REIA Radio

In this episode of REIA Radio, Ted and Owen recap their wild week at the REI Summit—from awkward rickshaw rides and ranch-related humiliation to game-changing insights from high-level investors. They unpack the best breakout sessions, including Byron Thompson’s unforgettable talk on burnout and mindset, and reflect on how to juggle family, business, and burnout without losing your mind (or your liver). They also dive into the diffe...

In Episode 218 of REIA Radio, we dive into the story of Nikki Klugh—a powerhouse interior designer, military spouse, investor, and community builder. From humble beginnings in Houston to becoming a finalist for San Diego Woman of the Year, Nikki shares how she transitioned from decorating rooms as a hobby to remodeling entire homes and spearheading multi-million-dollar real estate deals.

You’ll hear how a neighbor's o...

In this week’s REIA Radio Rundown, Ted and Owen get real about one of the most brutal realities in real estate: contractors who don’t finish what they start. From broken promises and busted timelines to blue tape nightmares and punch list purgatory, they lay out the chaos that happens when the last 10% of a project becomes a never-ending saga.

They unpack what really grinds their gears—like watching a deal stall because so...

In this raw and wide-ranging episode, we sit down with Tarl Yarber — real estate investor, strategic networker, and co-founder of the Limitless Expo — to talk about the grind, the ego traps, and the wake-up calls that come from chasing "success" in this business. Tarl opens up about building and scaling his flipping business to the point where it became a prison, why most investors design their business before designing t...

In this episode of The Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted dive into the gritty details of a 12-unit (formerly 15-unit) multifamily deal that didn’t make the cut—but left behind a whole lot of insight. From water intrusion headaches and flood zones to mold, HVAC replacements, roof issues, and renovation math that just doesn’t pencil out, this episode is the real-life breakdown of when to walk away. They also touch on Airbnb headaches...

In this jaw-dropping episode of REIA Radio, we sit down with Jerry Banks—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author of "Eat Sh*t and Smile"—for one of the most unforgettable interviews we’ve ever recorded.

From escaping Vietnam under a fake engagement to flipping his first house at 15, Jerry's story is filled with insane pivots, painful failures, and major wins. We dig deep into his journey from small-town Iowa to...

In this week’s Real Estate Rundown, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch serve up one of their rawest, most relatable episodes yet. From Airbnb headaches and POA deals gone sideways, to hilarious law school graduation stories and shoutouts to local legends like Bud Crawford, this episode covers it all.

Ted opens up about a deal falling apart at the closing table thanks to a last-minute POA switch, and Owen reminds us why appreciation trumps ...

In this episode of REIA Radio, we dive into the unconventional journey of Jordan Downey—from bagging ice at his family’s plant and managing 10,000 hogs a day at Hormel, to becoming a CPA, tax firm partner, and savvy real estate investor. Jordan shares what it really takes to become a partner in a firm, how he learned to work smarter with his clients (and out-negotiate the other side), and why real estate is one of the best tax stra...

This week on the REIA Radio Real Estate Rundown, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch get real about mindset shifts, personal growth, and what it takes to level up—both in business and in life. From burning the boats to battling imposter syndrome, this episode is packed with vulnerable, no-filter conversations that every investor (and human) can relate to.

Owen teases the upcoming interview with CPA and real estate investor Jordan Downey—kno...

In this episode of REIA Radio, we sit down with Abe Garcia—a former auto industry veteran turned real estate agent and investor—to hear how he made the leap from selling cars to selling homes… and ultimately stacking up his first two deals through creative financing. Abe opens up about leaving behind the dealership grind to spend more time with his kids, why his first deal nearly turned into a disaster (involving frozen pipes and a...

In this Real Estate Rundown episode, Owen and Ted get real about the ups, downs, and hilarity that come with being a full-time investor. From holding a full-grown kid Simba-style at a Supernovas game to reliving a trainwreck of a flip that never should’ve happened, this episode’s a mix of laughs and hard-earned lessons.

They break down why your first deal matters more than your fifth, the pitfalls of chasing cheap properties, and wh...

Terry Shanahan is back on REIA Radio—and this time, we’re not just celebrating growth. After amassing over 200 doors in under three years, Terry opens up about what happens after you hit your goals. Spoiler: it's not all mailbox money and freedom.

From inherited tenant disasters and surprise $19K trash liens to burnout and “door count delusion,” Terry shares the raw, unfiltered lessons he’s learned about portfolio opt...

In this episode of REIA Radio, Ted and Owen sit down (again) with one of the most downloaded guests in the show's history—Terry Shanahan. Terry originally wowed listeners on Episode 46 with his lightning-fast portfolio growth, and now he’s back to share what happened after the massive scaling.

We dig deep into how Terry added over 200 doors, mostly single-family, in a short period—and what that actually looks like beh...

In this episode of REIA Radio, we bring back one of our most downloaded guests ever — Collin Schwartz. A lot has changed since Collin's first appearance at Episode 16. He opens up about his insane crypto rollercoaster, losing (and almost recovering) six figures with one wrong click, and why Bud Light NFTs were a terrible investment. More importantly, Collin shares the real gold: how he's evolved mentally, physically, and ...

In this episode of REIA Radio, the Real Estate Rundown crew — Owen Dashner, Ted Kaasch, and the ever-mysterious Aiden Bear — return for a no-holds-barred conversation about the current economic landscape and how it’s shaking up short-term rentals. Ted breaks down his Airbnb struggles, slashed prices, and why the economy’s weird vibes might be scaring off spring break travelers.

Owen dives deep into the recent wild ride in the stock ...

What happens when a former D1 basketball player and physical therapist trades in his scrubs for a sledgehammer? You get Kyle Aho—real estate investor, small-town renovator, and baby-making machine (he’s got three kids and counting). In this episode, Kyle joins Ted and Owen to break down how he went from buying a $25K duplex in college to running a vertically integrated company with over 315 units in Northern Michigan.

Kyle...

In this jam-packed episode of REIA Radio, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch take you behind the scenes of the chaotic Omaha REIA event featuring Stella Han. From tornado warnings and flight delays to sponsor cancellations, the night teetered on disaster—but somehow pulled through.

Ted shares the stress of scrambling when your keynote speaker’s flight keeps getting pushed and the weather threatens to shut everything down. He also...

How does a kid from Peru, Nebraska go from mowing lawns at his dad’s six-plex to building a real estate portfolio with over 100 units—all before turning 25?

In this episode, Tucker Pinyan lays it all out. From his days in the National Guard and trade school to creatively structuring zero-down deals and owning a dumpster rental company (with a killer domain name), Tucker is proof that hustle trumps experience. He shares how he:

• Bo...

In this episode of REIA Radio, Owen and Ted get real about the ups and downs of being in the trenches of real estate. From burnout to breakthrough, Ted opens up about reigniting his real estate business through coaching, content, and consistency—and the results speak for themselves.

They also give a sneak peek at an upcoming episode featuring a 24-year-old investor who’s already closed a $2M+ deal with zero money down, built a dumps...