Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Today we're going to talk about some of the major trends that will affect real estate investing over the next decade. We all know there's a housing shortage in the U.S., but how does this offer local investors a special advantage? Demographics play an important role, with Gen Z leading a youth movement that has created a visible shift in the market. With over 15 million vacant homes in this countr...

My guest today is a real estate investor with over 700 closed deals under his belt. He primarily invests in single-family homes, and his superpower is being able to manage his entire real estate business and property management business by spending only one hour or less per day virtually. Sharad Mehta is the Founder and CEO at Max Properties and REsimpli. He owns over 50 free and clear rental prop...

After the housing crash in 2008, millions of struggling homeowners asked for loan modifications with their lenders. Many of these homeowners were relieved to find out that their lender was willing to forgive their 2 nd mortgage as part of the modification process. That was all well and good, and it saved borrowers hundreds, if not thousands, in monthly payments. But now those loans are coming back...

My guest today has two foundational beliefs – Wall Street is broken and real estate is the cure, and economics tells the future. Nic DeAngelo asset manages a $206 million portfolio and fuses economic foresight and real estate knowledge to drive his strategy of acquiring institutional-grade real estate assets across 20 states. Today Nic is going to share his perspective on the upcoming inflation de...

We recorded this exciting panel on boutique hotels and resorts at the recent 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. As the host of this podcast, Brian Hamrick doesn't often have the opportunity to discuss his own investments. But today he sits down with two of his partners to share how they've been applying the short-term rental model to recent acquisitions of a boutique hotel and several r...

Everyone is paying close attention to the Federal Reserve and wondering when they will begin lowering interest rates.  The lower-than-expected jobs report from two weeks ago certainly got people excited, but inflation is still being stubborn. What is really going on with our economy, and how can we cut through the noise of the popular media and focus on the data that really matters? In economic ti...

My guest today was able to overcome incredible challenges to build a $100 million roofing company, and today he shares his inspirational story. Dustin Gutkowski overcame homelessness at the age of 14 and went on to build a business empire with Results Roofing, reaching an astonishing $100 million in just four years. Dustin's guiding principle, " Impact Over Income " reflects not only in his busine...

My guest today became a millionaire at the age of 28 by cracking the code on student housing. Ryan Chaw figured out how to double and triple his rental income with his co-living and student housing investment model while working a full-time job. Now, after acquiring fifteen properties he has been able to fully replace his pharmacist's salary with his rental cash flow. Find out more: www.newbiereal...

When it comes to real estate investing, there are two types of investors – those who choose to actively find, fund, and manage their portfolio, and those who prefer to take a more passive role and let other professionals handle the work and time commitment. My guest today has taken on a more active role in buying properties to rehab and rent, while creating opportunities for investors to generate...

My guest today is concerned with the structural integrity of your home and your rental properties. RK Bob Brown is known as "The Dirt Whisperer", and he's renowned for his deep understanding of foundations and his ability to address complex issues with ease. Bob is also the author of the book "Foundation Repair Secrets: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Save Thousands." Bob's wisdom centers around...

My guest today is an expert in foreclosures and will be sharing tips on how you can craft a foreclosure strategy when working with owners who find themselves in that distressing situation. DJ Olojo is a real estate investor, realtor, and author of the book "The Foreclosure Fix: 12 Proven Steps to Beat the Bank, Escape Foreclosure, and Turn Your Property into a Profitable Asset". Based in Atlanta,...

Many of you know my guest today from the incredibly popular Real Estate Podcast the "Jake & Gino Show". Gino Barbaro has over 2,000 multifamily units and $250 million in assets under management. He's also a best-selling author of three books, and with his partner Jake, they've helped their students close on over 68,000 units & $4 billion in deal volume. Gino was last on the show in 2018, and share...

As real estate investors, we are always looking for ways to save on our yearly IRS tax bill, and cost segregation is one of the most powerful methods available to us. Today we have Erik Oliver from Cost Segregation Authority on the show.  Erik will be explaining how you can leverage cost segregation to save on your taxes, as well as energy credits that you need to be aware of. The concepts Erik ex...

The Midwest REI Conference was a huge success and we were able to catch up with our friend Ramond Harris II. You may remember Ramond as the Detroit flipper, wholesaler and rehabber who shared his story in episodes #168, #225 & #334 while we brainstormed ways for him to fix his broken business model and get rid of three trucks that were costing him over $25,000 per year in debt payments. This episo...

Today we're going to talk about franchising. In simple terms, franchising is a business in which the owner licenses the operations, products, branding and knowledge in exchange for a franchise fee. Many real estate investors are also drawn to franchising because of it's entrepreneurial aspects and the ability to create passive income and financial freedom. And my guest today, Lance Graulich, is co...

Anyone who owns rental property can tell you that one of the systems you must pay attention to is your heating and air conditioning system—commonly referred to as your HVAC system. Today we talk with an expert on HVAC systems who shares practical tips for choosing the right one for your property, finding the best HVAC contractor, and rebates and incentives that might be available in your area. How...

Today we're going to discuss the build-to-rent model. Build-to-rent, also known as BTR, is an emerging trend that has been gaining significant traction in recent years. It involves the construction of purpose-built residential properties with the sole intention of renting them out to tenants rather than selling them as individual units. This innovative approach to housing offers numerous advantage...

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held TODAY and TOMORROW - February 22 nd through 23 rd - right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today.  If you're investing in...

Today we're going to talk about investing in laundry facilities. This is a unique asset class with a huge potential for success, yet few understand how to gain entry into this type of investment. Sam Wilson has been an active investor for more than a decade in self storage, parking, multifamily properties/apartments, single family homes and RV resorts. His focus now is solely in the laundry facili...

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22 nd through 23 rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Maria Giordano will be our featured speaker on "Investing with NO Limits".  This presentation will be for...

Hello everyone, we have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22 nd through 23 rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Katie Johnson will be featured in our special Short-Term Rental panel called "The Banning...

One of the consequences of the rapid rise in interest rates over the past year and a half, has been the difficulty in finding suitable loans for commercial real estate. There's just not enough funds available at terms that pencil out. My guest today is going to help us make sense of the commercial real estate lending options that are currently available, and how he's seeing deals getting done in t...

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22 nd through 23 rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Kate Stoermer will be leading a special breakout session for Short-Term Rental Investors called "State of...

Over the past year and a half, the unprecedented rise in interest rates has had many ripple effects across the commercial real estate investing world. These ripple effects have put many investments that were made in the past two to three years in jeopardy. Today we discuss those ripple effects and how preferred equity is being used to bolster the capital stack on new acquisitions or provide rescue...

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22 nd through 23 rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. Scott Meyers will be our featured speaker on "Se...