Lokal Keys and Contracts

In this episode of Lokal Keys and Contracts , Gabriel Newberry sits down with fellow investor Brandon Hancock to talk about his transition into investing in the Cleveland market. Brandon shares what pushed him toward investing, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the challenges he’s had to overcome while building his business. From mindset shifts to real-world obstacles, this conversation...

Lokal Keys & Contracts dives into the real, unfiltered world of real estate investing, featuring Calum Bressiagton of RE/MAX Realty. Starting his investing journey at just 16 years old, Calum made bold moves across the country—before ever stepping foot in Cleveland. What made him bet on a market he had never seen? And how did that risk turn into real opportunity? In this podcast, Calum breaks...

Kayla Carosella is Northeast Ohio’s quadruple-threat real estate queen—sole owner and operator of Lokal Real Estate right here in Cuyahoga County. She flips ugly properties into high-dollar winners, runs a seamless gutter business through Villa Aluminum, and grows a solid rental portfolio that keeps the cash steady. Backed by a trusted team she’s built and carefully selected, Kayla combines elite...

In this episode of Lokal Keys and Contracts, host Gabriel Newberry sits down with Bernie Cesareo of EagleStays and David Stokley of Host Pros to explore the dynamic world of short- and mid-term rentals in the Cleveland area. Bernie shares insights from EagleStays, where as an Airbnb Superhost and VRBO Premier Host, he manages a portfolio of properties through http://EagleStays.com , focusing on in...

In this episode of Lokal Keys and Contracts, Keyano Burgess and I sit down with Darryl Brown, a seasoned general contractor, successful house flipper, and dedicated real estate investor who's built a thriving career turning construction expertise into profitable property deals. Darryl opens up about his hands-on journey—from leading crews on job sites and mastering renovations to spotting hig...

In this full-hour Keys & Contracts episode, Eli Mongold-CEO of NEO Innovative-unpacks why a lender who does eight to twelve million in hard money every month still obsesses over local appraisers, local rehab crews, and even local Realtors. You'll hear how out-of-state investors lean on him not just for cash, but for backyard credibility-no more flying blind on Ohio deals. We dig into: why...

Meet Braden Braithwaite and Heber Tenney — two out-of-state investors turning Cleveland real estate into a powerful engine for financial freedom. 💼 In this video, they reveal how just 8–10 cash-flowing properties can create $100K+ in passive income—and why Cleveland is the perfect market to make it happen. They’ll break down: ✅ How they built their portfolio from out of state ✅ The types of pro...

You’ve seen his face across the city — now hear the story behind the signs. In this episode of Lokal Keys & Contracts , we sit down with Cleveland’s own John Williams, the real estate investor who turned bold marketing into big opportunities. John shares how he went from early beginnings to becoming one of the most recognizable figures in The Land’s property scene. We dive into his investing s...