The BIGGEST Trap Entrepreneurs FACE ft. Greg Slaughter
AZREIA Show
On the AZREIA Show in Arizona, hosts Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete sit down with investor Greg Slaughter to unpack his journey from building a large rental portfolio and completing over 1,500 real estate transactions across multiple states to ultimately redefining what success means on his own terms. Greg shares how 19 years at McDonald’s gave him a strong foundation in systems, processes, and operational discipline, which he later applied to property management and high-volume flipping. Instead of continuing to scale indefinitely, he eventually made a strategic shift away from...
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The Most COMMON Mistakes In Property Managment
AZREIA Show
On the AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus and Michael Del Prete sit down with resident expert property manager and landlord agent Joe O’Brien to break down what new investors must know before buying their first rental in Arizona. Joe dives into the most common cash-flow mistakes like underestimating vacancy and repair costs, and shares a simple framework: budget 5% for vacancy and 8–10% for CapEx, and only move forward on deals that still perform with those reserves in place. The conversation goes beyond the numbers, exploring why long-term landlording can create real wealth and time freedom...
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AZREIA's Very Own LANDMAN ft. Dave Franecki
AZREIA Show
On this episode of The AZREIA Show, longtime investor Dave Franecki shares his experience navigating multiple market cycles and explains why he focuses on buying and subdividing land to keep investing simple. He walks through his approach to finding deals using guerrilla marketing and MLS searches, particularly targeting properties with high days-on-market. Dave dives into his creative financing strategies, including seller-financed lots, typically around $30,000 with larger down payments, 12% interest, and shorter-term balloons. He also explains how he assigns or sells notes and uses a...
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Motels to Hotels The Upgrade He Didn’t See Coming ft. Mark Pomerenke
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of AZREIA Show! In this episode, hosts Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete sit down with hotel developer Mark Pomerenke to unpack the mindset, strategy, and relentless drive behind building a nationwide hospitality business. Mark shares how most investors limit their growth by thinking too small and why learning to think big, pivot quickly, and solve problems daily is the real key to scaling. From navigating tough seasons and multiple crises to identifying opportunity in overlooked markets, this conversation reveals what it actually takes to grow. He dives into how...
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Why You SHOULDN'T Start With a Fix n Flip
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Mike Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association, breaks down one of the biggest mistakes new investors make starting with a fix-and-flip. He explains why flipping is a complex, high-risk strategy that requires mastering deal acquisition, budgeting, construction management, timelines, and sales, all while putting your own and borrowed capital on the line in a market that’s far less forgiving. Mike shares essential lessons every beginner needs to hear, including why “you make your money on the...
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Why The SRP Elections MATTER ft. Barry Paceley
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of AZREIA Show! In this episode, Mike Del Prete sits down with Barry Paceley, Arizona native, construction company owner, longtime Phoenix planning volunteer, SRP council vice chair, and candidate for SRP vice president, to explain why the upcoming SRP election is so important for real estate investors. Barry shares the history of SRP as the first federal reclamation project in 1902 and how its power generation helped fund Arizona’s water infrastructure. He explains why buying in SRP territory can mean roughly 20% lower electricity costs than APS, along with...
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Investing: It Takes Less Than You Think! ft. Nate Hare
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, host Mike Del Prete sits down with Nate Hare from Directed IRA to explain how self-directed IRAs allow investors to use retirement funds to invest in assets beyond traditional stocks and mutual funds, like real estate and private lending. Nate breaks down how self-directed IRAs work, including how properties are titled within the IRA, how rental income and profits flow back into the account, and why many investors use them for tax-advantaged growth, diversification, and greater control over their investments. The conversation also...
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Modern Day Financial Strategies with AZREIA
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Mike Del Prete explains why creative financing is becoming increasingly important in today’s market of higher interest rates, tighter underwriting, and cautious buyers. He previews AZREIA’s March 9 expert panel and the March 14–15 Creative Deal Makers Academy, and emphasizes that successful investors need to be problem-solvers with multiple tools—not “one-trick ponies.” Mike walks through strategies like buying subject-to the existing mortgage for cash flow while considering disclosures, due-on-sale clauses, and exit...
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From Computer Hacking To House Hacking ft. Sabrina Smai
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! This episode, Mike Del Prete hosts solo with special guest Sabrina Smai, a former AI engineer and data scientist turned real estate investor. Sabrina shares her journey from building tech solutions and ethical hacking at the University of Toronto to finding financial freedom through house hacking and ADU development in Seattle. Learn how she scaled from a duplex to 20+ units, used creative strategies like condo-ing ADUs to increase appraisals, and navigated density constraints. Mike and Sabrina also discuss how Phoenix and Arizona are evolving,...
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Continuing Down The Path Of Progress
AZREIA Show
Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! This episode, Mike Del Prete goes solo to give a 2026 Arizona real estate “Path of Progress” update. He dives into emerging investment corridors, major market drivers, and strategies every investor should know to stay ahead. From North Phoenix’s Loop 303 boom fueled by TSMC, to West Valley logistics hubs, Southeast Valley growth, and Tucson’s hottest areas, Mike breaks down where the opportunities are. Learn about Arizona’s rise as a data center hub, the growing demand for senior housing and assisted living, and how new regulations like...
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In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA, goes solo to interview Alden from Silvercrest Opportunity Fund. 🏡 Join us as Alden shares his journey, from learning the ropes of real estate from his father to building a successful career in the mobile home investing market. Learn about the founding of Wind Mobile Homes, the innovative strategies they use to provide affordable housing, and how they flip mobile homes, leverage seller financing, and create investment opportunities for accredited investors through the Silvercrest Opportunity Fund.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is full of actionable insights, real-world strategies, and inspiration to navigate and thrive in real estate.
01:27 Alden's Journey into Real Estate
01:59 The Birth of a Business Strategy
03:18 Growing Up in Real Estate
04:30 From Music to Real Estate
05:56 The Power of Social Media in Real Estate
10:29 Working with Family in Business
13:25 Current Business Model: Wind Mobile Homes
18:45 Understanding Mobile Home Ownership and Financing
19:39 The Origin of Mobile Mailbox Money
20:42 Introduction to Silvercrest Opportunity Fund
23:17 Investing in Silvercrest: Who and How
31:42 Navigating Real Estate Challenges and Team Dynamics
35:47 Connecting and Networking in Real Estate
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