Own Your Upside

Own Your Upside

By Aaron AmeenBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Own Your Upside episodes

  • Why Buy & Hold Investors Are Switching to Residential Assisted Living

     For today's episode, I'm sharing an interview I had on Michael Zuber's One Rental at a Time YouTube channel. I sat down with my friend Luke from the RALroom Mastermind, which focuses on helping investors launch their own residential assisted living homes. We spoke with Michael about why we think residential assisted living is one of the safest and most impactful opportunities in real estate for the next several decades.


    If you're RALcurious, this episode is for you. Enjoy.

    37 min
  • How I Filled a Room with 30 Investors in Houston (First Cash Flow Breakfast Club Recap)

    In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the very first Cash Flow Breakfast Club event I hosted in Houston! 🎙️


    From finding the perfect venue at the Texas Real Estate Investment Center to partnering with Kristen Robertson and welcoming an engaged crowd of 30+ investors—this event was a huge step forward for our community.


    We dive into:

    👉 The inspiration behind Cash Flow Breakfast Club and how I became a local host

    👉 How we secured our venue and ended up leasing office space there

    👉 The power of structured networking and value-driven sessions

    👉 Key takeaways from our deep dives into house hacking, rehab cost analysis, and residential assisted living


    The event may have wrapped, but the journey is just beginning! If you’re in Houston, join us every third Wednesday for our next event—let’s keep building momentum, learning, and growing together!

    📍 When: Every 3rd Wednesday, 5:45 PM - 9 PM

    📍 Where: Texas Real Estate Investment Center

    🚪 RSVP for the Next Event- https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/HoustonTX

    12 min
  • The ‘Go-Giver’ Strategy That Scored Him 92 Deals in One Year | Ep 77

    Real estate investor Omni Casey aka “the Investor Guy” went from selling surfboards to closing 92 deals in a single year—often sight unseen. In today’s episode, we dive into how he did it and why his go-giver approach is a game-changer for real estate pros.


    If you’re in Houston, don’t miss our new Cashflow Breakfast Club meetup, launching soon! Check the links below for more info.

    The Cashflow Breakfast Club- https://the.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/HoustonTX🔗 Resources & Links:Connect with

    Omni: https://www.instagram.com/omnitheinvestorguy/

    X: https://x.com/OmniCasey

    42 min
  • What’s Working in Our Real Estate Portfolios Right Now | 20-Minute Investor Series | Ep- 1

    In this brand-new podcast series, Nathan Murith and Ibreak down the exact strategies that helped us build cash-flowing rental portfolios while managing full-time careers and raising families. Each episode is packed with actionable insights—delivered in20 minutes or less—so you can learn how to invest efficiently, no matter how busy you are.

    🎯In this episode, we cover:
    ✅ How we built our rental portfolios across multiple states while working full-time
    ✅ The power of networking & how to get off-market deals sent to you
    ✅ Inside look at my newassisted living development project (10,000+ sq. ft.!)
    ✅ The importance of having aclear buy box to attract the right deals
    ✅ How to invest in real estate withjust 20 minutes a day

    18 min
  • What We Learned from Coach Carson’s Retreat | Ep 76

    Ever wonder what really happens at an exclusive real estate retreat? We just returned from Coach Carson’s Rental Property Mastery retreat, and we’re breaking down the biggest lessons, key takeaways, and surprising insights that will change how we invest moving forward.


    I sat down with Agent2Investor hosts Nico Garcia and Ana Bialek to discuss:

    ✅ What made this retreat different from big conferences like BP Con

    ✅ How networking with like-minded investors led to game-changing insights

    ✅ The power of community and why it accelerates success in real estate

    ✅ My biggest project yet—a 16-bed *Memory Care Mansion in Houston

    ✅ Why social media matters (even if you think you don’t need it!)This is a must-watch for anyone looking to scale their real estate business with clarity and purpose.

    Whether you're just getting started or refining your investing strategy, there’s something here for you!


    Connect with -

    Ana: https://www.instagram.com/anabialek_realtor

    Nico: https://www.instagram.com/ngarciaofficial

    1 hr
  • Is Your Property Manager Ripping You Off? How to Know for Sure | Ep 75

    Should you self-manage your rental properties or hire a property manager? In this episode, real estate investors who have taken both approaches discuss the pros and cons of each approach.Here is what you will learn:

    • When should you self-manage?

    • How much does hiring a property manager really cost?

    • Common mistakes investors make when choosing management style

    • How to transition from self-management to property management (or vice versa)

    48 min
  • Personal Update: We're Building a 10,000 Sq Foot Memory Care Mansion | Ep 74

    Today I'm joined by my wife Andrea to discuss our exciting new venture into residential assisted living. We shares our journey from single-family rentals to developing a 16-bedroom luxury memory care home, explaining our motivations, challenges, and vision for elevating senior care.


    We dive into the complexities of land acquisition, construction planning, and financing for the project in Tomball, Texas.


    This episode offers valuable insights for real estate investors looking to expand into the growing assisted living market, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of profitable real estate ventures and meaningful societal impact.


    Connect with Andrea-

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralmama3

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566187898330

    34 min
  • Why This Investor Chose Rentals Over Stocks (3 Properties in 2 Years!)

    Zhiwei Wang, a tech professional turned remote real estate investor, who just closed on his second out-of-state rental. Learn how Zhiwei started with a townhouse in Bellevue, WA, and scaled his portfolio across the country—all while working full-time and raising a young family.

    Zhiwei shares his strategies for building a reliable remote team, the mindset shifts needed to overcome investing fears, and how he manages his properties in just 20 minutes a day. Whether you’re a first-time investor or looking to scale your real estate business, this conversation is packed with actionable

    Connect with Zhiwei: https://www.facebook.com/zhiwei.wang.ny

    35 min
  • What I Wish I Knew Before My 1st Rental—A Candid Investor Chat

    If you think investing in real estate is just easy mailbox money, here’s a wake-up call: sometimes property managers don’t even turn on the heat in the dead of an Iowa winter.


    But that’s not the biggest shock—because the real risks are the ones you never see coming, like hidden repair bills or shady ‘expert’ advice that can sink your first deal overnight.In today’s episode of The Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast, we’re breaking down how to dodge these pitfalls, scale your rental portfolio—even with a full-time W-2 and three kids— and keep your sanity.


    Tune in now to learn the exact systems we use for remote properties, managing property managers, and protecting your cash flow before disaster strikes.


    Connect with Martin: https://www.instagram.com/mabeechen

    Follow The Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast on Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5E3wy1vqBE8zdriSfUdwiO


    Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-hybrid-real-estate-professional/id1716338586


    🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review.


    Your support helps me grow this podcast and reach more listeners like you!


    1 hr 3 min

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You've done everything right. Good income, career momentum, a family worth protecting. Underneath, a quiet realization: the path you're on is optimized for someone else's outcome.