Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Luxury real estate is evolving, and my guest today, Stephen Petasky, is leading the charge. As Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, he’s redefining high-end vacation homeownership through innovative co-ownership models, managing $100M+ in luxury properties across six countries.

From restoring historic estates in Italy to leading $1B+ developments like the Four Seasons Las Vegas, Stephen is m...

Real estate investing offers one of the most powerful paths to building long-term wealth—but for many, getting started feels overwhelming. Sayam Ibrahim knows that struggle firsthand. After quitting his job the week of his wedding, he went all in on real estate and never looked back. Today, he’s closed over 1,400 transactions totaling more than $250 million in deals.

Success in business and real estate isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about disrupting industries, embracing failure, and taking bold action. 

Jeremy Delk knows this better than anyone. From day trading as a teenager to building Delk Enterprises, a diversified investment firm with holdings in real estate, biotech, technology, and consumer brands, he’s made a career out of spotting opportunit...

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 mill...

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 appro...

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 i...

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 l...

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 multif...

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...

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...

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 experti...

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 Princip...

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 Threefol...

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 th...

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 Note...

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...

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

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 sp...

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 Ra...