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The Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Drill, Gary, DrillIn this episode of the Kid Investor podcast, host Jared Macliver interviews Gary, an oil and gas investor, who shares insights into the oil and gas industry, investment strategies, tax advantages, and the importance of understanding the economic aspects of wells. Gary explains the differences between upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, and how they relate to real estate investing. He discusses the quick payback periods and potential returns on investment, as well as the liquidity and equity considerations in oil and gas investments. The conversation concludes with personal insights and the importance of planning adventures in life.2025-08-1230 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Royal Meeting with the Single Family QueenIn this episode of the Kid Investor podcast, host Jared Macliver interviews Cheryl Stewart, a seasoned real estate investor known as the 'single family queen.' Cheryl shares her journey into real estate, starting from a challenging financial situation to becoming a successful investor. The conversation delves into various topics including creative financing, subject to mortgages, lessons learned from fix and flips, exit strategies, and her initiative 'Rise by 25' aimed at educating the next generation of investors. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of mentorship, innovative strategies, and the need for financial literacy among young people.2025-07-2932 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Real Estate RemixIn this episode of The Kid Investor, we sit down with a fellow Rise by 25 coach who started a DJ company at 16 and is now setting her sights on real estate. We talk about what it’s like to run a business while you’re still figuring things out, and how some of the same skills—like networking, showing up, and staying consistent—apply across the board.We also get into:🎤 Why being on stage as a DJ builds confidence🏘 How those lessons carry over into real estate🤝 Th...2025-07-1524 min
Phoenix Prosperity PodcastThe Kid Investor Buys Trailer Parks with Jared MacLiverAt just 18 years old, Jared MacLiver is already making bold moves in real estate. Known as "The Kid Investor," Jared shares his inspiring story of buying his first investment property — an underperforming RV park in Arizona — before he could legally sign the documents himself. In this episode, Jared walks us through the journey of how he went from cold-calling leads to closing a creative seller-financed deal.
We also dive into the practical side: how Jared is repositioning the park by billing back utilities, introducing propane services, and improving marketing. He talks about the challenges of managing employees, work...2025-07-0232 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: The Case for High End FlipsIn this episode of The Kid Investor, I sit down with Norm Fuller — a veteran contractor with over 32 years in the game — who recently stepped into the world of high-end residential flips in Scottsdale, AZ. Norm shares how his decades of experience managing crews and building custom homes laid the foundation for him to take control of his own projects, and why flipping luxury properties has become both a profitable venture and a creative outlet.But that’s not the endgame — Norm opens up about his long-term vision to shift into RV park ownership as a path toward l...2025-07-0127 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: The Young Investor Show!In this episode of The Kid Investor, we dive into what it's like to close your first real estate deal before finishing high school. Meet Brian Sturt, a 17-year-old out-of-state duplex owner from Oregon who partnered with his mom to take on a subject-to deal and make it his own.Brian shares how sibling rivalry and his mom’s experience sparked his fire to get into real estate. From managing back payments to hiring (and firing) property managers, Brian walks us through the ups, downs, and uh-oh hot dog moments of being a teen landlord. Jared and Br...2025-06-1722 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Wheels, Deals, and the Kingdom: The Remote RV Investor’s Road to ImpactIn this episode of The Kid Investor, we hit the road with Bethany Finch—aka The Remote RV Investor. Bethany is the founder of American Made Home Solutions and Empowher Capital Fund, and she’s currently running five active businesses while traveling full-time in an RV with her husband Kurt and their loyal security pup, Blue.Bethany shares how she scaled down from running eight businesses to five, including a credit hacking company, an executive rental business, single-family renovations, multifamily investing, and build-to-rent syndications—all from the road. With 28+ years of entrepreneurial experience, a background in education, and a...2025-06-0341 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Execution Over ExcusesIn this episode of The Kid Investor, Michael Garcia shares how he went from hustling single-family rentals to orchestrating big deals with clarity, speed, and zero excuses. Michael walks through his mindset on finding high-leverage partnerships, building momentum with precision, and why your ability to execute fast might be the most valuable skill in real estate today.We talk strategy, systems, and the messy middle of scaling—while keeping it real about what it actually takes to grow a portfolio in today's environment. If you're looking for a blueprint built on hustle, sharp decision-making, and surrounding yourself wi...2025-05-2036 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Chaos by DesignIn this powerhouse episode of The Kid Investor, Matt Tiefke shares how he’s taken the real estate world by storm—snagging deals in mobile home parks, RV parks, laundromats, car washes, real estate notes, and now syndicating multifamily at scale. He’s juggling a 200-unit and 450-unit deal while just hearing back on a 1000-unit opportunity.Matt dives deep into how he built momentum by underwriting tons of deals, earning broker trust, and cold calling his way into massive opportunities—so much so that he now runs a Thursday night cold call class for students.2025-05-0623 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: The Power of Mentorship, Relationships, and CredibilityIn this episode of The Kid Investor, Jake Sisk, a 22-year-old track star and real estate investor, shares his journey from flipping condos to investing in multifamily student housing. Jake emphasizes the pivotal role of mentorships, building relationships, and establishing credibility in the real estate world. While in college, he’s not only managing his rental properties but also actively involved in LP and GP investments, all while learning from some of the best in the industry.Jake talks about how strong mentorship and teaming up with the right partners have accelerated his success. He stresses the im...2025-04-2234 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Real Estate Tax HacksOn this episode of The Kid Investor, I sit down with James Bohan—a CPA by day and real estate investor by night—who’s not just talking the talk, but walking it. Based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, James crafts tax strategies for real estate investors and then tests them out himself. We dig into how he leverages depreciation, funds, and advanced tools like cost segs and 1031 exchanges to help clients (and himself) keep more of what they make. His client base is a younger, hungry crowd, and he’s on a mission to model the playbook of the alr...2025-04-2222 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: Bringing Parks to the A.I. ageIn this episode of The Kid Investor, Jeff Flynn joins us to share how he went from decoding signals in the Navy to decoding deals in mobile home parks—and now, he’s leveling up again by bringing artificial intelligence into the game. Jeff is turning heads by building custom ChatGPT bots for everything: one for each park, his attorney, his accountant, and more.We dive into:Why he compares RV parks to hotels and mobile home parks to apartmentsHow a strange COVID posting in the Navy gave him a test drive of financial freedomHis fast-track from...2025-04-2227 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: The Necessity of Work/Life BalanceIn this episode, we chat with Brittney Simpson, who shares her journey managing two RV parks alongside her husband and a dedicated team. Brittney discusses the importance of work-life balance, especially when balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with raising a family. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of running RV parks on-site, allowing her to be present with her young children while also managing a thriving business.Brittney also highlights the flexibility that comes with owning and operating RV parks, especially in terms of family life and how she and her husband make it work...2025-04-2222 minThe Kid InvestorThe Kid Investor: From Shipyards to SyndicationIn this episode, I sit down with Kaipo Cordira — a Hawaiian entrepreneur who’s traded shipbuilding for syndication. Kaipo shares how he built and still owns a shipyard business in Hawaii, now running on EOS with his wife managing remotely. With his business streamlined, he’s shifted his energy to Phoenix, where he’s diving into multifamily real estate and syndications.We talk about how EOS gave him the time freedom to pursue new ventures, what it’s like managing teams from afar, and how he’s applying systems-thinking to scale in real estate. If you’ve ever dreamed o...2025-04-2123 min