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Del Walmsley
After only 2 1⁄2 years of investing in real estate, Del Walmsley used the income from his Single Family rental houses to replace his earned income and quit his W2 job as Director of Sales within a Health Club. Today, Del is a self-made multimillionaire, dedicated to teaching and mentoring others so they can reclaim ownership over their time, retire from lives of quiet desperation, and create the lifestyle they desire.
Keep Watching: Real Estate on the Rise
Del Walmsley discusses key changes in the real estate market that present significant opportunities for investors, emphasizing his belief that the market is on the verge of increased excitement and growth. He elaborates on emerging trends and new opportunities that could reshape the landscape. Walmsley advises investors to avoid hesitation, stressing that those who act quickly and get in early will have the greatest advantage, positioning themselves to reap the most rewards.
31:2420/11/2024
Tell Del: How Staying Active Leads to Real Estate Success
Del Walmsley is joined by member Mark Tully, a seasoned investor from Southern California, to discuss the real estate market and investment strategies. Mark shares his experience navigating various market cycles, stressing the importance of adapting to changing conditions, emphasizing how staying active in the market, even during slower periods, is crucial for long-term success.
29:3119/11/2024
Retire Your Retirement Worries
Del Walmsley dives into the challenges of outdated traditional retirement plans, emphasizing that many people won’t have enough savings to retire comfortably. He points out that as the retirement age rises, many individuals are forced out of the workforce early due to physical limitations or job loss. Walmsley stresses the importance of taking action now and following a proven system to secure financial freedom, regardless of age.
30:5414/11/2024
Tell Del: True Financial Freedom
On today's Tell Del Tuesday, Del Walmsley hosts Matt and Candida, a couple who successfully transitioned from corporate America to full time real estate investing. They share their journey, highlighting their first Multifamily deal, which they were able to fund within a week thanks to their strong relationships within the Lifestyles Unlimited community. Free from corporate constraints, they share how they are able enjoy the flexibility to travel and manage their business independently.
30:3912/11/2024
Tell Del: Leveraging Debt for Wealth
Del Walmsley hosts member Jenypher, who shares how a friend encouraged her to attend a Lifestyles Unlimited Case Study event, where she learned about creative financing options to speed up property acquisition. While initially skeptical due to family and friends' concerns, Jenypher shared how changing her mindset on debt and viewing it as a powerful tool allowed her to build wealth.
30:4905/11/2024
Tell Del: Property Transformation Success
On Tell Del Tuesday, Del Walmsley is joined by Lead investor Zach, who shares his transition to full-time real estate investing after a career in the oil industry. He details the transformation of a 258-unit property in San Antonio, upgrading it from Class B to near Class A status. Zach's commitment to quality upgrades enhances the resident experience and boosts returns for investors, allowing him the flexibility to prioritize his family while effectively managing his properties.
30:4629/10/2024
Celebrating Life and Financial Freedom
Del Walmsley reflects on his recent birthday, sharing how it’s inspired a deeper look at aging, life goals, and the role of investing. He highlights the importance of setting meaningful goals and achieving financial freedom as key to a fulfilling life, especially as one ages. Del acknowledges that while aging may limit some physical activities, financial independence achieved through strategic investing provides the freedom to pursue passions and experiences without restrictions.
25:4623/10/2024
Tell Del: Research Tips for Smart Investments
Del Walmsley hosts a dynamic discussion with a power couple Greg and Nicole Scott, who transitioned from corporate America to become Lifestyles Unlimited Mentors and Lifechangers. They share their criteria for selecting passive investments, highlighting the significance of thorough research. By carefully evaluating their criteria, they maintain a successful investment track record while mentoring others toward financial freedom.
29:1622/10/2024
Young Investors Redefining Success
Del Walmsley discusses the impact of age on financial planning, emphasizing that it's never too late to begin investing. He shares stories of young investors, some as young as 18, who have already started their real estate investing journey, leveraging mentorship and support from the Lifestyles Unlimited community. These young individuals have made significant strides, proving that success is attainable at any age.
31:4016/10/2024
Tell Del: Guiding New Members
Del Walmsley is joined by Lifestyles Unlimited Ambassador Alan, where he talks about joining Del on stage as a panelist at the Wealth and Passive Income Expo. He reflects on his role as an Ambassador, highlighting the joy he finds in helping new members navigate throught their new investment journeys and fostering a community that thrives on shared knowledge.
30:2915/10/2024
Addressing Your Real Estate Challenges
Del Walmsley delves into the mailbag, tackling complex questions submitted by listeners. He addresses various challenges in real estate investing, and how you can overcome these obstacles. Emphasizing the significance of understanding market dynamics and effective cash flow management, Del provides valuable insights for achieving financial success.
32:0410/10/2024
Guiding the Next Wave of Investors
Del Walmsley is joined by Lifechanger David Fisher, who returns to recap his journey at the recent Expo. He shares exciting future plans to introduce a children’s program aimed at educating younger audiences about real estate investing. David also discusses where listeners can find him teaching in October, emphasizing the importance of engaging the next generation in financial freedom.
34:3509/10/2024
Keynote Highlights: Essential Panel Discussions at the Expo
Al Gordon steps in for Del Walmsley as Del prepares to address a crowd of 5,000 attendees at the Lifestyles Unlimited Expo. Al emphasizes the significance of the Expo, particularly highlighting Del's keynote speech and the informative panels that delve into current market conditions and investment strategies for 2025.
30:0404/10/2024
Rolling Towards Financial Freedom
Al Gordon continues to fill in for Del Walmsley, who is currently on day two of the ongoing Multifamily Masters Road Trip. Al emphasizes the value of the debriefing session, where attendees engage in meaningful discussions about their experiences touring various apartment communities, share insights and any lessons learned.
29:1703/10/2024
Buses Full of Knowledge: Multifamily Masters Tour
Al Gordon, filling in for Del Wamsley, discusses day one of the Lifestyles Unlimited Wealth and Passive Income Expo, highlighting the Multifamily Masters Tour—a sold-out event with multiple buses full of like minded investors touring apartment communities.
30:4302/10/2024
Tell Del: Family Success Stories
Del Walmsley hosts father-daughter duo Bob and Janine, who share their real estate investing journey through Lifestyles Unlimited. Janine discusses her transition from teaching to becoming a Lead investor, emphasizing her growth and valuable learning experiences. Bob reflects on stepping back from daily operations over the past five years while proudly mentoring Janine, showcasing a successful family dynamic in real estate investing.
29:5301/10/2024
Expand Your Network at the Upcoming Expo
Del Walmsley invites listeners to the upcoming Lifestyles Unlimited Wealth and Passive Income Expo, which offers a wealth of information and networking opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of stepping out and gaining new insights to overcome perceived limitations in real estate investing.
31:2926/09/2024
Connect at the Lifestyles Expo
Del Wamsley discusses the upcoming Lifestyles Unlimited Wealth and Passive Income Expo highlighting the event's extensive networking and educational opportunities for real estate investors.
27:2825/09/2024
Tell Del: Remote Real Estate
Del Walmsley hosts member Nathan, who shares his transition from short term rentals to becoming a Lead and purchasing apartment complexes. Nathan emphasizes the importance of communication to his team remotely, outlining his management strategies for both third-party managed properties and personally managed ones for successful long distance investing.
29:5924/09/2024
The Right Tools for Investment Success
Del Walmsley welcomes Lifechanger David Fisher, who recounts his journey toward financial freedom as they anticipate the Lifestyles Unlimited Expo in October. David reflects on the challenges he faced, including limited resources and a lack of experience, and highlights how the education and support from Lifestyles Unlimited were instrumental in overcoming these obstacles. He also shares his real estate success stories and provides information on where attendees can find him at the Expo.
30:4119/09/2024
Real Journeys: Real Wins
recent success stories from networking events. He highlights deals such as a passive investor who acquired 17 apartment complexes in just 18 months and a 20-year-old investor who raised $1 million in six hours for a ten-unit property showing the potential for significant returns and the ease of getting started.
30:4218/09/2024
Tell Del: Investing Beyond Stocks
Al Gordon hosts Peggy and Leo, who share their journey of transitioning from stock market investing to real estate. They discuss their experience of investing in 44 deals, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and networking within the Lifestyles Unlimited community to grow their portfolio and achieve financial independence.
30:4517/09/2024
Cheers to 34 Years
Del Walmsley shares where he will be teaching next as he continues to celebrate Lifestyles Unlimited's 34th anniversary. He emphasizes the value of education and mentorship, highlighting the advantages of thorough training required for Lifestyles Unlimited’s Lead Investors™ to ensure they follow best practices.
32:1912/09/2024
Celebrating Success: 34 Years of Lifestyles Unlimited
Del Walmsley recaps a successful educational weekend celebrating Lifestyles Unlimited's 34th anniversary. He reflects on the hands-on experience, including showcasing real estate deals that captured significant equity gains. Del emphasizes the value of the practical knowledge shared during the event and highlights how the program's resources and networking can help you achieve financial freedom.
29:4211/09/2024
Tell Del: Mentoring Investors to Success
Al Gordon fills in for Del Walmsley and speaks with Passive Mentor Madeline Prejean, who shares insights into the mentoring process. Drawing from her own mentoring experiences, she emphasizes that each individual's learning path is unique, and Lifestyles Unlimited offers a vast array of resources to support investors achieve financial success.
29:5710/09/2024
Bridging the Earnings Gap
Al Gordon, guest hosting the Del Walmsley Radio Show, shares his personal story of financial hardship after retiring from the Army, revealing how his military pension left him struggling financially. He reflects on his educational journey since joining Lifestyles Unlimited and his transition to becoming a real estate retiree in 2019.
30:5205/09/2024
Road Map to Success
Al Gordon is filling in for Del, who was preparing for Lifestyles Unlimited’s 34th anniversary. Celebrating over three decades of transforming lives through real estate investing, Al shares how Del continues to teach members how to retire effectively, often within five years or less.
30:5504/09/2024
A New Path to Financial Success
Al Gordon hosts "John and Jane Doe," who shared their journey of leaving their past behind for a fresh start in the U.S. Seeking a better financial path, they quickly transitioned from conventional investments into real estate. Dissatisfied with traditional options like 401(k)s, they found real estate to offer more control, predictability, and tax advantages. and successfully investing in 16 different deals.
29:5903/09/2024
Tell Del: Pushing for Freedom
Del Walmsley hosts "John and Jane Doe," a couple sharing their journey to financial freedom while staying incognito due to concerns about their corporate jobs. Discouraged by the covid pandemic, they realized the need for more personal freedom and began exploring real estate investment through Lifestyles Unlimited. They highlight how the supportive network within the group played a crucial role in guiding them toward success, accumulating 1,696 units in just one year.
29:5303/09/2024
Why Real Estate Still Thrives
Del Walmsley reflects on 34 years of guiding people to financial freedom through Lifestyles Unlimited, emphasizing the importance of actionable education over hype and helping others. He explains why he believes real estate remains a solid investment, even in uncertain times, and addresses concerns about rent control.
30:1129/08/2024
The Best Time to Begin Investing Is Now
Del Walmsley reflects on the current political and financial landscape, sharing his perspective on a promising real estate market where prices are dropping, and interest rates are improving. Speaking on the timing of investments, he emphasizes that savvy investors can still find opportunities even in challenging times.
30:5728/08/2024
Tell Del: The Power of Mentorship
Del Walmsley is joined by National Single Family Mentor Isaac Martinez. Discouraged after attending other seminars, Isaac found Del’s radio show through a friend and flew to Houston to attend the 2-Day seminar, which led him to join that weekend. Recalling the story of his first deal, he shares the importance of building your team to be able to invest remotely.
29:4927/08/2024
Complex Questions, Strategic Solutions
Del Walmsley tackles complex listener questions, offering tailored answers that highlight the crucial role of financial literacy and strategic thinking in successful real estate investment. He encourages listeners to deepen their understanding of these concepts to navigate the market effectively.
30:1022/08/2024
Real Estate Investing: The Power to Control Your Wealth
Del Walmsley reflects on his previous investment strategies—stocks, partnerships, and investing in other people’s businesses. He details how transitioning to real estate investing provided him with full control over his earnings and led to more stable, predictable returns, ultimately achieving financial freedom.
29:3621/08/2024
Tell Del: Investing Over College
Del Walmsley is joined by award-winning Lifestyles Unlimited member John, who shares his inspiring journey of choosing to opt out of college to start a business. John highlights how his mentors and the supportive team at Lifestyles Unlimited played a crucial role in his growth, helping him transition from a high school graduate to a successful Lead with over 1,600 units.
30:4820/08/2024
Perfecting Your Parameters
What makes a real estate property the right investment? Del Walmsley discusses the significance of following specific parameters to determine whether a property is a good investment and breaks down the essential criteria that can guide you toward making successful real estate choices.
28:0615/08/2024
Starting Strong: Your First Steps in Real Estate
Responding to a listener's email, Del Walmsley provides valuable advice on getting started, highlighting common mistakes to avoid with your first rental property, guides on selecting the right tenants, and emphasizes the importance of leveraging market shifts.
30:2614/08/2024
Tell Del: Reaching Retirement Goals
Del Walmsley is joined by Russell, who shares his story of using investing to achieve a significant personal goal: retiring his mother. Detailing key strategies he learned since joining Lifestyles Unlimited, Russell explains how he built financial stability through real estate giving him the security to accomplish his goals and explore new opportunities and hobbies.
30:3713/08/2024
The Power of Productivity: Producing Real Estate Results
Del Walmsley dives into the mailbox to guide you on getting started in real estate. He discusses strategies for finding the right investment property, conducting due diligence, selecting the best markets, and more.
30:2008/08/2024
Navigating Real Estate During Recessions
Del discusses the impact of recessions and how a stock market crash can present advantageous conditions for real estate investors. Reflecting on his own experience during the 2008 stock market, he shares key lessons learned for capitalizing on potential market shifts.
28:4907/08/2024
Tell Del: A Real Estate Love Story
Del Walmsley interviews super passives Lenora and Larry. Lenora, determined to find a way for them to retire together, convinced Larry to explore real estate investment after listening to Del on the radio. They share their story of how their transition to a passive approach allowed them to successfully invest in over 60 apartment complexes in just 10 years.
30:0006/08/2024
Steps to Becoming a Millionaire
Del reinforces the importance of taking action and crucial steps towards your financial freedom. Get tips straight from millionaires and find out why the best time to get started in investing is now!
29:3001/08/2024
From Listener to Investor: Your Path to Retirement
Del Walmsley answers questions from emails submitted directly by listeners. Covering topics such as leveraging finance, evaluating property value, and maximizing cash flow, Del shares how to optimize your investments and a secure your retirement.
29:4831/07/2024
Using the Market to Your Advantage
Del gives his updates on how to take advantage of an always changing market. Comparing stocks vs. real estate, he shares how you can make money up to six different ways through multifamily investments and where you find him on the road next!
29:3824/07/2024
Building a Better Life
Del Walmsley and member Michael discuss his journey from aerospace engineer to real estate investor. After suffering significant losses in stock market crashes, Michael knew he had to change his investment path. Listen as he shares how signing up for a free workshop led him down the path to financial freedom.
28:3623/07/2024
Investing your Way to the Top
Del Walmsley shares his beginning into real estate and explains the importance of starting small and building up investments. Learn successful investment strategies, like using hard money lenders to finance deals into building passive income.
27:4518/07/2024
Tell Del: Solving the Income Problem
Sitting in for Del, Al Gordon hosts Jason and Kelly, a lifeguard and nurse from Hawaii, who share how they leveraged Lifestyles Unlimited to transition from blue-collar jobs to financial independence. Living in their dream location while investing on the mainland, hear about the deal they closed while on a jet-ski, and how Kelly is chunking away her shifts at work, breaking free from paycheck dependency!
30:3616/07/2024
Thoughts on Yachts: The Growth of Wealth
Does Financial Freedom mean more than just money in the bank? Returning from vacation, Del Walmsley shares his secrets to living a rich life without the grind. Discover why it's not about the hustle, but creating a Lifestyle, and Del's thoughts on yachts.
29:3303/07/2024
Tell Del: From Wall Street Woes to Real Estate Riches
Are you tired of the traditional retirement path? Discover how Ron B. turned a dwindling nest egg into a thriving real estate portfolio. Hosting for Del, Al Gordon delves into Ron's journey from the unpredictable stock market to time-tested Multifamily economies of scale. Learn the lessons behind Ron’s success, the pitfalls of traditional retirement funds, and how his strategic apartment investments passively build wealth in retirement!
29:2302/07/2024
The Exit Strategy a Mechanical Engineer Used to Retire in 4 Years
Al Gordon sits down with Chris, a former Oil and Gas industry professional who found that the grind of working and saving wasn't leading to the retirement he envisioned. Chris's story will inspire you to see the possibilities beyond the daily grind in just four years, he achieved early retirement from corporate America through real estate investing. Now, he’s loving life and hasn’t looked back!
30:3125/06/2024