Dream Start Own Podcast - The Path to Own Your Time

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Phoenix investor Kyle Karges to unpack how he went from a shy, head-down introvert to a highly connected leader in Subto and the Owners Club—scaling fix and flips, co-living, and multifamily across multiple markets. Kyle shares how 18 years in real estate changed once he finally started networking, joining...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with 23-year real estate veteran Philip Warrick to break down how creative finance, subject-to deals, lease options, and Airbnbs helped him leave the family sign business and become a full-time investor in Houston. Philip shares how a late-night Carlton Sheets infomercial, growing up as a missionary kid in Braz...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with lender, builder, and fund manager Julian Rizov of DealFunding360 to break down DSCR loans, hard money, construction financing, and how to avoid paying for money you can’t actually use. Julian shares how he went from doing 250+ fix and flips to building new construction in Atlanta, creating co-living, Airbn...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with capital raiser and entrepreneur Colin Yeap to break down how he went from a pharmaceutical W2 to owning laundromats, running a landscaping company, and building a thriving capital-raising/connecting business—all by walking into the rooms everyone else avoided. Colin explains how he started as a private len...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with recruiter, AI strategist, and investor April Elias to unpack how she’s using creative finance, international real estate in Portugal, and AI to build freedom—without walking away from a W2 she actually loves. April shares the story of their subject-to hybrid deal on Portugal’s “California of Europe,” how s...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with co-living investor and Subto Semesters instructor Dustin Geroski to unpack the “secret sauce” behind his high-performing rent-by-the-room portfolio, 10-bed co-living new builds in Houston, and how he’s raised over $2M through fractional partnerships. Dustin shares how he went from wholesaling and a few co-...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Peter Roisman, co-founding principal and CEO of REV, a multifamily leasing company that’s trained hundreds of leasing pros and created the REV Leasing University and REV Leasing Score to help owners fill vacancies and boost NOI. Peter shares how he went from law and sports business to medical real estate d...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with investor and builder Rayce Barnes to break down how he scaled from renting out spare rooms in his own home to running multiple high-performing Airbnb units, adding hot tubs and arcades, and even building new construction duplexes for short-term rentals in Central Washington. Rayce shares how he started hos...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” sits down with married investing duo Linda and Connor Holtz of M2RE (Married to Real Estate) to unpack how they scaled from a Chicago house hack during COVID to syndicating 100+ unit multifamily deals across the Texas Triangle and beyond. They share how property management in Chicago, an FHA 203k house hack, and a big move to la...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” sits down with construction expert and investor Jim Vani (“Jim Vani Builds”) to break down how he blends 15+ years of construction experience with creative real estate to build fix and flips, ground-up developments, and affordable housing projects across the country. Jim shares how he went from growing up on job sites with his d...

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” sits down with capital raiser and mortgage veteran Joshua Sun to break down how he helps families in foreclosure, rescues investors from bad deals, and channels real estate profits into orphan care, anti-trafficking, and housing for domestic violence survivors. Joshua shares how he went from 20 years in mortgage to becoming a fu...

In this solo episode of the Dream Start Podcast, Edgar "The Connector" Salgado shares how he's building a mission-driven real estate portfolio focused on impact first: affordable housing through rent-by-the-room, sober living communities, veteran housing, and solutions for young adults aging out of foster care. Edgar opens up about growing up as a first-generation American, his early...

What if you could quit your corporate job and build a business that makes money while you sleep? 💰In this inspiring episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Neil Twa, founder of Voltage Digital Marketing (voltagedm.com) — a visionary entrepreneur who went from IBM executive to building multi-million dollar Amazon brands. Neil reveals how he built over a dozen...

Discover how Michelle and Vin built a purpose-driven real estate lending empire while helping families, veterans, and foster youth find housing through creative finance. In this inspiring episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar the Connector dives deep into how this San Antonio power couple scaled their business, mastered capital raising, and created impact-driven co-living communities — all withou...

What does it mean to serve twice — first in the U.S. Air Force, and then by helping veterans find homes? In this inspiring episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Julie Kolat — veteran, real-estate investor, and founder of Vets For Us, a nonprofit devoted to affordable housing and preserving the memories of those who served. Julie opens up about her journey of...

How do you go from saving lives in the OR to building a 7-property real estate portfolio? 💥In this Dream Start Own episode, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Matei Chelbegean, a nurse anesthesiologist turned real estate investor, who’s mastered the balance between a full-time medical career and building long-term wealth through Subto creative finance, mid-term rentals, and co-livi...

From making churros and selling cars to running a 10-year e-commerce and marketing agency , Will Castillo has built multiple businesses by mastering systems, automation, and clarity. In this episode of Dream Start Own , host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado dives into Will’s journey—from fraternity life and early marketing to building funnels , leading AI automation projects , and helping entrepreneu...

What happens when the fix-and-flip market slows down — but your cash flow skyrockets instead? In this episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Johnny Gaona, a Houston-based investor who turned tough lessons from 2024’s brutal flip market into massive returns through co-living and PadSplit strategies. Johnny shares how he pivoted from short-term flips to long-te...

🎙️ From College Dropout to 300 Units: Austin Whitehead’s Real Estate Scaling BlueprintIn this insightful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Austin Whitehead, aa remarkable real estate entrepreneur who went from being a college dropout to owning and managing nearly 300 rental units. Austin shares his journey of building a thriving property management bus...

🎙️ From Homeless to Housing Hero: Tracy Koa’s Journey to Building Wealth & Impact Through Co-LivingIn this deeply inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Tracy Koa, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey from homelessness to real estate powerhouse exemplifies the power of resilience, strategic team building, and purpose-driven investing. Tracy’s m...

🎙️Learn how to get 100% funding for fix & flips, rentals, and new construction with creative lending strategies from hard & private money lender Edgar Vargas. In this episode, you’ll discover the key differences between hard money and private money, how to qualify, and insider tips to secure the best terms. Whether you’re a new investor or looking to scale your portfolio, this is your roadmap to f...

🎙️ Solving Housing & Loneliness with Co-Living: David Ross’ High-Impact Real Estate ModelIn this impactful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews David Ross, a visionary real estate investor who has transformed 15 homes into thriving co-living communities — achieving a 97% occupancy rate and 26-month average tenant stays. David’s co-living approach is about...

In this value-packed episode of the Dream Start Own Podcast, host Edgar the Connector interviews Tigger Huchel, a capital raising powerhouse who went from real estate beginner to closing multi-million dollar deals—including a $50 million hotel conversion.💥 Once struggling through bankruptcy and foreclosure during a divorce…💼 Now helping others fund deals and build wealth through creative real es...

What if you could leave your W-2, run a property management company, and build wealth through creative lending and self-directed IRAs? That’s exactly what Josh Smith has done. In this episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado unpacks Josh’s journey: from working corporate at Toyota, to discovering FIRE, to leaving his job and scaling into property management and escrow-backed...

🎙️ Creative Finance Powerhouse: Carlos Torres Garzon on Subto, Wraps & Raising $750KCreative finance, subject-to, and wrap mortgages—all in one powerhouse episode. Carlos Torres Garzon shares how he rebuilt after losing it all in 2008, rallied a $750K raise in days, and now helps Latino homestead buyers become homeowners without banks through wraps/mirror wraps and smart servicing. We cover partne...