

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Rental Property Owners Association with Brian Hamrick
Welcome to the Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brought to you by the Rental Property Owner Association - providing benefits and services to real estate investors and rental property owners for over 45 years.
Hosted by Brian Hamrick from Hamrick Investment Group.
Every Monday Brian and his special guest will discuss topics, tips, and techniques Designed to make you a more confident and successful Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor
Hosted by Brian Hamrick from Hamrick Investment Group.
Every Monday Brian and his special guest will discuss topics, tips, and techniques Designed to make you a more confident and successful Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 20, 2025 • 34min
EP473 Smarter Strategies for Short-Term Rental Success With Avery Carl
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

Jan 13, 2025 • 31min
EP472 Mastering the Art of Raising Capital in 2025 with Hunter Thompson
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

Jan 6, 2025 • 28min
EP471 The Ups & Downs of Investing in Notes, Short-Term Rentals and Self-Storage with Tom Dunkel
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

Dec 30, 2024 • 34min
EP470 From Setbacks to Success: The Journey to Multimillionaire Status with Jose Berlanga
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

Dec 23, 2024 • 30min
EP469 Buying and Selling Real Estate on Your Terms with Chris Prefontaine
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

Dec 16, 2024 • 26min
EP468 Which Floor of the Wealth Elevator Are You On? With Lane Kawaoka
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

Dec 9, 2024 • 31min
EP467 Scale Your Business to $10 Million with Edwin Carrion
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

Dec 2, 2024 • 30min
EP466 Creative Strategies for Mobile Home Park Investing with Derek Vickers
My guest today is a seasoned mobile home park investor. Not only does he own just over two thousand units, through his company Vicktory Capital he also controls 41 parks worth over $130 million dollars and has successfully turned around 21 different communities. Derek Vickers is here today to discuss mobile home parks and the successful business he's built around them. We'll be discussing his strategy for adding value to the parks he buys, and the creative way he uses the park-owned homes to increase his appraised value for the eventual refinance. Find out more: www.vicktorycapital.com And follow Derekvickers885 on all social platforms. 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

Nov 25, 2024 • 36min
EP465 How to Avoid Real Estate Scams with Ginger Crystal Faith
My guest today is a truly impressive real estate investor. Ginger Faith has been in this business for over 30 years. She's a broker/builder/CEO who has flipped over 57 houses, several of which were featured on HGTV. Ginger is here to discuss how to compress time to retire in under 3 years, how to protect yourself from scammers, and why passive income is a myth, and what she believes is better. Find out more: Connect with Ginger Crystal Faith on all social media networks. www.womenswealthnetwork.net 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

Nov 18, 2024 • 30min
EP464 Are You Paying Too Much in Property Taxes? With Joseph Noor
If you own rental property, then chances are you're paying property tax. In many areas around the country, property tax assessments can be confusing, unpredictable, and sometimes overly expensive. How do we know if we're over-paying on our property tax, and what can we do to bring this cost down? My guest today is committed to democratizing real estate tools once reserved only for industry experts, and he's developed a way to identify properties that are overpaying on their taxes and work to right these wrongs. Joseph Noor is the Co-Founder and CTO of Ownwell, and he's here today to help us save money on our property taxes. Find out more: Website: https://www.ownwell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephnoor/ 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


