Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

As we mark our 500th episode, we're diving into the incredible journey of reviving Engadine Inn & Cabins, a historic vacation rental in Asheville, North Carolina. Your host, Brian Hamrick, shares the behind-the-scenes story of overcoming property management setbacks, surviving Hurricane Helene, and transforming disaster into opportunity.

Discover how creative strategies—like launching fly fishing experiences, hosting weddings and wellness retreats, and leveraging local partnerships—are helping to turn a struggling property into a thriving destination. Learn valuable lessons about resilience, marketing, and the power of community in the face of adversity.

Plus, get an inside look at the launch of a new podcast, "Asheville Reboot," dedicated to supporting local businesses and showcasing the comeback of Western North Carolina after the storm.

Whether you're a real estate investor, vacation rental owner, or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights!

Topics covered:

• The challenges and rewards of managing a historic property
• Lessons learned from property management failures
• Surviving and rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
• Innovative ways to boost bookings and revenue
• The importance of local partnerships and creative marketing
• Launching "Asheville Reboot" to support the Asheville community

Tune in and join us on this milestone episode!

For more information: Engadine Inn and Cabins Website Engadine Inn and Cabins on Instagram Asheville Reboot on YouTube Channel Asheville Reboot is also available on all podcast platforms.

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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

Scaling a real estate portfolio is challenging enough—but doing it across multiple states while serving in the military takes a whole different level of strategy.

Jefferson Calloway started investing in 2019 while stationed as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, buying a townhome near Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Since then, he's mastered creative financing and grown his portfolio to 27 doors across seven states with over $1 million in equity.

Jefferson is here to share how new investors can find and finance deals creatively, scale in high-interest markets, and why investing near military bases might be one of the best-kept secrets in real estate.

Find out more: [email protected] Website - www.americanhomeconcepts.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffersoncalloway/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferson-calloway-2bb17381/

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

Justin Workman and I sit down with Detroit investor and entrepreneur Ramond Harris at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference for our fifth annual update. Ramond shares his journey from running FedEx delivery routes to acquiring and scaling a commercial painting business, VR Quality Painting, specializing in apartment renovations and interior construction.

Key topics include:

• How networking at the conference led to pivotal business connections, including meeting his current lawyer and business partners.
• Lessons learned from exiting the FedEx delivery business, including managing truck assets and navigating contract negotiations.
• The transition to commercial painting and construction, with a focus on apartment complexes and building relationships with general contractors and property managers.
• The importance of sales, estimating, and team structure in growing a service business.
• Strategies for leveraging minority business certifications (DBE/MBE) to win government and university contracts.
• Real-world advice on bidding, pricing, and the challenges of scaling a trades-based company.

If you're interested in commercial painting, apartment renovations, or learning how to pivot and grow in the real estate and construction industries, this episode is packed with actionable insights and candid stories.

Contact Ramond Harris:

• VR Quality Painting (soon to be VR Construction & Painting)
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (734) 891-7954

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

There's a lot of noise in the commercial real estate space—but today's guest brings the kind of clarity that only comes from experience and execution.

Rob Beardsley is the Founder of Lone Star Capital, and in just a few years, he's built a portfolio of over $750 million in multifamily real estate.

He's the author of two best-selling books on commercial real estate, a national speaker, and the host of The Lone Star Capital Podcast.

Rob is known for breaking down complex topics like underwriting, equity and debt structuring, and institutional operations, making them accessible to investors at every level.

He's here to share the strategies that have helped him scale, raise capital, and operate at a high level in today's shifting real estate landscape.

Find out more:

www.lscre.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

The short-term rental market has created incredible opportunities for investors—but success isn't just about listing a property on Airbnb. It takes strategy, optimization, and resilience to build a thriving business.

Quentin West knows this firsthand.

After facing financial hardship, he turned to Airbnb and built a short-term rental empire generating over $100,000 per month. Now, as a leading Airbnb coach and investor, he's helped over 1,000 students across 15 countries achieve financial independence through Airbnb arbitrage, scaling strategies, and cracking the Airbnb algorithm.

Quentin is here to share how investors can build, optimize, and scale a profitable STR portfolio—even in tough markets.

Find out more: shortcuttosuperhost.com Instagram: @qdealshomes

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

They started with almost nothing—and turned it into everything.

Dedric and Krystal Polite are the stars of A&E's 50/50 Flip (now on Hulu), a real estate power couple who built a $50K/month wholesaling business and used it to create a multimillion-dollar rental portfolio.

In this episode, they share how they went from scraping by to financial independence, what it's really like to build a business as a couple, and how they turned their real estate journey into a hit TV show.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to go from broke to building generational wealth—this episode lays it out.

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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

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/

IG & LinkedIn: Stephen Petaskey

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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