Build Wealth AND Community Using This Strategy (with Mel Dorman) SB1745

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Joe Saul-Sehy and Josh ‘OG’ Bannerman, CFP

Financial Planning, Cfp, Education, Business, Retirement, Personal Finance, Money, Investing

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 October 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

What if building wealth wasn’t just about stacking dollars — but also stacking good deeds? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with Mel Dorman, a powerhouse real estate investor who turned humble beginnings (yes, dumpster diving beginnings) into a thriving portfolio of 34 rental units in just five years. And she didn’t just build wealth — she built community along the way. From negotiating creative seller-financed deals to forging partnerships that benefit both investors and neighborhoods, Mel shares how real estate can be a tool for connection as much as for cash flow. You’ll learn how she leverages relationships, uses alternative financing to scale quickly, and even flips properties without traditional bank loans — all while staying grounded in her mission to help others. But that’s not all: Joe and OG also break down the latest Federal Reserve moves and what they mean for your wallet. And of course, Neighbor Doug drops by with his signature trivia to remind us that building wealth is serious business… but it’s okay to have some fun while you’re at it. What You'll Learn Creative ways to build wealth: How seller financing can unlock deals you never thought possible. The power of purpose: Why combining community impact with real estate investing is a winning formula. Real-world strategies: Mel’s journey from zero to 34 units — and the lessons she learned along the way. How Fed rate changes affect you: What rising (or falling) rates mean for investors and homeowners. Financing myths busted: Why traditional bank loans aren’t the only way to grow a portfolio. Points to Ponder: Could creative financing open doors for your investing goals? How might building stronger community ties improve your financial outcomes? Are you prepared for how interest rate changes could impact your next big money move? This episode isn’t just a guide to real estate success — it’s a reminder that money works best when it works for everyone. Grab a notebook, pour yourself something caffeinated, and join us for a conversation that just might change how you think about wealth building. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/real-estate-investing-in-your-community-1745 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:09.9	Live from Joe's mom's basement, it's the stacking Benjamin show.
1:19.5	I'm Joe's mom's neighbor, Doug, and while your neighbors are busy fighting with each other on social media,
1:29.8	let's be neighborly and help you invest in your community with today's mentor, Mel Dorman.
1:36.6	You've heard her TED talk, and now she's here to teach you real estate.
1:41.0	In our headline segment, last month, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the
1:45.8	first time and practically forever. Hyperbole? Oh, that was a gazillion percent hyperbole. But here's
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