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Welcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast! Ready to turn market volatility into opportunity? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an insightful conversation with Dave Van Horn, co-founder and board member of PPR Capital Management. With nearly 40 years in real estate, Dave has built a powerhouse private equity fund specializing in non-performing loans (NPLs), build-to-rent (BTR) properties, and niche investments like car washes. Recorded in late April 2025 amid tariff uncertainties, this episode dives into how PPR thrives in turbulent markets by staying nimble and diversified. Dave shares strategies for acquiring $400 million in NPLs annually, capitalizing on BTR’s housing shortage with projects in Knoxville and Austin, and leveraging car washes for tax-advantaged cash flow. 

From aligning with best-in-class partners to focusing on company valuation, Dave’s insights offer a roadmap for investors to navigate high interest rates and economic shifts.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast

00:26 - Guest introduction: Dave Van Horn

02:37 - Market volatility: Turning uncertainty into opportunity

04:49 - NPL strategy: Acquiring $400M in non-performing mortgages

06:59 - Securitization and flexibility in high-rate environments

11:05 - Build-to-rent: Capitalizing on the housing shortage

15:55 - BTR projects: Knoxville acquisition and Austin affordable housing

18:19 - Tariff impacts: Construction costs and labor considerations

27:59 - Competitive advantages: Best-in-class partners and unique designs

32:40 - PPR’s funds: Reliant Income Fund and car wash diversification

36:06 - Car wash investments: Tax advantages and the McDonald’s model

40:37 - Location strategy: Avoiding oversaturated markets like Florida

43:47 - How to connect with Dave and explore PPR’s opportunities

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

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Website: https://pprcapitalmgmt.com/Full Transcript:Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the Big Mike, Mike Zlotnik, and today it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome back my really good friend Dave Van Horn. Hey, Dave.Dave Van Horn: Hey, Mike. How you doing?Mike Zlotnik: Great to have you back, Dave is, co-founder and I guess you are a chairman now, still a chairman. I don't know if executive or non-executive of PPR.

Dave Van Horn: Actually, I am the co-founder and board member. My partner John is executive chairman right now. I held that position for just over two years, and then, right now John's taking the lead on that and, Yeah. No, it's been good and things are going well. How about yourself? 

Mike Zlotnik: Yeah, things are good. Thanks for, coming back and we will talk about, PPR. What's going on? we are in, late April, 2025 and, th...

Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast! Are you a passive investor or sponsor navigating today’s challenging real estate market? Join host Mike Zlotnik for an insightful conversation with Chad Ackerman, co-founder of Leftfield Investors (now part of Passive Pockets under BiggerPockets) and a Focal Point coach. With years of experience building a platform to educate and connect limited partners (LPs) with sponsors, Chad now coaches both investors and operators to succeed in the alternative investment space. In this episode, recorded in mid-April 2025, Chad shares strategies for LPs to overcome recent market setbacks, emphasizing rigorous due diligence and stress testing deals. For sponsors, he offers guidance on building trust and refining business structures in a post-COVID, high-interest-rate environment.

Whether you’re an LP looking to make smarter investments or a sponsor aiming to strengthen your operations, Chad’s insights will help you learn from past mistakes and seize today’s opportunities.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast

00:25 - Guest introduction: Chad Ackerman

01:15 - Chad’s journey with Leftfield Investors and Focal Point coaching

03:26 - Coaching sponsors and investors in today’s market

04:52 - Building trust as a sponsor: It’s a relationship business

07:02 - Evolving due diligence: Stress tests and conservative underwriting

10:26 - Finding seasoned operators who survived 2008 and recent downturns

12:41 - Overcoming recency bias in investment decisions

15:24 - Learning from mistakes: A key part of coaching

18:06 - Fixed vs. floating rate debt: Applying lessons learned

21:23 - Boosting LP confidence through education and goal-setting

25:26 - Stress testing deals: Sensitivity analysis essentials

30:22 - How to connect with Chad

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

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CONNECT WITH THE GUESTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-ackerman-8089a8a/

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Mobile:  614-467-0377

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Episode Tags

#PassiveInvesting

#RealEstateInvesting

#DueDiligence

#AlternativeInvestments

#InvestorEducation

#Sponsorship

#FinancialCoachingFull Transcript:Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the BigMike, Mike Zlotnik, and it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome back my really good friend, Chad Ackerman.

Chad Ackerman: Good to see you again. 

Mike Zlotnik: Great to see you too, Chad. He's done many things. One of them obviously founding or co-founding left field investors. And then since left Field was acquired by the PassivePockets, BiggerPockets, now it's called PassivePockets.

And then, Chad is still affiliated with...

In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes back David McAlvany, CEO of McAlvany Financial Group, to discuss the role of precious metals in today’s volatile markets. With over 20 years in wealth management, David shares insights from his experience navigating the tech crisis and global financial crisis, founding McAlvany Wealth Management (MWM) in 2008, and launching Tactical Short in 2017 with Doug Noland. He explores gold’s dominance as a hedge against currency instability, silver’s value potential, and the importance of active portfolio management in a high-inflation, high-rate environment.

Learn why central banks are stockpiling gold, how to allocate 5-10% of your portfolio to precious metals, and why hard assets are key in today’s economy. David also introduces Vaulted.com, a low-cost solution for gold and silver trading, and shares strategies for compounding ounces through smart trading.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast

00:38 - Precious metals as a volatility hedge

01:17 - Gold and currency stability

03:25 - Bullish gold outlook

03:39 - Gold vs. silver vs. platinum

06:02 - Silver's value potential

10:12 - Portfolio diversification with silver

11:05 - Central banks' gold reserves

14:07 - Precious metals allocation (5-10%)

17:44 - Precious metals storage and trading

25:32 - Stock market volatility and wealth advisory

27:20 - Active portfolio management

29:38 - Hard assets in current economy

34:33 - Connect with the guest

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

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Join Big Mike for a dynamic conversation with Wendy Sweet and Bill Fairman, co-founders of Carolina Capital, as they unpack the evolving real estate landscape in 2025. Wendy Sweet, a licensed real estate broker in North and South Carolina for 35 years, blends her selling and lending expertise to guide borrowers and investors toward wealth-building through Carolina Capital’s proven lending model. Bill Fairman, The Wealth Building Strategist, pivoted from a 20-year mortgage career after the 2008 crash to co-develop a diversified passive income model with Wendy, empowering investors to “become the bank.”

In this episode, they dive into the Carolinas’ steady market—still growing despite affordability hurdles—and explore how tariffs, rising FHA delinquencies, and potential recession risks could shape housing and lending. From the surge in private lending to opportunities in small-balance commercial (think strip centers and self-storage), Wendy and Bill share why corrections breed opportunity. They also discuss co-living trends, economic cycles, and why an indomitable spirit is key to thriving. Don’t miss this roadmap to resilience and wealth in uncertain times!HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast00:18 - Intro: Bill Fairman & Wendy Sweet Return

01:22 - Carolina Real Estate: Steady Growth, Normalizing Market

03:12 - Affordability Challenges: Rising Costs, Roommate Trends

04:36 - Tariffs & Manufacturing: Minimal Impact, Southern Growth

06:48 - Lending Business: High Rates, Private Lender Surge

11:50 - Recession Risks: Housing, Rentals, and Inventory Shifts

15:35 - Commercial vs. Residential: Small Balance Opportunities

19:56 - FHA Delinquencies: Subprime Issues, Equity Cushion

23:48 - Economic Cycles: Bankruptcy Fuels New Business

27:29 - Faith-Based Group & Book Picks: Influence, Leadership

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzlotnik/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TFmanagementgroup/?_rdc=1&_rdr

X: https://twitter.com/management_tfCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWendy Sweet

Website: https://carolinahardmoney.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysweethardmoneylender/

Bill Fairman

Website: https://carolinahardmoney.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfairmancarolinahardmoney/

Full Transcript:

Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the Big Mike, Mike Zlotnik, and today it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome back two of my really great friends, Bill Fairman and Wendy Sweet. And she's always super sweet. So, she's the sweetest person of them all. So, Wendy, Bill, great to have you back. How have you been?

Bill Fairman: Great. Well, first of all, thank you. You're obviously scraping the bottom of the barrel because you're asking us back. 

Mike Zlotnik:...

Join Big Mike as he sits down with Derek Dombeck, a seasoned real estate investor, national speaker, and international best-selling author who’s been riding the market’s waves since 2003. As the owner of GOW Global LLC, Derek brings a wealth of expertise from thousands of transactions—spanning creative deal structuring, wholesaling, flipping, landlording, lending, and investing. What sets him apart? A genuine passion for people and their success.

In this episode, Derek dives into the steady opportunities of Wisconsin’s real estate market, sharing how he finds cash-flowing gems in overlooked small towns. He unpacks his creative financing playbook—think subject-to deals, seller financing, and options—that solve sellers’ problems while locking in profits. Plus, Derek reveals his negotiation superpowers: reading personality types, mastering frame control, and using storytelling to seal the deal. With market shifts on the horizon, he explains why now’s the time for savvy investors to thrive.

Tune in for actionable insights, from turning dead leads into $800K wins to building a network that fuels wealth.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast00:24 – Guest Intro: Derek Dombeck

02:03 – Wisconsin Real Estate: Stability & Opportunity

03:28 – Creative Deal Structuring: Solving Problems

06:29 – Negotiation Basics: Know Your Audience

10:47 – Frame Control: Leading the Deal

15:57 – Teaching Negotiation: Elite Negotiations Academy

19:58 – Overcoming Objections with Storytelling

25:15 – Wisconsin Market Trends: Opportunity in Shifts

29:34 – Final Tips: Build Your Network

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

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Full Transcript:

Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the Big Mike, Mike Zlotnik, and today it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome Derek Dombeck. Hi Derek.Derek Dombeck: Hey, Mike. Thanks for having me on.Mike Zlotnik: Thank you for coming on the podcast. Let me give you a short intro. As a successful investor, national speaker and international BA bestselling offer, Derek Ha has served the UPS and down of the market since 2003. Derek's expertise ranges from creating, for creative deals, structuring, wholesaling, flipping landlording, and to lending, and investing. Throughout the years, he has been involved in thousands of transactions. What sets him apart is his love for people and their success. So, welcome to the show.

Derek Dombeck: Well, thanks Mike. You know, I love coming on shows like this. You and I were talking a little bit before we started the show and, and you know, we've got...

Join Big Mike on the Big Mike Fun Podcast as he welcomes Matt Calhoun, Director of Business Development at Equity Trust, the leading self-directed IRA custodian.

In this episode, Matt dives into the latest trends shaping alternative investments, including the rise of crypto, precious metals, real estate, and debt funds. He explores how Equity Trust is adapting with new asset classes, educational efforts like IRA University, and innovative options like the Universal IRA. From navigating market volatility and tax considerations like UBIT/UDFI to spotting opportunities in a shifting economic landscape, Matt offers actionable insights for investors.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast00:19 - Guest Intro: Matt Calhoun

01:29 - Industry Overview and Growth

02:38 - Asset Classes in Self-Directed IRAs

04:49 - Trends in Investment Preferences

06:45 - Shift Back to Real Estate

08:12 - Precious Metals and Market Trends

09:25 - Equity Trust’s Educational Efforts

11:42 - Market Volatility and Self-Directed IRAs

13:02 - Product Innovations

15:44 - UBIT/UDFI Tax Considerations

19:43 - Institutional vs. Retail Divisions

23:03 - Universal IRA Option

25:03 - How to Connect with Equity Trust

25:33 - Book Recommendation

26:28 - Final Thoughts on Cash Flow and Investing

30:11 - Closing Remarks

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: 239-333-4461

Website: https://www.trustetc.com/

Full Transcript:

Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the Big Mike, Mike Zlotnik, and today it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome Matt Calhoun from the Equity Trust. Hey Matt

Matt Calhoun: Hey, Mike. Thanks for having me. 

Mike Zlotnik: Thanks for coming on our podcast. Matt is the director of business Development at the Equity Trust, and we are going to talk about latest and greatest in the world of IRA Custodians equity trust.

Uh, you think you're the largest IRA custodian unless somebody else acquired other shops got bigger than you. If I remember correctly, you were the largest of self-directed custodians, so I'll turn the floor over to you. What's new with you personally? Always you know about you and the family first, and then we will move into the business. What's latest and greatest? 

Matt Calhoun: Yeah, things are, things are good, things are busy. Uh, I have three kids at home, so all three kids under the age of six. Um, with six rental properties that I self-manage as well as full-time job here at equity. So, you know, definitely using my time wisely, um, each day.

So things are good there. Um, as, as far as like the industry as a whole, it keeps us busy. Um, we're growing. Getting into different asset classes and just finding ways to, to get word out. Um,...

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re joined by Robert Levy, Managing Partner at LBX Investments, a multi-strategy contrarian real estate firm with $250 million in assets under management. Rob has a deep background in real estate investing, having led acquisitions, asset management, and capital raising at multiple firms before co-founding LBX. With extensive experience in retail and mixed-use assets, he shares invaluable insights into the current state of the commercial real estate market.In this episode, Rob discusses the resilience of open-air shopping centers, the shift in capital from multifamily and industrial sectors into retail, and how compressed cap rates are impacting acquisitions. He also dives into the challenges of finding value-add opportunities in today’s market, the role of AI in real estate, and the risks of stagflation affecting long-term economic trends. With experience navigating market cycles, Rob shares his disciplined approach to investing, including recent successful dispositions and what he’s watching for in future deals.If you're interested in commercial real estate, retail investments, or contrarian market strategies, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in now!HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 – Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast

00:24 – Guest intro: Rob Levy

01:07 – State of the retail and multi-family markets

03:45 – Why retail remains strong despite shifting capital trends

07:30 – Cap rate compression and retail investment demand

12:10 – Multi-family market shifts and distressed opportunities

16:05 – How rising interest rates impact acquisitions

21:20 – AI, inflation, and economic uncertainty in real estate

28:45 – Finding mispriced deals in retail and multi-family

34:10 – How to connect with Rob and LBX Investments

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Full Transcript:Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the Big Mike, Mike Zlotnik, and I'd like to welcome back Andy Gurczak. If I'm pronouncing it correct. If I'm butchering you up, forgive me. I've tried a few times. He originally is from Poland, right? He's Polish. His family is from Poland. And remind, just a couple of words about you, when you came to the country, a little bit of your story, and then we'll jump into insurance adjusting. This is your great expertise, and we'd love to hear what's going on. It's a very hot topic, given what's been going on with the natural disasters and all the crazy stuff going on.

Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the Big Mike Fun Podcast. I'm the Big Mike. Mike Zlotnik, and today it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome back my really good friend, Rob Levy. Hey, Rob. Hey, Mike, thanks for having me. Appreciate it. Thank you so much for coming back on the po...

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re joined by Andy Gurczak, the founder of AllCity Adjusting, a leading public adjusting firm that has helped countless policyholders secure fair settlements. Andy’s journey began in construction and fire restoration, but he found his true calling in public adjusting, advocating for insured individuals and business owners against insurance companies that underpay claims. With over a decade of experience, Andy has successfully recovered significantly higher payouts for his clients, ensuring they get what they rightfully deserve.In this episode, Andy breaks down the complex world of insurance claims, explaining the critical differences between residential and commercial claims and why policyholders often struggle to get fair settlements. He discusses the growing challenges in the insurance industry, including skyrocketing premiums, denied fire coverage, and how insurers strategically delay payments. Andy also reveals the key mistakes policyholders make when filing claims and shares expert strategies for maximizing settlements, avoiding pitfalls, and ensuring faster claim resolutions.If you own property—whether residential or commercial—this episode is packed with must-know insights that can help you protect your assets and financial future. Tune in now!HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 – Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast

00:23 – Guest intro: Andy Gurczak

01:10 – From construction to public adjusting

03:18 – Residential vs. commercial insurance claims

06:45 – How insurance companies delay and deny payouts

10:30 – Why many policies are now excluding fire coverage

14:20 – The skyrocketing cost of insurance premiums across the U.S.

18:05 – Strategies for maximizing claim payouts

22:50 – Hiring a public adjuster early makes a huge difference

28:34 – How to connect with Andy and AllCity Adjusting

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.tempofunding.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJkdVoOsUy85ydkmot9iVA

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-gurczak-528b9b64/

Full Transcript:Mike Zlotnik: Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast. I'm the Big Mike, I'm Mike Zlotnik, and I'd like to welcome back Andy Gurczak. If I'm pronouncing it correct. If I'm butchering you up, forgive me. I've tried a few times. He originally is from Poland, right? He's Polish. His family is from Poland. And remind, just a couple of words about you, when you came to the country, a little bit of your story, and then we'll jump into insurance adjusting. This is your great expertise, and we'd love to hear what's going on. It's a very hot topic, given what's been going on with the natural disasters and all the crazy stuff going on.

Andy Gurczak: Mike, thank you, first of all, for having me on again. So, I think it's been about a year since I was on, uh, on your show, so, um, I've listened to your other, uh, uh, episodes. I appreciate it,...

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re joined by Mario Dattilo, an expert in the commercial real estate space with over $100M in assets under management and ownership of more than 1,000 mobile home lots. Mario began his journey in real estate in 2006, transitioning from single-family flips to mobile home parks and other niche asset classes like self-storage and light industrial properties. His hands-on experience in turning distressed assets into stable, cash-flowing investments offers a wealth of knowledge for both new and seasoned investors.

00:23 – Guest intro: Mario Dattilo

01:06 – From single-family flips to mobile home parks

03:32 – Mobile and manufactured homes explained

06:15 – Operational efficiencies and tenant dynamics in mobile home parks

10:42 – Current trends in affordable housing

15:10 – Strategies for improving mobile home parks

19:25 – Consolidation trends and institutional interest in the industry

25:34 – Long-term investment outlook and why timing matters

28:30 – How to connect with Mario

If you found this episode substantial and want to dig deeper into real estate, or maybe you want to discover better investment opportunities, be sure to check out www.tempofunding.com.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariodattilotv/

Mario Dattilo: Hey Mike, how's it going man? Thanks for having me on.

Mike Zlotnik: Thank you so much for coming on the podcast. Mario is a specialist in the manufactured home, uh, parks. He's been doing this since 2014.

And Mario, would you be so kind just to give us a little bit, uh, an introduction about you, kind of how much business you've done, uh, how much AEN you have, and then we'll go back. One of the immediate questions that kind of hits the mind. What's the difference between manufactured homes and mobile home parks? Uh, so first Mario, where do you live? A little bit about you and then your history,...