MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight: John Burley—Raise Capital for Your Next Deal Like a Pro
The first Speaker Spotlight for MREIC 2026 is live. We're kicking off with John Burley, real estate fund manager and capital raiser with 40+ years of investing experience and $600M+ raised. In this co...
5 Mars 12min
When Good Deals Go Bad: Real Stories From Experienced Investors
Every real estate investor has at least one deal they would redo if given the chance. Some teach expensive lessons. Others leave scars. In this episode, Brian Hamrick shares a live panel recording fro...
2 Mars 48min
Rebuilding After Losing $50 Million: Rod Khleif on Mindset, Wealth, and the Future of Real Estate
How do you come back after losing $50 million — and build it all back stronger? In this episode, Rod Khleif, multifamily investor, mentor to thousands, and host of one of the world's top real estate p...
23 Feb 33min
The Hidden Financial Tool Every Real Estate Investor Should Know: Surety Bonds with Gary Eastman
Most real estate investors have never heard of surety bonds, yet these little-known financial tools can determine whether a project finishes on time—or falls apart. In this episode, Brian Hamrick talk...
16 Feb 31min
Why Distressed Office and Retail Could Be the Smartest Real Estate Play of 2026, with Scott Sherman
Billions of dollars in office and retail buildings are trading at deep discounts right now. While most investors see risk, Scott Sherman, Founder and Principal of Torose Equities, sees opportunity. Sc...
9 Feb 27min
New 1031 Exchange & Bonus Depreciation Updates for 2026: Tax-Smart Real-Estate Strategies with Dave Foster
It's tax season — and the rules have changed again. With new updates to the 1031 exchange and bonus depreciation, real-estate investors have more ways than ever to defer taxes and build wealth in 2025...
2 Feb 40min
Building Affordable Homes in Hawaii's Lava Zones: Fuzzy Jardine on Respecting the Land and Creating Generational Wealth
Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine, co-founder of HUI Mastermind, joins Brian Hamrick to share how he overcame adversity and built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio across Hawaii—developing over 100 af...
26 Jan 30min
Conference Announcement: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference April 27–28, 2026
The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC) is back April 27–28, 2026 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and this year's theme is Thrive. This quick special announcement features Erika ...
22 Jan 9min
