In Episode 29 of "Real Money Pathway," host David Kim tackles real estate investing after financial setbacks, drawing from his personal journey from swearing off real estate post-bankruptcy to building a successful property investment portfolio. Starting with the Austin home that doubled in value in just over two years, David reveals how strategic real estate decisions accelerated his wealth building. This episode covers the honest readiness assessment needed before buying investment property, including financial reserves, emotional preparation, and knowledge requirements. Listeners will learn David's cash flow first methodology for evaluating properties, why he analyzed over fifty properties before his first purchase, and specific criteria that separate wealth-building investments from money-draining mistakes. The episode addresses financing strategies during credit recovery, including conventional mortgages, seller financing, partnerships, and private money options. David shares his landlord playbook approach to property management, explaining how documented systems transform stressful situations into manageable procedures. From tenant screening strategies to building a reliable contractor network, this practical episode provides everything needed to approach real estate investing strategically after financial challenges, without repeating the mistakes that lead to setbacks.