Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

How does the landscape look for real estate investors in 2023? My guests today share the belief that no matter what's going on in the economy, real estate investing is the tried and true method of building wealth and cashflow. Riley Oickle invests in small and large multifamily properties for long, mid, and short-term rentals, and James Svetec is a short-term rental consultant to Robert Kiyosaki and he's also the co-author of Airbinb for Dummies. Today Riley shares his early mentorship experience with a seasoned real estate investor and how he was able to learn so much from this person in his early 20's, as well as the complimentary skills James and Riley bring to their vacation rental business. We'll also discuss the boutique hotel model and compare notes on why that may be an opportunity to exponentially grow your vacation rental portfolio. Find out more: https://bnbmastery.com/ https://bnbinnercircle.com/ Social Media handles (@bnbinnercircle, @jamessvetec, @rileyoickleinvestor) Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

I have two incredible guests with me today to talk about a unique way to raise more equity for your deals without relying on limited partner investors. Brittany Mosely is an Airbnb superhost who has owned and operated more than 20 units across the U.S., an asset manager for a 100+ unit co-living portfolio, and a rental arbitrager. Derrick Barker has built a 4,700-unit real estate portfolio worth over $400 million. Both Derrick and Brittany uniquely understand the needs and opportunities of other real estate investors, especially those in the short-term rental space. Together they're the co-founders of Nectar, the cashflow-based financing platform for experienced short-term rental owners and managers. Find out more: http://www.usenectar.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

I'm thrilled to have Neal Bawa back on the show today. Neal is a data scientist and technologist who always has his finger on the pulse of the economy and the state of commercial real estate investing. Neal is also a top-rated and in-demand presenter at conferences and events across the country, he's a successful investor with over $1 billion dollars in assets under management, and he's the CEO of Grocapitus and Multifamily University. He is known universally as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, and I always pay attention to what Neal has to say – because he's incredibly well informed, and always entertaining. Today we're going to discuss the recent bank failures and what that means to investors. We'll talk about the upcoming liquidity crunch, and why Elon Musk recently tweeted that the commercial real estate debt market is "by far the most serious looming issue." Neal also explains why investors who bought between 2021 and 2022 are in trouble, and why he's hit the 'pause' button on his ground-up developments. He'll also share the opportunities he sees in the market and why he's starting his own rescue fund. This is a 'must-listen' episode for anyone who wants to gain some clarity and insight into a very unstable and uncertain market. Find out more: https://grocapitus.com/ or google "Neal Bawa" Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Charlie Kao is an expert in many aspects of commercial real estate, with a concentration in self-storage acquisitions and development. He's recognized nationally as an expert in self-storage and consults with investors all over the country. He'll be speaking next week at the Inside Self-Storage World-Wide Expo at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Charlie is also a friend of the show who first appeared way back on episode #96 and he interviewed me on episode #100. Since then, we've actually partnered on several self-storage deals together. Today Charlie is going to break down his process in locating a self-storage development site, determining its feasibility, designing it, and instituting cost-savings and technology that will improve the net operating income. Charlie also shares his tips on achieving a work/life balance. Find out more: www.youtube.com/@twinoakscapital Instagram @charlesckao Facebook www.facebook.com/cck21 Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today has a quantitative and repeatable process for identifying areas that will experience 20 to 30% appreciation over a five-year period. Not only does Mark Updegraff have a background in science, technology, and mathematics, he also began his career at NASA, so I'm excited to see how that background has translated to his real estate development, management, and brokerage businesses. Today Mark shares the metrics and ratios he uses to convert the MATH into MONEY. We'll discuss gross rent multiplier (GRM) and price per foot and learn how Mark took those two simple ratios to help his clients and investors identify neighborhoods that were poised to appreciate at a much higher rate over a shorter time period. Find out more: [email protected] http://www.MarkUpdegraff.com http://www.RazeCapital.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Anyone paying attention to the economy lately is aware that interest rates are rising, inflation has become a problem, and we may, or may not, be heading into a recession. What does all this mean to us as real estate investors and rental property owners? To put all this economic data into perspective I'm excited to have Dr. Paul Isely on the show with me today. Dr. Paul Isely is currently Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Since 2013, he has also led the economic forecasting team in the Seidman College of Business helping businesses across West Michigan have better information for decision making. Paul spoke several weeks ago to a standing-room only crowd at the RPOA annual conference, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to bring him back to our RPOA audience. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

A year ago, if you wanted to acquire a property there was plenty of money available from lenders at incredibly low interest rates. Just one year later and lenders have pulled back drastically, and interest rates have doubled. Those of us looking to get our real estate investments financed are having to accept a new reality that is impacting our cashflow and creating a lot of uncertainty as to whether deals will even pencil out. Given this new reality, we thought we'd bring three experts from the lending world together to discover – "Where's the Money? Creative Financing Options in a High Interest Rate Environment". John Burley John has 40+ years of investing experience, several thousand (personally) completed Real Estate deals, and over Six Hundred Million Dollars Raised. John wrote the International #1 Best Seller "Money Secrets of the Rich". He has produced over 100 books and audio programs during his career and was a featured speaker at our Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Conference & Expo on the Secrets of Raising Private Money. Anna Miller Anna's passion is for her clients in helping them find the right solutions to meet their financial needs. She's been a mortgage loan officer at United Bank of Michigan since 2013 and works with home buyers and investors to make their goals a reality. Frederic SaintAmour Former U.S. Army Ranger who now helps real estate investors and business owners of all sizes get the capital they need, when they need it, with the best terms possible. Fred has been a commercial loan executive with Boathouse Commercial Funding Group since 2010. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Are car washes a great investment for cash-flow and appreciation? My guest today would say 'yes'. Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com and a partner in $800m+ in real estate—including over 6,500+ residential units (MF, MHP, SFR, and assisted living), 7 express car washes, and more than 2,200+ self-storage units across 11 states. She also has experience flipping over $5m in residential real estate. We're also going to discuss The 5 freedoms in life and how the billionaires and the 1% invest in real estate. Find out more: PassiveInvestingwithWhitney.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Tax season is upon us, and we thought this would be a good time to discuss the most common and costly tax mistakes that real estate investors make. Here with me today to strategize our taxes is Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland, two CPAs and tax strategists who specialize in helping people use real estate to save massive amounts in taxes and keep their hard-earned money. We'll also be discussing tax strategies to supercharge your wealth-building, what it means to be classified as a "Real Estate Professional" for tax purposes, and how to use a short-term rental loophole to reduce your taxes. Amanda and Matt are the authors of "The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor" and "The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies"—both released by BiggerPockets Publishing. Find out more: Website: https://www.keystonecpa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_han_cpa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keystone.cpa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonecpainc/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Today we're going to talk with a married couple, who together have weathered the ups & downs of real estate investing through good and difficult markets. Back in 2007, Glenn and Amber Schworm owed $80,000 on their credit cards and had a family take care of. They turned to real estate investing just as the market began crashing. Still, they persisted with their flipping and renovation business and have since helped others flip over 1,000 homes worth over $85 million dollars. Glenn and Amber recently published their first book – "The Birth of the Everyday Real Estate Investor". They've also managed to build teams and systems that allow them to treat their real estate as a business that requires very little of their time. Find out more: https://glennandamber.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637584156 Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Today we're going to discuss one of the greatest threats not only to real estate investors, but to everyone who lives in areas with rising sea levels, frequent hurricanes, forest fires, draughts and intense heat. Yes, I'm talking about climate change. Whether you believe it's real or not doesn't matter. Because its already affecting every single person who lives in this country. But for real estate investors there are areas that will actually benefit from climate change – areas that have plenty of fresh water and are considered to be climate havens – areas like Michigan. My guest today is Lindsay Moore, an economic reporter for MLive who covers the housing markets across Michigan. Lindsay and her colleague Sheri McWhirter have been writing an excellent series on the affect climate migration will have on Michigan, and whether or not we're ready for the influx of new residents we'll be experiencing over the coming decades. Find out more: https://twitter.com/_lindsaymoore https://www.mlive.com/staff/LMoore/posts.html Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is Allon Avgi, the Founder and CEO of AVGI, a real estate investment firm with a portfolio of $70m built over the past 4 years. Allon got his start at the age of 20 with a wrecked house in Westbury, NY, where he turned a high-interest hard-money loan into a steadily growing holding and new development company. Currently, AVGI specializes in multifamily investments, managing 350+ properties with 24 full-time employees. Today Allon will share the mindset that helped him grow his portfolio so quickly, why he started hiring employees to accelerate that growth, and social media tips that have allowed him to amass a huge following online. Find out more: Website: https://avgi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allonavgi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allonavgi?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allonavgi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/allonavgi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everythingAllon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllonAvgi Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shop-with-allon-avgi/id1547359926 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dxNrujg4Feevqqmru76MT Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is a true thought leader when it comes to raising capital from high net-worth and ultra high net worth investors. His book "Capital Raising" is the best book I've ever listened to on the subject, and his material on pitch decks is an absolute game changer. Richard C. Wilson was last on the show in 2019, episode #184, and I'd highly recommend listening again to that conversation. Since then, Richard has purchased the domain for Billionaires.com where he's interviewing 100 billionaires. He's also added a shark from Shark Tank to his team, closed on over $500 million in deals, started over 200 family offices, and hosted 185 live events through FamilyOffices.com Today Richard shares the different deal and tax-advantaged structures he's employed with his family offices and high net-worth investors, why he's focused on his short-term rental and medical office funds, what he's learned from the billionaires he's interviewed, the missteps he's made along the way and the mistakes he sometimes sees other capital raisers making. Find out more: [email protected] Billionaires.com FamilyOffices.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

The Biggest Real Estate Investing Conference in Michigan is BACK! Announcing the Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Conference & Expo 2023 - at the Devos Place Conference Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In today's special announcement we hear from one of our many nationally recognized speakers, Bill Noll, who will share his winning strategies on "Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors". Bill will be speaking Thursday, February 23rd @ 1 pm. You can find out more at: https://www.michiganreiconference.com/ https://www.shorttermrentalassoc.com/

The rental world is constantly changing and as rental property owners we need to see five steps ahead in order to best manage our rental business. Today we're going to discuss several hot-button issues that you need to be aware of. We'll discuss the transition to next-generation amenities like EV charging stations and smart appliances, and we'll discuss how to effectively address and respond to calls for rent control and rent-strikes while balancing our business operations with empathy for struggling residents. Here to have this conversation is Diane Batayeh. Diane is the CEO of Village Green, one of the largest national apartment companies in the country. Diane has over 40 years of experience in property operations and management, and the perspective she shares today is invaluable in understanding the future of rental properties. Find out more: https://villagegreen.com/contact/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

The Biggest Real Estate Investing Conference in Michigan is BACK! Join us for a two day in-person event at DeVos Place in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 23rd & 24th at the 2023 Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo! We'll be bringing you a powerhouse of national speakers, 50+ exhibitors, breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network and make deals! Don't miss this opportunity to learn strategies from nationally recognized experts and build massive wealth through real estate investing! REGISTER NOW! https://www.michiganreiconference.com/register And don't miss the Short-Term Rental Conference on Wednesday, February 22nd of 2023 at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Same place, same week, different conference. You can find out more by visiting https://www.shorttermrentalassoc.com/

My guest today is using technology in a very cutting-edge way to fund and raise money for his real estate investments. Maybe you've heard of web3, NFTs and fractional ownership? Well today you're going to find out what they are and how they could change real estate investing. David Woodbury is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serial entrepreneur, and speaker on web3. He is the CEO of YAK DAO, a luxury camping brand offering fractional ownership through NFT memberships. YAK is revolutionizing the way individuals can own and engage with real estate assets while developing a global luxury camping brand that fractionalizes ownership of recreational properties through NFT memberships. Find out more: Website: https://yak.camp/ LinkedIn: David Woodbury Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

The Biggest Real Estate Investing Conference in Michigan is BACK! Announcing the Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Conference & Expo 2023 - at the Devos Place Conference Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In today's special announcement we hear from one of our many nationally recognized speakers, Al Williamson, who will be presenting on several topics - including "Incorporating Mid Term Rentals (MTR) into Your Short-Term Rental Strategy" & "How to operate an extended stay rental to 3X your income without it taking all your free time or causing your neighbors to hate you". Al will be speaking throughout the day on Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd @ 7pm. You can find out more at: https://www.michiganreiconference.com/ https://www.shorttermrentalassoc.com/

Our First Ever Short Term Rental Association Conference! We have a special announcement today about the RPOA's annual conference happening February 23rd & 24th, 2023 here in Grand Rapids Michigan. This year we've decided to create even more value by adding a one-day Short-Term Rental Conference on Wednesday February 22nd. That way you can attend two conferences in 3 days! Here to give you a preview of what you can expect from our first-annual short-term rental conference is Kathy Bartnick, RPOA staff liason for the short-term rental association. The Short-term rental conference will be held Wednesday, February 22nd of 2023 at the Devos Place Convention Center in downtown Grand Rapids. You can find out more by going to https://www.shorttermrentalassoc.com/ And don't forget that the Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Conference & Expo 2023 – will be happening that Thursday & Friday, February 23rd & 24th. Same place, same week, different conference. And you can find out more by going to https://www.michiganreiconference.com/

My guest today is a tax attorney who has worked with real estate clients for over twenty years, and in that time has come to recognize the choices and strategies that separate the successful investors from those who struggle. Toby Mathis, Esq., is a founding partner of Anderson Business Advisors with tens of thousands of clients nationwide. Toby advances his clients' interests by combining expert tax advice with his personal experiences investing in over 200 of his own real estate projects. He's also an award-winning writer and his recent book was an Amazon #1 bestseller called "Infinity Investing: How the Rich Get Richer and How you Can Do the Same". Today, Toby shares the top three tax strategies his successful clients employ in real estate, along with the biggest mistakes he sees some of his clients making. We'll talk about the one thing you can do to avoid being a target for the IRS, and you'll learn what Infinity Investing is all about. Find out more: https://tobymathis.com/podcast/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My 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 quickly, the importance of coaching and mentorship in his life, and the top 3 ways the successful entrepreneurs he's interviewed have achieved their dreams. Find out more: Instagram: @brianluebben Podcast: Action Academy Podcast Website: https://w2toworldtravel.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

We're facing a real dilemma in this country with our lack of attainable housing, and it's easy to understand a lot of the supply and demand reasons why this crisis exists. But identifying solutions can be challenging. My guest today is Chris Loeffler, the CEO of Caliber, an Arizona-based real estate investment firm and alternative asset manager, who is working to provide answers now. We're going to discuss how to confront skyrocketing costs and the lack of attainable housing in areas where the market is red hot. This conversation will cover the gamut from land leases and flex manufacturing, master-planned communities and the home-as-a-service model. You'll also learn about a fascinating 90-unit apartment community that Chris is developing using pre-manufactured steel units built by Zenni Homes. Chris also shares the cost-savings that can be achieved by employing flex-manufacturing. You can find out more about Chris: https://www.caliberco.com https://zennihome.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

If you've been listening long enough to this show, then you're already familiar with the concept of corporate and executive rental housing, in which the property owner provides furnished 30 day or longer stays to families and business travelers. My guest today has taken corporate housing a step further and franchised the concept. Angela Healy is the CEO and co-owner of AvenueWest, a national corporate housing provider, which was recently ranked as the 15th fastest growing real estate company in America by Inc. Magazine. Today Angela defines what corporate housing is, the demand, and the profit potential from this lucrative niche. We'll also go into detail on the franchise model, and how that can allow individual property owners get into this space. You can find out more about Angela: https://avenuewest.com [email protected] Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

One of the greatest challenges real estate investors face as they scale their portfolio is raising capital. Specifically, raising equity from friends and family in order to get more and bigger deals done. There's a lot of pitfalls and a lot of mistakes that can be made when you first set out to raise money. That's why you're going to benefit from my conversation with today's guest. Dave Dubeau works with mom 'n' pop real estate investors to creating marketing plans that successfully raise capital. He's the host of the new podcast "The How to Raise Capital 101 Show". Today Dave will share his early experiences and failures in attempting to raise funds from his network, and the steps he took to become much more successful. He'll discuss building your investor list and how to communicate your opportunities through a simple and clear process. You can find out more about Dave here: https://www.raisecapital101show.com/ Podcast: "The How to Raise Capital 101 Show" Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today has built a portfolio of fix and flips as well as land deals here in the United States, and she's done it while living halfway around the world in Australia. Today, Alicia Jarrett is going to tell us how anyone can run a real estate business fully remotely without ever seeing the properties themselves. She's also going to highlight the differences between investing in Australia vs. the United States, as well as the lending challenges she's faced as a non-citizen and the work-arounds she's discovered to bypass the banks altogether. We also discuss the marketing strategies she employs for acquisitions and dispositions, the 1,800% return she realized on her best deal, and her use of employee retention credits to offset her payroll costs. Find out more: [email protected] https://superchargedoffers.com/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Today we're going to discuss affordable housing and how to create more of it. Over 10% of the U.S. population lives in poverty and struggles to afford necessities such as housing. Over the past decade our nation has not made any real progress in reducing the number of Americans at risk of homelessness. This has led to a dire need for solutions that increase availability of affordable housing options. There is an opportunity for small business real estate investors, rehabbers, and wholesalers to use small-scale development to increase affordable housing while increasing their profits and helping their community. My guest today is Michele Williams who advocates for small-scale development and is on a mission to impact all 3,100 counties in the U.S. through legislation and policies to increase our affordable housing stock by 2031. Today Michele is going to share the solutions that she sees working all across the country. They include accessory dwelling units (ADUs), small houses, shipping containers and co-housing. Michele also discusses public policy and her method for changing the zoning laws and addressing the NIMBYism that often stands in the way. You can learn more about Michele here: www.dirttokeys.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My 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 and he's going to share it with us today. It involves co-living, and Brian is going to get specific about what he does to his properties to make this a successful strategy. You can find out more about Brian through the following links: https://www.facebook.com/247cashflowuniversity/ https://workwithgrimes.com/cashflow https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-grimes-cfp%C2%AE-2b99b632/ https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianLovesCashFlow Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

For almost 25 years, Clay Powell has provided a steady guiding hand as Director of the Rental Property Owners Association. He has led what was, in the beginning, a local mom and pop association to become a nationally recognized nonprofit organization. Under his direction the RPOA advocates for and helps landlords and real estate investors learn the best practices that will propel them to become successful. Now, Clay has announced his retirement, which gives us the perfect opportunity to look back on the challenges and triumphs he's experienced throughout his career with the RPOA. Whether you have an RPOA or REIA in your area, you'll benefit from hearing Clay describe the importance of these associations in helping investors work through local regulations and politics, while educating members on all types of issues and strategies. Clay also shares his personal recollections of the people and investors who have benefited from all the RPOA has to offer. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

For those of you who manage your own properties, it doesn't take long to realize that you need to have a very determined and focused mindset to be successful in working with tenants and managing your properties. Often it can be difficult to stay mindful of the whole process when it might seem like we're constantly putting out fires and dealing with emergencies. How can we maintain a wholistic approach that will preserve our sanity and assure our success? My guest today is Terrie Schauer, a leading authority on applying mindfulness principles to real estate investing. She's also the author of the #1 bestselling book on the topic: "Mindful Landlord". Today Terrie shares how she's applied mindfulness principles in her own investing and managing business to quell her monkey mind and lizard brain. Terrie will share examples of how she's dealt with tense situations, including the current housing meltdown that many Canadians are currently experiencing. You can find out more about Terrie using the following links: www.mindfullandlord.com www.terrieschauer.com Terrie Schauer on LinkedIn https://terrieschauer.com/order-mindful-landlord-book/ https://www.facebook.com/TerrieSchauerInc Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

For the past 20 years my guest has been mastering negotiation techniques both on the phone and at the kitchen table. Creative deal structuring, including options, subject to purchases, lease options and seller financing are what excite him. Derek Dombeck has been involved in thousands of transactions and has a knack for putting together creative deal structures and financing solutions that will help you think differently about the deals you might be working on. Now, or in the future. Today, Derek takes us through multiple examples of the deals he's structured and the conversations he's had with sellers. You'll learn why he avoids going through realtors, brokers and banks, and prefers to work directly with the seller and his own financial partners. You can find out more about Derek through the following links: https://bestreifunding.com/ https://gowvoyage.com/ https://www.reicot.com/ Email: [email protected] Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

In the past three years, my guest today has acquired 22 rental properties including 13 single family homes, 7 mobile homes, and 2 short term rentals. JD Sustar has also built his brand through social media as the Finance Cowboy and shares his knowledge to help others get their personal finances in order, invest in real estate and reach financial independence. Today, JD discusses the influence Dave Ramsay had on him early on, and why he's decided to go beyond Dave's advice to take on smart debt to acquire real estate. We'll also discuss the evolution of his portfolio to include a mobile home park and vacation rentals, and how his family member inspired him to build his thought leadership as the Finance Cowboy. You can find out more about JD through the following links: instagram.com/financecowboy financecowboy.com http://subscribepage.io/19-point-checklist Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My friend Sterling White is back on the show today. Sterling is an expert at finding off-market multifamily deals and has shared some very funny and interesting stories on previous episodes (#163 & #258). He's also acquired over 500 units and has controlled over $16 million in assets. If you're looking for fresh ideas on how to get started or level up your own real estate portfolio, you'll definitely benefit from Sterling's wisdom. Sterling is going to share his change of direction and his outlook on the current state of real estate investing. Sterling will share why he recently moved to Houston and how he's networking within the investing communities to form new relationships. We'll also discuss his outlook on the market and why he's selling off his last multifamily and when he expects to start buying again. You can find out more about Sterling on: sterlingwhiteofficial.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Podcast Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

If you've been paying attention to the news and the economy, then you know that one of the causes of our high inflation rate has to do with supply chain and global logistic challenges. But what does the supply chain have to do with real estate investing, and should investors be more cautious? My guest today is Jeff Davis who solves complex supply chain issues for clients all over the globe. He's also the managing partner of Bridgestone Capital, a private equity firm that has partnered on over $100 million worth of multifamily investments. Today Jeff is going to share his bold predictions on when material and construction costs will come back down to Earth, whether we'll ever see pre-Covid prices, and whether interest rates really make a difference in real estate investing. Jeff will also share the one metric that he's looking at that allows him to see the future of prices from six to nine months out. You can find out more about Jeff: https://www.bridgestoneinvest.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guests today are a husband and wife team who started investing in 2018 and have found financial freedom through buy-and-hold rental properties. Now, Tiffany and Eric Vogel have released their first book called "The Pathfinder's Journey: The Key to Your Dream Life Through Real Estate Investing" to encourage new investors to begin their own real estate journey to their dream life. Tiffany and Eric will walk us through their process from the beginning… How they spent thousands of hours listening to podcasts, training, and going to seminars, how they found their first BRRRR project and the private money to acquire it, how they levelled up to a 3-unit, and how they eventually achieved financial freedom and were able to leave their W-2 jobs. We'll also discuss the different talents each of them brings to the table—Eric with his ability to take action and do a lot of the manual work, and Tiffany with her project management skills and emphasis on Gantt charts. You'll also learn the meaning of GETMO (good enough to move on) and how Eric and Tiffany rely on that mindset to get past their perfectionist tendencies. You can find out more about Tiffany and Eric through these links: www.OnPurposeInvestor.com https://www.facebook.com/onpurposeinvestor https://www.instagram.com/onpurposeinvestor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onpurposeinvestor Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

As 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. Brian shares how he first invested in a laundromat and sold that after a year to acquire his first vacation rental property. Over the past few years, he's laddered his portfolio up to a six-figure income. You'll also get Brian's advice on setting up the correct entity structure and how to maintain that entity without piercing the corporate veil. You'll also learn the top mistakes Brian sees investors making, as well as his favorite tool for handling security deposits. You can find out more about Brian through his website: https://www.boydwills.com/team/ www.briantboyd.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Let's say you own an apartment building and there's a fire that destroys one of the units. Or maybe a tornado rips through your community and demolishes an entire building. What if there's an earthquake and your entire property falls into a crevasse? Extreme examples, I know. And isn't insurance supposed to cover those costs anyway? Yes, but that's when your problems really begin. Working with an insurance company to cover the costs they're supposed to can be a tricky business. That's why you might consider hiring an insurance adjuster who can get you through the process smoothly. Jack Hanks was awarded "Public Adjustor of the Year" for 2022, so he's the perfect person to fill us in on what an adjuster is, why they're necessary, and how you can benefit from their services. We're also going to discuss the mistakes Jack sees owners making when choosing their insurance, the difference between actual cash value and replacement value insurance, and why we all need to check our insurance policies now to make sure we have proper coverage. I know you're going to get a lot of great advice from this episode. You can contact Jack via email or his website: [email protected] www.vpa.claims Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Twenty years ago, Rich Fettke learned he had cancer and that he only six months left to live. That news turned out to be wrong, but it changed his life for the better. Since then, he's gone on to create a company with his wife Kathy Fettke called RealWealth a real estate investment group that helps its 60,000+ members improve their financial intelligence, secure passive income, and obtain financial freedom. He's also competed in the ESPN X-Games, holds a record in bungee jumping, and has achieved his own financial freedom. Now he's released a new book under the Rich Dad Advisors Press with a foreword from Robert Kiyosaki himself. The book is called "The Wise Investor: A Modern Parable About Creating Financial Freedom and Living Your Best Life". Today Rich is going to share some of the lessons and parables from his book, and share some insight on how he was able to get Robert Kiysaki to write the forward. If you'd like to find out more about Rich you can do so through these links: http://www.thewiseinvestorbook.com http://www.richfettke.com http://www.realwealth.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Over the past two years, today's guest has acquired 19 city blocks in Jacksonville, Florida's urban center with the goal of creating a thriving, walkable downtown. Why? Because by helping make Jacksonville a place where people want to live and work, Gregg Cohen and his team at JWB Real Estate Capital hope to raise the median income city-wide. This benefits everyone who lives there, and in turn, helps his investors increase their return on investment. Today we're going to learn more about Gregg's strategy of building neighborhoods, investing in the city he loves, and why he's bucking the trend of buying across multiple markets. We'll also discuss the dynamics that help create a successful downtown, such as the public-private partnership, tax incentives, and avoiding the NIMBY buzzsaw. This is an excellent episode about placemaking and what it takes to create a thriving downtown community. You can find out more about Gregg through the following means: JWB website: jwbrealestatecapital.com JWB Facebook Group: jwbfacebookgroup.com JWB Facebook Business Page: facebook.com/CashFlowProperties JWB YouTube: youtube.com/c/JWBRealEstateCapitalJacksonville JWB Twitter: twitter.com/jwbcompanies Gregg's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gcohen31/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

When I started investing in multifamily it was 2008 and every property was a distressed property. The period between 2008 and 2012 was definitely a buyer's market and sellers were desperate to unload their non-performing properties. As the market shifts once again it seems like we're heading into some sort of recession. So, it's a good opportunity to discuss the outlook on distressed commercial real estate and how you might find the best opportunities currently available. Jake Harris is our guest today, and he is the author of "Catching Knives: A Guide to Investing in Distressed Commercial Real Estate"—which makes him the perfect person to have this conversation with. Jake is going to share stories from the past 20 years in real estate investing—how he became a millionaire by 30, but then lost it all in the Great Recession. He'll share the systems that he's built to identify distressed properties, examples of recent acquisitions, and his outlook on the rest of 2022 and what will happen in our economy. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation with Jake. You can find out more about him through his website: https://www.catchknives.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Are you wondering what the impact of current economic trends—including the red-hot (…but potentially cooling?) real estate market and soaring inflation—will have on your real estate investments? Then you'll want to hear GVSU Economics Professor Dr. Paul Isely's mid-year real estate investment and rental economic update. Paul provides a review of where our economy is now and shares his expertise on where things are likely headed in the coming months as well as in 2023 and beyond! His presentation is packed with incredibly relevant and invaluable information to help your real estate investing business succeed and you will not want to miss it! Dr. Paul Isely is the Associate Dean and Economist for Undergraduate Programs in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.

Have we reached the point where it no longer makes sense to invest in older multifamily properties? My guest today makes the argument that there is nothing passive about investing in older properties because they constantly need repairs and updates. Instead, you should be considering new construction multifamily, and building as much as you can as fast as you can. Roger Luri has been a real estate investor and developer for over 30 years, and he's the author of the recent book "Don't Buy Multi-Family: Build It!". Today Roger and I discuss the compelling fundamentals behind new construction investments, and he shares examples from his previous developments in Chicago. You can contact Roger through his website: https://www.ld2development.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

As digital technology advances and we see more and more automation and systematizing of every aspect of the real estate transaction process, it's not too hard to imagine the disruption blockchain technology will introduce for real estate investors. But what are we talking about when it comes to blockchain technology? What is it, who will it affect, when will it be a reality, and how can you take advantage of it as a real estate investor? My guest today is here to help answer those questions. Megan Templeton is a real estate attorney with Royal Legal Solutions and the owner of Iron City Law out of Birmingham, Alabama. You can find out more about Megan through her email and website: [email protected] https://royallegalsolutions.com/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is one of the top experts and influencers in senior housing. During the pandemic senior housing took a real hit as facilities across the country were perceived as super-spreader locations. Has senior housing bounced back and what does the future hold in store for this asset class? Isabelle Guarino-Smith is the COO of Residential Assisted Living Academy and is here today to discuss this fast-growing investment opportunity. Isabelle talks about the compelling demographic shifts that are driving this this industry, the financial models and profit potential, along with the keys differentiators that help you find the best staff and keep them on your team. You'll also learn why the smaller home model held up so well during the pandemic. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation with Isabelle. You can find out more by going to her websites: http://www.ral101.com https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today was born in Haiti, raised in Miami, and educated to be a doctor. But when she was faced with over $500,000 in student loans, she figured out a way to not only invest in real estate but was able to multiply her profits by 15 times what a traditional rental would gross. Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is a healthcare professional by day, and a rental investor by night. She's the owner and manager of 18 luxury short-term rentals and was recently featured on a Netflix TV show showcasing one of her properties. Rachel is going to breakdown what it takes to create a luxury vacation rental, from the type and size of the property to the types of amenities it must have. She also shares specific examples of her rentals that are leasing for over $20,000 per month. You'll also find out the AI dynamic pricing tool that has driven her profits to new heights. I know you're going to love this conversation with Rachel. You can find out more about her and download her list of the "Top 75 US Cities with the Highest Profitability for Short Term Rental Investing" at: https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems https://www.shorttermgems.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/422973842093365 https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guests today know quite a bit about creating opportunity in real estate investing. Chris and Ashton Levarek are brothers who started Valkere Investment Group to invest in multifamily real estate. Ashton is also a retired Air Force Special Warfare Pararescue jumper, a sniper and combat diver. Chris is a military veteran as well. Both are strong believers in leveraging expertise and professional experience to ensure mission success. Today they're going to share their formula for creating your own opportunity through action, confidence, competence, credibility, networking and opportunity. You'll also learn how Chris is the systems and operations guy, while Ashton is more front-facing and meeting with partners, brokers, and investors. They discuss how the book "Traction" has influenced their business, and how they plan to grow beyond the $90 million in assets they already have under management. I know you'll enjoy today's conversation with Chris and Ashton. You can find out more through their contact info below: Website: www.valkeregroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37253519/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valkereinvestmentgroup Instagram: www.instagram.com/valkereinvestmentgroup Our Podcast, The Art of Winning: https://www.valkeregroup.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFFfs4Hpgft57w9lV4fnVgQ Email: [email protected] Chris LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-levarek/ Ashton LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-levarek-ba03b4161/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Many, if not most of us, have had to adjust to working remotely over the past two years. How many of us have been able to invest remotely as well? My guest today, Michael Albaum, recently left his 9 to 5 job and has found his niche in long distance, value-add multifamily and triple-net lease investing. For months at a time he'll either travel the world or travel the country in his van while investing remotely. Michael is here today to talk about nomadic investing and the steps you need to take to be able to do this yourself. Michael will break down what you need to be a remote investor and some of the challenges he's faced in managing his managers. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation with Michael. He has a lot of wisdom to share that will apply to all types of investors. You can find out more about him and get in contact through the following methods: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-albaum-297a8534/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MichaelAlbaum The Remote Real Estate Investor Podcast - https://apple.co/3MAgH1J Roofstock LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/roofstock/ (12.1k followers) Roofstock Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roofstock/ (6.3k followers) Roofstock Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3C867XTb4PISoUzmtxkMcg (2.69k followers) Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Mobile home parks have become a very desirable asset class for investors. My guest today currently owns 28 parks and has created over a half-million in asset value over the past year. Charlotte Dunford is the managing partner of Johns Creek Capital, which has raised close to $5 million from investors. Charlotte is also a first-generation American citizen and college graduate who left her home country of China with just her belongings at the age of 16. Today Charlotte explains how she's employed her engineering background to analyze potential opportunities. We'll also discuss why she focuses on smaller parks of 10 to 50 lots, how she adds value, and how moving to America at a young age helped shape her outlook on opportunity and success. I know you'll enjoy this conversation with Charlotte. You can find out more about her through her website and contact her through email: https://www.johnscreekcapital.com [email protected] Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

The way we build homes hasn't changed in over a century. And with an unprecedented demand for new housing across the country, we can't build fast enough. My guest today has built a business that leverages technology to reverse the dire housing crisis by building custom homes in less than five days. Garrett Moore is the Founder of Agorus—America's first scalable offsite customized construction solution. As an ex-Navy SEAL, Garrett has taken the lessons learned in active duty to build a great company and revolutionize the way America is being built. Today Garrett explains the dire lack of construction workers and why technology is the only solution to providing more housing. We'll discuss and compare construction methods between a traditional stick-built home, and one built in a controlled factory. We'll also talk about the quality of these homes, and the ancillary benefits of the Agorus method. If you love learning how technology is revolutionizing the traditional ways of business, you'll love this conversation about the future of construction and home building. You can contact Garrett through LinkedIn, or his website: https://agorus.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Hello and welcome to the RPOA Alternative Strategies in Short-Term Rentals Expert Panel. This is the panel that goes beyond your typical short-term vacation rentals and dives into alternative and lucrative strategies that you might want to consider. And we are lucky to have an incredible panel this morning: Robyn Thompson is nationally known as the Queen of Rehab, and is also an expert on vacation rentals. Robyn has a system that provides a premium experience in very specific locations and strategies that will help you get far ahead of your competition. Barb Bookout has bypassed vacation rentals altogether, and has concentrated her business on 30-day or longer rentals right here in Grand Rapids. Barb owns a commercial building in downtown Grand Rapids, and for the past seven years she's been running it as a vacation rental. Four years ago she transitioned to 30-day or longer rentals and rents to visiting students and travelling medical professionals. Jeremy Garcia is a Muskegon area investor with several short-term rentals. Full disclosure, Jeremy and I are partners on a commercial 8-unit boutique Airbnb hotel that we recently purchased and are building out in downtown Muskegon. Instrumental to Jeremy's strategy is renting to travelling nurses who often stay in his furnished units for 2 to 3 months at a time. Jeremy and his wife Melanie are expanding this model to include not just travelling medical professionals, but also corporate and executive clients. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is a local real estate investor and entrepreneur. Jon Frantz is not only an expert in business finance and development, capital raising, property management and operations, he's also transforming the Alger Heights neighborhood with several businesses, including Top to Bottom Cleaning Group, Urban Jonny's Salon, and the new and exciting SIP Coffee & Cocktails. Jon shares his early sales experience with Cutco Knives and the importance of that training. He also talks about his first house-hacked 3-unit, and how he had to sell his car in order to buy it. We also dig into the differences between investing in real estate and starting a business, the importance of partnership, and the biggest mistakes he sees new entrepreneurs make. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation with Jon. You can find out more about him through his websites: https://www.frantzconstellations.com https://www.jacompanies.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com