The Will Frederick Podcast

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Listen in as I discuss Real Estate, wealth building, money & life! I'll share statistics that the market is giving us along with my opinions based on my 13+ years' experience as a licensed realtor... I give a road map formed from my start in investing and starting my businesses, as well as give practical tips & tools that have brought me success! Brought to you by First Access Mortgage, your home loan recourse!

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May 21, 202642 min

Owning 17 Rentals with 6 Kids

How do you scale a real estate portfolio to 17 doors, manage continuous house flips, and survive the day-to-day chaos of raising six kids under the age of ten?In this episode of the Will Frederick Podcast, Will sits down with his youngest brother, top-producing real estate agent and seasoned investor Jeff Frederick. Jeff pulls back the curtain on how he transitioned from manual construction labor into a thriving investment business built on private lending and strategic partnerships.Jeff shares the exact shift in mindset that required him to "buy back his time" and stop swinging the hammer on his own properties. From navigating handshake deals built on 100% trust to converting an absolute nightmare foreclosure into an incredibly lucrative $25,000-per-partner payday, Jeff explains how prioritizing other people’s needs will naturally secure your own wealth building legacy.Whether you're an aspiring flipper trying to find private money, a busy parent wondering how to scale your business, or an entrepreneur struggling to delegate tasks to a team, Jeff’s blueprint on slow-and-steady legacy wealth provides the real-world strategy you need to hear.Updated YouTube Chapters00:00 - Meeting the Bookends: Introducing Jeff Frederick02:15 - Graduating into the Great Recession: The Construction Roots04:10 - [SPONSOR PLACEHOLDER] Building with the Right Team05:40 - Running and Gunning: Turning an Agent License into Investment Deals08:05 - The Power of Organic Partnerships: 17 Rentals with Zero Conflict11:30 - Scaling to Match a Legacy: 6 Kids under 1015:00 - The Pivot into Flipping: Managing Hidden Chaos and Medical Bills18:50 - Institutional Hard Money vs. Trust-Based Private Lending22:15 - "Clarity is Power": Keeping Handshake Agreements and Promissory Notes Legal26:40 - Putting Partners First: Why Sowing and Reaping Dictates Profit Splits31:05 - The $57,000 Seed: Building a Referral Tree by Doing the Right Thing34:55 - Dropping the Hammer: Learning to Delegate Construction to Subs39:40 - Buying Back Your Time: Figuring Out Your Actual Dollar-Per-Hour Value44:15 - The Shovel Realization: Why Doing It Yourself is Often Stupid48:30 - The Turning Point Deal: How a Sheriff’s Sale Foreclosure Sparked a $25k Payday51:45 - Navigating the Real Estate Sheriff’s Sale: Auction Rules and Cash Proofs

April 23, 2026Episode 432 min

I’m Scared of Everything & I Still Own 7 Rentals

"I'm not bold. I'm scared of everything." Meet Jenny Frederick. She’s not your typical "alpha" real estate mogul. She’s a small business owner who built a 7-door rental portfolio through panic attacks, tree-fall disasters, and zero "investor jargon."In this episode, Will sits down with his sister Jenny to pull back the curtain on the "Peace and Security" path to wealth. If you've ever felt like you aren't "investor-ish" enough to get started, this conversation is for you.What you’ll learn in this episode:The "Mommy Loan": How Jenny used family creativity to fund her first deal.Investing for Cowards: Why being risk-averse can actually make you a better investor.The $0 Down Strategy: How Jenny bought 4 houses without spending a single dime of her own savings (using HELOCs and equity).Worst Case Scenario: What happens when a tree crushes your uninsured rental house? (And the miracle that followed).One Door at a Time: Why you don't need an "Empire" to find financial freedom.00:00 - The "Will Ferrell" Debate: Why Will Hates the Legend02:15 - "Bad Rap": Comedy, Initials, and The Office03:50 - [SPONSOR] Building Wealth Your Way 05:10 - Meet Jenny Frederick: The "Non-Investor" Success Story07:45 - "I’m Scared of Everything": Investing with Anxiety10:15 - 7 Doors in 10 Years: The Portfolio Breakdown13:30 - The "Mommy Loan" & The First Step (Iowa St. House)17:05 - The "Shell Game": Self-Employment vs. Bank Financing21:40 - The HELOC Strategy: Buying Houses with $0 Out of Pocket25:50 - Worst Nightmare: The Uninsured Tree Disaster30:15 - Turning a Crisis into a Payday: The Insurance Miracle35:20 - Peace vs. Empires: Finding Your Own Comfort Zone41:10 - Believing You Can Do It: How to Start Small45:45 - What Financial Peace Means for a Single Business Owner49:30 - Final Advice: Get Wisdom, Then Pull the Trigger

March 20, 2026Episode 349 min

ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: How to Never Pay Taxes on Real Estate (1031 Exchange Secrets)

Stop paying the "Success Tax" on your real estate deals. In this episode of the Will Frederick Podcast, we sit down with tax expert Bob Norton (Norton Accounting Services) to deconstruct the 1031 Exchange.If you are a real estate investor, this is the single most powerful tool in your arsenal to build generational wealth and keep your investment "snowball" rolling without the IRS taking a 40% cut.What you’ll learn in this episode:The "Golden Rule" of 1031s: Why you MUST call your accountant before you close the deal.The 45-Day & 180-Day Deadlines: Missing these dates could cost you hundreds of thousands.The "Parking" Strategy: Bob’s high-level tactic for when you can’t find a replacement property in time.Flippers vs. Investors: Why the IRS treats your "inventory" differently and how to plan around it.The Step-up in Basis: How to eventually wipe out your tax bill entirely for your heirs.Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey toward financial freedom, this deep dive into Section 1031 will change how you look at your portfolio.Connect with Will Frederick:https://www.instagram.com/thewfteam/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Why Tax Planning beats Tax Preparing2:15 - What exactly is a 1031 Exchange?4:30 - The #1 Mistake: Calling your CPA too late7:45 - Running the numbers: When a 1031 isn't worth it11:20 - Dealer vs. Investor: Why flippers can't use 1031s15:10 - The "Like-Kind" Rule explained18:40 - The 5-Year Rule for personal residences22:15 - Deadlines: The 45-day identification window28:30 - Pro Tip: The "Parking" Strategy with "Financial Friends"#RealEstateInvesting #1031Exchange #TaxStrategy #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #CapitalGains #FinancialFreedom #WillFrederickPodcast

February 19, 2026Episode 21 hr 15 min

Why 90% of Wealth Building is Just Psychology

Is real estate investing all about the numbers, or is it a mind game?In this episode, I’m joined by my cousin and longtime friend, Ryan Shields. Ryan isn’t a "guru"—he’s a real investor who transitioned from fixing up his primary residences to managing a rental portfolio. We go deep into the psychological hurdles that stop most people from ever buying their first property.We discuss the reality of "Analysis Paralysis" and how Ryan overcame it by running 50 "pretend" deals before finally pulling the trigger. Ryan also shares how he achieved infinite returns on his second property using a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) and the BRRRR method.But it’s not all wins. Ryan gets vulnerable about a massive sewer main repair that drained his savings and shook his confidence. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re "tough enough" for the rental business, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we cover:How to use your primary residence to fund your first investment.The math behind "Infinite Returns" and why cash flow isn't the only metric.Overcoming the fear of risk and building "confidence muscles."The $20k repair: How to handle major setbacks without quitting.Why tracking your Net Worth monthly is the ultimate "why" for long-term wealth.Resources Mentioned:The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselThe Art of Spending Money by Morgan HouselSame as Ever by Morgan Housel#RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #HELOC #RentalProperties #Mindset #PassiveIncome #BRRRR

January 22, 202640 min

The 2 Investing Philosophies | Robert Kiyosaki vs Dave Ramsey

In this episode of The Will Frederick Podcast, Will sits down with his brother Jeremy Frederick for an honest, no-fluff conversation about two very different investing philosophies — and why both can work.Jeremy takes a debt-free, pay-cash, slow-and-steady approach inspired by thinkers like Dave Ramsey, while Will leans into leverage, assets, and scale, a style often associated with Robert Kiyosaki. Same upbringing. Same values. Completely different execution.This episode isn’t about who’s “right.” It’s about understanding risk, personality, peace of mind, speed, and long-term consistency — and choosing a strategy that actually fits you.If you’ve ever been stuck between playing it safe and scaling faster, this conversation will help you think more clearly about what “better” really means.What we coverCash vs leverage: two real-world investing strategiesWhat “risk” actually means (and why it’s different for everyone)Why personality matters more than tacticsThe role of emergency funds, buffers, and peace of mindRental properties vs index fundsForced savings vs intentional disciplineWhy starting matters more than picking the “perfect” strategyHow family, mindset, and life goals shape financial decisionsSponsorsNorton Accounting Services — Strategic tax planning and accounting for people building real wealth, not just filing returns. Fleur de Lis — Proud supporter of local business and The Will Frederick Podcast. lid.media — Helping businesses grow through content that actually matters. Strategy, filming, editing, and execution — all done for you.Join the conversationAre you Team Cash or Team Leverage? Drop a comment below and let us know — and tell us why.👍 Like the video 📩 Subscribe for more conversations on real estate, wealth, money, and life 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode

December 18, 202541 min

Why Hospitality Built Saul Rubio’s Restaurant Empire

In this episode of The Will Frederick Podcast, Will sits down with Saul Rubio — the founder behind La Carreta and a major part of Hammond’s restaurant story — to talk about what it really looks like to build something from nothing.Saul shares his journey from a tiny rural town in central Mexico (his “Laguna Beach”) to the U.S., where he learned construction, sales, and eventually took a leap of faith that led him to Hammond. From opening his first location downtown (where others couldn’t make it work), to rebuilding after Hurricane Ida, to growing into a restaurant group of 18 locations, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons on grit, hospitality, community, and leadership.If you’ve ever wondered what separates people who try from people who build, this one’s for you.Stay connected👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken that ended up changing everything?🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode.

November 20, 202536 min

Is NOW the Right Time to Buy a House Buyer Specialist Reveals What You’re Missing

Is now the right time to buy a house?In this episode, Will Frederick interviews buyer-specialist Imani Earl to dig deep into one of the biggest questions in real estate right now: Should you buy a home today, or wait for a “better” moment?🔍 What we cover in this video:• Why timing the market exactly is nearly impossible — and what you should focus on instead.• How to “marry the house, date the rate” — and why the rate isn’t the only thing.• The biggest buyer hesitations we’re hearing today — and how to overcome them.• How homeownership can build wealth, not just a place to live.• The surprising parallels between acting and real-estate: how Imani’s acting career prepared her for success as a buyer specialist.• Practical tips to get started, even if you “think you’re not ready.”💬 If you’re wondering things like: “Are rates going to drop?” “Will I miss out if I wait?” “What’s the right house for me?” — this is for you.📌 Want help buying a home?Reach out to Emonie and the team for a no-pressure consultation. (Link/contact info)✅ Don’t forget: Like, Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode where we help you make smarter real-estate moves.

October 23, 202518 min

What buyers need to know in today’s market

What if holding onto your 3% mortgage is costing you more than you think?In this episode of The Will Frederick Podcast, we sit down with veteran lender Richard Linassa, founder of Core Lending, to break down the current housing market, interest rate myths, and how to make smart real estate decisions right now.With 30+ years of experience, Richard has seen it all — booms, crashes, and everything in between. He shares critical advice for buyers, sellers, and anyone sitting on the fence waiting for “the perfect time.”We talk about:Why 3% rates might be holding you backWhat buyers need to know in today’s marketThe truth about interest rate cyclesHow to stretch smart — not scaredInflation, debt strategy, and long-term wealth buildingIf you're thinking about buying, refinancing, or just want to understand the market, this episode is packed with real-world lending wisdom.

September 18, 202548 min

Build an Empire Broke

“I never had a plan. I just showed up.” In this episode of The Will Frederick Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Ed Hoover, a local legend who built a multi-million-dollar empire from nothing.He didn’t have a strategy. He didn’t write down goals. He just showed up and worked — every single day.From $51 a week to massive real estate and auto parts success, Mr. Ed shares what really builds legacy: consistency, faith, and investing in people.Whether you’re in business, real estate, or just looking for purpose — this one hits deep.

August 21, 202548 min

Legacy of the Wongs

In this episode of The Will Frederick Podcast, we sit down with Tommy Wong, one of Hammond’s most respected community figures. From his family’s journey from Hong Kong and China to the United States, to building a restaurant empire with the legendary China Inn and investing in real estate across Hammond and Mandeville, Tommy shares the untold story of the Wong family’s legacy.We talk about the immigrant experience, the rise of the Wong brothers in Louisiana, lessons on entrepreneurship, community giving, and even Tommy’s unexpected appearances in Hollywood films like G.I. Joe and Bill & Ted Face the Music.If you’re interested in Hammond history, immigrant success stories, small business, real estate investing, restaurants, or the American dream, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration.