Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane

Augie Cortez has reached the point that many real estate investors dream about. His rental income covers all of his family's living expenses, giving him a comfortable, low-stress lifestyle. As long as he keeps his properties rented and in good condition, the rentals cover the bills. In this episode, Augie shares how he built his portfolio by buying single-family homes, primarily renting to Section...

Chris Sherman runs a successful business, but he knows that no business is guaranteed forever. That's why his goal is to build enough rental income to eventually replace the income his business generates, giving him financial security no matter what happens. On this episode, Chris shares the strategy he's using to grow his portfolio while aggressively paying down debt to create long-term cash flow...

On this bonus episode, we're joined by Caeli Ridge, President of Ridge Lending Group, to talk about one of the most powerful financing tools available to rental property investors: the HELOC. Caeli explains how investors can use a traditional HELOC to buy more rentals, why seasoning requirements matter, and how married couples should structure ownership to avoid underwriting headaches. She also sh...

Ten years ago, Chase Bauer was commuting to work and listening to the Rental Income Podcast every day, dreaming about buying his first rental property. He had no idea how to get started, but after hearing enough success stories, he finally took the leap and bought a rental that generated just $400 per month in cash flow. Fast forward ten years, and Chase has built a portfolio that generates more t...

A lot of real estate investors think the biggest hurdle to buying more rentals is saving enough money for down payments. Nick Disney has taken a different approach. Instead of waiting years to build up cash, Nick uses HELOCs and private lenders as short-term financing tools to acquire and renovate properties. Once the property is stabilized, he refinances into long-term financing, pays back the HE...

Buying rental properties wasn't Jenny Brown's dream at first. It was her husband's. In fact, Jenny got pulled into real estate investing because her husband kept handing her paperwork to complete. But once she got involved, she discovered a passion for building wealth through rental properties. Today, she and her husband own a portfolio of rental homes in solid rental neighborhoods. On this episod...

Many real estate investors avoid C- and D-class neighborhoods due to crime, older housing stock, and management challenges. Mike Bonadies sees opportunity where others see problems. On this episode, Mike explains why he focuses on lower-income neighborhoods and how those properties have allowed him to build and scale a large portfolio. We look at the types of properties he's buying, what he's payi...

Steve Whetzel has tried real estate investing three different times over the last 30 years, and the first two attempts didn’t end the way he hoped. On this episode, we look back at each chapter of his investing journey to see what went wrong, what went right, and whether it would have been possible to hold onto the properties instead of selling. Steve shares how each experience shaped the investor...

Ryan Thomson has gone all in on house hacking and believes it’s one of the fastest ways to build a rental portfolio. Ryan loves house hacking because of the favorable financing. Instead of putting 20–25% down like a traditional investment property, he was able to buy properties with as little as 5% down while also getting some of the best interest rates available. Today, Ryan generates over $30,00...

When a rental sits vacant, landlords lose money every single day. In the past, many investors waited for the “perfect” tenant, but today, many renters who may look risky on paper could end up being great long-term tenants. The challenge for landlords is figuring out how to reduce the risk of a tenant stopping payment or damaging the property. On this bonus episode, we talk to Jamison Theander from...

Ari Rubin has been investing in rental properties long enough to know that eventually, something is going to go wrong. Really wrong. But despite dealing with nightmare situations that would make a lot of investors quit, Ari says it’s all been worth it. On this episode, Ari shares some of the craziest situations he’s dealt with as a landlord and investor. He talks about a contractor he didn’t hire...

Davethought he was making the smart move. By paying off several of his rental properties, he figured he’d lower his expenses, boost his cash flow, and simplify his portfolio. But after doing it, he started to feel like he made a mistake. Today, Dave believes he would have been better off keeping the debt and using that money to buy more properties. He shares why he thinks a larger portfolio with l...

Bianca Barcelos has built her portfolio using both long-term and mid-term rentals, and on this episode, we break down what that actually looks like in the real world. Bianca walks through her experience with both strategies, comparing the pros and cons side by side. We dig into the income differences, the downtime between tenants, and the added effort required to furnish and manage mid-term proper...

Greg Hall did what a lot of investors dream about, he scaled fast. In just three years, Greg built a portfolio of more than 100 rental properties, buying mostly single-family homes in a market about three hours from where he lived. His strategy was simple and effective: buy low, renovate smart, and create quality rentals in solid neighborhoods. He wasn’t slapping lipstick on properties, he was tur...

Ryan is using a simple but powerful strategy to build his rental portfolio, and it all starts with a HELOC. Instead of going through traditional financing, Ryan uses a line of credit to buy properties, using what appears to be cash. That gives him a huge advantage when making offers. After closing, he funds the renovations with the same credit line, focusing on cosmetic upgrades like flooring, fix...

Mike Thompson isn’t trying to build a massive rental empire. His goal is simple: a handful of solid properties that generate income for retirement and create something he can pass down to his kids. Mike started by buying a 4-unit property in Ohio, where he was living at the time. He self-managed and handled his own maintenance. He enjoyed the hands-on approach and quickly learned the business. But...

On this episode, Tom McGreevy might not sound like your typical landlord. He doesn’t raise rents, doesn’t charge late fees, and even admits he might be “too nice” to his tenants. In fact, Tom says he’d give himself a failing grade as a landlord. But despite that, he’s built a portfolio that generates over $200,000 a year in rental income. Tom breaks down how his strategy actually works. His long-t...

On this episode, Kaycee Miller shares the real story behind building new construction rentals, including the wins and the unexpected challenges. Kaycee started out buying foreclosures and rehabbing them, but began to wonder if building from the ground up could be more profitable. She walks us through her transition into new construction, why it can sometimes be more cost-effective than buying exis...

Anna Mendoza started investing out of state because she believed it would produce better returns.  Living in an expensive market, the $60,000 she had saved wasn’t enough to buy anything locally. But in other parts of the country, that same money could buy multiple rental properties. It seemed like a great way to build cash flow and start growing a portfolio. Instead, things quickly went off the ra...

On this episode, Carlo Finotti explains why owning just one rental property can actually be riskier than owning several. When you only have one property, a major repair or a few months of vacancy can wipe out your cash flow for years. Carlo shares how building a portfolio of multiple rentals creates a safety net, where income from other properties can help cover unexpected expenses. Carlo also tal...

On this episode, Seamus Nally shares a powerful lesson every investor eventually faces: if it’s not working, pivot. Seamus originally set out to build a portfolio of student rentals. The plan made sense. The numbers worked. The demand was there. Then the university expanded its own housing and the student demand he was counting on dried up. Instead of digging in and hoping things would turn around...

Jacob Martinez is five years into a 10-year plan to build long-term wealth with rental properties, and he’s thinking much bigger than just next month’s cash flow. Jacob believes a decade gives neighborhoods time to improve, properties time to appreciate, and rents time to rise. While every property he buys must be cash flow-positive, he doesn’t treat rental investing as a short-term game. For him,...

Thomas lives in a high-cost area where buying rentals locally simply didn’t make sense for cash flow, especially as a newer investor with limited capital. Instead of forcing a bad deal in his backyard, Thomas made the decision to invest out of state. On this episode, he walks us through how he chose the markets he invested in and whether he physically visited the areas before buying. Thomas didn’t...

Mary spent years on the road as a travel nurse, living in mid term rentals across the country. After seeing firsthand how well these properties served traveling professionals, she decided to become an investor herself. We break down exactly what Mary looks for when buying a mid term rental, including location, and the best bedroom count to look for. She shares how much she typically spends to furn...

On this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Smith, an investor who proves you don’t need hundreds or thousands of rental properties to be successful. Jeremy owns just a few rentals, but they generate enough monthly cash flow to cover all of his living expenses. Jeremy still works a full-time job, but his rentals give him a powerful safety net. If his income dips in a slow month or an unexpected expense...