In this episode of The Roots Podcast, founders Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with Dave Short, a veteran house flipper and legendary figure in Indy real estate, to unpack what it really takes to flip houses at scale. With over 470 flips under his belt since the 1970s, Dave shares the hard-earned lessons that separate successful investors from the ones who burn out fast.

From structuring contractor crews and avoiding common rookie mistakes to securing private capital and running seven flips at once, Dave gets into the gritty details of building a sustainable flipping business. Whether you’re on your first deal or looking to scale to $2M+ in active projects, this episode is packed with gold.

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In this episode, Max and Tyler sit down with Addison Newell, founder of Funani Homes and Kiote Investing, who’s flipping the script on real estate. Addison doesn’t start with the property — he starts with the tenant. His tenant-first model builds strong communities, long-term wealth, and zero-vacancy portfolios. They talk about how a simple framework changed everything, the first tenant Addison ever bought a home for, and how he pays back investors without refinancing. If you care about investing with purpose, this one’s for you.

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Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: What Is Tenant-First Investing?
2:51 – Addison’s Journey From South Africa to Indy
16:27 – How a 2x2 Matrix Sparked the Tenant-First Investing Model
18:36 – The First Tenant Addison Bought a Home For (And Why Most Landlords Get It Wrong)
24:25 – What Redemptive Entrepreneurship Looks Like
28:47 – How Addison Funds Deals Without Refinancing
39:58 – The Power of Full Occupancy & Long-Term Tenants
45:27 – Breaking Down the Needhammer Project & Vision for Scaled Impact
55:52 – Rapid Fire: Favorite Indy Spot, Habit, Area of Growth

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In this Roots Pod Recap, Max and Tyler break down their biggest takeaways from Trent Kiester’s episode—what made him stand out, how he house hacked with just $10K, and why he’s become a cornerstone of the Roots team.

They also lay out the 3-step roadmap to building $1M in net worth through action, ownership, and relationships—plus how to spot the right people and partnerships along the way.

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In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Max Moore and Tyler Lingle dive deep into Trent Kiester’s inspiring story—how he went from working as a barback at a golf course to buying his first investment property with just $10,000—all while becoming one of Indy’s top-producing agents. From overcoming fears and leveraging house hacking to building long-term wealth and adapting along the way, Trent shares the exact steps and mindset shifts that made it all possible. Our mission is to help you plant roots, build wealth, and grow in every area of your life—and this episode is no exception.

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro and Trent’s transition from barback to investor and top selling new agent
1:50 - Trent’s biggest fear before buying his first investment property
3:50 - Trent’s strategy and journey to purchase his first real estate investment
8:15 - Breaking into real estate investing requires a hunger for learning
9:45 - Tyler’s agent perspective on Trent’s first deal
12:19 - The importance of decision making and leveraging relationships
17:35 - Tyler’s three steps to building $1M net worth before you’re 30
18:36 - The differences between being a real estate agent and wholesaling
26:16 - The philosophy behind Trent's first house hack
35:52 - Life lessons that changed Trent's his day-to-day
41:43 - Finding tenants while under contract
43:33 - The Reality of Cash Flow and the Pitfalls of Short-Term Rentals
47:15 - Subsidized Housing & Section 8, Cash Flow Strategies, and Turnkey Deal Management
52:12 - Trent's go-to Indy food spot
52:55 - Trent's #1 habit that changed his life
55:44 - Where Trent is currently trying to grow in his life
58:00 - Wrap Up

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Guy East's Journey to Success -- In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with Guy East, a seasoned real estate investor who has successfully pivoted from short-term rentals to midterm rentals. Guy shares his journey from building homes for the underserved in Mexico to launching a thriving midterm rental business in Indiana. He dives deep into the lucrative world of midterm rental properties, insurance housing, and workforce housing, discussing how to scale your real estate portfolio with these high-demand rental strategies. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in real estate investing, cash flow strategies, and how to capitalize on midterm rental demand in emerging markets.

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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Guy East’s Real Estate Journey
06:18 – Building Homes in Mexico and Pivoting to Short-Term Rentals
13:57 – The Shift to Midterm Rentals: Why Workforce Housing is the Future
19:42 – Maximizing Profits with Motel Conversions and Insurance Housing
21:07 – Understanding the Midterm Rental Demand and How to Profit from It
33:10 – Cash Flow Strategies: Building Wealth with Midterm Rental Properties
40:55 – How to Manage Midterm Rentals and Attract the Right Tenants
47:24 – Navigating the Challenges of Motel Conversions
51:12 – Guy’s Approach to Growing a Real Estate Portfolio with Midterm Rentals
56:02 – The Advantages of Insurance Housing for Real Estate Investors
59:31 – Guy East's Rapid-Fire Round: Quick Insights to Wrap Up the Episode

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This episode is for every entrepreneur, agent, and lender who's tired of chasing shiny objects and ready to build something real.

We sat down with John Murphy, President of MJW Mortgage, who’s scaled a values-based mortgage company with zero fluff. He breaks down how lending really works, the lies most agents believe about loans, and the truth about why most people stay broke. From mastering your revenue/expense mindset to becoming mentally tough, John lays out what it actually takes to lead, provide, and win in business — without losing your soul in the process.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - 07:49 | What Actually Makes a Great Mortgage Broker 💼
7:50 - 11:23 | The Ethics That Make or Break You 🧭
11:24 - 13:25 | Why Owning Real Estate Still Matters 🇺🇸
13:26 - 17:40 | TikTok Complaints & Industry Frustrations 😂
17:41 - 20:19 | How Hard is it Really to Be a Lender?
20:20 - 21:58 | How Lenders Actually Get Paid 💵
21:59 - 26:45 | Entrepreneur Lessons That Actually Matter
26:46 - 29:22 | Want to Win? Expand the Pie 🍰
29:23 - 32:40 | Leveling Up as a Business Owner
32:41 - 36:55 | Revenue & Expenses Should Match
36:54 - 45:22 | The #1 Driver of Long-Term Success
45:23 - 51:22 | How to Stop Being Broke (For Real)
51:23 - 55:17 | You Spend Too Much Money 💸
55:18 - 59:36 | Get Mentally Tough & Grounded 🧠
59:57 - 1:04:41 | Rapid Fire: Faith, Family, and Business
1:04:42 - 1:17:48 | Fatherhood, Balance & Being a Better Dad ❤️

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In this episode of the Roots Podcast, Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with real estate investor and affordable housing advocate Aaron Laster. From vending machines in his dad’s barber shop to seller-financed deals and tax sale bidding wars, Aaron’s journey is packed with hustle, creativity, and long-term vision. He opens up about wholesaling 11 deals in college, transitioning into affordable housing development, and his mission to create 1,000 doors — with at least half focused on community impact.

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Timestamps
00:00 From Barber Shop to Business Hustler
03:50 Breaking In: Tax Sales, Seller Financing & Wholesaling
12:15 Pivoting to Purpose: Mentorship & Affordable Housing
18:30 Losing Money, Finding Clarity
25:40 Holding over Flipping: How He Built Long-Term Wealth
33:10 Why He’s Betting Big on Indy’s Near West Side
41:57 Rest, Fasting & Building a Life That Lasts

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#IndyRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #IndianapolisHomes #RootsRealty #Entrepreneurship