Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Not everyone goes from fighting fires to building a $350 million private equity fund, but today’s guest did just that.  Dave Seymour started his career as a firefighter, but during the last market crash, he pivoted into real estate investing—quickly becoming an expert in commercial multifamily and ground-up development. His no-nonsense approach and deep industry expertise even landed him a starring role on A&E’s hit show Flipping Boston, along with features on CBS, ABC, CNBC, and FOX News. Dave has guided everyone from first-time investors to major institutions through complex real estate deals, and today, he’s here to share his strategies for building wealth, navigating market cycles, and scaling a real estate business. Find out more: www.freedomventure.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/daveseymour343?lang=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveseymour343/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DaveSeymourLive Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daveseymour343/?hl=en Legacy alliance https://www.you

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Tyler Cauble, Founding Principal and President of The Cauble Group and host of The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing and apartment syndication expert.

For many investors, skyrocketing prices and low cash flow make investing in their own backyard nearly impossible. But what if you could pinpoint exactly where the best opportunities are—without ever setting foot there?  Tapan Trivedi has spent years analyzing data across 380 metro areas to help investors confidently buy in the most promising markets. His S.E.C.R.R.E.T.S method eliminates the guesswork, allowing investors to identify locations with strong cash flow, tenant demand, and repeatable deals. As a full-time real estate investor and data expert, Tapan is here to break down where the numbers say you should be investing—and how to overcome the fear of remote investing with data-driven confidence. As a bonus, at the end of the episode Tapan runs a property I own in Grand Rapids, Michigan through his S.E.C.R.R.E.T.S method using his software.  You might want to view this episode on YouTube to see the results. Find out more: quiz.wheretoinvest.io/cashflowcity wheretoinvest.io Today’s episode is brought to

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Donna Bauer, The Original NoteBuyer®, a top expert in discounted notes and seller financing. Donna previews her presentation on how to profit from notes without cash, credit, or tenant hassles.

Renewable energy isn’t just about sustainability—it’s a strategic tool for boosting cash flow, increasing net operating income (NOI), and maximizing property value in commercial real estate.  Carl Moose is an expert at the intersection of real estate and renewable energy, helping investors and business owners transform their buildings into high-performing assets. As the creator of the Energized Real Estate Model and and co-owner of GreenLight Energy Solutions, Carl specializes in leveraging federal, state, and utility incentives to unlock hidden value in properties. Today, he’s here to share how smart energy strategies can give commercial real estate owners a major competitive edge. Find out more: https://www.greenlightenergy.solar https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourfocusguy 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 re

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is now less than one month away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In this speaker spotlight, we feature Jay Conner, real estate investor and private money expert. Jay will be a Featured Speaker, presenting “How to Raise Private Money for Real Estate—Without Asking for It.” In this preview, Jay shares how he raises unlimited private funding without chasing, pitching, or persuading. He explains why private money is more accessible than ever in 2025, how institutional lending has opened the door to new opportunities, and why the key to success lies in mindset—not sales tactics. Jay Conner will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why private money is more available than ever in 2025 The difference between private money and hard money How Jay raises capital without ask

Owning rental property has only become more difficult in the past several years, with inflation and rising insurance costs eating away at your profits. Maybe it's time to take a serious look at your rental property strategy and consider turning it into something that could be more profitable. Eddie Speed has spent over 40 years mastering the seller financing and note space, helping thousands of investors succeed through his NoteSchool and Colonial Funding Group. As a leader in acquiring and creating mortgage notes, he’s built private equity funds specializing in large-scale note investments. Today, Eddie joins us to break down the current and sophisticated methods that he’s teaching his students and how note investing can transform your real estate portfolio. Find out more: https://noteschool.com/rental/ https://colonialfundinggroup.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.live

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you’re serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. We continue our speaker spotlight series with Dr. Paul Isely, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Isely will be delivering the closing keynote presentation, "2025 Real Estate Economic Update and Forecast." In this preview, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at how economists are viewing this uncertain market, what trends he’s tracking, and how investors can interpret the noise to make smart decisions. Dr. Paul Isely will be delivering the closing keynote presentation on Friday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why uncertainty is shaping investo

Transforming underutilized urban spaces into thriving, income-generating assets requires vision, strategy, and creative deal-making.  Katie Kim is a leader in adaptive reuse and strategic real estate development, specializing in structuring WIN-WIN-WIN deals that benefit investors, communities, and businesses alike. As the founder of The Katie Kim Educational Platform and the Kim Group – which does real estate development, she empowers developers to navigate complex projects with confidence. Katie takes us step-by-step through a successful adaptive reuse project for Trefzgers Bakery in Peoria Heights, IL. She’ll discuss the capital stack & how incentives and grants were layered in, as well as the design and construction process that led to amazing results. Find out more: Website: www.katiekim.com Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/TheKatieKim LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekatiekim/ LinkedIn Link: The Kim Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekimgroup/ Katie’s Professional

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you’re serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Jason Schemmel, an expert in AI-powered deal evaluation. Jason will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "Smarter Investing Through AI-Powered Deal Evaluation." Jason breaks down how AI is revolutionizing real estate investing, making it easier to analyze deals, conduct market research, and optimize business operations. Jason also shares insights on how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are being used to streamline investment strategies and what’s ahead for AI in 2025. Jason Schemmel will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We continue our speaker spotlight series with David Greene, real estate expert, bestselling author, and former host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast. David has built an incredible career, transitioning from a police officer to one of the most recognized voices in real estate education and investing. He will be the headlining keynote speaker at this year’s conference, presenting "Police Officer to Power Investor: Straight Talk on Finding Real Success in Real Estate." David shares his perspective on building a successful real estate career, navigating today’s challenging market, and the mindset shifts that separate top investors from the rest. He also discusses the importance of in-person learning, how real estate success is more than just

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Tony Youngs, a real estate investor and expert in off-market deals. Tony will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "The Hidden Market: Homes with No For Sale Signs." He shares how investors can uncover hidden opportunities, connect directly with property owners, and bypass the high-stakes competition of the MLS and auctions. Tony also discusses current market conditions, investor fears, and why door knocking remains one of the most powerful strategies in 2025. Tony Youngs will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How to find off-market properties that others overlook Strategies for working with motivated sellers, including probates an

Navigating multifamily real estate in today’s market is challenging, but operating in one of the most restrictive state in the country—California—takes it to another level. My guest, Zihao Wang, has built a real estate private equity firm that thrives in this environment. As the Founder and CEO of Motiva Holdings, Zihao manages a half-billion-dollar multifamily portfolio. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and real estate investors, he gained firsthand experience in what it takes to operate, maintain, and scale real estate investments. Zihao shares his approach to managing multifamily assets in restrictive markets, balancing risk and growth, and optimizing operations for long-term success. We also discuss the recent fires in Los Angeles and how his properties were affected. Find out more: https://motivaholdings.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 An

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We kick off our speaker spotlight series with Seth Williams, Founder of REtipster.com and expert in land investing. Seth will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "Land Rich: Profiting from Real Estate’s Underrated Assets." In this sneak peek of Seth's presentation, we discuss why land investing is an often-overlooked niche, how to find motivated sellers, and the kind of returns investors can expect. Seth also shares insights on market trends, his favorite land investing tool, and how investors can take advantage of opportunities in 2025. Seth Williams will be speaking on Thursday, April 24. Don’t miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why land investing is one of the most underrated real estate opportunities How to

Many people believe that building wealth requires a high income—but my guest, Brian Tibbs, proves otherwise. Despite earning just $9.20 an hour during his 16 years as a missionary in South America, Brian built his multi-million-dollar net worth through real estate by the time he was 44. Now managing $16 million in assets, Brian is the author of The HACKER Method, where he shares the principles that helped him escape the paycheck-to-paycheck trap and achieve financial freedom. He’s here to discuss how anyone—regardless of income—can start investing and take control of their financial future. Find out more: https://theunexpectedinvestor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/unexpectedinvestor https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedinvestor/ www.youtube.com/@unexpectedinvestor https://x.com/unexpectinvest 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, helpi

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is shaping up to be an unmissable event for real estate investors, and this episode gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. I sat down with RPOA Executive Director Erika Farley to break down everything you need to know—powerful sessions, game-changing speakers, and the incredible networking opportunities waiting for you. Get the inside scoop on expert-led sessions designed to help you scale your investments, keynotes from industry leaders like David Greene and Dr. Paul Isely, special events including the Opening Night Social and the exclusive VIP session with David Greene, the daily Deal Room where deals get made, and why you need to be in Grand Rapids this April. Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started, this episode will show you why the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is where you need to be. Don’t miss out—hit play and get ready to level up your investing

Electric vehicle charging is becoming an essential amenity for rental property owners, helping to attract tenants and future-proof their investments. But many real estate investors don’t know where to start or how to fund these upgrades. My guest, Jane McCurry, is the Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan, a nonprofit advancing clean transportation. She’s here to discuss a new grant program for multifamily property owners in Michigan as well as other incentives across the country—and why EV charging is an opportunity investors MUST pay attention to. Find out more: Clean Fuels Michigan Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program jmccurry@cleanfuelsmi.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemccurry/ 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 wor

Industrial real estate offers unique opportunities for building wealth, and few understand that better than my guest, Obie Silverwood. With 47 years of experience, Obie has transacted millions of square feet in industrial sales, leases, and exchanges, both for clients and his own portfolio. His new book, Industrial Real Estate Investing and Management, condenses decades of expertise into a guide for selecting, managing, and selling industrial properties. Find out more: Book: Industrial Real Estate Investing and Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Leasing, and Selling Industrial Buildings by Obie R. Silverwood 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 Attentio

Real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building long-term wealth, but success depends on a strategic approach. Here in the United States we have an incredible tool to help us build financial freedom that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. My guest, Adiel Gorel, has over 40 years of real estate investment experience and has helped thousands of investors achieve financial security. As the founder of ICG Real Estate Investments and author of Remote Control Retirement Riches, Adiel is a recognized expert in creating wealth through real estate. With a popular public television show and a TEDx talk with over 1 million views, Adiel’s insights offer proven methods for securing your financial future. Find out more: icgre.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