In this episode, I sit down with Merriah Harkins from Lukrom, a Phoenix-based private lending company that’s bridging the gap between high-net-worth capital and real estate investors needing fast, flexible funding. We talk about how Lukrom structures short-term loans, what they look for in a borrower, and how they raise capital from private investors. Whether you're flipping houses, building a rental portfolio, or just curious how the private lending world really works, this episode is packed with practical insight from someone in the trenches.

Lukrom.com

602-899-0683

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Conner—national speaker, author of Where to Get the Money Now, and widely known as The Private Money Authority. We dive deep into one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available: investing through your Roth IRA. Jay breaks down how to use private money and self-directed retirement accounts to generate tax-free income, fund real estate deals, and build long-term wealth without relying on banks or traditional lenders. If you're looking to raise capital, invest smarter, or keep more of your profits, this conversation is a goldmine.

JayConner.com/book

In this powerhouse episode of Icons of Real Estate, we welcome Kris Reid—founder of Ardor SEO and the go-to expert for real estate lead generation. Kris pulls back the curtain on how real estate professionals can attract ready-to-close clients without cold calls or wasted ad spend. We dig into the exact strategies agents and investors can use to build authority online, dominate local markets, and turn their websites into 24/7 lead machines. If you’re tired of chasing deals and want to magnetize business instead, don’t miss this conversation.

https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Peter and I talk on everything multi-family asset performance. A lot of operators think they're ship is sailing smooth becuase the balance sheet is in the green. But, what if you had a 3rd party expert pick your books apart and tell you exactly where the leaks are and how to fix them, ensuring your exit is exciting?

Rev’s platform analyzes thousands of data points across properties and delivers actionable insights that drive real financial results. They help owners and asset managers outperform their competition and refine the multifamily leasing experience. 

Peter shares insights about:

• Why traditional leasing training fails to move metrics

• leasing strategies and impact on property valuations 

• Key trends reshaping the $100B+ multifamily industry

• Leadership lessons from building multiple successful companies

https://www.rev-leasing.com/

On todays episode, Author of The Checkbook IRA, Adam Bergman and I discuss the power of using your retirement accounts for investing; whether you have self directed IRA, Solo401k or any other account, Adam discusses the pros and cons of each and how to convert if necessary. 

We discuss his book(s), the "Mega Backdoor Roth", the Rule of 72, and the $13 Trillion dollars sitting in IRA's nationwide just waiting to be utilized.

https://adam-bergman.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambergman1/

Nicholas is the owner of LeanMiningPro.com

I brought him on after I saw the new TCPA section 47 laws come out that effectively shut down tons of businesses over night that did not understand how to stay compliant post Jan 27th, 2025.

We dive into not only the rules of TCPA and 10DLC A2P, but also into what marketing strategies are working best right now for real estate investors

If you want to learn more about LeadMiningPro, Nicholas is a brave soul and has provided his cell # here: 727-877-8772

Meet Damion Lupo, an entrepreneurial powerhouse whose journey from a $20 million loss and homelessness to rebuilding his wealth tenfold showcases his strategic brilliance and unyielding determination.

Starting at just 11 years old, Damion launched a video game company after his parents said they couldn’t afford games, enlisting them to drive him around for business deals. This early drive for financial independence continued through his college years, where he disrupted the campus economy by launching a bookstore in his dorm room that swiftly outperformed the official campus bookstore.

Damion’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to build an impressive portfolio of over 70 companies across real estate, precious metals, insurance, and media.

His latest ventures, FrameTec and the eQRP system, are game-changers in their fields. FrameTec revolutionizes construction with a rapid, waste-reducing framing process that slashes build times and costs, while the eQRP system transforms retirement planning by offering investors unparalleled control and flexibility.

Our discussions on his company FrameTec are truly inspirational 

Damion can be contacted here: TurnkeyRetirement.com

I brought Logan on as a fellow land investor to discuss strategies that work, and due diligence items you do not want to miss. Logan also talks about his passion to provide affordable housing and start a coffee shop with his wife and good friend.

Find Logan on his podcast, Land Fixer Podcast

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I brought Parker back on the show becuase he's so open about everything that it's easy to continue learning from him. In this interview, we dive into why creative financing is so powerful when analysing the deal to purchase and dispo. We also go over the importance of evaluating your portfolio every so often to ensure it is performing the way you had expecting.

Find Parker at www.CoachingwithParker.com 

www.FastTrackFunding.com 

Brent and I discuss land investing and why we think it is better than the traditonal route of creating a monthly income with rental properties. Sure, there are some tax advantages to owning rental properties, but when we break it down to pure net cashflow and headache free, land notes win every time.