From Computer Hacking To House Hacking ft. Sabrina Smai
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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
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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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Even MORE Opportunities from Silvercrest ft. James Guajardo
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! This week, we dive into the world of real estate success in Arizona by exploring the Silvercrest Opportunity Fund with guest James Guajardo. James shares his journey into real estate, the value of affordable housing, and the importance of community in mobile home parks. Learn how Silvercrest is helping renters become homeowners and why their model is crucial in today's fluctuating market. Whether you're an accredited investor or looking to get involved in mobile home investment, this episode provides insights and strategies to navigate the...
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What CAN'T These Sisters Do? ft. Gabby and Janet Avila "The Flippin Sisters"
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Welcome to The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete sit down with the dynamic real estate duo, Janet and Gabby Avila, famously known as The Flipping Sisters, to dive into their journey from traditional house flips to stunning luxury properties in the Arizona market. Janet and Gabby share how they’ve turned their passion for design and strategy into a highly profitable real estate business, revealing the secrets behind sourcing the right deals, funding projects, and managing every step of the flipping process. They discuss the challenges and rewards of...
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A Connector In Our Community ft Brandon Simmons
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Welcome to The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ In this episode of The AZREIA Show, host Mike Del Prete sits down with longtime friend and creative real estate expert Brandon Simmons for a powerful conversation on building success through creative financing, mindset, and real relationships. Brandon shares his journey from working in mortgage processing to becoming a highly inventive wholesaler, breaking down real-world strategies like lease options, seller carrybacks, and subject-to deals that are helping investors win, even in today’s market. This episode isn’t just about tactics. It’s about taking...
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Finding Your Opportunities at Silvercrest ft Alden Guajardo
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Welcome to The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ 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...
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Don't Be Afraid to Take The Beaten Path ft. Aaron & Eric Chapman
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Welcome to another high-energy episode of The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Aaron Chapman and his brother Eric Chapman to hear an incredible story of resilience, recovery, and real estate success. Aaron opens up about his life-changing 2008 motorcycle accident that left him financially devastated and wheelchair-bound, and how he turned that hardship into a comeback that inspired his book. Together, the Chapman brothers discuss the lessons learned through adversity, the process of writing and illustrating the book, and the importance of relationships, experiences, and...
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The FIRECRACKER of AZREIA
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Welcome to another high-energy episode of The AZREIA Show! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Kianna Garcia, Arizona-based real estate agent, wholesaler, and true networking powerhouse. Kianna shares her journey from being a college athlete in Hawaii to building a thriving real estate career through relationships, consistency, and strategic networking. She breaks down how she transitioned from project management for out-of-state investors into wholesaling and becoming a licensed agent at NetWorth Realty. Whether you’re an introvert just getting started or a seasoned investor looking to...
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Sharon Lechter Co Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad
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In this episode of The AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete sit down with Sharon Lechter, renowned author, CPA, and financial literacy expert. Sharon shares her journey from becoming a real estate investor at age 10 to co-authoring Rich Dad Poor Dad and expanding the legacy of Think and Grow Rich. They dive into real estate investing, wealth mindset, financial education, overcoming fear, and the power of association in building long-term success. Sharon also discusses her work with the Napoleon Hill Foundation, Outwitting the Devil, and why controlling your thoughts, words, and...
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A DEEP Dive Into Wholesale Real Estate | The AZREIA Show
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Dive into Real Estate Wholesaling! 🏠 Join Mike and Marcus on the AZREIA Show as they share how they started in real estate with no money, credit, or experience and how you can too. Learn the basics of wholesaling: finding motivated sellers, locking deals, and connecting with cash buyers for profit. 00:41 Introduction to Real Estate Wholesaling 01:20 The Basics of Wholesaling 03:03 Steps to a Successful Wholesale Deal 06:29 The Role of a Wholesaler 08:11 Upcoming Workshop Announcement 08:41 Mike's First Wholesale Deal 13:51 Lessons Learned from Wholesaling 15:42 Key Steps in Wholesaling...
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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, including city-specific ADU rules, HOA considerations, and the 2026 middle housing law (HB 2721).
They also touch on AI’s impact on jobs, option contracts, and positioning yourself today for tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether you’re investing, developing, or just curious about creative strategies, this episode is packed with insights for building wealth in real estate.
01:06 Sabrina AI Career Origins
01:46 Elite AI Consulting Projects
02:44 Ethical Hacking Backstory
03:48 Car Accident Turning Point
04:47 First House Hack to Wealth
06:11 Leaving Tech and AI Outlook
10:15 Cash Flow Strategies Today
11:14 ADU Basics Explained
12:42 Phoenix vs Seattle ADU Rules
16:00 Best Lots for ADU Builds
17:14 Condo Splits and Value Boost
18:04 Privacy vs Density
18:33 Seattle ADU Lot Strategy
20:01 Who Buys ADUs
20:53 Arizona Markets to Watch
23:48 HB2721 Middle Housing
25:30 Wait for Condo Splits
27:56 Options and Creative Control
30:13 Where to Build Next
31:25 Final Advice and Wrap
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