Investor 1-on-1

Some people are told wealth isn't for them. Mel Dorman decided to prove that wrong and now she's on a mission to bring everyone with her. In this episode, Mel shares how she went from working as a social worker to building six-figure passive income in just five years purchasing 34 rental units without relying on big banks, high interest rates, or generational money. The strategy that chang...

Some people come home from serving their country and search for what's next. Salvador Gallardo came home and built a $70,000 a month real estate business without ever buying a single property. In this episode, Salvador shares his journey from military service to mastering the art of wholesaling and how the discipline, structure, and mission-driven mindset the military gave him became the exact...

What does a 4x Emmy-nominated TV executive know about real estate investing? A lot more than you'd think. Brad Holcman spent over 20 years in Hollywood producing more than $2 billion in content across 100+ series including Sons of Anarchy, Homeland, and some of A&E's biggest reality real estate shows. Then he walked away. In this episode, Brad breaks down how the storytelling skills, b...

Some people wait for the perfect moment. Jiries Dawaher decided to just start and that decision changed everything. In this episode, Jiries shares his journey from struggling in school to building a seven-figure real estate portfolio with over 150 doors. He didn't have a head start or a roadmap. What he had was consistency and he'll tell you that's really all you need. We get into how he got his s...

Most real estate investors are fighting over the same deals. Scott Carson went upstream and built a $1 billion empire doing it. Scott "The Note Guy" Carson has been in the mortgage and finance world since 2001, but it was the 2008 crash that changed everything. While other investors ran from the chaos, Scott ran toward it — buying non-performing mortgages directly from banks and hedge fu...

This is our 50th episode and we had to bring on someone who truly represents what this journey is about. Jeremy Beland didn’t start in real estate at 20. He got in at 40… and went on to complete over 500 deals. In this conversation, he shares what actually moves the needle in today’s market what works, what doesn’t, and what he would do if he had to start all over again. We get into the real power...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Yonel Devico, a key player behind Crosby Capital, who has facilitated over $100M+ in loans and operates at a level most investors never get to see. We break down a real $23M bridge loan deal how it came together, what made it a “yes,” and what would’ve killed it instantly. But this isn’t just about big numbers…Yonel shares how he evaluates deals...

He went from being an award-winning loan officer to managing multiple real estate investment funds across lending, notes, and equities. In this episode, Or Sapir sits down with Will Harvey, Founder of Harvey Capital, to break down how today’s top investors are using lending and capital strategies to scale faster and build real wealth. Will started in real estate in 2015 as a top-performing loan of...

He went from being an active real estate investor to becoming one of the leading voices behind the technology that powers thousands of investors across the country. Carlos Zamora’s journey is more than just business it’s the evolution of real estate meets technology. From working deals on the front lines to helping scale platforms like Carrot.com and InvestorFuse, Carlos has been at the center of...

He went from being homeless in New York to becoming a nationally recognized real estate investor, business and life coach, and community leader helping aspiring and seasoned investors build wealth, confidence, and financial freedom through real estate. Ray Glymph’s journey is more than a career it’s a transformation of identity, mindset, and purpose. Facing life’s toughest challenges early on, Ray...

She was a medical surgeon in Venezuela. Today, she’s a nationally recognized real estate investor, educator, and founder of The Investor Club, helping hundreds of investors build wealth and confidence in the U.S. real estate market. Andrea Lancioni’s journey is more than a career shift it’s a complete life transformation. From rebuilding her life in a new country, learning English, and working mul...

Today, we’re sitting down with someone who proves you don’t have to choose between serving your community and building real wealth. Joelvy De La Cruz is a full-time police officer, real estate investor, and the founder of Cops2Cashflow a mission-driven platform helping first responders create cash flow, financial freedom, and long-term security through real estate investing. Like many in law enfor...

Today, we’re sitting down with someone who completely reshaped how real estate investors build passive income, scale rental portfolios, and unlock financial freedom through strategic investing. He’s the founder of Baxter’s Rentals, a real estate investment platform and educational community focused on empowering investors to earn consistent cash flow through Section 8 rental properties and smart p...

Pace Morby is a nationally recognized real estate investor, educator, and entrepreneur, best known for pioneering creative financing strategies like Subject-To, Seller Finance, and Hybrid deals. Through his communities—Subto, Gator Lending, and Pace Morby Education—he’s helped tens of thousands of investors close deals without banks, massive capital, or traditional lending. But Pace’s journey didn...

Today, we’re sitting down with an investor who’s quietly building one of the most impressive modern real estate brands in the luxury short-term rental space. Brad Martin is the founder of Reve Estates, a company known for creative deal structuring, clean operations, and high-end STRs in top destinations. Reve isn’t just about buying properties it’s about building systems, teams, and experiences th...

Today, we’re sitting down with someone who completely reshaped how real estate investors attract motivated sellers and convert online leads at scale. He’s the founder and CEO of Carrot.com, the industry-leading website and CRM platform trusted by thousands of investors, agents, and entrepreneurs nationwide. Carrot has powered millions of inbound leads, ranked on the Inc. 5000 list five years strai...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Harmonie Borden, a real estate capital raiser, debt investor, and impact-driven entrepreneur who turned adversity into financial momentum. After spending more than a decade in healthcare and serving military families, Harmonie noticed a painful pattern: hard-working people were trading time for money with no real roadmap to build wealth. Everyth...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Melanie Sikma and Byron McBroom, the powerhouse duo behind One Stop Tax Strategists, a firm dedicated to helping investors and business owners legally keep more of the money they earn. Unlike traditional accountants who simply file forms, Melanie and Byron take a proactive, strategy-first approach—digging into each client’s business, asking the...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Frank Gallinelli, a renowned real estate educator, author, and founder of RealData, whose software has helped investors analyze billions in real estate deals for over four decades. Frank’s journey began in the early days of digital real estate analysis, where he developed tools to help investors make smarter, data-driven decisions. But what star...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Tez Arbertha, a powerhouse real estate investor and founder of Verified Flippers, a company transforming distressed properties into thriving homes while empowering other investors to succeed. Tez got his start in real estate through hands-on experience and a passion for creating opportunities. Over the years, he’s built a business that balances...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Michael Pinter, CEO of Real Property Buyers a Long Island investor who’s been mastering one of the toughest markets in the country for over two decades. Born and raised in New York, Michael built his business buying, renovating, and wholesaling homes across Long Island and the five boroughs—long before “We Buy Houses” became a national trend. Hi...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Dan Brisse, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Granite Towers Equity Group, a multifamily investment firm managing over $300M in assets and helping hundreds of investors achieve financial freedom through real estate. Before real estate, Dan spent 13 years as a professional snowboarder, earning multiple X-Games gold medals and worldwide recogniti...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Chad Harris, founder of True Wealth Investors, a Dayton, Ohio–based investor who’s built a thriving real estate business without relying on banks. Chad’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. In 2012, he lost his teaching job and found himself living in a borrowed house, driving a borrowed car, and facing mounting bills. With no savings, n...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Mike Benton, a 20-year real estate and mortgage veteran who’s done it all from flipping 250 homes and redeveloping a 120-unit apartment complex to running a leading mortgage division. Mike is currently the Division President at Responsive Mortgage, where he leads a team dedicated to making home loans simple, fast, and stress-free for buyers and...

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Tom Rauen, better known online as The Fast Food Landlord. As the founder of Rauen Capital, Tom has carved out a niche investing in triple net lease (NNN) properties with national tenants like Starbucks, Dollar Tree, and Sonic. His portfolio is built around stability, recession resistance, and simplicity—while helping passive investors earn consi...