In this episode of The Journey, Leo sits down with Nick Stromwall — founder of Oak & Vine Capital, VP of Efficiency & Innovation at Rise 48 Equity, and a former college pastor who’s now a GP in 1,000 + multifamily units across the U.S. We unpack Nick’s unlikely road from charging Lime scooters at night and reverse-mortgaging a Honda CR-V to buy a $140K duplex to stewarding $1B+ in real-estate assets for faith-driven investors. Along the way, he shares why he frames ROI as a “triple win” — cash flow, appreciation, and radical generosity — and how servant leadership and Family Board-Meeting rhythms keep his marriage, four kids, and community front-and-center while he scales.Whether you’re a purpose-led investor, an entrepreneur juggling work and home, or simply curious how to win at work, win at home, and win in the world, Nick’s story proves you don’t have to trade impact for income.🔑 Key Takeaways→ The “$600-a-month duplex” that sparked a 15-year investing journey → How faith-first branding attracted a tribe of like-minded LPs — and why Nick gives away GP equity to nonprofits each deal→ Servant-leadership in practice: community directors, clean properties, and turnover-proof resident culture→ The Family Board-Meeting framework and Friday pizza-movie-smoothie nights that keep priorities straight→ Using AI and systems to compress 40-hour weeks into 30 — so there’s room for scouts, neighbors, and rest→ Why setting a “10× generosity goal” can expand both wealth and impact// TIMESTAMPS//00:00 Introduction to Nick Stromwall04:27 Transitioning from Ministry to Real Estate10:07 Balancing Faith, Work, and Community12:36 Designing a Life Plan for Success14:30 Leadership and Communication in the Workplace17:07 Grace and Accountability in Leadership19:59 Utilizing AI for Efficiency25:33 Integrating AI into Family Life27:43 AI and Faith: Bridging Technology and Spirituality29:16 Impact Investing: Merging Profit with Purpose32:49 Community Building: The Heart of Real Estate34:05 Measuring Impact: KPIs for Community Engagement36:56 Servant Leadership: Leading with Purpose41:32 Legacy and Purpose: Defining Success Beyond Wealth48:23 Continuous Learning: The Key to Growth🤝 CONNECT WITH NICKLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickstromwall/👋 CONNECT WITH LEO1) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-young/2) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leoyoungrealestate/3) Want to invest with us? https://tidycal.com/leoyoungrealestate/investor-alignment-callDisclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice and should not be relied upon as such. All investments carry risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Any mention of investment opportunities is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Offers, if any, will be made only through official offering documents and only to qualified, accredited investors in jurisdictions where permitted by law. Consult your own financial, legal, and tax advisors before making investment decisions.Keywords: multifamily syndication, faith-driven investing, servant leadership, passive income, real estate strategy, family board meeting, generosity, Rise 48 Equity, Oak & Vine Capital, personal growth