Deal Farm - A Real Estate Investing Community

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Vince Villani Reveals How to Profit from Airbnb Without Owning a Home 11/05/2025

Vince Villani Reveals How to Profit from Airbnb Without Owning a Home 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. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/38756425

John Bianchi: The Data Genius Behind 260+ Profitable Airbnbs 10/23/2025

John Bianchi: The Data Genius Behind 260+ Profitable Airbnbs 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. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/38756240

From Car Washes to a Self-Storage Empire 10/08/2025

From Car Washes to a Self-Storage Empire 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. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/38412745

Palmy Kitty on Turning a Small Side Hustle into a Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio 09/30/2025

Palmy Kitty on Turning a Small Side Hustle into a Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio 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. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/38170330

From High School Dropout to Global Real Estate Mogul with Mikkel Thorup 09/05/2025

From High School Dropout to Global Real Estate Mogul with Mikkel Thorup 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 diversification can be a powerful strategy for wealth building—and how to spot opportunities that most investors overlook. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/38074745

From $0 to Billions: The Hard Asset Playbook with Ben Reinberg 08/22/2025

From $0 to Billions: The Hard Asset Playbook with Ben Reinberg 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 discipline, focus, and creating generational success. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/37779060

An Exciting New Mortgage Strategy with Caeli Ridge 08/11/2025

An Exciting New Mortgage Strategy with Caeli Ridge 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. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/37737600

Smart College Planning with Brad Baldridge 07/16/2025

Smart College Planning with Brad Baldridge 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 conversation. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/37364290

From Failed Flip to Financial Freedom 06/20/2025

From Failed Flip to Financial Freedom 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. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/37089070

College Dropout to $14K/Month: The Rise and Fall of an Airbnb Entrepreneur 06/11/2025

College Dropout to $14K/Month: The Rise and Fall of an Airbnb Entrepreneur 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 systems, scaling, and grit. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/36943785

Fixing First-Time Homebuyer Crisis with Frank Rohde 05/30/2025

Fixing First-Time Homebuyer Crisis with Frank Rohde On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Frank Rohde about the challenges first-time homebuyers face in today’s housing market. Frank shares his journey from Germany to San Francisco and how he developed Onfi, a fractional homeownership solution that helps buyers get into homes without the traditional large down payment. They discuss how this innovative model benefits both buyers and investors, creating new opportunities in a tough market. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/36769925

From Craigslist to Cash Flow: Jesse Lang’s Real Estate Journey 05/19/2025

From Craigslist to Cash Flow: Jesse Lang’s Real Estate Journey On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Jessie Lang about her unexpected leap from flipping a property with no prior experience to building a thriving real estate business. She shares how a simple desire to make money turned into a life-changing journey and offers insights for anyone thinking about diving into the world of real estate investing. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/36568270

Investing Abroad with Ladislas Maurice 04/30/2025

Investing Abroad with Ladislas Maurice On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Ladislas Maurice about how he built a life and career investing in real estate across the globe. From flipping properties in Montenegro to securing high-ROI rentals in Colombia, Ladislas shares practical strategies for international investing, residency options like golden visas, and why more North Americans are calling places like Montenegro home. Whether you're looking for lifestyle freedom or smart returns, this episode delivers real-world insights. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/36373485

Developing, Building, Fundraising with Dale Willis 04/14/2025

Developing, Building, Fundraising with Dale Willis On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Dale Willis about developing and building entire neighborhoods. With 1500 houses under his belt, Dale Willis is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to scaling and fundraising for development. Tune in to hear his amazing story. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/36137590

Lifestyle Investing with Justin Donald 03/27/2025

Lifestyle Investing with Justin Donald On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Justin Donald ... who has been dubbed the “New Warren Buffett” of the investment world. Discover his extraordinary journey from business owner to lifestyle investor, and gain powerful insights into low-risk investments, time management, and financial freedom. Justin reveals his personal investment portfolio, shares his strategies for creating “invisible deals,” and discloses where he’s currently allocating his funds. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Justin Donald’s expert advice firsthand. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/35893170

Note Investing with Eddie Speed 02/27/2025

Note Investing with Eddie Speed On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Eddie Speed about the power of note buying and selling. With the rental market tightening up as a result of interest rates, rising housing prices, rising costs associated with insurance and taxes ... it makes sense to educate yourself on the power of note creation and selling as an investment strategy. Tune in as Eddie gives us the complete run-down on the power of real estate notes! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/35445960

The Power of Creative Financing 02/04/2025

The Power of Creative Financing On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Jen and Joe Della Fave about the amazing business they've built utilizing the power of creative financing strategies. Tune in to hear their amazing story and the wealth of opportunity that hides in plain sight - when looking through the lens of owner financing!! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/35152955

The Ultimate Investor Tool - Tax Free Exchanges 12/18/2024

The Ultimate Investor Tool - Tax Free Exchanges On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Brandon Burns about an incredibly powerful tool that so many investors neglect to utilize ... or simply go about the wrong way. As an investor, you HAVE to arm yourself with this incredibly powerful tax strategy. Tune in and take notes as Brandon is going to bring the 1031 Exchange education!! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/34521635

Ken Gee's Journey into a Multifamily Empire 11/07/2024

Ken Gee's Journey into a Multifamily Empire On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken spend time with Ken Gee as he shares his incredible journey from Commercial Lender to CPA to massive player in the multifamily space. With so much experience under his built, Ken is a wealth of knowledge ... of which he dispenses for free through his various training platforms and webinars. Feel free to learn more about KRI Partners on his website - KRIPartners.com. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/33824697

Self Storage with Tom Dunkel 10/30/2024

Self Storage with Tom Dunkel On 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! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/33592112

Massive Opportunities in Flex Industrial 10/16/2024

Massive Opportunities in Flex Industrial On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Grant Reaves about an under appreciated niche - Flex Industrial space. His company, Stoic Equity Partners has spent the last 3 years building an unbelievable portfolio across the southeast. While so many other investors and equity groups are still focused on multi-family and self storage, Grant and his team have figured out an asset class that is outpeforming these in a big way. Tune in to hear his strategies. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/33488377

The Nestment Model to Buy Homes 09/11/2024

The Nestment Model to Buy Homes On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Niles Lichtenstein out of San Francisco, CA about his latest real estate startup - Nestment. Whether you're into house hacking, partnering with other investors, or co-buying... this episode is gonna knock your socks off. In just the last year or so, Niles and his team at Nestment have made huge strides towards simplifying these models and have developed an incredible platform to help research and facilitate these types of transactions. Tune in to get the scoop! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/33013837

Ted Thomas and Tax Deed Investing 08/28/2024

Ted Thomas and Tax Deed Investing On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Ted Thomas, the Godfather of Tax Deed and Lien investing. He's been teaching investors how to build wealth using this underutilized strategy for years ... and we were lucky enough to have him hang out with us today and discuss all of the untapped potential that's out there! You do NOT want to miss out on this episode! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/32577027

Massive Tax Savings Through Cost Segregation 08/14/2024

Massive Tax Savings Through Cost Segregation On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Joe Viery from US Tax Advisors Group about a phenomenal tax strategy for real estate owners. The power of accelerated depreciation through cost segregation may make your head spin ... but it will have a massive impact on your taxable liability. If you own any kind of investment real estate or are thinking about getting into it ... you do NOT want to miss this episode. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/32489962

Investing in Syndications with Trevor Thompson 08/07/2024

Investing in Syndications with Trevor Thompson On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Trevor Thompson from Massive Capital about the incredible opportunities that exist in the world of real estate syndications. Whether you're simply looking for a passive investment or are interested in sponsoring your own syndications, Trevor is a wealth of knowledge in this space. You won't want to miss out on a great converstation with Trevor! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/32489687

Buying Commercial with Stewart Heath 07/10/2024

Buying Commercial with Stewart Heath On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Stewart Heath about his transition from CPA to Sponsor. In just 2 years, Stewart has built Harvard Grace Capital to over 20M in real esetate holdings. Listen in as he explains his philosophy on vetting and buying commercial properties without the typical risks built into value-add opportunities. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/32085722

Investing in Tax Liens with Angela Duncan 06/26/2024

Investing in Tax Liens with Angela Duncan On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Angela Duncan about the incredible opportunities associated with investing in tax lien and tax deed investing. If you've never looked into this investing niche, you're gonna wanna tune in to hear how Angela consistently generates returns between 12-18% with VERY little cash outlay needed to get started. /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/31899242

Credit Union Lending with Mark Ritter 06/07/2024

Credit Union Lending with Mark Ritter On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Mark Ritter, CEO of MBFS to discuss an unbelievably untapped market for investor loans - Credit Unions! Most investors have no idea the potential to obtain financing on their next investment property! Tune in to get the scoop! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/31656317

Solo 401k Investing with Parker Pursell 05/22/2024

Solo 401k Investing with Parker Pursell On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Parker Pursell from eQRP about the amazing strategy so many investors neglect to take advantage of - the self directed Solo 401k! If you've got money sitting in a 401K chugging along on auto-pilot, you're going to want to tune in! The opportunity to take hands on control of these retirement dollars is unparalleled in the self directed retirement space. - In fact, if you decide you want to explore the opportunity, just go to and check it out! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/31420602

Australia to the US and 1000 Flips Later 05/07/2024

Australia to the US and 1000 Flips Later On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Engelo Rumora about his incredible journey from Australia to the US and his unwavering motivation to build a booming real estate business here in the U.S. Like most investors, he's had some ups and downs and as a result has gained great perspective and clarity on what matters .... Don't miss out on his incredible story! /episode/index/show/dealfarm/id/31201632

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