Building wealth through real estate doesn’t require leaving a demanding career. In this episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles & Syndication Show, Ashlee Edwards—an attorney, real estate investor, and business consultant—shares how she built financial security alongside her W-2 through disciplined systems, intentional savings, and private money lending. Ashlee grew up in Los Angeles and was exposed early to homeownership and strong saving habits. During the pandemic, layoffs an...

Ashlee Edwards is a full-time attorney who bought eight properties while continuing to work a demanding job. She began investing during the pandemic after witnessing how quickly income, stability, and control can disappear when financial security depends entirely on an employer. What she did: • Continued working full-time as an attorney while buying properties ⚖️ • Used pandemic downtime to listen to podcasts and read books 📚 • Invested in real estate education and completed every module 🎓 ...

Steven built his portfolio while working 10–12 hour retail shifts, then dedicating nights and weekends to real estate. His early focus was education, mentorship, and disciplined deal analysis. He carved out consistent time instead of trying to do everything at once. Rather than letting real estate interfere with his job, Steven protected his work performance so income remained stable. That steady paycheck became the engine behind his growth, allowing him to reinvest and scale methodically. ...

Building a Portfolio While Working Full-Time Steven built a 300-unit portfolio while working 10–12 hour retail shifts. What he did: • Worked retail days and handled real estate at night • Pushed through 14–15 hour days early on • Lived at home to reinvest everything • Used DIY only for learning • Followed his mentor and Building Wealth • Bought the worst house on the block to force appreciation How you can apply it: • Use early mornings, nights, and weekends • Treat your job as part of your i...

Many investors feel pressure to scale fast — but Jacob Carroll proves the opposite. Despite a demanding full-time job, raising kids, relocating, and running a household, Jacob built his portfolio slowly and intentionally… one property at a time. His philosophy: consistency beats speed, and you can build wealth without sacrificing your career, family, or peace of mind. 💼 How Jacob Invests While Working a Full-Time Job Jacob still works a demanding W-2, so he relies on disciplined routines. He ...

1. Building a Portfolio While Working Full-Time 💼⏳ What he did: Built his portfolio without reducing workloadUsed a laptop + hotspot in rentalsCompleted repairs between callsScheduled staggered work blocksFocused on high-value tasksHow you can apply it: Fit real estate into natural pockets in your dayBring work tools when neededUse flexible moments for small tasksProtect the income that keeps you bankableBuild real estate around your job2. Protecting the Income That Keeps Financing Easy 💵🏦 Wh...

Many professionals want to build wealth through real estate, but long work hours and busy lives make it feel nearly impossible. Today’s guest, Gurshan Bansal, proves that a demanding career doesn’t have to stop anyone from building a strong portfolio. As a strategic tech sales leader, he built nearly 300 units on the side using evenings, weekends, and disciplined time management — growing from a house hack to large multifamily syndications. Gurshan began in 2013 while working at a restaurant....

Some investors wait for the “perfect time.” Joe Danza built his portfolio during one of the worst—right after the 2008 crash—using credit cards, borrowed money, and sheer determination to never rely on promotions again. Today, though he could quit his job from passive income, Joe keeps his W-2 to accelerate growth, buy more assets, and stay in control. His story proves a demanding career can fuel real estate success, not compete with it. How to Invest While Keeping Your W-2 Joe, an IT program...

Most people dream about the day they can walk away from their 9-to-5, but Joe Danza shows there’s another way. As a full-time IT Program Manager for the Navy, Joe has already built enough passive income through real estate to leave his job—but he’s choosing to stay. Why? Because he sees his W-2 income as a growth tool, not a limitation. While most people chase the exit, Joe’s using his steady paycheck to fuel faster expansion, buy more assets, and keep full control of his deals. Joe’s story...

Most people think you need the perfect exit plan before leaving corporate America — but Shaletha Litt Colbert proves setbacks can spark success. After being laid off five months postpartum, she and her husband turned adversity into a thriving international real-estate business built on faith, strategy, and determination. Starting with just two properties and a dream to live on their own terms, they built a system that now earns across borders. 🌎🏡 💼 How to Invest While Keeping Your W-2 (or Aft...

Most people assume you must quit your job to win in real estate. Jack Bosch shows another path. A German immigrant who spent five years traveling nonstop for a software job, he and his wife Michelle (also immigrants) built a land-flipping business on the side—starting with a $400 lot that sold for $4,000 the next day. Two weeks later, another deal netted $9,500. They closed 63 deals in year one and became millionaires within 18 months, later scaling to eight figures—all while Jack was still f...

Most people think you need to quit your business to scale in real estate — Beth Januzzi Underhill proves otherwise. After 25+ years running an outdoor construction company in Cincinnati, she expanded into student housing syndications during COVID — without stepping away from her main business. Her story shows that with strong partnerships, clear roles, and focus, you can build serious wealth without giving up your day job. 🏗️ How to Invest as an Active GP While Running a Business Beth uses pa...

️ How to Build a Real Estate Side Hustle While Working Full-Time Ashley worked as a senior project manager in corporate America for 15 years before a layoff pushed her into full-time investing. While still employed, she ran successful flips on the side by managing contractors remotely, setting clear weekly check-ins, and using her W-2 income to secure funding and build credit. 🏘️ A Real-Life Fix-and-Flip: From Corporate Paycheck to Profit Her early flips in Dothan, Alabama showed how choosi...

Most people think you must quit your job to succeed in real estate, but Andrew Freed proves otherwise. From using a HELOC on his Boston condo to scaling 240+ units, he shows how W-2 professionals can balance careers while building wealth through multifamily, syndications, and creative financing. 📘 From W-2 to 240+ Units Andrew started as a project manager on the W-2 path. During COVID, Rich Dad Poor Dad sparked a mindset shift. Realizing his net worth was tied to one condo, he tapped a ...

Guest: Hayato Hori, Managing Partner at Red Brick Equity Focus: How to start and scale real estate investing on the side—actively or passively—while keeping your W-2 or main business strong. Starting Out: From W-2 to Real Estate At 21, Hayato bought his first rental in Memphis while working at Hyperloop. The $200/month cash flow wasn’t enough, so he shifted to wholesaling, scaling to 10–15 deals a month. The Shift: From Wholesaling to Wealth Building Watching institutional buyers scale to $1...

Roberto Carbetta’s journey shows you don’t need millions or to quit your job to succeed in real estate. He began as a Toronto bank teller, later ran a contracting business, and then shifted to multifamily and senior living in Florida. Today, he manages a $25M+ portfolio, focusing on senior living as demand grows with the aging population. 🚤 How to Invest While Working Full-Time Roberto built on the side—buying single-family homes every 18 months while running his company, then moving into U.S...

Intro — for busy pros & business owners: Roberto Carbetta didn’t wait for retirement to invest—he built his real estate journey alongside long work hours, proving steady action drives results. Starting as a Toronto bank teller, he learned from wealthy clients tied to real estate, bought his first deal at 21, ran a construction business for over a decade, and now helps manage a $25M portfolio in multifamily and senior living. 🚀 🎙️ Episode Snapshot — What’s in this conversation Early spark...

Most people assume you need to quit your job to build wealth in real estate, but Scott Kidd proves otherwise. After 20 years as a yacht captain, he built a portfolio of multifamily properties and syndications—all while managing luxury yachts full-time. His journey shows how demanding professionals can still scale by leveraging partnerships, systems, and mindset. Scott’s start was simple: buying a single-family home and rolling that into more deals. A chance conversation on the beach with an i...

Bill Ham joins the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show to share real talk on coaching programs, investing, and building your business while working a full-time job or running another business. With nearly 20 years in real estate, his perspective helps investors cut through noise and avoid costly mistakes. He breaks down how big-name coaching outfits work, why many investors get disappointed, and what to look for if you want one-on-one mentorship that fits your goals. For busy professionals...

Guest: Bill Ham — multifamily owner/operator since 2005, author of Real Estate Raw & Creative Cash, founder of Creative Cash Academy. 👤 Host: Eric Lindsay — Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show (built for people with a W-2 or full-time business). 💡 What Bill Actually Did (and Why He Says Don’t Copy It) ✈️ Started as a pilot out of school, read books, and bought a duplex as his first deal. 💵 Duplex cash-flowed ~$300/month; he had ~$10k saved and quit his aviation job. 🧑‍🍼 At 28, with...