Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

The  Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com . In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Donna Bauer , The Original NoteBuyer®, a top expert in discounted notes and seller financing. Donna previews her presentati...

Renewable energy isn't just about sustainability—it's a strategic tool for boosting cash flow, increasing net operating income (NOI), and maximizing property value in commercial real estate.  Carl Moose is an expert at the intersection of real estate and renewable energy, helping investors and business owners transform their buildings into high-performing assets. As the creator of the Energized Re...

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is now less than one month away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com . In this speaker spotlight, we feature Jay Conner , real estate investor and private money expert. Jay will be a Featured Speaker , presenting "How to Raise P...

Owning rental property has only become more difficult in the past several years, with inflation and rising insurance costs eating away at your profits. Maybe it's time to take a serious look at your rental property strategy and consider turning it into something that could be more profitable. Eddie Speed has spent over 40 years mastering the seller financing and note space, helping thousands of in...

The  Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you're serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don't want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI . We continue our speaker spotlight...

Transforming  underutilized urban spaces  into thriving, income-generating assets requires vision, strategy, and creative deal-making.  Katie Kim  is a leader in  adaptive reuse  and  strategic real estate development , specializing in structuring  WIN-WIN-WIN  deals that benefit investors, communities, and businesses alike. As the founder of The Katie Kim Educational Platform and the Kim Group –...

The  Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you're serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don't want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI . Next up in our speaker spotlight s...

The 2025  Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference  is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot.  Register today  to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan  for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We continue our speaker spotlight series with David Greene , real estate expert, bestselling author, and former host of the Bi...

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Tony Youngs , a real estate investor and expert in off-market deals. Tony will be a Feat...

Navigating multifamily real estate in today's market is challenging, but operating in one of the most restrictive state in the country—California—takes it to another level. My guest, Zihao Wang, has built a real estate private equity firm that thrives in this environment. As the Founder and CEO of Motiva Holdings, Zihao manages a half-billion-dollar multifamily portfolio. Growing up in a family of...

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan  for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We kick off our speaker spotlight series with Seth Williams , Founder of REtipster.com and expert in land investing. Seth will be...

Many people believe that building wealth requires a high income—but my guest, Brian Tibbs, proves otherwise. Despite earning just $9.20 an hour during his 16 years as a missionary in South America, Brian built his multi-million-dollar net worth through real estate by the time he was 44. Now managing $16 million in assets, Brian is the author of  The HACKER Method , where he shares the principles t...

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is shaping up to be an unmissable event for real estate investors, and this episode gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. I sat down with RPOA Executive Director Erika Farley to break down everything you need to know—powerful sessions, game-changing speakers, and the incredib...

Electric vehicle charging is becoming an essential amenity for rental property owners, helping to attract tenants and future-proof their investments. But many real estate investors don't know where to start or how to fund these upgrades. My guest, Jane McCurry, is the Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan, a nonprofit advancing clean transportation. She's here to discuss a new grant program f...

Industrial real estate offers unique opportunities for building wealth, and few understand that better than my guest, Obie Silverwood. With 47 years of experience, Obie has transacted millions of square feet in industrial sales, leases, and exchanges, both for clients and his own portfolio. His new book,  Industrial Real Estate Investing and Management , condenses decades of expertise into a guide...

Real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building long-term wealth, but success depends on a strategic approach. Here in the United States we have an incredible tool to help us build financial freedom that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. My guest, Adiel Gorel, has over 40 years of real estate investment experience and has helped thousands of investors achieve financial security....

Real estate investing often conjures images of rental properties, tenants, and intense management responsibilities, but what if there was a simpler way to build wealth and create passive income? On today's episode, Mark Podolsky—"The Land Geek"—shares how he spent over 20 years building a thriving raw land investing business, closing over 6,000 deals. As the author of Dirt Rich: The Ultimate Guide...

Achieving financial control and long-term stability is a goal for many real estate investors, but it often requires more than just buying properties—it takes a strategic and holistic approach to planning. My guest today, Tom Suvansri, is a financial expert and the host of the  Perennial Pride Podcast . With a background in holistic financial planning and real estate investing, Tom specializes in h...

Short-term rentals can be a great path to financial freedom, but they also come with challenges that can derail even experienced investors. Knowing how to approach this asset class strategically is critical to success. My guest today, Avery Carl, is the CEO of The Short Term Shop and one of the nation's leading experts on short-term rental investing. In her new book, Smarter Short-Term Rentals: Bu...

Raising capital for your investment opportunities can be tough, especially in these uncertain times. But with the right strategies, it's possible to stand out and attract investors—even when others are stepping back. My guest today, Hunter Thompson, is the founder of raisingcapital.com and Asym Capital where he has raised over $100 million from hundreds of investors. He also hosts RaiseFest, the #...

Navigating the ups and downs of real estate investing requires skill, strategy, and the ability to adapt. But what if you could create a portfolio designed to thrive in any market cycle? My guest today, Tom Dunkel, has spent over 28 years mastering the art of real estate and finance. As the Managing Director of Eagle Capital Investments, he's raised over $65 million in private money and built port...

My guest today is a successful inner-city builder, real estate investor, and developer with over 25 years of experience. Jose Berlanga's story is one of building, losing, and rebuilding from the ground up – setback after setback. Jose has achieved multimillionaire status in four different industries: petrochemical machinery imports, Italian coffee bars, residential construction, and land developme...

Chris Prefontaine has figured out a way to navigate all kinds of real estate investing challenges by 'buying on his terms'. He's engineered his entire business to weather all storms and economic cycles, and helps his students do the same as the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. Today he explains what it means to buy and sell real estate on terms, how to buy 'subject to', why you sho...

When Lane Kawaoka was last on the show, it was shortly before he left his day job as a licensed professional civil/industrial engineer. Since then, Lane has gone on to found The Wealth Elevator and owns 10,000 rental units through his investor club which has acquired over $2 billion worth of real estate by syndicating $200 million dollars of private equity since 2016. Lane also hosts the highly-ra...

My guest today is a highly sought-after business strategist who helps entrepreneurs build to 8-figures or more through optimized systems and processes they can scale fast. Edwin Carrion's faith in God and U.S. Marine Corps background have helped him adapt and turn around businesses in several industries, including real estate development where he has built and sold over $30 million. With over 20 y...