Joe Hammel was tired of clocking in at the factory every day, so he decided to bet on himself. He went all in on real estate, and today he earns $10,000 a month in profit from his rentals.

On this episode, Joe breaks down exactly how he built his portfolio. We dig into his numbers, the types of properties that are performing best (and which ones to avoid), and the price ranges and locations that are giving him the best returns. Joe also explains why he focuses on total return, not just cash flow, the systems he uses to manage everything efficiently, and how he finances his purchases. Plus, we analyze one of his recent deals.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode547

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When Michael Atkins got his real estate license, he thought it would be the key to making more money. But after a few months, he realized the income wasn’t consistent. Some months were great, and others he made nothing at all.

On this episode, Michael shares how investing in rental properties changed everything. His rental income now covers all his bills, giving him financial stability and the freedom to grow his business without pressure.

We talk about how he saved up to buy his first properties, how he structures his income so commissions go straight into savings, and how not needing to make a sale has actually made him a better Realtor.

Michael also walks us through one of his deals, how he found it, what he paid, the mortgage and expenses, and how much it cash flows.

Plus, we talk about the importance of curb appeal and how small touches can make a big difference in your rental’s performance.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode546

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Many investors focus on cash flow, but they’re often looking at it the wrong way. 

In this episode, William Lokar shares a common mistake he sees investors make when analyzing cash flow and explains how to look at your numbers more accurately. He also talks about how understanding the difference between return on investment and return on equity can completely change how you manage and grow your portfolio.

William explains how he started as a real estate investor and how he’s built his portfolio over time.

He shares what it’s really like to buy a property with tenants already in place, and what he’s learned from managing both long-term rentals and short-term Airbnbs. He also tells the story of a creative way he found one of his best deals, and how thinking outside the box helped him grow faster.

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Will Radosvich was feeling burned out at work and desperate to retire early. The problem? Most of his money was tied up in a 401(k) that he couldn’t touch for years.

Instead of waiting, he decided to create his own path to financial freedom. Will started buying rental properties that produced cash flow, even if it was just a little at first.

His second property only made $50 a month, but it taught him the power of steady progress and the importance of learning as he went.

In this episode, Will shares how he got started with house hacking, how each property brought him closer to his goal, and how his patience and persistence eventually allowed him to walk away from his job for good. His story proves that sometimes, the slow and steady approach really can lead to early retirement.

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When Scott Morse’s Airbnb bookings started to slow down, his cash flow became unpredictable. He needed a more consistent way to generate income from his properties. That’s when he discovered the power of renting by the room.

In this episode, Scott shares how he converted his former Airbnbs into co-living rentals and why his cash flow is now more consistent, and even higher than before. 

He explains how he finds tenants, how he manages his rentals with very little vacancy and how easy the turnovers are between tenants.

Scott also walks us through the changes he made to his houses to make them work for co-living and compares his Airbnb revenue to what he’s earning today.

Scott also shares how he's finding deals today.

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Max Emory was crushing it with the BRRRR strategy on duplexes. His system was working, steady cash flow, solid equity gains, and growing confidence as an investor. But like many of us, Max wanted to scale up.

He heard that buying bigger properties would accelerate his success — until it didn’t.

When Max bought a 6-unit and a 3-unit, things started to fall apart. The deals didn’t perform the way he expected, and he ended up losing a lot of money, even having to sell his successful duplexes to cover the losses.

On this episode, Max shares what went right with his duplexes, what went wrong when he tried to go bigger, and the lessons he learned the hard way.

If you’ve ever thought about scaling up your portfolio, you’ll want to hear this story first.

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Jon Paddol is a regular guy who has quietly built a solid rental portfolio. He started at 24, renting out rooms to friends, and looking back, he wishes he had bought even more properties when he was in his 20s.

On this episode, Jon shares how he transitioned from renting to friends to screening actual tenants, and what that experience taught him.

He also talks about how he only buys properties in a very tight area, close to where he lives, and how this has made managing his properties easier.

We also review Jon's numbers and discuss how the equity he has created has given him many options regarding paying for college for his kids and potential moves he may make with his portfolio in the future.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode541

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Chris Heller’s rental journey started more than three decades ago, and the secret to his success has been patience.

Year after year, his tenants paid down his mortgages while his properties quietly appreciated. Over time, he sold off smaller rentals and traded up to bigger, more valuable ones, building lasting wealth along the way.

In this episode, Chris shares how recognizing market cycles has given him an edge, allowing him to sell in hot markets, buy into undervalued ones, and grow smarter with each move.

Today, with a smaller portfolio that outperforms his larger one from years ago, Chris explains why sometimes less really is more.

He also reveals the key signs investors can look for right now to spot great opportunities, and why the smartest move in real estate often isn’t about speed, but about timing.

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Luca and Mat have built a rental portfolio by repeatedly buying condos in the same complex. They know the floor plans, understand the values, and can move quickly when a new unit hits the market, giving them a huge advantage over other buyers.

A new train line is being built nearby, drastically reducing the commute time to the city center. Luca and Mat believe the neighborhood is poised for growth once the station opens, and they’ve been buying aggressively in anticipation of rising property values and rents.

On this episode, they share how they spotted the opportunity early, what signs they look for when investing in the path of progress, and how you can identify similar trends in your own market. 

We also discuss their mission-driven strategy of renting to disabled military veterans and how it’s made a difference in their business and their community.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode539

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When Joe first started investing, he thought what he wanted most was time freedom. But over time, he realized what he really wanted was flexibility, and his rental income has given him just that.

.In the past year alone, Joe has added four new properties to his portfolio. On this episode, he shares how he found those deals, how he financed them, and the creative ways he’s used a HELOC to fund purchases.

We also talk about how he’s applying velocity banking to pay down debt faster.

Joe discusses the challenges of rising insurance premiums and property taxes and how he’s adjusted his strategy to stay profitable.

We also dig into the numbers on his four most recent purchases.

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When Greg Zessin first started buying rentals, he went after deals that looked like they would produce strong cash flow on paper. Some months, the numbers worked great, but other months, unexpected repairs or tenant issues wiped out his profits.

Over time, Greg realized that not all cash flow is created equal. He shifted his strategy to focus only on properties that provide steady, consistent income.

On this episode, Greg shares what he’s doing differently today: the age of properties he avoids, the age of properties he targets, and why he no longer takes on major renovations.

We also dig into the neighborhoods he likes, the neighborhoods he won’t buy in anymore, and how he’s getting tenants to stay longer, which has significantly increased his profits.

Plus, Greg reveals the unique ways he finds off-market deals.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode537

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Most real estate investors assume buying existing rentals is the fastest path to cash flow. But what if you could build them cheaper, and end up with a property that performs better long-term? That’s exactly what Tyler Casey discovered.

On this episode, Tyler breaks down the strategy that’s allowing him to out-build the market. He shares why the right floor plan can be a game-changer, how repeating the same blueprint cuts costs and saves time, and the small design details that dramatically reduce maintenance headaches down the road.

We dive into the financing he’s using, walk through the actual numbers on one of his recent builds, and compare new construction to rehabs, and why building can actually be the easier, smarter move.

Tyler also takes us back to his beginnings, buying his first rentals at just 18, and shows how his approach has evolved into something far more scalable.

Along the way, we unpack the hidden advantages of building vs. buying: tax benefits, lower operating costs, higher rent potential, better tenant quality, and even cheaper insurance.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode536

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Jason Hull retired at just 46 years old and now spends most of the year traveling with his wife in search of the perfect climate. His lifestyle is funded by his rental income.

But Jason didn’t get there overnight. He started out buying foreclosures, fixing them up, and renting them out.

When COVID hit, everything changed—labor shortages, material shortages, and rising costs made his strategy nearly impossible. Instead of giving up, Jason made a bold move: he sold his entire portfolio and rebuilt it from scratch with new construction rentals.

On this episode, you’ll hear how Jason pulled it off, why tenant screening is even more critical when you’re renting out brand-new homes, and the systems he uses to manage everything while traveling 8–9 months a year.

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With his job as a garbage man, Jeff Taz doesn’t get paid if he doesn’t work, so having another source of income was critical. Over the years, Jeff has faced some tough situations where his rental income allowed him to take time off without stressing about paying the bills.

On this episode, Jeff shares how he built his portfolio by sticking to a simple strategy, buying one property a year. We talk about how he saved for down payments, what his numbers look like today, and we walk through exactly how he grew his portfolio from nothing to where it is now.

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Nick Disney has tried it all: high-end rentals, low-end rentals, and everything in between. Over the years, he’s figured out exactly what type of property makes him the most money with the least hassle.

On this episode, Nick shares the type of property, neighborhood, and price range that consistently performs well for him.

We talk about the mistakes he made when chasing slightly higher returns on different types of properties, and how those deals often caused more problems and made him less money than expected.

Nick also shares how he’s been able to step away from the day-to-day management of his rentals by building a team he trusts.

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Scott lives in an area where the average rental property costs around $600,000, making it tough to find anything that cash flows. 

Instead of giving up, Scott got creative.

On this episode, Scott shares how he’s been able to pick up properties way below market value, and how he’s been able to make money on deals, even if they don’t work as long-term rentals. 

We break down the numbers on one of his recent deals, and talk through the different strategies he’s using to make investing work in a high-priced market.

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Chase Bauer appeared on the podcast last year, sharing how he built a rental portfolio that brought in $20,000 a month in profit.

Today, he's back—and his monthly rental profit has jumped to $28,000.

On this episode, we figure out exactly how he did it.

Chase shares how he’s finding deals in today’s market, financing new purchases, and using strategies to grow his rental income faster.

We break down the numbers on one of his recent deals and then take a look at the big picture—his entire portfolio and what it’s producing today.


https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode531

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RC was self-employed his whole life—so when it came time to retire, he wouldn't have a traditional pension to fall back on. Instead, he decided to create his own.

On this episode, RC shares how he started buying rentals in his 20s and built a personal pension plan with rental properties.

Today, his rentals pay for his entire lifestyle, including traveling the world and living life on his terms.

We talk about how he got started, where he found the money for his first properties, and what he’s learned from 50 years of being a landlord.

RC also shares what he would do differently if he were starting over, advice he’d give his younger self, and the secret to keeping a tenant happy for 30 years.

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On this episode, Caeli Ridge breaks down how to buy a rental property using a DSCR loan — a type of financing where the lender doesn’t care about your personal income.

• No tax returns.
• No pay stubs.
• No bank statements.

Instead, the loan is based on the income the property will generate. Caeli walks us through real examples of what kind of purchase price and rent numbers make a deal work, how lenders determine expected rent, and what kind of down payment you'll need. We also cover:

• The types of properties that qualify
• How DSCR loan rates compare to traditional financing
• Prepayment penalties to watch out for
• Whether cash-out refis are possible with this loan type

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Carlo shares his strategies for increasing rental profits by cutting expenses and increasing revenue.

We dive into how he keeps a close eye on market rents to make sure his properties are always priced competitively — and how he decides when and how much to raise rent.

Carlo also reveals his biggest expense as a landlord, and the smart ways he delays or avoids it altogether.

You’ll learn tips on automating rent increases, saving money on taxes and insurance, and how he gets the best deals on appliances and contractors without sacrificing quality.

https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode529

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