Ready to Go Bigger? From Single-Family to Small Multifamily ft. Cynthia Trammell
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association, sits down with Cynthia Trammell, known as “the mother of multifamily,” to explore why small multifamily can be a natural next step for investors ready to grow beyond single-family properties. Cynthia shares her inspiring journey from working as a church music director and raising triplets as a single mom to building a small multifamily portfolio valued at more than $32 million through partnerships, creative strategies, and other people's...
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Why the Trailer Park Stigma is Making Smart Investors Rich
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete sits down with Alden Guajardo, founder of Silvercrest Opportunities and an AZREIA Corporate Sponsor, to explore a unique real estate investing strategy focused on manufactured housing. Alden explains how his team acquires mobile homes on leased land, renovates them, and exits through compliant seller financing to create long-term cash-flowing note investments. He also shares how relationships built through AZREIA helped him master note investing, mortgage compliance, and capital raising while growing Silvercrest...
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Stop Guessing Who to Trust
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA, explains why one of the greatest advantages in real estate investing isn't just finding deals; it's building the right team. Learn how AZREIA's network of vetted Business Associates gives members access to investor-focused professionals who understand the unique needs of real estate investors. From lenders and title companies to contractors, insurance agents, attorneys, and other trusted service providers, Mike shares how these long-standing relationships help investors move faster,...
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The Money Is Moving ft. Rob Leonard Jr.
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete sits down with Rob Leonard Jr., President of the Arizona Private Lenders Association (APLA) and partner at Colonial Capital, to discuss the evolving landscape of private lending in Arizona. Rob shares his journey from real estate investing into lending, explains why he chose financing over flipping, and reveals how Colonial Capital has grown since 2003 by helping investors fund everything from fix-and-flips to commercial real estate projects through hard money, bridge loans, and creative capital solutions....
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The Financing Squeeze: How Arizona Investors Can Still Win
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA), explains why seller financing is making a major comeback in today's real estate market. As higher interest rates, tighter lending standards, and shrinking cash flow make traditional financing more challenging, Mike breaks down how seller carry financing can create win-win opportunities for both buyers and sellers. He explains the fundamentals of owner financing, the key terms that can be negotiated, and why many property owners are...
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From Paycheck to Passive Income: Your Cashflow Quadrant Roadmap
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete explores one of the most influential wealth-building concepts in personal finance, Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant. Learn the differences between the four quadrants: Employee (E), Self-Employed (S), Business Owner (B), and Investor (I), and discover why understanding where you are today is the first step toward achieving financial freedom. Michael explains how successful real estate investors transition from earning active income to building systems and investments that generate long-term passive income....
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Is there a PROBLEM in Arizona Real Estate?
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA, breaks down the latest trends shaping the Arizona real estate market and explains why today's conditions may offer one of the most predictable investing environments in recent years. Rather than focusing on sensational headlines about market crashes or housing booms, Mike analyzes the data behind median home prices, inventory levels, inflation, and buyer activity to help investors understand what is really happening across Phoenix and the broader Arizona market. Mike explores how...
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Revealing Our NEW Program! ft. Jeremy Holden
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete sits down with Phoenix realtor, investor, and short-term rental operator Jeremy Holden of Jeremy Holden Real Estate and Holden Family Management to explore the opportunities and realities of investing in short-term rentals. Jeremy shares how he got started with house hacking during the COVID era, earned his real estate license to serve investors better, and built a portfolio of short-term rental properties while navigating a challenging market with higher interest rates. From property acquisition and market...
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Local Meets National ft. Kevin Coughlin
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode of the AZREIA Show, Michael Del Prete sits down with Kevin Coughlin of the National Real Estate Investors Association (National REIA) to discuss the critical issues shaping the future of real estate investing across America. From rent control and property rights to fair housing regulations, emotional support animal policies, property taxes, institutional investors, and seller financing, Kevin shares valuable insights into the legislation and public policy decisions that directly impact real estate investors, landlords, and housing...
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The TRUTH About Hard Money Lending ft. Jules Wrubel
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Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, we sit down with Jules Wrubel to dive into the world of hard money lending and real estate financing. Jules shares his journey from New York and New Jersey to Arizona, where he built a career in the mortgage industry before transitioning into hard money lending and private financing. Jules walks us through the realities of funding real estate deals, from making his first hard money loan to managing risk on unique investment opportunities. He explains the importance of thoroughly vetting deals and borrowers, keeping airtight...
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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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