Today’s guests are Mel & Dave Dupuis.   Mel and Dave Dupuis are the real estate couple who specialize in Creative Financing. With over 20 years of combined experience, 240 units bought with no money and no joint venture partners, and 1,700 students in their mentorship program.   Show summary: In this episode, The Dupuuis share their journey in real estate, focusing on their use of creative financing to grow their portfolio. They discuss the importance of having an exit strategy, not relying solely on market appreciation, and the need for a strong, diversified team. They also shar ..read more

Today’s guest is Ben Reinberg.   Ben Reinberg is the CEO of Alliance, and has over 20 years of commercial real estate experience with over $500M in assets.   Show summary: In this episode, Ben discusses his experience in investing in medical office spaces. He highlights the stability and demand of this sector, despite the complexities and nuances involved. He shares his strategies for adding value to these spaces and the importance of selecting investors who align with their values.   -------------------------------------------------------------- [00:00:00] Intro [00:04:12] Oppo ..read more

Today’s guest is David Sepulveda.   David is a U.S. Air Force retired Master Sergeant with a strong track record in leadership & discipline. Transitioned into real estate investor & commercial broker.   Show summary: In this podcast episode, retired US Air Force Master Sergeant David Sepulveda shares his journey in real estate and discusses his expertise in commercial real estate. He emphasizes the importance of considering factors like inflation and the cost of living when investing in real estate. David also talks about the challenges he faced in the industry and how he ove ..read more

Today’s guest is Shawn DiMartile.   Shawn DiMartile is a multifamily investor with over 300 multifamily units. He's co-founder of Takeoff Capital, host of The Real Estate Takeoff Podcast, and author of the eBook "California Gold".   Show summary: In this podcast episode, Sean DeMartel, shares his journey from being an air traffic controller to building a real estate empire. He discusses his decision to invest in a 32-unit apartment complex, his transition to full-time real estate investing, and his strategies for engaging with podcast hosts to share his unique story. Sean also talks ..read more

Today’s guest is David Lecko.   David Lecko is the founder and CEO of DealMachine, the highest-rated mobile app to help real estate investors find off-market deals.   Show summary:   In this podcast episode, David Leko, the founder and CEO of Deal Machine, discusses the evolution of his mobile app for real estate investors. He explains how the app started as a tool for finding off-market deals and expanded to include features like running comps and pulling lists. David shares his journey from being a software developer to starting Deal Machine and how the app has improved the li ..read more

Today’s guest is Michael Gevurtz.   Michael Gevurtz is an entrepreneur and investor in the real estate and finance industries. He is the CEO and founder of Bluebird Companies, a diversified real estate organization specializing in private lending, development, and construction management.   Show summary: In this podcast episode, Michael shares his experience working for a real estate investment trust and how he ventured out on his own after the financial crisis hit. He discusses his decision to become a lender and how they mitigate risk by underwriting loans conservatively. Michael a ..read more

Today’s guest is Mike Worthy.   Mike is the VP of Equipment Sales for the oldest/largest commercial laundry distributor in the Mid-South area.    Show summary:  In this podcast episode, Mike Worthy, discusses the laundry business and the opportunities and challenges it presents. He emphasizes the importance of doing business right and getting the right advice from reputable distributors. Mike explains that every case is different and thorough research is crucial. He provides case studies to illustrate the differences in laundry facilities and talks about the changing model ..read more

Today’s guest is Arunabh Dastidar.   As an ex-asset owner and manager of projects worth over $5B, Arunabh Dastidar has first-hand experienced the flaws that hinder growth in the real estate industry. His mission is to revolutionize the future of rental management.   Show summary:  In this podcast episode, Arnab Naskar, discusses how his platform simplifies and accelerates data analysis in the real estate industry. He explains the streamlined integration process and emphasizes positive customer feedback. Arnab shares his background and how he got involved in real estate, highligh ..read more

Today’s guest is Susan King.   Susan is a registered architect and a principal at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture and engineering firms in the country.   Show summary: In this podcast episode, Susan King discusses her passion for architecture, her journey to becoming a licensed architect, and the challenges she faced along the way. Susan also talks about two exciting projects she is currently working on, including a conservatory built using passive house methodology and a collaboration for underserved neighborhoods in Chicago. The conversation also touches on the chal ..read more

Today’s guest is Andy Crebar.    Andy is the CEO and co-founder of GP Flow which is on a mission to unlock the potential of real estate. He’s spent his career working in fintech and real estate and lives in New York with his young family.   Show summary:  In this podcast episode, Andy Crebar discusses his background in fintech and real estate, as well as the development of GP Flow as a platform to help real estate sponsors and LPs. He explains how GP Flow was created by understanding the pain points of sponsors and LPs and offers insights into their integration with existin ..read more