The REI Diamonds Show-Real Estate Investment Podcast

Host Dan Breslin and Andrew Llewellyn discuss the unique and profitable real estate strategy of converting distressed, non-liquid commercial office buildings into highly liquid, cash-flowing residential-style boutique hotels designed for large group short term rentals. Llewellyn's model works by acquiring property for the value of the "dirt" and transforming the asset. He capitalizes on Louisville...

Host Dan Breslin and Natalie Cloutier discuss her unique Build, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat (BRRRR 2.0) strategy for real estate investing. Leveraging her architectural technology background, Natalie Cloutier explains how she scaled a portfolio of high-quality, dense, small multi-family new builds, starting with zero capital. The conversation details the practical aspects of her business, includin...

Host Dan Breslin interviews Jonathan Tuttle , a real estate investor who has transitioned his focus from mobile home parks to a burgeoning asset class known as "flex space." He explains how the saturation of the mobile home park market pushed him into the flex space, a promising, underserved sector ideal for small businesses poised for significant growth. Jonathan provides a detailed breakdown of...

Al Romero , founder of InstaShow Plus , real estate veteran, and tech innovator, explains how his platform automates and secures property showings, a need amplified by the pandemic. He presents how Instashow Plus offers robust identity verification for viewers, integrating with smart lockboxes and optional cameras for enhanced security and detailed access tracking. They also discuss its benefits f...

Bill Kanatas and Ben Salzberg , are experienced real estate developers, specializing in Class A facilities, often involving the repositioning of closed, dark spaces or ground-up construction. Their strategy is primarily that of a merchant builder, aiming to develop and sell these properties within a three to five-year window after stabilization. They highlighted the importance of community engagem...

Jarred Elmar of The Geneva Group has learned so much in his journey from investing in single-family home to building a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. He joins host Dan Breslin in this enlightening conversation about the most valuable lessons and takeaways from his career experiences. Together, they explore the importance of "buying right" and adhering to fundamental investment principle...

Danny Newberry , founder of Vail Commercial , joins Daniel Breslin to discuss Newberry’s evolution in real estate investing. He shares the key lessons he learned in his journey from residential properties to commercial real estate, including the benefits of triple net leases and the importance of strategic management. Danny also covers market insights, cash flow considerations, and strategies for...

Seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur Fernando Angelucci is here to break down his strategies for finding success in self storage development. Joining Daniel Breslin, he presents their three-point approach, like three legs in a stool. Fernando explains how he considers location, technology, and the current market dynamics in choosing a self storage to invest in. He also shares his experie...

Episode: Limited Partner Syndication Investing with Spencer Hilligoss Guest : Spencer Hilligoss is the co-founder and CEO of Madison Investing, a firm focused on helping passive investors achieve financial freedom through real estate. With a background in technology and experience in high-growth Silicon Valley companies, he leverages his expertise to navigate the investment landscape and educate n...

Episode: Multi-Family Real Estate Investing with CPI Capital CIO August Biniaz Guest: An accomplished real estate investor, August is passionate about teaching and empowering others in the industry. With years of experience in various aspects of real estate, including acquisitions and deal structuring while navigating diverse markets successfully. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices,...

Guest: Henry Eisenstein is a commercial real estate broker and investor with extensive experience in both residential and commercial transactions, with transactions rotating $650 million.   Big Idea: In the podcast, Henry and Dan Breslin discuss the importance of underwriting deals, evaluating net operating income and cap rates, and sharing personal experiences in the market. The conversation...

Guest: Chad Fowler is an architect specializing in data center design at HED Design part of the mission-critical team which is dedicated to advancing technology integration and implementing sustainable practices. Chad emphasizes the importance of educating communities about the significance of data centers in the digital landscape. His work aims for a better understanding of how data centers suppo...

Guest: Shane Carter is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience, specializing in multifamily and single-family development. He is the author of "Optimize Your Life," which emphasizes balancing professional success with personal well-being. As the founder of Hampshire Capital, Shane leverages his expertise in construction and development to create value and...

Guest: Nick Disney is the founder of Sell My San Antonio House. His company specializes in flipping houses to owner occupants using seller financing.   Big Idea: Instead of selling conventionally using bank financing and real estate agents, Nick sells directly to his owner-occupant buyers and provides seller financing. These 10%+ interest-bearing notes are then sold off to investors who enjoy...

Guest: “Work Shop” author Joe Brady is an expert in retail commercial real estate. He served as CEO of Americas at The Instant Group as well as head of real estate for Walgreens. His early career includes capital markets & brokerage with a business-sale exit to JLL.   Big Idea: Real estate may go up in value, but it certainly comes with an expiration date. Retail & office are the 2 re...

Episode 267: Short Term Rental Strategy with Danielle & Culin Tate Guest: Danielle & Culin Tate went from unemployed to grossing over $1 Million annually through Short Term Rental/Airbnb Investing. Culin used his background in SEO to reverse engineer the AirBNB algorithm to rank their 10 listings on the top page. Big Idea: Selecting the right properties for your portfolio in a tight geographic reg...

Episode: Dallas - Fort Worth Industrial Real Estate Development with Michael Tran Guest: Michael Tran is an associate vice president in the Colliers International Dallas-Fort Worth real estate office where he specializes in acquisitions & dispositions of industrial properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. He has a background driving more than $600M in value through leasing and has clo...

Episode: Selecting the Top Airbnb Real Estate Market with John Bianchi Guest: John Bianchi is an experienced entrepreneur specializing in analyzing Airbnb data and helping investors identify profitable short-term rental opportunities. With a background in data analysis, he transitioned from managing rental properties in Chicago to focusing on providing valuable insights and strategies for Airbnb i...

Episode 264: Property Radar Founder Sean O'Toole on Investor Data Guest: Former house flipper turned tech company founder Sean O’Toole is the CEO of Property Radar, a property public record data source for business owners and real estate investors. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy...

Episode 263: Flipping Commercial Real Estate with Sean Katona Guest: Sean Katona is a commercial real estate investor with a focus on retail property located in the Phoenix, AZ real estate market. Sean has a background in tech & flipping houses before graduating to & focusing solely on commercial real estate. Big Idea: Sean & I discuss the method of driving 7 figures in value & profit in a single...

Episode 262: Equity Warehouse Founder Ian Horowitz on Self Storage Investing Guest: Ian Horowitz is the co-founder of Equity Warehouse, as self storage and small bay industrial development company. Ian is also the host of the Real Estate Reserve podcast. Big Idea: How to progress from single family house flipping and rentals to commercial real estate investing. This Episode is Also Sponsored by th...

Episode 261: ATX Acquisitions Partner Dan French on $2B in Closed Deals Guest: Dan French is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, known for his deep insights into long-term goal-setting and capital allocation. With a successful real estate portfolio built through strategic decisions in deal underwriting and market timing, Dan has navigated multiple rea...

Episode 260: Building Strong Relationships & Winning Deals with Jeremy Friedman Guest: Jeremy Friedman is the co-founder of Stoic Equity Partners, a commercial real estate firm focused on multi-tenant industrial properties. With Stoic's portfolio nearing $100 million in assets under management and spanning over one million square feet, Jeremy shares insights from his journey transitioning from an...

Episode 259: Shauna the Tax Goddess Guest: Shauna the Tax Goddess, is a top-tier tax strategist with over 105 specialists under her wing, focusing on U.S. taxation. Shauna, a CPA with a Master's in Taxation, and is one of the few Certified Tax Strategists in the country. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Shauna shares invaluable insights on how real estate investors can optimize their t...

Episode 258: Deferring Taxes with Vanguard 1031 Exchange President Brandon Burns Guest: In this episode of the REI Diamonds show, host Dan Breslin welcomes Brandon Burns, a seasoned 1031 exchange expert. With over 4,000 transactions under his belt, Brandon runs one of the 119 1031 exchange companies in the country. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of real estate investment strategies ma...