Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities.

We kick off our speaker spotlight series with Seth Williams, Founder of REtipster.com and expert in land investing. Seth will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "Land Rich: Profiting from Real Estate's Underrated Assets." In this sneak peek of Seth's presentation, we discuss why land investing is an often-overlooked niche, how to find motivated sellers, and the kind of returns investors can expect. Seth also shares insights on market trends, his favorite land investing tool, and how investors can take advantage of opportunities in 2025.

Seth Williams will be speaking on Thursday, April 24. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com.

Episode Highlights:

• Why land investing is one of the most underrated real estate opportunities
• How to find and acquire land at a fraction of market value
• Common mistakes new land investors make—and how to avoid them
• Market trends impacting land investing in 2025
• Seth's favorite land investing tool: The Land Portal

Guest: Seth Williams – Founder of REtipster.com, Land Investing Expert

Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

Many people believe that building wealth requires a high income—but my guest, Brian Tibbs, proves otherwise.

Despite earning just $9.20 an hour during his 16 years as a missionary in South America, Brian built his multi-million-dollar net worth through real estate by the time he was 44.

Now managing $16 million in assets, Brian is the author of The HACKER Method, where he shares the principles that helped him escape the paycheck-to-paycheck trap and achieve financial freedom.

He's here to discuss how anyone—regardless of income—can start investing and take control of their financial future.

Find out more:

https://theunexpectedinvestor.com/

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Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is shaping up to be an unmissable event for real estate investors, and this episode gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. I sat down with RPOA Executive Director Erika Farley to break down everything you need to know—powerful sessions, game-changing speakers, and the incredible networking opportunities waiting for you.

Get the inside scoop on expert-led sessions designed to help you scale your investments, keynotes from industry leaders like David Greene and Dr. Paul Isely, special events including the Opening Night Social and the exclusive VIP session with David Greene, the daily Deal Room where deals get made, and why you need to be in Grand Rapids this April.

Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started, this episode will show you why the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is where you need to be. Don't miss out—hit play and get ready to level up your investing game.

Secure your spot now: https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Electric vehicle charging is becoming an essential amenity for rental property owners, helping to attract tenants and future-proof their investments.

But many real estate investors don't know where to start or how to fund these upgrades.

My guest, Jane McCurry, is the Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan, a nonprofit advancing clean transportation.

She's here to discuss a new grant program for multifamily property owners in Michigan as well as other incentives across the country—and why EV charging is an opportunity investors MUST pay attention to.

Find out more:

Clean Fuels Michigan

Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program

[email protected]

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

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Industrial real estate offers unique opportunities for building wealth, and few understand that better than my guest, Obie Silverwood.

With 47 years of experience, Obie has transacted millions of square feet in industrial sales, leases, and exchanges, both for clients and his own portfolio.

His new book, Industrial Real Estate Investing and Management, condenses decades of expertise into a guide for selecting, managing, and selling industrial properties.

Find out more:

Book: Industrial Real Estate Investing and Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Leasing, and Selling Industrial Buildings by Obie R. Silverwood

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building long-term wealth, but success depends on a strategic approach. Here in the United States we have an incredible tool to help us build financial freedom that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world.

My guest, Adiel Gorel, has over 40 years of real estate investment experience and has helped thousands of investors achieve financial security.

As the founder of ICG Real Estate Investments and author of Remote Control Retirement Riches, Adiel is a recognized expert in creating wealth through real estate.

With a popular public television show and a TEDx talk with over 1 million views, Adiel's insights offer proven methods for securing your financial future.

Find out more:

icgre.com

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Real estate investing often conjures images of rental properties, tenants, and intense management responsibilities, but what if there was a simpler way to build wealth and create passive income?

On today's episode, Mark Podolsky—"The Land Geek"—shares how he spent over 20 years building a thriving raw land investing business, closing over 6,000 deals.

As the author of Dirt Rich: The Ultimate Guide to Building Passive Income, Mark reveals how raw land can create financial freedom through automation and smart systems.

He also breaks down the automations that allow him to run his business in just 4 hours a month and how he's leveraging AI to streamline operations even further.

Find out more:

https://landgeek.samcart.com/products/dirt-rich?utm_source=brian-hamrick&utm_medium=podcast

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Achieving financial control and long-term stability is a goal for many real estate investors, but it often requires more than just buying properties—it takes a strategic and holistic approach to planning.

My guest today, Tom Suvansri, is a financial expert and the host of the Perennial Pride Podcast.

With a background in holistic financial planning and real estate investing, Tom specializes in helping rental property owners and investors create personalized strategies for building wealth and achieving their financial goals.

We discuss how strategies like infinite banking and the virtual family office model can empower investors to establish control, freedom, and certainty over their financial futures.

Find out more:

perennialpride.com

[email protected]

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Short-term rentals can be a great path to financial freedom, but they also come with challenges that can derail even experienced investors. Knowing how to approach this asset class strategically is critical to success.

My guest today, Avery Carl, is the CEO of The Short Term Shop and one of the nation's leading experts on short-term rental investing.

In her new book, Smarter Short-Term Rentals: Build a Dynamic Real Estate Business and Out-Host the Competition, she provides a deep dive into the operations of short-term rentals, how to strategically analyze and choose markets, and offers actionable advice on managing properties, no matter the size of the portfolio.

Tune in for a deep dive into the key insights from her book and a candid look at how to build a thriving short-term rental business.

Find out more:

• Pre-order Smarter Short-Term Rentals: https://bit.ly/4e4IVy4
• Website: https://theshorttermshop.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop/
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1462601024089587
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17mi738WbdXCVg8BuNZdZQ

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Raising capital for your investment opportunities can be tough, especially in these uncertain times.

But with the right strategies, it's possible to stand out and attract investors—even when others are stepping back.

My guest today, Hunter Thompson, is the founder of raisingcapital.com and Asym Capital where he has raised over $100 million from hundreds of investors. He also hosts RaiseFest, the #1 conference for people who want to raise capital.

Hunter is here to share practical tips on generating leads, connecting with high-net-worth investors, and raising capital effectively in 2025.

Find out more:

https://raisefest.com/

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com