Capital Hacking

In this episode, we welcome real estate legend, author, and co-founder/CEO of PPR Capital Management, David Van Horn, back to the podcast. Drawing on nearly 40 years of industry experience across multiple market cycles, Van Horn breaks down his evolution from hands-on investor and contractor to managing non-performing mortgages and commercial asset classes. The discussion spans a detailed breakdown of note investing dynamics, structured fund models leveraged alongside institutional capital, the booming build-to-rent (BTR) housing space, and the high-depreciation, recurring-revenue appeal of express car wash developments.

Chapter Timestamps

00:36 – Welcome & Introduction of David Van Horn

02:02 – David Van Horn's 40-Year Real Estate Journey

03:45 – The Mechanics of Note & Mortgage Investing

08:16 – Analyzing Discounter Commercial Notes & Deeds in Lieu

11:46 – Fund Structuring & Institutional Capital Co-Investing

14:23 – The Growth and Tax Advantages of Build-to-Rent (BTR)

22:14 – BTR Exit Strategies & Market Selection

23:23 – Blended Rates & Investor Return Waterfall Expectations

26:03 – Investing in Express Car Wash Developments

28:06 – Car Wash Operations, Technology, and Depreciation Benefits

30:08 – How to Connect with David Van Horn & PPR Capital Management

Connect with David:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-van-horn/ 

https://pprcapitalmgmt.com/ 

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Summary

In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh McCallen shares a re-release of his interview on Cash Flow Ninja with MC Laubscher. They examine shifting dynamics in commercial real estate, detailing why investors and major institutions like Blackstone are transitioning away from short-term rentals toward experiential boutique hotels and resorts. Josh outlines how Accountable Equity scales luxury destination properties by blending contract-backed revenue streams—such as high-end weddings—with ancillary services like health, wellness, and specialized amenities. The conversation also covers current acquisition criteria, the advantages of direct investing, and upcoming networking opportunities at the Learn & Grow conference.

Chapters

01:37 – Welcome & Guest Introduction: Josh McCallen

03:00 – Josh McCallen's Background & Journey in Hospitality

06:16 – Market Shift: From Short-Term Rentals to Boutique Hotels

09:14 – Institutional Trends & Operational Alpha in Real Estate

12:21 – The K-Shaped Economy & Rising Demand for Experiential Wellness

15:30 – Historic Restoration & Evolving Consumer Beverage Preferences

20:04 – Building Multilayered Cash Flow Through Weddings & Events

23:03 – Strategic Real Estate Acquisitions & Portfolio Expansion

27:48 – Power of Regional Clustering & The "Learn & Grow" Event

29:48 – Direct Investing Benefits & Community-Building Insights

32:18 – How to Connect

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This episode features Ken Wimberly, a rugged entrepreneur, devoted family man, and former Navy serviceman. Drawing from his comprehensive background in commercial real estate and his experience as a Keller Williams franchisee, Ken discusses his entrepreneurial journey, including past business ventures and failures. He deep-dives into his latest venture, Laundry LUV, a company dedicated to disrupting the traditional laundromat industry by creating clean, safe, and family-centric spaces that focus on community impact and childhood literacy. 

Chapters

03:34 – Introducing Ken Wimberly and His Family

04:30 – Early Entrepreneurial Journey and First Business Failure

06:58 – Transition to Commercial Real Estate and Keller Williams

08:35 – Lessons from App Development Failure

09:12 – The Origins of Laundry LUV

10:50 – Becoming the "Chick-fil-A of Laundromats" and Childhood Literacy

13:51 – Franchise Experience and Meeting Co-Founder Skyler

17:04 – Laundromat Industry Statistics and Business Economics

21:16 – Staffing Models and Customer Service

22:02 – Five Lines of Revenue in the Laundromat Business

24:36 – Equipment Maintenance and Operations

25:56 – Financing and Technology in Modern Laundromats

27:59 – Current Locations and Growth Capital Strategy

31:48 – Leadership Training and Company Execution Roles

33:00 – Guest Contact Information and Event Updates

Connect with Ken:

https://www.laundryluv.com/ 

https://kenwimberly.com/ 

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We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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This episode of Capital Hacking features guest Joey Muré, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street. He shares his personal journey from working long hours climbing the corporate ladder to discovering financial strategies like the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) that allowed him to achieve true time and financial freedom. The conversation dives deep into how business owners can mimic banking systems using corporate life insurance strategies to build accessible capital and create executive loyalty plans. Joey also highlights the programs and community paths they offer to help individuals realign their cash flow, exit traditional government-regulated retirement plans, and step confidently into passive income investing. 

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

02:21 - Backstory and the Shift to Passive Income

04:14 - Defining Freedom and Critiquing Wall Street

08:05 - Deep Dive into the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC)

13:09 - Corporate and Executive Life Insurance Strategies

22:28 - Wealth Without Wall Street Community & Programs

29:02 - Tactical Advice: 401(k)s and Contract Law

32:15 - Closing Thoughts and Resources

https://go.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/capital-hacking 

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We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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In this episode of Capital Hacking, I had the pleasure of welcoming my good friend Matt Donnelly, a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. We kicked off the show with some personal updates, including my daughter's recent wedding, before diving into the exciting world of small multifamily real estate investments.

Matt shared his innovative "rock solid" strategy for acquiring smaller apartment buildings, particularly in our local market of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He emphasized the importance of knowing your market, identifying properties with value-add potential, and building strong relationships with banks and contractors.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Capital Hacking and Guest Introduction
00:01:00 - Personal Update: Robert's Daughter's Wedding
00:01:30 - Overview of Matt Donnelly's Real Estate Experience
00:02:30 - The Rock Solid Strategy for Buying Apartment Buildings
00:04:00 - Importance of Location in Real Estate Investment
00:05:30 - Value-Add Opportunities in Multifamily Properties
00:06:30 - Strategic Refinancing and Bank Relationships
00:08:00 - Building a Strong Operational Team in Real Estate
00:10:00 - Invitation to Partner on New Real Estate Deals

Connect with Matt:

www.GoldLegacyClub.com

[email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattdonnellyre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.donnelly.77
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdonnellyre/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdonnellypa/

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We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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In this episode of Capital Hacking, Josh sits down with renowned investor, entrepreneur, and Cashflow Ninja host MC Laubscher to discuss how business owners can apply family office principles—without needing millions of dollars.

MC shares insights from over 20 years of studying successful entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices, introducing the framework behind his new book, "The Family Office for Business Owners: Build a Family Wealth System as Powerful as Your Business."

Listeners will learn how to create a family operating system, preserve wealth across generations, establish a family bank, improve governance, and think like long-term wealth builders rather than simply business operators.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & episode overview

03:08 – MC Laubscher's background and journey into investing

10:06 – How the new book came to life

17:50 – Why every business owner should think like a family office

19:54 – The Five Pillars of a Family Wealth System

29:10 – Succession planning and preparing the next generation

33:15 – Creating a Family Bank with Infinite Banking

35:02 – Asset management, long-term investing & final insights

39:33 – Where to get the book and connect with MC

40:07 – Closing remarks and outro

Connect with MC:

https://www.producerswealth.com/familyofficebook  

https://producerswealth.com/ 

https://a.co/d/08uE6kKR 

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We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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In this episode of Capital Hacking, we interview Charles Rossano, founder of Cohaven, about his journey from scaling technology companies to building an innovative real estate investment platform focused on shared living (co-living).

Charles shares how mentorship led him into real estate, why he believes affordable shared housing is one of today's biggest investment opportunities, and how his company combines real estate investing, property management, capital raising, and AI automation into a scalable business model.

The conversation also explores raising capital, building operator communities, using GoHighLevel with AI, and the growing demand for affordable housing solutions for adults aged 55+.

Chapters:

01:57From Tech Entrepreneur to Real Estate Investor

03:58Finding a Mentor & Building a Real Estate Career

06:21Learning Capital Raising & Launching Cohaven

11:04Understanding the Shared Living (Co-Living) Investment Model

13:38How Shared Living Generates Higher Returns for Investors

16:26Building Operations, Teams & Scaling the Business

17:25Using AI & GoHighLevel to Automate Real Estate Operations

21:36Why 55+ Independent Living is the Next Big Opportunity

Connect with Charles:

https://www.cohavencapital.com/   

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohaven-capital/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesrossano/

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We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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In this episode of Capital Hacking, we had the honor of hosting Peter Mielnik, a remarkable individual with an inspiring journey from the corporate world to ultra-marathon running and coaching. Peter shared his background, starting from his blue-collar roots and his time as a wrestler at Penn State, to his impressive 24-year career at NVR, one of the most profitable home builders in the nation.

We delved into Peter's transformative experiences, including his decision to leave his corporate job to pursue a life of greater impact and fulfilment. He emphasized the importance of vision and commitment, explaining how he reverse-engineers his goals into actionable steps. Peter also discussed his incredible achievement of running a 100-mile ultra-marathon, which he undertook to raise funds for the Open Way Foundation, a charity supporting orphaned youths in Nepal.

Throughout our conversation, Peter highlighted the significance of accountability and personal ownership in achieving one's goals. He shared practical tools, such as journaling and creating a "manifest" of important tasks, to help listeners hold themselves accountable and measure their progress.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Episode and Guest
00:01:14 - Peter Mielnik's Background and Journey
00:02:22 - Transition from Wrestling to Home Building
00:03:26 - Achievements at NVR and Financial Milestones
00:04:32 - The Decision to Leave NVR and Pursue Coaching
00:05:41 - Supporting the Open Way Foundation and Charity Work
00:08:01 - Highlights from the Copper Kings 100 Ultra Marathon
00:12:26 - The Importance of Vision and Accountability in Life
00:20:11 - Tools for Self-Accountability and Journaling Techniques
00:25:48 - How to Connect with Peter Mielnik

Connect with Peter: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mielnik-0a87324/  

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Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!

We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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In this rebroadcast from the Hidden Money Podcast, host(s) Mike Pine, CPA, and Kevin Schneider sit down with Josh McCallen to discuss how innovative deal structuring, experiential hospitality, and strategic tax planning can create significant wealth, strong cash flow, and valuable tax advantages. Whether you're an experienced investor or exploring new opportunities, this episode offers practical insights into leveraging real estate, hospitality, and the IRS tax code to achieve exceptional results. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

00:44 Re-release of a rare episode with a deep dive into the IRS tax code

02:05 Details of the Queenstown Harbor Golf Resort deal

03:47 Josh's background and journey into real estate and hospitality

07:55 How hospitality and wedding venues create revenue streams

15:15 The concept of experiential hospitality and its revenue potential

20:50 The impressive revenue per available room (RevPAR) metrics

25:18 The strategic acquisition of golf resorts in Maryland

28:26 Cost of building and renovating golf courses

32:25 Creating demand through weddings and events

35:38 The unique investment opportunity and tax benefits

40:28 Closing remarks and how to connect with the hosts

Visit: 

https://www.revotaxpayer.com/

HIDDEN MONEY Podcast Link:

https://youtu.be/sKW3b-auxO4?si=NbNHfuGbSZ7KT9vb

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Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!

We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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In this episode, Rami shares his incredible journey from endurance athlete to muscle-building maestro, revealing how he reversed his own skinny-fat tendencies and achieved peak vitality at an age when most think it's too late. You'll discover how his 11-month phased program—centered on smart bulking, targeted recovery, and natural biohacking—can help you unlock your full potential. Whether you're tired of feeling sluggish, want to break free from the aging narrative, or simply crave a more energized, stronger version of yourself, this conversation is your blueprint for radical transformation. 

Chapters:

00:01:10 - Coach Rami's approach to transforming fitness and testosterone levels
00:02:43 - Coach Rami's background and journey in the fitness industry
00:04:25 - Transition from endurance athlete to strength training
00:10:02 - The impact of endurance training on health and testosterone levels
00:14:00 - Overview of Coach Rami's transformation program and its success rate
00:19:15 - Understanding testosterone levels: total vs. free testosterone
00:25:41 - Phases of the transformation program and individualization
00:30:11 - Information on the Alloy franchise model and its target audience
00:31:37 - Conclusion and call to action for listeners

Connect with Rami:

https://coachrami.com/ 

Learn More About Accountable Equity:  

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We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.

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