At just 28 years old, Florida-based entrepreneur Daanish Azim has built a thriving business managing 18 Airbnb properties—all without owning a single one. In this eye-opening episode, Daanish joins Ron to break down exactly how he launched his Airbnb arbitrage business in less than three years using rental agreements, the right tools, and a smart team. If you’ve ever wondered how to create cash flow from short-term rentals without buying houses, this is your blueprint. No fluff, no fantasy—just a real system with real results.

• What Airbnb rental arbitrage really is—and how it works step by step
• The startup costs (and how to minimize them using business credit)
• How to furnish and launch a property in under a week
• Why location is everything—and what “good location” really means (hint: not always tourist towns)
• Which tools pros use to analyze deals, set prices, and automate their listings
• Where to find professional cleaners and build a dependable local team
• How to use platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com to get booked and protected
• How to set strict house rules and pricing strategies for maximum profit
• Why Daanish encourages students to focus and automate instead of chasing too many markets
• What a typical 3 bed/2 bath short-term rental can net in profit
• How this model fits beautifully with Ron’s “Terms” strategies to increase cash flow on existing deals

Resources:

• Free PDF + 4-Step Airbnb Arbitrage Training: Get Daanish’s free starter guide at TheMentorPodcast.com/4step
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms178
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC178

Gian Pazzia is not your average tax guy—he’s a nationally recognized expert in real estate tax strategies with over 25 years of experience. A former Big 4 structural engineer turned tax incentive specialist, Gian is the co-founder of KBKG, the leading firm in cost segregation studies. He’s helped real estate investors across the country save over $10 billion in taxes—and today, he’s breaking down how you can do the same.

In this episode, Gian shares the inside scoop on cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and lesser-known tax credits that could put tens of thousands of dollars back into your pocket. Whether you own rental properties or plan to, this episode could literally save you a fortune.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What cost segregation really is—and how it can drastically reduce your tax liability
• The major differences between depreciating residential vs. commercial properties
• Real examples showing how investors can write off $54,000 in year one on a single rental
• Which components of a property can be written off in 5, 7, and 15-year categories
• How Gian’s software makes cost segregation accessible to single-family investors for just $450
• When full-blown engineering studies are needed (and why they’re worth it)
• The Section 45L tax credit that gives up to $5,000 per energy-efficient unit
• The powerful short-term rental loophole that allows high-income earners to offset active income
• How spouses can be leveraged as “real estate professionals” to unlock huge tax deductions
• Why flippers shouldn’t use cost segregation—unless they know how to avoid recapture taxes
• A special 25% discount offer on cost segregation software just for The Mentor Podcast listeners.

Resources:

• Cost Segregation Software & Discount: Visit https://www.costsegregation.com the click the "Software" tab and use promo code MENTOR2025 (all caps) for 25% off your first use.
• State & Local Energy Incentives: Visit https://www.dsireusa.org – Enter your state and project type to view eligible tax credits and incentives.
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms177
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC177

Shawn Moore, a seasoned real estate investor with over 24 years of experience, joins The Mentor Podcast to share his journey from traditional real estate investing to becoming a leader in the short-term rental space. Starting with wholesaling and fix-and-flips, he discovered the potential of vacation rentals before Airbnb even existed. After weathering the 2008 financial crisis, Shawn refined his investment strategy, focusing on passive income through short-term rentals. Today, he runs the nation’s top vacation home investor training company and helps investors create long-term wealth with lifestyle assets.

What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:

• How Shawn transitioned from fix-and-flips to short-term rentals before Airbnb was mainstream.
• The impact of the 2008 financial crisis on his investment strategy and the lessons learned.
• Why short-term rentals became a viable long-term wealth-building strategy.
• The evolving landscape of short-term rentals and the impact of market saturation.
• Common misconceptions about Airbnb investing and how to approach it with realistic expectations.
• The importance of choosing the right locations based on demand, not just tourist hotspots.
• Why investing in experiences rather than just properties is key to success in short-term rentals.
• The pros and cons of self-managing vs. hiring a property management partner.
• Strategies for acquiring vacation rental properties, even with little to no money down.
• How Shawn uses creative financing strategies, similar to Ron LeGrand’s terms approach, to secure deals.
• The role of professional marketing and customer service in maximizing rental income.
• Why 80% of short-term rental owners struggle while the top 20% dominate the market.
• The importance of understanding real estate fundamentals before diving into the short-term rental business.

Resources:

• Join Ron and Shawn at the Virtual Golden Age of Real Estate Summit, March 26-28th, Get Registered
• Grab Shawn Moore’s book, What the Heck is a Lifestyle Asset?, for free at vodyssey.com
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms176
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC176

In this episode, Ron LeGrand sits down with Jason Hartman, founder of Empowered Investor and a leading expert in real estate market analysis. Jason has spent over 21 years helping investors navigate the market with turnkey properties and data-driven insights. As an industry thought leader, he shares cutting-edge strategies for leveraging AI technology, creative financing, and market trends to maximize profits—even in today’s unpredictable real estate landscape.

What You’ll Learn About in This Episode

• Why 2025 is one of the hardest years to predict in real estate history
• How AI-powered data analytics are changing the way investors find and close deals
• The “Lock-In Effect” – How homeowners with ultra-low interest rates are impacting inventory
• Why seller financing and subject-to deals are some of the best opportunities right now
• The Federal Reserve’s role in housing demand and what interest rate shifts mean for investors
• The impact of labor shortages, tariffs, and AI automation on new construction costs
• Why rental property demand is skyrocketing and how to profit from it
• Ron’s #1 rule for financial security – Why avoiding personally guaranteed debt is crucial
• Jason’s market prediction for 2025 and how investors should position themselves

Resources:

• Register HERE to hear Jason’s State of The Economy Address at The Virtual Golden Age of Real Estate Summit, March 26th-28th
• Jason Hartman’s Website & Newsletter: www.JasonHartman.com
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms175
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC175

In this episode, Ron LeGrand sits down with Franco Perez, a trailblazer in the mobile home industry. Franco shares his inspiring journey from financial hardship to becoming a leading advocate for affordable housing. Based in California’s Silicon Valley, Franco has built a business focused on helping low-income families escape the rental trap and transition into homeownership through mobile homes. His innovative approach is reshaping how people think about manufactured housing and its potential to create financial security.

What You’ll Learn About in This Episode

• How Franco’s personal struggles shaped his passion for affordable housing.
• The benefits of mobile homes as a steppingstone toward financial stability and home ownership.
• Misconceptions about mobile homes and how Franco is transforming the stigma.
• The process of replacing outdated mobile homes with new, high-quality manufactured housing.
• How Franco’s team collaborates with park owners to enhance mobile home communities.
• The role of mobile homes in addressing housing affordability in high-cost areas like Silicon Valley.
• Real-world examples of mobile homes appreciating in value and creating equity for owners.
• Insights into the future of manufactured housing as a sustainable solution for affordable living.

Resources:

• Franco’s YouTube Channel: Franco Mobile Homes
• Get Ron’s Free Book and Audio Here
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms174
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC174

In this episode of The Mentor Podcast, Ron welcomes Mark Podolsky, affectionately known as "The Land Geek." Mark has been buying and selling raw land since 2000 and left his corporate job by 2001 to pursue land investing full-time. With over 6,500 land deals under his belt, Mark has built a proven system for creating passive income streams through land flipping and owner financing. His expertise lies in making land investing simple, scalable, and achievable—even for those new to real estate.

What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:

• The step-by-step process for flipping raw land and creating passive income.
• How to buy land at wholesale prices and sell it with owner financing for maximum profit.
• Why land investing is easier and less competitive than house flipping or wholesaling.
• The secret to finding the best deals using platforms like LandMoto and DataTree.
• Why you don’t need tenants, renovations, or rehabs to build wealth with land.
• How to generate passive income that covers fixed expenses, giving you true financial freedom.
• The importance of targeting the right counties and leveraging software to streamline processes.
• How Mark’s method avoids the hassles of real estate regulations like Dodd-Frank and RESPA.
• Tax strategies for land investing, including the use of self-directed IRAs.
• Mark’s philosophy on wealth: creating income streams that work even when you don’t.

Resources:

• Get Mark’s Book, Dirt Rich: https://thementorpodcast.com/DirtRich
• Get Ron’s Free Book and Audio Here
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC173

You may know Scott Myers as the self-storage expert, with over 20 years of experience and a reputation as a national authority in the industry. Scott has owned, developed, or managed over 28,000 storage units and more than 5 million square feet of self-storage space. In this episode, he joins Ron LeGrand to share his journey and proven strategies for building a thriving self-storage business. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Scott transitioned from residential real estate to self-storage and built an empire.
• Why self-storage is a recession-resistant, low-maintenance investment opportunity.
• How to get started in self-storage with little money or credit using creative financing strategies.
• The power of partnerships and raising capital to scale your business.
• How to leverage technology to run unmanned self-storage facilities and cut costs.
• Scott’s reflections on the mistakes he made early in his career and the lessons learned.
• Why starting sooner could have made all the difference in his journey.
• How Scott uses his business to give back and support charitable causes.
• The most common size of self-storage units today and how the market has evolved.
• Why self-storage is not just a real estate play but a lifestyle business for long-term wealth and impact.

Resources:

• Visit Scott’s website: SelfStorageInvesting.com for free resources and training on self-storage.
• Get Ron’s Free Book and Audio Here
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms172
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC172

You may know Ron LeGrand as the real estate guy. He’s been at it for 40+ years and has bought and sold well over 3000 houses without using his money or credit, and he’s taught hundreds of thousands of people to do the same and still do to this very day. Ron still teaches classes all over America and does live deals with students everywhere he goes.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Who can succeed in real estate, and why the things you think are holding you back really aren’t
• How you can buy and sell without spending your own money or putting your credit score at risk
• The difference between the “ugly house” business and the “pretty house” business, and which one is the quicker and easier option
• Why “no terms, no deal” is the one mantra you should be following for all your transactions
• The difference between the three kinds of terms and how they can each benefit you
• Ron’s strategies for lowering your tax liability and paying as little as possible in taxes
• Ron shares the full details from start to finish of two case studies for properties he purchased, including the financial numbers so you can follow along with his process
• How you can get access to Ron’s prepared scripts for every part of the purchase and sale process
• Which three key questions to ask a potential seller to determine if the purchase is worth your time

Resources:

• TheMentorPodcast.com/2Fastest
• Get Ron’s Free Book and Audio Here
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month!