Episode 372: How to Build Wealth and Cut Your Taxes Through Real Estate Investing, with Niyi Adewole
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode, Gary is joined by Niyi Adewole, a former Fortune 500 Director of Strategic Accounts who made the leap from corporate leadership into full-time real estate entrepreneurship.
Today, Niyi dedicates his work to helping both new and experienced investors achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. He currently manages a portfolio of 25+ long-term rental units and 10 short-term rentals, and brings real-world experience on how to scale intelligently while balancing risk, cash flow, and long-term growth.
Niyi shares insights from his own journey—what it took to walk away from corporate life, how he built and scaled his portfolio, and the key lessons he's learned along the way. His practical approach to investing, combined with a big-picture focus on financial independence, makes this conversation especially valuable for investors at any stage.
If you're looking to build wealth through real estate, scale your investments with intention, and create a path toward lasting financial freedom, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
🔑 Key Topics Covered Niyi Adewole's journey from corporate sales to real estate investing
House hacking as a starting strategy for new investors
Why investor-friendly agents dramatically shorten the learning curve
How cost segregation and bonus depreciation work (in plain English)
Using short-term rentals as a powerful tax strategy
The difference between depreciation and "paper losses"
Market selection: why Atlanta stands out long-term
Rules of thumb like the 0.8% rule and the 15% STR rule
Tools investors use to analyze deals quickly and efficiently
The importance of building a real estate-backed retirement plan
Why starting small—and starting now—matters more than perfection
📞 How to Connect with Niyi Adewole Email: Niyi@ekabohome.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekabohome
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niyiadewole
Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ekabohome
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-iogGt9tlPsMDFKB7B-1Q
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Discover how the Global Investor Agent Team can help you scale faster and smarter.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, and share the Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast! Your support helps us bring on more industry-leading experts like Niyi Adewole and continue providing real-world strategies to help you build true, long-term wealth through real estate.
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In this episode, Gary is joined by Niyi Adewole, a former Fortune 500 Director of Strategic Accounts who made the leap from corporate leadership into full-time real estate entrepreneurship. Today, Niyi dedicates his work to helping both new and experienced investors achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. He currently manages a portfolio of 25+ long-term rental units and 10 short-term rentals, and brings real-world experience on how to scale intelligently while balancing risk, cash flow, and long-term growth. Niyi shares insights from his own journey—what it took to walk away from corporate life, how he built and scaled his portfolio, and the key lessons he's learned along the way. His practical approach to investing, combined with a big-picture focus on financial independence, makes this conversation especially valuable for investors at any stage. If you're looking to build wealth through real estate, scale your investments with intention, and create a path toward lasting financial freedom, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Niyi Adewole's journey from corporate sales to real estate investing House hacking as a starting strategy for new investors Why investor-friendly agents dramatically shorten the learning curve How cost segregation and bonus depreciation work (in plain English) Using short-term rentals as a powerful tax strategy The difference between depreciation and "paper losses" Market selection: why Atlanta stands out long-term Rules of thumb like the 0.8% rule and the 15% STR rule Tools investors use to analyze deals quickly and efficiently The importance of building a real estate-backed retirement plan Why starting small—and starting now—matters more than perfection 📞 How to Connect with Niyi Adewole Email: Niyi@ekabohome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekabohome LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niyiadewole Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ekabohome Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-iogGt9tlPsMDFKB7B-1Q Attention Investors and Agents: Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals? 👉 Visit Join GIA Team | The Global Investor Agent Team to unlock powerful tools, training, and growth strategies—and book your FREE consultation today. 📘 Grab our book: Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive, Not Just Survive, in a Market Shift? ➡️ Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX 🎓 Join Monday Night Live (MNL): Our free weekly class for agents and investors—packed with proven, real-world tactics. ➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg For Licensed Real Estate Agents If you're a licensed real estate agent who wants to work with serious investors, grow your business, and build true financial freedom—let's talk. 📅 Schedule your 1-on-1 strategy call with Gary: https://calendly.com/strategy1-on-1/30min Discover how the Global Investor Agent Team can help you scale faster and smarter. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, and share the Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast! Your support helps us bring on more industry-leading experts like Niyi Adewole and continue providing real-world strategies to help you build true, long-term wealth through real estate.