In this episode of the Kid Investor podcast, host Jared Macliver interviews Gary, an oil and gas investor, who shares insights into the oil and gas industry, investment strategies, tax advantages, and the importance of understanding the economic aspects of wells. Gary explains the differences between upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, and how they relate to real estate investing. He discusses the quick payback periods and potential returns on investment, as well as the liquidity and equity considerations in oil and gas investments. The conversation concludes with personal insights and the importance of planning adventures in life.

In this episode of the Kid Investor podcast, host Jared Macliver interviews Cheryl Stewart, a seasoned real estate investor known as the 'single family queen.' Cheryl shares her journey into real estate, starting from a challenging financial situation to becoming a successful investor. The conversation delves into various topics including creative financing, subject to mortgages, lessons learned from fix and flips, exit strategies, and her initiative 'Rise by 25' aimed at educating the next generation of investors. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of mentorship, innovative strategies, and the need for financial literacy among young people.

In this episode of The Kid Investor, we sit down with a fellow Rise by 25 coach who started a DJ company at 16 and is now setting her sights on real estate. We talk about what it’s like to run a business while you’re still figuring things out, and how some of the same skills—like networking, showing up, and staying consistent—apply across the board.

We also get into:

🎤 Why being on stage as a DJ builds confidence

🏘 How those lessons carry over into real estate

🤝 The importance of people skills, whether it’s gigs or deals

🔥 A rapid-fire session about life, goals, and real estate firsts

It is truly a fun listen!

In this episode of The Kid Investor, I sit down with Norm Fuller — a veteran contractor with over 32 years in the game — who recently stepped into the world of high-end residential flips in Scottsdale, AZ. Norm shares how his decades of experience managing crews and building custom homes laid the foundation for him to take control of his own projects, and why flipping luxury properties has become both a profitable venture and a creative outlet.

But that’s not the endgame — Norm opens up about his long-term vision to shift into RV park ownership as a path toward lasting wealth and lifestyle freedom. We talk lessons from construction, the psychology behind design choices, the challenges of scaling, and why more investors should consider flips as a stepping stone into the commercial space.

If you’ve ever wondered how a seasoned builder approaches real estate investing — or what it takes to turn a high-end flip into a serious business — this one’s for you.

In this episode of The Kid Investor, we dive into what it's like to close your first real estate deal before finishing high school. Meet Brian Sturt, a 17-year-old out-of-state duplex owner from Oregon who partnered with his mom to take on a subject-to deal and make it his own.

Brian shares how sibling rivalry and his mom’s experience sparked his fire to get into real estate. From managing back payments to hiring (and firing) property managers, Brian walks us through the ups, downs, and uh-oh hot dog moments of being a teen landlord. Jared and Brian also talk shop about their shared involvement in Rise by 25, a program where young investors coach and learn from one another in the real estate world.

Whether you're young and hungry or seasoned and curious, this episode is packed with energy, lessons, and a fresh take on what the next generation of investors looks like.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and get inspired!

In this episode of The Kid Investor, we hit the road with Bethany Finch—aka The Remote RV Investor. Bethany is the founder of American Made Home Solutions and Empowher Capital Fund, and she’s currently running five active businesses while traveling full-time in an RV with her husband Kurt and their loyal security pup, Blue.

Bethany shares how she scaled down from running eight businesses to five, including a credit hacking company, an executive rental business, single-family renovations, multifamily investing, and build-to-rent syndications—all from the road. With 28+ years of entrepreneurial experience, a background in education, and a deep mission to further God’s kingdom, Bethany brings a unique blend of hustle and heart to everything she does.

From their humble beginnings as a groundskeeper/property manager duo to overseeing renovations on 5,000+ units across 20 properties, the Finches have turned vision into action at every stage. Bethany talks about building systems, staying grounded in faith, and teaching others how to unlock doors they didn’t know existed.

If you’ve ever wondered how to scale, automate, and live free while making an impact—this conversation is for you.

In this episode of The Kid Investor, Michael Garcia shares how he went from hustling single-family rentals to orchestrating big deals with clarity, speed, and zero excuses. Michael walks through his mindset on finding high-leverage partnerships, building momentum with precision, and why your ability to execute fast might be the most valuable skill in real estate today.

We talk strategy, systems, and the messy middle of scaling—while keeping it real about what it actually takes to grow a portfolio in today's environment. If you're looking for a blueprint built on hustle, sharp decision-making, and surrounding yourself with the right people, this one's for you.

In this powerhouse episode of The Kid Investor, Matt Tiefke shares how he’s taken the real estate world by storm—snagging deals in mobile home parks, RV parks, laundromats, car washes, real estate notes, and now syndicating multifamily at scale. He’s juggling a 200-unit and 450-unit deal while just hearing back on a 1000-unit opportunity.

Matt dives deep into how he built momentum by underwriting tons of deals, earning broker trust, and cold calling his way into massive opportunities—so much so that he now runs a Thursday night cold call class for students.

His style? Chaos by design. His secret? A killer team and a relentless work ethic. If you want real talk about building fast and big—this is the one to listen to.