How Real Estate Changed My Life

Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by Jace Myers & Brennan Harvey, two Texas A&M interns who spent the summer inside our property management operation.  They share insights on their expectations versus reality in property management, the value of hands-on experience in a small business, and the importance of effective communication...

Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by LuAnn Blough, a Regional Development Director at Exchange Resource Group, LLC. She’s on a mission to make the 1031 exchange simple, safe, and accessible—so everyday investors can defer taxes legally, preserve equity, and scale from one door to many. Luann breaks down the rules (in plain English), shares...

Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by Eva Živanovič and Matt Speer, the visionary co-founders of PropertyManagement.com They’re on a mission to transform the property management industry by bringing transparency, trust, and objective data to property owners and investors across the U.S. Eva and Matt share their journey from developing a pro...

Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This time, we’re joined by Gerd Conner, a real estate investor whose journey blends smart strategy with heartfelt intention. Gerd didn’t just build wealth—he built a lifestyle, using short-term rentals to create unforgettable experiences for his family and guests alike. From renting his own vacation home to mastering tax strategies and...

Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This time, we’re joined by Jeff Chisum, a professional mortgage originator who specializes in short-term rental financing and is also a successful short-term rental owner. In this episode, Jeff shares his unique journey in the real estate space, focusing on how short-term rentals became a game-changer for both his career and personal w...

S2 E06: From Single-Family to Multifamily Success w/Randy Landgenderfer Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This time, we’re joined by Randy Landgenderfer, an experienced investor who took a different route to real estate success. Randy started in single-family homes but later transitioned into multifamily syndications, using strategic investments to build long-term weal...

S2 E05: Transitioning from Corporate to Real Estate Investing: Joseph Fiddelke Welcome to the fifth episode of Season 2 of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This week, we’re joined by Joseph Fiddelke, a real estate investor who’s transitioning from the corporate world to building his real estate portfolio. Originally from Iowa, Joseph moved to Texas for work and spent years in the medical apparel i...

Welcome to the fourth episode of season 2 of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This week, we’re joined by Jimmy Edwards, a seasoned real estate investor who takes us deep into the world of syndications. Jimmy shares his personal journey into real estate and provides invaluable insights into what syndications are, who they’re perfect for, and how you can start investing in them. His story is full of...

Welcome to the third episode of season 2 of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This week, we’re joined by Shaun Overton, whose incredible journey from a pivotal life decision to a completely transformed lifestyle will leave you inspired. Shaun shares how he took a leap of faith into real estate and embraced the challenges that came with building a new life, one bold step at a time. From hard work to...

Welcome to the second episode of season 2 of How Real Estate Changed My Life! This week, we’re joined by Charlie Stamps, a real estate professional whose journey is both unexpected and inspiring. Charlie takes us through his transition from a spontaneous decision to step away from college to diving into the real estate world. He shares the challenges, hard work, and mindset that have helped him th...

Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of How Real Estate Changed My Life, we kick off Season 2 with Nick Sicilian, a real estate pro with a wealth of knowledge to share. Nick has experienced firsthand how real estate can truly transform lives—and he's here to give us a behind-the-scenes look at his journey. From navigating the hustle to closing deals, Nick shares his insights on the hard work,...

Avoid getting taxed out of your home! Chandler Crouch shares actionable details to lower your property tax, discusses property tax law reformation, and much more. To connect with Chandler Crouch and his team, check out his website at ChandlerCrouch.com . If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our other episodes and leave us a 5 5-stareview on your favorite listening platform! Audio Time...

What is the key to becoming a successful remote real estate investor? Today’s guest, Josiah Trowbridge, discusses his passion for real estate, recounts his good and bad experiences, and shares the benefits of networking and helping others. Want to connect with Josiah? Check him out on LinkedIn here ! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our other episodes and leave us a 5-star review...

Realtors, how do you plan on adjusting to the new real estate market? Jeremy Scott joins today to share his endeavor into real estate after car sales, traits of successful real estate agents, and his opinion on how agents can survive during the current and proposed future of the real estate market. Jeremy also talks about his niche in the industry, investing in notes, and how he invests in his bro...

Have you wondered what it’s really like as an Airbnb Host? Don Crosby joins for today’s episode to share his expertise in short-term rentals. Don and Kyle discuss the varying business models of short-term rentals, what you should know about Airbnb, and what tools they use to provide the best stays for their stellar guests while still making a substantial profit.  To find out more information about...

Do you know what insurance coverage you should have as a property owner? Cameron Moore, Founder of ProCo Insurance, joins us for today’s episode to share his expertise in insuring both commercial and residential properties. Cameron explains the difference between a captive agency and a brokerage, what you should be looking for in your insurance coverage, what a 5% deductible means, when you should...

If you don’t start now, then when? In today’s episode, we connect with Marty Kennard to hear about his Real Estate beginnings and how Real Estate changed his life. Marty shares the way he stumbled into Real Estate and how owning Real Estate has afforded him the opportunity to venture into other businesses such as the sports bar and grill he co-owns. The next time you’re in the DFW area, check out...

Your growth is at the edge of your comfort zone! No secrets here- you’ll want to listen to this! Zach Coppinger, a property-flipping aficionado, joins us for an expansive conversation surrounding his passion for Real Estate. In addition to sharing his path to organic growth and the lessons in humility along the way, Zach reveals tons of his Real Estate tips and hacks!  About Zach Coppinger is loca...

What would YOU do to start investing? Today’s guest, Tyler Alberson, shares how he started in Real Estate by leaving his college class to put an offer on a local fourplex! Tyler spares no detail as he describes how he raises capital, finances his deals, and the leap of faith to acquire a diverse investment portfolio including 506B, 506C, and mobile home park deals.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,...

Start Today, It Does Not Have to Be Perfect! Sutter Lindberg joins today to describe his path in Real Estate thus far and the challenges he’s overcome. From financing his first property, remote ownership, and learning by doing, Sutter spills all the beans on how he’s done it and how Real Estate has changed his life.  About Sutter Lindberg is an Independent Real Estate Professional focused on value...

Skip the expensive gurus and put that money into an investment property! Today’s guest is Paul Starnes. Paul shares how his experience in Real Estate began, the mistakes he’s made along the way, and the positive impacts of Real Estate he has seen in his community and personal life. Tune in for his top tips to beginning real estate and where you should be going to start your Real Estate education....

Starting off right will save you A LOT of headaches in real estate investing. Spencer Chaffin, has helped hundreds of investors play smarter with their money. Spencer answers why an attorney can help you, why you should have your business own your property, and how to put more money into your pocket as an investor. Prices keep climbing and homeownership has never been more difficult. Listen on as...

Make an impact in your community AND make money while doing it! Jimmy Edwards speaks with us today to share his start into Real Estate, what pushed him to flip ONE HUNDRED homes in five years, the impact he has seen from Real Estate, and where he is now. Be sure to listen out for Jimmy’s top tips that you can do to keep your tenants! For more information about Jimmy check out his website at https:...

STOP waiting and START somewhere! Join us in welcoming Ryan Swift today and listen along as he shares his journey from High School dropout, to IT wizard, to House Flipper, to RV Park Owner! Ryan goes into detail about how his frugalness aided in his success, the progression of his acquisitions, how he was able to leave the W-2, and much more! Are you interested in connecting with Ryan? Click here...

Don’t let the stress of self-managing your rental properties get you down! Join us in welcoming Joe Funari as he speaks on his career as a Real Estate agent and a property investor himself. Joe shares the life-changing actions he and his wife made, the incentives of owning rental properties, the advantage of surrounding yourself with people who are doing better than you, and his own experience of...