Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane

This bonus episode features Caeli Ridge from Ridge Lending Group, breaking down what’s happening right now with DSCR loans and why they’re getting so much attention from rental property investors. Caeli explains how DSCR loan rates have been coming down and are now very close to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rates. We talk about why DSCR loans are often simpler than conventional mortgages, how they q...

Joel has been investing in rental properties for 48 years and has figured out how to increase rental income without buying more properties. On this episode, Joel shares practical strategies he uses to get more cash flow from the rentals he already owns. We talk about how he keeps up with rent increases to make sure his properties stay profitable, along with inexpensive upgrades that help units loo...

Tim Delaney has built a diversified real estate portfolio that includes long-term rentals, a short-term rental, and a strip mall. What makes his story especially interesting is that his very first deal was the strip mall, and he bought it with zero money out of pocket. On this episode, Tim breaks down how that deal came together and how a simple conversation with his banker introduced him to the B...

Ron took an unconventional path to financial freedom. He was living a comfortable life in California when he realized his money would go a whole lot farther if he bought rentals somewhere else. So he packed up, moved across the country to Connecticut, and got to work building a rental portfolio from the ground up. Over the next several years, he bought properties, self-managed tenants, handled mai...

Terry Kerr didn’t get it right when he first started buying rental properties. In fact, he made just about every mistake you can make. He bought in the wrong areas, took on rehabs himself to “save money,” hired the wrong people, and bought properties that were either too big or too small to work as profitable rentals. Over time, Terry figured out what actually matters. He found the sweet spot for...

Greg Thompson’s story is proof that your past financial mistakes do not get the final say. In his 20s, Greg admits he had no idea how to manage money. A string of bad financial decisions eventually left him homeless. Fast forward to today, and Greg owns a portfolio of 37 rental units and has built more than $1 million in equity. On this episode, Greg walks us through how he completely turned his l...

Alana Kern is proof that you can build a rental portfolio while working a busy full-time job She has steadily grown her rentals by being intentional with her time and systems. On this episode, we break down how many hours Alana actually spends managing her rentals, the platform she uses to advertise vacancies, and the processes that help her stay organized. Alana also shares a tough lesson from a...

Matt McCurdy had a solid 9–5 job on paper, but the corporate life wasn’t for him. Long days indoors and a lack of control over his time pushed him to ask a simple question: there had to be a better way. Matt set out with a clear plan to replace his W-2 income with rental income, and he made it happen. On this episode, Matt breaks down exactly how he did it. He shares how many doors it took to repl...

Zach started buying rentals at 21 with no family money, no partners, and no roadmap. He didn’t come from a real estate background, but he taught himself creative financing and pushed forward deal by deal. In just two years, he built a large rental portfolio that now includes more than 100 properties. On this episode, Zach walks us through exactly how he did it. He shares how he built a trustworthy...

On this episode, we walk step by step through how Derek Harris built his rental portfolio from the ground up. Derek has been buying rental properties for five years, and today he owns 10 doors. He takes us through each acquisition, explaining how he found the properties, their condition, and the work he did to fix them up. Derek also breaks down how he financed every deal.  He talks about where he...

Adam Negri believes real estate is the easiest business in the world. In his view, anyone can do it. There is no get-rich-quick angle, just a simple formula: buy a few solid properties each year, stay patient, and before long you’ll own a few million dollars’ worth of real estate. On this episode, Adam walks through exactly how he built his portfolio following that approach. He explains why he foc...

Preston Garcia spent two full years studying, researching, and preparing before he ever bought his first rental property. On this episode, Preston opens up about how that first deal has actually worked out. We dig into how he found the property, the creative seller financing he worked out, how much cash he had to bring to the table, and how he raised additional capital by bringing in a partner. Pr...

Joe Hammel was tired of clocking in at the factory every day, so he decided to bet on himself. He went all in on real estate, and today he earns $10,000 a month in profit from his rentals. On this episode, Joe breaks down exactly how he built his portfolio. We dig into his numbers, the types of properties that are performing best (and which ones to avoid), and the price ranges and locations that a...

When Michael Atkins got his real estate license, he thought it would be the key to making more money. But after a few months, he realized the income wasn’t consistent. Some months were great, and others he made nothing at all. On this episode, Michael shares how investing in rental properties changed everything. His rental income now covers all his bills, giving him financial stability and the fre...

Many investors focus on cash flow, but they’re often looking at it the wrong way.  In this episode, William Lokar shares a common mistake he sees investors make when analyzing cash flow and explains how to look at your numbers more accurately. He also talks about how understanding the difference between return on investment and return on equity can completely change how you manage and grow your po...

Will Radosvich was feeling burned out at work and desperate to retire early. The problem? Most of his money was tied up in a 401(k) that he couldn’t touch for years. Instead of waiting, he decided to create his own path to financial freedom. Will started buying rental properties that produced cash flow, even if it was just a little at first. His second property only made $50 a month, but it taught...

When Scott Morse’s Airbnb bookings started to slow down, his cash flow became unpredictable. He needed a more consistent way to generate income from his properties. That’s when he discovered the power of renting by the room. In this episode, Scott shares how he converted his former Airbnbs into co-living rentals and why his cash flow is now more consistent, and even higher than before.  He explain...

Max Emory was crushing it with the BRRRR strategy on duplexes. His system was working, steady cash flow, solid equity gains, and growing confidence as an investor. But like many of us, Max wanted to scale up. He heard that buying bigger properties would accelerate his success — until it didn’t. When Max bought a 6-unit and a 3-unit, things started to fall apart. The deals didn’t perform the way he...

Jon Paddol is a regular guy who has quietly built a solid rental portfolio. He started at 24, renting out rooms to friends, and looking back, he wishes he had bought even more properties when he was in his 20s. On this episode, Jon shares how he transitioned from renting to friends to screening actual tenants, and what that experience taught him. He also talks about how he only buys properties in...

Chris Heller’s rental journey started more than three decades ago, and the secret to his success has been patience. Year after year, his tenants paid down his mortgages while his properties quietly appreciated. Over time, he sold off smaller rentals and traded up to bigger, more valuable ones, building lasting wealth along the way. In this episode, Chris shares how recognizing market cycles has gi...

Luca and Mat have built a rental portfolio by repeatedly buying condos in the same complex. They know the floor plans, understand the values, and can move quickly when a new unit hits the market, giving them a huge advantage over other buyers. A new train line is being built nearby, drastically reducing the commute time to the city center. Luca and Mat believe the neighborhood is poised for growth...

When Joe first started investing, he thought what he wanted most was time freedom. But over time, he realized what he really wanted was flexibility, and his rental income has given him just that. .In the past year alone, Joe has added four new properties to his portfolio. On this episode, he shares how he found those deals, how he financed them, and the creative ways he’s used a HELOC to fund purc...

When Greg Zessin first started buying rentals, he went after deals that looked like they would produce strong cash flow on paper. Some months, the numbers worked great, but other months, unexpected repairs or tenant issues wiped out his profits. Over time, Greg realized that not all cash flow is created equal. He shifted his strategy to focus only on properties that provide steady, consistent inco...

Most real estate investors assume buying existing rentals is the fastest path to cash flow. But what if you could build them cheaper, and end up with a property that performs better long-term? That’s exactly what Tyler Casey discovered. On this episode, Tyler breaks down the strategy that’s allowing him to out-build the market. He shares why the right floor plan can be a game-changer, how repeatin...

Jason Hull retired at just 46 years old and now spends most of the year traveling with his wife in search of the perfect climate. His lifestyle is funded by his rental income. But Jason didn’t get there overnight. He started out buying foreclosures, fixing them up, and renting them out. When COVID hit, everything changed—labor shortages, material shortages, and rising costs made his strategy nearl...