Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane

With his job as a garbage man, Jeff Taz doesn’t get paid if he doesn’t work, so having another source of income was critical. Over the years, Jeff has faced some tough situations where his rental income allowed him to take time off without stressing about paying the bills. On this episode, Jeff shares how he built his portfolio by sticking to a simple strategy, buying one property a year. We talk...

Nick Disney has tried it all: high-end rentals, low-end rentals, and everything in between. Over the years, he’s figured out exactly what type of property makes him the most money with the least hassle. On this episode, Nick shares the type of property, neighborhood, and price range that consistently performs well for him. We talk about the mistakes he made when chasing slightly higher returns on...

Scott lives in an area where the average rental property costs around $600,000, making it tough to find anything that cash flows.  Instead of giving up, Scott got creative. On this episode, Scott shares how he’s been able to pick up properties way below market value, and how he’s been able to make money on deals, even if they don’t work as long-term rentals.  We break down the numbers on one of hi...

Chase Bauer appeared on the podcast last year, sharing how he built a rental portfolio that brought in $20,000 a month in profit. Today, he's back—and his monthly rental profit has jumped to $28,000. On this episode, we figure out exactly how he did it. Chase shares how he’s finding deals in today’s market, financing new purchases, and using strategies to grow his rental income faster. We break do...

RC was self-employed his whole life—so when it came time to retire, he wouldn't have a traditional pension to fall back on. Instead, he decided to create his own. On this episode, RC shares how he started buying rentals in his 20s and built a personal pension plan with rental properties. Today, his rentals pay for his entire lifestyle, including traveling the world and living life on his terms. We...

On this episode, Caeli Ridge breaks down how to buy a rental property using a DSCR loan — a type of financing where the lender doesn’t care about your personal income. No tax returns. No pay stubs. No bank statements. Instead, the loan is based on the income the property will generate. Caeli walks us through real examples of what kind of purchase price and rent numbers make a deal work, how lender...

Carlo shares his strategies for increasing rental profits by cutting expenses and increasing revenue. We dive into how he keeps a close eye on market rents to make sure his properties are always priced competitively — and how he decides when and how much to raise rent. Carlo also reveals his biggest expense as a landlord, and the smart ways he delays or avoids it altogether. You’ll learn tips on a...

David and Rachel Sugg are living proof that you don’t need to start with a ton of money to build a life of freedom through real estate. In this episode, they share their incredible journey of walking away from their W2 jobs and building a rental portfolio that gives them both financial independence and the freedom to travel and live life on their own terms. They break down the creative strategies...

In this episode, Scott Curry shares the tough lessons from his first rental property—where things went wrong and how he turned it around.  We break down what he learned, what he's doing differently now, and why he’s focused on 5-bedroom homes with land. Scott talks about the pros and cons of buying larger properties, how he manages tenant responsibilities like lawn care, and why land has become a...

Kevin Karagias shares why he isn’t worried about today’s cash flow. Instead, he’s playing the long game—buying properties he knows will pay off as rents rise, values appreciate, and tenants pay down his mortgages. Kevin walks us through his portfolio and the key factors he looks for in a neighborhood. He also explains how he reinvests his cash flow to accelerate his growth, and why he believes tim...

Larry Myer has been investing in rental properties for more than 40 years — and he’s seen it all. In this conversation, Larry shares the lessons that have stood the test of time, the mistakes he’s learned from, and the strategies that still work today. We talk about how a mentor helped him get started in the right direction and why having someone to guide you can be a game-changer in real estate....

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Hutnik, a Realtor who took his career to the next level—and used it as a launchpad for financial freedom. Kevin shares how he focused on mastering his real estate sales business, increased his income through commissions, and then took a disciplined approach: saving those checks to buy rental properties with cash. We delve into the mindset behind owning prope...

In this episode, we sit down with an investor who's building a rental portfolio the smart—and simple—way. With a full-time job and real estate as his side business, he's focused on buying high-quality, move-in-ready homes in up-and-coming neighborhoods. These are properties in desirable school districts that need just a little TLC, not a full-blown rehab. He only buy rentals he’d be comfortable li...

Hawk Mikado shares his experience renting properties by the room and how he doubled his cash flow using this strategy. We discuss why he prefers renting to people staying just a few months instead of locking in year-long leases, how he chooses the perfect properties, and the ideal number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Hawk also shares how he manages everything remotely, even while living in a differen...

On this episode, Jason shares his journey into college rentals and reveals the strategy behind his success.  Jason breaks down what makes a great college rental, from targeting safe, student-friendly neighborhoods to dialing in the ideal bed/bath ratio. We dive into how he screens tenants, whether he uses individual or joint leases, and the unique methods he uses to fill vacancies fast, without tu...

Jeremy's income can vary from month to month. He never knows how much money he will earn. He occasionally has a bad month where he earns no income. In the good months, his paycheck covers his bills, but in the bad months, his rental income is there to cover his bills. On this episode, Jeremy shares how he generates over $7,000 monthly gross income with just a few rental properties. We talk about h...

Dennis shares that when he started buying rentals, he was a barber charging $13 for haircuts. On this episode, Dennis walks us through how he built his rental portfolio. Dennis shares how he saved the down payment money to buy his first rental, and the mistakes he made purchasing that property. Dennis also shares how the mistakes he made buying his first property helped him buy a better property f...

Sabhya started buying good properties in good neighborhoods. Everything was working great. The properties were making money, and the properties were easy to manage. Sabhya saw he could buy cheaper properties in a less-than-great area and earn better returns. After owning the properties, he found that the cheaper properties had higher expenses than he estimated, and he wasn't making the money he ho...

Bob started buying rentals three years ago. After building his portfolio to 33 doors, he realized that his properties had appreciated a ton, and he wanted to cash out and capture his equity. Six months later, he realized he made a mistake by selling and started repurchasing rentals. On this episode, we talk about how Bob sold his portfolio, why he decided to start investing in a different area, an...

A one-month security deposit works great if your tenant pays rent and doesn't cause much damage. But if your tenant doesn't pay or causes a lot of damage, you could be out thousands of dollars. On this episode, Frank Jachetta explains how TheGuarantors removes this risk from the landlord with an insurance policy. We discuss how this unique policy works and the difference between rent coverage and...

Pat started buying rentals by house-hacking a 4-unit building while working as a server at the Olive Garden. He was living free and profiting several hundred dollars a month. After seeing that everything was working out, he bought more rentals using the BRRRR strategy. As he grew his portfolio, he found it was getting easier. He just kept buying more properties. On this episode, Pat shares what a...

Christopher built his rental portfolio without having to save cash for down payments. His primary house appreciated, he took that equity and put it to work by using it as down payments to buy rentals. One of his rentals appreciated over a period of a few years. He sold that property and used the equity to buy a better property. On this episode, we walk through how he built his portfolio without ha...

Traveling and freedom have always been important to Suzanne. On this episode, Suzanne discusses how her 18 rental units provide a stable monthly cash flow, which allows her to travel whenever she wants. Suzanne shares that she never had a high-paying job but has always been good at saving money. That, in combination with house hacking, has allowed her to save down payments to buy properties. We al...

David thinks investing in rental properties doesn't have to be complicated or stressful.  He said if he can do it, anyone can do it. He's been buying nice single-family homes in good neighborhoods. Most of his properties don't need any rehab work. Just a good cleaning. On this episode, David shares more about what he is looking for in a rental property and how he's been buying them with only 5% do...

Cory's job transferred him. He knew he would return in a few years and liked his house, so he decided to rent it until he moved back.. After a few months, he saw that it wasn't difficult to manage from out of state and liked the cash flow, so he decided to buy more rentals. In this episode, Cory explains how he came up with the money to buy more properties and why he likes using a property manager...