The Think Realty Podcast

What if the safest, most stress-free position in real estate wasn’t owning the property... but funding it?

In this episode, we sit down with Jean Klinkhamer, founder of Klink Loans in Phoenix, AZ. Jean shares how he went from getting whooped in the 2008 crash to becoming a first-position lender, running a successful private lending fund that helps investors earn double-digit returns — all while supporting local real estate growth.

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In this episode, we sit down with Riley Bishop from Easy Street Capital, one of the nation’s top DSCR and hard money lenders. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting your feet wet in real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Riley pulls back the curtain on creative lending solutions, how investors are navigating today’s challenging markets, and why DSCR loans are becoming a...

In this episode, we sit down with Riley Bishop from Easy Street Capital, one of the nation’s top DSCR and hard money lenders. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting your feet wet in real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Riley pulls back the curtain on creative lending solutions, how investors are navigating today’s challenging markets, and why DSCR loans are becoming a...

What does it take to not only survive but thrive through the dot-com bust, the 2008 crash, and a global pandemic? In this episode, Eddie Wilson sits down with Marco Castaneda — National Sales Director at Velocity Mortgage Capital — to hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how a small startup grew into a publicly traded powerhouse in private lending.

Whether you're a mom-and-pop investor with a few rentals or scaling into multifa...

What does it take to not only survive but thrive through the dot-com bust, the 2008 crash, and a global pandemic? In this episode, Eddie Wilson sits down with Marco Castaneda — National Sales Director at Velocity Mortgage Capital — to hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how a small startup grew into a publicly traded powerhouse in private lending.

Whether you're a mom-and-pop investor with a few rentals or scaling into multifa...

In this episode of the Think Realty Podcast, we sit down with Chihiro Kurokawa from ZT Corporate, a firm that has built a powerhouse investment strategy by combining healthcare, auto dealerships, real estate, and private equity. Chihiro shares how ZT Corporate navigates market shifts, why they prioritize directly operating their investments, and how their unique capital-raising approach sets them apart.

We also dive into:

✅ The evo...

In this episode of the Think Realty Podcast, we sit down with Chihiro Kurokawa from ZT Corporate, a firm that has built a powerhouse investment strategy by combining healthcare, auto dealerships, real estate, and private equity. Chihiro shares how ZT Corporate navigates market shifts, why they prioritize directly operating their investments, and how their unique capital-raising approach sets them apart.

We also dive into:

✅ The evo...

What if the key to building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t just about buying properties—but about managing them the right way? Eddie took a dive deep into the strategies, tools, and insights that can take your portfolio to the next level with Mike Steward from Real Property Management.

What you’ll learn:

• The Four Pillars of Real Estate Investing: Mike breaks down why each pillar is equally critical and how to leverag...

What if the key to building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t just about buying properties—but about managing them the right way? Eddie took a dive deep into the strategies, tools, and insights that can take your portfolio to the next level with Mike Steward from Real Property Management.

What you’ll learn:

• The Four Pillars of Real Estate Investing: Mike breaks down why each pillar is equally critical and how to leverag...

How does a company navigate rapid expansion, market shifts, and industry challenges to become a major player in private lending? Eddie sat down with Kyle Concannon, VP of Product at Constructive Capital, to uncover the story behind their explosive growth, strategic pivots, and what’s next for the lending space.

What you’ll learn:

• A journey through market changes – How Constructive Capital launched right before COVID and adapte...

How does a company navigate rapid expansion, market shifts, and industry challenges to become a major player in private lending? Eddie sat down with Kyle Concannon, VP of Product at Constructive Capital, to uncover the story behind their explosive growth, strategic pivots, and what’s next for the lending space.

What you’ll learn:

• A journey through market changes – How Constructive Capital launched right before COVID and adapte...

Are you making smart investment moves—or unknowingly leaving money on the table? Many real estate investors follow conventional wisdom, but what if the strategies you trust are actually slowing your growth or eating into your profits? Eddie sat down with Joel Moyes from Red Brick Property Management, to break down the critical shifts investors need to make to stay ahead in today’s market.

You’ll learn:

• Are you using outdated i...

Are you making smart investment moves—or unknowingly leaving money on the table? Many real estate investors follow conventional wisdom, but what if the strategies you trust are actually slowing your growth or eating into your profits? Eddie sat down with Joel Moyes from Red Brick Property Management, to break down the critical shifts investors need to make to stay ahead in today’s market.

You’ll learn:

• Are you using outdated i...

Arizona’s real estate market is booming—but are investors truly maximizing their opportunities? Eddie sat down with Michael Del Prete, an industry expert from AZREIA (Arizona Real Estate Investors Association), to break down the key strategies, challenges, and untapped potential in today’s market.

You’ll Learn:

• Why networking is your most powerful investment tool—and how to leverage it effectively
• Is wholesaling houses overrat...

Arizona’s real estate market is booming—but are investors truly maximizing their opportunities? Eddie sat down with Michael Del Prete, an industry expert from AZREIA (Arizona Real Estate Investors Association), to break down the key strategies, challenges, and untapped potential in today’s market.

You’ll Learn:

• Why networking is your most powerful investment tool—and how to leverage it effectively
• Is wholesaling houses overrat...

What if we told you there’s $340 billion in institutional capital waiting to transform the real estate industry? In this special lending edition, Eddie sat down during the American Association of Private Lenders Annual Conference with Alex Offutt from Business Purpose Capital, who shares his journey from fixing and flipping to building a billion-dollar business. He’ll also reveal how his new venture, Business Purpose Capital, is ta...

What if we told you there’s $340 billion in institutional capital waiting to transform the real estate industry? In this special lending edition, Eddie sat down during the American Association of Private Lenders Annual Conference with Alex Offutt from Business Purpose Capital, who shares his journey from fixing and flipping to building a billion-dollar business. He’ll also reveal how his new venture, Business Purpose Capital, is ta...

Is your real estate portfolio working as hard as you are? Eddie sat down with Benn Jackson from Constructive Capital to break down the strategies and tools every real estate investor needs to succeed in today’s market.

They dive into:

• What exactly is DSCR and how does it open doors for real estate financing? Benn explains how DSCR works and how ...

Is your real estate portfolio working as hard as you are? Eddie sat down with Benn Jackson from Constructive Capital to break down the strategies and tools every real estate investor needs to succeed in today’s market.

They dive into:

• What exactly is DSCR and how does it open doors for real estate financing? Benn explains how DSCR works and how ...