John Casmon
- 3 min read

How to Create a Lifetime of Cash Flow with Rod Khleif, Episode 58

After only a few years in the industry, he had already built an empire. In his head, he was a real estate god and had created a lifetime of cash flow. Then, the crash of 2008 shook the entire economy. Rod Khleif crashed and lost $50 million dollars. With such a loss, he shifted his gears and focused on his mental makeup. Armed with a $50 million dollar lesson, he learned from his mistakes and dove straight into investments. To date, Rod had successfully used real estate to create a lifetime of cash flow that also gives him opportunities to help others. He is the host of the #1 real estate podcast, Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing. On this episode, he passionately shares his business and life lessons and what he looks for in a target market.

Key Market Insights

Moved to Denver, CO as a six-year old impoverished Dutch immigrant
Became a broker at 18, and earned over $100k in his third year
Had a $17 million net worth in the year 2006
Built portfolio of 800 houses and multiple apartments in 2006-2008, scattered two hours North & South of his residence
Lost $50 million in the crash of 2008
Started a litigation support company after the crash, and helped build law firms in four states that turned into a 10-million dollar business
After completely shifting gears, he started investing in real estate again
Lesson learned: Focus on the cash flow, not the value
Goal Setting: Clearly define what you want and why you want it. Then, focus on that on a regular basis
Currently owns over 2000 homes and apartment buildings
Built over 22 businesses in his 40-year business career
Host of the No. 1 Real Estate Podcast, Lifetime CashFlow Through Real Estate Investing with over 3.6 million downloads to date
Study location through these levels: regional, neighborhood, and property
Location conditions: Job and population growth, income levels, zoning restrictions, current and planned infrastructures, etc.
Ask the chamber of commerce who's moved in and who's moved out
Real Estate Podcast: Includes experts and novices in the industry, and a weekly topic on Psychology of Success
Free Ebook: How to Create Lifetime CashFlow Through Multifamily Properties - Text Rod to 41411
Passionate about giving back. Fed 60,000 children for the last 18 years over the holidays
Currently helping 1,500 local children by giving backpacks filled with school supplies