In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit, Mike talks with Zach Zimmer, founder of The Passive Life, who walked away from the corporate grind to build a real estate portfolio he fully owns. Zach explains how a five-year mindset shift took him from chasing titles in private equity and manufacturing to acquiring more than 150 real estate deals and holding 53 cash-flowing single-family rentals.

He breaks down why he avoids syndications, how the BRRRR strategy and hard money lending fueled his growth, and why he kept his W-2 income until his passive earnings surpassed it. Zach also discusses losing seven figures in syndications, pivoting back to direct ownership, and getting laid off twice—first in fear and later with full confidence thanks to passive income.

Tune in to hear how Zach built true freedom on his own terms and how you can start doing the same today.

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Connect with Zach!
Email: zach_zimmer@yahoo.com
Website: https://zachzimmer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealZachZimmer/

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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Nate Helbach to unpack how he left his job and co-founded Neutral, a multifamily development company redefining what it means to build sustainable, future-focused communities. Nate shares how he structures deals, raises capital, and consistently delivers investors strong returns while tackling the challenges of ground-up development.

They dive into why Neutral centers every project around health, wellness, and sustainability, leveraging Passive House standards, LEED certifications, and geothermal systems, while also taking advantage of tax incentives like 179D credits and bonus depreciation to maximize value.

Nate also opens up about the mindset shift it takes to move from employee to entrepreneur, the long-term vision required to build at scale, and how he balances family life with running a fast-growing business.

If you’re ready to see what it looks like to create multifamily communities with both financial strength and a purpose-driven approach, this is the episode for you!

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Nate's Email: nate@neutral.us
Neutral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neutral_us
Neutral YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neutral-us
Neutral Contact: contact@neutral.us

#RealEstateDevelopment #MultifamilyInvesting #SustainableLiving #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTips #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #SkyTheLimitPodcast

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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Wayne Courreges III, multi-family investor, short-term rental operator, and strategic planner, to explore how he’s scaling with intention in both real estate and life.

Wayne shares his transition from full-time W-2 employee to owning hundreds of units and balancing family life. He breaks down the evolution of his investing philosophy, including his shift from cash flow to appreciation-focused markets, and why he’s so big on investor alignment and clear communication. You’ll hear how Wayne’s operations are driven by core values, how he builds trust with capital partners, and why focusing on people first always wins.

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• Wayne Courreges III Email: wayne@creipartners.com
• Wayne Courreges LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wacourregesiii/
• Crei Partners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creipartners/
• Crei Partners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creipartners/
• Crei Partners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creipartners
• Crei Partners Website: https://www.creipartners.com
• Crei Partners Calendly: https://calendly.com/creipartners/invest

#RealEstateInvestor #MultifamilyInvesting #ShortTermRentals #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTips #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #SkyTheLimitPodcast

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