The Hybrid Real Estate Professional

In this collaborative episode, Aaron Ameen, Ana Bialek, and Nico Garcia reflect on their experiences in 2025, discussing their goals, challenges, and future plans in real estate. They share insights on property management, innovative housing solutions, and creative financing strategies, emphasizing the importance of community impact and building trust with investors.00:00 Intro01:31 Aaron's 2025 Real Estate Journey03:31 The Vision Behind Assisted Living Homes23:10 Ana's Real Estate Adventures and Lessons34:39 Introduction to Real Estate Investing35:09 The Reality of Passive Income35:52 Ana's First BRRRR Project in Southern Virginia37:27 Tenant Screening and Management Tips40:08 Setting Realistic Expectations for Out-of-State Investments49:07 Nico's Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Deal01:00:47 House Hacking and Future Goals01:05:26 Conclusion and Future Plans

In this episode, Aaron sits down with Pedro Luna, a former aerospace engineer who pivoted into real estate and ultimately found his calling in senior care. Pedro and his wife are currently developing two 16-bed assisted living and memory care homes in Oklahoma, focused on delivering dignified, high-quality care for seniors.He shares why he left aerospace, how he discovered the senior living niche, what drew him to purpose-driven work, and the real challenges behind building and operating small-format care homes. Pedro also breaks down his development model, regulatory lessons, and how he's raising capital to bring these homes to life.00:00 Intro00:49 From Aerospace to Real Estate05:12 Discovering the Senior Care Niche07:42 Building a Senior Care Business09:05 The 16-Bed Model: A Math Problem12:04 Navigating Regulations & Local Relationships15:55 Raising Capital and Investor Opportunities28:46 Closing Thoughts & Contact InfoFollow Pedro- https://www.facebook.com/pedrolunaokc

Development is no joke, and this episode is us being honest about that. Andrea and I share where things really stand with Everwood Reserve—from surprise pipeline issues and SBA delays to how our tolerance for risk has had to grow this year. We also talk about launching the Ameen Family Foundation and our Reclaim Memories campaign, plus how we’re reshaping Remote Real Estate Academy into a free Skool community that better supports our long-term vision.

After my wife and I had twins, my old routines fell apart, and traditional time blocking stopped making sense. What did work was shifting from task-based scheduling to a simple framework I call Offense vs. Defense—a core part of our 20 Minute Investor system. I’ll walk you through how this approach helped us keep momentum in our investing while raising three kids under three, and how you can use it to stay consistent in just 20 minutes a day.

Notes can outcash-flow rentals. Data pro turned investor Sierra Davis breaks down mortgage notes 101, buying at a discount, partials, realistic yields, due diligence, and how to start even with a self-directed IRA.00:00 Intro04:04 What Is a Note?05:56 Why Notes?08:22 Buying at a Discount13:15 Partials: How They Work17:52 Evaluating Deals21:43 Non-Performing: Pros/Cons23:06 Non-Performing Defined24:02 Predictive Analytics in Notes26:13 Rates & Market Impact27:01 Note Benefits (Recap)30:47 Scaling with Leverage31:37 Our Investment Group36:31 Sierra’s Founder Story38:54 W-2 vs. Entrepreneur

On this special cross-post, I join my friend Haydynn Fike on The Art of Connecting to share how my wife and I pivoted from rentals to launching Everwood Reserve—two boutique residential assisted living “memory care mansions” near Houston. We get into the mindset shifts, mentors, and masterminds that helped us raise 7-figure equity, create 15+ local jobs, and build a 32-resident community that puts dignified care first.

How a tech exec and dad built a six-figure remote rental portfolio using time-blocking, automation, and Midwest buy boxes without sacrificing family.here you go—same timestamps, crisper chapters:00:00 Intro 01:20 Juggling Career & Family03:17 Time-Blocking Tactics08:01 Tech Career → REI12:52 First Deals17:27 Scaling Up24:19 Remote vs. Local25:37 PM Team: How-To27:03 Network & Diligence29:37 Lessons Learned31:31 Coaching’s Impact35:43 Family Ops39:21 New Investor Tips42:57 Underdo/Indoor Capital45:26 Wrap + Contact

Matt Theriault from ‪@EpicRealEstate‬ shares his journey from Marine Corps veteran to music industry millionaire and how digital disruption forced him to start over at age 34. After filing for bankruptcy and taking a job bagging groceries, a chance conversation with his grocery store manager introduced him to real estate investing. Learn how Matt built a portfolio of 35 properties and achieved financial freedom in 3.5 years.Chapter:00:22 Meet Matt02:35 Journey in the Music Industry05:44 The Impact of Digital Downloads08:07 Transition to Real Estate13:20 Real Estate Agent Experience17:45 Becoming a Real Estate Investor18:26 Passive Income22:35 Networking and RE Deals23:28 Organic Lead Generation Strategies24:53 Networking Tactics for Real Estate Investors27:02 Building a Real Estate Portfolio28:04 Current Real Estate Ventures and Programs32:01 Market Trends and Predictions37:40 Getting Started in Real Estate Investing43:50 The Power of Real Estate in Wealth Building45:33 ConclusionReach out to Matt⤵︎Instagram:  / boogiusmaximus  YouTube:    / @epicrealestate  

Live from Total Wealth Academy in Houston: how one email in 2019 led to an off-market, zero-vacancy deal that changed my family’s path. I break down the numbers, the lender pullout four days before closing, the cash-out refi that saved it, and the biggest lessons on relationships, legal prep, and long-distance landlording. If it helps you, a quick rating and review goes a long way.

Full-time consultant, three kids under four, and we’re building two assisted living homes in Houston. It’s the hardest season of my life, and I share the simple systems that keep me moving: micro routines, light time blocking, smart delegation with VAs, and a small circle for coaching and accountability. I also talk about protecting family time and choosing hard things on purpose. If you’re in a heavy season too, this one’s for you.If this helped, drop your best micro routine in the comments and hit follow for more.