Real Estate Reserve Podcast

Empowered Money: Creating Your Own Wealth Strategy with Alan Franks - #247 💰 Ready to take control of your money and build real, lasting wealth? In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , we're joined by Alan Franks — Certified Financial Planner, author of Empowered Money , and a master at helping people create financial strategies that actually work in real life. From breaking free of...

From Acquisition to Now: Whitehouse Manor Project Update - #246 In this powerful episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , Jason and Ian break down the full lifecycle of a major multifamily investment— the 76-unit Whitehouse Manor project in Baltimore, MD —a deal they've been involved in for the past 5 years. What started as a $5 million acquisition with 90% seller financing turned into a rolle...

Deferred Sales Trust Secrets with Brett Swarts - #245 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , Jason and Ian sit down with Brett Swarts , Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to break down the Deferred Sales Trust (DST) —a powerful, lesser-known strategy to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of real estate, businesses, crypto, and other highly appreciated assets. Unlike a 1031 ex...

Dustin Heiner - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz welcome back real estate investor and founder of Master Passive Income, Dustin Heiner , to share the deal that changed his life . Dustin opens up about the second property he ever bought—the pivotal moment that transformed his investing journey. After a rough first...

Real Estate & Interest Rate Shifts Explained with Joe Root #244 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz sit down with Joe Root, a multifamily investor and managing partner at E-Superior Real Estate Partners, to dig into what's really happening in today's real estate and debt markets. Joe shares his unique perspective as a second-generation investor op...

Dave Seymour - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life , we're back in the studio with none other than Dave Seymour—former firefighter, star of Flipping Boston , and full-throttle real estate investor. 🔥 Dave shares the gritty, hilarious, and downright genius story of the first deal that truly changed his life : a trashed two-family foreclosure, 50 pigeons,...

What Lead Flow Looks like Today - #243 In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of the most critical topics in real estate investing: lead flow . Whether you're focused on commercial, multifamily, single‑family, or sub‑$200K homes, thriving in today's market demands having a marketing machine that consistently feeds you opportunities. 🎯 What to Expect in This Episode Where serious investors ar...

Build Lasting Wealth With Real Estate Investing with Dustin Heiner - #242 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast , Jason and Ian sit down with Dustin Heiner—founder of Master Passive Income and a full-time real estate investor—to break down his proven framework for helping new and seasoned investors build long-term wealth through real estate. Dustin shares how he went from being laid o...

From Flipping Boston to Flipping Multifamily Properties with Dave Seymour #241 Join hosts Jason and Ian on The Real Estate Reserve as they sit down with Dave Seymour, star of A&E's Flipping Boston and seasoned real estate investor, to discuss his incredible journey from flipping houses to investing in large multifamily assets. In this episode, Dave shares how he made the leap from working 100-hour...

Ian Horowitz - The Deal That Changed My Life Welcome back to The Deal That Changed My Life , one of our most popular segments where we bring guests back to reflect on the single real estate deal that had a game-changing impact. But this time, it's our co-host Ian's turn in the hot seat! In this episode, Ian shares the behind-the-scenes story of the deal that redefined his approach to investing — a...

Keep Grinding: How to Stay Focused When Life Gets Tough - #240 What does the "grind" really look like for successful entrepreneurs and investors? In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , Jason and Ian dive deep into the realities of building a business that grows through every season—especially the summer slowdown. They share what it means to keep pushing forward even when the calendar...

Crappy Assets - #239 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast , Jason and Ian dive deep into what makes a market — or specific deal — worth investing in today. They unpack the realities behind appreciation-based investing, why not all "affordable" markets are created equal, and the importance of timing, location, and long-term thinking. Whether you're navigating single-family rentals, va...

The Metrics Ken Gee Uses to Secure Funding for Multifamily Projects - #238 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , we're joined by Ken Gee, founder of KRI Partners, who shares how he went from CPA and commercial lender to building a thriving multifamily real estate business. Ken walks us through: ✔️ The key metrics and underwriting strategies he uses to raise capital ✔️ How he structu...

Chris Seveney - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of  The Deal that Changed My Life , we welcome back Chris Seveney to dive into the deal that changed his life—and it's not what you might expect. Chris walks us through the story of how building his own home jump-started his journey into real estate investing. From acting as his own GC to creating 50% equity on day one, this deal gave C...

Recap from the LFG Mastermind | Real Estate Reserve Podcast In this episode, Jason and Ian dive into a full debrief of the recent LFG Mastermind held in Clearwater, Florida. Ian shares key insights and takeaways from the event, including a fresh approach to hot seats, the power of vulnerability in business groups, and why your executive assistant might really need to be a Chief of Staff. They disc...

Eugene Gershman - The Deal That Changed My Life We're back in the studio with Eugene Gershman of GIS Companies, a real estate developer making waves out of the Greater Seattle area. If you caught his last appearance, you already know Eugene brings a unique and forward-thinking approach to real estate development—and in this episode, he dives into a deal that changed his life . But plot twist: it's...

Chris Seveney Reveals How to Invest in Real Estate by Owning Notes Not Homes! - #236 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast , Jason and Ian sit down with note investing expert Chris Seveney to unpack a powerful yet often overlooked strategy in real estate: buying mortgage notes instead of properties. Chris shares how he transitioned from traditional real estate into the world of note i...

Lee Yoder - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life , we welcome back multifamily investor Lee Yoder  to dive into the pivotal deal that completely transformed his real estate journey. 🚀 What started with a house flip turned into a full-blown apartment acquisition—a 16-unit property that shifted Lee's mindset, strategy, and entire future. From managing just...

Don't Sell Your Land — Develop It for Maximum Profit with Eugene Gershman - #235 In this episode, we sit down with Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies, to dive deep into the nuances of real estate development and investment. Eugene shares his insights on why he loves custom home building but sees multifamily as the real game-changer for business growth and community impact. He breaks down the ch...

Bryce Matheson - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life , we welcome back Bryce Matheson—real estate investor, software builder, and caffeine connoisseur—to share the incredible story of how he turned a neglected property into a high-value asset. From tracking down an absentee owner (who turned out to be in federal prison 🏚️➡️🏡), to navigating power of atto...

The Multifamily Investor's Roadmap with Lee Yoder - #234 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast , we sit down with multifamily investor and syndicator Lee Yoder to break down the roadmap to success in the apartment investing space. Lee shares his journey from being a physical therapist to building a thriving real estate portfolio and the key lessons he's learned along the way. We dive...

The Deal That Changed My Life with Tom Zeeb In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life , we welcome back seasoned real estate investor Tom Zeeb to share the deal that transformed his career. Tom walks us through his biggest wholesale fee—an eye-opening $65,188—and the wild twists and turns that nearly derailed the deal. From navigating layered seller motivations to last-minute buyer ghosting...

What Do Energy Drinks and Real Estate Have in Common? Bryce Matheson Breaks It Down - #233 In this episode of Real Estate Reserve , we sit down with Bryce Matheson, a tech-savvy entrepreneur. Bryce shares how his journey from IT and cybersecurity to real estate and software development led him to create tools that fill major gaps in the industry—like Rentastic, designed to simplify expense trackin...

Dave Dubeau - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life , we sit down with real estate investor and marketing expert Dave Dubeau to unpack the one deal that set his career in motion. After spending 14 years overseas, Dave returned to Canada with a fresh start and a burning desire to break into real estate. A late-night infomercial and a minivan plastered with "...

What our 2025 Tech Stack looks like - #232 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast , we're diving into the essential tech stack shaping our businesses in 2025. From AI-powered tools enhancing our daily workflows to automation software like Zapier streamlining operations, we're breaking down the must-have platforms for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs. We discuss the rapid ris...