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Free Rental Property Workshop: Learn how to buy your first (or next) rental property in 2025. Join us live on Wednesday, May 7th at 7PM EST! Save your seat here: https://start.juice-enterprises.com/home-page   What if the most profitable play in real estate isn’t houses at all? In this episode, we sit down with Clay Hepler, an investor who’s quietly built a seven-figure land flipping business whil...

What if you could make more money flipping dirt than flipping houses? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Desmarais, a military veteran who walked away from his W2 job and built a million-dollar land flipping business in just 18 months. He breaks down the exact land deal that netted him $400,000 in profit, and how he and his wife are scaling faster (with less stress) than most house flippers e...

Most investors think long-term rentals or short-term Airbnb stays are the only ways to profit in real estate. But what if there was a massive, untapped opportunity that combines the best of both worlds? In this episode, we sit down with Gary and Steve Brown, the powerhouse duo behind Furnished Quarters—one of the largest corporate housing companies in the world. They reveal how they transitioned f...

What would you do if you lost $50 million overnight? In this episode, we sit down with Rod Khleif, a real estate legend who has owned and managed over 2,000 units and built one of the most respected brands in multifamily investing. Rod shares the full story of how he lost $50M during the 2008 crash and what it took to rebuild his wealth, mindset, and mission from scratch. We dive deep into the psy...

Most entrepreneurs believe success is about making more money and growing a bigger audience—but what if that’s actually holding you back?   In this episode, we sit down with Cole Ruud-Johnson, a real estate entrepreneur who discovered that real success isn’t about chasing vanity metrics—it’s about taking strategic risks, building relationships, and creating a business that aligns with your lifesty...

Most people think real estate success is just about finding deals and securing financing—but the biggest growth hack isn’t in the numbers, it’s in your network. In this episode, we break down how building a personal brand on social media and launching a podcast transformed our real estate business, helping us scale from 8 to 80 rental units in record time. We share exactly how we used social media...

Most people assume a dream job like hosting ESPN’s SportsCenter means you’ve made it financially, but Gary knows better. While building his career in sports media, he realized that a high paycheck doesn’t equal financial freedom. That’s why, during the pandemic, he turned to real estate as his long-term wealth strategy. In this episode, we dive deep into Gary’s journey from sports anchor to real e...

Would you sell your 401k and live in a van if it meant achieving financial freedom? Kassidy Warren did exactly that. In this episode, we dive into his insane journey from corporate engineer to full-time real estate investor, how he cashed out his retirement savings to go all-in on real estate, and why living in a van helped him reset his mindset, cut expenses, and fast-track his success. Kassidy s...

Most people think real estate is just about buying properties and hoping they go up in value—but the reality is, it’s one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available when you understand all the ways it makes you money. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 7 biggest financial benefits of real estate investing using our CAPITAL framework (Cashflow, Appreciation, Principal Pay Down, Infl...

Airbnb has changed the game for real estate investors, but what if there’s an even better way to generate massive cash flow without the headaches of short-term rentals? In this episode, we sit down with boutique hotel investor Gideon Spencer to break down why boutique hotels are exploding as the next big real estate play. Gideon shares his journey from tech to real estate , how he built a 24-unit...

After serving in the Navy, James Lascara set his sights on real estate—but his path to success wasn’t conventional. Starting with house hacking in 2014, James scaled his portfolio and eventually transitioned into high-level real estate development in Tampa, one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. In this episode, James breaks down how he built his rental portfolio, the strategic moves t...

Scaling from 0 to 70 units didn’t happen overnight. It took strategic financing, smart partnerships, and relentless execution. In this episode, we sit down with the Zero to 100 Podcast to break down exactly how we did it, and how you can too. We share the key strategies that fueled our growth, from leveraging HELOCs and creative financing to building high-impact partnerships that accelerated our d...

The real estate market is shifting, and if you’re still investing the way you did last year, you’re already behind. The real estate landscape is changing, and the investors who adapt will win big. In this episode, we break down exactly how we’re pivoting our strategy in 2025—and how you can do the same to maximize cash flow, lower risk, and scale faster. We dive deep into why midterm rentals are o...

Most people chase financial freedom, but few ever achieve it. Why? Because they don’t understand the difference between active income, passive income, and true work optionality. In this episode, we sit down with Justin Moy, an investor who cracked the code on escaping the 9-5 by strategically shifting from active to passive real estate investments. He shares how he went from selling gym equipment...

Most people think you need a ton of money to start in real estate, but what if you could make serious cash without ever owning property? In this episode, we sit down with Tyson Smith, a real estate wholesaler who built his business from the ground up, turning cold calls into contracts and contracts into cash. Tyson breaks down the exact steps to finding off-market deals, negotiating with sellers,...

Most people don’t fail because they lack knowledge—they fail because they hesitate. Analysis paralysis is the silent killer of success, keeping people stuck in fear, overthinking every decision instead of taking action. In this episode, we break down exactly why overanalyzing is holding you back and how to push through fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt to finally start making moves in business, re...

Most investors focus on short-term or long-term rentals, but Jesse Vasquez found a sweet spot in between—and it changed everything. After skipping college and working in healthcare for years, Jesse struck gold by selling some his Moderna stock that he bought before the global COVID-19 pandemic and used it to launch a wildly successful real estate business focused on midterm rentals. In this episod...

Most people listening to this podcast want to invest in real estate, but fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome hold them back. Kyle Price was no different. As a traveling physical therapist from Philadelphia, he and his wife knew they wanted to build long-term wealth—but analysis paralysis and uncertainty kept them on the sidelines. In this episode, Kyle shares how he broke through those barriers, to...

Most investors fail because they’re guessing. The best ones win because they use data. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing at BiggerPockets, to expose the biggest myths in real estate and how to make smarter investment decisions using data—not emotions. Dave breaks down why national housing trends are misleading, how to analyze local markets the right way, a...

Dave Seymour spent 16 years running into burning buildings—then he walked away to take on a different kind of fire: the real estate market. Best known as the host of Flipping Boston , Dave turned his passion for problem-solving into a $150M real estate empire, raising private capital and closing over $9 billion in transactions. In this episode, we dive into his incredible transition from firefight...

Most 23-year-olds are still figuring out their next move—Chase Gallagher already owns 10 properties and runs a thriving business. He started mowing lawns at 13, turned it into a six-figure landscaping company, and leveraged his cash flow to build a real estate empire—all before most people buy their first home. In this episode, Chase breaks down exactly how he scaled his business, the strategy beh...

Most entrepreneurs are losing money every year without realizing it. The problem? They don’t structure their businesses correctly. In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Thornburgh, founder of Prime Corporate Services, to expose the biggest tax loopholes, business credit strategies, and asset protection hacks that high-level entrepreneurs and real estate investors use to build and protect their w...

Most people think you need money, experience, or connections to succeed in real estate—Phil Bach proves otherwise. In this episode, Phil shares how he went from having no direction after college to becoming a successful investor, wholesaler, and house flipper by mastering one skill: finding great deals.   We dive into how networking and relationships changed his career, why deal flow is the key to...

Most people blow their settlement money—Matthew Ballantyne turned his $45K insurance payout into his first real estate investment, setting the foundation for financial freedom. In this episode, he breaks down how credit, loan strategies, and financial education are the real keys to building wealth in real estate. Matthew shares expert insights on DSCR loans, consolidating properties, and separatin...

In this episode, we sit down with Henry Washington, real estate investor and co-host of BiggerPockets, to break down the exact networking strategy that helped him scale his portfolio, build long-term wealth, and land one of the most influential roles in the industry. Henry shares how leading with value creates endless opportunities, the secret to staying top of mind, and the networking strategy th...