Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
by Jason & Rachel Wagner
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74. There Is No Rushing Grief: A Story of 2nd Trimester Pregnancy Loss With Kayla Heiar
Mar 25, 2026
1h 16m 16s
73. The Unforgettable Impact of Charlie Kirk
Sep 23, 2025
51m 57s
72. Navigating Our First Eviction: A 10-Month Landlord Nightmare
Sep 19, 2025
48m 12s
71. How Private Lending, AI, & Midterm Rentals Create Freedom With Jennie Berger and Tristan Lora
Aug 14, 2025
2h 22m 09s
70. Unlocking VA Loan Secrets with Dubois Toy
Jul 14, 2025
1h 13m 35s
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| 3/25/26 |  74. There Is No Rushing Grief: A Story of 2nd Trimester Pregnancy Loss With Kayla Heiar | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rachel sits down with our close friend Kayla Heiar as she bravely shares the story of losing her baby girl, Skye Marie, at 15 weeks. Kayla walks us through her pregnancy journey—from early ultrasounds and hopeful milestones to the devastating appointment where no heartbeat was found. She opens up about the shock and disbelief that followed, the need to seek confirmation before making next steps, and the emotional weight of choosing a D&E. Kayla also share... | 1h 16m 16s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 |  73. The Unforgettable Impact of Charlie Kirk | Send us Fan Mail Charlie Kirk's life was cut tragically short at just 31 years old, but his impact on American politics and conservative thought will endure for generations. We're still processing the shock of his assassination, which has rippled through communities worldwide and revealed deep fractures in our political landscape. Few figures have accomplished what Kirk did in such a short time. Founding Turning Point USA as a teenager without a college degree, he built a movement that gave ... | 51m 57s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 |  72. Navigating Our First Eviction: A 10-Month Landlord Nightmare | Send us Fan Mail Our first eviction experience turned into a year-long saga of legal hurdles, thousands in lost revenue, and unexpected emotional challenges. We navigate the complex process of evicting non-paying tenants from our commercial property in Chicago while balancing business decisions with human impact. • Notice requirements for tenant termination in Chicago (120 days for tenants who've lived there over 3 years) • Impact of problem tenants on other units and building conditions • T... | 48m 12s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 |  71. How Private Lending, AI, & Midterm Rentals Create Freedom With Jennie Berger and Tristan Lora | Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Real Life Investing, Jason and Rachel Wagner sit down with powerhouse duo Jennie Berger and Tristan Lora for a conversation that blends real estate savvy, entrepreneurial resilience, lifestyle design, and some truly unforgettable stories. Jennie shares her inspiring journey from high-stakes condo development and house flipping to building a thriving private lending business. She opens up about lessons learned from challenging projects, the art o... | 2h 22m 09s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  70. Unlocking VA Loan Secrets with Dubois Toy | Send us Fan Mail When veteran Dubois Toy received a check for $2,600 at his closing table after buying a $369,000 property, he knew he'd stumbled onto something extraordinary. With just $400 out-of-pocket, he'd unlocked the hidden potential of the VA loan that most veterans never discover. As a former ethical hacker, Toy brought his methodical approach to finding loopholes to the world of real estate investing. "I read 2,000 pages of the VA lenders handbook," he reveals, explaining how this ... | 1h 13m 35s | ||||||
| 5/24/25 |  69. Standing Your Ground: Why We Declined Standard Newborn Hospital Protocols | Send us Fan Mail We recently welcomed our son Wes Michael Wagner and share our deeply personal journey through childbirth in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, where we declined nearly all standard hospital protocols for newborns. In this episode we discuss: • Detailed look at RhoGAM shots and our decision to decline despite significant pressure from medical staff • Analyzing the risk factors of Group B Strep and antibiotics versus protecting the microbiome • How vitamin K shots are lin... | 1h 54m 26s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 |  68. Berry Yo & the Heart of Arlington Heights: A Story of Grit, Frozen Yogurt, and Community with Sheila Henneman | Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of The Real Life Investing Podcast, Jason and Rachel Wagner sit down with Sheila Henneman, the beloved owner of Berry Yo Frozen Yogurt in downtown Arlington Heights, IL. Sheila shares her remarkable journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a thriving entrepreneur with one of the most cherished local businesses in the community. You'll hear how she: Started a frozen yogurt business with no prior experienceSurvived the brutal impact of COVI... | 1h 10m 23s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 |  67. The Milford Method: How To Create Meaningful Connections Where You Live with Matt and Katie Milford | Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to building deep community in our disconnected world was hidden in plain sight? Matt and Katie Milford—known as the "connectors" of their Arlington Heights neighborhood—reveal their formula for transforming neighbors into friends and acquaintances into family. The Milfords share how their strategic decision to live near downtown, despite the higher cost, put them in proximity to like-minded, socially-oriented people. "When you rapidly surround yourselves w... | 1h 28m 10s | ||||||
| 3/13/25 |  66. Unfiltered Success: Wonderful Togbey on Building A Real Estate Empire, 75 Hard, and Credit Card Mastery | Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Jason and Rachel Wagner sit down with the multifaceted Wonderful Togbey—a successful Chicago real estate investor, 75 Hard enthusiast, and master of credit card hacking. As an immigrant from Togo, West Africa, Wonderful Togbey shares his incredible journey of moving to the U.S. at 16, building a thriving real estate portfolio from scratch, and balancing a full-time job, family life, and global travel. Kicking things off with his experience tac... | 1h 59m 24s | ||||||
| 2/16/25 |  65. RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation and Personal Stories of Vaccine Injuries | Send us Fan Mail RFK Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary could signify a shift toward greater transparency and parental choices in public health and vaccination policies. Jason and Rachel Wagner discuss their own experiences with vaccination and the importance of informed consent, raising significant questions about the current understanding of vaccine safety and industry accountability. • RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary, sparking hope for public health reform • Discussion centers on the e... | 1h 07m 27s | ||||||
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| 2/7/25 |  64. Leaning Into Faith with Anita Pilalis | Send us Fan Mail Bible sales are reaching record highs, and across America, more people are reconnecting with their faith. This makes today’s episode especially timely as we sit down with the incredible Anita Pilalis, a devoted and passionate Christian. Anita shares the powerful moment she found God and how it became her life’s mission to serve Him. Our conversation touches on how others can lean into their faith to help them during times of uncertainty, how prayer can be used as an int... | 2h 09m 36s | ||||||
| 12/7/24 |  63. How We Defended and Won a Real Estate Commission Arbitration | Send us Fan Mail Today's episode, we discuss the arbitration case over earned real estate commissions we recently found ourselves in. In a claim that was brought against brokerage, we walk through how we effectively defended our commission and ultimately prevailed as the unlikely victors. | 57m 10s | ||||||
| 11/18/24 |  62. Refusing To Be A Victim and Doing Whatever It Takes with Mike Bednarz | Send us Fan Mail Join us for one of the most inspirational conversations you can hear as we sit down with Mike Bednarz. It was just another day quoting a job for his commercial HVAC company, Bedco Mechanical, when Mike suddenly lost control of a ladder and fell 25 feet onto concrete. Mike suffered a severe brain injury and shattered many bones from that accident. He shares his story of how he had always lived a life of discipline, and his choices leading up to his injury hel... | 1h 23m 53s | ||||||
| 11/13/24 |  61. Returning To Faith: Our First Experience Back At Church | Send us Fan Mail Today's episode dives into our spiritual journey back to faith. Our conversation explores that impact of the 2024 presidential election and how it offered the evidence Jason needed to rediscover his abandoned faith. We hope that our story offers others an opportunity to become curious about God and encourages you to go explore. A truly relatable episode. | 47m 47s | ||||||
| 11/6/24 |  60. How Donald Trump Pulled Off The Greatest Political Comeback Of All Time | Send us Fan Mail Tune into our take on how Donald Trump and the Republicans won the 2024 election in a landslide. | 54m 48s | ||||||
| 11/5/24 |  59. Voting Day & Donald Trump | Send us Fan Mail We voted. For Donald Trump. Here's why. | 39m 02s | ||||||
| 11/3/24 |  58. Walking Away From The Democratic Party with Adriana | Send us Fan Mail Join us on the Real Life Investing Podcast for a thought provoking conversation of shifting political landscapes with our guest, Adriana. As a Hispanic raised in a middle-class neighborhood with strong Democratic values, Adriana shares her compelling journey from a lifelong Democrat to a passionate supporter of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. This transformation highlights the power of personal experience in reshaping political beliefs. Adriana's story offers a u... | 1h 55m 07s | ||||||
| 10/30/24 |  57. Surpassing $1M Net Worth Through Real Estate Investing | Send us Fan Mail Jason and Rachel detail how they went from being worth more dead than alive, to surpassing $1M net worth in 5 years through real estate investing. | 44m 16s | ||||||
| 10/28/24 |  56. Renting Tesla's on Turo: Profits, Logistics, & Cybertruck Adventures | Send us Fan Mail We bought a Cybertruck. We rent it out on Turo. Here’s how it’s going and here’s the story of why we decided it was a worthwhile investment. | 21m 26s | ||||||
| 10/22/24 |  55: Leslie Collazo: Republican Candidate for Illinois State Representative In The 8th District | Send us Fan Mail Meet Leslie Collazo, a passionate advocate and dedicated community leader from the heart of Chicago. Born and raised in Illinois, Leslie is a proud daughter of Puerto Rican heritage, bringing a rich cultural perspective and a commitment to serving her community. As she embarks on her journey to become the State Representative for the 8th District, Leslie's bilingual abilities amplify her connection with diverse constituents. Leslie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Co... | 1h 13m 17s | ||||||
| 10/21/24 |  54. Uncovering Ideological Bias In Our Colleges & Universities | Send us Fan Mail What if the political leanings of your college professors are shaping your worldview more than you realize? Today we discuss the chart Elon Musk shared that shows the dominance left leaning professors have within our colleges and universities. This chart is also supported with a 2016 study of Liberal Professors Outnumber Conservatives 12:1. Our discussion details personal reflections of our college experience back in 2008 where topics of race, white privilege, a... | 55m 14s | ||||||
| 10/18/24 |  53. Kamala Harris Vs Fox News, Trump’s Treatment of Women, and What Will Win The Election | Send us Fan Mail Catch our take on the Kamala Harris vs Fox News interview and what it says about the state of the media. Going further, we discuss the important voting topics that the left and right are debating, while also diving into Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). Rachel gives us her opinion on Trump's treatment of women, and finally we talk about the key pieces that will win the election. | 34m 28s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 |  52. Unpacking Our Conservative Values And Where They Came From | Send us Fan Mail Can one thrive as a conservative in a sea of liberal ideology? Embark on a journey with us, Rachel and Jason Wagner, as we unravel our personal narratives of embracing conservative beliefs while living in the predominantly Democratic state of Illinois. We'll peel back the layers of our political evolution, shaped by our unique backgrounds—Rachel's intriguing childhood conversations with her grandfather, a Democratic mayor, and Jason's eye-opening political awakening post coll... | 57m 57s | ||||||
| 8/19/24 |  51. Celebrating 50 Episodes: Real Estate Success, Personal Growth, and Authentic Conversations | Send us Fan Mail Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode on the Real Life Investing Podcast. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without our listeners, our virtual assistant Ricel, and the incredible guests who shared their wisdom and experiences. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on our journey, highlighting the transformative impact of the 75 Hard program, with inspiring stories from Nicky De Leon (Ep #8), Jon and Keira Quintero (Ep #15), Paige Henneman (Ep #33), James and Mhariel... | 39m 38s | ||||||
| 8/15/24 |  50. Unprecedented Times: The Perspective of Today's High Schooler With Kelly & Campbell | Send us Fan Mail Join us for a fascinating conversation with two local high schoolers, Kelly and Campbell. From the Covid 19 Pandemic to political viewpoints, this discussion goes into the mindset of what it was like to be a teenager during unprecedented times. | 1h 17m 41s | ||||||
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