EP438 Investing In Boutique Hotels and Resorts with Jeremy Garcia and Alex Jarbo
We recorded this exciting panel on boutique hotels and resorts at the recent 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. As the host of this podcast, Brian Hamrick doesn’t often have the opportunity to discuss his own investments. But today he sits down with two of his partners to share how they’ve been applying the short-term rental model to recent acquisitions of a boutique hotel and several resorts, along with the challenges faced, and the strategies employed to find success. Jeremy Garcia and his wife Melanie own quite a few vacation rentals in Muskegon Michigan, and several years ago we partnered on building out an 8-unit boutique hotel in downtown Muskegon. We also acquired a 7-cabin, 3-house resort in North Muskegon with beautiful Lake Michigan frontage. And we’ve started our own short-term rental property management company called DreamStay – go to www.bookdreamstay.com Alex Jarbo lives in Asheville, North Carolina and is a writer on short-term rentals for Bigger Pockets. Several years ago, Alex was on the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor podcast talking about his short-term rental A-frames. Brian and Alex kept in touch after recording that episode, and in 2022 Alex got an amazing resort under contract just outside of Asheville with six cabins and a 6-bed, 6-bath Victorian house on 11 acres that can also serve as an event location for weddings and other gatherings. You can check that property out at www.engadineInn.com. Find out more: www.bookdreamstay.com www.engadineinn.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
20 Maj 202444min
EP437 Mid-Year Economic Update with Dr. Paul Isely
Everyone is paying close attention to the Federal Reserve and wondering when they will begin lowering interest rates. The lower-than-expected jobs report from two weeks ago certainly got people excited, but inflation is still being stubborn. What is really going on with our economy, and how can we cut through the noise of the popular media and focus on the data that really matters? In economic times of doubt, it helps to have Dr. Paul Isely make sense of what’s really going on and what we should be paying attention to. Paul is the Associate Dean and Economist for Undergraduate Programs in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. He may not always tell us what we want to hear, but when he speaks, everyone listens. Today we'll discuss interest rates, inflation, Climate Migration, West Michigan, AI Robots and the upcoming demographic cliff. On Wednesday, August 7th, Paul Isely will be joining us for an in-person luncheon event to dive deeper into how these and other factors are transforming the real estate landscape in West Michigan and beyond, presenting new challenges and opportunities for investors. Click here to register. Find out more: LinkedIn: Paul Isely https://www.gvsu.edu/seidman/ 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
13 Maj 202439min
EP436 From Homeless to $100M with Dustin Gutkowski
My guest today was able to overcome incredible challenges to build a $100 million roofing company, and today he shares his inspirational story. Dustin Gutkowski overcame homelessness at the age of 14 and went on to build a business empire with Results Roofing, reaching an astonishing $100 million in just four years. Dustin’s guiding principle, "Impact Over Income" reflects not only in his business success but also in the lives he has positively influenced. Find out more: Instagram: @dustingutkowskiRR Facebook: @dustingutkowski YouTube: Dustin Gutkowski 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
6 Maj 202433min
EP435 Triple Your Rental Income with Student Housing with Ryan Chaw
My guest today became a millionaire at the age of 28 by cracking the code on student housing. Ryan Chaw figured out how to double and triple his rental income with his co-living and student housing investment model while working a full-time job. Now, after acquiring fifteen properties he has been able to fully replace his pharmacist’s salary with his rental cash flow. Find out more: www.newbierealestateinvesting.com/guide https://www.youtube.com/@ryanchaw1 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
29 Apr 202428min
EP434 From $20 in His Pocket to a $35 Million Portfolio With Jason Engelman
When it comes to real estate investing, there are two types of investors – those who choose to actively find, fund, and manage their portfolio, and those who prefer to take a more passive role and let other professionals handle the work and time commitment. My guest today has taken on a more active role in buying properties to rehab and rent, while creating opportunities for investors to generate passive income. Jason Engelman is the CEO of Freaky Fast Home Buyers & Investments, which currently manages $35 million in assets in six different states including Georgia, Texas, and Ohio. Find out more: Check out our website! www.freakyfastinvestments.com If you would like more information, use the form below and our investor relations team will be sure to reach out. https://forms.monday.com/forms/9f4da2e9f9d915d92cf0b1807429de49?r=use1 To message our team directly, send us an email to: info@freakyfasthomebuyers.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
22 Apr 202429min
EP433 Foundation Repair Secrets with RK Bob Brown
My guest today is concerned with the structural integrity of your home and your rental properties. RK Bob Brown is known as “The Dirt Whisperer”, and he’s renowned for his deep understanding of foundations and his ability to address complex issues with ease. Bob is also the author of the book "Foundation Repair Secrets: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Save Thousands." Bob’s wisdom centers around empowering owners with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity of their properties. Find out more: https://foundationrepairsecrets.com/ Foundation Repair Secrets (book) Social media @Dirt Whisperer 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
15 Apr 202431min
EP432 Navigating Foreclosures with DJ Olojo
My guest today is an expert in foreclosures and will be sharing tips on how you can craft a foreclosure strategy when working with owners who find themselves in that distressing situation. DJ Olojo is a real estate investor, realtor, and author of the book “The Foreclosure Fix: 12 Proven Steps to Beat the Bank, Escape Foreclosure, and Turn Your Property into a Profitable Asset”. Based in Atlanta, DJ has a mission to help one million homeowners navigate foreclosure. Today he’s shares how he works with homeowners who are in foreclosure and negotiates with their lender to help them out. DJ also purchases the note and becomes the lender himself. Find out more: www.theforeclosurefix.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/djolojo/ https://www.facebook.com/Djolojo/ https://twitter.com/dj_olojo https://www.instagram.com/dj_olojo/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeclosureFix 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
8 Apr 202433min
EP431 What Does Multifamily Success Look Like? With Gino Barbaro
Many of you know my guest today from the incredibly popular Real Estate Podcast the “Jake & Gino Show”. Gino Barbaro has over 2,000 multifamily units and $250 million in assets under management. He’s also a best-selling author of three books, and with his partner Jake, they’ve helped their students close on over 68,000 units & $4 billion in deal volume. Gino was last on the show in 2018, and shares an incredible update on how his business and goals have changed in the past six years. Find out more: https://jakeandgino.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
1 Apr 202433min
