What does a semi-retired life actually look like for a physician? Most doctors picture full retirement on a beach. But for us, the answer looks very different, and in this episode, we're sharing it live from Japan.
In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth Podcast, Leti and Kenji walk you through the mini-retirement lifestyle they've been building over the last several years: one to three months of slow travel with their family, embedded in a local community, while still running their businesses and managing their real estate portfolio remotely.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
What happened five months into our year of full-time travel that changed how we think about retirement forever
How we structure months-long family trips so the adults actually get a break too (hint: it's not what you'd expect)
The real logistics of managing a business, a real estate portfolio, and four kids from the other side of the world
Creative ways full-time physicians in our community are making month-long trips happen, even with clinical schedules
Whether you're years from financial freedom or already there, this episode gives you a model for what life on the other side can actually look like.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
1:07 — Why Semi-Retired, Not Fully Retired
2:41 — Mini-Retirements: Our Model for the Semi-Retired Life
3:31 — Work Hard, Play Hard: What These Months Actually Look Like
5:29 — Why We Do This: Family Values and Living Outside the Box
7:09 — Don't Delay Gratification: Mini-Retirements vs. Waiting Until 65
8:24 — It's Really Fun (The Honest Reason)
9:30 — Cultural Immersion: Stories from Our Japan Neighborhood
12:16 — Appreciating How Different Cultures Work
14:03 — Adapting to Smaller Spaces
15:28 — How Kids Adapt (Better Than Adults)
16:08 — Logistics: Why Community Matters
18:27 — Traveling with Kids vs. Traveling as a Couple
20:40 — Housing: Why We Always Choose Airbnbs
22:50 — Managing Your Home While You're Away
24:49 — Packing for Months at a Time
27:44 — It Gets Easier Over Time
29:00 — School Logistics: Negotiating Flexibility
30:45 — Start Small: One Month, Then Build
31:24 — Work Logistics: How Full-Time Doctors Make This Work
33:47 — Making Yourself Indispensable for More Freedom
35:30 — Our Day-to-Day: Managing Business and Portfolio from Japan
37:34 — Managing Your Real Estate Portfolio Remotely
39:50 — Daily Schedule: Meetings Until 11, Then Adventure
41:25 — Final Takeaways and Encouragement
44:07 — Boundless Life Program and Closing
Boundless Life (use Leti & Kenji as referral for a discount): https://www.boundless.life/
✅ Important Links:
👉 FREE Guide: How to Make $100,000 in Real Estate Investing Your First Year
📥 Download Now : https://semiretiredmd.com/your-first-100k/
👉 Join the Zero to Freedom Course – Learn How to Achieve Financial Freedom with Real Estate
📢 Enroll Here : https://semiretiredmd.com/zero-to-freedom-sales/
👉 Visit Our Website for Expert Resources & Coaching
🌎 https://semiretiredmd.com/
✅ Stay Connected With Us:
👉 Instagram: @SemiRetiredMD
👉 Facebook: @SemiRetiredMD
👉 TikTok: @SemiRetiredMD
👉 LinkedIn: Semi-Retired MD
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 Short Term Rental Property Management with Wil Slickers
📺 Watch Here
👉 Real Estate Investing for High-Income Professionals: A Step-by-Step Guide
📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/QBK8SV-gOkk
👉 Mid-Term Rental Secrets!
📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/TOFH2YnHjH8
👉 The Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han
📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Bq1zUPpL6nQ
✅ About Semi-Retired MD:
Welcome to the Semi-Retired MD channel! We help doctors and high-income professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Our goal is to empower you to replace your clinical income so you can practice medicine on your terms, retire early, or create generational wealth.
We specialize in:
✅ Cashflowing rental properties that replace your income
✅ Real estate tax strategies like the Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)
✅ Building wealth without working more clinical hours
✅ Investing in real estate while working full-time
Join thousands of doctors, professionals, and high-income earners who are creating passive income and living life on their terms.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly tips on real estate investing, wealth-building, and financial independence!
📩 For Business Inquiries & Collaborations:
📧 Email: support@semiretiredmd.com
🔥 #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #DoctorSideHustle #REIforDoctors #CashflowProperties #BuildWealth #SemiRetiredMD#semiretired #miniretirement #doctorlife #financialfreedom #semiretiredmd #travelwithkids #slowtravel #physicianlifestyle #doctorsbuildingwealth #workanywhere
In this episode of the Doctors Building Wealth Podcast, Leti and Kenji walk you through the mini-retirement lifestyle they've been building over the last several years: one to three months of slow travel with their family, embedded in a local community, while still running their businesses and managing their real estate portfolio remotely.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
What happened five months into our year of full-time travel that changed how we think about retirement forever
How we structure months-long family trips so the adults actually get a break too (hint: it's not what you'd expect)
The real logistics of managing a business, a real estate portfolio, and four kids from the other side of the world
Creative ways full-time physicians in our community are making month-long trips happen, even with clinical schedules
Whether you're years from financial freedom or already there, this episode gives you a model for what life on the other side can actually look like.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
1:07 — Why Semi-Retired, Not Fully Retired
2:41 — Mini-Retirements: Our Model for the Semi-Retired Life
3:31 — Work Hard, Play Hard: What These Months Actually Look Like
5:29 — Why We Do This: Family Values and Living Outside the Box
7:09 — Don't Delay Gratification: Mini-Retirements vs. Waiting Until 65
8:24 — It's Really Fun (The Honest Reason)
9:30 — Cultural Immersion: Stories from Our Japan Neighborhood
12:16 — Appreciating How Different Cultures Work
14:03 — Adapting to Smaller Spaces
15:28 — How Kids Adapt (Better Than Adults)
16:08 — Logistics: Why Community Matters
18:27 — Traveling with Kids vs. Traveling as a Couple
20:40 — Housing: Why We Always Choose Airbnbs
22:50 — Managing Your Home While You're Away
24:49 — Packing for Months at a Time
27:44 — It Gets Easier Over Time
29:00 — School Logistics: Negotiating Flexibility
30:45 — Start Small: One Month, Then Build
31:24 — Work Logistics: How Full-Time Doctors Make This Work
33:47 — Making Yourself Indispensable for More Freedom
35:30 — Our Day-to-Day: Managing Business and Portfolio from Japan
37:34 — Managing Your Real Estate Portfolio Remotely
39:50 — Daily Schedule: Meetings Until 11, Then Adventure
41:25 — Final Takeaways and Encouragement
44:07 — Boundless Life Program and Closing
Boundless Life (use Leti & Kenji as referral for a discount): https://www.boundless.life/
✅ Important Links:
👉 FREE Guide: How to Make $100,000 in Real Estate Investing Your First Year
📥 Download Now : https://semiretiredmd.com/your-first-100k/
👉 Join the Zero to Freedom Course – Learn How to Achieve Financial Freedom with Real Estate
📢 Enroll Here : https://semiretiredmd.com/zero-to-freedom-sales/
👉 Visit Our Website for Expert Resources & Coaching
🌎 https://semiretiredmd.com/
✅ Stay Connected With Us:
👉 Instagram: @SemiRetiredMD
👉 Facebook: @SemiRetiredMD
👉 TikTok: @SemiRetiredMD
👉 LinkedIn: Semi-Retired MD
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 Short Term Rental Property Management with Wil Slickers
📺 Watch Here
👉 Real Estate Investing for High-Income Professionals: A Step-by-Step Guide
📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/QBK8SV-gOkk
👉 Mid-Term Rental Secrets!
📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/TOFH2YnHjH8
👉 The Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han
📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Bq1zUPpL6nQ
✅ About Semi-Retired MD:
Welcome to the Semi-Retired MD channel! We help doctors and high-income professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Our goal is to empower you to replace your clinical income so you can practice medicine on your terms, retire early, or create generational wealth.
We specialize in:
✅ Cashflowing rental properties that replace your income
✅ Real estate tax strategies like the Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)
✅ Building wealth without working more clinical hours
✅ Investing in real estate while working full-time
Join thousands of doctors, professionals, and high-income earners who are creating passive income and living life on their terms.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly tips on real estate investing, wealth-building, and financial independence!
📩 For Business Inquiries & Collaborations:
📧 Email: support@semiretiredmd.com
🔥 #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #DoctorSideHustle #REIforDoctors #CashflowProperties #BuildWealth #SemiRetiredMD#semiretired #miniretirement #doctorlife #financialfreedom #semiretiredmd #travelwithkids #slowtravel #physicianlifestyle #doctorsbuildingwealth #workanywhere