What separates burnt-out landlords from strategic investors managing $70M+ portfolios? For Rodney Rivera—CEO of Ion Mortgage & Lending and CEO/COO of Ion Property Management—it all comes down to knowledge. In this episode, Rodney shares how deep research, creative financing, and long-term thinking helped him build and scale his real estate empire. Forget chasing cash flow at all costs—Rodney makes the case for appreciation, disciplined operations, and smarter decision-making as the real path to wealth.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why research is the most underrated asset in real estate success
How Rodney used DSCR loans to scale faster than traditional investors
The overlooked advantages of forced appreciation in multifamily properties
When cash flow is overrated — and what really builds wealth
What most new STR investors get wrong in saturated markets
How to identify the wrong property management clients (and say no)