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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Dustin Heiner, founder of Master Passive Income and the AI investing platform IncomeBuilder.io. Dustin shares his journey from working a traditional job to achieving financial freedom at 37 through real estate investing and building cash-flowing properties. He also discusses how his experience led him to help thousands of people learn how to invest in real estate for passive income and generational wealth. We break down how investors can build cash flow through real estate, including Dustin’s approach to generating over $10,000 per month from investment properties. Dustin also shares the story of how he was forced into real estate investing and the lessons that shaped his path toward financial freedom. 🔗 Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/ Connect with Dustin! • Email: [email protected] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedustinheiner/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasterPassiveInc • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterPassiveIncome #skysthelimitpodcast #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #CashFlow #RealEstateInvestors #GenerationalWealth #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateWealth #PropertyInvesting #Entrepreneurship #AIInvesting Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Bill Faeth, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Build STR Wealth, the premier platform for short-term rental investors. Bill shares his journey from growing up with a single mom in Bakersfield, California, to building and scaling 43 companies, achieving 19 exits, and generating more than $1 billion in lifetime sales. Today, he owns a $24.3 million short-term rental portfolio across five states and has built a career around helping others create profitable, high-performing businesses and real estate investments. We break down Bill’s approach to building “SUPER PROPERTIES,” optimizing short-term rental businesses, and creating systems that generate outsized returns. Bill also shares his perspective on balancing business, real estate, and family life, and why building wealth should ultimately create more freedom—not consume your life. 🔗 Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/ Connect with Bill!  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillFaeth  • Instagram: @billfaeth73  • Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBqFBJFVJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr #skysthelimitpodcast #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #STRInvesting #AirbnbInvesting #RealEstateInvestors #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WealthBuilding #PassiveIncome #FamilyAndBusiness Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with John McNellis, veteran real estate developer and founding partner of McNellis Partners. John shares how he built a real estate development business over more than four decades, developing over 100 properties across Northern California, primarily grocery-anchored shopping centers. He also discusses why he intentionally focuses on markets within about a three-hour drive of San Francisco and the value of knowing your market and building long-term relationships. We break down what real estate development really looks like behind the scenes, why development is often harder and messier than people expect, and the lessons that can only be learned by doing deals and making mistakes. John also shares his journey from practicing law to becoming a developer and the experiences behind his bestselling book, Making It in Real Estate. 🔗 Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/ Connect with John! • Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mcnellis-b6a1674/ • Website: https://www.johnmcnellis.com/ #skysthelimitpodcast #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateDeveloper #GroceryAnchored #ShoppingCenters #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurLife #RealEstateInvestors Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Jithu Sajeevan, real estate investor, agent, and founder of Team CheckMate and DIG Chess. Jithu shares his journey from professional chess player to entrepreneur and real estate investor, including how he purchased his first 2-family property in Bristol, Connecticut at just 19 years old. Since then, he has acquired 8 properties totaling approximately 40 units, sold more than 100 homes as an agent, and built a real estate team that now closes close to 100 deals a year. We break down what motivated Jithu to choose real estate over the stock market, the challenges he faced qualifying for financing as a young investor, and the lessons he learned from his first deal. From persistence and problem-solving to building a business and investing at a young age, this episode offers practical insight for anyone looking to get started in real estate and build long-term wealth.  Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/ Connect with Jithu! • Email: [email protected] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jithu_ctrealestate/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jithu.sajeevan.2025/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jithu-sajeevan/ #skysthelimitpodcast #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateInvestors #YoungInvestors #RealEstateAgent #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurLife #MultifamilyInvesting #CashFlow #RealEstateJourney Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Efri Argaman, Founder and CEO of OwnEZ Inc., a data-driven financial technology company focused on expanding access to homeownership through innovative lending solutions. Efri shares how OwnEZ is using alternative data, including rental history and cash flow patterns, to identify “invisible prime” borrowers who may be overlooked by traditional lending models. We also discuss his experience investing in residential real estate since 2009, covering everything from renting and flipping to financing and new construction. We break down how OwnEZ’s proprietary underwriting technology is helping credit-invisible families, entrepreneurs, and ITIN holders transition from renters to homeowners, while creating opportunities for private investors to earn predictable, asset-backed returns. Efri also shares his perspective on fintech, decentralized finance, blockchain technology, and the future of accessible real estate investing. 🔗 Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/ Connect with Efri! • Email: [email protected]= • Phone Number: 737-340-5026 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efri-argaman/ • Website: https://ownez.com #skysthelimitpodcast #RealEstateInvesting #FinTech #Homeownership #RealEstate #RealEstateInvestors #AlternativeLending #MortgageLending #WealthBuilding #Entrepreneurship #FinancialTechnology Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Ashley breaks down advanced strategies for real estate investors looking to defer taxes, reduce landlord responsibilities and create smarter exit strategies. We cover 1031 Exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), 721 UPREITs, 1031-eligible oil and gas investments, and options for investors experiencing landlord fatigue. Mike also explains how to evaluate DST sponsors, diversify across multiple investments and use the “swap 'til you drop” strategy as part of long-term estate planning. Whether you're selling an investment property, looking for passive income or planning your next move, this episode offers practical strategies to help you make the most of your real estate investments. 🔗 Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/ Connect with Ashley! • Email: [email protected] • Phone Number: (949) 235-5606 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gca1031/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gca1031_1031dstinvesting/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584955381648 #SkystheLimit #RealEstateInvesting #1031Exchange #DST #UPREIT #PassiveInvesting #WealthBuilding #RealEstate Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Joe Downs, CEO and Co-Founder of Belrose Storage Group and founder of Storage Moguls. Joe shares how he built and operates a $50M+ portfolio across six storage-focused real estate niches, including self-storage, boat and RV storage, industrial outdoor storage, small-bay flex, PRO storage and vehicle parking. We break down how investors can find, underwrite and acquire storage facilities, the opportunities Joe sees in the market today and how AI is changing the way investors analyze and operate deals. Whether you are considering your first storage investment or looking to expand your portfolio, this episode delivers practical insight from an active operator who lives by one simple philosophy: Practitioners, Not Professors. 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  Connect with Joe! • Email: [email protected] • Phone Number: 610.283.0944 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851/ • Twitter: https://x.com/downsjoe • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephmdowns/ • Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/downs.joe #Skysthelimit #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlow #SelfStorage #EntrepreneurLife #WealthBuilding Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Joel Kraut, a real estate investor, private lender, and commercial mortgage consultant with more than 30 years of experience helping investors finance and grow their portfolios. Joel shares how he got started in real estate, the lessons he learned from the 2008 market crash, and why consistent cash flow and responsible leverage are the foundation of long-term investing. He and Mike discuss the BRRRR strategy, financing renovation projects, building business credit, finding cash-flowing markets, and why leaving money in a deal can still produce exceptional returns. Watch the full episode to learn practical strategies for financing investment properties, managing leverage, and growing a real estate portfolio! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/    Connect with Joel! • Website: brrrr.com  • Email: [email protected] • Phone Number: 732.598.0351 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brrrrloans/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brrrr_loans/  • Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelbrrrr/  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brrrrdotcom/?viewAsMember=true  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrrrrLoans  #Skysthelimit #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlow #BRRRR #PrivateLending #EntrepreneurLife #WealthBuilding Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Wayne Seminoff, a real estate investor with nearly 50 years of experience specializing in finding overlooked land opportunities and unlocking hidden value! Wayne shares how he finds overlooked land opportunities and uses strategies like tax sales, variances, easements, and title clearing to unlock hidden value. He also explains why local market knowledge and understanding land development can create opportunities most investors never consider. Watch the full episode to learn more about land investing, uncovering hidden opportunities, and building wealth through real estate! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/    Connect with Wayne! • Website: https://www.junklandintogold.com  • Email: [email protected]  • X: https://x.com/junkintogold  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564882632771  • Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564882632771  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_askwayne/  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_askwayne  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoA1DkxPxYvhdYPe-l5kX9g  #SkysTheLimit #RealEstateInvesting #LandInvesting #RealEstateDevelopment #Investing Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Caleb David, commercial real estate broker, investor, and host of the Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered podcast! Caleb shares how he transitioned from the nonprofit sector into commercial real estate and built a successful career as both a broker and investor. He and Mike discuss opportunities across different commercial asset classes, the key differences between residential and commercial investing, and what new investors should consider before entering the commercial real estate market. Watch the full episode to learn more about commercial real estate investing, evaluating opportunities, and building long-term wealth through commercial assets! 🔗 Useful Links: • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/    Connect with Caleb! • Website: https://www.davidcommercial.com  • Email:  [email protected] • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/  #SkysTheLimit #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialInvesting #EntrepreneurLife #WealthBuilding #Investing Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Will Harvey, founder of Harvey Capital, to discuss hard money lending, private capital, and creative real estate investing strategies! Will shares his journey from traditional mortgage lending into direct investing and hard money lending, while breaking down the differences between conventional loans, private lending, and short-term financing. The conversation also covers fix-and-flip lending, refinancing strategies, structuring deals, scaling investment funds, and finding unique opportunities both in real estate and public markets. Watch the full episode to learn more about hard money lending, private capital, and alternative approaches to investing! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/    Connect with Will! • Website: https://harvey-capital.com  • Email: [email protected]  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-harvey-8751503b8/  • X: https://x.com/wharvey1993  #SkysTheLimit #RealEstateInvesting #HardMoneyLending #PrivateLending #RealEstateStrategy Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Robert Howell of Howell & Sons to discuss his approach to real estate through land home development and affordable housing! Robert breaks down how he turns raw land into finished homes by placing manufactured housing on individual parcels and selling them to first-time homebuyers. He shares the process, the numbers behind these deals, and how this model creates both strong returns and real impact, while also using the income to invest in long-term assets. Watch the full episode to learn how land home deals work and how they can be used to build wealth while creating affordable housing opportunities! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/    Connect with Robert! • Website: https://howellandsons.com  • Email: [email protected]  • Phone: 864-293-2798  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyquatro  #SkysTheLimit #Podcast #RealEstateInvesting #AffordableHousing #MobileHomeInvesting #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurLife #RealEstateStrategy Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Thomas St John of North Corp Capital to discuss his journey from getting started in real estate to scaling a portfolio and investing at a higher level! Thomas shares how a defining moment early in life pushed him toward real estate, and how he grew from buying single-family homes to transitioning into multifamily and larger investments. He breaks down key lessons from taking risks, navigating market cycles, creating value, and eventually moving into capital raising and private alternative investments. Watch the full episode to learn how to get started, scale your portfolio, and think long-term in real estate! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/    Connect with Thomas! • Email: [email protected]  • Scheduling Page: https://calendly.com/northcorpcapital  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-st-john/  #SkysTheLimit #RealEstate #Investing #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateStrategy Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Justin Sudol, Director of Investor Relations at Alpha Capital Funds, to talk about how he got started in real estate and what it takes to grow in the industry! Justin shares his journey from selling tools to helping scale a real estate investment firm to over $75 million in assets under management and 500+ units acquired. He explains why relationships, referrals, and trust are key to raising capital. He also breaks down how to analyze deals, buy correctly, and understand investor goals. Watch the full episode to learn how to get started, raise capital, and grow in real estate! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/   Connect with Justin! • Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justintheecloser/  • Alpha Capital Funds Website: https://alphacapitalfunds.com  • Alpha Capital Funds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphacapitalfunds/  • Alpha Capital Funds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlphaCapitalFunds  • Alpha Capital Funds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-capital-funds/  #skysthelimit #Podcast #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalRaising #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurLife #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateStrategy Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with James Lloyd and Voytek Mardula from US Properties to discuss turnkey real estate investing and the opportunities in the Detroit market! They share how they got started, what led them to Detroit, and how they’ve built a business around renovating properties and helping investors access both long-term rentals and short-term Airbnb opportunities. The conversation also covers Detroit’s revitalization, what makes it an attractive market today, and how their turnkey model simplifies the investing process. Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to invest more passively, this episode offers insight into market selection, turnkey investing, and building long-term wealth while exploring how to get started in Detroit! 🔗 Useful Links:  • Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/  • Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/   Connect with James & Voytek! • James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lloyd-37898b44/  • Voytek's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voytek-mardula-04b28824/  • US Properties Website: https://www.usproperties.ca  • James's email: [email protected]  • Voytek's email: [email protected]  #RealEstateInvesting #TurnkeyRealEstate #DetroitRealEstate #ShortTermRentals #AirbnbInvesting Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast