In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, host Matt Vogt is joined once again by Zach Lemaster, founder of Rent To Retirement, to explore how dentists and other healthcare professionals can build long-term wealth through turnkey real estate investing—without the stress of being a landlord or losing focus on their practice.
You’ll learn exactly how to start or scale a real estate portfolio using passive strategies, new construction rentals, and tax-saving techniques such as bonus depreciation and cost segregation. Zach shares real numbers, strategic insights, and projections for the 2026 real estate market that every dentist investor should hear.
If you’re looking to:
Build passive income streams
Maximise ROI while minimising risk
Use tax strategies to offset high income
Gain control of your financial future outside the operatory
This episode is a must-listen.
Timestamps
00:00 – Mic check
00:11 – Welcome to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
00:23 – How to get a free TLP assessment
00:46 – Zach Lemaster returns to the show
01:28 – Zach’s story: healthcare to real estate
02:46 – Why real estate investing resonates with dentists
04:21 – Why busy professionals choose turnkey rentals
05:36 – How to avoid mistakes in real estate
06:14 – Focusing on your practice before investing
07:49 – What “turnkey” really means
09:00 – Investing across U.S. markets
10:43 – Why real estate is just math
12:18 – What’s your first step?
14:05 – Building a long-term wealth plan
17:05 – Real estate market fundamentals
19:25 – 2026 market predictions and changes
21:42 – Exclusive builder deals through Rent To Retirement
23:07 – Real example: using $30K in investor incentives
25:39 – Who turnkey investing is right for
27:20 – Managing the managers: what to expect
29:05 – Support beyond the sale
30:52 – When to sell or trade up a property
32:10 – Real estate as a capital strategy
33:28 – Time vs. ROI: active vs. passive investing
34:49 – Setting realistic expectations for real estate
36:42 – TLP community incentive for 2026
37:33 – How to connect with Zach and R2R
38:25 – Final thoughts and how to contact TLP
Interested in building passive income through real estate without sacrificing time in the practice?
Start by connecting with Zach Lemaster and the Rent To Retirement team:
Visit: https://www.renttoretirement.com/
Text REI to 33777 to schedule a free strategy call
Take our FREE lifestyle and practice assessment: https://thelifestylepractice.com/practice-assesment/
Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching
Get access to TLP Academy: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching
