

The Hybrid Real Estate Professional
Aaron Ameen
Discover the captivating realm of real estate investing through the lens of a hybrid professional.
Host Aaron Ameen explores inspiring stories of individuals who have blended their unique skill sets with real estate investing to achieve financial freedom.
Gain practical insights and success secrets from guests who have successfully leveraged their professional backgrounds to create thriving real estate portfolios.
Whether you're a corporate executive, creative entrepreneur, or skilled professional, this podcast is your resource for unlocking the power of hybrid real estate investing.
Host Aaron Ameen explores inspiring stories of individuals who have blended their unique skill sets with real estate investing to achieve financial freedom.
Gain practical insights and success secrets from guests who have successfully leveraged their professional backgrounds to create thriving real estate portfolios.
Whether you're a corporate executive, creative entrepreneur, or skilled professional, this podcast is your resource for unlocking the power of hybrid real estate investing.
Episodes
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Jun 3, 2024 • 53min
Former U.S. Army Ranger's Journey: From DIY House Flipping to Raising Millions for Syndication Fund
Griffin Brand, a real estate investor, new father, and former U.S. Army Ranger. Griffin shares his journey from DIY house flipping to raising millions for a syndication fund, emphasizing discipline, consistency, and camaraderie.
Discover Griffin's unique approach to real estate investing, including a detailed breakdown of his seller-financed deal, and learn valuable lessons on balancing career, family, and personal growth.
Perfect for aspiring and seasoned investors alike, this episode offers actionable insights into the world of real estate and beyond.
Reach out to Griffin ⤵︎
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/griffintbrand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffintbrand/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/

May 27, 2024 • 31min
#repost: Where to Begin on Getting a Rental Property... While Working Full Time
This episode of the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast is a recording of the guest appearance I had on Jack Allweil's show Another Money Episode.We discuss the challenges new investors face when buying their first rental property. the lessons I learned from my journey of coaching new investors and my personal journey into real estate investing, including my struggles and the transition from working in the entertainment industry to venture into real estate as a means to build a stable family life. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to start their journey in real estate investing.Jack's X: https://twitter.com/Jack_Allweil
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jackallweil5746

May 20, 2024 • 45min
Randy Smith: From 25 Years in Corporate to Mastering Passive Real Estate Investing
In this episode of the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast, I sit down with Randy Smith, founder of Impact Equity, join me.
Randy's impressive journey from working in corporate America for 20+ years to helping over 100 investors place $7.3 million into passive real estate opportunities is truly inspiring.
We discuss his transition from single-family rentals to multifamily syndications and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.
Reach out to Randy ⤵︎
Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallmsmith/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallmsmith/
Randy’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3X2Z4rXrpLVPzwlkqJ8SqE?si=e94274b153254dbd
Impact Equity:https://www.impactequity.net/

May 13, 2024 • 40min
#repost Building And Balance: How to Thrive as a Hybrid Real Estate Professional
This episode is a recording of a guest appearance I had on Josh St. Laurent’s Wealth in Yourself Podcast.
The conversation covers my origin story, my approach to real estate investing, time management strategies, the importance of family, the holistic view of wealth, and how I acquired eight rental properties across three states while managing a business and raising three kids. We discuss systems that have successfully enabled me to balance my career, family, and finances.
We also talk about the role of financial planning and advisors in achieving personal and financial goals. The episode offers practical advice for anyone looking to build a real estate portfolio, especially those juggling other life commitments.
Reach out to Josh ⤵︎
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthinyourself/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshstlaurent/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kbjMhtCbQrikf7zhOc104?si=H1hTJYyoRcmJyiE304I6pA

May 6, 2024 • 13min
#Repost: Navigating Life's Changes: Passive Income, Real Estate, Twins, and Relocation
This episode of the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast is a recording of a guest appearance I had on Financial F.I.R.E Fighter Show.
In this episode I chat with Marc Oshiro about my personal journey of relocating my growing family from Washington state to Houston, Texas, and the crucial role my real estate investment portfolio played in facilitating this major life transition.
We discuss the financial strategies and decisions behind selling one of my properties in Las Vegas to capitalize on tax benefits. The conversation also covers my career flexibility, the importance of additional income streams, and his ambitious plans for content creation.
Reach out to Marc ⤵︎
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/F_I_R_E_Fighter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financial_fire_fighter?igsh=dGFhbnp0ZmZvcWps
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialFIRE-Fighter/featured

Apr 29, 2024 • 36min
Leveraging Data Science in Real Estate Investing: A Deep Dive with Ariel Herrera
In this episode of the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast, we have Ariel Herrera, a data scientist, real estate investor, and entrepreneur who has successfully combined her expertise in data analysis with real estate investing.
Ariel shares her journey from starting as a business analyst, transitioning into data science, and then leveraging her skills to build a portfolio of six rental properties and a software company aimed at aiding investors in making data-driven decisions.
She offers insights into her approach to real estate investing, the importance of understanding market trends through data, and tips for aspiring investors.
Reach out to Ariel ⤵︎X (Twitter)- https://twitter.com/analyticsariel
Ariel’s Podcast: Tech in Real Estate- https://open.spotify.com/show/6SbIeCk2PpSvkdxbSMNesp

Apr 22, 2024 • 43min
Self-Managing 25+ properties, BiggerPockets author & Empowering Women investors W/ Grace Gudenkauf
This week in the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast we chat with Grace Gudenkauf, real estate mogul and community builder. Starting her journey with scrappy DIY projects and now a published BiggerPockets author, Grace shares insights from managing 25+ properties and co-founding **WIIRE**, a community for women investors.
Grace also shares insights from her new book 'The Self-Managing Landlord'. Learn how she scaled her business from the ground up, her transition to hands-off investing, and her plans for empowering women through real estate.
Reach out to Grace⤵︎
Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-gudenkauf-321186112/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.investing/
WIIRE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-invest-in-real-estate/id1633137571?app=podcast

Apr 15, 2024 • 47min
Michael Zuber: Building Portfolio of 200+ Rentals, Writing Bestseller Book & Financial Independence
Welcome to another episode of the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast. In this episode, we sit with Michael Zuber, an icon in the real estate investing realm, known for his pragmatic "One Rental at a Time" philosophy.
With a portfolio boasting over 200 rentals and a best-selling book under his belt, Michael discusses the pivotal strategies and mindsets that helped him and his wife achieve financial independence while maintaining full-time careers.
Whether you're an aspiring investor or a seasoned professional, Michael's journey from securing a single rental property to retiring comfortably in 2018 provides a compelling blueprint for building a life of abundance through real estate.

Apr 8, 2024 • 53min
Building a 20 Unit Rental Portfolio from Retail Jobs & eBay Arbitrage with Tom Brickman (@TheFrugalGay11)
In this episode of the Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast, we sit down with Tom Brickman, also known as Thefrugalgay11 on Twitter, a real estate investor with over 20 years of experience and a following of over 70,000.
Tom shares his unconventional journey in the real estate industry, which includes starting out by reselling items on eBay, working various retail jobs, and eventually building a portfolio of over 20 units that allowed him to achieve financial independence in 2019.
We discuss Tom's strategies for finding value in properties that others overlook, the reality of starting in real estate investing without a high salary or significant savings, and the importance of multiple income streams. We also covers the challenges and rewards of self-managing rental properties, creative financing methods, and the power of community and social media in building real estate networks.
Reach out to Tom ⤵︎
X (Twitter)- https://twitter.com/Brickman2426
Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-brickman-1861b5124/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrugalgay11?igsh=MTc4czJsejlqMnNqOA==

Apr 1, 2024 • 39min
Long Distance Real Estate Investing for Beginners
In today's episode, we share a special clip from my appearance on the Tech in Real Estate podcast, hosted by Ariel Herrera. Ariel dives into my journey, focusing on how I've successfully managed remote rental properties from thousands of miles away.
Additionally, we unveil the latest opportunity with our Remote Real Estate Academy Foundations course.
This episode provide insights for anyone interested in remote real estate investment, offering practical advice to navigate and succeed in the market.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Deep dive into my real estate journey
01:54 Personal and professional background
04:48 Transition from music to real Estate
11:11 Building a rental portfolio
14:18 Long-distance landlording
20:48 Systems for remote real estate management
25:20 Building a team
29:45 Importance of mindset
33:04 Remote Real Estate Academy
37:53 Outro
Reach out to Ariel ⤵︎
X (Twitter)- https://twitter.com/analyticsariel
Ariel’s Podcast: Tech in Real Estate- https://open.spotify.com/show/6SbIeCk2PpSvkdxbSMNesp
Link to the original episode: https://youtu.be/sxF6uC6KguI?si=JwHJ3C7PLJ7U4HeT▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬CONTACT▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Feel free to reach out to me at any of the following:Email: aaron@aaronameen.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/AaronAmeenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehybridrealestatepro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronameen/......................................................................................Thanks for watching, and if you liked this video, please leave a LIKE.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.If you like this video, I’m sure you’ll love my tweets & newsletter. Please follow me on Twitter @AaronAmeen - / aaronameen or subscribe to my newsletter at https://www.thehybridrealestateprofes... I write about the bridge of career, family & finances (specifically real estate investing). Have a fantastic day!-Aaron Ameen................................................................................Disclaimer: Some of the links may be affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase. I am very grateful for your support of this channel in this way. Thank you.


