AZREIA Show

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete explores one of the most influential wealth-building concepts in personal finance, Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant. Learn the differences between the four quadrants: Employee (E), Self-Employed (S), Business Owner (B), and Investor (I), and discover why understanding where you are today is the first step toward a...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA, breaks down the latest trends shaping the Arizona real estate market and explains why today's conditions may offer one of the most predictable investing environments in recent years. Rather than focusing on sensational headlines about market crashes or housing booms, Mike analyzes the d...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete sits down with Phoenix realtor, investor, and short-term rental operator Jeremy Holden of Jeremy Holden Real Estate and Holden Family Management to explore the opportunities and realities of investing in short-term rentals. Jeremy shares how he got started with house hacking during the COVID era, earned his real esta...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode of the AZREIA Show, Michael Del Prete sits down with Kevin Coughlin of the National Real Estate Investors Association (National REIA) to discuss the critical issues shaping the future of real estate investing across America. From rent control and property rights to fair housing regulations, emotional support animal policies, property t...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, we sit down with Jules Wrubel to dive into the world of hard money lending and real estate financing. Jules shares his journey from New York and New Jersey to Arizona, where he built a career in the mortgage industry before transitioning into hard money lending and private financing. Jules walks us through the realities of funding rea...

Welcome to another episode of AZREIA Show!  Thinking about investing outside your local market? In this solo episode of AZREIA Show, host Marcus Maloney shares how he successfully invests out of state from Arizona, primarily in the Chicagoland area. Rather than relying on appreciation alone, Marcus explains why he prioritizes predictable cash flow, strong fundamentals, and tax advantages to build...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this solo episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association, reflects on a powerful chapter from his book Fearless Connections and shares how real estate success is built far more on relationships than marketing tactics. He walks through a memorable 2012 wholesale deal in Phoenix's Pearson Historic Dist...

In this episode, AZREIA Executive Director Michael Del Prete and Marcus Maloney sits down with attorney, investor, and note expert Jeff Watson to discuss why many investors are shifting away from traditional rentals and toward notes and seller financing to build more predictable income with less risk and stress. eff shares his journey from buy-and-hold investing and short sales to becoming a succe...

In this episode of The AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete sit down with veteran Phoenix landlord Joe O'Brien to break down the realities of Section 8 housing. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Joe cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding the program and explains how it really works, from guaranteed rent and fair market rates to inspections, tenant screeni...

On the AZREIA Show in Arizona, hosts Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete sit down with investor Greg Slaughter to unpack his journey from building a large rental portfolio and completing over 1,500 real estate transactions across multiple states to ultimately redefining what success means on his own terms. Greg shares how 19 years at McDonald's gave him a strong foundation in systems, processes,...

On the AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus and Michael Del Prete sit down with resident expert property manager and landlord agent Joe O'Brien to break down what new investors must know before buying their first rental in Arizona. Joe dives into the most common cash-flow mistakes like underestimating vacancy and repair costs, and shares a simple framework: budget 5% for vacancy and 8–10% for CapEx, and only...

On this episode of The AZREIA Show, longtime investor Dave Franecki shares his experience navigating multiple market cycles and explains why he focuses on buying and subdividing land to keep investing simple. He walks through his approach to finding deals using guerrilla marketing and MLS searches, particularly targeting properties with high days-on-market. Dave dives into his creative financing s...

Welcome to another episode of AZREIA Show! In this episode, hosts Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete sit down with hotel developer Mark Pomerenke to unpack the mindset, strategy, and relentless drive behind building a nationwide hospitality business. Mark shares how most investors limit their growth by thinking too small and why learning to think big, pivot quickly, and solve problems daily is t...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Mike Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association, breaks down one of the biggest mistakes new investors make starting with a fix-and-flip. He explains why flipping is a complex, high-risk strategy that requires mastering deal acquisition, budgeting, construction management, timelines, and sales, all...

Welcome to another episode of AZREIA Show! In this episode, Mike Del Prete sits down with Barry Paceley, Arizona native, construction company owner, longtime Phoenix planning volunteer, SRP council vice chair, and candidate for SRP vice president, to explain why the upcoming SRP election is so important for real estate investors. Barry shares the history of SRP as the first federal reclamation pro...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, host Mike Del Prete sits down with Nate Hare from Directed IRA to explain how self-directed IRAs allow investors to use retirement funds to invest in assets beyond traditional stocks and mutual funds, like real estate and private lending. Nate breaks down how self-directed IRAs work, including how properties are titled within the IRA,...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Mike Del Prete explains why creative financing is becoming increasingly important in today's market of higher interest rates, tighter underwriting, and cautious buyers. He previews AZREIA's March 9 expert panel and the March 14–15 Creative Deal Makers Academy, and emphasizes that successful investors need to be problem-solvers with mu...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! This episode, Mike Del Prete hosts solo with special guest Sabrina Smai, a former AI engineer and data scientist turned real estate investor. Sabrina shares her journey from building tech solutions and ethical hacking at the University of Toronto to finding financial freedom through house hacking and ADU development in Seattle. Learn how she scaled fr...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! This episode, Mike Del Prete goes solo to give a 2026 Arizona real estate "Path of Progress" update. He dives into emerging investment corridors, major market drivers, and strategies every investor should know to stay ahead. From North Phoenix's Loop 303 boom fueled by TSMC, to West Valley logistics hubs, Southeast Valley growth, and Tucson's hottest...

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show!  This week, we dive into the world of real estate success in Arizona by exploring the Silvercrest Opportunity Fund with guest James Guajardo. James shares his journey into real estate, the value of affordable housing, and the importance of community in mobile home parks. Learn how Silvercrest is helping renters become homeowners and why their model is...

Welcome to The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete sit down with the dynamic real estate duo, Janet and Gabby Avila, famously known as The Flipping Sisters, to dive into their journey from traditional house flips to stunning luxury properties in the Arizona market. Janet and Gabby share how they've turned their passion for design and strategy into a highly prof...

Welcome to The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ In this episode of The AZREIA Show, host Mike Del Prete sits down with longtime friend and creative real estate expert Brandon Simmons for a powerful conversation on building success through creative financing, mindset, and real relationships. Brandon shares his journey from working in mortgage processing to becoming a highly inventive wholesaler, breaking down real-...

Welcome to The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA, goes solo to interview Alden from Silvercrest Opportunity Fund. 🏡 Join us as Alden shares his journey, from learning the ropes of real estate from his father to building a successful career in the mobile home investing market. Learn about the founding of Wind Mobile Homes, the innovative strategies th...

Welcome to another high-energy episode of The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Aaron Chapman and his brother Eric Chapman to hear an incredible story of resilience, recovery, and real estate success. Aaron opens up about his life-changing 2008 motorcycle accident that left him financially devastated and wheelchair-bound, and how he turned that hardship into a comeback that inspired his...

Welcome to another high-energy episode of The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Kianna Garcia, Arizona-based real estate agent, wholesaler, and true networking powerhouse. Kianna shares her journey from being a college athlete in Hawaii to building a thriving real estate career through relationships, consistency, and strategic networking. She breaks down how she transitioned from project...