Episodes

April 27, 2025

MB469: This One Mistake Is Why You’re Not Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio – With Axel Ragnarsson

In this episode, Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch talk with Axel Ragnarsson, who scaled from self-funding small multifamily deals to building a 500+ unit portfolio and raising over $15 million in capital. Axel shares the turni...
April 20, 2025

MB468: Mentor Panel "What's Happening Now" Q2

In this special episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank sits down with his mentors—Barry Flavin, Brad Tacia, Jonathan Nichols, Paula Nichols, and Philippe Schulligen—for a powerhouse...
April 13, 2025

MB467: The 7 Biggest Mistakes You’re Probably Making Right Now - With Michael Blank

In this episode, Michael Blank delves into the art of raising capital for real estate, highlighting the importance of using other people's money to build a real estate empire. He discusses the common mistakes people make when...
April 6, 2025

MB466: How to Raise $800K in 6 Months - With Scott Tod

In this episode of The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank sits down with Scott Todd, a Deal Maker who successfully transitioned into multifamily real estate. Scott shares how he closed his fir...
March 30, 2025

MB465: Behind the Scenes of Nighthawk Equity: How We Run a Multifamily Investment Firm

Welcome to another episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing! In this special episode, we bring you a deep dive into Nighthawk Equity with all the partners in the house – Garrett Lynch, Drew Kniffin, and our ver...
March 23, 2025

MB464: Is Now the Right Time to Invest?

Are you intrigued by the current state of the real estate market? Curious about how drastic changes over the past two years have impacted multifamily investing? Join hosts Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch as they dissect the w...
March 16, 2025

MB463: The Different Ways to Become Financially Free - With Michael Blank

Are you eager to achieve financial freedom through real estate or other business opportunities? Curious about the different pathways to replace your income with passive investments? In this episode of Podcasts , host Michael ...
March 9, 2025

MB462: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs - With Phil Moeller

Welcome to another insightful episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing. If you're struggling to scale your real estate portfolio, this episode is packed with essential insights to guide you on your journey. Whe...
March 3, 2025

MB461: The 4th Pillar of Apartment Investing Success: Deal Capital - With Michael Blank

In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank wraps up the powerful 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success” – a framework to get your first or next deal und...
Feb. 24, 2025

MB460: The Fastest Way to Scale Your Portfolio & Achieve Financial Freedom - With John R. Saunders III

Are you ready to take your real estate investing to the next level? Do you feel stuck in single-family rentals, struggling to scale and create true financial freedom? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode of Financi...
Feb. 17, 2025

MB459: The Secret to Unlocking Off-Market Multifamily Deals - With Michael Blank

In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, we’re diving into part 2 of our 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success.” This series is all about getting you ready to close...
Feb. 10, 2025

MB458: The Hidden Goldmine: Why Parking Lots Might Be the Smartest Investment You Haven’t Considered – With Kevin Bupp

Are you looking for an alternative real estate investment that offers low risk, high cash flow, and minimal management headaches? What if we told you that parking lots could be one of the most overlooked and profitable asset ...
Feb. 3, 2025

MB457: How to REALLY Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio - With Michael Blank

In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank kicks off a brand-new 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success.” This series will walk you through the essential...
Jan. 27, 2025

MB456: Creative Financing Strategies Explained: Buying Multifamily Deals on Terms - With Chris Prefontaine

Are you intrigued by the possibilities of acquiring real estate without using your own money or getting traditional loans? Do you want to learn the art of creative financing to scale your real estate portfolio? In this episod...
Jan. 20, 2025

MB455: Positioning Yourself to Raise $100M in the Opportunity-Rich Market of 2025 - With Hunter Thompson

Do you want to master the art of market timing and unlock incredible opportunities in multifamily real estate? Are you interested in strategies that can help you achieve both financial independence and financial freedom throu...
Jan. 13, 2025

MB454: Fund of Funds - With Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch

In this episode, Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch dig into a simple but powerful idea: the Fund of Funds. This approach can change the game for fund managers looking to raise capital and invest in bigger real estate deals. The...
Jan. 6, 2025

MB453: Kicking off the year - With Michael Blank

In this special New Year’s episode, Michael Blank shares the key to setting goals that actually work and making this year your most intentional, purpose-driven year yet. Tired of New Year’s resolutions that fade out by Februa...
Dec. 30, 2024

MB452: Is now the best time in world history to buy multifamily? With Brian Burke

In today’s episode, Michael sits down with Brian Burke, CEO of Praxis Capital and author of The Hands-Off Investor . Brian shares why right now might be the perfect time to dive into multifamily investing - something he’s nev...
Dec. 23, 2024

MB451: Market Year in Recap

In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Michael Blank reflects on the major market trends, key insights, and lessons learned in 2023. With shifting interest rates, evolving multifamily strategies, and...
Dec. 16, 2024

MB450: What’s Working Now?

In this special episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank sits down with three of his top mentors—Jonathan Nichols, Paula Nichols, and Philippe Schulligen—for a powerhouse discussion. ...
Dec. 9, 2024

MB449: Tis' the Season for Giving - In Honor of John Ruhlin

Do you ever struggle to create meaningful connections with your investors? Are typical corporate gifts like branded mugs and hats falling flat? Then this episode of "Podcasts" is exactly what you need to perfect your gifting ...
Dec. 2, 2024

MB448: Freedom Accelerator 3 - The Right Network

In today's episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate, Michael Blank wraps up the Freedom Accelerator series by diving into the final step: joining the right network. Discover how connecting with the right people can be th...
Nov. 25, 2024

MB447: Freedom Accelerator 2 - The Right Support

Are you looking to scale your real estate business quickly and effectively? Do you understand the critical role that support plays in achieving financial freedom with real estate? Then this episode of Financial Freedom with R...
Nov. 18, 2024

MB446: Freedom Accelerator 1 - The Right System

Imagine accelerating your journey to financial freedom with multifamily real estate by just focusing on three key elements. What if you could skip common mistakes, maximize your efficiency, and quickly scale your real estate ...