Why You Can't Scale Your Portfolio with Single-Family Homes with Michael Blank — Episode 489
Many real estate investors get stuck in the cycle of buying single-family rentals and small multifamily properties, only to discover that true financial freedom remains frustratingly out of reach. My guest today, Michael Blank, is a real estate investor, bestselling author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity, where he controls over $300 million in multifamily real estate. He’s also the host of the popular Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Podcast. We discuss why you're unlikely to quit your job with single-family homes, how to scale your real estate portfolio with apartments, and his proven strategies for raising your first million dollars for multifamily deals. Find out more: TheFreedomPodcast.com/Brian Website: https://TheMichaelBlank.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/themichaelblank (24k Followers) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelblank (33k Followers) LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mblank1 (11k Followers) YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/ApartmentInvesting (16.6k Subscribers) Twitter: https://twitter.com/themichaelblank (2.1k Followers) Link to Book: https://amazon.com/Financial-Freedom-Real-Estate-Investing-ebook/dp/B07GD5SDZF/ 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
19 Maj 26min
How to Make Hard Money Loans the Right Way with Fred SaintAmour — Episode 488
In today’s market, many investors are finding it harder than ever to uncover strong, reliable returns. That’s why more high-net-worth individuals are becoming the bank—earning double-digit yields by making short-term, real estate-backed hard money loans. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this. My guest today, Fred SaintAmour, has closed over 200 hard money loans through his company, Boathouse Commercial Funding Group, and built a system that balances risk and reward through conservative underwriting and solid borrower vetting. If you’re curious how hard money lending works—and how to do it safely—this episode is for you. If you're an accredited investor and would like to explore hard money lending options, contact Fred for more information. Find out more: fred@boathousecfg.com https://boathousecfg.com Make an appointment 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
12 Maj 26min
Investing in Unanchored Strip Centers with Cameron Hastings — Episode 487
The best investors don’t just follow market trends—they see what’s coming next. Cameron Hastings has spent his career advising institutional investors, private funds, and accredited investors on real estate portfolio strategy, managing over $1.2 billion in capital expenditures across office, industrial, retail, and lodging sectors. He’s also played a key role in multifamily capital markets and ground-up development, bringing a rare blend of architecture, investment strategy, and market analysis to the table. Cameron shares his insights on where real estate is heading, how to identify inflection points in the market, and why certain “forgotten” asset classes—like unanchored strip centers—may be the next big thing. Find out more: selenebrighthouse.com cameron@selenebrighthouse.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
5 Maj 29min
House-Hacking, Shotgun Holes, and Buying an Island with Michael Cossette — Episode 486
Great investors don’t just thrive in good markets—they find big opportunities in tough ones as well. Mike Cossette has spent 20 years building a diversified real estate portfolio, navigating market crashes, rising rates, and even natural disasters. He’s flipped properties, scaled multifamily, and—during COVID—bought his own private island. Today, he’s here to share how to find hidden deals, profit in any market, and overcome obstacles—even when the odds are stacked against you. Find out more: instagram.com/askmikecoss youtube.com/@AskMikeCoss x.com/AskMikeCoss Linkedin.com/in/askmikecoss tiktok.com/@askmikecoss rem.ax/MikesLink michaelcossette.remax.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
30 Apr 34min
Scott Ellsworth: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference Speaker Spotlight
The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our final speaker spotlight, we talk to Scott Ellsworth, Licensed CPA, Real Estate Tax & Financial Strategist.
23 Apr 4min
Tyler Cauble: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference Speaker Spotlight
The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Tyler Cauble, Founding Principal and President of The Cauble Group and host of The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast.
18 Apr 3min
Lee Yoder: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference Speaker Spotlight
The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing and apartment syndication expert.
17 Apr 6min
