How AI Is Changing Land Investing Fast!
In this episode of The Generations of Wealth Podcast, Derek Dombeck sits down with Mike Deaton, a former tech executive who left corporate America after a double layoff and built a thriving land-investing business with his wife in the mountains of Colorado.
Mike shares how they transitioned from W-2 jobs at Microsoft and Nokia into land flipping and owner financing, creating consistent cash flow and lifestyle freedom. Together, Derek and Mike unpack the mindset shift required to leave corporate comfort, the mechanics of land investing, creative deal structures like owner financing and purchase options, and how to build a resilient business through market shifts.
From Banker to $700M Multifamily Mogul
In this insightful episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Sam Morris, Partner at Lone Star Capital, to unpack his remarkable journey from corporate banking to managing over 5,000 multifamily units and nearly $750 million in assets under management. Sam reveals how mastering underwriting, surviving major setbacks, and focusing on operational excellence built the foundation for long-term success. Together, they explore lessons learned from past market cycles, the future of multifamily investing, and the mindset required to thrive in shifting economies.
How Derek Vickers Built a $20M Mobile Home Park Empire
In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast, host Derek Dombeck sits down with fellow real estate powerhouse Derek Vickers, the founder of Victory Capital.
Vickers went from door-to-door insurance salesman making $13K a year to owning 44 mobile home parks and over 2,100 lots across the Sunbelt — all in just a few years.
They unpack the truth about persistence, negotiation, and scaling, while revealing how mindset and accountability can completely change your financial trajectory. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, this conversation offers a masterclass in building wealth through discipline, people skills, and problem solving.
How to Navigate Lending, Syndications & Industrial Investing in 2025
In this 37-minute episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with David Hansel, founder of Alpha Funding and Lucerne Capital Partners, for a deep dive into the evolution from single-family flips to commercial and industrial real estate investing. David shares his journey through market cycles, how he built a thriving lending business during the 2008 crash, and how he transitioned into managing over $300M+ in assets through funds and syndications.
You’ll gain first-hand insights into hard money lending, fund management, and small-bay industrial investing — with actionable advice for both new and seasoned investors.
Syndications vs. Funds (and SEC Traps): Kevin Kim’s Playbook for Raising Capital the Right Way
Derek sits down with securities attorney Kevin Kim (Fortra Law) to demystify raising capital for real-estate deals—covering when to use a syndication vs. a fund, realistic startup costs, 506(b) vs. 506(c) advertising rules, what actually happens when regulators come knocking, and how note offerings compare to LP/GP fund structures. They also hit modern twists like series LLC funds, why most beginners should avoid tokenization, and a pragmatic outlook for late-2025 across SFR, small multifamily, and shaky commercial sectors. If you raise money (or plan to), this is your compliance-and-strategy cheat sheet straight from a former regulator.
What Is a Capital Stack? Simple Breakdown for Real Estate Investors
Derek sits down with multifamily syndicator Randy Langenderfer to unpack his journey from corporate exec to full-time investor and coach. Randy shares the hard-won lessons from starting as an LP, moving into GP roles, structuring deals that align incentives, navigating the interest-rate shock, and where the next opportunities will likely appear. If you want specific questions to vet sponsors, a clear take on 70/30 PREF vs 80/20 “simple stack,” and a realistic read on distressed deals ahead, this one’s for you.
How to Vet Passive Deals (and Avoid Getting Burned)
Derek sits down with Houston-based investor and capital raiser David Priest to unpack two decades of lessons: surviving the 2008 crash, shifting from transactional work to passive/commercial deals, why operator track record and conservative underwriting beat flashy pro formas, and how to protect yourself in today’s capital stacks (avoid bridge debt, prefer simple structures with LPs directly behind the bank). They also cover buying when others panic, the power of boots-on-the-ground, and a novel principal-protection approach for LPs.
Master Passive Income w/ Dustin Heiner
Derek sits down with investor and podcaster Dustin Heiner to unpack how he went from a government IT job to becoming “successfully unemployed.” Dustin shares the layoff story that sparked his pivot, why he invests strictly for monthly cash flow (not appreciation), and his “build the business first, then buy inventory” framework. They dive into systems, out-of-state teams, market cycles (including the short-term rental glut), and creative deals—plus Derek’s zero-interest win and a live subject-to opportunity that emerged from a tenant call.
Building Success with Kyle Wilson
In this inspiring episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with his friend and mentor Kyle Wilson—entrepreneur, marketer, publisher, and former business partner of the legendary Jim Rohn. Kyle shares his journey from small-town Texas to building a global platform that promoted world-class thought leaders like Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, and many more. He reveals his marketing philosophies, the power of building authentic relationships, and why consistency, generosity, and connecting the dots are at the core of success.
Stop Wasting Leads! The Secret Follow-Up System That Closes 40% More Deals
In this episode of The Generations of Wealth Podcast, host Derek Dombeck sits down with real estate investor and copywriting strategist Paul de Ocampo to unpack one of the most overlooked but powerful aspects of investing: lead nurturing and strategic follow-up. Paul shares how his transition from wholesaling and Lonnie deals to becoming a copy expert led him to build OmniDrip, a proven system designed to transform stale leads into closed deals through value-based follow-up, powerful copy, and human touchpoints.