Episodios

  • EP497 Deal Structuring, Waterfalls and Investor Psychology with Rob Beardsley
    Jul 14 2025

    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

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    35 m
  • Profitable Short-Term Rental Arbitrage and Algorithm Strategies with Quentin West
    Jul 7 2025

    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

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    30 m
  • From $50K/Month to 50/50 Flip: How Dedric & Krystal Polite Turned Real Estate into a TV Hit
    Jun 30 2025

    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.

    Find out more:
    politewealthportal.com
    politewealthportal.com/accountabilitychartdownload
    politewealthportal.com/live

    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

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    32 m
  • Revolutionizing Luxury Real Estate and Short-Term Rentals with Stephen Petasky
    Jun 23 2025

    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

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    34 m
  • How Sayam Ibrahim Walked Away from His Job and Closed Over $250M in Real Estate Deals
    Jun 16 2025

    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.

    Find out more:
    YouTube
    Apple Podcast
    Spotify
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    Website

    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

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    31 m
  • The Power of Disruption and Embracing Failure with Jeremy Delk — Episode 492
    Jun 9 2025

    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

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    36 m
  • How to Build a Commercial Real Estate Empire from Scratch with Ben Reinberg — Episode 491
    Jun 2 2025

    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

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    36 m
  • Is Your 7-Year-Old Self Running Your Business? With Annie Yatch — Episode 490
    May 26 2025

    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
    annie@northstarleadershipschool.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

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    30 m