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REL Freedom Podcast

REL Freedom Podcast

By: Mike Swenson
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Helping people working in all areas of the real estate industry find financial freedom. Join us as we interview the top minds in the industry to see how they used real estate in all ways, shapes and forms to find their own financial freedom. Whether you're a real estate agent, a real estate investor, a real estate syndicator, or you have a business inside of real estate, we want to highlight how you're using it to build time and financial freedom. Want to be a guest on REL Freedom? Contact us at mike@relfreedom.com

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  • James Gleeson - Financially Free At 28
    Apr 30 2026

    What if you could build a $60M real estate portfolio without syndications, big money, or insider connections? James Gleeson shares how he went from buying his first rental at 21 to owning 400+ units—using simple, repeatable strategies like BRRRR and value-add investing in his own backyard of St. Louis.

    He breaks down the real lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that helped him scale. Now mentoring dozens of investors who’ve collectively closed $50M+ in deals, James proves that building real wealth through real estate is simpler—and more attainable—than most people think.

    SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
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    GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!
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    PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!
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    BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS
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    LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES
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    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT
    💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint

    LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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    28 mins
  • Willie Mandrell - Cash Flow Secrets Revealed
    Apr 23 2026

    What does it really take to build multi-million dollar wealth through real estate - and keep it growing? Willie Mandrell is a self-made real estate investor, broker, coach, and author who has been involved in over $200 million in transactions. From buying and selling to brokering and mentoring, Willie has seen every angle of the game - and he’s here to share what actually works.

    Known for his expertise in value-add investing in competitive markets like Boston, Willie breaks down proven strategies like buy-and-hold, build-to-hold, and BRRRR in a way that’s both practical and powerful. He also dives into the financial principles most people were never taught—but absolutely need to understand if they want to build lasting wealth. As the author of Cash Flow Secrets and a featured voice across podcasts, TV, and radio nationwide, Willie brings both credibility and real-world experience to the conversation.

    SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
    ✅ http://relfreedom.tv

    GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!
    📈 http://investwithelite.com

    PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!
    💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com

    BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com

    LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES
    🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com

    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT
    💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint

    LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
    🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST
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    🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...

    LET'S CONNECT
    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13
    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/
    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom
    🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

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    29 mins
  • How To Find Your First Investment Property
    Apr 16 2026

    Are you ready to buy your first investment property but don’t know where to start? We break down a step-by-step guide for beginner real estate investors to find, analyze, and secure their first rental property. You’ll learn how to define your investing goals, pick the right market, secure financing, and discover deals using MLS, off-market listings, and local networking. We cover essential tips for evaluating properties, performing due diligence, making competitive offers, and setting up your first rental for maximum cash flow and long-term passive income. If you’re interested in house hacking, buy-and-hold rentals, fix-and-flips, or short-term rentals, this episode gives you the roadmap to start building wealth through real estate.

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    SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
    ✅ http://relfreedom.tv

    GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!
    📈 http://investwithelite.com

    PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!
    💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com

    BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com

    LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES
    🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com

    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT
    💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint

    LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
    🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST
    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...

    LET'S CONNECT
    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13
    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/
    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom
    🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

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    25 mins
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