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

September 2, 2025 24 mins
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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In this episode, we sit down with an investor who's building a rental portfolio the smart—and simple—way.

With a full-time job and real estate as his side business, he's focused on buying high-quality, move-in-ready homes in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

These are properties in desirable school districts that need just a little TLC, not a full-blown rehab. He only buy rentals he’d be comfortable living in himself.

We dive into his crit...
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Hawk Mikado shares his experience renting properties by the room and how he doubled his cash flow using this strategy.

We discuss why he prefers renting to people staying just a few months instead of locking in year-long leases, how he chooses the perfect properties, and the ideal number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

Hawk also shares how he manages everything remotely, even while living in a different state. And of course, we dig into t...
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On this episode, Jason shares his journey into college rentals and reveals the strategy behind his success. 

Jason breaks down what makes a great college rental, from targeting safe, student-friendly neighborhoods to dialing in the ideal bed/bath ratio.

We dive into how he screens tenants, whether he uses individual or joint leases, and the unique methods he uses to fill vacancies fast, without turning his properties into the party h...
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Jeremy's income can vary from month to month. He never knows how much money he will earn. He occasionally has a bad month where he earns no income.

In the good months, his paycheck covers his bills, but in the bad months, his rental income is there to cover his bills.

On this episode, Jeremy shares how he generates over $7,000 monthly gross income with just a few rental properties.

We talk about how Jeremy started by house hacking whi...
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Dennis shares that when he started buying rentals, he was a barber charging $13 for haircuts.

On this episode, Dennis walks us through how he built his rental portfolio.

Dennis shares how he saved the down payment money to buy his first rental, and the mistakes he made purchasing that property.

Dennis also shares how the mistakes he made buying his first property helped him buy a better property for his next rental property.

We discuss...
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