
The Rich Somers Report
Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $80M. He was an air traffic controller for the government for 11 years, and cashed out his 401k to get his start in real estate investing. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers
Latest episodes

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Dec 20, 2022 • 47min
How I Bought My First Boutique Hotel and Where I See Opportunity Over the Next 18 Months | E6
In this podcast, the host shares his journey of purchasing his first boutique hotel, including uncovering a manager stealing from the owner. He discusses the shift from multifamily to boutique hotels, exploring opportunities and strategic investments. The episode also highlights the advantages of boutique hotels over short-term rentals and the potential for growth in the market.

Dec 13, 2022 • 18min
Buying a Luxury Airbnb at the Top of the Real Estate Market | E5
In today’s episode, Rich talks about his experience buying a luxury Airbnb in Scottsdale in the height of the real estate market. He discusses the full renovation, getting it back up and running, hosting celebrity guests, and a small hiccup he had with the appraisal process.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Dec 13, 2022 • 44min
"There's No Successful Real Estate Investor That Would Ever Tell Someone Not to Become a Real Estate Investor" | Tarek El Moussa E2
Tarek El Moussa is a real estate investor and television personality, who you might recognize from co-hosting HGTV’s Flip or Flop. In today’s episode, Tarek sits down with Rich and talks about how he got his start in real estate and the hurdles he’s faced along the way. He opens up about hitting “rock-bottom” multiple times in life and battling cancer twice. Tarek shares the story of how he met his wife, Heather, and his goals for the future.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Dec 13, 2022 • 26min
Why Partnerships Break Up | E3
In this episode, Rich discusses why partnerships break up - the good, the bad, and the ugly. He talks about the recent break up with his two partners and the lessons he’s learned from that experience. Rich dives into the first few deals they did together, and shares what worked & didn’t work. Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 5min
What It's Like Playing 10 Years In the NFL and His Transition to Real Estate Investing Post Football | Cliff Avril E4
In today’s episode, Rich is joined by 10-year NFL Veteran & Super Bowl Champion, Cliff Avril. They dive into Cliff’s background and what it was like for him growing up in Jacksonville with his Haitian roots. Cliff talks about his time playing at Purdue, his years in the NFL, and he shares his experience of winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks. Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Dec 12, 2022 • 16min
You Are the Sum of the People You Hang Out With | E1
In this first intro episode, Rich talks about why he started the podcast, what you can expect on the show, a little bit about himself & how he got started in real estate investing. He also shares one of his biggest takeaways he’s learned that’s helped him grow in both his personal life and in business.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.