Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Interview with Angela Hovermale from Banner Drywall To be successful as a real estate investor it helps to know and understand your 'why'. Why be an investor in the first place? Is it just to make money, or is there a deeper reason? Today I sit down to talk with local investor and business owner Angela Hovermale about her 'why's', and how they've led her and her husband to invest in her own backyard and improve the neighborhood and community they live and invest in.

Patrick Spitzley Interview: We've all seen those shows on HGTV where investors buy a house out of foreclosure or auction, fix it up, flip it, and make a killing. It all looks so sexy glamorous and fun. But is it really like that in real life? Today I talk with someone who does rehabs & flips for real. Patrick Spitzley is the owner of the Spitzley group. He buys the worst of the worst and goes in with his crew to 'bulletproof' the home by completely rehabbing it top to bottom. We're going to talk about his philosophy on flipping, rehabbing, building spec homes, private money, and his recent trip to Nigeria and what he learned there that will help him in his investing going forward.

EP012 with David Hill, Attorney at Kreis Enderle: For every rental property owner and investor there comes a time when expert legal advice is necessary. Whether you're putting together a contract or purchase agreement, forming an LLC, or dealing with a slip and fall at one of your rentals, having an attorney on your team is essential to protecting your interests and investments. Today I sit down to talk with David Hill, one of the RPOA's team members and real estate attorney for Kreis Enderle in Grand Rapids, MI. We'll discuss a wide range of topics, such as strategies and pitfalls of buying foreclosure properties, evicting your tenants legally, making sure your lease agreement is airtight, setting up a proper legal entity to hold your investment property, asset protection and estate planning. Everyone's situation is different, so the opinions you hear in this podcast may, or may not apply to you. In this conversation David will share enough general information so that you can have a much more informed conversation with your attorney on your team.

If you own, or are about to invest in rental property, then you need to have a good insurance agent on your team. Today I sit down to talk with Mike Murphy from J.B. Harrison Insurance Agency (http://www.jbhins.com/) During our conversation we talk about the different types of insurance and coverage, what investors need to consider for their insurance policies, common mistakes investors make in choosing insurance, and how to find the best agent for your team. No two insurance policies are the same, and this episode will help you make sure you have the right coverage at the best price.

James Loftus is a buy & hold investor who has been around long enough to have experienced the ups and downs of real estate investing. he not only weathered the great recession, he came out stronger and wiser because of it. Today we sit down to talk about James' investing and property management techniques, his recent decision to switch some of his properties over to a professional management company, and the course he teaches for the RPOA on housing codes, rental inspections and property maintenance.

Whether you're a new investor who is wondering how to start your buy and hold portfolio, or a seasoned pro looking for tips on how to manage your property and get higher rents, you're going to enjoy my interview with Rob Minch. Today Rob will share his journey with us from owning his own mortgage company to becoming a full-time buy & hold rental property owner. Rob will tell us how he built his portfolio, share his story about the flip that went wrong, and disclose techniques he uses to find the best tenants and get the highest rents possible. (tags: Buy and Hold, Flipping, Rehabbing, Property Management, Getting high rents)

Historic Districts seem to be a hot button issue lately across the country. There are several states where legislation is being proposed that would effectively weaken or eliminate historic districts. Michigan is one of those states. Investors will often find that owning rental property in a historic district can be a more expensive proposition, and getting approval for changes to the exterior of their property can be a time-consuming process as well. But do the benefits outweigh the costs of owning property in a a historic district? Today I talk with Suzanne Schulz, the Planning Director for the city of Grand Rapids, to discuss this question. We'll also learn more about historic districts, their purpose, and the proposed legislation in Michigan that could end them all together. (tags: Historic District Modernization Act, Michigan, Property Rights, Rental Property)

Kathy Dennison Adrianse Interview: Kathy is the owner & broker of Lighthouse Property Management, a West Michigan startup company that has been in business for thirteen years. Kathy has a passion for buying and selling real estate, and lately that passion has led her to a new market in West Michigan. Today we will reveal that market and discuss the types of rental properties Kathy owns, her use of private money, and her philosophy on finding and maintaining success in real estate investing. (tags: Apartment Investing, Commercial Office, Multi Family, Buy & Hold, Grand Rapids, Muskegan, Lansing, Michigan)

Clay Powell Interview: If you've been listening to this podcast then you know that there is a lot of experience and expertise in the RPOA community. What you may not know though, is what the RPOA is all about and how it can benefit you. The Rental Property Owners Association does provide education, networking, tools, services and a great value for rental property owners and real estate investors. Today I sit down with Clay Powell to discuss how the RPOA can help you become a more confident and successful owner and investor.

Russ VandenToorn Interview: Russ is the owner of United Properties of West Michigan, a full service property management company in the Grand Rapids area. Russ teaches the course on APODs (Annual Property Operating Data) in which he helps potential investors learn to run their numbers, understand the true costs of investing in rental property, and ultimately negotiate a better price and deal on their real estate investment.