Path of Progress

From $0 to $5,500/month from ONE property… and 130+ doors later. In Episode 25 of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Angel Miller @angelmillertheoriginal — investor, transactional coordinator, and co-founder of Operations Rescue — to unpack her incredible real estate journey.  Starting with no capital and a single wholesale deal, Angel shares how she transitioned into long-term ownershi...

In this power-packed episode of Path of Progress, host Alex Kononov sits down with Mario Dattilo  ⁨ a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and educator, to uncover the exact strategies behind his 10X returns in mobile home park investing. Mario shares how he turned a $625K investment into a $6.5 million exit, and why off-market deals and creative financing give him the edge where there's "...

Join us for Episode 23 of Path of Progress as we dive into the inspiring journey of Arn Cenedella, a Silicon Valley Realtor who transformed over 40 years of real estate expertise into a staggering $138M+ multifamily empire. From his early days helping clients buy and sell homes in the booming Silicon Valley market to becoming a general partner in over 1,100 multifamily units, Arn shares the strate...

In Episode 22 of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Ron Angel — a U.S. Army veteran, former tech executive, and now full-time real estate investor. From military discipline to corporate success and finally taking the leap into flipping homes, Ron shares how he built DivZero Capital, navigated market pivots, and found purpose through real estate. This episode dives deep into mindset, ris...

Get ready for an inspiring journey in Episode 21 of Path of Progress! In this episode, we sit with our incredible guest Stewart Beal— REAL ESTATE PRO who started at 13 with a lawn care business and scaled to managing 3,000+ units while raising $130M through syndications. Stewart shares his proven strategy: Build, Manage, Repeat. From his first deal at 19 to the iconic Broderick Tower redevelopment...

In this captivating episode of Path of Progress, host Alex Kononov sits down with Jesse Kera, founder of YieldWink, a groundbreaking platform transforming how investors access alternative investments like real estate, private equity, and private credit. With a rich background in Wall Street private equity and financial wholesaling, Jesse shares his inspiring journey from a young financial advisor...

🎧 From rocking stages as a touring musician to building a successful real estate portfolio while holding down a full-time W2 job—Matt Baker’s journey is all about intentional moves, resilience, and legacy building. In this episode of Path of Progress , host Alex Kononov sits down with Matt Baker to explore: How he transitioned from music to the corporate world The moment he stumbled into real est...

Join us on Episode 18 of Path of Progress as host Alex Kononov sits down with Edwin Byler, a commercial real estate broker and investor from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Edwin shares his incredible journey, starting with a $36K single-family home in 2019 and scaling to over $50 million in transactions. From mobile home parks to industrial strip centers, Edwin reveals the strategies that built hi...

🚨 Episode 17 of Path of Progress with The David Randolph🚨 🎙️ Today’s guest is David Randolph, a short sale expert who has mastered negotiating with banks to buy real estate at MASSIVE discounts! He’s flipped hundreds of homes, makes $50K-$150K per deal, and now teaches others how to do the same. 🚀 David shares the power of short sales, why banks sell homes for LESS than they’re worth, and how y...

In this episode of Path of Progress , Alex Kononov sits down with Emma Norman , a seasoned mobile home park investor, property manager, and commercial mortgage broker . She shares her incredible journey from property management to owning and operating multiple mobile home parks , scaling her portfolio, and navigating the unique challenges of this high cash-flow real estate niche . ✅ Why Mobile Ho...

🚀 In the episode 15 of Path of Progress, host Alex Kononov sits down with Mike Balezine, a seasoned property manager, general contractor, and real estate investor, to uncover the secrets behind profitable house flipping. Mike shares his journey from being a handyman to managing 80 rental units and flipping homes successfully. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to find undervalued proper...

🎙️ In the Episode 14 of Path of Progress, Alex kononov sits with guest is Scott Kidd, a yacht captain turned real estate investor, who transformed his career by leveraging his maritime income to build a real estate portfolio. Scott Kidd has over 25 years of maritime experience, including new builds, refits, project management and yacht managment. He is a licensed USCG Master of 1600 US tonnage / 3...

🚀 Is Co-Living the Future of Real Estate? In this episode of Path of Progress , Alex Kononov sits down with Sergii Starostin , founder of Outpost , to discuss how co-living is changing the rental market and how investors can benefit from this booming niche. 🏡 With rising housing costs and urban demand, co-living is becoming a go-to solution for affordable, flexible living. But is it a better alt...

🚀 Web3 & AI in Gaming – The Future of Play-to-Earn? In Episode 12 of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Samuel Plesnik, CEO of PixelRealm , to explore how Web3, AI, and blockchain technology are shaping the future of gaming . With Web3 gaming projected to hit $400 billion by 2030, is Play-to-Earn making a comeback, or is it just hype ? Samuel shares his expert insights on why some...

What makes a great real estate deal? 🤔 In Episode 11 of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Greg Baxter, a lawyer-turned-real-estate-investor, to break down the strategies for identifying profitable investment opportunities and avoiding bad deals. With a background in law and insurance, Greg brings a unique perspective on risk assessment, deal structuring, and passive investing—all esse...

🚀 IT Meets Real Estate: How Miguel Rodriguez Built a 400+ Unit Portfolio! How does an IT expert transition into real estate and scale to 400+ units? In Episode 10 of Path of Progress , Alex Kononov sits down with Miguel Rodriguez to uncover how technology, automation, and business strategy helped him dominate the real estate industry. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How Miguel went from...

🎙️ Path of Progress Podcast | Episode 9 Are you maximizing your real estate investments and minimizing your taxes? In this episode, Alex Kononov sits down with Jay Guttman , CPA and co-managing partner at SRG Advisors, to dive into the most effective tax strategies for real estate investors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these insights could save you thousands! 💡 What You’ll Learn...

🌍 Real Estate Across Borders: USA vs UK 🌍 In Episode 8 of Path of Progress, Alex Kon sits down with Lloyd Preece—a real estate investor with roots in the UK and Spain, now thriving in the US. Lloyd shares his fascinating journey from his humble beginnings in Europe to owning 12 multifamily units across Pennsylvania, all while balancing a successful career in data/tech sales. Discover: ✅ The dif...

In Episode 7 of Path of Progress, host Alex Kon sits down with Julian Sanchez, founder of Elan Capital, a multifamily real estate investment firm, and Prospera Partners, a booming e-commerce business. Julian has built a remarkable career by diversifying his income streams through real estate investing and e-commerce entrepreneurship, achieving financial freedom in the process. In this episode, Jul...

Episode 6: Path of Progress Podcast How do you achieve financial freedom by the age of 31? Chris Canzoneri did just that, and he's here to share his journey! 🚀 In this episode, Host Alex Kon dives deep with Chris to explore: ✅ Chris's path to building wealth and achieving early financial independence. ✅ The habits, strategies, and mindset that helped him succeed. ✅ How to create passive income...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency with Artem, the CTO at De. Fi and a crypto visionary. 🚀 Artem shares his journey into the blockchain space and reveals the secrets behind navigating the crypto market successfully. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology for beginners. ✅ Tips for investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrenc...

📍 Episode 4: Path of Progress PodcastIn this episode, meet Greg Kharonov, a former actuary turned real estate developer and construction leader specializing in ground-up development in Tampa Bay. With a thriving construction company and a team of 25 professionals, Greg shares how he transitioned from a successful corporate career to building quality homes and townhouses. Greg opens up about: ✅ M...

🎖️ From serving her country to building her financial future, Aubri Paredes is redefining what it means to succeed in real estate. In Episode 3 of Path of Progress, host Alex Kon sits down with Aubri Paredes—a Dominican-American Systems Engineer, 1st Lieutenant in the Army National Guard 🪖, and rising multifamily real estate investor. Aubri shares her inspiring journey of using a $0 VA loan to se...

Welcome to the second episode of Path Of Progress. 💼 In this episode of Path of Progress , host Alex Kon sits down with Ahmed Al-Absi, who shares his bold transition from a successful banking career to the world of real estate investing. Discover how Ahmed overcame the fears and challenges of leaving a stable job to pursue his passion, the lessons he learned along the way, and the strategies that...

Welcome to the first episode of Path of Progress ! 🎙️ Host Alex Kon sits down with Marc Weisi, a successful real estate investor who manages to excel in his 9-to-5 W2 job while growing his property portfolio. In this episode, Marc shares his secrets to time management, the mindset needed for success, and actionable tips for anyone looking to balance a full-time job with a side hustle in real estat...