In The Lab with Ruben Kanya

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Vlad Arakcheyev, a dynamic figure in the world of real estate investing. Vlad's journey began as a graphic designer in an advertising agency, finding contentment in his work until the unforeseen impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his life. Faced with uncertainty and financial challenges, Vlad seized the opportunity for change with the support o...

Today we bring you Andy Gurczak, founder and CEO of All City Adjusting to walk us through the behind the scenes process of how to get top dollar when filing a claim as policy holder in a trillion dollar industry. With over a decade of experience, Andy specializes in helping people get what they deserve from their insurance claims. Andy reminds us that the Insurance companies are not your friends a...

Welcome to another episode where we explore commercial real estate asset classes with Stewart Heath, the CEO of Harvard Grace Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm that focuses on commercial properties in the Tennessee Valley area. Stewart's journey began as a certified public accountant (CPA), following in the footsteps of his father. However, an epiphany moment made him reali...

It's all about multi-family, money lending in this market cycle and real estate in today’s episode with Will Matheson, a multifamily subject matter expert investor, managing partner and co-founder of Matheson Capital.  ​Before starting Matheson Capital, Will Matheson and his twin brother Evan were nearing the completion of their Masters in Real Estate Development program at Columbia University...

In a thought-provoking episode of "The Real Estate Experiment," host Ruben Kanya dives deep into the significance of striking a balance between automations powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the human element in real estate ventures. Ruben emphasizes that it's not a matter of choosing one over the other but rather understanding when to leverage both to maximize results in al...

Mark Simpson has been in the lab with us 3 times now, which is an-all time record for all the guests we’ve had in the lab and there’s a reason for this. Mark is the reason why short term rental operators go from solely depending on Airbnb to flipping their direct booking ratio to become a real business by building true fundamentals that allow you to control your business i.e. think list from the p...

In the latest episode of "The Real Estate Experiment," host Ruben Kanya introduces a groundbreaking model that has propelled his success in the real estate industry. Ruben shares how this model has enabled him to collaborate with the nation's top temporary housing provider, secure significant insurance contracts, and assist displaced families in finding suitable temporary homes. Rema...

In a recent episode of "The Real Estate Experiment," host Ruben Kanya delves into his reading of "10x is Easier Than 2x" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. The book explores the concept of achieving extraordinary results by aiming for a 10x improvement rather than settling for incremental gains. Ruben emphasizes the importance of applying this mindset to his personal endea...

Welcome back to The Lab! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Chau, a real estate investor, mentor, and a remarkable individual with an inspiring journey. Dr. Chau holds a doctorate in pharmacy and an MBA from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. As an immigrant driven by his determination to pursue education, he has ventured into various businesses, including restaurants, e-...

Welcome to the lab featuring Jason Reece, an entrepreneur and short term rental investor who utilizes data to validate or disprove any given opportunity or trend. Before entering the short term rental market, Jason had a successful career in the medical device industry. However, after hitting a career plateau and feeling burnt out, he couldn't ignore his entrepreneurial itch any longer. After...

In this episode of The Real Estate Experiment show, host Ruben Kanya shares valuable inside information that he acquired at the Midterm Rental Summit held in San Diego. The summit, organized by Jesse Vasquez, brought together several leaders in the midterm rental industry, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Ruben begins by discussing the insights shared by Furnished Finder CEO, Brian P...

Fouad Bazzi is the Founder and CEO of Crescent Retreats, a Luxury Short Term Rental Brand. Prior to that, he was a Corporate Banker for 21 years, with the last nine years of that leading a consulting group for Community Banks. Having been a Short Term Rental guest dozens of times, Fouad combined his passion of Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Investing and Travel to launch his company in 2021. Fouad’...

In the latest episode of The Real Estate Experiment Show, host Ruben Kanya discusses the importance of focusing on proofs of concepts in not just the real estate industry but in overall business. He explains that proofs of concepts can come in two forms: brand new insights we've never heard before or reinforcements of beliefs we already know we need to execute. According to Ruben, experimentin...

In this episode of The Real Estate Experiment, host Ruben Kanya dives into the importance of building a brand and becoming the key person of influence in your industry, whether it be as a realtor, flipper, short-term/midterm rentals operator and/or multifamily investor. Ruben emphasizes that constantly reminding people in your network what you do and strategically networking with thought leaders i...

Mercedes Sanchez is a highly successful entrepreneur who founded MBX Homes, a unique STR Co-Hosting / Management Company that provides exceptional vacation rental experiences for clients and guests. With a career that began in the food and beverage department at Four Seasons, she worked her way up the ladder until she was unfortunately let go due to the pandemic. Despite this setback, Mercedes was...

Buckle down Experiment Nation, because we’ve got a treat of an episode for you. Today, we have the one and only Shawn Moore, Founder and CEO of Vodyssey, THE NUMBER ONE vacation rental investing education company in the world. Shawn and his team are dedicated to helping individuals achieve a lifestyle of financial freedom by providing resources and guidance that gets you to the top! But here’s the...

2,000 nights as a guest, six continents, and over a hundred cities, Daniel has been living permanently in Airbnbs for the last seven years. He couldn’t have introduced himself any better but that isn’t even the most interesting part about today’s episode. Like we always say, we love true practitioners here in the lab, and none more verified than Daniel, who’s journey took him from wanting to be th...

This week we took the lab on wheels in Nashville and recorded a live podcast in Nashville TN @Themaddox a.k.a The Creator house to recap some of our collective thoughts post- Short Term Rental Wealth conference hosted by Bill Faeth & Michael Sjogren The session included some thoughts from leaders in our industry: @boostlyuk - the one and only Mark Simpson a.k.a the guy Airbnb doesn't want...

In this episode, Ruben discusses the power of investing in oneself and networking to succeed in the real estate industry. Ruben highlights the importance of attending conferences such as the STR Wealth Conference to meet like-minded individuals who can provide valuable insights and support on your journey. He explains that networking is not just about collecting business cards, but rather about bu...

Rich Somers is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of real estate valued in excess of $50 Million. Rich hosts a real estate and business podcast, “The Rich Somers Report”, where he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world. Today, we have him in the lab to ourselves! A true practitioner, Rich is the CEO and founder of...

In this episode of "The Real Estate Experiment" podcast, host Ruben Kanya talks about the importance of overcoming self-sabotage to achieve your goals. He stresses the need to remove limiting beliefs and barriers that prevent you from taking action towards your goals. Ruben encourages listeners to ignore the little voice in their head that puts doubt in their heart and instead take action, which w...

Amanda Han is a highly accomplished tax strategist and real estate investor, known for her expertise in working with real estate investors to develop tax-saving strategies. With over a decade of experience in the industry, including time with one of the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte), Amanda brings a unique blend of financial expertise and real-world investing knowledge to her work. She co-f...

In this episode, your co-host Ruben Kanya of the MTR vs. STR  Smackdown summit recap the event that occured last week featuring some of Experiment Nation's top podcast guests on a panel of top leaders in the short term rental industry who discuss the benefits of a new mid-term rental model that is gaining popularity. This new model is becoming increasingly attractive to investors who own furn...

We have a true legend in the lab today! Jasper Ribbers, the founder of Legends X and the mastermind behind the well-renowned podcast "Get Paid for Your Pad," says that the future of short term rental space is branding. With over a decade of experience in the short term rental industry, Ribbers did not hold back with his insights on current trends and the future of vacation rentals. As the creator...

Diya Lui is a highly accomplished Harvard-educated lawyer who has made a name for herself in the hotel industry. With years of legal experience, Diya brings a unique combination of legal and technical expertise to the field, allowing her to analyze hotel deals with a level of detail and insight unmatched by others. Her background, which includes engineering, has given her a unique perspective on t...