Click HERE to learn how to earn $10K/month in rental income & access 50% discount on RTR Academy<a href="https://landing.renttoretirement.com/evg-masterclass-replay">https://landing.renttoretirement.com/evg-masterclass-replay</a>This episode is sponsored by…BLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR’s preferred lenders at<a href="https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/">https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/</a>BAM Capital:Get access to premium real estate assets with BAM Capital. Rent to Retirement’s preferred multifamily partner.<a href="https://bamcapital.com/rtr/">https://bamcapital.com/rtr/</a>In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, hosts Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster sit down with real-estate investor and full-time firefighter Karl, who shares a remarkable journey shaped by life-changing events, disciplined action, and the pursuit of financial freedom. His story is a powerful roadmap for anyone balancing a W-2 job while building a real estate portfolio.Karl reveals how he:• Turned a triplex into a profitable mid-term rental• Scaled into Airbnb using systems, cleaners, and automation• Leveraged bonus depreciation to offset W-2 income• Built a deal pipeline through consistent networking• Navigated a difficult syndication loss—and what every investor must learn from it• Closed a fix-and-flip using none of his own money• Plans to grow into boutique hotel investingWhether you’re a new investor, a W-2 earner seeking financial independence, or someone considering short- or mid-term rentals, Karl provides actionable insight, transparency, and motivation to take the next step.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction to Karl & his investing journey00:39 – Karl&#39;s first deal: Triplex → MTR opportunity 01:57 – The life-changing event that shaped his “why” 03:34 – Becoming a firefighter & treating real estate as a side hustle 05:16 – Closing multiple deals & using real estate as a safety net07:15 – How STR owners can deduct against W-2 income with bonus depreciation08:31 – Mid-term vs short-term rentals & building systems for automation10:06 – Cleaners, maintenance teams & messaging automation tips11:49 – Pivoting into Airbnb & how professional design doubled bookings13:56 – Increasing ADR & turning $1,000–$1,200 rents into $2,300–$3,000/mo18:33 – Karl’s syndication experience: vacancies, management issues & loss22:20 – Risks of syndications vs owning real estate directly27:17 – How to analyze deals without paralysis30:22 – Advice for W-2 workers getting started31:43 – Building skills, using mornings, and finding mentors33:21 – The value of networking & how it led to funding a deal overnight38:02 – Karl’s 2025–2026 market outlook39:31 – What’s next: Boutique hotels & scaling STR operations40:55 – Closing thoughts & how to share your story on the podcast🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1l4Y2RIUjNialhjb05zU01abFMtRlZOTmNFZ3xBQ3Jtc0trMHdBVWZlbV9FN0pIaTUwb01iSVI3c3hOc2tzMzFPWnlId09zZ2NvOHJwbEJPUjd6LW0teVRwYW02dWhoREM4S2Mtd1hJMjhRZ1pNV2hUVU80ZFRKdHJGRi11WTAzSWlueUxndFR3VjQ5SEYxWmcwaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3EE6KjZ&v=_E3ooErhXgg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3EE6KjZ</a>📺 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1..%E2%81%A0" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1..⁠</a>.🎧 Listen to the Rent To Retirement Podcast on the Go:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhHemVSSkhxRHpuems1ODU1a0pVcXZqUkpTd3xBQ3Jtc0ttdHpGSlVlZ3VEdnd6eVl6VkNpTk1ERjU2VGlGSUFWNW5HX21NamNqbjRSWjd6bmFBbUZyUC0tRnhkT2g3QmhNVll5Z00waDhySVVvUnFtNm1xLU5VLXozU2JmV3dLNEg2MnRaZXVIUE50NHV5Z1ltdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasters.spotify.com%2Fpod%2Fsh..%E2%81%A0&v=_E3ooErhXgg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh..⁠</a>.📬 Join Our Newsletter Email List:Submit your info at the top right corner of the page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9mTGpza0VndWhoZV9aSDBUWGQ4Vzl3TzMxZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbDdnUW9FOWkzTUliTUdXcVJ2MVZGQjY0cmJabFktakthMFhZdWRLdVdLUXliNkdxTlRETkFBVUpVQ1hVb1dBQ2Vlb19LMXloaFYybDlhU1dmUUNLNDNHVEluZ3FMUUh5NDI1WjZhN1Y3UHVQX1JDQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Frenttoretirement.com%2F&v=_E3ooErhXgg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://renttoretirement.com</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Questions? Email us: podcast@renttoretirement.com#RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #RentToRetirement #AirbnbInvesting #ShortTermRental #MidTermRental #FinancialFreedom #W2Investor

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