Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Success in commercial real estate requires vision, persistence, and the ability to spot opportunities that others miss—especially during challenging market conditions. My guest today, Ben Reinberg, started building his commercial real estate empire at just 24 years old with nothing but shoe leather and hustle. As the Founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group, he now owns over $500 million in assets across the country, including medical, retail, industrial, and office properties. Today, we'll discuss how to identify good deals in commercial real estate, strategies for refinancing and negotiating in tough markets, and the mindset needed to stay positive and mentally flexible in a cutthroat industry. Find out more: https://www.benreinberg.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 smal

Success in real estate often requires more than strategy—it can sometimes require addressing deeper challenges like stress, trauma, and mindset. My guest today, Annie Yatch, is a leadership coach who helps high-performing entrepreneurs unlock their potential by overcoming these barriers. With experience guiding startups to billion-dollar businesses, Annie’s unique approach rewires subconscious patterns and boosts performance. Today, she’ll share how to find and tackle your blind spots that limit wealth creation in real estate. Find out more: Instagram @northstarleadership.annie annie@northstarleadershipschool.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

Many real estate investors get stuck in the cycle of buying single-family rentals and small multifamily properties, only to discover that true financial freedom remains frustratingly out of reach. My guest today, Michael Blank, is a real estate investor, bestselling author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity, where he controls over $300 million in multifamily real estate. He’s also the host of the popular Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Podcast. We discuss why you're unlikely to quit your job with single-family homes, how to scale your real estate portfolio with apartments, and his proven strategies for raising your first million dollars for multifamily deals. Find out more: TheFreedomPodcast.com/Brian Website: https://TheMichaelBlank.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/themichaelblank (24k Followers) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelblank (33k Followers) LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mblank1 (11k Followers) YouTube: https://youtube.co

In today’s market, many investors are finding it harder than ever to uncover strong, reliable returns. That’s why more high-net-worth individuals are becoming the bank—earning double-digit yields by making short-term, real estate-backed hard money loans. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this. My guest today, Fred SaintAmour, has closed over 200 hard money loans through his company, Boathouse Commercial Funding Group, and built a system that balances risk and reward through conservative underwriting and solid borrower vetting. If you’re curious how hard money lending works—and how to do it safely—this episode is for you. If you're an accredited investor and would like to explore hard money lending options, contact Fred for more information. Find out more: fred@boathousecfg.com https://boathousecfg.com Make an appointment 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.livegree

The best investors don’t just follow market trends—they see what’s coming next.  Cameron Hastings has spent his career advising institutional investors, private funds, and accredited investors on real estate portfolio strategy, managing over $1.2 billion in capital expenditures across office, industrial, retail, and lodging sectors. He’s also played a key role in multifamily capital markets and ground-up development, bringing a rare blend of architecture, investment strategy, and market analysis to the table. Cameron shares his insights on where real estate is heading, how to identify inflection points in the market, and why certain “forgotten” asset classes—like unanchored strip centers—may be the next big thing. Find out more: selenebrighthouse.com cameron@selenebrighthouse.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-

Great investors don’t just thrive in good markets—they find big opportunities in tough ones as well. Mike Cossette has spent 20 years building a diversified real estate portfolio, navigating market crashes, rising rates, and even natural disasters. He’s flipped properties, scaled multifamily, and—during COVID—bought his own private island. Today, he’s here to share how to find hidden deals, profit in any market, and overcome obstacles—even when the odds are stacked against you. Find out more: instagram.com/askmikecoss youtube.com/@AskMikeCoss x.com/AskMikeCoss Linkedin.com/in/askmikecoss tiktok.com/@askmikecoss rem.ax/MikesLink michaelcossette.remax.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

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our final speaker spotlight, we talk to Scott Ellsworth, Licensed CPA, Real Estate Tax & Financial Strategist.

Not everyone goes from fighting fires to building a $350 million private equity fund, but today’s guest did just that.  Dave Seymour started his career as a firefighter, but during the last market crash, he pivoted into real estate investing—quickly becoming an expert in commercial multifamily and ground-up development. His no-nonsense approach and deep industry expertise even landed him a starring role on A&E’s hit show Flipping Boston, along with features on CBS, ABC, CNBC, and FOX News. Dave has guided everyone from first-time investors to major institutions through complex real estate deals, and today, he’s here to share his strategies for building wealth, navigating market cycles, and scaling a real estate business. Find out more: www.freedomventure.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/daveseymour343?lang=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveseymour343/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DaveSeymourLive Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daveseymour343/?hl=en Legacy alliance https://www.you

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Tyler Cauble, Founding Principal and President of The Cauble Group and host of The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing and apartment syndication expert.

For many investors, skyrocketing prices and low cash flow make investing in their own backyard nearly impossible. But what if you could pinpoint exactly where the best opportunities are—without ever setting foot there?  Tapan Trivedi has spent years analyzing data across 380 metro areas to help investors confidently buy in the most promising markets. His S.E.C.R.R.E.T.S method eliminates the guesswork, allowing investors to identify locations with strong cash flow, tenant demand, and repeatable deals. As a full-time real estate investor and data expert, Tapan is here to break down where the numbers say you should be investing—and how to overcome the fear of remote investing with data-driven confidence. As a bonus, at the end of the episode Tapan runs a property I own in Grand Rapids, Michigan through his S.E.C.R.R.E.T.S method using his software.  You might want to view this episode on YouTube to see the results. Find out more: quiz.wheretoinvest.io/cashflowcity wheretoinvest.io Today’s episode is brought to

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Donna Bauer, The Original NoteBuyer®, a top expert in discounted notes and seller financing. Donna previews her presentation on how to profit from notes without cash, credit, or tenant hassles.

Renewable energy isn’t just about sustainability—it’s a strategic tool for boosting cash flow, increasing net operating income (NOI), and maximizing property value in commercial real estate.  Carl Moose is an expert at the intersection of real estate and renewable energy, helping investors and business owners transform their buildings into high-performing assets. As the creator of the Energized Real Estate Model and and co-owner of GreenLight Energy Solutions, Carl specializes in leveraging federal, state, and utility incentives to unlock hidden value in properties. Today, he’s here to share how smart energy strategies can give commercial real estate owners a major competitive edge. Find out more: https://www.greenlightenergy.solar https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourfocusguy 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 re

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is now less than one month away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In this speaker spotlight, we feature Jay Conner, real estate investor and private money expert. Jay will be a Featured Speaker, presenting “How to Raise Private Money for Real Estate—Without Asking for It.” In this preview, Jay shares how he raises unlimited private funding without chasing, pitching, or persuading. He explains why private money is more accessible than ever in 2025, how institutional lending has opened the door to new opportunities, and why the key to success lies in mindset—not sales tactics. Jay Conner will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why private money is more available than ever in 2025 The difference between private money and hard money How Jay raises capital without ask

Owning rental property has only become more difficult in the past several years, with inflation and rising insurance costs eating away at your profits. Maybe it's time to take a serious look at your rental property strategy and consider turning it into something that could be more profitable. Eddie Speed has spent over 40 years mastering the seller financing and note space, helping thousands of investors succeed through his NoteSchool and Colonial Funding Group. As a leader in acquiring and creating mortgage notes, he’s built private equity funds specializing in large-scale note investments. Today, Eddie joins us to break down the current and sophisticated methods that he’s teaching his students and how note investing can transform your real estate portfolio. Find out more: https://noteschool.com/rental/ https://colonialfundinggroup.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.live

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you’re serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. We continue our speaker spotlight series with Dr. Paul Isely, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Isely will be delivering the closing keynote presentation, "2025 Real Estate Economic Update and Forecast." In this preview, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at how economists are viewing this uncertain market, what trends he’s tracking, and how investors can interpret the noise to make smart decisions. Dr. Paul Isely will be delivering the closing keynote presentation on Friday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why uncertainty is shaping investo

Transforming underutilized urban spaces into thriving, income-generating assets requires vision, strategy, and creative deal-making.  Katie Kim is a leader in adaptive reuse and strategic real estate development, specializing in structuring WIN-WIN-WIN deals that benefit investors, communities, and businesses alike. As the founder of The Katie Kim Educational Platform and the Kim Group – which does real estate development, she empowers developers to navigate complex projects with confidence. Katie takes us step-by-step through a successful adaptive reuse project for Trefzgers Bakery in Peoria Heights, IL. She’ll discuss the capital stack & how incentives and grants were layered in, as well as the design and construction process that led to amazing results. Find out more: Website: www.katiekim.com Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/TheKatieKim LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekatiekim/ LinkedIn Link: The Kim Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekimgroup/ Katie’s Professional

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you’re serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Jason Schemmel, an expert in AI-powered deal evaluation. Jason will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "Smarter Investing Through AI-Powered Deal Evaluation." Jason breaks down how AI is revolutionizing real estate investing, making it easier to analyze deals, conduct market research, and optimize business operations. Jason also shares insights on how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are being used to streamline investment strategies and what’s ahead for AI in 2025. Jason Schemmel will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We continue our speaker spotlight series with David Greene, real estate expert, bestselling author, and former host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast. David has built an incredible career, transitioning from a police officer to one of the most recognized voices in real estate education and investing. He will be the headlining keynote speaker at this year’s conference, presenting "Police Officer to Power Investor: Straight Talk on Finding Real Success in Real Estate." David shares his perspective on building a successful real estate career, navigating today’s challenging market, and the mindset shifts that separate top investors from the rest. He also discusses the importance of in-person learning, how real estate success is more than just

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Tony Youngs, a real estate investor and expert in off-market deals. Tony will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "The Hidden Market: Homes with No For Sale Signs." He shares how investors can uncover hidden opportunities, connect directly with property owners, and bypass the high-stakes competition of the MLS and auctions. Tony also discusses current market conditions, investor fears, and why door knocking remains one of the most powerful strategies in 2025. Tony Youngs will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How to find off-market properties that others overlook Strategies for working with motivated sellers, including probates an