The Same Day Podcast

Mat Zalk is the President and CEO of Keyrenter Property Management, which manages about 3,500 single-family rental homes across Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Northwest Arkansas, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, with a new office in Ocala, Florida. He has grown the company in part through the acquisition of local property management companies.

Before founding Keyrenter Tulsa, Mat was a Strategy Director at The Property Finder Group in Dubai, where he worked with the CEO and senior team, scaled local teams in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and led strategic projects in the company's core Dubai market. He has been an active real estate investor since 2014, holds real estate licenses in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Florida, and is a past president of EO Tulsa. He co-hosts The Same Day Podcast with Yoni Schmidt.

Growth is fundamental to the success of any business. For property management companies, scaling can enhance client and tenant experiences. So, what are the benefits of scaling, and how can you grow your business to provide quality services?

According to property manager Mat Zalk, strategic growth allows companies to utilize additional resources to manage properties effectively. Case in point, Mat realized he could serve his clients and tenants swiftly and more productively by scaling to hire additional maintenance personnel. To accelerate growth, Mat advises employing a "jack of all trades" to handle maintenance requests. This yields a greater ROI and saves your clients and tenants money.

In today's episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk is hosted by Chad Franzen of Rise25 to talk about scaling in property management. Mat also talks about the consequences of delayed maintenance, the benefits of swift turnarounds, and how to measure the tenant experience.

Kurt Volk is a real estate investor who owns 19 properties in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and St. Louis. He has been investing in real estate since 2009.

With inflation and rising mortgage rates, tax rates, and acquisition fees, real estate is becoming a costly investment. Yet, it remains a preferred method of building wealth. So, how can you invest wisely to maximize the value of your assets?

After purchasing and renovating a dilapidated historical property, Kurt Volk utilized the 1031 exchange method to defer capital gains tax and acquire additional properties. This strategy allows you to build your portfolio with profitable investments that appreciate over time. By saving money on taxes, you can conduct regular maintenance and refinance properties for improved rates.

Join Mat Zalk in this episode of The Same Day Podcast as he speaks with Kurt Volk about acquiring profitable investments through the 1031 exchange method. Kurt talks about how he maintained historical standards on his first real estate acquisition, how to maximize real estate asset appreciation with a 1031 exchange, and advice for optimizing a 1031 exchange.

Caleb Caldwell, CPA is a Partner at CCK Strategies, a tax and business consulting firm. CCK helps small to midsize privately held businesses and entrepreneurs save money through advanced tax strategies and proactive planning. As a passionate public accountant, Caleb provides expertise that encourages clients to take advantage of growth opportunities and realize their dreams. Before joining CCK Strategies, he was a Staff Accountant and Branch Teller at TTCU Federal Credit Union.

Are you considering investing in real estate? Buying and selling rental properties is profitable, as it can provide greater returns than the stock market. So, how can you defer capital gains and save money on taxes to maximize the value of your assets?

CPA Caleb Caldwell emphasizes the benefits of the 1031 exchange method. With this strategy, real estate investors can defer capital gains taxes by swapping one investment property for another. You can then choose to accelerate depreciation on an exchanged property which allows you to pay expenses initially, thereby freeing up your income for additional uses and reducing your annual tax burden.

In today's episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk speaks with Caleb Caldwell, Partner at CCK Strategies, about saving money on real estate investment taxes. Caleb talks about deducting real estate losses on tax returns, the benefits of the 1031 exchange method, and strategies for maximizing accelerated depreciations.

Mat Zalk is the President and CEO of Keyrenter Property Management, which manages about 3,500 single-family rental homes across Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Northwest Arkansas, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, with a new office in Ocala, Florida. He has grown the company in part through the acquisition of local property management companies.

Before founding Keyrenter Tulsa, Mat was a Strategy Director at The Property Finder Group in Dubai, where he worked with the CEO and senior team, scaled local teams in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and led strategic projects in the company's core Dubai market. He has been an active real estate investor since 2014, holds real estate licenses in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Florida, and is a past president of EO Tulsa. He co-hosts The Same Day Podcast with Yoni Schmidt.

Core values are integral to business success as they accelerate growth and decision-making. So, how can you identify and execute the core values of your company?

Entrepreneur and property manager Mat Zalk has identified and systematized four core business values based on previous successes. By recognizing effective processes, he communicates and implements each value into his company's operations. Mat maintains the importance of strategic communication and documentation to inform each business decision.

In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 interviews Mat Zalk, President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management, about his company's core values. Mat discusses the importance of identifying core business values and having a positive outlook and his strategy for hiring qualified candidates based on core values.

Kevin Evans is the Owner of Liberty Air Services, an HVAC contracting company. He received an associate's degree from Oklahoma State University in 2018. Having completed hundreds of installations, Kevin is an expert in all things heating and air.

When completing renovations on an investment property, one of the most critical yet demanding upgrades is an HVAC system. With so many maintenance considerations and units to choose from, how can you make an informed decision to maximize ROI?

Some common HVAC units include a mini-split air conditioner, which allows you to control the temperature of individual rooms, and a zoning system, which regulates and redirects air to specific areas of a home. When making a selection, it's recommended to consult a skilled vendor who can give you an accurate estimate. HVAC expert Kevin Evans maintains the importance of conducting preventative maintenance checks twice a year to ensure maximum performance and save you money in the long run.

In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk welcomes Kevin Evans, Owner of Liberty Air Services, to discuss heating and cooling systems. Kevin explains the purposes, challenges, and prices of various systems, preventative maintenance suggestions for these systems, and tips for maximizing ROI on selections and installation.

Chris Burgin is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who owns 650 single and multifamily properties. In 2014, as a way to build a retirement plan, he began flipping properties valued at $800,000 before buying and renting $85,000 properties for the residual income they'd provide. At one point, he had acquired 40 properties, and things just snowballed. Before becoming a real estate investor, Chris owned and franchised a service company.

Buying and renting single and multifamily properties can be a lucrative method for growing a portfolio and maximizing your ROI. However, property management can also be arduous and demanding if the quality of your tenants or properties needs improvement. So, what are the most effective methods for managing properties to maximize profits?

Having owned and operated hundreds of single and multifamily properties simultaneously, Chris Burgin has maintained tenacity when handling difficult tenants and property damages that led to value depreciation. He sets clear expectations with tenants and delegates tasks to property managers and maintenance professionals to manage properties effectively and improve his cash flow. To streamline the process, Chris advises fostering transparent communication and strategic collaboration to build relationships with key personnel.

In today's episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk talks with real estate investor Chris Burgin about effective ways to manage multiple properties. Chris shares advice for purchasing rental properties and overcoming the accompanying challenges, how to manage single and multifamily properties to boost ROI, and strategies for collaborating with property managers to build a corporate culture.

Mandi Ford Argo is the Director of Tulsa at Venture For America, an initiative creating economic opportunity in American cities by mobilizing the next generation of entrepreneurs and equipping them with the skills and resources they need to create jobs. She focuses on driving economic development through entrepreneurship and is committed to collaboration, creative problem-solving, and influencing positive social change.

Before joining VFA, Mandi was the Events and Engagement Manager at The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Computer Science, where she supported fundraising efforts by overseeing relationships with companies and foundations that support research and development and student programs.

As business and entrepreneurship continue to evolve, studies have shown that DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is crucial to organizational profitability and success. So, what are the benefits of DEI, and how can you incorporate diverse practices in your business?

According to Mandi Ford Argo, DEI promotes greater economic development by creating job opportunities for underrepresented people and providing them with the resources to launch a successful business. When fostering DEI in your hiring and operational processes, Mandi recommends pursuing mission-aligned organizations to recruit diverse candidates. It's also critical to develop a strategic onboarding process that encourages inclusion and psychological safety for employee retention. Venture For America recruits entrepreneurial fellows to build professional development and help them achieve their goals.

Join Mat Zalk in today's episode of The Same Day Podcast as he talks with Mandi Ford Argo, the Director of Tulsa at Venture For America, about implementing DEI strategies to recruit and retain diverse talent. Mandi explains the value of DEI in organizational development, how businesses can implement DEI in their hiring processes, and the characteristics of entrepreneurial success.

Mat Zalk is the President and CEO of Keyrenter Property Management, which manages about 3,500 single-family rental homes across Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Northwest Arkansas, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, with a new office in Ocala, Florida. He has grown the company in part through the acquisition of local property management companies.

Before founding Keyrenter Tulsa, Mat was a Strategy Director at The Property Finder Group in Dubai, where he worked with the CEO and senior team, scaled local teams in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and led strategic projects in the company's core Dubai market. He has been an active real estate investor since 2014, holds real estate licenses in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Florida, and is a past president of EO Tulsa. He co-hosts The Same Day Podcast with Yoni Schmidt.

Renting properties can be an arduous process, with many homeowners having to manage maintenance, repairs, and listings all on their own.

Keyrenter Property Management simplifies the rental process by conducting initial inspections, administering tenant background checks, and recommending maintenance repairs. With Keyrenter, you don't have to hire a photographer to take professional photos for your listing; they take care of each step of the process for one fair price.

In today's episode of The Same Day Podcast, Chad Franzen interviews Mat Zalk, President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management, about how his company helps clients rent their properties. Mat explains Keyrenter's onboarding process, how they conduct maintenance inspections, and Keyrenter's leasing conditions.

Aaron Miller is the Head of Partnerships at inTulsa, which connects innovative companies and diverse talent with the mission of growing Tulsa into a vibrant and inclusive community. In his role, he connects inTulsa's work to upskilling programs, higher education, government, corporates, philanthropy, and thought leaders. Aaron is skilled in economic, workforce, and talent development, innovation, and technology. He focuses on organizational effectiveness and aligning team structure and culture with business objectives.

As an entrepreneur focused on urban and workforce development in a small town, fostering an inclusive culture is essential to business growth. So, how can you promote diversity and initiate organizational change to create a vibrant community?

As Aaron Miller has observed, executing a large-scale project or initiative for community enrichment involves partnering with progressive people who can empower others to embrace change. Working to accomplish a common goal establishes and scales a dynamic culture. Additionally, when creating careers for social change, Aaron emphasizes generating professional development programs to upskill talent and produce opportunities for diverse and entry-level employees. inTulsa recruits diverse talent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to grow and enrich the community.

Join Mat Zalk in today's episode of The Same Day Podcast as he hosts Aaron Miller, Head of Partnerships at inTulsa, to discuss urban and workforce development initiatives for community expansion. Aaron talks about overcoming the challenges of executing a large-scale community project, the importance of acquiring diverse talent, and his role in developing Tulsa's community park, Guthrie Green.

Kurt Volk is a real estate investor who owns 19 properties in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and St. Louis. He has been investing in real estate since 2009.

When investing in real estate, the BRRRR (buy, rent, rehab, refinance, repeat) strategy can be a viable method to equalize cash flow. This approach involves many factors, including appraisals and construction financing. So, how can you optimize the BRRRR technique to maximize your ROI?

Real estate investor Kurt Volk advises establishing a clear budget to structure the investing process. This allows you to evaluate renovation and contracting options. It's beneficial to receive an appraisal before completing potential rehabilitations and additions to increase the value of your investment. Kurt leverages a 1031 real estate exchange when refinancing and flipping homes to defer capital gains and maximize equity.

In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk chats with real estate investor Kurt Volk about investing in real estate using the BRRRR and 1031 exchange methods. Kurt explains how appraisers evaluate rental properties, the benefits of receiving an appraisal before completing a renovation, and how to defer capital gains using the 1031 real estate exchange strategy.