How A Few Rentals Pay For His Family To Travel The World With Harley Green (Ep 504)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Release Date: 01/14/2025
He Started With Nothing and Now Has 37 Rentals with Greg Thompson (Ep 554)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Greg Thompson’s story is proof that your past financial mistakes do not get the final say. In his 20s, Greg admits he had no idea how to manage money. A string of bad financial decisions eventually left him homeless. Fast forward to today, and Greg owns a portfolio of 37 rental units and has built more than $1 million in equity. On this episode, Greg walks us through how he completely turned his life around and, more importantly, how he came up with the money to start buying rentals when he had nothing. We break down how house hacking helped him get his first foothold, how refinancing...
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Building A Rental Portfolio While Working a Full-Time Job With Alana Kern (Ep 553)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Alana Kern is proof that you can build a rental portfolio while working a busy full-time job. She has steadily grown her rentals by being intentional with her time and systems. On this episode, we break down how many hours Alana actually spends managing her rentals, the platform she uses to advertise vacancies, and the processes that help her stay organized. Alana also shares a tough lesson from a tenant she didn’t thoroughly screen, what went wrong, and what she does differently now. We also talk about Alana’s long-term plan to eventually leave her job and live off rental income. She...
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Leaving The Corporate Cubicle Life With Cash Flowing Rentals With Matt McCurdy (Ep 552)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Matt McCurdy had a solid 9–5 job on paper, but the corporate life wasn’t for him. Long days indoors and a lack of control over his time pushed him to ask a simple question: there had to be a better way. Matt set out with a clear plan to replace his W-2 income with rental income, and he made it happen. On this episode, Matt breaks down exactly how he did it. He shares how many doors it took to replace his paycheck, how he financed his properties, and how he continued buying rentals after walking away from his W-2 income. We also dive into his current strategy, why he’s focused on...
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How A Young Investor Built A Large Rental Portfolio With Zach Shepard (Ep 551)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Zach started buying rentals at 21 with no family money, no partners, and no roadmap. He didn’t come from a real estate background, but he taught himself creative financing and pushed forward deal by deal. In just two years, he built a large rental portfolio that now includes more than 100 properties. On this episode, Zach walks us through exactly how he did it. He shares how he built a trustworthy team to handle construction and property management, and why setting clear goals played a huge role in keeping him on track. We also talk about how making networking a priority opened doors he...
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Step-by-Step: How He Went From Zero To 10 Rentals (And Where He Got The Money) With Derek Harris (Ep 550)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
On this episode, we walk step by step through how Derek Harris built his rental portfolio from the ground up. Derek has been buying rental properties for five years, and today he owns 10 doors. He takes us through each acquisition, explaining how he found the properties, their condition, and the work he did to fix them up. Derek also breaks down how he financed every deal. He talks about where he found the money for his down payments, how he structured his loans, and why he started using DSCR loans as he grew. We also get into the details of his portfolio, including total rent,...
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What Happens When You Buy a Few Rentals Every Year? Adam Negri Made Millions (Ep 549)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Adam Negri believes real estate is the easiest business in the world. In his view, anyone can do it. There is no get-rich-quick angle, just a simple formula: buy a few solid properties each year, stay patient, and before long you’ll own a few million dollars’ worth of real estate. On this episode, Adam walks through exactly how he built his portfolio following that approach. He explains why he focuses on straightforward residential rentals in working-class neighborhoods, why he avoids office and retail, and why he only invests within a short drive of home. Adam also shares why patience...
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The Numbers Behind His First Rental With Preston Garcia (Ep 548)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Preston Garcia spent two full years studying, researching, and preparing before he ever bought his first rental property. On this episode, Preston opens up about how that first deal has actually worked out. We dig into how he found the property, the creative seller financing he worked out, how much cash he had to bring to the table, and how he raised additional capital by bringing in a partner. Preston also shares the realities of managing a Section 8 rental. It hasn’t been easy, he’s struggled to collect the tenant’s portion of the rent, dealt with unexpected maintenance issues...
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From Å Factory Job To $10K/Month In Rental Income With Joe Hammel (Ep 547)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Joe Hammel was tired of clocking in at the factory every day, so he decided to bet on himself. He went all in on real estate, and today he earns $10,000 a month in profit from his rentals. On this episode, Joe breaks down exactly how he built his portfolio. We dig into his numbers, the types of properties that are performing best (and which ones to avoid), and the price ranges and locations that are giving him the best returns. Joe also explains why he focuses on total return, not just cash flow, the systems he uses to manage everything efficiently, and how he finances his purchases. Plus, we...
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How Rentals Gave Him Financial Stability With Michael Atkins (Ep 546)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
When Michael Atkins got his real estate license, he thought it would be the key to making more money. But after a few months, he realized the income wasn’t consistent. Some months were great, and others he made nothing at all. On this episode, Michael shares how investing in rental properties changed everything. His rental income now covers all his bills, giving him financial stability and the freedom to grow his business without pressure. We talk about how he saved up to buy his first properties, how he structures his income so commissions go straight into savings, and how not needing to...
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A Big Mistake Investors Make When Analyzing Cash Flow With William Lokar (Ep 545)
Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane
Many investors focus on cash flow, but they’re often looking at it the wrong way. In this episode, William Lokar shares a common mistake he sees investors make when analyzing cash flow and explains how to look at your numbers more accurately. He also talks about how understanding the difference between return on investment and return on equity can completely change how you manage and grow your portfolio. William explains how he started as a real estate investor and how he’s built his portfolio over time. He shares what it’s really like to buy a property with tenants already in place, and...
info_outlineHarley shares how his rental properties have given him financial freedom, time freedom, and location freedom.
Harley and his family have become digital nomads, traveling to different countries every few months.
On this episode, he shares a few hacks he's been using to lower the cost of traveling and explains how he's set up systems to manage his rentals with little effort on his part.
We also talk about the platform he uses to collect rent, how he handles tenant communication in a different time zone, and how he handles repairs, turnovers, and evictions.
We also discuss some of Harley's other income streams in addition to his rental income.
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