Hosted by Michael Haberman, a seasoned professional who transitioned from a high-pressure career in philanthropy and public affairs to the world of real estate lending, Flip Your Life is about more than just financial success—it’s about taking control of your life through real estate investing.
This podcast is for those ready to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind, whether you’re an experienced property investor, a fix-and-flipper, or someone just dreaming of more freedom. With a focus on real, hard-working investors—not the “passive income” hype—you’ll hear inspiring stories from everyday people who have used real estate to gain autonomy over their schedules, families, and futures. Expect candid conversations with teachers, researchers, and more, sharing the ups and downs of balancing real estate with the demands of everyday life.
Join us monthly as we explore how real estate can be a pathway to living life on your own terms—without the fluff. With dry humor and a wealth of experience, Michael will guide you through this journey of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and financial independence.
Ready to flip your life? Subscribe today and catch the latest episodes to get inspired and learn how real estate investing can help you reclaim your time and priorities.
Episode 6
Ed Hendrickson was excited to be working for a hard money lender because real estate investing was always his goal. But he knew sitting behind a desk from 9-5 wouldn’t get him to where he wanted to be. So he gave up the W-2 job and teamed up with Rock East Funding about 6 years ago in a consulting role. Now in addition to originating loans, he flips houses and has built a substantial real estate portfolio.
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Episode 5
Sean and Randi Lynch started flipping houses while Sean was a selling state of the art medical equipment to hospitals. He was working on their flips on the weekends, but took a leap of faith and gave up his high-salary to go full force into real estate – just before Covid hit. They’ve learned to adapt, and their real estate career is thriving..
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Episode 4
Working on Wall Street meant hours and hours at the office and virtually no control of his schedule. So Rob Manfredo began investing in fix and flips. 70 projects later, he’s just getting started. And although it comes with its challenges, he’s grateful that being an investor has enabled him to spend valuable time with his son.
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Episode 3
After a 20 year career in corporate IT, Brent Pope left it behind to invest in real estate. Over the past 7 years, he has done “fix and flips”, acquired some rentals and now flips land. In his newest venture, he’s returning to technology and building an AI tool that will help grow his real estate business.
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Episode 2
Eric Helboc started investing in real estate while working a full-time job as a public school teacher. His various real estate initiatives grew to a point where two years ago he took a leave of absence from teaching to focus on real estate. Just recently he decided to officially resign and focus solely on real estate. Now making breakfast for his kids is just one of the many things he has time for.
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Episode 1
On this episode, Chris Canzoneri talks with Michael about leaving his career in law enforcement to be a full time real estate investor. Now, instead of traveling to New York City every day to work, he travels the world for fun. Tune in to hear how real estate helped Chris Flip his Life.
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