Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who knows what it takes to rebuild from the ground up.

Dave Seymour is a former firefighter, star of the hit TV show "Flipping Boston," and now a respected multifamily investor and educator.

After working 120 hours a week and nearly losing everything, a chance radio ad about real estate became the turning point that changed his life.

Listen as he shares how he went from the firehouse to financial freedom, the lessons that shaped his approach to business and leadership, and why financial literacy and discipline are the real keys to lasting success.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Dave Seymour and his background

[02:15] Dave's early days as a firefighter

[05:15] His wake-up call to financial freedom

[07:18] Pivotal moments that led Dave into real estate

[15:22] The power of discipline from firefighting to real estate investing

[16:58] Proven systems and failure in business

[19:23] How he structured his business in his first deals

[25:40] Transitioning from single-family flips to multifamily investing

[29:54] How to identify your special gift and bring it to the marketplace and partnerships

{31:30] What is Legacy Alliance?

[33:09] Dave's insight about multifamily investing in the present and future

[38:27] His competitive advantage over other businesses

[39:48] Building partnerships that actually work

[41:17] Dave's real advice for anyone stuck in a 9-to-5 job

[44:15] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: legacywealthmasterclass.com
INFLATION NATION: https://legacyalliance.link/Pod-Inflation-Nation
FREE Multi-Family Masterclass: https://legacyalliance.link/Pod-Multi-Family-Class

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built multiple successful real estate businesses and learned firsthand what it takes to recover after things go sideways.

Ronnie Walker is a real estate investor and founder of Cedar Rock Homes. He shares his journey from working as a private banker at JPMorgan to leaving his 9-to-5 and diving headfirst into wholesaling, subject-to deals, and creative financing —scaling quickly but learning hard lessons along the way.

Listen as he shares the realities of rapid growth, the financial missteps that nearly derailed his business, and how he rebuilt a more intentional and sustainable investing model that prioritizes profit and peace of mind over volume.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Ronnie Walker and his background

[01:56] Before getting into the real estate

[02:30] How he scaled his flipping business to 30+ projects a year

[05:30] Learning about subject-to deals and closing eight in one month

[10:57] What is Wrap Mortgage?

[12:08] Leaving his corporate job with savings and a clear plan for freedom

[13:33] Paying more than its actual worth

[19:44] Getting a premium on the sale price and interest rate

[21:56] The crash and burn in scaling too fast

[24:55] How to use "impasses" and follow-ups to build creative deals

[29:35] The concept of financial dominance in demonstrating credibility

[33:07] How messy books and poor accounting nearly cost him everything

[36:05] The $130K tax wake-up call that changed how he ran his business

[40:02] How to build a client's trust through confidence, integrity, and transparency

[45:31] Ronnie's advice for new investors

[48:12] Connect with Ronnie Walker

[48:40] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.youtube.com/@WalkWithRonnie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkwithronnie/

Show Links:

Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals

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Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals

Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who's helped countless people escape the trap of long-term loans that can end up costing nearly twice the original amount.

Adam Carroll is a financial educator, speaker, and founder of The Shred Method. Through this approach, he's helped families and real estate investors accelerate their mortgage payoff timelines through smart money management and the strategic use of lines of credit.

Listen as he breaks down a simple but powerful strategy that turns traditional banking upside down and helps homeowners and investors eliminate debt, build equity faster, and save thousands in interest.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Adam Carroll and his background

[02:36] What makes Adam interested in The Shred Method?

[04:40] The Shred Method defined

[06:28] How The Shred Method optimizes your cash flow and what it actually does

[09:05] Understanding amortization and how most payments go to interest

[10:51] How lump-sum payments speed up principal payoff

[11:59] Turning rental income into a faster wealth-building tool

[13:57] Why simple interest (HELOC) beats compound interest over time

[15:10] Using short-term borrowing to save long-term interest

[16:50] The benefits of the Shred Method

[18:50] Why traditional banking habits keep most people stuck

[22:45] Paying off vs. leveraging. How to decide what's right for you

[23:45] Why paying properties to zero isn't always the best move

[27:09] Can you get a KLOC on a rental property?

[32:51] Success stories from Shred Method

[38:47] How small wins create a financial snowball effect

[41:00] Most people don't have an income problem; they have a payment problem

[44:04] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://theshredmethod.com/

Show Links:

Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals

Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast

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Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/

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