In this episode, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner get real about what’s working right now in real estate—and what’s been quietly wrecking people who try to skip the fundamentals.

They talk about why “back to basics” keeps showing up (because the market doesn’t care about your feelings), why authenticity matters more than the highlight-reel version of investing, and why the best operators eventually have to roll up their sleeves again—whether they want to or not.

They also recap takeaways from Jeri Schlickbernd, including lessons from the last few years of market shifts, tough project realities, and staying steady when things get messy. Expect some honesty, some laughs, and a few “yeah… I’ve done that too” moments.

If you can’t explain how you make money on a deal in 30 seconds, you don’t understand it yet—and the market is about to charge you tuition.

If you’ve been thinking about self-storage—or you just want a real edge in 2026—keep an eye out for the REIA Mastery Series event featuring Fernando Angelucci.

Follow the show and Omaha REIA updates so you don’t miss the details and registration. 

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