Dustin Heiner - The Deal That Changed My Life
Real Estate Reserve Podcast
Dustin Heiner - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz welcome back real estate investor and founder of Master Passive Income, Dustin Heiner, to share the deal that changed his life. Dustin opens up about the second property he ever bought—the pivotal moment that transformed his investing journey. After a rough first experience where his property manager started stealing from him, Dustin made a powerful mindset shift. He stopped "buying properties" and started building a business. That one decision set him on the...
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Real Estate & Interest Rate Shifts Explained with Joe Root #244
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Real Estate & Interest Rate Shifts Explained with Joe Root #244 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz sit down with Joe Root, a multifamily investor and managing partner at E-Superior Real Estate Partners, to dig into what’s really happening in today’s real estate and debt markets. Joe shares his unique perspective as a second-generation investor operating in the Chicago multifamily space. From building a vertically integrated company to navigating interest rate hikes, rising expenses, and conservative underwriting—Joe explains how his...
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Dave Seymour - The Deal That Changed My Life
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Dave Seymour - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we’re back in the studio with none other than Dave Seymour—former firefighter, star of Flipping Boston, and full-throttle real estate investor. 🔥 Dave shares the gritty, hilarious, and downright genius story of the first deal that truly changed his life: a trashed two-family foreclosure, 50 pigeons, a hazmat suit, and a bold negotiation strategy that turned a bank-owned wreck into a $35,000 wholesale payday. 💥 From shoveling pigeon poop in a hazmat suit to outsmarting the system with a...
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What Lead Flow Looks like Today - #243
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What Lead Flow Looks like Today - #243 In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of the most critical topics in real estate investing: lead flow. Whether you're focused on commercial, multifamily, single‑family, or sub‑$200K homes, thriving in today’s market demands having a marketing machine that consistently feeds you opportunities. 🎯 What to Expect in This Episode Where serious investors are finding deals—MLS, referrals, online ads, brokers, lenders, and more The importance of saying “yes” to unexpected leads—even small deals can teach you valuable lessons How...
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Build Lasting Wealth With Real Estate Investing with Dustin Heiner - #242
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Build Lasting Wealth With Real Estate Investing with Dustin Heiner - #242 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Dustin Heiner—founder of Master Passive Income and a full-time real estate investor—to break down his proven framework for helping new and seasoned investors build long-term wealth through real estate. Dustin shares how he went from being laid off to becoming financially independent through rental income, and how he now coaches others to do the same. Dustin outlines the four key phases of a real estate investor's journey—from beginner...
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From Flipping Boston to Flipping Multifamily Properties with Dave Seymour #241
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From Flipping Boston to Flipping Multifamily Properties with Dave Seymour #241 Join hosts Jason and Ian on The Real Estate Reserve as they sit down with Dave Seymour, star of A&E’s Flipping Boston and seasoned real estate investor, to discuss his incredible journey from flipping houses to investing in large multifamily assets. In this episode, Dave shares how he made the leap from working 100-hour weeks as a firefighter to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. Learn why Dave believes multifamily investing is a “team sport,” how he approaches value-add opportunities,...
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Ian Horowitz - The Deal That Changed My Life
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Ian Horowitz - The Deal That Changed My Life Welcome back to The Deal That Changed My Life, one of our most popular segments where we bring guests back to reflect on the single real estate deal that had a game-changing impact. But this time, it's our co-host Ian's turn in the hot seat! In this episode, Ian shares the behind-the-scenes story of the deal that redefined his approach to investing — a transformative project on 95 James Way, a 55,000 sq. ft. commercial property outside of Philadelphia. From selling a 44-unit apartment building to free up capital, to unlocking multiple exit...
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Keep Grinding: How to Stay Focused When Life Gets Tough - #240
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Keep Grinding: How to Stay Focused When Life Gets Tough - #240 What does the “grind” really look like for successful entrepreneurs and investors? In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian dive deep into the realities of building a business that grows through every season—especially the summer slowdown. They share what it means to keep pushing forward even when the calendar says “vacation.” From structuring days around visionary work, transactional defense, and strategic offense, to finding creative time at the gym or on the golf course, the conversation pulls...
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Crappy Assets - #239
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Crappy Assets - #239 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian dive deep into what makes a market — or specific deal — worth investing in today. They unpack the realities behind appreciation-based investing, why not all “affordable” markets are created equal, and the importance of timing, location, and long-term thinking. Whether you're navigating single-family rentals, value-add multifamily, or storage plays, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights on de-risking your portfolio and building toward the “perfect” asset. ✅ Key Takeaways: Why strong...
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The Metrics Ken Gee Uses to Secure Funding for Multifamily Projects - #238
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The Metrics Ken Gee Uses to Secure Funding for Multifamily Projects - #238 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, we’re joined by Ken Gee, founder of KRI Partners, who shares how he went from CPA and commercial lender to building a thriving multifamily real estate business. Ken walks us through: ✔️ The key metrics and underwriting strategies he uses to raise capital ✔️ How he structures deals to attract and protect investors ✔️ Lessons learned from his early deals and the 2008 financial crisis ✔️ Why he pivoted from investing in Cleveland to focusing on Florida...
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In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome back Bryce Matheson—real estate investor, software builder, and caffeine connoisseur—to share the incredible story of how he turned a neglected property into a high-value asset.
From tracking down an absentee owner (who turned out to be in federal prison 🏚️➡️🏡), to navigating power of attorney, squatters, and a full ground-up rebuild, Bryce walks us through the deal that transformed his real estate journey.
We cover:
✅ How persistence and creative problem-solving landed him an off-market deal
✅ The challenges of buying a property from an incarcerated owner
✅ The full teardown and rebuild process, from a dilapidated house to a profitable rental
✅ Lessons learned from this life-changing investment
Follow Bryce on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BryceMatheson
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