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The money and freedom to live life on your own terms.

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My Story

Since co-founding RealWealth in 2003, I've helped guide more than 88,000 investors toward $1.4 billion in real estate assets acquired. I'm the best-selling author of Retire Rich with Rentals and Scaling Smart, a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence, and twice named one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.

None of that happened because I'm smarter than anyone else. It happened because early on, I got in rooms with people who were already doing what I wanted to do, and I paid attention to how they thought, not just what they did. Wealthy people aren't wired differently. They just learned mindsets the rest of us were never taught.

That's what I actually want to teach: how to get in the right rooms, and how to think the way the wealthy already do.

What People Are Saying

Sylvia Wilkins

“Kathy has changed my life... and... enabled me to finally overcome the limiting ideas that had been holding me back for years! I am now living the life of my dreams. You can have it all!”

A. Kumpis

“Kathy is the most humble mentor out there for real estate investing. She is honest and doesn't sugarcoat things. I like how she doesn't come across as another slick salesman trying to sell an expensive course that you don't need.”

Maddie Smith

“The Real Wealth Show Podcast is an incredible resource for anyone looking to learn more about real estate investing and building wealth through passive income. Kathy is super knowledgeable and leaves you with so much wisdom and advice!”

Yvonne Correia

“I ended up buying multiple copies of Kathy's book for my boys and other family members to learn about investing in real estate. The Real Wealth seminars give you multiple sources of information from personal experiences, market trends, and networking. You make up your own mind if real estate is right for you.”

Daniel Roberts

“Kathy has such a gift for making complex investing strategies feel simple and achievable. Her podcasts and guidance gave me the confidence to take my first step into real estate investing. Today, I have cash-flowing properties and a much brighter financial future. I’m so grateful for her wisdom!”

Angela Martinez

“Listening to Kathy and being part of the Real Wealth community has completely shifted my mindset. Instead of being stuck in fear, I now feel empowered to take action and build passive income. The clarity and inspiration she provides are unmatched!”

Colette Black

“I have been a part of the Real Wealth Network for a few years now and had I taken their advice when the economy was so depressed, I just might be retired by now. However, there are still many opportunities shared on an ongoing basis. I really appreciated Kathy's honesty in sharing her own success and failures. ”

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Kathy Fettke is the co-founder of RealWealth and RealWealth Developments, a real estate investor, syndicator, and bestselling author of Retire Rich with Rentals and Scaling Smart. Since co-founding RealWealth in 2003, she has helped guide more than 88,000 investors toward $1.4 billion in real estate assets acquired, and has produced over 1,000 free educational webinars along the way. She hosts The Real Wealth Show and Real Estate News for Investors, and co-hosts BiggerPockets' On the Market podcast. She is a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence, was named to GoBankingRates and MoneyLion's Top 100 Money Experts for 2025, and was twice named one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.

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Kathy is the Co-Founder of Real Wealth, an expert real estate investor, best selling author and podcast host.

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