Luxury real estate is evolving, and my guest today, Stephen Petasky, is leading the charge. As Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, he’s redefining high-end vacation homeownership through innovative co-ownership models, managing $100M+ in luxury properties across six countries.

From restoring historic estates in Italy to leading $1B+ developments like the Four Seasons Las Vegas, Stephen is making luxury real estate more accessible while maintaining top-tier quality.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, he’s here to share the four pillars of luxury that help create high-end experiences at scale.

Find out more:

https://www.luxusvp.com

https://enalake.com/

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Real estate investing offers one of the most powerful paths to building long-term wealth—but for many, getting started feels overwhelming. Sayam Ibrahim knows that struggle firsthand. After quitting his job the week of his wedding, he went all in on real estate and never looked back. Today, he’s closed over 1,400 transactions totaling more than $250 million in deals.

In this episode, Sayam shares how he built his real estate empire from the ground up—without significant capital—and why finding the right mentor changed everything. With roots in both Dominican and Ethiopian communities, he brings a unique perspective to investing in diverse markets and making real estate accessible to anyone.

We dive into his step-by-step approach to scaling a portfolio, strategies for getting started even with limited resources, and the mindset needed to succeed in any market. If you're ready to take action and build real wealth through real estate, this episode is for you.

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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.

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Success in business and real estate isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about disrupting industries, embracing failure, and taking bold action. 

Jeremy Delk knows this better than anyone. From day trading as a teenager to building Delk Enterprises, a diversified investment firm with holdings in real estate, biotech, technology, and consumer brands, he’s made a career out of spotting opportunities, pivoting fast, and challenging the status quo.

Jeremy is here today to share why disruption is key to thriving in real estate and business, and how failure—when embraced the right way—can be the ultimate competitive advantage.

Find out more:

Search @Jeremysdelk on all social media platforms.

https://jeremydelk.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.

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

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Success in commercial real estate requires vision, persistence, and the ability to spot opportunities that others miss—especially during challenging market conditions.

My guest today, Ben Reinberg, started building his commercial real estate empire at just 24 years old with nothing but shoe leather and hustle. As the Founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group, he now owns over $500 million in assets across the country, including medical, retail, industrial, and office properties.

Today, we'll discuss how to identify good deals in commercial real estate, strategies for refinancing and negotiating in tough markets, and the mindset needed to stay positive and mentally flexible in a cutthroat industry.

Find out more:

https://www.benreinberg.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.

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Success in real estate often requires more than strategy—it can sometimes require addressing deeper challenges like stress, trauma, and mindset.

My guest today, Annie Yatch, is a leadership coach who helps high-performing entrepreneurs unlock their potential by overcoming these barriers.

With experience guiding startups to billion-dollar businesses, Annie’s unique approach rewires subconscious patterns and boosts performance. Today, she’ll share how to find and tackle your blind spots that limit wealth creation in real estate.

Find out more: Instagram @northstarleadership.annie [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.

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

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Many real estate investors get stuck in the cycle of buying single-family rentals and small multifamily properties, only to discover that true financial freedom remains frustratingly out of reach.

My guest today, Michael Blank, is a real estate investor, bestselling author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity, where he controls over $300 million in multifamily real estate. He’s also the host of the popular Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Podcast.

We discuss why you're unlikely to quit your job with single-family homes, how to scale your real estate portfolio with apartments, and his proven strategies for raising your first million dollars for multifamily deals.

Find out more: TheFreedomPodcast.com/Brian Website: https://TheMichaelBlank.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/themichaelblank (24k Followers) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelblank (33k Followers) LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mblank1 (11k Followers) YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/ApartmentInvesting (16.6k Subscribers) Twitter: https://twitter.com/themichaelblank (2.1k Followers) Link to Book: https://amazon.com/Financial-Freedom-Real-Estate-Investing-ebook/dp/B07GD5SDZF/

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In today’s market, many investors are finding it harder than ever to uncover strong, reliable returns. That’s why more high-net-worth individuals are becoming the bank—earning double-digit yields by making short-term, real estate-backed hard money loans.

But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this.

My guest today, Fred SaintAmour, has closed over 200 hard money loans through his company, Boathouse Commercial Funding Group, and built a system that balances risk and reward through conservative underwriting and solid borrower vetting.

If you’re curious how hard money lending works—and how to do it safely—this episode is for you.

If you're an accredited investor and would like to explore hard money lending options, contact Fred for more information.

Find out more: [email protected] https://boathousecfg.com Make an appointment

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.

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The best investors don’t just follow market trends—they see what’s coming next. 

Cameron Hastings has spent his career advising institutional investors, private funds, and accredited investors on real estate portfolio strategy, managing over $1.2 billion in capital expenditures across office, industrial, retail, and lodging sectors.

He’s also played a key role in multifamily capital markets and ground-up development, bringing a rare blend of architecture, investment strategy, and market analysis to the table.

Cameron shares his insights on where real estate is heading, how to identify inflection points in the market, and why certain “forgotten” asset classes—like unanchored strip centers—may be the next big thing.

Find out more:

selenebrighthouse.com

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Great investors don’t just thrive in good markets—they find big opportunities in tough ones as well.

Mike Cossette has spent 20 years building a diversified real estate portfolio, navigating market crashes, rising rates, and even natural disasters.

He’s flipped properties, scaled multifamily, and—during COVID—bought his own private island.

Today, he’s here to share how to find hidden deals, profit in any market, and overcome obstacles—even when the odds are stacked against you.

Find out more:

instagram.com/askmikecoss

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michaelcossette.remax.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.

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

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The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com.

In our final speaker spotlight, we talk to Scott Ellsworth, Licensed CPA, Real Estate Tax & Financial Strategist.