1405: Passive Income Playbook: How Entrepreneurs Build Wealth in Real Estate with Real Estate Investment Expert Wayne Courreges III

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

It’s frustrating pouring money into savings or the stock market only to watch inflation quietly chip away at it, year after year. The dream of financial freedom starts to feel out of reach when everything you try either feels too risky or too complicated. Real estate sounds promising, but the idea of tenants, repairs, and 2 a.m. phone calls quickly kills the vibe. What people really want is something steady, something that grows in the background without taking over their lives—and it’s hard to shake the feeling that such a thing should exist by now.

Wayne Courreges III is a Marine Corps veteran turned real estate investor and founder of CREI Partners, managing $60M in assets. After 16 years at CBRE, he now focuses on multifamily and storage investments. Today, he shares his strategy for building wealth through passive income and smart real estate deals. He emphasizes risk management, investor education, and understanding the numbers behind each property. His approach is clear: long-term value over quick wins. Stay tuned!

Quotes:

“A goal without a deadline is only a dream.”

“This business, like many others, involves a lot of grit, pain, ups and downs, and expertise. It's definitely not easy, and it's not for the faint of heart.”

“People need a home. They're not going to move out of their home before they move out of their office.”