Join us on this captivating episode as we sit down with Eric Lewis, the President of Overnight Nashville and a trailblazer in the real estate industry. In this insightful interview, Eric shares his inspiring journey from being a CPA to becoming a prominent figure in the Nashville real estate market.

Discover how Eric's STR (Short-Term Rental) journey began when he made the bold move of house hacking his Nashville home. Learn how he maximized his property's potential by renting it out on Airbnb while simultaneously residing there. Through this experience, Eric realized that his future lay in real estate, and he set out to pursue it with unwavering determination.

Eric's transition from the corporate world to full-time real estate entrepreneurship wasn't without its challenges. However, armed with his financial acumen and passion for the industry, he broke free from the chains of the pesky W2 world and embarked on a thrilling path of success.

In this engaging conversation, Eric delves into his strategies, insights, and the lessons he learned along the way. From cohosting to scaling his business, he imparts valuable wisdom for aspiring real estate enthusiasts and those looking to escape the confines of traditional employment.

Whether you're interested in short-term rentals, real estate investment, or simply seeking inspiration to pursue your dreams, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain actionable advice, glean from Eric's experiences, and discover how you too can break free from the W2 world and unlock your own real estate potential.

Episode Highlights:

Don't miss out on this empowering conversation with Eric Lewis, where he shares his remarkable story and provides invaluable guidance for anyone aspiring to make their mark in the world of real estate.

About the podcast hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Get ready for an incredibly personal and transformational episode of our podcast as we welcome Damon to the show! Damon is not only a long-time friend but also a rock climbing buddy who has recently been a guiding light through some of the most intense conflicts that I’ve faced as an entrepreneur. As a transformational coach, Damon has helped me and countless others work through challenges that seemed insurmountable.

Entrepreneurs face conflicts from all angles - clients, competitors, family, and the ever-changing market. But with Damon's unique 6-month program, I was able to implement tools and practices that have transformed my life, both personally and professionally. With his guidance, I've been able to be more present for my loved ones, my business, and myself.

Join us as Damon shares his incredible 25-year journey in this space and offers invaluable insights on how to navigate conflict and achieve your goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their personal and professional growth to the next level. And if you're struggling with conflict in your life or business, be sure to reach out to Damon for a free exploratory call. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your life!

Continue on in the show notes to find all the links from our show!

Links from the show:

www.damonfarnum.com

https://linktr.ee/damonfarnum

https://www.damonfarnum.com/see-if-you-qualify-for-a-complimentary-90-min-breakthrough-session/

https://www.damonfarnum.com/contact/

www.5strcohost.com

Instagram:

@alifeawakening

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

About the podcast hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Welcome to the show Brian!!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Brian has had quite the real estate journey!  Lets just say he’s had a hand in a few different real estate ventures, but ultimately, his path led him to the short term rental space where he now owns a luxury vacation rental company, servicing over 300 units and locations!  His company is called Elite Escapes.  Elite Escapes partners with luxury resorts, renting out their vacant units through Brian’s company, where he offers luxury vacation experiences to guests!  Think of it as luxury vacation rental arbitrage!

Not only that, but Brian is a best selling author, in Hospitable Host 2, he runs a free monthly meet up and mastermind, he manages over 300 units…AND he still holds a role in the corporate world, which he leverages to help cover more recent investments.

Brian is ambitious and his story is gripping.  We at Hassle Free RE are so excited to share it with you!!

Continue on in the show notes to find all the links from our show!

Links from the show:

www.eliteescapes.travel

https://linktr.ee/therealestatehacker

www.5strcohost.com

www.hospitablehost.com

Instagram:

@therealestatehacker

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Welcome to the show Case!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Case’s is story is one of envisioning a goal, then quickly and  relentlessly taking action.  Case was actually a guest at one of our properties, Logan’s Lodge!  Through that experience, and support from friends and family, he was inspired to buy his own vacation rental!!  Case went through some back channels to connect with Kim and I, and from there, we supported his education, then took a front seat in watching him create, then attack his goals!!  Case has now closed on his first STR in Rhode Island and is gearing up to launch in the coming weeks!  Tune in for Case’s story!!

Let Case’s story be an inspiration for anyone looking to buy their first vacation rental!

Links from the show:

www.5strcohost.com

Instagram:

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

Our Sponsor:  Cash Street Technology

Are you looking to improve your financial literacy and succeed in life, business, or real estate? Cash Street Technology is here for you. They offer financial education through mentorship, courses, and resources, including in-person retreats, masterminds, and associations. Andrew and Meghan's expertise in finance, real estate, and business, combined with their philanthropic efforts, make them valuable assets to any entrepreneur. Join this dynamic duo at Cash Street Technology and let them help you propel your journey towards financial freedom!

https://cashstreettech.com

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Welcome to the show Toni!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Toni is the #1 Kentucky STR realtor, specializing in the prestigious Bourbon Trail.  A famous area for Bourbon Enthusiasts and vacationers from around the world.  Toni is next level.  Not only does she specialize in helping clients find the perfect cashflowing STR, but she’s also an investor (owning 3 STRs of her own), a Co-host/manager, consultant, a #1 best selling author, and she’s extremely tied in with local governments, teaching them how to boost tourism in the community.

Toni’s story is amazing and she breaks down exactly how she got to where she is today in real estate.  We are so incredibly excited to share her story with all of our listeners!

Links from the show:

https://www.facebook.com/toniboer9/

https://cashstreettech.com

www.5strcohost.com

Instagram:

@state_of_bourbon

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

Our Sponsor:  Cash Street Technology

Are you looking to improve your financial literacy and succeed in life, business, or real estate? Cash Street Technology is here for you. They offer financial education through mentorship, courses, and resources, including in-person retreats, masterminds, and associations. Andrew and Meghan's expertise in finance, real estate, and business, combined with their philanthropic efforts, make them valuable assets to any entrepreneur. Join this dynamic duo at Cash Street Technology and let them help you propel your journey towards financial freedom!

https://cashstreettech.com

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Welcome to the show Cale!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Cale is the “accidental, yet intentional” millionaire.  He’s also a Christian, a Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, husband, and father of 3.  Oh…and he’s also a #1 best selling author in Hospitable Host Volume 2!  

Cale’s story is amazing.  It's a story of perseverance and a willingness to go all in.  That level of intention allowed Cale to retire himself out of his job last year.  He holds a real estate portfolio worth over $6m and he’s also been on the world famous podcast, Bigger Pockets Rookie!  

Cale and I had the pleasure of spending time together in Nashville and it was an absolute blessing.  He’s the most calm and collected person I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with and I’m so excited to share his journey on the Hassle Free RE podcast!

Links from the show:

https://linktr.ee/mtntoseacabinsandcottages

www.5strcohost.com

https://www.hospitablehosts.com

Instagram:

@cale_delaney

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Welcome to the show, Andrew and Meghan!  Andrew and Meghan are the ultimate dynamic duo.  Being published authors, real estate investors, owners of 9 businesses, mentors, …and the list goes on.  They came from incredibly humble beginnings, but always believed in themselves, their relationship, and their mission.  They live life on their terms, and they inspire and mentor other couples on how to navigate the world of entrepreneurship together as a team.  Later this year, they will be holding a series of couples retreats, aimed at helping couples find success in their relationship and in business.  I encourage everyone to reach out to Andrew and Meghan to learn more!

Beyond all of those amazing feats, they are published authors in best selling books such as The Hospitable Host Volume 1, Reputation Driven, and several others to come.

Listeners, the content in this fantastic interview is for you, no matter where you are on your investing or real estate journey!  Have a listen and don’t hesitate to reach out to Andrew and Meghan!  They are a true inspiration!

Links from the show:

https://cashstreettech.com/

www.cityscapenh.com

www.pondliferentals.com

https://www.hospitablehosts.com/

www.5strcohost.com

Instagram:

@menapace_realestate

@hasslefreere

@5starcohost

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

This is the recording from our Facebook Live event where Dave Menapace (investor and property manager), Kenny Bedwell (CEO of STR Insights), and Will Van Wickler (Top STR Realtor in Maine) joined forces to share why Newry and Bethel Maine are some of the top STR markets in New England!

Welcome to the show Jeff!  We are so excited to have you!! Jeff is the co-founder and managing partner of The STR Law Guys!  Not only that, he’s also a STR investor.  So, what does Jeff do?  Well, among many other things, Jeff’s firm helps protect investors in the short term rental space - particularly from what we call a “crisis” event.  This legal interview is far from dry… we go deep into how to get protected, particularly if you have deep equity in your property(s).  We have been fortunate enough to have Jeff and his firm on our team as they’ve helped us navigate various circumstances in the investing and co-hosting world.

Listeners, the content in this fantastic interview is for you, no matter where you are on your investing or real estate journey!  Have a listen and don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff and his team!

Links from the show:

https://www.strlawguys.com/

www.5strcohost.com

Instagram:

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com

Welcome to the show E!  We are so excited to have you!!  E has been a mentor of ours in the short term rental space.  He’s the Co-Host of the popular STR secrets podcast, a real estate investor, broker, business owner (several businesses), a husband, and overall one of the most amazing humans we’ve ever met.  He’s deployed a “limitless” mindset and broken down barriers and walls that would stop most in their tracks.  Being an immigrant, nothing was handed to him and he had to work for every win and every opportunity.  Listen in to hear E’s amazing story of how real estate put him on a path of abundance and taught him critical business lessons which he’s been able to apply in his journey of achieving financial freedom for himself and his family.

We are so excited to share E’s story with all of you!  If you enjoyed the show, we’d love for you to give us a 5-star review!

Continue on in the show notes to find all the links from our show, along with the links to STR Secrets, a prominent mastermind and podcast, helping aspiring and experienced STR investors build their businesses.

Links from the show:

FREE STR Secrets Starter Pack!

http://Www.strsecrets.com/e

https://www.courtsidevillas.com/

linktr.ee/epani

www.5strcohost.com

Instagram:

@epani.realestate

@dolcevitavacationrentals

@paniproperties

@domuinvestments

@menapace_realestate

@Hasslefreere

@5starcohost

About the hosts:

Dave and Kim are the hosts of The Hassle Free RE Podcast, Owners of The 5-Star Co-Host, LLC, Real Estate Investors, and parents of two amazing children!  Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West. He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment and then manages those properties to help increase ROI! If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! Kim is a product manager and business strategist. She's an expert in creating sound business systems that are fundamental for growing and scaling any business and can help you structure your business to be more efficient and scalable!

Contact Info for Hosts:

Dave Menapace Call/Text: 508-277-7716

Email: [email protected]

Kim Menapace Call/Text: 781-738-3403

Email: [email protected]

Dave Menapace is also a Realtor® and licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts.

Realty Executives Boston West Email: [email protected] MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com