RE:INVEST

In this episode, I sit down with Alec McElhinny — a sharp, data-driven developer who walked away from a career in actuarial science to build over 54,000 square feet of industrial value-add projects . We talk about his current flex space development , how he underwrites projects with precision, and why he believes beautiful design doesn’t have to break the bank. Alec also shares his passion for hel...

What do thousands of deals, a best-selling book, and bulletproof negotiation skills have in common? Derek Dombeck. In this episode, we dive into the mind of a real estate veteran who’s mastered the art of creative financing and deal structuring. Derek shares real-world examples, top negotiation tactics, and the mindset it takes to thrive in any market. Whether you’re a rookie investor or a seasone...

Interest rates are high, deals are scarce—but smart investors are thriving. In this episode, we break down powerful tactics like seller financing, subject-to deals, and rent-maximizing upgrades. No fluff, just the strategies you need to profit in a frozen market. Don’t wait for rates to drop—win now. Connect with your Hosts: Garrett Gatton LinkedIn Facebook Garrett.gatton@gmail.com Seth Ciminillo...

Pressed for time but still want to grow your portfolio? Garrett and Seth share how to build serious investing momentum in just one focused hour a day. Learn how to prioritize high-impact tasks, stay consistent, and create a weekly rhythm that fits any schedule. Whether you're balancing a 9-to-5 or juggling family life, this episode proves that real progress doesn't require full-time hour...

Are you doing too much and slowing your growth? Garrett and Seth reveal how smart investors reclaim their time through delegation and automation. They’ll walk you through what to outsource first, how to build a lean team using VAs and contractors, and the top tools that streamline the grind. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start working on your business—not just in it—this episode...

In real estate, it’s not just about buying the deal—it’s about surviving what comes after. In this episode, Garrett and Seth break down why being well-capitalized is essential for navigating surprise repairs, vacancies, and major capital improvements. They share hard-earned lessons on how reserves can save a deal and keep your investment afloat. From stronger negotiation power to post-close stabil...

Today we show you the formula to be able to make lots of offers with speed and confidence. Knowing these fundamentals will win you more deals which could mean the difference of 10’s of thousands of dollars for your wealth. From who you need on your bench to the type of contract you use, you’ll be able to compete with the most seasoned of investors. Connect with your Hosts: Garrett Gatton   LinkedI...

What does working in corporate Disney and operating water parks teach you about property management. Join us as we interview James Harhi, founder of Innovative Attraction Management and Thrive Property Group discuss the skillsets needed to operate at a high level in business and real estate. Look behind the scenes about how people make money in amusements parks and the like.  Connect with James Li...

Stop losing money through the 5 areas that go overlooked in your real estate operations. Ross McArthur with Follow the Deal breaks down how you can be more profitable and tighten up your operations. From the cost of a bad tenant to finding the ways you are leaving money on the table through possible income streams this episode will change the way you view your portfolio. Connect with your Ross: Li...

One of the greatest challenges, we all face as Investors is overcoming our own mental limitations. Stan is someone who learned the hard way about financial literacy. Listen to his story about how real estate taught him the financial principles that many of us miss in traditional education. Connect with Stan: LinkedIn Website Stan's Lil Nugget: You don’t have to do everything on your own. Ther...

Frustrated or confused about getting loans for you next real estate investment? Today we outline some common hang ups to avoid and factors to consider so you can keep buying deals in 2025! Connect with your Hosts: Garrett Gatton   LinkedIn Facebook Garrett.gatton@gmail.com Seth Ciminillo   LinkedIn Facebook Seth.ciminillo@gmail.com Li'l Nugget Segment music: " Hip-Hop 1 " by Deff Sy...

You’re in a business and you want to make the jump into real estate investing. What does it take? How do you exit a business? Mario Jaramillo shares his journey from gym owner to real estate investor in Memphis, TN. Now a vertically integrated investment company with an investor friendly construction company, Mario is a great one to learn form.  Connect with Mario: Lease Guard - https://leaseguard...

One of the biggest income drivers and variables in property ownership is tenant management and vacancy rates. Derek Morton shares the most practical advice on offering the best resources and ideas to your tenants that will benefit your tenant base along with keeping vacancies to a minimum. Connect with Derek: LinkedIn Website Lease Guard Derek's Lil Nugget:  "Try not to suck, and when yo...

DSCR loans are powerful but what are the strategies to actually utilize the full power they offer? The most reviewed loan officer on Biggerpockets breaks down how some of the top investors using DSCR loans are buying properties.   Connect with Alex: LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-bekeza-1240a0a0/ DSCR Calculator Tool - https://investorpropertyloan.com/dscr/?pid=P31 Instagram - h...

What happens when a hotel can’t be rescued? You convert it to a multi-family property! In a market where good deals are hard to come by and competition is high, Jeremy Lack is taking a different approach through a strategy called adaptive reuse. Open your tiny little mind into today’s episode of the RE:Invest Podcast.    Connect with Jeremy: LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-lack-00b6...

DSCR loans could be the way of the future for those looking for alternatives from local banks and commercial loans. Jacob Singer with Pimlico Capital gives a thorough understanding of how these loans are competitive to your 30-yr fixed mortgages but more flexible than local banks. All investors must add this to their tool belt. Connect with Jacob: LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-sing...

Every business owner struggles with getting the clients they want. Phillip Hatfield with Summit View Landscape and Design shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he has niched himself into a design build landscaping company while using his business as the engine to invest in real estate. Connect with Phillip  The Pumpkin Plan” by Mike Michalowicz  Phillip’s Lil Nugget: Grow the Biggest Pumpkin-...

As we usher in a new year it is time to break down goal setting and some key principles to keep in mind as you look into 2025. These principles will keep you from the fluff and over-hyped nature of new year's resolutions that siderail many of us each year. Get tactical and realistic so you can achieve big things in 2025! Connect with your Hosts: Garrett Gatton LinkedIn Facebook Garrett.gatton...

Get ready for the best and most impactful moments from our guest line up from 2024. A year in review surveying the most successful and challenging real estate investors and entrepreneurs. From the grit it takes to thru hike the Triple Crown to the failure of the founder of a $2.5B real estate company. We cover it all. Here’s to a great 2025! Garrett & Seth's  Li’l Nugget: Set Big Goals –...

This single discipline will help you avoid the dreaded dumb tax in business and investing. Using the framework of “Thinking Time” and the art of asking the right questions, Seth and Garrett identify 3 problems all investors face and the questions that will help you get to the root issue at hand. Helpful Links: The Road Less Stupid - https://a.co/d/4gconTm The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - https://a...

What does being a Division 1 baseball player for an SEC school have to do with being an uber successful real estate investor? Evidently everything! Brian Spear breaks down the lessons and mindsets he learned when playing for the University of Kentucky and how that translates off-field. Listen and get amped to go conquer your next business or real estate venture! Connect with Brian:  Website: inves...

Today we explore how to take management intensive assets like mobile home parks and operationalize them to where you can scale your strategy. You don’t have to own a portfolio of mobile home parks to apply the lessons from today's guest. Andrew is using over 40 virtual assistants to streamline an otherwise difficult task.    Connect with Andrew:  Website: https://keelteam.com/ LinkedIn: https...

The best kept lending secret for real estate investors? Mark Ritter CEO of MBFS, which is a network of over 100 credit unions, pulls back the curtain on the competitive advantages of getting financing through credit unions. Be sure to cringe at his Smallerpockets story and how this type of botched surgery can ruin your investing plans.   Connect with Mark: markritter.com   mbfs.org     LinkedIn - ...

In our rapidly changing digital age, the world is opening up and industries are being “democratized.” But is it a good thing? Today we discuss with Levi Brackman founder of Invown how Crowdfunding platforms for private real estate investment has changed the investing landscape along with his personal journey with handling discouragement along the way.  Connect with Levi:  https://www.invown.com/  ...

Get ready to add one of the most powerful tools to your investing toolbelt. Trevor Ahing pulls back the curtain on using the novation strategy to close more deals and make more money that a traditional wholesale. He shares story after story of how to engage sellers who are stuck and need the solution you offer. You won’t want to miss his Smallerpockets story of how things went from good to on fire...