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Doctors Building Wealth

Doctors Building Wealth is for physicians drowning in student debt and working endless hours, wondering if your medical career will ever bring true freedom. Despite your six-figure income, the path from successful doctor to financially independent professional feels impossibly complex.

We get it—balancing patient care and financial planning is overwhelming when no one taught you how to invest during medical school. Lucky for you, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Meet Drs. Letizia Alto and Kenji Asakura, physicians who’ve built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio while maintaining their medical careers. They’ve helped hundreds of fellow doctors replace clinical income with passive cash flow—without sacrificing patient care.

Join Leti and Kenji each week as they interview physician investors who’ve escaped the burnout cycle, share step-by-step strategies to analyze deals, and provide actionable blueprints to build your real estate portfolio with your busy schedule. Learn how to leverage your high income, create tax advantages most doctors miss, and build the time freedom you deserve.

It’s time to stop trading your time for money and start building generational wealth. Your patients need you at your best—not burned out and counting the years to retirement.

Latest Episodes:

Real Estate Lessons Every Doctor Needs to Hear (Our Top Episodes of 2025) Jan 04, 2026

Show notes

What if you could learn the most powerful real estate lessons from an entire year of episodes in just 20 minutes?

We're closing out 2025 by revisiting the three most popular episodes of the Doctors Building Wealth Podcast, each one packed with insights that help physicians build wealth, reduce taxes, reclaim their time, and design a life on their terms.

From the costly mistakes new real estate investors make, to the mindset shifts that fuel physician entrepreneurs, to the investment strategies the ultra wealthy use that most doctors never learn: this recap has it all.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

The "trust but verify" approach that protects your investments and saves you from costly mistakes
Why aiming for average results is a trap, and how to set your sights higher
The investment strategy that separates the ultra wealthy from everyone else (hint: it's not the stock market)

Whether you're a physician just getting started with real estate investing or ready to scale your portfolio, these lessons will help you build real momentum heading into 2026.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Why Doctors Often Struggle with Goal Setting Dec 28, 2025

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Why do so many doctors—who’ve achieved one of the most difficult professional goals—struggle to set personal goals beyond medicine?

Most physicians are conditioned to follow a clearly laid-out path: college, med school, residency, attendingship. But once they reach the end of that predefined road, many feel stuck, directionless, or burned out.

In this episode, Leti and Kenji unpack the hidden reasons why goal setting is so challenging for doctors—and how to break free from the “do more, achieve more” trap to start intentionally designing a life you actually love.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

The top 3 reasons doctors struggle with setting meaningful goals outside of medicine
A simple, powerful mindset shift that will help you think more clearly and creatively about what you really want
How to stop mistaking busyness for progress—and start setting intentional, life-changing goals across every area of your life

Whether you're trying to build wealth, improve your health, or reconnect with what truly matters—this episode will help you rewire your approach to goal setting and create real momentum.

Tune in now and start taking control of your future.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Why 2026 Is Set Up to Be a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate Dec 21, 2025

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What if the best window to build real wealth isn’t when everyone feels confident—but when most doctors are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for clarity that never comes?

Many doctors get stuck trading time for money, parking their savings in familiar places, and telling themselves they’ll invest “when things feel safer.” Meanwhile, rising costs, market cycles, and missed opportunities quietly compound, keeping them locked into the rat race longer than they planned.

In this episode, Kenji and Leti break down why 2026 is shaping up to be a rare inflection point for real estate investors—and how doctors who understand the cycles, manage their mindset, and take intentional action can position themselves years ahead of the crowd.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• Why slowing markets, reduced competition, and shifting interest rates often create the best buying opportunities
• How tax strategies like 100% bonus depreciation can accelerate wealth building when used intentionally
• The mindset shift required to act strategically while others wait—and why real wealth is often built in quieter seasons

If you want, I can also adapt this for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or a short newsletter blurb.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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You’re Not in Control—And That’s a Good Thing with Dr. Jacob Liberman Dec 14, 2025

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Is it possible that your constant drive to do more is actually keeping you stuck?

Many doctors find themselves in a cycle of chasing achievement—checking boxes, hitting milestones, and pushing forward without ever really feeling fulfilled. You’ve been taught that success comes from effort and control. But what if the freedom you're working so hard for requires a completely different approach?

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Liberman—optometrist, visionary, and author of Luminous Life—offers a powerful reframe. He shares why letting go of force and tuning into what’s already calling you might be the key to building a life of true alignment.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

Why doing more doesn’t always bring you closer to freedom
How to spot the subtle cues that can guide your next move
A mindset shift that helps you stop striving and start aligning with what matters most

This episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, success, and how to create a life on your terms.

Connect with Jacob Liberman:

Dr. Jacob Liberman’s discoveries in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness have been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality from Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton to Eckhart Tolle. His newest book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, reveals how light guides our every step, so we may fulfill our reason for being. For more information, please visit www.jacobliberman.org.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Why EB Pros Scale Faster: The Patterns That Lead to Real Estate Success Dec 07, 2025

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Is real estate still just a side project—despite your best intentions to build wealth and reclaim your time?

Many doctors get stuck trying to do it all alone, without the structure or support to make real progress. In this episode, Leti and Kenji share five key patterns they’ve observed among the most successful members of their EB Pro mastermind.

These are the behaviors that consistently lead to faster scaling, bigger portfolios, and lasting confidence as a doctor-investor.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

Why a clear vision—and aligned spouse—accelerates results
How weekly accountability drives consistent action
Why discomfort is a necessary part of growth
How showing up and staying engaged leads to more opportunity

If you're ready to go further, faster, this episode shows you how.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Debate: Structured vs. Freeform Content? Which is Better? Nov 30, 2025

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What’s the best way to create content for your audience: with a structured plan or just going off the cuff?

Do you struggle to find the right balance between having a structured plan and letting your creativity flow freely in your content?

Not having enough structure can lead to confusion and a lack of clarity, while over-structuring can stifle creativity and spontaneity. So how do you find the middle ground?

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

The benefits of having structure in your content creation process
How to balance structure and spontaneity to increase audience engagement
Why structure can enhance learning and clarity, especially in educational content

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Who Ever Said the Goal Is to Be Comfortable? Nov 23, 2025

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Ever wondered why the goal shouldn’t be to just be comfortable in life?

A lot of people, especially doctors, are stuck in a cycle of comfort that prevents them from taking the next big step toward financial independence and real freedom.

This comfort zone—while safe—can become a trap. The idea of living comfortably often stops us from embracing challenges that lead to true wealth and freedom. It’s time to break free from the norm.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

Why being comfortable might actually be holding you back
How discomfort can be the key to building wealth and achieving your dreams
Real-life examples of doctors who stepped out of their comfort zones and found success through real estate investing

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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Unlocking Wealth: The Power of Leverage with Dan Peck and Scott Clirehugh Nov 16, 2025

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Are you still thinking all debt is bad when it comes to real estate investing?

Many doctors shy away from building wealth through real estate because they’ve been taught to fear debt and avoid leverage.

But misunderstanding the difference between good debt and bad debt might be holding you back from unlocking serious financial freedom.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

Why leverage is one of the most powerful tools in real estate investing—and how smart investors use it to grow fast
The five most important insights about lending for investment properties (that most banks won’t tell you)
How to work with investor-friendly lenders to win more deals, lower your stress, and access the right loan products for your goals

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READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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What Type of Property Should I Buy? Nov 09, 2025

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What kind of rental property should you invest in first—short-term or long-term?

If you're stuck on this question, you're not alone—and the wrong choice could cost you time, money, and tax benefits.

Many high-income professionals dive into real estate without aligning their first property purchase with their financial goals—and end up missing out on key tax savings or getting overwhelmed by property management.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

The key differences between short-term and long-term rentals, including risk, return, and workload
Why short-term rentals can offer powerful tax advantages—even for full-time physicians
How to align your first investment property with your long-term wealth and lifestyle goals

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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How Dr. Alex Schloe Built Financial Freedom Through Assisted Living Real Estate Nov 02, 2025

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What if one real estate investment could unlock your time freedom—while filling a critical healthcare gap?

Too many doctors try to build wealth by working harder or picking the “easiest” investment strategy—only to burn out or break even.

But there’s a powerful, often overlooked niche in real estate that not only offers significant cash flow—it also allows you to serve aging patients with dignity.

In this episode, Dr. Alex Schloe shares how he built a thriving real estate business focused on residential assisted living—all while practicing medicine and prioritizing his family.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover:

How residential assisted living (RAL) can cash flow $10K–$20K per month from a single home
Why this “Silver Tsunami” opportunity is one of the most recession-resistant niches in real estate
Three different ways to invest in assisted living—no matter how much time you have
How Alex balanced full-time active duty, parenting, and entrepreneurship to create long-term freedom

Meet Dr. Alex Schloe

Dr. Alex Schloe is a Christian, husband, father, Air Force veteran, doctor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur.

He is the co-founder of the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind and host of The Physicians and Properties Podcast. Through his own journey from full-time active duty to part-time clinical work and real estate entrepreneurship, Alex has helped others explore assisted living as a path to time and financial freedom.

In this conversation, he shares how he scaled his portfolio of residential assisted living homes, the mindset shifts that helped him stay focused, and why this niche is uniquely positioned to meet a growing need in healthcare.

READY FOR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS? Book your call HERE for your next move.

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