We are Andrea Cannon and Liz Schwab, two pharmacists navigating the process of building time and financial freedom through real estate investing and lending while working our day jobs. Navigating this journey is difficult, but our podcast guests are experts in showing us how it's done.
Ep. 76: From $400 to His Name to 25 Senior Co-Living Properties in One Year with Aaron Lambert
What do you do when you get a second chance at life with only $400 to your name? For Aaron Lambert, the answer was to take action, get creative, and build a real estate business that has grown into 25 senior co-living properties in a single year.
Aaron went from working as a pipe fitter in the oil industry to spending four years in prison. When he got out, he had just $400 to his name. During the pandemic, he started selling masks and COVID test kits before finding his way into real estate. Today, he specializes in independent senior co-living, a model he says offers more tenant stability than traditional room-rental strategies like PadSplit. After opening 25 establishments in the past year, he’s now expanding into new construction and group homes.
In this episode of From Corporate to Cash Flow, Aaron shares how he rebuilt his life, scaled his business, and why taking action is one of the biggest keys to success in real estate. We also discuss the importance of choosing the right business partners, doing your due diligence before entering a deal, and learning from people who are already achieving the results you want.
In this episode, we cover:
How Aaron went from $400 to his name to building a growing real estate portfolio
Why he chose senior co-living and what makes this tenant demographic different
How he scaled to 25 senior co-living properties in one year
His plans to expand into new construction and group homes
Why choosing the right business partners can make or break a deal
The importance of due diligence before committing to a partnership
Why taking action beats endlessly consuming YouTube videos when you're getting started
If you’re new to real estate investing, Aaron’s advice is simple: learn the basics, find people who are already doing what you want to do, and take action. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own, but you do have to get started.
Tune in for a conversation about second chances, entrepreneurial grit, and building a real estate business by taking action.
Connect with Aaron:https://www.facebook.com/aaron.lambert.3701779 https://www.instagram.com/aaronlambert83/ https://www.youtube.com/@aaronlambert_
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14 Oct 2026
Ep. 75: Is Your 30-Year Mortgage a Scam? The First-Lien HELOC Strategy Explained with Sean Uyehara
Is your 30-year mortgage really the best way to pay off your home? Or could you be leaving money on the table?
In this episode of *From Corporate to Cash Flow*, I’m joined by Sean Uyehara, a loan officer who specializes in first-lien HELOCs. Sean breaks down how traditional mortgages work, why homeowners often pay more in interest than principal during the early years of a 30-year loan, and how moving or refinancing every 5–7 years can reset the clock on paying down your mortgage.
We also dive into an alternative that combines the features of a mortgage, checking account, and savings account: the **first-lien HELOC**. With a variable interest rate and interest calculated daily based on your outstanding balance, this strategy may offer homeowners more flexibility, access to their equity, and opportunities to recycle capital for other investments.
But why not simply make extra payments toward your existing mortgage? Sean explains the potential downside of tying up cash in home equity, especially when an unexpected emergency leaves you needing liquidity and you may no longer qualify for additional financing.
We also discuss whether a first-lien HELOC makes sense if you already have a low interest rate—and why your current cash flow, mortgage terms, and financial goals all matter when evaluating your options.
**In this episode, we cover:**- How a traditional 30-year mortgage amortization schedule works- Why moving or refinancing can slow your progress toward paying off your home- What a first-lien HELOC is and how it differs from a traditional mortgage- How daily interest calculations and access to equity work- Why liquidity matters when deciding between paying down debt and keeping cash available- Whether a first-lien HELOC makes sense for homeowners with low existing mortgage rates- How accessing your equity could create opportunities to reinvest your capital
If you're a real estate investor or homeowner looking for ways to make your money work harder, this conversation will help you think differently about your mortgage, your equity, and your overall financial strategy.
*As always, a first-lien HELOC isn't the right fit for everyone. Variable rates, loan terms, fees, and your individual financial situation all matter when evaluating whether this strategy makes sense for you.*
Connect with Sean: https://www.instagram.com/sean.uyehara/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sean.uyehara
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7 Oct 2026
Ep. 74: How to Make Money Investing in Pre-Foreclosures (the ethical way) with Bobby Seegmiller
What happens when you sell a successful tech company, retire, and realize you have no idea what to do with yourself? If you’re Bobby Seegmiller, aka “Bobby the Bank Whisperer,” you find your way back to real estate.
On this episode of From Corporate to Cash Flow, Bobby shares how he went from working as a real estate agent nearly 30 years ago to building and selling a tech company, and eventually returning to real estate investing in the pre-foreclosure space. Today, he typically works on 5–10 properties per month, helping homeowners navigate difficult financial situations while creating win-win opportunities for investors.
Bobby doesn’t sugarcoat the business. From navigating the “sob stories” that come with pre-foreclosures to protecting yourself legally and knowing when to walk away, he shares why having the right safeguards in place is essential. He also explains how working with distressed homeowners can slow down the foreclosure process and create better outcomes for sellers facing challenging circumstances.
But building wealth isn’t just about the deals. Bobby challenges the idea of work-life balance, arguing that life is fluid and your business should fit into it. He’s closed deals while fishing, biking, skiing, and exploring the backcountry, proving that you can build a business without being chained to a desk.
In this episode, we discuss:- The opportunities and challenges of investing in pre-foreclosures- Why protecting yourself legally is critical when working with distressed homeowners- How investors can create win-win solutions for sellers in difficult situations- Why work-life balance is a misnomer and how to build a business around the life you want- The importance of giving your W-2 job your best while still building something of your own- How developing a different way of thinking can open doors to new opportunities
Interested in pre-foreclosure deals or looking for funding for your next opportunity? Bobby is open to funding deals, so reach out to connect with him and explore how you might work together.
If you’re a busy professional looking to build wealth through real estate while creating more flexibility in your life, this episode is for you.
Connect with Bobby:https://www.facebook.com/carsonseegmiller8
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