EP473 Smarter Strategies for Short-Term Rental Success With Avery Carl

Real estate investing often conjures images of rental properties, tenants, and intense management responsibilities, but what if there was a simpler way to build wealth and create passive income? On today’s episode, Mark Podolsky—“The Land Geek”—shares how he spent over 20 years building a thriving raw land investing business, closing over 6,000 deals. As the author of Dirt Rich: The Ultimate Guide to Building Passive Income, Mark reveals how raw land can create financial freedom through automation and smart systems. He also breaks down the automations that allow him to run his business in just 4 hours a month and how he’s leveraging AI to streamline operations even further. Find out more: https://landgeek.samcart.com/products/dirt-rich?utm_source=brian-hamrick&utm_medium=podcast 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

3 Helmi 28min

Achieving financial control and long-term stability is a goal for many real estate investors, but it often requires more than just buying properties—it takes a strategic and holistic approach to planning. My guest today, Tom Suvansri, is a financial expert and the host of the Perennial Pride Podcast. With a background in holistic financial planning and real estate investing, Tom specializes in helping rental property owners and investors create personalized strategies for building wealth and achieving their financial goals. We discuss how strategies like infinite banking and the virtual family office model can empower investors to establish control, freedom, and certainty over their financial futures. Find out more: perennialpride.com tom@perennialpride.com 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

27 Tammi 32min

Raising capital for your investment opportunities can be tough, especially in these uncertain times. But with the right strategies, it’s possible to stand out and attract investors—even when others are stepping back. My guest today, Hunter Thompson, is the founder of raisingcapital.com and Asym Capital where he has raised over $100 million from hundreds of investors. He also hosts RaiseFest, the #1 conference for people who want to raise capital. Hunter is here to share practical tips on generating leads, connecting with high-net-worth investors, and raising capital effectively in 2025. Find out more: https://raisefest.com/ 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

13 Tammi 30min

Navigating the ups and downs of real estate investing requires skill, strategy, and the ability to adapt. But what if you could create a portfolio designed to thrive in any market cycle? My guest today, Tom Dunkel, has spent over 28 years mastering the art of real estate and finance. As the Managing Director of Eagle Capital Investments, he’s raised over $65 million in private money and built portfolios in self-storage, short-term rentals, and distressed mortgage debt. Today, Tom will share his insights on building predictable portfolios and the lessons he’s learned from weathering the booms, busts, and bruises of investing. Find out more: eaglecapitalinvestments.com linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

6 Tammi 27min

My guest today is a successful inner-city builder, real estate investor, and developer with over 25 years of experience. Jose Berlanga’s story is one of building, losing, and rebuilding from the ground up – setback after setback. Jose has achieved multimillionaire status in four different industries: petrochemical machinery imports, Italian coffee bars, residential construction, and land development. Find out more: https://joseberlanga.com/ https://joseberlanga.com/contact/ 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

30 Joulu 202434min

Chris Prefontaine has figured out a way to navigate all kinds of real estate investing challenges by ‘buying on his terms’. He’s engineered his entire business to weather all storms and economic cycles, and helps his students do the same as the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. Today he explains what it means to buy and sell real estate on terms, how to buy ‘subject to’, why you should consider ‘lease-to-own’, and whether now is a good time to be investing in the market. Find out more: Website: http://www.smartrealestatecoach.com Podcast: https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

23 Joulu 202429min

When Lane Kawaoka was last on the show, it was shortly before he left his day job as a licensed professional civil/industrial engineer. Since then, Lane has gone on to found The Wealth Elevator and owns 10,000 rental units through his investor club which has acquired over $2 billion worth of real estate by syndicating $200 million dollars of private equity since 2016. Lane also hosts the highly-rated podcast called “The Wealth Elevator”, and today he’s going to share the Five Floors of the Wealth Elevator. You’ll want to listen carefully to determine which floor you’re on. Find out more: LinkedIn theWealthElevator.com 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. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

16 Joulu 202426min