Revolutionizing Luxury Real Estate and Short-Term Rentals with Stephen Petasky

Welcome to Next Level Thursday! On our very first episode we're going to discuss FEMA Flood Zone Maps and why you must include them in your due diligence when buying any type of property. Both lenders and insurance companies look at FEMA flood maps to assess risk and determine whether you'll need to pay for extra flood insurance—which can be quite costly. If you're already paying for flood insurance, then you'll also want to re-check the FEMA flood maps because they've been updated in the past year. I'll discuss my property where we were paying an extra $15,000 in flood insurance, and how FEMA revised their flood maps and I don't have to pay that any longer.

31 Aug 20235min

We made it to episode #400! Today your host, Brian Hamrick, is going to give you a peek behind the curtain and share insight into the past 400 episodes and where this podcast is heading for the next 400. Brian will also reveal his top 5 predictions on trends and headwinds that investors need to be aware of in the coming months and years. Thanks for being a loyal viewer and listener of this show. Please leave us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you listen to us on! 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

28 Aug 202318min

My guest today is on a mission to create affordable housing in one of the most unaffordable locations in the country—Silicon Valley. Franco Perez is a mobile home expert, affordable housing author, and manufactured home developer. Today Franco is going to help us understand why mobile homes are the future of affordable housing. We’ll also discuss factory-built housing and how it’s a solution to the high cost of new construction. Find out more: franco.tv 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

21 Aug 202328min

How important is architecture and design when it comes to real estate investing? According to my guest today it’s of ultimate importance, and the sooner you understand that, the more money you can make. Aaron Yassin is an award-winning, design driven developer building ground-up construction apartments in Brooklyn, New York. With over 20 years of experience in real estate, design, and fine art, he holds a unique position in the development space. Aaron’s goal is to build the ‘Tesla’ of houses, and today we’re going to find out what that actually means. Aaron has five points to good design that we’ll be discussing: spatial planning, materials, lighting, building envelope and building systems. Find out more: www.designdrivesvalue.com  www.hivedevelopers.nyc 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

14 Aug 202333min

My guest today is a federal officer for the Department of Homeland Security who has also become a real estate investor, entrepreneur and coach. When the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world several years ago, Eudania Burrell found herself without income, a flooded basement and a lot of adversity to overcome. That’s when she turned to real estate investing, and within a matter of months she had her first three houses under contract. Today she’s going to share her inspirational story of how real estate investing changed her life and the lives of those around her. Eudania will talk us through her strategies of wholesaling, subject-to and lease-options, while sharing actual examples of the deals she completed and the profits she realized. We’ll discuss her greatest challenges and the importance of taking control of your financial destiny. Find out more: www.renewmeproperties.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

7 Aug 202330min

My guest today bought his first four rental properties at the age of 19 using savings from his high school internet business. Today, Drew Breneman is the founder and CEO of Breneman Capital where he focuses on undervalued multifamily assets and has built a portfolio of $200 million in assets under management. Drew harnesses the power of data analytics to drive his investment decisions, gaining valuable insights into market trends, property performance and tenant behavior. Today we discuss the metrics he and his team review to find the best markets around the country. Drew will share his top markets to invest in, the markets he avoids, and what his data says about Midwest markets like Grand Rapids, Michigan. Find out more: Breneman Capital: www.breneman.com Breneman Blueprint Podcast: https://apple.co/3VFp3Kg 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

31 Juli 202331min

If you’re in the process of buying any type of rental property right now, then you’ve probably noticed how difficult it has become to find a suitable loan and terms. Changes in key metrics such as debt service coverage, interest rates, and loan-to-value have had a dramatic impact on the ability to get deals done. My guest today explains the current lending landscape and helps you understand what is necessary to find the right loan for your investment. Fred SaintAmour is a former U.S. Army Ranger who now helps real estate investors and business owners of all sizes get the capital they need, when they need it, with the best terms possible. Fred has been a commercial loan executive with Boathouse Commercial Funding Group since 2010. Find out more: 269-838-3838 Fred@BoathouseCFG.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

24 Juli 202323min

Rebecca Moore is a multifamily investor and syndicator. Through her company, Starboard Equity, she and her husband control over 900 units. Her strengths are strategic partnerships, investor relations, capital raising and asset management. Rebecca moved from sunny San Diego to live and invest in Dallas, Texas in order to have access to more and better investment opportunities. Today we discuss multifamily syndication – how to talk with a broker, communicate with investors, and form strategic partnerships. We also discuss investing in Texas and the peculiarities around insurance costs and property taxes. Rebecca also explains the ins and outs of floating interest rate caps and what that means to investors and how its leading to some distress in the market. Find out more: www.StarboardEquity.com Rebecca@StarboardEquity.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

17 Juli 202328min