Note Investing Made Simple: Becoming the Bank
Fred Moskowitz shares how the volatility of the tech industry led him to seek alternative income streams and ultimately discover mortgage note investing. Instead of owning properties and dealing with tenants, Fred focuses on owning the debt—collecting payments as the lender rather than the borrower.
Together, Derek and Fred walk through the fundamentals of note investing, including buying performing notes, using partials to deploy smaller amounts of capital, understanding foreclosure timelines, evaluating borrower risk, and navigating state-specific laws. They also discuss taxation realities and why self-directed IRAs and Roth IRAs can be powerful vehicles for note investors.
This episode demystifies note investing and shows how it can fit into both active and passive investment strategies.
The Storage Strategy Every Investor Should Know
Derek and guest Jacob Vanderslice dive deep into the mindset and mechanics behind building a durable real-estate business — specifically self-storage. Jacob shares how he went from fighting fires to building a multi-state storage empire by surviving market cycles, raising capital responsibly, and developing systems that scale.
They discuss the current market environment, rising rates, cracks in the economy, deal flow challenges, overpriced assets, and investor fear. Jacob explains why transparency and delivering bad news quickly is critical when managing investor capital, and why operational excellence matters more now than ever.
The conversation also covers sourcing off-market deals, building long-term investor trust, managing a large operations team, navigating overhead, and avoiding the pitfalls that wipe out rookies. The episode ends with timeless advice: take action, take smart risks, and don’t wait for the perfect deal.
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.
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.
From Flipping to Freedom: Paul Moore on Boring Investing, Big Losses & Purpose-Driven Wealth
In this powerful episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast, Derek Dombeck interviews seasoned investor Paul Moore, who shares his 25+ year journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, house flipping, and finally, to becoming what he calls a “boring investor” in commercial real estate.
Paul opens up about his early mistakes, chasing shiny objects, losing millions, and the critical mindset shift that led to long-term success. The conversation goes deep into topics like investor due diligence, mobile home parks, financial freedom, and even Paul’s heart-led mission to combat human trafficking.
Can You Build Wealth With Just One Step?
In this powerful episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast, host Derek Dombeck sits down with Mike Zlotnik, also known as “Big Mike,” to unpack the realities of fund management, real estate market cycles, and investment strategy. From dissecting debt vs. equity funds to analyzing when and why to invest in down markets, this episode delivers both technical insights and philosophical wisdom for investors and fund managers alike.
Raising Private Money Without Banks
In this episode, Derek sits down with Jay Conner to unpack the art of raising private money for real estate without using banks or institutional lenders. Jay shares his journey from depending on traditional financing to mastering private money strategies since 2009. Together, they walk listeners through mindset shifts, finding and educating lenders, and even turning dead leads into funding opportunities.
From Land Deals to Saving Lives – Real Estate with Purpose!
In this inspiring episode, Derek Dombeck welcomes real estate investor and philanthropist Brandon Richards, who shares his 10-year journey through various real estate strategies, including land investing, notes, and creative finance. The conversation dives into not only Brandon’s real estate success but also his impactful nonprofit work in Nigeria and Peru, proving that business can be a vehicle for true purpose.