Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building long-term wealth, but success depends on a strategic approach. Here in the United States we have an incredible tool to help us build financial freedom that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. My guest, Adiel Gorel, has over 40 years of real estate investment experience and has helped thousands of investors achieve financial security. As the founder of ICG Real Estate Investments and author of Remote Control Retirement Riches, Adiel is a recognized expert in creating wealth through real estate. With a popular public television show and a TEDx talk with over 1 million views, Adiel's insights offer proven methods for securing your financial future. Find out more: icgre.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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Mark Podolsky, known as "The Land Geek," is a seasoned raw-land investor who has closed over 6,000 deals. He shares his journey from investment banker to a thriving land entrepreneur, emphasizing automation that allows him to run his business in just four hours a month. Mark dives into the benefits of targeting neighbors for land sales and leveraging owner-financing for passive income. He also discusses the value of AI in streamlining operations, revealing how this technology can enhance workflow and customer interactions.

Achieving financial control and long-term stability is a goal for many real estate investors, but it often requires more than just buying properties—it takes a strategic and holistic approach to planning. My guest today, Tom Suvansri, is a financial expert and the host of the Perennial Pride Podcast. With a background in holistic financial planning and real estate investing, Tom specializes in helping rental property owners and investors create personalized strategies for building wealth and achieving their financial goals. We discuss how strategies like infinite banking and the virtual family office model can empower investors to establish control, freedom, and certainty over their financial futures. Find out more: perennialpride.com tom@perennialpride.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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Short-term rentals can be a great path to financial freedom, but they also come with challenges that can derail even experienced investors. Knowing how to approach this asset class strategically is critical to success. My guest today, Avery Carl, is the CEO of The Short Term Shop and one of the nation's leading experts on short-term rental investing. In her new book, Smarter Short-Term Rentals: Build a Dynamic Real Estate Business and Out-Host the Competition, she provides a deep dive into the operations of short-term rentals, how to strategically analyze and choose markets, and offers actionable advice on managing properties, no matter the size of the portfolio. Tune in for a deep dive into the key insights from her book and a candid look at how to build a thriving short-term rental business. Find out more: Pre-order Smarter Short-Term Rentals: https://bit.ly/4e4IVy4 Website: https://theshorttermshop.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1462601024089587 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17mi738WbdXCVg8BuNZdZQ 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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Raising capital for your investment opportunities can be tough, especially in these uncertain times. But with the right strategies, it's possible to stand out and attract investors—even when others are stepping back. My guest today, Hunter Thompson, is the founder of raisingcapital.com and Asym Capital where he has raised over $100 million from hundreds of investors. He also hosts RaiseFest, the #1 conference for people who want to raise capital. Hunter is here to share practical tips on generating leads, connecting with high-net-worth investors, and raising capital effectively in 2025. Find out more: https://raisefest.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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Navigating the ups and downs of real estate investing requires skill, strategy, and the ability to adapt. But what if you could create a portfolio designed to thrive in any market cycle? My guest today, Tom Dunkel, has spent over 28 years mastering the art of real estate and finance. As the Managing Director of Eagle Capital Investments, he's raised over $65 million in private money and built portfolios in self-storage, short-term rentals, and distressed mortgage debt. Today, Tom will share his insights on building predictable portfolios and the lessons he's learned from weathering the booms, busts, and bruises of investing. Find out more: eaglecapitalinvestments.com linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel 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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

My guest today is a successful inner-city builder, real estate investor, and developer with over 25 years of experience. Jose Berlanga's story is one of building, losing, and rebuilding from the ground up – setback after setback. Jose has achieved multimillionaire status in four different industries: petrochemical machinery imports, Italian coffee bars, residential construction, and land development. Find out more: https://joseberlanga.com/ https://joseberlanga.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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Chris Prefontaine has figured out a way to navigate all kinds of real estate investing challenges by 'buying on his terms'. He's engineered his entire business to weather all storms and economic cycles, and helps his students do the same as the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. Today he explains what it means to buy and sell real estate on terms, how to buy 'subject to', why you should consider 'lease-to-own', and whether now is a good time to be investing in the market. Find out more: Website: http://www.smartrealestatecoach.com Podcast: https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine 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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

When Lane Kawaoka was last on the show, it was shortly before he left his day job as a licensed professional civil/industrial engineer. Since then, Lane has gone on to found The Wealth Elevator and owns 10,000 rental units through his investor club which has acquired over $2 billion worth of real estate by syndicating $200 million dollars of private equity since 2016. Lane also hosts the highly-rated podcast called "The Wealth Elevator", and today he's going to share the Five Floors of the Wealth Elevator. You'll want to listen carefully to determine which floor you're on. Find out more: LinkedIn theWealthElevator.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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

My guest today is a highly sought-after business strategist who helps entrepreneurs build to 8-figures or more through optimized systems and processes they can scale fast. Edwin Carrion's faith in God and U.S. Marine Corps background have helped him adapt and turn around businesses in several industries, including real estate development where he has built and sold over $30 million. With over 20 years of experience Edwin is the founder of Carrion Investment Group, where he developed a diverse business background in design, organization, legal, financial, marketing, capital financing, and strategic negotiations. Find out more: my9secrets.com YouTube @EdwinCarrion78 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 Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com