Creative Financing Explained: DSCR, Hard Money, and Why Rate Isn't Everything with Fred SaintAmour
Too many investors chase interest rates and ignore structure. They worry about an eighth of a point while overpaying on taxes, misunderstanding underwriting, or choosing the wrong loan product entirel...
27 Apr 29min
Economic Trends Real Estate Investors Need to Watch | MREIC 2026 Spotlight: Dr. Paul Isely
In this episode, Dr. Paul Isely joins the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference podcast for another MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight where he unpacks the market signals, economic trends, and bigger-pict...
23 Apr 4min
Manufactured Housing as a Recession-Resistant Strategy | $45M Across 25 Communities with Matthias Gruenwald
Manufactured housing rarely gets attention until markets tighten. That's exactly why Matthias Gruenwald built a business around it. In this episode, Matthias, co-founder of WCG Investments, shares how...
20 Apr 0s
How to Beat Airbnb Fees: Book-Direct Strategy, Distribution Costs, and Scaling Vacation Rentals with Eric Goldreyer
Short-term rentals have matured fast. But many operators are still stuck paying rising distribution costs while losing control of the guest relationship. In this episode, Eric Goldreyer, hospitality e...
13 Apr 35min
Nathan Biller on How to Evaluate ADU Opportunities: MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight
Nathan Biller is joining us at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference to break down what real estate investors need to know about ADU development in today's market. Nathan is a real estate i...
9 Apr 3min
Boring but Profitable: How Midwest Workforce Housing Beats Hype Markets with Jeremy Yost
Many Sunbelt markets that once dominated headlines are now facing oversupply, rising expenses, and compressed returns. Meanwhile, much of the Midwest is quietly doing the opposite — holding occupancy,...
6 Apr 33min
Creative Financing in 2026: Zachary Beach's MREIC Speaker Spotlight
Zachary Beach is next up in our 2026 MREIC Speaker Spotlight series. Zachary breaks down why creative financing is becoming more important in today's market. As CEO and Partner of SmartRealEstateCoach...
2 Apr 6min
Why Most Airbnbs Fail: Using Data to Pressure-Test Short-Term Rental Deals with John Bianchi
Most Airbnb failures don't come from bad luck. They come from bad assumptions made before the deal ever closes. In this episode, John Bianchi, founder of STR Search, breaks down how he evaluates short...
30 Mar 29min
