Why Your Property Needs EV Chargers and How To Get the Government to Pay for Them with Jane McCurry — Episode 478
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Release Date: 02/24/2025
From $50K/Month to 50/50 Flip: How Dedric & Krystal Polite Turned Real Estate into a TV Hit
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
They started with almost nothing—and turned it into everything. Dedric and Krystal Polite are the stars of A&E’s 50/50 Flip (now on Hulu), a real estate power couple who built a $50K/month wholesaling business and used it to create a multimillion-dollar rental portfolio. In this episode, they share how they went from scraping by to financial independence, what it’s really like to build a business as a couple, and how they turned their real estate journey into a hit TV show. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go from broke to building generational wealth—this episode lays it...
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Revolutionizing Luxury Real Estate and Short-Term Rentals with Stephen Petasky
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Luxury real estate is evolving, and my guest today, Stephen Petasky, is leading the charge. As Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, he’s redefining high-end vacation homeownership through innovative co-ownership models, managing $100M+ in luxury properties across six countries. From restoring historic estates in Italy to leading $1B+ developments like the Four Seasons Las Vegas, Stephen is making luxury real estate more accessible while maintaining top-tier quality. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, he’s here to share the four pillars of luxury that help create high-end...
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How Sayam Ibrahim Walked Away from His Job and Closed Over $250M in Real Estate Deals
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Real estate investing offers one of the most powerful paths to building long-term wealth—but for many, getting started feels overwhelming. Sayam Ibrahim knows that struggle firsthand. After quitting his job the week of his wedding, he went all in on real estate and never looked back. Today, he’s closed over 1,400 transactions totaling more than $250 million in deals. In this episode, Sayam shares how he built his real estate empire from the ground up—without significant capital—and why finding the right mentor changed everything. With roots in both Dominican and Ethiopian communities,...
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The Power of Disruption and Embracing Failure with Jeremy Delk — Episode 492
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Success in business and real estate isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about disrupting industries, embracing failure, and taking bold action. Jeremy Delk knows this better than anyone. From day trading as a teenager to building Delk Enterprises, a diversified investment firm with holdings in real estate, biotech, technology, and consumer brands, he’s made a career out of spotting opportunities, pivoting fast, and challenging the status quo. Jeremy is here today to share why disruption is key to thriving in real estate and business, and how failure—when embraced the right...
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How to Build a Commercial Real Estate Empire from Scratch with Ben Reinberg — Episode 491
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Success in commercial real estate requires vision, persistence, and the ability to spot opportunities that others miss—especially during challenging market conditions. My guest today, Ben Reinberg, started building his commercial real estate empire at just 24 years old with nothing but shoe leather and hustle. As the Founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group, he now owns over $500 million in assets across the country, including medical, retail, industrial, and office properties. Today, we'll discuss how to identify good deals in commercial real estate, strategies for refinancing and...
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Is Your 7-Year-Old Self Running Your Business? With Annie Yatch — Episode 490
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Success in real estate often requires more than strategy—it can sometimes require addressing deeper challenges like stress, trauma, and mindset. My guest today, Annie Yatch, is a leadership coach who helps high-performing entrepreneurs unlock their potential by overcoming these barriers. With experience guiding startups to billion-dollar businesses, Annie’s unique approach rewires subconscious patterns and boosts performance. Today, she’ll share how to find and tackle your blind spots that limit wealth creation in real estate. Find out more: Instagram @northstarleadership.annie ...
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Why You Can't Scale Your Portfolio with Single-Family Homes with Michael Blank — Episode 489
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Many real estate investors get stuck in the cycle of buying single-family rentals and small multifamily properties, only to discover that true financial freedom remains frustratingly out of reach. My guest today, Michael Blank, is a real estate investor, bestselling author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity, where he controls over $300 million in multifamily real estate. He’s also the host of the popular Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Podcast. We discuss why you're unlikely to quit your job with single-family homes, how to...
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How to Make Hard Money Loans the Right Way with Fred SaintAmour — Episode 488
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
In today’s market, many investors are finding it harder than ever to uncover strong, reliable returns. That’s why more high-net-worth individuals are becoming the bank—earning double-digit yields by making short-term, real estate-backed hard money loans. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this. My guest today, Fred SaintAmour, has closed over 200 hard money loans through his company, , and built a system that balances risk and reward through conservative underwriting and solid borrower vetting. If you’re curious how hard money lending works—and how to do it safely—this...
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Investing in Unanchored Strip Centers with Cameron Hastings — Episode 487
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
The best investors don’t just follow market trends—they see what’s coming next. Cameron Hastings has spent his career advising institutional investors, private funds, and accredited investors on real estate portfolio strategy, managing over $1.2 billion in capital expenditures across office, industrial, retail, and lodging sectors. He’s also played a key role in multifamily capital markets and ground-up development, bringing a rare blend of architecture, investment strategy, and market analysis to the table. Cameron shares his insights on where real estate is heading, how to...
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House-Hacking, Shotgun Holes, and Buying an Island with Michael Cossette — Episode 486
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Great investors don’t just thrive in good markets—they find big opportunities in tough ones as well. Mike Cossette has spent 20 years building a diversified real estate portfolio, navigating market crashes, rising rates, and even natural disasters. He’s flipped properties, scaled multifamily, and—during COVID—bought his own private island. Today, he’s here to share how to find hidden deals, profit in any market, and overcome obstacles—even when the odds are stacked against you. Find out more: Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing...
info_outlineElectric vehicle charging is becoming an essential amenity for rental property owners, helping to attract tenants and future-proof their investments.
But many real estate investors don’t know where to start or how to fund these upgrades.
My guest, Jane McCurry, is the Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan, a nonprofit advancing clean transportation.
She’s here to discuss a new grant program for multifamily property owners in Michigan as well as other incentives across the country—and why EV charging is an opportunity investors MUST pay attention to.
Find out more:
Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemccurry/
Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.
https://www.livegreenlocal.com
And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.
https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com
Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.