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Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastBuilding a Brand with Large Group Short-Term Rentals on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, with Andrew LlewellynHow do you scale short-term rentals into a hospitality brand for large groups—and use bourbon tourism to keep your calendar full? In this episode, Brian Hamrick talks with Andrew Llewellyn, founder of Super Stays, about how he's turning old office buildings into boutique-style short-term rentals that host bachelor parties, weddings, and corporate retreats of 8 to 42 people along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Andrew shares: Why large group stays outperform traditional Airbnbs How to brand and differentiate your STR business from the competition The power of upsells: private chefs, curated bo...
2025-11-1730 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastHow to 10X Your Rental Income with Sober Living & Group Homes with Jim BoadWhat if your rental properties could deliver strong cash flow and transform lives? In this episode, Brian Hamrick talks with Jim Boad, founder of Shelton Housing and author of Group Home Accelerator, about how investors can build profitable, non-licensed group homes—specifically sober living homes—that provide safe, structured housing for people in recovery. Jim has launched more than 14 recovery homes in just two years, with more on the way. He shares: Why the demand for sober living and recovery housing is exploding nationwide The difference between licensed vs. non-licensed group home...
2025-11-1031 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): How Backyard Builds Can Solve Housing Shortages and Boost Cash Flow with Nathan BillerWhat if the answer to West Michigan's—and America's—housing shortage isn't massive new developments, but small homes tucked into the neighborhoods we already live in? In this episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Nathan Biller, accredited ADU specialist and co-founder of My Backyard Build. Nathan has built his own ADU, permitted several more, and is helping shape local policy as a member of Grand Rapids' ADU Task Force. You'll learn: What exactly an ADU is (granny flats, carriage houses, basement conversions, detached units, and more...
2025-11-0329 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastTurning a Vacant Historic Theater Into a Thriving Community Asset with Brad AndrusWhat does it really take to bring a crumbling historic building back to life—and turn it into a thriving, income-producing community space? In this episode, Brian Hamrick sits down with Brad Andrus, commercial real estate investor, broker, and developer behind the ambitious restoration of the Fine Arts Theater in Denton, Texas. Brad shares the full story: from its beginnings as an undertaker's shop in the early 1900s, to its heyday as a bustling single-screen theater, to decades of vacancy after fire damage—and now, its rebirth as a live performance, film, and event venue.
2025-10-2731 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastWarren Buffett's Rules for Real Estate Investors with Paul MooreWhat would Warren Buffett do if he invested in real estate? In this episode, Brian Hamrick welcomes back Paul Moore, Founder of Wellings Capital and author of multiple real estate investing books, to explore safer, smarter strategies in today's market. Paul shares why he believes Buffett's investing principles apply directly to commercial real estate—and even argues that Buffett might have been more successful in property than in stocks. Key topics we cover: Preferred Equity 101: where it fits in the capital stack and why it can deliver debt-like returns with equity-style protection
2025-09-2934 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastStrength in Numbers: Real Estate Syndication Strategies for Raising Capital, Structuring Deals, and Scaling SmartRecorded live at the 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, this panel dives deep into real estate syndications—what they are, how they work, and how to do them the right way. Whether you're an active investor looking to scale or a passive investor evaluating opportunities, this episode is packed with real-world insights on raising capital, structuring deals, and staying SEC-compliant. Your panelists: Brian Hamrick – Host of this podcast and seasoned syndicator with over $22M raised since 2013. Gary Hall – President of the Muskegon Area Rental Association and founder of Dean Arrow private equity fund.
2025-09-0159 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastScaling Real Estate Success: Fuquan Bilal on Multifamily, Note Investing, and Building a $50M PortfolioIn this episode, host Brian interviews Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund, who shares his 25+ year journey in real estate investing. Fuquan discusses his evolution from flipping houses to mastering distressed note investing, scaling a $50 million portfolio, and transitioning into multifamily and luxury single-family homes. He reveals how he navigated market shifts, built lasting investor relationships, and implemented systems for operational efficiency. Fuquan also covers creative deal structures, capital raising, remote investing, and leveraging technology like AppFolio and AI tools. You will gain actionable insights on sourcing deals, structuring partnerships...
2025-08-2532 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastInsider IRS Secrets: Tax Hacks for Real Estate Investors with Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson (Former IRS Agent & CPA)In this episode, host Brian interviews Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson—a former IRS agent, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and real estate investor—who reveals how real estate investors can legally reduce taxes, grow income, and protect wealth. Dr. Jackson shares her unique insider perspective on IRS audits, the importance of documentation, and common mistakes investors make. Learn about powerful strategies like the Augusta Rule, maximizing deductions, structuring development expenses, and why working with a professional is crucial. Plus, Dr. Jackson discusses her real estate projects in Costa Rica and offers actionable tips for star...
2025-08-1833 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastReviving a Historic Asheville Vacation Rental After Hurricane HeleneAs we mark our 500th episode, we're diving into the incredible journey of reviving Engadine Inn & Cabins, a historic vacation rental in Asheville, North Carolina. Your host, Brian Hamrick, shares the behind-the-scenes story of overcoming property management setbacks, surviving Hurricane Helene, and transforming disaster into opportunity. Discover how creative strategies—like launching fly fishing experiences, hosting weddings and wellness retreats, and leveraging local partnerships—are helping to turn a struggling property into a thriving destination. Learn valuable lessons about resilience, marketing, and the power of community in the face of adversity. Plus, get an inside look...
2025-08-0432 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastWhy You Can't Scale Your Portfolio with Single-Family Homes with Michael Blank — Episode 489Many real estate investors get stuck in the cycle of buying single-family rentals and small multifamily properties, only to discover that true financial freedom remains frustratingly out of reach. My guest today, Michael Blank, is a real estate investor, bestselling author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity, where he controls over $300 million in multifamily real estate. He's also the host of the popular Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Podcast. We discuss why you're unlikely to quit your job with single-family homes, how to scale your real estate p...
2025-05-1926 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastHow to Build a High Net-Worth with Very Little Income with Brian Tibbs — Episode 479Many 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 that helped him escape the paycheck-to-paycheck trap and achieve financial freedom. He's here to discuss how anyone—regardless of income—can start investing and take control of their financial future. ...
2025-03-0328 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastMastering Raw Land Investing: 6,000+ Deals and Passive Profits with Mark Podolsky — Episode 475Real 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 to Building Passive Income, Mark reveals how raw land can create financial freedom through automation and smart systems. He also breaks down the automations that allow him to run his business in j...
2025-02-0328 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastHow You Can Help the Hurricane Helene Recovery EffortsBrian Hamrick here with a special episode for you today that hits very close to home. I'm joined by Alex Jarbo, who is my partner in a vacation rental resort property located in Asheville, NC. As many of you are aware, one month ago Asheville was hit by Hurricane Helene and much of the surrounding areas were devastated by wind and thousand year flooding. Luckily for our property and guests, we sustained zero damage. But our Engadine Inn & Cabins property has since become 'ground zero' for much of the rescue, recovery, and rebuilding...
2024-11-0123 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP438 Investing In Boutique Hotels and Resorts with Jeremy Garcia and Alex JarboWe 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 resorts, along with the challenges faced, and the strategies employed to find success. Jeremy Garcia and his wife Melanie own quite a few vacation rentals in Muskegon Michigan, and several...
2024-05-2044 min
The Real Power Family Radio ShowBrian Hamrick
- Hamrick Investment Group - Host of "Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast"Brian Hamrick is the owner and founder of Hamrick Investment Group with over $75 Million in assets under management. Brian has bought and sold over 450 residential units and currently controls 370 doors in Grand Rapids/Wyoming, Michigan with an additional 120 units scheduled to be completed in 2024. He’s also raised over $18 Million from high-net-worth investors through syndications.
In addition, Brian controls 175,000 sq. ft. of self-storage, a boutique hotel in downtown Muskegon, Michigan, and several vacation rental resorts.
For the past seven years Brian has hosted the popular “Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast” with over 2 Million listens. He...
2024-02-061h 00Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP417 How to Become the CEO of Your Own Wealth Building Company with Scott Royal SmithNo one ever wants or expects to find themselves in a lawsuit, but when you're a real estate investor, it's always something you need to protect yourself against. My guest today is a real estate investor and asset protection attorney, and he shares his asset protection techniques for real estate investors and discuss how you can become the CEO of your own wealth building company. Scott Royal Smith is the Founder and CEO of Royal Legal Solutions, offering tax, business, and legal strategies to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Today Scott discusses the...
2023-12-2535 min
BG HamrickBrian Fullerton of Brian's Lawn Maintenance on Green DigitalWe are excited to have Brian Fullerton of @BriansLawnMaintenance on the show today. Brian started his lawn care business back in 2007 and has grown to one of the industry's top leaders.He's talking with us about how he grew his business from the ground up and share valuable insight on how you can take your business to the next level. You can also keep up to date on what's going on with Brian's Lawn Maintenance by signing up for their newsletter at https://www.brianslm.com/Grab a copy of Brian's Book Zero to $100k!: T...
2023-12-0728 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastPrint, Sign and Scan? Never Again! - Next Level ThursdayWhen it comes to signing documents, how much time have you wasted printing, signing, and then scanning the document back into your computer? On today's episode of Next Level Thursday, Brian shares one of his favorite hacks that will allow you to save paper, printer ink, and most importantly—your time. Follow along on Youtube to watch how you can electronically sign PDF documents quickly and easily. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review and rating on your favorite podcast app.
2023-09-2104 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP400 Brian's Predictions for the Top 5 Real Estate Investing Trends Through Episode 500!We made it to episode #400! Today your host, Brian Hamrick, is going to give you a peek behind the curtain and share insight into the past 400 episodes and where this podcast is heading for the next 400. Brian will also reveal his top 5 predictions on trends and headwinds that investors need to be aware of in the coming months and years. Thanks for being a loyal viewer and listener of this show. Please leave us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you listen to us on! Today's episode is brought...
2023-08-2818 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP392 Defending Short-Term Rentals Through Lobbying & Grassroots Efforts With Ryan Servatius and Brian WestrinBe careful when you acquire your short-term rental properties and make sure you know the prevailing laws and rules in the area you're investing in. Many cities and municipalities are changing their perspective on short-term rentals and putting restrictions in place that may affect your bottom line. It helps to work with these cities, their decision-makers, and elected officials to educate them on the benefits of short-term rentals. The better your relationship is with your community and neighbors, the better your chances for success. Recently at the annual RPOA conference we hosted a panel to...
2023-07-0356 min
Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow with Kevin BuppFBF #551: How to Leverage Commercial Real Estate Investments to Get You Out of Your Dreaded W2 Job – with Brian HamrickToday's Flash Back Friday Episode is from Episode #294, which originally aired on October 26, 2020. This week's episode of the Real Estate Investing for Cashflow Podcast features Brian Hamrick. Brian is the owner of Hamrick Investment Group, which controls over $32 Million in assets, including Multifamily and apartments, Self-Storage, Office, and performing and Non-Performing Notes. Brian currently asset manages 370 apartment units in Grand Rapids Michigan and successfully transitioned from his W-2 job to full-time real estate investing in 2014. In addition to his real estate endeavors, Brian also hosts a popular real estate investing podcast which can be found on iTunes an...
2023-02-1045 minReal Estate Investing for Cash Flow with Kevin BuppFBF #551: How to Leverage Commercial Real Estate Investments to Get You Out of Your Dreaded W2 Job – with Brian HamrickToday's Flash Back Friday Episode is from Episode #294, which originally aired on October 26, 2020. This week's episode of the Real Estate Investing for Cashflow Podcast features Brian Hamrick. Brian is the owner of Hamrick Investment Group, which controls over $32 Million in assets, including Multifamily and apartments, Self-Storage, Office, and performing and Non-Performing Notes. Brian currently asset manages 370 apartment units in Grand Rapids Michigan and successfully transitioned from his W-2 job to full-time real estate investing in 2014. In addition to his real estate endeavors, Brian also hosts a popular real estate investing podcast which can be found on iTunes an...
2023-02-1045 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP366 How He's Travelling the World While Earning $25,000 per Month From His Real Estate Business With Brian LuebbenMy guest today is only 27 years old but he's already hit his financial freedom goals and recently booked a one-way flight to travel the world on the $25,000 per month his real estate business is generating. Brian Leubben got his start house hacking 4-units for financial independence and hit his five-year goals in only six months. He's also the host of "The Action Academy" podcast where he talks to entrepreneurs on how to earn freedom in life and business. Today he's going to share his secrets on how he's been able to achieve his goals so...
2023-01-0231 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP360 How to 3X Your BRRRR Returns By Implementing a Co-Living Strategy with Brian GrimesMy guest today has a prestigious Ivy League education and high net worth asset management background with Bridgewater Advisors. But in 2015 he left all that behind to launch his own real estate development company in his hometown of Philadelphia. Since then, he's renovated over 300 rental properties across the country using the BRRRR strategy. Brian Grimes is also the founder of 24/7 Cash Flow University where he teaches students to full-gut renovate, acquire, and stabilize cash flowing rental property portfolios while revitalizing class C neighborhoods. He's also come up with a strategy that has 3X'd his cashflow a...
2022-11-2132 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP352 A Lawyer's Guide to Finding, Funding And Managing Real Estate Investments With Brian BoydAs you build your real estate investment portfolio, it's essential to have the right type of attorneys to keep you out of trouble and help ensure success. Today we're going to talk with a real estate tax attorney who is also a successful real estate investor. Brian Boyd is the author of "Replace your Income: A Lawyer's Guide to Finding, Funding, and Managing Real Estate Investments" and today he's going to share his best advice on getting into real estate investing and why he believes now is a great time to be building your portfolio. ...
2022-09-2629 min
Real Estate Monopoly$38 Million Portfolio: How Brian Hamrick Began His Career By Investing in Apartments, Offices, and Storage | REM #119We interviewed Brian Hamrick. Brian is the owner and founder of Hamrick Investment Group (“HIG”) which has over $38 Million in assets under management. Brian has bought and sold over 450 residential units and currently controls 370 units in Grand Rapids/Wyoming, Michigan. Through his partnership in Victory Development Group, Brian is also developing an $19 Million, 120-unit mixed-use apartment complex in Grand Rapids that will break ground in October 2021
Before real estate, Brian was working in the movie industry. But, when he listened to the rich dad poor dad audiobook, his perspective on money and retirement changed
In this episode, we co...
2022-01-2838 min
Real Estate NerdsReal Estate Nerds 44: How to Avoid the Dangers of Armchair Investing with Brian HamrickOn today’s episode of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast, we explore a Bad Beat that is truly a real estate horror story, complete with colorful characters and AWOL property management. Brian is well-versed in multi-family and note deals, but the one-bedroom condo he bought in North Carolina was one of his earliest and worst deals.Tune in to Episode 44 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast now to hear the full conversation.Listen To Episode 44 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast NowBrian HamrickBrian Hamrick joins our intrepid host and at...
2021-11-2426 min
Passive Income Unlocked054. From Hollywood to Real Estate Syndication with Brian HamrickTitle: From Hollywood to Real Estate Syndication with Brian Hamrick Brian Hamrick was once a Hollywood Movie Trailer Editor who left that world to invest full-time in commercial real estate. He now has over $32 Million in an apartment, self-storage, and office commercial assets under management, as well as over 135 performing and non-performing residential notes. Brian is the host of "The Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast" and the past-President of the Rental Property Owners Association. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 09:05] Opening Segment Get t...
2021-10-1728 minPassive Income Unlocked054. From Hollywood to Real Estate Syndication with Brian HamrickTitle: From Hollywood to Real Estate Syndication with Brian Hamrick Brian Hamrick was once a Hollywood Movie Trailer Editor who left that world to invest full-time in commercial real estate. He now has over $32 Million in an apartment, self-storage, and office commercial assets under management, as well as over 135 performing and non-performing residential notes. Brian is the host of "The Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast" and the past-President of the Rental Property Owners Association. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 09:05] Opening Segment Get t...
2021-10-1728 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP284 Mobile Home Park Investing Update with Brian SpearMobile Home Park Investing has been a hot asset class over the past five years, and we've certainly talked about it on this show. But what kind of opportunities are really available to investors right now, and how has the increased competition from institutional buyers and effects of the pandemic affected the opportunities in this space? My guest today is here to give us an update on the state of Mobile Home Park Investing. Brian Spear is a founder of Sunrise Capital Investors which specializes in acquiring deals in off-market, direct-to-owner transactions. He's also the co-host of the...
2021-06-0743 min
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy KeetonIts Easier to get into a Bad Deal than Out - Brian HamrickToday, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Hamrick, owner of Hamrick Investment Group. The Group has over 40 investors, more than 32 million dollars in acquisitions, focusing on cash-flowing real estate and real estate developments primarily in multi-family apartments, as well as self-storage, performing and non-performing notes, office, and retail. Let's jump into Brian’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro![00:01 – 05:06] Opening SegmentBrian Hamrick talks about his background and his real estate journey He shares where his specialty is in terms of real estate busine...
2021-03-1436 minReal Estate Investing for Cash Flow with Kevin Bupp#294: How to Leverage Commercial Real Estate Investments to Get You Out of Your Dreaded W2 Job – with Brian Hamrick This week's episode of the Real Estate Investing for Cashflow Podcast features Brian Hamrick.& Brian Hamrick is the owner of Hamrick Investment Group, which controls over $32 Million in assets, including Multifamily and apartments, Self-Storage, Office, and performing and Non-Performing Notes. Brian currently asset manages 370 apartment units in Grand Rapids Michigan and successfully transitioned from his W-2 job to full-time real estate investing in 2014. In addition to his real estate endeavors, Brian also hosts a popular real estate investing podcast which can be found on iTunes and all other listening platforms. Quotes: "So, I had all this mo...
2020-10-2745 minReal Estate Investing for Cash Flow with Kevin Bupp#294: How to Leverage Commercial Real Estate Investments to Get You Out of Your Dreaded W2 Job – with Brian Hamrick This week's episode of the Real Estate Investing for Cashflow Podcast features Brian Hamrick.& Brian Hamrick is the owner of Hamrick Investment Group, which controls over $32 Million in assets, including Multifamily and apartments, Self-Storage, Office, and performing and Non-Performing Notes. Brian currently asset manages 370 apartment units in Grand Rapids Michigan and successfully transitioned from his W-2 job to full-time real estate investing in 2014. In addition to his real estate endeavors, Brian also hosts a popular real estate investing podcast which can be found on iTunes and all other listening platforms. Quotes: "So, I had all this mo...
2020-10-2745 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP250 An Exclusive Inside Look at What Goes Into Making This Podcast with Brian HamrickHello & welcome to episode 250. We've reached the quarter-century mark and I thought I'd do things a little differently to celebrate this milestone. We're not going to have a guest today, I'm just going to spend a little time talking with you about the show: giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at how we put it together, answering some of your questions and feedback, and sharing the systems, technology & lessons I've learned from hosting this show over the past 249 episodes. I'll also be discussing some of the deals I've done with people I've met through the show, as well as my outlook on...
2020-10-1941 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP244 Should You Invest in Hiring a Virtual Assistant? with Amy RansdellOne of the things I'm trying to accomplish during this Coronavirus Pandemic is systematizing and streamlining my business in order to become a leaner and more efficient real estate investor in this new and uncertain economy. One of the ways I'd like to do that, but I don't really understand it or know how to execute on it, is through the use of Virtual Assistants. How do I find the right fit and in what ways can they make my business even more successful? That's why I'm looking forward to our conversation with Amy Ransdell t...
2020-09-0755 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP243 Do You Have What it Takes to Raise Money Through Syndication? with Bruce PetersenWhat does it take to raise OPM "Other People's Money" in order to acquire larger real estate deals than you'd ordinarily be able to do by yourself? Should you be thinking about raising OPM in order to take your investing business to the Next Level? According to my guest today, it takes a certain type of person to thrive in syndicating and 40% of the people he's seen do their first syndication deal never do it again. That's why he wrote a book about Syndication and its pitfalls called "Syndicating is a BI#@H: And Other T...
2020-08-3143 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP242 How To Improve Your Online Presence So You Can Raise More Money For Your Real Estate Deals with Dr. Adam GowarUp until early March we were in a booming real estate market with high valuations and a bright economic future. Now, seemingly overnight, we find ourselves in a new kind of recession and it's hard to see just how it will end and whether real estate will hold its value. One thing I can tell you from my experience going through the last great recession is that there will be incredible opportunities for those who have the capital to go after them. And that's what we will be talking about today – How do we find, educate, and prep...
2020-08-2450 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP241 How To Survive & Thrive Through a Recession and Coronavirus with Jason Roberts and Rachel SchneiderMy guests today know what it's like to go through a major economic downturn and reposition their business in order to survive and thrive. Jason Roberts and Rachel Schneider owned their own mortgage company when the Great recession hit back in 2008. Once the market crashed they pivoted to real estate investing and have since closed over 300 transactions. Many of them were pre-foreclosures, short sales, wholesales, probates, you name it, they've done it. Now that coronavirus has brought our economy into another recession, it will be helpful to get Jason and Rachel's perspective on how they plan...
2020-08-1755 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP240 Solving the Need for Workforce Housing with Scott ChoppinAs real estate prices increase, and the supply of new construction fails to keep pace with demand, the need for middle income housing is a steadily rising challenge that many communities are experiencing. Today we're going to discuss Workforce Housing. What is it, who benefits from it, and how is it being developed? And here to have this conversation is Scott Choppin, a seasoned real estate developer with hundreds of millions of dollars of experience and specialization in workforce housing. He's also the founder of Urban Pacific, which specializes in the development of a unique type of Urb...
2020-08-101h 01Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP239 How He Fixes Broken Apartments with Jerome MyersMy guest today is a big fan of the Keanu Reeves movie "The Matrix", and he believes that most people really are living in the Matrix and it's his job to help them escape. He does this by teaching them the benefits of multifamily and apartment real estate investing Since leaving a successful corporate America career, Jerome Myers has become a thought leader in the multifamily development space. Jerome leads The Myers Development Group which focuses on buying broken apartment building businesses and using innovative thinking and solid execution strategies to optimize the operational efficiency of the b...
2020-08-0357 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP238 How You Can Achieve 'Time Freedom' through Passive Real Estate Investing with Travis WattsToday's guest is going to talk about 'Time'. Specifically, 'Time Freedom' and how you can achieve it through Real Estate Investing. He's also going to discuss how you can transition from being an active investor to 100% passive. Travis Watts is a full-time passive investor who has been investing in real estate since 2009. He's invested in multi-family, single-family and vacation rentals. He's also the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital which was co-founded by Joe Fairless. Travis has invested in over 27 passive syndications and has made it his mission to share passive investment strategies in orde...
2020-07-2745 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP237 Mind-Blowing 1031 Exchange Strategies that will Shelter Your Profits from the IRS with Dave FosterAs real estate values increase, so too does the idea of selling your investment property and taking your profits off the table. One of the major considerations in doing so however, are the tax consequences. Many investors choose not to sell because they simply don't want to pay taxes on their long-term gains. There is a way, however, to take those gains and not pay taxes on them by transitioning those profits into a different investment property. I'm talking about the 1031 exchange, and it's a tool that you can use to delay paying those taxes. Dav...
2020-07-2058 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP236 How He's Acquiring 5 to 10 Properties a Month by Negotiating On His Terms with Chris PrefontaineTo many people the real estate market may seem unpredictable, and the very real fear of losing money has been a huge psychological hurdle to overcome. Many investors don't want to be at the mercy of the economy and the banks. My guest today has found a way to circumvent that fear and risk by investing in real estate on His Terms. Chris Prefontaine is rewriting the rules of real estate and coaching investors on how to scale and automate their business without using their cash or credit. His family business has done over $80 Million in real est...
2020-07-1342 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP235 Short Term Vacation Rentals RPOA Expert Panel 2020One of the highlights of the RPOA's 2020 Annual Conference was the Expert Panel on Short Term Vacation Rentals, and today you get to listen to this Pre-Covid-19 Conversation. We assembled an incredible group of experts and investors to help us understand the best practices for owning & operating short term vacation rentals, the biggest challenges facing the industry, and why its so important for the industry to professionalize and improve its perception in the community. Ed Bodman has over 7 years of experience owning & operating short term rentals. Ed has become an expert in hospitality, hosting, maintenance, marketing, cleaning, sta...
2020-07-0650 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP234 How to Increase Your Profits by Getting Control Over Your Utility Expenses with Scott RingleinOne of the best ways to increase your net operating income and cashflow is to get control over your utility expenses. Whether it's through improving your existing systems and mechanicals, adding renewable sources such as solar panels, or installing water saving aerators to your faucets, there are many ways you can improve the energy efficiency of your properties. However, this does require an investment of time and money. If you don't have the funds to make this investment, you may be missing out on a huge profit opportunity. Today we're going to be discussing some of...
2020-06-2943 min
Get LeveragedInvesting in Notes with Brian HamrickBrian Hamrick began investing in single-family homes in 2002. During the Great Recession he purchased his first multifamily property and has since worked with private investors to acquire apartment communities, self-storage facilities, and non-performing notes. In 2012 he founded Hamrick Investment Group ("HIG") to help other qualified investors take advantage of the lucrative returns real estate has to offer.Brian has created strategic partnerships with experts who understand all of the complex and specialized in's & out's of finding, negotiating, acquiring, managing and profiting from commercial real estate and npn's.To date, HIG has bought & sold over $21 Mil...
2020-06-2248 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP233 Shopping Malls, Big Box Stores, and Strip Centers. How His $3 Billion Retail Portfolio is Holding Up in the Age of Amazon and Covid-19, with Chris RessaYou're about to hear an incredibly informative conversation I had with Chris Ressa about Commercial Retail investing. We recorded this on March 11th, just before our country went into lockdown, and as we all know, retail has taken quite a beating over these past months. What I'd love for you to do is to listen through this conversation to get a detailed understanding of how retail investing works, and then at the very end you'll hear my follow-up conversation with Chris that we recorded this past week. Chris is going to update us on how his $3 billion por...
2020-06-221h 07Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP232 Investing in Self-Storage on a Massive Scale and Structuring Your Fund with Kris BensonOne of the asset classes that's expected to hold up well during this Coronavirus Pandemic is Self-Storage. In fact, it tends to do well no matter how the economy is performing. Today we're going to take a look at the factors that make Self-Storage so attractive and help you understand how to successfully invest in this sector. And here to take a deep dive into this strategy is Kris Benson, the chief investment officer for Reliant Investments, a subsidiary of Reliant Real Estate Management, which is one of the top 25 commercial Self-Storage operators in the U.S. Rel...
2020-06-1553 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP231 How He Bought an Island and is Building a World-Class Resort with Dan BehmMy guest today made a lifestyle real estate investment in an asset class that most of us can only dream of. He bought an Island! And he's turning that island into the world's sexiest off-the grid private luxury resort featuring over-water villas, treehouse jungle suites, and the world's first over-water beach on stilts. You may know Dan Behm from his online blog called "Why I bought an Island", and if you're from the West Michigan area you may know him as the Founder and Past CEO & President of the wildly successful tech company 'OST', or Open Systems Te...
2020-06-0846 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP230 How He Applies His Christian Principles to Real Life Real Estate Situations with Ellis HammondEllis Hammond is my guest today and he began investing in real estate while he was serving as a college pastor in San Diego. While his goal was to create passive cash flow for his family, he realized that investing in Real Estate could be an incredible resource to help his family and many others achieve financial freedom. He and his wife invested in a San Diego duplex in 2018 and 9 months later he became a Co-General Partner on a 144-unit apartment complex in Memphis TN. Ellis is the founder of Kingdom Capitalists, the #1 mastermind community for Christian re...
2020-06-0142 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP229 Deal Packaging, Homes of Multiple Occupancy, and Raising Cash in the UK with Susannah ColeMy guest today is one of the UK's most successful self-made property investors. She started her first business at the age of 22 and even then she knew she had an entrepreneurial spirit which could not be constrained by a JOB. She broke out of the corporate world to follow her dreams and founded the Good Property Company UK which she has been running for over 10 years. Susannah Cole believes anyone can make millions from property, and that it is possible to succeed even with very little money to start with. She has sourced, bought or let out mor...
2020-05-2548 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP228 Sometimes the Best Deal is the One You Walk Away From, with Ken JenkinsMany Multifamily & Apartment Investors are looking for opportunities wherever they make sense. Today's guest found what appeared to be an excellent upside opportunity in Macon, Georgia that he and his partner got under contract, completed due diligence on, raised the equity and sourced the financing. Everything was all set to close, until something came to light that changed the entire deal. Today you're going to hear a story about why it's so important to keep looking, digging, and asking questions, even after you've completed your due diligence. Here to share his story is Ken Jenkins, pr...
2020-05-181h 04Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP227 How He's Achieving Financial Freedom through Student Housing Investing in California with Ryan ChawDo you know what your financial freedom number is? The answer is the amount of passive income you'd need to achieve in order to cover all of your expenses and replace your job income. When you ask most people what their financial freedom number is, the most common answer is $10,000 a month in passive income. Well today we're going to talk to someone who has achieved that number. Ryan Chaw is a single-family home investor who has managed to create a six-figure rental portfolio in California where most houses are overpriced and cash flow is limited. Today he's...
2020-05-1135 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP226 A Rocketship to Multifamily Success with David ToupinWhen David Toupin was last on this show he was well on his way to real estate success as a co-owner of a $7 Million portfolio of 120 units, plus a successful single-family fix & flip business. Well at some point David invested in a rocket ship, because his momentum since then has been stratospheric. Today David is a Top Millennial real estate investor, speaker, and entrepreneur. He co-founded Obsidian Capital with our previous guest, Glenn Gonzales, and has acted as a key principal with over $50 Million in real estate holdings and he's raised well over $10 Million in capital. He als...
2020-05-0446 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastSpecial RPOA Economic Forecast with Paul IsleyOne of the RPOA's goals during this Coronavirus Pandemic is to keep you as up-to-date as possible with information that will help you survive and thrive as real estate investors. That's why I'm so excited to be talking with today's guest about the economic impact this pandemic is going to have on our real estate investments. If you've been looking for real data on our city, state & country's economic strength & what all this means for your real estate portfolio, then you're definitely going to want to hear this economic forecast with Paul Isley. Paul is the Associate De...
2020-04-3050 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP225 Will This Mastermind Group Help Him Dominate The Detroit Flipping & Rehab Market? With Ramond Harris, Justin Workman, Patrick Spitzley & Stephen BenedictLast year at the RPOA annual conference I met Ramond Harris for the first time. After hearing his story about flipping, wholesaling and rehabbing in the Detroit area, I knew we needed to record a podcast. You may remember the Mastermind conversation we had with friends of this show Justin Workman and Patrick Spitzley on episode #168 where we helped brainstorm ways Ramond could fix his broken business model, decrease his debt by shedding some unused assets, and set himself up for huge growth. Now, a year later, we've all met back up at the RPOA 2020 annual conference an...
2020-04-2754 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP224 From Maintenance Man to over $290 Million and 5,000 Units in Acquisitions with Glenn C. GonzalesMy guest today wants you to know that if he can make it as a successful real estate investor, then anyone can. Glenn Gonzales began as a maintenance man working for several other successful real estate investors. As he grew more confident in his job, he began to realize how the proactive decisions he was making were improving the health of the properties he was maintaining. But it was the other lessons he learned on the job that propelled him to where he is today. Glenn is now the CEO and Co-Founder of Obsidian Capital, a real estate investment firm...
2020-04-2047 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP223 Is It Time To Sell Your Rental Properties? Roundtable Discussion with Ben Blake, Jeremy Schumann and Justin WorkmanBack in the pre-covid-19 days when people could actually sit together in the same room, a group of rental property owners met to answer one simple question: "When is it time to sell your rental property?" Even though the world has changed considerably since then, the answers they came up with still hold true today. Let's say you've acquired a decent sized portfolio of rental properties, they're cash flowing, well-managed, and achieve your goals of long-term wealth. But maybe the cash flow you're receiving isn't enough to allow you to quit your job, or retire early, or pay...
2020-04-1359 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP222 The Nitty-Gritty of Mobile Home Park Investing and Finding Success by Doing What Others Fear with Ryan NarusImagine what it's like to get started in real estate investing when you have nothing. No money, no experience and no network. Now imagine you're also in your 20's and have more student loan debt than actual capital to invest in deals. On top of that, you have a job in corporate America, but you're still BROKE. That is where today's guest was 8 years ago. Ryan Narus is a self-made real estate entrepreneur and accredited investor who started with nothing and now owns and operates 12 Mobile Home Parks spanning over 1,300 units. He's the co-founder of The Archimedes Group...
2020-04-0654 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastRPOA Coronavirus Update: What You Can & Can't Do to Manage Your Rental PropertiesHello everybody. I hope you're all safe & healthy and maintaining your sanity in this Coronavirus world we now find ourselves in. If you're a rental property owner or investor, you might have some questions about the State of Michigan's Executive Order to stay in place and what this means to you. We still have tenants to take care of, buildings to maintain, units to fill, and bills to pay. It's not always clear which of those activities are considered essential, and which ones will get us in trouble. Luckily the Rental Property Owners Association has bee...
2020-04-0225 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP221 Asset Managing Mobile Home Parks Through a Pandemic and Exploring Parking Lot Investing with Kevin BuppI hope all of you are safe and healthy. Here in Michigan we are on lockdown, and wherever you are in the world I hope you're doing well and taking this coronavirus pandemic seriously. There is no way to discuss real estate right now without admitting that every asset-class will be impacted heavily. Today I'm talking with Kevin Bupp about his investments in mobile home parks across the United States to find out how he believes they'll hold up in this new economic reality. Kevin is going to share the high-level conversations he's been having with his tea...
2020-03-3044 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP220 Coronavirus: How Will It Affect Your Real Estate Investments with Neal BawaThis coronavirus pandemic has changed our society and the way we live in a very short amount of time. Those of us who own investment property can't help but ask: "How bad will it get, what does this mean for my investments, and will there be new opportunities that arise from these unfortunate circumstances?" There are so many opinions and overnight experts sharing those opinions, that it can be difficult separating the good information from the bad. That's why I'm excited to have Neal Bawa on the show today in order to cut through the clutter and gi...
2020-03-2352 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP219 How will Housing Do in the Next Recession? Mike VanderWoude's Perspective on the past five recessions, the Corona Virus, and the 4-unit he bought from me.Are we heading into another recession? If so, how will it affect housing and real estate prices? Mike VanderWoude doesn't have a crystal ball to answer that question, but what he does have is historical data from the previous five recessions to help us understand what might happen. And you'll probably be as surprised as I was by his answers. And if you're wondering what effect the Coronavirus is having on real estate so far, Mike also shares his 'on-the-ground' perspective in a quick update at the end of this episode. Mike is an Associate Bro...
2020-03-1646 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP218 Shooting the Sacred Emotional Support Cow and Fighting Adverse Legislation with RPOA Lobbyist Tabitha ZimnyWhat do you do if you have a 'no pet' policy and your tenant decides that they need an Emotional Support Animal. What if that animal happens to be a pig, or a goat, or a bat? Well, as crazy as it sounds, this is happening to landlords and its protected by laws and rental rules. Part of the RPOA's mission is to fight these types of laws that are adverse to a rental property owner's ability to control the well-being of their property and business. And helping us fight these laws and pass better on...
2020-03-0955 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP217 Adding Massive Value and Taking Massive Action to Exponentially Increase Your Success with Rod KhleifMy guest today is Rod Khleif, who many of you know through his popular podcast "Lifetime Cashflow through Real Estate Investing", or his bestselling book "How To Create Lifetime Cashflow through Multifamily Properties", or his many Real Estate Training & Multifamily Events that Rod personally teaches every year. Some of you may even remember that Rod & I both started our respective podcasts in early 2016 within weeks of each other. In fact, we were both guests on each other's shows with Rod appearing on episode #23 of this show, and I appeared on episode #28 of his. But what's sh...
2020-03-0249 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP216 Mitigating Risk Through Self-Storage Investing with Scott MeyersMy guest today is the nation's leading Self-Storage Investor and trainer. He has bought, developed, and sold over 4,200 units and over 4 million square feet of commercial and self-storage properties. Of course, I'm talking about Scott Meyers, who's presentation at our 2019 Annual Conference was such a BIG HIT we've decided to bring him back for round two at the 2020 Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan this February 27th through 29th. Go to www.rpoaonline.org to find out more. At this week's conference Scott will be sharing the latest strategies in Se...
2020-02-2443 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastSpecial Invitation to the RPOA's 2020 Annual ConferenceYou've heard us talk about it, and you've listened to the episodes with our featured speakers from all over the country. Now its time for you to make the commitment to be there at the "Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo of 2020", happening February 27, 28, & 29 right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this special episode, Clay Powell and I discuss all of the fantastic featured speakers, breakout sessions, and opportunities for networking with other like-minded investors and vendors. This is an event you don't want to miss! Go to https://rpoaonline.org/annual-conference/ to reg...
2020-02-2115 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP215 Renovating for Massive Profits & Passive Wealth Building, and Turning Buy & Hold Real Estate into Vacation Rentals, with Robyn ThompsonToday I'm thrilled to have the "Queen of Rehab", Robyn Thompson back on the show. Robyn has renovated and sold over 390 properties. She is the nation's leading expert on buying, renovating and selling homes for huge chunks of cash and has taught thousands of students how to become financially independent. Robyn will also be a featured speaker at the 2020 Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan this month, February 27th through 29th of 2020. Go to www.rpoaonline.org to find out more. Since our last conversation, Robyn has acquired 15 Vacation Rent...
2020-02-1748 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP214 Wholesaling Best Practices, Investor Mistakes, and Economic Outlook with Vena Jones-CoxMy guest today believes that Wholesaling is the simplest, quickest, lowest risk, and lowest hassle way to make money in real estate today. But you have to know the right strategies for finding properties, attracting buyers, and getting to the close. That's why I'm excited to be talking with Vena Jones-Cox, who is also known as 'The Real Estate Goddess'. Vena is a self-described 'Real Estate Geek' who has done it all: landlording, flipping, wholesaling – you name it. Vena does at least 50 real estate deals every year – focusing on finding great deals and then lease-optioning or wholesaling properti...
2020-02-1044 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP213 The Hidden Market of Distressed Properties in Your Area, and Tony Young's Persuasive Techniques with SellersSo many Real Estate Investors that I talk to are frustrated with today's market. Many properties that are listed by agents are receiving multiple offers and sellers are listing at prices too high to make a decent return on investment. Wouldn't it be nice to know how to find properties for sale that aren't listed anywhere and there's virtually no competition? Tony Youngs is an expert at finding this Hidden Market of Distressed Properties, and he's back on the show today to tell us how to find these Hidden Gems in your own neighborhood.
2020-02-0341 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP212 The Secrets of Raising Private Money, with John BurleyMy guest today has over 35 years of investing experience, and he's personally completed more than 2,000 real estate deals, making hundreds of millions of dollars. He's a dealmaker, teacher, and walks the talk. And today, John Burley will be sharing some of his secrets of how he uses other people's money to do his deals, and how you too, can become an expert in raising private money. John is going to be a featured speaker at the 2020 Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan next month, February 27th, through 29th. Go to rp...
2020-01-2752 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP211 How Buying Notes is the Fastest, Easiest, and Safest Way to Make Huge Profits in Real Estate with Donna BauerNote buying is a super-hot investment strategy, and my guest today, Donna Bauer, knows how to do it the right way. She began buying notes 20 years ago as a way to support her four young boys while still remaining a stay-at-home-mom. Today, she is the nation's most recognized authority on note buying. As the founder and president of NoteBuyer, Inc., her strategies on note buying and short sales have had tremendous results for her student/investors. Donna will also be a featured speaker at the 2020 Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo in Grand Rap...
2020-01-2042 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP210 The No-Risk, No-Money-Down Strategy that will put $5k to $10k in Your Bank Account in 30 Days Using Lease Option Strategies, with Jim AydelotteWhat do you do if you don't have a ton of cash to get into real estate investing? Many people are looking for a way to start investing, but they don't want to go to banks or hard money lenders. Well my guest today may just have the answer for those investors. Jim Aydelotte teaches how anyone can put $5,000 to $15,000 in their bank account in 30 days or less using simple techniques that don't require you to have a lot of cash. Today we're going to talk about structuring win-win deals in today's market with Lease Options, and acc...
2020-01-1340 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP209 How a Single Mother of 2 Discovered a Way to Increase Her Cash Flow by 4X in Student Housing, with Dixie DeckerAfter a devastating divorce and bankruptcy, my guest today, a single mother of 2, rebuilt her life through real estate. In the process, she accidentally stumbled upon a unique method for buying and profiting in real estate without using any of her own money or credit. And In just 3 years, she mastered the process, building her net worth to over $5,000,000 and $100,000 per month in positive cash flow! Today her business runs practically on AUTOPILOT, and she can focus on her family, growing investments, and helping others succeed. I'm excited to be talking with Dixie Decker, who's...
2020-01-0644 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP208 How He Transitioned from Professional Sports Star to Real Estate Entrepreneur, with Mikey TaylorMikey Taylor was one of the most recognizable Pro-Skateboarders on the Planet. In his two decades of professional skateboarding he had lucrative sponsorship contracts, merchandise, and seven pro-model shoes. So why would he leave all that behind to become a real estate investor? Today we're going to find out how professional sports prepared him to become an entrepreneur and principal at Commune Capital where he's committed to assisting the next generation define the New American Dream. Mikey is going to share how early on his parents provided for his financial education by introducing him to a...
2019-12-3037 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP207 Buy & Hold V.S. Lease Option with Anne AmagrandeToday we're going to discuss the Buy & Hold model and compare it to the Lease Option model with Anne Amagrande. Anne is a serial entrepreneur and owner of Grande AMA & Associates. She's an expert on Real Estate Investing, Generational Wealth, and owning and growing businesses. Anne will discuss her model of providing lease options that serve both her homeowners and investors, how she times her contracts for maximum tax benefits, and how she structures her investments for passive investors and the returns they typically achieve. Anne will also be discussing the fear most first-time investors fa...
2019-12-2336 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP206 Coming to America - An International Perspective on Real Estate Investing in the U.S. with Reed GoossensIn 2011, Reed Goossens quit his job in Australia and moved to the United States to become a Real Estate Investor. He ended up in New York with no job, network or family, all he had was a Gut-Feeling that he could be successful. Nine years later Reed controls over $150 Million in Commercial Real Estate, is a Best-Selling Author, and hosts a podcast called "Investing In The U.S." On Today's episode, Reed is going to share how he made it all happen, starting with his first 3-Unit in a low income neighborhood. He'll also share how...
2019-12-1653 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP205 Guts V.S. Knowledge: How He was able to Leave His Computer Training Business and Find Financial Independence Through Real Estate Investing, with Mark OwensMark Owens once owned a successful Computer Training Business, until he left it behind to find Financial Freedom through Real Estate Investing. Now he hasn't earned W-2 Income for over 10 years, and he's been investing in the Baltimore, Maryland area for the past 17 years, growing his portfolio from 1 to over 100 rental units. Mark has created a lifestyle that allows him to help others invest in Buy & Hold Rentals, and he provides education through investor meet ups, classes, Facebook live, and podcasts like this one. Today we're going to discuss why Mark has succeeded where others h...
2019-12-0947 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastSpecial RPOA Course Announcement: Rehabbing for Rental and Flipping Profits with Justin WorkmanThe RPOA teaches a number of excellent courses for all levels of real estate investors and landlords. One of the more unique and specialized courses we teach is called "Rehabbing for Rental and Flipping Profits", and its taught by Justin Workman, who is in the studio with me today. Now this course is not your typical overview. It covers everything from A to Z, and includes on-site visits to existing properties for real world cost and labor estimations. Many of you already know that Justin is an experienced investor and licensed builder himself, and he'll personally be tea...
2019-12-0511 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP204 Changing the Paradigm of Property Management and Five Ways To Maximize Your Investment Property Returns with David FriedmanMy guest today has figured out a way to make rental property ownership easier and more profitable, and he's going to share his unique approach to making money and building wealth through rental properties. David Friedman is a Boston-based real estate Entrepreneur and founder of Knox Financial, which is focused on helping people convert their homes into rental properties and managing those properties for them. He's also written several articles for Forbes.com with advice for landlords, including "Five ways to maximize investment property returns", and "How to avoid 6 common rental property pitfalls". We'll be d...
2019-12-0239 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP203 The Tax-Advantaged Way to Loan Yourself Money and Be The Bank for Real Estate Acquisitions with Mark WillisToday's guest is going to help us rethink debt. Specifically the type of debt we might put on a Real Estate Investment. Instead of going to a traditional bank or lender, did you know that there is a Tax-Advantaged way to loan that money to yourself? Mark Willis is going to explain how this is possible through a Super-Charged, Modernized, and Maximized Whole Life Insurance Policy. Mark is a certified financial planner, two-time best-selling author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services. He also hosts the "Not Your Average Financial Podcast" and helps his clients invest in real...
2019-11-2547 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP202 Investing Passively in Multifamily & Apartments with Randy LangenderferMy guest today is focused exclusively on investing in Multifamily & Apartments. With his partners he's invested in 11 different properties with over 2,300 units. But Randy Langenderfer wasn't always a Multifamily investor. He got his start in Real Estate Investing by House Hacking his first duplex before becoming a Hard Money Lender. Today we're going to discuss how & why Randy made the leap to Apartments, and how he managed to grow his portfolio so quickly. Randy is also going to share his experiences investing passively, both good & bad, as well as the common denominators he's seen in his...
2019-11-1844 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP201 Buying "Subject To", Wraparound Mortgages, and Zero Percent Seller Financing with Brad SmothermanThere are many creative ways to Buy & Sell Real Estate, while creating Owner Financed Paper in the process. And my guest today has done them all. Brad Smotherman owns and manages a 7-figure per year Flipping Business called American Community Investments and holds Notes across middle Tennessee. He's invested in 14 states and completed 100's of transactions. Brad is going to discuss what it means to purchase a property 'Subject To' the existing mortgage, and what happens when the lender 'Calls In' the loan. You'll also learn what a 'Wraparound' Mortgage is, and how you can profit from crea...
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Achieve Wealth Through Value Add Real Estate Investing PodcastEp#23 Finding Great Operators in Non Multifamily asset classes with Brian HamrickJames: Hi listeners and audience, this is James Kandasamy from Achieve Wealth Through Value-add Real Estate Investing Podcast. Today, we have Brian Hamrick. Brian owns 370 units which 2/3 of it is syndicated, the remaining is owned by him. He's from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He does multifamily, self-storage and also non-performing notes and Brian is also the past president of Rental Properties Owner Association. Hey, Brian, welcome to the show. Brian: Hey, James, great to be here. Thanks for having me. James: I'm really happy to have you here. I mean, you have been podcasting for t...
2019-10-0848 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP191 How He's "Crushing It" in Apartments & Commercial Real Estate with Author, Brian MurrayThere are some great books available that can teach you how to invest in Commercial Real Estate, and one of the best of these books was written by today's guest. Brian Murray is the Best-Selling Author of "Crushing It In Apartments And Commercial Real Estate: How a Small Investor Can Make It BIG". He's also the Founder & CEO of Washington Street Properties, which owns and operates a large portfolio of assets in upstate New York. Brian has invested in Apartments, Office Buildings, Retail Centers, Storage, Billboards, Parking, and Mixed Use. Today Brian is going to sh...
2019-09-0249 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP186 Rehabber and Buy & Hold Investor Frank Maratta has some questions for Brian & Justin WorkmanMy guest today is Frank Maratta, a listener & fan of the show who contacted me with some great questions. So I thought I'd have him on the show to answer them with the help of Justin Workman, another friend of the show who's been on many episodes. Frank is an experienced investor and landlord with 12 units that he rehabbed & manages. Frank's favorite strategy is to buy a property, rehab it using his own subs and serving as the General Contractor, and then complete a cash-out refinance in order to pay himself back and raise money for the nex...
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Franchise FatigueThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian(W/Brian Carnell)This week we are joined by Brian Carnell(AKA Glumpuddle) from Narniaweb and The Talking Beasts Podcast to discuss the 2nd chapter in the Narnia series.
A darker, more ambitious chapter, Prince Caspian provides much fodder for discussion on adaptation, storytelling and filmmaking.
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The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, Investing124 - Brian Hamrick from the Rental Property Owners AssociationYouTube Link: https://youtu.be/-ENcRI2LhuA? sub_confirmation 1Article Link: Text “simple” to 314-665-1767 to download the Hui Google Drive files and the 2018 Rental Property Analyzer For a free electronic version of my bestselling book in 12+ categories text the word "ebook" to 587-317-6099. Please help the show by leaving a review: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1118795347 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club! SimplePassiveCashflow.com/club Pardon the grammar - I'm an Engeneer, Enginere, Engenere... I'm good with math! ________Here are...
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The Wealth Elevator124 - Brian Hamrick from the Rental Property Owners Associationhttps://youtu.be/-ENcRI2LhuA? sub_confirmation 1
Brian Hamrick is from Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA) and runs Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor Podcast.
Currently owns 380 units, which cash flow makes 50% of W2 job salary.
Paydays not only about cash flow. Cash out refi and syndication benefits once and twice a year exceed W2 job salary.
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2018-08-0745 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP134 We Help a Listener Decide What To Do with Her Vacant Land, with Maureen Weick and Justin WorkmanRecently I received the following email from RPOA member and podcast listener Maureen Weick: I have 1.5 acres of vacant land in northern Allegan County. I have been trying to decide what to do with it and would love to hear some opinions. These are my questions/thoughts - 1) Do I just sell outright as vacant land? ---Not a fan of this one - I will have capital gains to pay, unless I can manage the sale under a 1031 Exchange 2) Should I put a used double wide trailer there (this is rural lot) and...
2018-08-0644 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP100 The Tables are Turned! Charlie Kao Interviews Host Brian Hamrick for the 100th Episode!For the 100th Episode we decided to shake things up a little. Charlie Kao is back in the studio and turning the table on host Brian Hamrick, making him answer the questions this time. Charlie gets Brian to discuss the new asset classes he been investing in this past year, including office, self-storage, and notes. They also discuss the different members of Brian's team, and what he looks for in successful partnerships. Brian shares his outlook on the market and whether or not he believes there will be another real estate bubble, and how he's po...
2017-12-1151 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP089 Violently Executing Your Business Plan and Systematizing your Real Estate Investments to Create Passive Income True Passive Income is the Holy Grail for most Real Estate Investors. However, its not always easy to separate ourselves from the Day-to-Day Realities of Investing and figure out ways to create a team, systems and processes that will free up more time and energy for other pursuits. In this episode we're going to discuss why a good plan violently executed today is better than a perfect plan executed next week. Gary Hall is an Entrepreneur, Passive Income Strategist, and the Operations Manager of Westshore Property Management in Muskegon, Michigan. Gary's going to share concrete examples of the...
2017-09-251h 02Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP088 The Devil is in the Details: How Title Work, Legal Advice and Insurance can Make or Break your Real Estate Investment with Brian DurhamToday we take a Deeper Dive into the Un-Sexy, yet Extremely Important, details that can make or break your rental property investments: - why you should always have an Attorney review your Contracts - the importance of Title Companies when you buy a Property - how to avoid Adverse Possession - the Hostile Takeover of your Property - How you can Profit from having a Cell Tower on your Property - How to avoid Land Contract Disasters Brian Durham is a Real Estate Agent and Office Manager...
2017-09-1849 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP075 The Art of Acting Stupid, Quitting Your Job, Building a Team, and other Questions answered with Justin Workman & Rob MinchBecause you Demanded it! Justin Workman & Rob Minch are back in the studio today to answer more questions from our listeners: How much money should you set aside for maintenance & capital expenses? What repairs should you know how to do yourself v.s. what should you hire someone to do? How do you avoid evictions? Who do you need on your team to make the lender happy? Resources for improving your Negotiation Skills. How do you quit your job and live of of rents? Justin, R...
2017-06-1952 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP067 Should You Pay $25,000 for Coaching & Training? Your Questions Answered with Justin Workman and Rob MinchFor the first time ever on the podcast we answer questions posed by our listeners. I've invited Rob Minch and Justin Workman back into the studio to help me answer many important questions... "Should I pay $25,000 for Coaching and Training?" "I hired a new property management company and my occupancy dropped to 83%. Did I make a mistake?" "Should I do a cash-out refinance and pull out over $200,000, or is setting up a line-of-credit a better option?" We answer these questions and more, including the podcasts, books, and people that i...
2017-04-2450 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP052 Strategic Partnerships for Exponential Success. Syndicating, Managing, and Turning Around Large Multifamily & Apartment Communities with Marty GreenA lot of listeners have asked me to share more about my investing strategies and experiences in Multifamily and Apartment Syndication. The best way to accomplish this is to bring in my business partner, Marty Green, to discuss three of the deals we've done together. Marty Green is the owner of Green Property Management here in the West Michigan area. Marty & I have partnered on three separate apartment investments, and we will discuss the many aspects of those deals during our conversation today. Both of us believe strongly in strategically partnering with the right people to...
2017-01-0948 min
How to Lose Money7: Meth House: The Story of a Real Estate Investor’s Nightmare with Brian HamrickThis is a story about a meth house—kind of. Brian Hamrick bought a house in New Mexico that he thought would generate passive income. In reality, it only led to a horror story that almost cost him tens of thousands of dollars, all because he trusted the wrong person. Listen in as Brian tells how that house led him down a completely new investment path—with a few twists along the way.
2016-11-2830 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP023 Building Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing, Why Multi Family and Apartment Investing is preferable to Single Families with Rod KhleifToday I'm thrilled to be talking with Rod Khleif, the host of the "Lifetime Cash Flow through Real Estate" Podcast. As one of America's top real estate professionals, Rod has personally owned more than 2,000 single family homes and multiple apartment communities. Rod shares his rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches story, from his humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. Rod also discusses his remarkable triumphs, and spectacular failures, which he affectionately calls 'seminars'. We'll talk about the 800 Single Family Home Portfolio he lost in 2008, and how he's now rebuilding his fortunes through multi-family i...
2016-06-2045 minRental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP001 About Your Host, Brian HamrickTo inaugurate this podcast, I thought I'd take a few minutes to share the types of investing I do, and the strategies I employ. I'll also talk about my transition from a career of 20 years in an entirely different field to becoming a full-time real estate investor and syndicator.
2016-02-1119 min