If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or side hustler looking for new ways to make money, scale your business, or turn your side hustle into a business, we've got something for you. We'll be interviewing successful entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into reality. We'll learn how they did it and what they wish they'd known before they started their businesses. Your host, Ryan DeMent, has unique insights built by 25 years of experience in the financial industry and several failed businesses. So if you're looking for new ways to make money, scale your business, or turn your side hustle into a business… then this podcast is for you!
Why do so many real estate investors fail—even in booming markets? In this episode, Ryan unpacks personal stories and hard lessons to help you dodge the costly mistakes and win big in 2025. From overleveraging and contractor issues to new market trends and practical advice for building your team, this episode provides you with real, actionable steps.
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Are you looking for the best real estate exit strategies as a cash buyer in 2025? This episode dives into the top three ways successful investors maximize profit: BRRR, DSCR loan refinancing, and 1031 exchanges. You’ll learn how to avoid costly mistakes, unlock new deal opportunities, and make smarter decisions with your capital.
Ryan shares insider tips on:
Defining a true cash buyer in today’s market
Using DSCR loans and creativ...
Real estate investors lose thousands every year because they misunderstand DSCR and fix-and-flip financing.
In this episode, Ryan DeMent reveals how to:
Calculate your DSCR ratio correctly
Avoid appraisals and draw schedule disasters
Vet your general contractors the right way
Use performance bonds to protect your projects
If you’re tired of surprises at closing or struggling to stay profitable, this episode gives you the tools t...
Tired of watching deals fall through because you can’t find cash buyers?
In this week’s episode, Ryan DeMent explains how to scale your wholesaling business using DSCR loans, fix-and-flip financing, and bridge loans — and how to earn legitimate referral income while doing it.
You’ll learn:
How to structure assignments so lenders approve them
What to do when an appraisal comes in low
How to identify qualified buyers fast
How to bu...
Most real estate wholesalers are stuck chasing cash buyers — and it’s killing their consistency.
In this episode, Ryan DeMent reveals how to use DSCR loans, fix & flip financing, and bridge loans to close more deals, protect your assignment fees, and add an extra income stream through referral commissions.
You’ll learn:
Why 85% of “cash buyers” aren’t really using cash
How to structure deals that close faster and smoother
How to...
Most real estate wholesalers live and die by cash buyers, but what if that’s holding you back?
In this episode, Ryan DeMent exposes why ignoring DSCR loans could be the reason your deals stall out. You’ll hear how to use DSCR financing to close faster, protect your assignment fees, and stop leaving money on the table.
Learn what lenders really look for, how to qualify your buyers fast, and why adding DSCR loans to your toolbox gi...
In this episode, Ryan exposes the biggest mistakes investors and wholesalers make with DSCR loans, mistakes that can kill your cash flow or blow up your deals. From understanding loan terms to protecting your assignment fee, this episode gives you the insider perspective to avoid costly errors and close with confidence.
What you’ll learn:
Why a DSCR ratio of 1.0 is a losing game
How to lock in your assignment fee so you actually g...
Cash buyers are great… until they’re not. In this episode, I’m breaking down how wholesalers can close more deals with DSCR loans and finally stop stressing over whether a buyer will show up at closing.
You’ll hear how DSCR loans:
Protect your assignment fee
Expand your buyer pool beyond just “all cash” investors
Speed up closings without burying you in paperwork
If you’re tired of chasing buyers and ready to scale smarter, thi...
You’ve been lied to about DSCR loans, and it’s costing investors time, money, and opportunities.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the five biggest DSCR myths that are keeping people stuck, broke, and frustrated. We’ll cover:
Why a 1.0 DSCR ratio is a trap (and the real sweet spot you should aim for)
The truth about personal guarantees (yes, you’re still on the hook)
Why aren't all DSCR loans created equal
How first-time invest...
Should you buy a home first or start with your first rental? In this episode, Ryan pulls back the curtain on why buying a house first could be your biggest mistake. Learn how DSCR loans work, what ratios matter, and why numbers, not opinions, should drive your decision.
🎙️ Listen in if you want practical strategies, raw truth, and a faith-driven mindset for building a portfolio that lasts.
Most investors turn to their local bank or credit union for a DSCR loan, only to get blindsided. Suddenly, they’re asked for tax returns, W2s, pay stubs, and bank statements — and worse, that “DSCR loan” ends up on their personal credit report.
In this episode, I break down the truth about DSCR loans:
✅ Why banks and credit unions don’t actually offer true DSCR loans
✅ How these “fake DSCRs” can wreck your debt-to-income ratio...
Most people assume buying your first home is easier than buying your first rental, but that’s not true. In this episode, I break down why real estate investors have an easier path with DSCR loans, why the numbers matter more than personal income, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes that lead to negative cash flow.
Whether you’re on the fence about buying a home or jumping into rentals, this episode will challenge what you thought ...
Hitting the wall with your lender because your debt-to-income ratio is too high? You’re not alone. Most investors max out between 4–10 properties when they rely solely on conventional loans.
In this episode, I reveal how DSCR refinancing can pull those loans off your personal credit, free up your DTI, and give you room to grow your portfolio without drowning in paperwork or delays.
We’ll break down:
How DSCR refinancing works (and...
Want to own 10+ properties without wrecking your credit or drowning in paperwork?
In this episode, I break down how to use DSCR loans creatively, including portfolio and blanket loan options, to scale your rental portfolio faster. We’ll cover:
The real difference between portfolio vs. blanket DSCR loans
How to cross-collateralize equity to acquire more properties
The hidden costs & penalties you must know before signing
What len...
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your business?
In this episode, I break down 3 money mistakes that are quietly destroying your business and how to fix them before they cost you everything.
We’ll dig into:
Why a scarcity mindset is keeping you stuck in survival mode
The costly pricing and spending habits that drain growth
How to shift into an abundance mindset so your business can thrive
This isn’t just theory, I’m sharing the rea...
Ever tried pulling cash out of a rental property with a DSCR loan only to get slammed by delays, lowball appraisals, and lender drama? You're not alone. Most investors are stuck in a broken system.
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down a new way to do DSCR cash outs that skips the physical appraisal and lets you close in 7 days or less. Yep, it’s real and it could save you weeks of waiting and mountains of stress.
You’ll learn:
...The truth about DSCR loans nobody told you? Most real estate investors assume these loans protect them from personal liability—but that assumption can wreck your portfolio. In this episode, we uncover what banks, brokers, and most “experts” won’t tell you about DSCR loans.
You’ll discover:
The real difference between recourse and non-recourse DSCR loans
Why most DSCR loans still make you personally liable
What “bad boy carve-outs” ...
What banks aren’t telling you about DSCR loans... but I will.
Everyone says DSCR loans are the key to scaling your rental portfolio without wrecking your credit. But if you follow the wrong lender’s rules, you’ll end up overleveraged, stuck in a deal, and locked in just like a traditional loan.
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the DSCR loan pitfalls no one else is talking about:
W‑2 and DTI myths: it’s not just about income docum...
What if you could own 50+ rental properties—and your personal credit never took a hit?
Most investors hit a wall after 4 to 6 deals. Why? Because traditional banks kill your momentum with DTI limits and outdated rules.
In this episode of Chasing Financial Freedom, I’m breaking down the DSCR loan strategy—how to scale your real estate portfolio without compromising your credit or your values.
✅ Inside This Episode:
Why most inve...
Three days before closing, our house deal collapsed. One mistake, thousands gone, and a wave of financial pressure I didn’t see coming.
In this real and raw episode of Chasing Financial Freedom, I open up about what it’s like to hustle through heartbreak and what that pressure taught me about business, mindset, and faith. If you’re running a side hustle, growing a business, or just trying to breathe under the weight of it all, this ...
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For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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