Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane

Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane

Inspiring interviews with everyday people that are generating passive income by investing in rental properties. On each episode, we talk to a landlord about how they found and purchased their rental properties, how they financed them, and issues they face with property management, and managing tenants. Make sure you follow the show. A new episode is released every Tuesday.

Episodes

October 7, 2025 27 mins
Max Emory was crushing it with the BRRRR strategy on duplexes. His system was working, steady cash flow, solid equity gains, and growing confidence as an investor. But like many of us, Max wanted to scale up.

He heard that buying bigger properties would accelerate his success — until it didn’t.

When Max bought a 6-unit and a 3-unit, things started to fall apart. The deals didn’t perform the way he expected, and he ended up losing a l...
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Jon Paddol is a regular guy who has quietly built a solid rental portfolio. He started at 24, renting out rooms to friends, and looking back, he wishes he had bought even more properties when he was in his 20s.

On this episode, Jon shares how he transitioned from renting to friends to screening actual tenants, and what that experience taught him.

He also talks about how he only buys properties in a very tight area, close to where he ...
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Chris Heller’s rental journey started more than three decades ago, and the secret to his success has been patience.

Year after year, his tenants paid down his mortgages while his properties quietly appreciated. Over time, he sold off smaller rentals and traded up to bigger, more valuable ones, building lasting wealth along the way.

In this episode, Chris shares how recognizing market cycles has given him an edge, allowing him to sell...
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Luca and Mat have built a rental portfolio by repeatedly buying condos in the same complex. They know the floor plans, understand the values, and can move quickly when a new unit hits the market, giving them a huge advantage over other buyers.

A new train line is being built nearby, drastically reducing the commute time to the city center. Luca and Mat believe the neighborhood is poised for growth once the station opens, and they’ve...
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When Joe first started investing, he thought what he wanted most was time freedom. But over time, he realized what he really wanted was flexibility, and his rental income has given him just that.

.In the past year alone, Joe has added four new properties to his portfolio. On this episode, he shares how he found those deals, how he financed them, and the creative ways he’s used a HELOC to fund purchases.

We also talk about how he’s ap...
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When Greg Zessin first started buying rentals, he went after deals that looked like they would produce strong cash flow on paper. Some months, the numbers worked great, but other months, unexpected repairs or tenant issues wiped out his profits.

Over time, Greg realized that not all cash flow is created equal. He shifted his strategy to focus only on properties that provide steady, consistent income.

On this episode, Greg shares what...
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Most real estate investors assume buying existing rentals is the fastest path to cash flow. But what if you could build them cheaper, and end up with a property that performs better long-term? That’s exactly what Tyler Casey discovered.

On this episode, Tyler breaks down the strategy that’s allowing him to out-build the market. He shares why the right floor plan can be a game-changer, how repeating the same blueprint cuts costs and ...
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Jason Hull retired at just 46 years old and now spends most of the year traveling with his wife in search of the perfect climate. His lifestyle is funded by his rental income.

But Jason didn’t get there overnight. He started out buying foreclosures, fixing them up, and renting them out.

When COVID hit, everything changed—labor shortages, material shortages, and rising costs made his strategy nearly impossible. Instead of giving up, J...
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With his job as a garbage man, Jeff Taz doesn’t get paid if he doesn’t work, so having another source of income was critical. Over the years, Jeff has faced some tough situations where his rental income allowed him to take time off without stressing about paying the bills.

On this episode, Jeff shares how he built his portfolio by sticking to a simple strategy, buying one property a year. We talk about how he saved for down payments...
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Nick Disney has tried it all: high-end rentals, low-end rentals, and everything in between. Over the years, he’s figured out exactly what type of property makes him the most money with the least hassle.

On this episode, Nick shares the type of property, neighborhood, and price range that consistently performs well for him.

We talk about the mistakes he made when chasing slightly higher returns on different types of properties, and ho...
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Scott lives in an area where the average rental property costs around $600,000, making it tough to find anything that cash flows. 

Instead of giving up, Scott got creative.

On this episode, Scott shares how he’s been able to pick up properties way below market value, and how he’s been able to make money on deals, even if they don’t work as long-term rentals. 

We break down the numbers on one of his recent deals, and talk through the d...
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Chase Bauer appeared on the podcast last year, sharing how he built a rental portfolio that brought in $20,000 a month in profit.

Today, he's back—and his monthly rental profit has jumped to $28,000.

On this episode, we figure out exactly how he did it.

Chase shares how he’s finding deals in today’s market, financing new purchases, and using strategies to grow his rental income faster.

We break down the numbers on one of his recent dea...
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RC was self-employed his whole life—so when it came time to retire, he wouldn't have a traditional pension to fall back on. Instead, he decided to create his own.

On this episode, RC shares how he started buying rentals in his 20s and built a personal pension plan with rental properties.

Today, his rentals pay for his entire lifestyle, including traveling the world and living life on his terms.

We talk about how he got started, where ...
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On this episode, Caeli Ridge breaks down how to buy a rental property using a DSCR loan — a type of financing where the lender doesn’t care about your personal income.
  • No tax returns.
  • No pay stubs.
  • No bank statements.

Instead, the loan is based on the income the property will generate. Caeli walks us through real examples of what kind of purchase price and rent numbers make a deal work, how lenders determine expected rent, and...
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Carlo shares his strategies for increasing rental profits by cutting expenses and increasing revenue.

We dive into how he keeps a close eye on market rents to make sure his properties are always priced competitively — and how he decides when and how much to raise rent.

Carlo also reveals his biggest expense as a landlord, and the smart ways he delays or avoids it altogether.

You’ll learn tips on automating rent increases, saving money...
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David and Rachel Sugg are living proof that you don’t need to start with a ton of money to build a life of freedom through real estate.

In this episode, they share their incredible journey of walking away from their W2 jobs and building a rental portfolio that gives them both financial independence and the freedom to travel and live life on their own terms.

They break down the creative strategies they used to maximize income on each ...
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In this episode, Scott Curry shares the tough lessons from his first rental property—where things went wrong and how he turned it around. 

We break down what he learned, what he's doing differently now, and why he’s focused on 5-bedroom homes with land.

Scott talks about the pros and cons of buying larger properties, how he manages tenant responsibilities like lawn care, and why land has become a key part of his strategy.

We also dive...
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Kevin Karagias shares why he isn’t worried about today’s cash flow. Instead, he’s playing the long game—buying properties he knows will pay off as rents rise, values appreciate, and tenants pay down his mortgages.

Kevin walks us through his portfolio and the key factors he looks for in a neighborhood. He also explains how he reinvests his cash flow to accelerate his growth, and why he believes time is the real secret to building wea...
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Larry Myer has been investing in rental properties for more than 40 years — and he’s seen it all.

In this conversation, Larry shares the lessons that have stood the test of time, the mistakes he’s learned from, and the strategies that still work today.

We talk about how a mentor helped him get started in the right direction and why having someone to guide you can be a game-changer in real estate.

Larry also dives into a unique strateg...
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In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Hutnik, a Realtor who took his career to the next level—and used it as a launchpad for financial freedom.

Kevin shares how he focused on mastering his real estate sales business, increased his income through commissions, and then took a disciplined approach: saving those checks to buy rental properties with cash.

We delve into the mindset behind owning properties free and clear, and why that pr...
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