The Del Walmsley Radio Show

  Del Wamsley interviews Zach Elliott about his 10-year journey from oil and gas engineer to full-time multifamily investor. Starting as a passive investor in 2016, Zach saw strong returns—including doubling some investments—and grew his net worth by over 100%. He later became a lead investor, scaled to a 120-unit property, and left his engineering career at 40. Today, he values the financial freedom and flexibility to prioritize family life. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley pulls a question from the mailbag and shares a conversation with a 40-year-old investor earning $10,000 per month in passive income from several rental homes but unsure about his next move. While the investor has built solid cash flow, he’s questioning whether to scale further or shift strategies as career and life pressures mount. He stress the critical importance of building a strong second stream of income before age, workplace bias, or economic shifts create forced decisions. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  On Tell Del Tuesday, Del Walmsley welcomes John “JC” Courtney from Kansas City, a lifelong entrepreneur whose strong work ethic was forged in a blue-collar household. As one of five children, JC learned early that if he wanted something, he had to earn it—shoveling snow, digging holes, collecting bottles, running paper routes, and even using his own savings to buy his first bicycle. By middle and high school, he was already building and leading a lawn care business, hiring classmates and discovering the power of teamwork and earning through leadership rather than just physical labor. Although he later achieved business success, his early real estate efforts fell short due to a lack of mentorship, strategy, and the right team, and his journey ultimately reflects a powerful shift from simply working hard in a business to building structured systems that create consistent income and long-term equity through disciplined real estate investing. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley explores the pros and cons of early retirement, sharing how he retired at 35 and has spent 35 years living with freedom, flexibility, and financial independence. He contrasts his planned retirement with the reality that most Americans are forced out of the workforce due to health issues, corporate restructuring, or family responsibilities—often without being financially prepared. Citing data that less than 1% retire by 40 and only about 20% by 60, Del highlights the psychological barriers and societal conditioning that prevent people from taking control of their financial future. His message is clear: build passive income, learn from those who have achieved financial freedom, and create a lifestyle where you can do what you want, when you want, with the resources to sustain it. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley dives into why real estate has been America’s go-to wealth-building vehicle for the past century. He highlights key advantages: leverage, cash flow, principal reduction, appreciation, and tax benefits. His message is that real estate combines multiple wealth-building forces simultaneously. When used consistently and strategically, these forces create a faster, more controllable path to financial freedom. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  On this Tell Del Tuesday, Del Walmsley is joined by member Mike, who shares his real estate journey beginning in 2011. After selling a paid-off home in Oregon, Mike was motivated by his father’s hands-on experience with small apartments and the lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad to pursue investing. With a background in mechanical and software engineering, Mike understood that if he wanted to retire before 65, he needed consistent cash flow—not just a paycheck. Seeking guidance and a proven roadmap, he joined Lifestyles Unlimited for mentorship and support, quickly realizing the value of networking, surrounding himself with experienced investors, and building a strong professional team to support his growth. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley addresses recent news about Trump’s executive order intended to limit corporate investors from buying single-family homes. He explains that the order primarily restricts federal financing for large investors but does not prevent cash purchases or force current owners to sell. Del shares data showing that 85–91% of single-family rentals are owned by mom-and-pop investors, with only 2–3% held by large institutional investors. He emphasizes that single-family rentals remain an ideal investment for small investors, offering multiple income streams, tax advantages, and long-term wealth-building potential. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  While out to dinner, Del is approached by a listener who has long wanted to invest in real estate but hasn’t acted. The encounter sparks a discussion on procrastination, which he defines as voluntarily delaying important tasks despite knowing the consequences. Unlike laziness, procrastinators care but struggle to start. Del explains it’s an emotional, not time, problem—people avoid tasks that feel uncomfortable or overwhelming, even when they could transform their lives. He emphasizes that delay, not lack of desire, keeps people from building wealth, and challenges listeners to recognize their patterns and finally take the steps to start investing in real estate and growing passive income. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley interviews Karen and Troy, longtime Lifestyles Unlimited members who have built an extensive real estate portfolio since joining in 2015. Originally, with backgrounds in accounting and IT, they followed traditional financial advice, keeping a paid off home and retirement accounts, but shifted their mindset after attending an Expo and educational classes that revealed how leverage, depreciation, and structured real estate investing could accelerate wealth while improving tax efficiency. They emphasize that the education, transparency, and collaborative culture they found, where investors openly share financials, strategies, and lessons learned, made large scale investing feel achievable despite neither of them starting in real estate. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley is joined by Claire Reeves, Vice President of Education and Member Experiences, to discuss the impact of Lifestyles Unlimited’s annual Expo, now in its 12th year. The Expo, originally created as an alternative to other real estate events, has grown into a national gathering of 3,000 to 4,000 attendees. Participants experience the full Lifestyles community, network with mentors and investors, and learn through hands on multifamily bus tours, seeing properties and operations firsthand, which is an experience not available in books or online classes. The event also features classes, breakout sessions, networking lunches, mixers with lead investors, and keynote presentations, all highlighting that real estate investing is achievable at any age. Text EXPO to 88007 to learn more! Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley reflects on the true meaning of retirement during his morning walk in the cold, realizing that animals never “retire” — they keep working to survive until they can’t. This observation leads him to question the human idea of stopping work and living off savings or government support. He explains that traditional retirement was never meant to offer freedom; it was designed to remove “unproductive” people from the workforce. In contrast, real retirement, according to Del, is achieving financial independence through income-producing assets, staying productive, and maintaining control, cash flow, and purpose without relying on a diminishing pile of savings or government programs. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley is joined by Robin, who shares her journey from a 20-year Air Force career and corporate America into real estate investing. After joining Lifestyles Unlimited in 2017 with no prior experience, she completed her first multifamily deal that same year. Robin recalls a key moment when she realized financial freedom comes from cash flow, not just saving for retirement. She stresses the importance of open money conversations and building relationships with like-minded people, emphasizing that true success is about family, friendships, and the freedom to live fully while staying healthy. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley discusses generational fears ahead of the 2026 Expo, noting that young people’s top concerns—financial insecurity, personal failure, and social rejection—are the same struggles past generations faced, including his own experiences with poverty and insecurity. He says today’s challenge is a lack of direction in a fast-changing digital world, and argues that true security comes from who you become, not what you own, because skills, discipline, and knowledge build confidence that can’t be taken away. His solution is education, mentorship, community, and taking concrete action to grow personally and financially, with real estate investing presented as a practical path to gaining control of your future. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley questions whether traditional retirement is still realistic for most Americans, pointing to the growing gap between what people think they need to retire and what they have actually saved. He explains that retirement has become more difficult due to rising healthcare costs, increasing housing expenses, and longer life expectancy, pressures that Social Security alone cannot handle. Rather than relying solely on savings, he presents a simple but powerful solution: build passive income. Creating steady income streams is the key to protecting your lifestyle and your future, because you only get one shot at retirement. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley welcomes Jeff and Elizabeth Laflame, who share their journey into real estate shaped by military life, early setbacks, and persistence. After buying a home in 2007 just before the crash and completing a short sale, they stepped away from investing until joining Lifestyles Unlimited in 2020. The turning point came when Elizabeth understood returns on equity and cash-on-cash returns and saw how inefficient their money had been working. With education and mentorship, they completed their first successful deal and gained the confidence to pursue additional properties while investing passively in multifamily deals. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley responds to a listener’s question about choosing between a 401(k) and rental real estate by outlining the long-term realities of both paths. He explains that while 401(k)s are promoted for automatic payroll deductions and employer matches, they depend on decades of personal contributions and are eventually taxed. In contrast, rental real estate allows tenants to pay down debt, generate ongoing cash flow, and benefit from appreciation. His message is simple: leverage, unlimited growth potential, and tax efficiency make rental real estate a far more powerful vehicle for building wealth and sustaining retirement income than a 401(k). Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley hosts a Tell Del Tuesday episode featuring Gordon Polk, who explains how decades of disciplined investing in the stock market and mutual funds failed to produce the retirement he was promised. His turning point came during the two-day intensive, where he realized he could own multiple properties and that rental income could pay for the properties themselves. With guidance from mentors and constant exposure to other successful investors, Gordon shifted both his strategy and his mindset, growing his net worth from roughly $200,000 to about $1.5 million. While he admits the scarcity mindset from growing up poor never fully disappears, he now has systems and income in place that protect his wealth and give him a clear, sustainable path to long-term financial freedom. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley outlines the strategy for preparing for 2026, emphasizing the importance of starting the year with focus, motivation, and clear, actionable planning. He highlights the potential risks of losing control over investments due to changing market and regulatory conditions, urging listeners to take proactive steps to protect their assets. By staying engaged, making informed decisions, and actively managing their real estate portfolios, investors can safeguard their income, build long-term wealth, and create the lifestyle they desire. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley shares a personal story about holiday spending and growing up frugal, contrasting the waste he sees around him with the discipline required to build wealth. He explains his long-standing strategy of buying one new investment property every year and using that property’s cash flow to cover all holiday and gift expenses. Del highlights how consistent annual acquisitions steadily grow net worth and income over time. He reminds listeners that the greatest gift they can give is showing their family what success looks like—and that real change starts with taking action now, before another year passes. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.  

  Del Walmsley hosts David and Stephanie Stout from West Lafayette, Indiana, as they share their 30-year journey of family, business, and discovering real estate the right way. Their turning point came when David accidentally heard Del’s radio show after a mechanic changed his truck’s station and the message immediately resonated. They took the 2-day class online where the Lifestyles Unlimited system provided the clarity and confidence they had been missing. The couple emphasizes teamwork, a shared vision, and the excitement of finally finding a system that works. Their focus is on freeing David from the demands of the construction business while accelerating their path toward financial freedom. Ready? Follow the Roadmap Today Learn How to Make Money 5 Ways in Real Estate FREE workshop reveals how to create wealth and cash flow beyond traditional 401k approaches. Join FREE Live Case Studies - Meet real investors, connect with like-minded people, and make new friends who are building wealth through real estate. What if You Could Stop Guessing and Learn from Real Investors? Get time-tested strategies from people who actually own properties and have thrived through three recessions. Complete education, supportive community, and mentors who've been building wealth for over 30 years. Connect With Us Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok The information and opinions on the Del Walmsley Radio Show are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a professional regarding your personal investment needs.