Vince Villani Reveals How to Profit from Airbnb Without Owning a Home
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Vince Villani about his journey from medical sales to building a thriving Airbnb business without owning a single property. Vince shares how he leveraged strategies like rental arbitrage and co-hosting to scale from one unit to 21 in less than a year—all while helping others achieve financial freedom. Tune in to hear practical tips, creative financing ideas, and how Vince turned short-term rentals into a scalable business model.
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John Bianchi: The Data Genius Behind 260+ Profitable Airbnbs
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with John Bianchi about his remarkable journey from financial advisor to Airbnb data mogul. John shares how he transitioned from managing millions in investments to mastering the short-term rental market — even building a U.S.-based Airbnb business while living in Canada. He breaks down how understanding Airbnb data helped him find over 260 profitable properties and reveals the key strategies behind creating success in the vacation rental space.
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From Car Washes to a Self-Storage Empire
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Ben and Bill about their journey from car washes and commercial development into the booming world of self-storage. They share how their decades of experience in real estate and analytics helped them spot hidden opportunities, structure smart deals, and build nationwide partnerships. Listeners will hear insider tips on finding the right sites, managing risk, and why self-storage can be a resilient, recession-proof investment class.
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Palmy Kitty on Turning a Small Side Hustle into a Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Palmy Kitty about her incredible journey from starting a rhinestone t-shirt business with her sister to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. She shares how they turned early setbacks into success, pivoted from fashion to flipping homes, and then scaled into large multifamily syndications. Listeners will learn how Palmy and her sister grew from their first flip to raising tens of millions for apartment deals—and the lessons they picked up along the way.
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From High School Dropout to Global Real Estate Mogul with Mikkel Thorup
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Mikkel Thorup about his extraordinary journey from dropping out of school in Canada to becoming one of the world’s leading voices on international real estate investing. Based in Panama City, Mikkel has traveled to over 100 countries, lived in nine, and built a global portfolio of properties across multiple continents. He shares how his passion for travel, combined with a sharp eye for opportunity, has allowed him to create thriving investments in markets like Brazil, Paraguay, and beyond. Listeners will learn why international...
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From $0 to Billions: The Hard Asset Playbook with Ben Reinberg
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Ben Reinberg about his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Chicago to becoming a leader in commercial real estate. Ben shares the mindset, persistence, and smart investing strategies that helped him build a multi-billion-dollar hard asset empire. He dives into lessons from his new book, Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times, offering practical advice for building and protecting wealth in any economic climate. Whether you’re an aspiring investor or a seasoned entrepreneur, this conversation delivers valuable insights on...
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An Exciting New Mortgage Strategy with Caeli Ridge
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Caeli Ridge about her journey from Bento truck entrepreneur to industry leader in real estate investing and lending. They discuss her family legacy at Ridge Lending Services, the evolution of turnkey investing, and the power of strategic financing. Caeli also breaks down the unique benefits of the All-in-One First Position HELOC and how it can help real estate investors save thousands in interest while maximizing liquidity. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insight.
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Smart College Planning with Brad Baldridge
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Brad Baldridge about his journey from real estate investor to one of the country’s top college planning consultants. Brad shares how he helps business owners and parents plan ahead, save smart, and use creative tax strategies to pay for college without draining their cash flow. They dive into how hiring your kids, tuition reimbursement, and 529 plans really work — and why starting early makes all the difference. If you’ve got kids and college costs on your mind, you won’t want to miss this practical and eye-opening...
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From Failed Flip to Financial Freedom
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Whitney Elkins-Hutton about her incredible journey from house hacking to owning 40+ rental properties and eventually moving into multifamily real estate. She shares how a breakup, a house full of psychedelic daisies, and an $80 sushi deal sparked her path toward financial freedom. Whitney opens up about the highs and lows of investing out of state, building cash flow, and transitioning into syndications. If you're looking for real estate wisdom mixed with real-life resilience, this episode is a must-listen.
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College Dropout to $14K/Month: The Rise and Fall of an Airbnb Entrepreneur
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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Quentin West about his accidental entry into Airbnb after dropping out of college and nearly dying on a construction site. With no money, no credit, and only a $6,000-limit credit card, Quentin creatively launched his first short-term rental and scaled to 47 units across three states within two years. But when rapid growth met weak infrastructure, his business crashed—leaving him broke, in debt, and borrowing from family just to survive. Tune in to hear how Quentin rebuilt from bankruptcy and the critical lessons he learned about...
info_outlineOn this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Tom Dunkel about his vast experience as a real estate investor over the last 19 years ... but more specifically about his massive self-storage business he's created over just the last few years. From acqusition, to financing to deal structure, we dive into the nuts and bolts of how to be successful in this space!