Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

One of the common denominators between the successful guests we’ve had on this show is their ability to systematize, streamline, and scale their business to increase their revenue. But building a team and processes that allow you to do that can be daunting. Hiring an Executive Assistant and/or Chief Operating Officer, or COO, can help accelerate your growth, but paying a full-time salary is out of the question for many investors and business owners. Today we’re going to discuss Executive Assistants and COOs, what they do, how they can help you, and how finding one might be easier than you think. My guest is Matt Viebrock, founder of Let’s Grow COO, who helps real estate entrepreneurs streamline and scale their businesses to make more net profit. Find out more: http://rpoa.letsgrowcoo.com/ matt@letsgrowcoo.com Text 512-757-7467 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

Brian Hamrick here with a special episode for you today that hits very close to home. I'm joined by Alex Jarbo, who is my partner in a vacation rental resort property located in Asheville, NC. As many of you are aware, one month ago Asheville was hit by Hurricane Helene and much of the surrounding areas were devastated by wind and thousand year flooding. Luckily for our property and guests, we sustained zero damage. But our Engadine Inn & Cabins property has since become 'ground zero' for much of the rescue, recovery, and rebuilding effort over the past 30 days and the foreseeable future. Alex will be sharing his on-the-ground experience hosting and working with Aerial Recovery Group, and the positive impact they've had on the Asheville community, and how you can help as well. Link to Donate to Help the Recovery Efforts: https://www.gofundme.com/f/equip-aerial-recovery-volunteers-to-rebuild-wnc-after-helene Engadine Inn & Cabins: https://www.engadineinnandcabins.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co

My guest today, Yamu Camara, was born and raised in a small village in West Africa where she faced profound loss and hardship from a young age. But her journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success will definitely inspire you. Today, Yamu is a CDC Data Scientist and real estate investor. She is the proud manager of 59 rental units, including 18 Airbnb spaces and a self-storage facility. As a mentor, she empowers others to navigate real estate investing and achieve financial freedom, regardless of their background. Find out more: www.sobelproperties.com https://www.instagram.com/buildingwealthfromrentals/ 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

Today we’re going to be talking about investing in mobile home parks and parking lots with Kevin Bupp. Kevin is the owner of Sunrise Capital Investors and one of the premier mobile home park investors in the country with over $500 million in real estate transactions and two decades of experience. Kevin is also the bestselling author of “The Cashflow Investor” and the host of the highly-rated podcast “Real Estate Investing for Cashflow”. Find out more: Website: http://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com, http://kevinbupp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbupp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealKevinBupp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buppkevin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinBupp 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 worl

A lot of people consider real estate investing to be an alternative form of investment. To traditional stock/bond/mutual fund investors, real estate can seem quite risky and exotic. But once you enter that space and learn to mitigate those risks and find the profit potential, a whole new world of alternative investments will present themselves. I’m talking about alternative investments such as notes, ATM funds, mobile home parks, life insurance policies, tech start-ups, industrial properties, short-term rentals, and LIHTC affordable housing communities. Denis Shapiro is the author of “The Alternative Investment Almanac – Expert Insights on Building Personal Wealth in Non-Traditional Ways”, and he’s here today to share his insights from some of the most successful alternative asset investors in the business today. Find out more: https://sihcapitalgroup.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 are

As we are recording this, the Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet over next week and by all accounts, they are expected to lower interest rates for the first time in over four years. But are lower rates good for real estate investors? My guest today would argue no. And he’s here to tell us why. Fred SaintAmour is a former U.S. Army Ranger who now helps real estate investors and business owners of all sizes get the capital they need, when they need it, with the best terms possible. Fred has been a commercial loan executive with Boathouse Commercial Funding Group since 2010. Find out more: 269-838-3838 Fred@BoathouseCFG.com www.boathousecfg.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.rcb

Ray Glymph is a successful real estate investor and business coach who knows a lot about triumph in the world of real estate and entrepreneurship, as well as achieving success through self-motivation and determination. Ray also knows what it means to be homeless and how to overcome great adversity, which he will be sharing with us today. Ray will also break down his first several deals, and how he went from doing everything to building systems that accelerated his growth. Find out more: Follow on social media @rayglymph 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 Ap

My guest today has been involved with over 50 investments as a limited partner and he’s going to share his perspective on the monumental changes occurring in multifamily and apartment investing. We’ll be discussing the ups and downs apartment investors have experienced over the past four years, the distress in the market, the common denominators of those who have found success, and the greatest opportunity that’s available right now. Travis Watts is a multifamily apartment investor, public speaker, and the Director of Investor Development at Ashcroft Capital. He dedicates his time to educating investors in commercial real estate. Find out more: Free 15-Min Call: www.speakwithtravis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passiveinvestortips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passiveinvestortips LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviswatts1234 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. http

My guest today has been a commercial broker for over 23 years, representing businesses as they lease, buy, and sell office, industrial, medical, cannabis and retail space.  He’s also part of a team developing over $150M in hotels across the country, and today he’s going to delve into the dynamic world of commercial real estate and share his unique perspective and insights on leasing and investing in today’s market. Bill will share his favorite asset classes and reveal the ones that are struggling. Bill Himmelstein has been featured in magazines, won numerous awards, and is a seasoned real estate investor. Find out more: www.tagcommercialbroker.com Bill@tagcommercialbroker.com 773-220-8910 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 in

My guest today is an expert on squatters and how to prevent, detect, and eject them. You may have seen his viral video “I Stole a House” which details how squatters exploit the system for illicit financial gain. It got tens of millions of views across all platforms, and led him to be a guest on Dr. Phil and NewsNation, as well as features on Fox News and Joe Rogan. George McCleary is here today to discuss the squatting epidemic, as well as related crimes like deed fraud. Both are hot-button issues that affect all homeowners and rental property owners nationwide, and not just in liberal jurisdictions. Special Links: www.titlefrauddefender.com - title monitoring starting at $2.25/month www.squatterdefender.com - $199 online course  Promo code: RPOAM instagram.com/mrd_portland facebook.com/MrdPortland linkedin.com/in/georgemccleary youtube.com/@georgemcclearyMRD tiktok.com/@mrd_portland x.com/mcclearyRE  Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single fam

My guests today started with $2,000 in their bank account and turned that into a $300 million multifamily apartment portfolio. Palmy and Nancy Kitti are here today to delve into the behind-the-scenes secrets of their wealth building strategy. We discuss how important fundraising is to their success, and discuss a major setback they encountered early in their entrepreneurial career. Find out more: jumpstartapartments.com dailyinvestorleadflow.com/opt-in Instagram: instagram.com/thekittisisters 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

It always amazes me how many real estate investors are still doing their own year-end taxes, or they’re working with a tax preparer who doesn’t specialize in real estate. While hiring an expert to do your taxes can be expensive, it’s much preferable to the alternative, which is not maximizing the powerful tax benefits you receive from investing in real estate. My guest today is a profit first accountant who has saved her clients over $1 billion in taxes.  Shauna The Tax Goddess is going to share the top tax saving strategies for real estate investors. We’ll be discussing cost segregation, real estate professional status, and the differences between short-term rental and long-term rental taxation. Shauna is also going to share some strategies that many investors aren’t even aware of, such as paying your children, renting out your personal residence for less than 14 days tax-free, and writing off your dog. Find out more: Phone number: 602-357-3275 taxgoddess.com To book a call, here is the link to the growth te

As a real estate investor you may have noticed that it has gotten a lot more difficult to acquire financing for your projects. That’s why it’s so important to build your lender relationships. Often, it is these relationships that will help you find creative and workable solutions for sourcing and maintaining your loans. Today, I’m thrilled to speak with Bobby Fisher, who has helped me source many of my loans under some challenging circumstances. Bobby is a top West Michigan area commercial loan producer and has expansive experience in commercial real estate and commercial real estate development lending. He’s also the Vice President of Commercial Loans at West Shore Bank. Today we discuss how lenders perceive investment opportunities, why it’s so important to cultivate your lender relationships early, and the importance of creativity in structuring a loan. Find out more: https://www.westshorebank.com bobbyf@westshorebank.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything f

This apartment investing panel discussion was recorded live at the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference sponsored by the RPOA. Thanks for joining us today on this apartment investing panel discussion where we will be exploring the unique challenges and opportunities associated with multifamily and apartment investing. You’ll be hearing from three panelists who own, operate and asset manage apartments, and we’ll be offering practical insights on maximizing returns, managing risks, and scaling your portfolio effectively. Now, let’s meet our panel. Anthony Chara is a seasoned real estate investor with over 22 years of experience. He has owned or managed several successful multi-million dollar companies during that period, and owns and/or has syndicated approximately 1,600 apartment units around the country. He has also mentored several thousand aspiring real estate investors. Nick Wyma is the Director of Property Management with Wyma Properties and Lakeside Real Estate Services, which owns and manages ov

There seems to be a lot of fear in the commercial real estate world about the amount of distress in commercial office buildings. In San Francisco, a Market Street tower that was purchased for $62 million in 2016 was recently sold for $6.6 million. That’s a 90% haircut! But where many see distress and ruin, my guest today sees opportunity. Scott Sherman of Torose Equities is actively acquiring office buildings and retail spaces at a time when many are hesitant to do so. Scott is here today to discuss his strategy for identifying, buying and financing distressed trophy assets in the office and retail space in high-entry barrier markets such as Miami, Tampa, and other US cities. Find out more: https://toroseequities.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

Today we’re going to talk about real estate development and how you might benefit from this strategy. Darcy Marler is the author of “Land Development as a Profitable Investment” and he’s here today to share why he believes development is the NEXT BIG THING in real estate investing. Darcy is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of diverse real estate experience. He’s done everything including small to large land development projects, short- and long-term rentals, and successful fix-and-flip ventures. Find out more: www.darcymarler.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

One of the biggest expenses in owning rental property is the cost of utilities—electric, gas, water, sewer and trash. The better we understand these costs and how to control them, the greater our profit potential can be. Often, tenants are responsible for paying their own utilities, but many owners pay these costs on behalf of the tenants because of how the systems are split and billed by the various providers. Today, we discuss how owners can maximize ROI through submetering (the practice of installing individual meters for utilities (such as water, electricity, or gas) in rental units or properties) and utility billing with Kelly Koontz, President of Submeter Solutions. Find out more: submetersolutions.com/podcast sales@submetersolutions.com (425) 228-6831 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 inv

My guest today was $75,000 in debt when he first used his credit card to purchase his first rental property. Today, he owns and manages hundreds of properties through his virtual management company. Steven Andrews just released his book “The New American Dream: A Simple Roadmap to Purchasing Investment Properties” and he’s here today to share his key steps to jumpstart your real estate business, scale your investments, and avoid common pitfalls. Today we discuss why TODAY is the right time to jumpstart your real estate business, as well as essential tips for overcoming challenges, fears, and self-doubt. Steven also shares the 6 questions you need to ask yourself before entering into real estate partnerships, the top 3 creative methods for financing your properties and your dreams, and the top 4 things you need to know about local ordinances, codes, and procedures before getting into the rental business. Steven also talks about his half-million-dollar giveaway and how you might be able to participate. Find out

My guest today got his start in real estate as a high school student attending foreclosure auctions at the courthouse steps in Memphis, TN. Since then, he’s completed over 1,000 real estate transactions worth over $250 million including wholesales, flips, new builds, custom homes, vacant land and just about anything else you can imagine. Brock Holliman is here today to discuss his career as well as his current “Build 2 Rent” strategy. Brock will share his strategy of building new homes both for retail buyers and renters. Find out more: Instagram: @follow.brock Facebook: @follow.brock https://www.mynewrental.com/invest https://www.brock1.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.rcbas

My guest today believes that mobile home communities are a vital part of the solution to today’s housing affordability crisis. Sam Hales is the Founder of Saratoga Group, which has over $300 million in assets under management. Saratoga Group was founded in 2011 and is exclusively focused on the purchase, revitalization, and operation of mobile home communities. Today, Sam discusses the benefits of investing in manufactured housing, and the steps he took to vertically integrate his growing company. Find out more: invest@saratogagroup.com www.saratogagroup.com sam@saratogagroup.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