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Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing

Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing

By: Michael Blank
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The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast is about helping you achieve financial independence and control your time through apartment building investing. Michael Blank interviews experts in real estate, business, and investing. From learning how to invest in multifamily real estate to navigating entrepreneurship, you will learn the keys to success in your journey towards financial freedom. Previous guests include Grant Cardone, Robert Kiyosaki, Ken McElroy, Robert Helms, Brandon Turner, and Hal Elrod. Whether you're new to real estate investing or a seasoned investor, you'll enjoy stories from our expert guests as well as hear from people who quit their jobs and are living life on their own terms because of investing in multifamily real estate. Thanks for listening and leave a review for a chance to get a shout-out on the show.Copyright 2026 Michael Blank Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • MB520: The Wealth Leaks Costing You Thousands Every Year (And Why Your Advisors Miss Them) - With Andrew Majd
    Apr 20 2026

    In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Andrew Majd of Do Wealth Management to break down what true wealth management actually looks like beyond just investing. From tax strategy and alternative investments to insurance, estate planning, and building the right professional team, Andrew outlines a comprehensive “Protect, Grow, Manage” framework that high-net-worth individuals can use as a checklist for building—and keeping—wealth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to close the gaps in their financial strategy and take a more proactive, holistic approach to wealth.

    Key Takeaways
    • Wealth management goes beyond investing — it includes protection, tax strategy, estate planning, and team coordination.
    • Insurance and asset protection are often overlooked, yet they’re the fastest way to lose wealth if done incorrectly.
    • A proper estate plan (especially a revocable trust) is critical to avoid probate and protect your legacy.
    • High-net-worth investors should diversify beyond stocks and bonds into alternative assets like real estate, private credit, and more.
    • Proactive tax planning can save significant money, but most CPAs are reactive unless pushed or supported by a strategist.
    • Your financial professionals must work together — lack of coordination creates costly gaps and inefficiencies.

    Connect with Michael

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    Resources

    TheFreedomPodcast.com

    Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)

    Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of Advisors

    Explore Michael’s Mentoring Program

    Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club

    Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts

    Syndicated Deal Analyzer

    Get the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank

    For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session520/

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    38 mins
  • MB519: How to Build a Real Estate Private Equity Firm and Raise Capital Across Borders — With August Biniaz
    Apr 13 2026

    In this episode, Michael sits down with August Biniaz, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital, to discuss why he believes multifamily is approaching a major recovery—and how investors can position themselves now. August shares his perspective on the current market cycle, the challenges of raising foreign capital into U.S. deals, and why he remains bullish on multifamily despite recent headwinds.

    The conversation also explores why U.S. real estate remains so attractive compared to Canada, how to structure cross-border syndications, and why investors must stay disciplined and continue underwriting deals even in a difficult market.

    Key Takeaways
    • August believes multifamily fundamentals remain strong because new construction has slowed dramatically while population growth continues.
    • Today’s biggest challenge is the “bid-ask spread”—sellers still want 2022 pricing while buyers need lower prices to make deals work.
    • Finding great deals is still a numbers game: the investors closing deals are underwriting far more properties than everyone else.
    • U.S. multifamily remains more attractive than Canadian real estate because of stronger cash flow, fewer regulations, and better long-term yields.
    • Cross-border investing requires the right legal and tax structure, especially when bringing Canadian capital into U.S. syndications.
    • Multifamily is still one of the best industries for entrepreneurs because even the largest operators control only a tiny share of the market.

    Connect with Michael

    Facebook

    Instagram

    YouTube

    TikTok

    Resources

    TheFreedomPodcast.com

    Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)

    Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of Advisors

    Explore Michael’s Mentoring Program

    Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club

    Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts

    Syndicated Deal Analyzer

    Get the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank

    For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session519/

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    30 mins
  • MB518: Invest Like a Billionaire: Start with the Operator or the Deal? - With Bob Fraser
    Apr 6 2026

    In this episode, Michael sits down with Bob Fraser, CFO and Chief Macro Strategist at Aspen Funds and author of Invest Like a Billionaire. Bob shares why billionaires invest very differently than most people—and why relying solely on stocks and bonds may be limiting your ability to build long-term wealth.

    The conversation explores alternative investments like multifamily, private credit, industrial real estate, oil and gas, and private equity. Bob explains how to think through market cycles, why diversification across uncorrelated assets matters, and how investors can position themselves to benefit from long-term tailwinds instead of chasing the latest trend.

    Key Takeaways
    • Billionaires don’t rely on a traditional 60/40 portfolio—they allocate heavily to alternative investments and uncorrelated assets.
    • There is always an asset class that is working, even when another is struggling, which is why diversification across market cycles matters.
    • Private credit can provide equity-like returns with lower risk by acting as the lender instead of the owner.
    • Investors should focus on long-term macro tailwinds like reshoring, industrial real estate, and energy demand rather than chasing short-term narratives.
    • Great operators are defined by how they perform during difficult market cycles, not just during boom years.
    • You don’t need to master every asset class yourself—joint ventures and partnerships can help you gain exposure to new opportunities.

    Connect with Michael

    Facebook

    Instagram

    YouTube

    TikTok

    Resources

    TheFreedomPodcast.com

    Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)

    Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of Advisors

    Explore Michael’s Mentoring Program

    Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club

    Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts

    Syndicated Deal Analyzer

    Get the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank

    For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session518/

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    35 mins
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