Weiss Advice

What does it mean to blend a rigorous military background with the dynamic real estate investment challenges, and how can others apply these principles to their careers?

Today, our guest is Nap deCiutiis, a retired Navy Special Operations Master Chief turned real estate developer. The conversation reveals how Nap's disciplined military background and unique life philosophies fuel his successes and personal growth. They discuss ...

Can smart money truly create a cushion against market volatility, and how does mezzanine financing play a role in stabilizing investments during economic downturns?

In this episode, Mike Zlotnik, a seasoned expert in commercial real estate and fund management, explores the nuanced strategies of mezzanine financing in the commercial real estate sector. As markets face volatility and shifting investment landscapes, Big Mike shares val...

How the intricacies of short-term rental investments and lending can dramatically shift your real estate journey? In this episode, Parker Borofsky, an expert in short-term rental investments and lending, shares her journey as a mother, investor, and lender, revealing key insights into the nuances of investment real estate financing and the transformative impact of short-term rentals. From creative financing solutions to managing a ...

How can you achieve financial success while on vacation? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Lauren Aumond, Lauren is a podcast host and real estate investor based in Tampa Bay. She has a Finance degree from the University of Florida and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Boston University. Lauren and her husband reached financial independence at 33 and 30 years old and are in the process of planning the next...

Luke Carl loves rock and roll, but more than anything else, he loves being able to do what makes him happy. That is why he chose to pursue a career where he will become his own boss and make him happy. Searching for that something led him to real estate, and since then, he never turned back.

[00:01 – 09:54] Who is Luke Carl?

• Luke talks about his background
• He shares how his real estate career started and how they ended u...

Diya Liu is the CEO of Welcome Capital, an STR & Hotel 506(c) Fund, an investment company in short-term rentals and hotels. She started with short-term rental investing but now owns 3 boutique hotels and a dozen STRs across the USA. She was a patent litigation attorney in her previous life and litigated multimillion patent cases.

Tune in to this episode as Diya talks about her journey from corporate litigation attorney to succes...

Sarah Glidewell from The Karwells is an Airbnb investor, designer, and coach who focuses on teaching other hosts how to create properties with longevity. She has been absorbed by Airbnb and short-term rentals since 2018 when she started renting out her apartment to guests on weekends. Since then, she has dabbled in it all, from investing to consulting, arbitraging to designing, and everything in between. Short-term rentals have fli...

Alex Sabio is the Co-Founder of Alpha Geek Capital.  He is a Respiratory Therapist in Southern California turned real estate investor.  Over the years, he has invested in luxury short-term rentals and now helps other healthcare professionals invest in real estate.  

[00:01 - 05:44] Respiratory Therapist by Day

• Let’s get to know Alex Sabio
• Like a whirlwind for a year and a half
• Real estate for healthcare professionals

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Jonathan Pacilio shares his journey from working in the finance industry to becoming a full-time real estate investor. He discusses how he transitioned from long-term rentals to short-term rentals, and how it took just seven high-performing short-term rentals for him to make the transition. He shares how important it is to have a mix of short-term and long-term rental properties in order to make the most money, and how juggling wor...

Lauren Stewart is a dermatology PA turned real estate investor and backyard homesteader. She’s a builder of relaxation, turning normal cabins into restful retreats for the last 3 years and running a successful short-term rental business where she turned a $100k investment into a $1.6 million dollar business. She discusses that it’s not easy to be successful in real estate, but with the commitment to learn, work hard, and use resour...

What strategies did Tim Grillot implement to achieve success in his short-term and long-term rental businesses? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Tim Grillot, Tim is the proud owner of six STRs (four in the Smokies and two in Gulf Shores) and eleven LTRs. He began investing in real estate at the age of seventeen. His passion for providing people with quality accommodations for their vacations and wonderful homes to love h...

Avery Carl is the CEO & Founder of The Short-Term Shop. Avery Carl was named one of Wall Street Journal's Top 100 and Newsweek's Top 500 agents in 2020. She and her team at The Short Term Shop focus exclusively on Vacation Rental and Short Term Rental clients.

Avery has sold over $300 million in Short Term/Vacation Rentals since 2017. An investor herself, with a portfolio of over 30 properties, Avery speciali...

How does embracing diversification in business and personal life lead to unexpected success and resilience? In this episode, Yonah engages with the multifaceted Linda Lim, whose journey from finance to real estate and beyond illustrates the power of diversification. Lim shares her experiences, from Wall Street trading to developing resorts in Bali and embarking on ventures in logistics and food packaging. Their discussion delves in...

How can a career pivot during uncertain times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, lead to discovering new passions and successful entrepreneurial ventures in the real estate industry?

In this episode, Yonah converses with dynamic duo Matthew Byrnes and Brandon Rickman, who share their journey from different professional backgrounds into forming a robust partnership in the real estate sector. Both guests unravel their paths of career transf...

What is the one critical factor that can make or break your success as a passive real estate investor? 

In this episode, Yonah sits down with the multi-talented K Trevor Thompson, a man with a diverse background spanning from working at Ripley's Believe It or Not to opening 46 iFly Indoor Skydiving locations. He shares his journey into real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of the "who" over the "what&...

Can AI revolutionize the real estate industry and help entrepreneurs scale their businesses faster than ever before? In this episode of Weiss Advice, Yonah sits down with Vanessa Alfaro, a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor who has founded multiple successful companies. Vanessa shares her passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize business processes and drive growth. She discusses how AI can be a game-ch...

How does the art of networking shape the future of property management and investment? Today, Yonah navigates into the world of real estate with Alexandra Alvarado and Allen Artcliff-Cronrod from the American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA). Through engaging dialogue, the episode uncovers the invaluable role of networking, education, and community support in navigating the complexities of real estate investment and property man...

Can the principles of fitness—physical, financial, and faithful—revolutionize not just personal life but also the way we approach entrepreneurship and real estate investing? In this insightful episode, Cale Delaney, a short-term rental investor and podcast host, explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, real estate investment, and personal well-being. From Cale's transition from engineering to real estate, through the tri...

How can embracing the digital age fundamentally transform traditional careers and the journey towards entrepreneurship? In this episode of Weiss Advice, Yonah delves into the remarkable journey of Michael Huseby, a visionary real estate investment attorney who leveraged the power of social media to redefine his career and establish his law firm. Through candid conversations, they explore the evolution of Michael's career, from...