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Real Estate Pros

Conversations with active real estate investors and the pros who serve them: what they buy, how they fund it, and what they would do differently.

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

From Startup to Success: Bob Fraser’s Journey in Private Equity

Dylan Silver interviews Bob Fraser, CFO and chief micro macro strategist for Aspen Funds. Bob shares his journey from tech startup founder to private equity and real estate investo…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Unlocking Real Estate Secrets: 7 Key Insights from an Appraisal Expert

Dylan Silver interviews Alek Petreski, a certified appraiser and real estate entrepreneur, discussing the intricacies of property appraisals, the importance of understanding market…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

From Struggles to Success: Jared Davis’ Real Estate Journey Revealed

Jared Davis shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a successful real estate agent and investor. He discusses the challenges he faced in the early days of his career, the i…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Invest Smarter: Alton Dawsey on Life Insurance & Real Estate Success

Dylan Silver and Alton Dawsey explore the critical intersection of real estate investment and life insurance. Alton shares his journey into real estate during the 2008 crash and ho…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Real Estate Real Talk: Chad & Christie Elliott Share Their Secrets

Dylan Silver interviews Chad and Christie Elliott, a husband-and-wife team navigating the real estate landscape in Georgia. They share their journey from early challenges in real e…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Unlocking Real Estate Success: Blake Selby’s Journey to Partnership Power

Dylan Silver interviews Blake Selby, a private lender and real estate entrepreneur, who shares his journey from starting in rental real estate to transitioning into joint ventures …

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Navigating Real Estate Challenges: Oleg Donets’ Top 3 Marketing Tips

Dylan Silver interviews Oleg Donets, the founder of Real Estate Bees, a platform designed to assist real estate professionals, particularly investors, in growing their businesses t…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

The Biggest Mistakes in Real Estate: Insights from a 25-Year Pro

Stephen Schmidt welcomes Guy Barretta, a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of experience. They discuss Guy’s journey in the real estate industry, the challenges …

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Avoid Costly Mistakes: Why Home Inspections Matter for Investors

Stephen Schmidt interviews Fred Rodrigues, a certified master inspector with over six years of experience in the home inspection industry. Fred shares his journey from corporate ex…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Navigating the Short-Term Rental Market: Expert Tips

Stephen Schmidt interviews Stephen Petasky, the founder and CEO of the Luxus Group, who shares his journey in the real estate industry, particularly in short-term rentals. Petasky …

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

From Fire to Fabulous: Transforming Damaged Homes

Stephen Schmidt interviews Robert Bonner, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. Robert shares his unique journey into real estate, his passion fo…

Real Estate Pros · July 1, 2025

Maximize Your Property Profits: Expert Insights

Stephen Schmidt interviews Kevin Gardner, a seasoned expert in multifamily real estate and technology. Kevin shares his journey from selling cable door-to-door to becoming a vice p…

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