Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

My guest today was able to overcome incredible challenges to build a $100 million roofing company, and today he shares his inspirational story. Dustin Gutkowski overcame homelessness at the age of 14 and went on to build a business empire with Results Roofing, reaching an astonishing $100 million in just four years. Dustin’s guiding principle, "Impact Over Income" reflects not only in his business success but also in the lives he has positively influenced. Find out more: Instagram: @dustingutkowskiRR Facebook: @dustingutkowski YouTube: Dustin Gutkowski 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

My guest today became a millionaire at the age of 28 by cracking the code on student housing. Ryan Chaw figured out how to double and triple his rental income with his co-living and student housing investment model while working a full-time job. Now, after acquiring fifteen properties he has been able to fully replace his pharmacist’s salary with his rental cash flow. Find out more: www.newbierealestateinvesting.com/guide https://www.youtube.com/@ryanchaw1 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

When it comes to real estate investing, there are two types of investors – those who choose to actively find, fund, and manage their portfolio, and those who prefer to take a more passive role and let other professionals handle the work and time commitment. My guest today has taken on a more active role in buying properties to rehab and rent, while creating opportunities for investors to generate passive income. Jason Engelman is the CEO of Freaky Fast Home Buyers & Investments, which currently manages $35 million in assets in six different states including Georgia, Texas, and Ohio. Find out more: Check out our website! www.freakyfastinvestments.com If you would like more information, use the form below and our investor relations team will be sure to reach out. https://forms.monday.com/forms/9f4da2e9f9d915d92cf0b1807429de49?r=use1 To message our team directly, send us an email to: info@freakyfasthomebuyers.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

My guest today is concerned with the structural integrity of your home and your rental properties. RK Bob Brown is known as “The Dirt Whisperer”, and he’s renowned for his deep understanding of foundations and his ability to address complex issues with ease. Bob is also the author of the book "Foundation Repair Secrets: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Save Thousands." Bob’s wisdom centers around empowering owners with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity of their properties. Find out more: https://foundationrepairsecrets.com/ Foundation Repair Secrets (book) Social media @Dirt Whisperer 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

My guest today is an expert in foreclosures and will be sharing tips on how you can craft a foreclosure strategy when working with owners who find themselves in that distressing situation. DJ Olojo is a real estate investor, realtor, and author of the book “The Foreclosure Fix: 12 Proven Steps to Beat the Bank, Escape Foreclosure, and Turn Your Property into a Profitable Asset”. Based in Atlanta, DJ has a mission to help one million homeowners navigate foreclosure. Today he’s shares how he works with homeowners who are in foreclosure and negotiates with their lender to help them out. DJ also purchases the note and becomes the lender himself. Find out more: www.theforeclosurefix.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/djolojo/ https://www.facebook.com/Djolojo/ https://twitter.com/dj_olojo https://www.instagram.com/dj_olojo/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeclosureFix 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 of you know my guest today from the incredibly popular Real Estate Podcast the “Jake & Gino Show”. Gino Barbaro has over 2,000 multifamily units and $250 million in assets under management. He’s also a best-selling author of three books, and with his partner Jake, they’ve helped their students close on over 68,000 units & $4 billion in deal volume. Gino was last on the show in 2018, and shares an incredible update on how his business and goals have changed in the past six years. Find out more: https://jakeandgino.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

As real estate investors, we are always looking for ways to save on our yearly IRS tax bill, and cost segregation is one of the most powerful methods available to us. Today we have Erik Oliver from Cost Segregation Authority on the show.  Erik will be explaining how you can leverage cost segregation to save on your taxes, as well as energy credits that you need to be aware of. The concepts Erik explains in this episode are very powerful and will save you money. Find out more: https://costsegauthority.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

The Midwest REI Conference was a huge success and we were able to catch up with our friend Ramond Harris II. You may remember Ramond as the Detroit flipper, wholesaler and rehabber who shared his story in episodes #168, #225 & #334 while we brainstormed ways for him to fix his broken business model and get rid of three trucks that were costing him over $25,000 per year in debt payments. This episode was recorded at the RPOA’s 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference in Grand Rapids where we were joined by Justin Workman for an exciting mastermind session to discuss his real estate businesses as well as his FedEx routes and new business prospects on the horizon. For those of you who remember Ramond from past episodes, I know you’ll be incredibly impressed by his progress and experience. You can contact Ramond through email at ramond.harris@yahoo.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

Today we’re going to talk about franchising. In simple terms, franchising is a business in which the owner licenses the operations, products, branding and knowledge in exchange for a franchise fee. Many real estate investors are also drawn to franchising because of it’s entrepreneurial aspects and the ability to create passive income and financial freedom. And my guest today, Lance Graulich, is considered the “King of Franchising”. Lance has over 25 years of experience with companies such as TGI Fridays, Wingstop, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Pinkbox Doughnuts in Las Vegas. Lance also hosts the popular podcast “Eye on Franchising”.  Find out more: https://www.zorakle.net/assessment/welcome/ionfranchising Instagram: @lance.graulich All other platforms: Lance Graulich 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

Anyone who owns rental property can tell you that one of the systems you must pay attention to is your heating and air conditioning system—commonly referred to as your HVAC system. Today we talk with an expert on HVAC systems who shares practical tips for choosing the right one for your property, finding the best HVAC contractor, and rebates and incentives that might be available in your area. Howard Bynder is the Founder of The Bee Heat and AC, a well-known Colorado-based HVAC company focused on an educational, zero-pressure approach to helping homeowners get the best and most reliable HVAC system for their homes. Find out more: https://youtube.com/thehvacdopeshow www.thebeehvac.com 877-6THE BEE 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

Today we’re going to discuss the build-to-rent model. Build-to-rent, also known as BTR, is an emerging trend that has been gaining significant traction in recent years. It involves the construction of purpose-built residential properties with the sole intention of renting them out to tenants rather than selling them as individual units. This innovative approach to housing offers numerous advantages for both investors and tenants alike. And here to discuss the BTR model is Bethany Finch of American Made Home Solutions. Find out more: https://americanmadehomesolutions.ac-page.com/btr-ebook LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-finch-amhs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanMadeHomeSolutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-made-home-solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanmadehomesolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmericanMadeHomeSolutions 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

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held TODAY and TOMORROW - February 22nd through 23rd - right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today.  If you’re investing in Grand Rapids and West Michigan, you definitely don’t want to miss this one! Ryan Kilpatrick from Flywheel Community Development Services will be presenting on “Opportunities for Housing Growth in West Michigan” Ryan’s presentation will be tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd at 4 pm. Once again you don’t want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held TODAY and TOMORROW, February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.  You can also purchase tickets at the door.  We're on the 2nd floor adjacent to the Grand River.   See you there!

Today we’re going to talk about investing in laundry facilities. This is a unique asset class with a huge potential for success, yet few understand how to gain entry into this type of investment. Sam Wilson has been an active investor for more than a decade in self storage, parking, multifamily properties/apartments, single family homes and RV resorts. His focus now is solely in the laundry facility space. Sam is the CEO of Bricken Investment Group and the host of the daily podcast “How To Scale Commercial Real Estate”. Find out more: brickeninvestmentgroup.com or check out Sam's Podcast "How to Scale Commercial Real Estate" 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

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Maria Giordano will be our featured speaker on “Investing with NO Limits”.  This presentation will be for those of you who are struggling to navigate the real estate market but you can’t seem to find the right deal. Maria’s presentation will be Thursday, February 22nd at 4pm Once again you don’t want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

Hello everyone, we have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Katie Johnson will be featured in our special Short-Term Rental panel called “The Banning of Short-Term Rentals…From the Beginning to the End”.  If you’ve been paying attention to the controversy surrounding short-term rentals in West Michigan, then you definitely don’t want to miss this panel. Katie’s panel on Short-Term Rental Regulation will be Friday, February 23rd at 1:30pm. Once again you don’t want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

One of the consequences of the rapid rise in interest rates over the past year and a half, has been the difficulty in finding suitable loans for commercial real estate. There’s just not enough funds available at terms that pencil out. My guest today is going to help us make sense of the commercial real estate lending options that are currently available, and how he’s seeing deals getting done in today’s environment. He’ll also share his perspectives on market cycles in multifamily and commercial real estate. Maxwell Wu is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fulcrum Lending Corporation, a digital lender for the modern investor. Maxwell has managed and underwritten billions of dollars in commercial real estate. Find out more: https://www.fulcrumlendingcorp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwelljwu/ 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

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Kate Stoermer will be leading a special breakout session for Short-Term Rental Investors called “State of the State: A Data-Driven Analysis of the Short-Term Rental Market”. Plus, Kate will be joining the round-table discussion on Short-Term Rental Management Strategies. Kate’s Round-Table discussion on Short-Term Rental Property Management will be Thursday, February 22ndat 4pm.  Kate’s State of the State: Data-Driven Analysis of the Short-Term Rental Market will be Friday, February 23rd at 9am. Once again you don’t want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

Over the past year and a half, the unprecedented rise in interest rates has had many ripple effects across the commercial real estate investing world. These ripple effects have put many investments that were made in the past two to three years in jeopardy. Today we discuss those ripple effects and how preferred equity is being used to bolster the capital stack on new acquisitions or provide rescue funds for projects that are struggling due to increased costs. And I can think of no better person to help us make sense of this than friend of the show Paul Moore. You’ve seen Paul’s articles on Bigger Pockets, and he’s been on the show many times. Today Paul talks about preferred equity, and how it’s being used to bring additional funds into many different types of projects. Paul is the founder and managing partner of Wellings Capital, and a best-selling author on multifamily and self-storage. Find out more: www.wellingscapital.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

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. Scott Meyers will be our featured speaker on “Self-Storage Investing: Proven Strategies for Success” Scott will be speaking Thursday, February 22 at 4 pm.  And you definitely don’t want to miss his presentation. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

Many real estate investors prefer to be passive and avoid the many responsibilities of owning and managing properties. You can do this by becoming a limited partner in a syndication, which affords you the tax benefits and profit participation of owning real estate, without the headaches of actually taking care of the investment. But investing in a syndication as a limited partner can be a daunting task. How do you know if you can trust the operator, understand the asset class, or even make a profit when all is said and done. My guest today advises limited partners on existing and future investments, and today he’s going to help us understand how to properly vet LP investments in the grand scheme of our portfolios. Aleksey Chernobelskiy has underwritten and overseen $10 billion in commercial real estate portfolios in his previous position with STORE Capital. Lately, Aleksey has had many conversations with limited partner investors who are receiving capital calls from their sponsors. We’re going to discuss how he advises his clients to respond. Find out more: https://lplessons.substack.com/p/top-15-syndication-mistakes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chernobelskiy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chernobelskiy 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