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About Kathy Fettke

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Kathy Fettke is the Co-Founder of RealWealth.com, a real estate company that assists busy professionals in acquiring buy and hold turnkey real estate investments with experienced property management in place in some of the nation’s fastest-growing markets and RealWealth Developments.com, a syndication company that helps investors create completely passive investments through build-to-rent properties.

She is passionate about giving people the real estate data, resources and connections they need to transform their lives. That’s why she hosts The Real Wealth Show and the Real Estate News For Investors podcasts. She is also the co-host of Bigger Pockets: On the Market podcast. Her best-selling books include “Retire Rich with Rentals,” and “Scaling Smart,” which she co-authored with her husband Rich Fettke.

How Kathy Fettke Became a Real Estate Investing Expert

Kathy received her BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University. She has worked in the newsrooms of CNN, FOX, CTV and ABC-7, and is a past-president of American Women in Radio & Television. As a certified personal coach through the Coaches Training Institute, she took the coaching process to television in 2001 and produced a cable show called “DREAM” which followed the process of six people going after their dreams over 90 days. Kathy noticed a theme: most people don’t have time for their dreams when they are spending all their time at work to make money to pay the bills.

The show sponsor was a real estate expert and the segments they produced changed her life. After interviewing dozens of real estate millionaires, Kathy discovered their best strategies for creating passive income streams. She and her husband, Rich Fettke, bought numerous investment properties and since then learned the highs and lows of investing that can only come from hands-on experience.

In 2003, Kathy and Rich, took their passion giving people the resources and connections they need to live a life of real wealth to the next level by founding RealWealth. The company’s goals were 1) to teach people how to create financial freedom with real estate, 2) to connect them with the resources and real estate investment opportunities needed to succeed, and 3) to accomplish this by providing educational resources and professional industry connections for free. Today, they’ve helped more than 77,000 members build real wealth.

Kathy loves the freedom that real estate investing can bring. She is an avid traveler and enjoys hiking, rock climbing, skiing, figure skating and surfing. She lives in Malibu, California with her husband, Rich. She also has two daughters and one grandson who live nearby.

Kathy Fettke Short Bio

Kathy Fettke is the Co-Founder of RealWealth.com, a real estate investing company that helps busy professionals in acquiring buy and hold turnkey real estate investments with experienced property management in place in some of the nation’s fastest-growing markets, and RealWealth Developments.com, a syndication company that helps investors create completely passive investments through build-to-rent properties.

She is passionate about giving people the real estate data, resources and connections they need to transform their lives. That’s why she hosts The Real Wealth Show and the Real Estate News For Investors podcasts. She is also the co-host of Bigger Pockets: On the Market podcast. Her best-selling books include “Retire Rich with Rentals,” and “Scaling Smart,” which she co-authored with her husband Rich Fettke.

Kathy is a frequent guest at real estate investing events and organizations, podcasts and has been on national media outlets like CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR and CBS MarketWatch.

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23823 Malibu Road, Suite 50419
Malibu, CA 90265
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Kathy Fettke’s Best-Selling Books

Retire Rich with Rentals: How to Enjoy Ongoing Cash Flow from Real Estate so You Don’t Have to Work Forever by Kathy Fettke

The front of Kathy Fettke's best-selling real estate investing book, Retire Rich with Rentals.

Many people dream of a comfortable (or even early) retirement, but most investment choices are too time-consuming, too risky, or provide too meager of a return. In Retire Rich with Rentals, professional real estate investor Kathy Fettke shows you how to fund your retirement with passive income from investing in real estate.

By following Kathy’s process for choosing markets, finding deals, and restructuring your portfolio, you can grow your net worth and create passive monthly income from real estate without toilets, tenants or getting your hands dirty.

In Retire Rich from Rentals, you will learn:

  • Why real state is the highest leverage investment strategy
  • Little known strategies for growing your retirement funds faster by deferring taxes
  • Hands-free and stress-free property management
  • How to find the best real estate markets
  • How to buy out-of-state investment properties
  • How to build a $1,000,000+ real estate portfolio

Retire Rich with Rentals Reviews

This book is an excellent guide for anyone looking to achieve financial independence through real estate investing. The book offers practical step by step advice on how to build a rental property portfolio that generates income. —John D.

This is an awesome resource especially for the real estate investment beginner. It’s easy to read and Kathy explains the process in a way that gives you the confidence to know anyone can do this! —Tracy G.

“We invested in six properties so far, and the income pays for two kids in college. Once they are out of college, it will convert to retirement income.” —Stephanie H.

“If you wish to maximize your leverage, use other people’s money, and work with the best, become a RealWealth member, and create lifelong wealth.” —Kathy S.

“Now all I do is wait for my monthly e-mails regarding my online property management statements and double check my bank accounts to confirm the cash flow. Thank you very much! I am now on the hunt for additional investment opportunities.” —Ben S.

Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business by Rich & Kathy Fettke

The front cover of Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business by Rich and Kathy Fettke.

You’ve built a profitable business, and now you want to scale without sacrificing your time, money and energy. How do you say goodbye to stress and reap the rewards of impactful growth as you grow your business? 

In Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business, Rich and Kathy Fettke distill over twenty years of business strategy into the perfect guide for entrepreneurs and real estate investors ready to scale a successful enterprise and create a life that embraces financial independence. 

In Scaling Smart, you will learn:

  • Why crafting a personal vision is essential for long-term business success.
  • Easy-to-use practical techniques that empower and inspire your team.
  • Savvy business strategies that help you avoid the pitfalls of business expansion.
  • Unlock passive income with sustainable methods for reliable growth.
  • Prevent financial burnout with smart systems, structures and processes.
  • Streamline operations by harnessing technology and other tools that scale your business efficiently.

Scaling Smart Reviews

If you’re looking for sustainable growth, personally and professionally, then “Scaling Smart” is the book for you.  The advice is accessible, wise, and potentially life changing. —Tal Ben-Shahar, New York Times bestselling author of Happier

If you want your business to make a bigger difference in the world, without burning yourself out, this book is your guide. —Rosa “Rosie” Gumataotao Rios, 43rd U.S. Treasurer

This is an easy read full of very actionable, informative information. The structure of the book makes it very easy for you to follow and build a blueprint for safely scaling your business! —Henry Washington

The Fettkes totally understand the entrepreneur’s struggle – you want to grow your business without sacrificing your life in the process. What I love about this book is that it’s not just theory. They’ve been in the trenches for 20+ years and share real, practical strategies that actually work. —Brad H.

Scaling Smart should be in every business owners hand! It is so well written and provides basically a template for any business owner on how to scale your business the right way. Don’t miss out on this book if you own a business! —T.A.

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