In this episode, we break down what’s really going on with New York City’s housing crisis — from strict rent control and proposed rent freezes to a billion-dollar bailout for “distressed” landlords. We talk about how rising insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs crush owners when income is capped, and what happens when the city steps in with taxpayer-funded rescue plans. Is this sustainable, or are we just kicking the can down the road?

Then we bring it back home and look at how big city projects — like Omaha’s new railcar line — can quietly bleed local restaurants and small businesses while everyone cheers “progress.” We share a Golden Nugget on staying ahead of city planning so you don’t buy into a “great deal” that gets wrecked by construction, street closures, and shifting tax burdens.

If you own rentals, run a small business, or just want to understand how politics and policy actually hit your bottom line, this one’s for you. Listen in, share this episode with another investor, and if it hits home, leave us a 5-star review so we can keep calling this stuff out in real time.

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This is Part 1 of our deep dive with Jay Kathol and Ashley Wells, and it’s a masterclass in what really happens behind the scenes of bigger real estate deals. Jay and Ashley walk through the highs and gut-punch lows of taking on a 40-unit multifamily, why their due diligence grade was a hard “C-minus,” and what they’d do differently before ever touching another boiler building again.

They talk legacy properties, inheriting a deal from family, and why sometimes singles and doubles beat swinging for home runs. You’ll hear how they started navigating bad tenants, contractor issues, surprise capital expenses, and a property with a rough reputation—plus how creative financing and buying the LLC instead of just the asset set the stage for what comes next in Part 2.

If you’re thinking about scaling into bigger multifamily or commercial, start with this episode so you don’t learn these early lessons the hard (and expensive) way.

👉 Listen in, subscribe, and share this with a partner or spouse you’re investing with so you’re on the same page before your next big deal.

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In this episode of REIA Radio, Owen and Ted kick things off with Thanksgiving chaos—bad smokers, ceiling fans from hell, and why home projects always take twice as long as you think. From there, they shift into real estate mode, talking through appraisal delays on Ted’s car wash deal and how that impacts loan timelines and decision-making.

They also break down the real value of REIA membership, including Home Depot discounts, national sponsor perks, and why most investors are quietly leaving money on the table by not using the benefits they already pay for. Ted shares the upcoming Omaha REIA price increase and how to lock in the lower rate before it changes.

To wrap it up, they tease an upcoming follow-up interview with past guests Jay Kathol and Ashley Wells—diving into how much can change in just a few years, what went right, what went wrong, and how their portfolio and perspective have grown since their first appearance.

If you’re serious about building your network, cutting your costs, and leveling up as an investor, plug into your local REIA, grab your discounts, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss Wednesday’s episode with Jay and Ashley

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Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA
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Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/
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Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/
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MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/
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