. Takeaways: Kevin Falk built Nordic Partners into a $120M+ multifamily real estate firm. Learned the importance of understanding property operations from his mentor. Focuses on local markets he knows well, especially Seattle. Emphasizes buying properties at a strong basis and maintaining high occupancy. Success comes from having the right partners and a strong network. Uses AI and technology to improve property management and operations. Values honesty, good character, and extreme ownership in business. Advises new investors to build relationships, find mentors, and keep learning. Connect with Kevin: LinkedIn: ⁠Kevin Falk Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p

October 15, 202623 min

Building Wealth & Impact: The Multifamily Vision of Andrew Reichert | Episode 184

🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, Andrew Reichert is the CEO and Founder of Birgo, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm, with $312 million in assets under management across 3,400+ multifamily units. Through Birgo, he oversees a team of over 90 employees as they raise capital from investors and purchase and manage multifamily residential real estate. A passionate entrepreneur, Andrew has founded four companies and been part of several other start-ups. Additionally, he launched a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and is active in local nonprofits, including his church. Takeaways: Know Yourself – Andrew emphasizes self-awareness in business. Choose Wisely– Find an investment strategy that fits your goals. Do Your Research– Carefully evaluate every investment. Use the SMART Framework – Analyze structure, risks, and alignment. Know the Market– Understand market trends and opportunities. Build a Strong Team – Andrew highlights the value of reliable partners. Manage Risk – Educate yourself and always protect the downside. Connect with Andrew: LinkedIn: Andrew Reichert Facebook: ⁠Andrew Reichert Instagram: rhinoalign Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p

October 8, 202623 min

Cashflowing in Real Estate with Ryan Byrne| Episode 183

🔥Live Podcast Alert 🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, Ryan started with a career in finance, and his wife, Dr. Byrne, is a practicing Pediatric Cardiologist. Starting out like many of you, investing in single-family homes, they now actively manage over 1300 doors in the commercial multi-family space. Together, Ryan and Dr. Francesca Byrne are driven to prescribe prosperity by helping others build generational wealth through the world of cash-flowing commercial real estate. Takeaways: Multifamily creates scale and long-term wealth. Transitioning from single-family to multifamily can unlock bigger opportunities. Strong broker relationships are key to finding great deals. In-house management gives better control over operations and costs. Value-add strategies can significantly increase property value. Long-term holds and refinancing can build wealth and return investor capital. Partnerships and persistence are essential for growing in real estate. Connect with Ryan: LinkedIn: Ryan Byrne Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p

September 30, 202639 min

How To Make $10,549 Monthly Investing In Real Estate with Dustin Heiner| Episode 181

🔥Live Podcast Alert 🔥 On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dustin. Today's guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom, with 40+ SFH and 825 Apt Units from his 20+ years of investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income(opens in new tab), he has helped thousands of people to invest in real estate as well.He is also the founder of the AI-powered investing software IncomeBuilder.io, which helps investors make enough money to achieve financial freedom.Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and IncomeBuilder.io, Dustin Heiner! Takeaways: Started investing in real estate in 2006. Emphasizes the importance of building a business that owns real estate as inventory. Recommends making multiple offers to find the best deals. Believes in the principle of "buy real estate and wait" rather than waiting to buy real estate. Start by building a business and ensuring each property generates income. Offers a free course on real estate investing available at MasterPassiveIncome.com. Connect with Dusten: Facebook: @masterpassiveinc LinkedIn: ⁠DustinHeiner @thedustinheiner Connect with Josh Appelman Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/josh.appelman.108/⁠ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatehustler LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-e-appelman-97767973/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.appelmanproperties.com/⁠

September 7, 202629 min

W2 Engineer to over 2B in acquisitions with Lane Kawaoka| Episode 180

🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Lane Kawaoka, the owner of The Wealth Elevator, who has invested in over 10,000 units totaling $2.1B+ in real estate. He is a writer for Forbes, a Top-50 investing podcast host, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author who helps busy professionals build passive income, reduce taxes, and create long-term wealth through real estate investing. Takeaways: Lane: 10,000+ units (~$2.1B); Forbes writer, top podcaster, Amazon author. Engineer to investor (2009); scaled to multifamily via syndications (2015). Big assets = pro management; small rentals = time-heavy. Rising costs/rates → conservative underwriting, realistic assumptions. Ground-up builds = less immediate maintenance. Beginners: one asset class; avoid over-concentration; buy in downturns. Actionable episode; see Lane’s book, The Wealth Elevator. Connect with Lane: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/ Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p Sponsor: voucherhousing.com

September 1, 202630 min

Solving the affordable housing crisis with Dusten Hendrickson| Episode 179

🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dusten, who specializes in transforming real estate development through strategic land selection, wellness-focused design, and innovative project leadership. Passionate about creating spaces that enhance quality of life, I lead our team in delivering exceptional results for both investors and communities. Takeaways: Began with duplexes, expanded into custom homes Discovered syndication in 2017 to scale Development costs less than buying existing properties Prioritizes location and repeatable programmatic building Uses copy-paste interiors tuned to tenant feedback Skips gyms, adds washers, quartz countertops, appliances Advises starting small, learning, then scaling Connect with Dusten: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusten-hendrickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MailboxMoneyRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyre/ Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p Sponsor: voucherhousing.com

July 29, 202626 min

Scaling Freedom with Andrew Freed | Episode 178

🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥 In this episode, we will be talking with Andrew Freed, a specialist in multifamily properties in and around Worcester. He has helped a multitude of buyers obtain their first house hack and start their real estate investing journey. His expertise lies in creative financing, project management, house-hacking, multifamily investing, and self-management. I have a passion for teaching others about the power of real estate investing and financial literacy. My ultimate goal is to travel the world and help thousands of others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Takeaways: Left corporate job after Rich Dad Poor Dad inspiration Used HELOC to buy first three-unit Worcester property Scaled from house hacking to five hundred rental units Shifted to commercial loans based on property cash flow First syndication: seventy units, eight percent preferred return Leads thirty-person team using AppFolio, Trello, Drive Aims to add one hundred units, systematize management. Connect with John: LinkedIn: Andrew Freed, M.S.M, PMP Facebook: Andrew Freed Instagram: investorfreed Visit us at: Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

July 14, 202631 min

How to recover after losing $50million with Rod Khleif| Episode 177

🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Rod Khleif, a Sarasota-based multifamily investor, best-selling author, and top-ranked podcast host who rebuilt a real estate empire after losing $50M in the 2008 crash. Today, he leads one of the most successful real estate investing coaching communities with 260,000 student-owned units. He supports his mission of abundance through the Tiny Hands Foundation, which has fed more than 160,000 children. Rod combines his market knowledge with a strong personal comeback story. He offers clear, honest advice on building wealth that can withstand recessions. He also shares insights on setting goals and running purpose-driven businesses. This makes him a trusted voice in the community. Takeaways: He shared how his mindset helped him recover from a massive financial loss in 2008. Rod has owned over 2,000 houses and has a coaching program with students owning over 305,000 units. Rod advised new investors to educate themselves, get around successful people, and start taking action. Rod shared insights on AI’s impact on the workforce and real estate, suggesting that while there may be temporary job losses, new opportunities will arise. Connect with Rod: LinkedIn: Rod Kheleif Instagram: rod_khleif Visit us at: Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

June 22, 202618 min

Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis with Dusten Hendrickson| Episode 177

🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will be talking with Dusten Hendrickson, with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, design, construction, and syndication. His expertise includes structuring high-yield opportunities and guiding projects from concept to completion. Committed to sustainable, high-quality housing, I focus on addressing the affordable housing crisis through innovation, thoughtful design, and collaboration. Connect with Dusten: LinkedIn: Dusten Hendrickson Facebook: Mailbox Money RE Instagram: mailboxmoneyre Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com/ Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p

April 29, 202620 min

From Ironman Triathlons to Multifamily Real Estate with Nick Delmonico| Episode 176

🔥Live Podcast Alert🔥 🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, we will talk with Nick, who is the CEO and founder of IronFocus Investments, a firm specializing in acquiring multifamily real estate. With a background in finance and prior roles at JPMorgan and Bloomberg, he brings a data-driven, strategic approach to identifying and managing high-performing investment opportunities.His journey into real estate is rooted in a deep understanding of financial markets and shaped by his passion for endurance sports. As a dedicated Ironman triathlete, Nick applies the same principles of discipline, resilience, and long-term focus to every investment decision.At IronFocus, he is committed to sourcing and managing investments that deliver strong cash flow, tax advantages, capital appreciation, and risk-adjusted returns. He works primarily with busy professionals looking to grow their wealth passively through strategically acquired and actively managed multifamily assets. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him training for his next race or traveling with friends and family. Takeaways: Multifamily real estate investments First deal challenges and lessons Assisted living market growth AI's impact on the job market Lender-owned asset opportunities Networking in real estate Connect with Nick: LinkedIn: Nicholas Delmonico Instagram: nickdel140.6 Visit us at: Investor Portal: ⁠https://appelmangroup.investnext.com Website: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g ⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p⁠

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