In a captivating episode of "The Real Estate Experiment Show," hosted by Ruben Kanya, a crucial distinction is drawn between those who continuously search for the "best" market to operate midterm rentals with a focus on insurance, and those who have unlocked a key insight. Ruben boldly reveals the answer that countless investors have been tirelessly searching for across the vast expanse of the internet. This revelation centers around the question that often holds back investors from taking the p...
Aug 16, 2023•22 min
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Vlad Arakcheyev, a dynamic figure in the world of real estate investing. Vlad's journey began as a graphic designer in an advertising agency, finding contentment in his work until the unforeseen impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his life. Faced with uncertainty and financial challenges, Vlad seized the opportunity for change with the support of his wife, diving headfirst into the real estate world. With over a decade of experience, Vlad is now a...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Today we bring you Andy Gurczak, founder and CEO of All City Adjusting to walk us through the behind the scenes process of how to get top dollar when filing a claim as policy holder in a trillion dollar industry. With over a decade of experience, Andy specializes in helping people get what they deserve from their insurance claims. Andy reminds us that the Insurance companies are not your friends and thus, public adjusters are there to represent you the same way you it would be in your best inter...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Welcome to another episode where we explore commercial real estate asset classes with Stewart Heath, the CEO of Harvard Grace Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm that focuses on commercial properties in the Tennessee Valley area. Stewart's journey began as a certified public accountant (CPA), following in the footsteps of his father. However, an epiphany moment made him realize that the traditional accounting model was not the path to building wealth and generating recurring in...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min
It's all about multi-family, money lending in this market cycle and real estate in today’s episode with Will Matheson, a multifamily subject matter expert investor, managing partner and co-founder of Matheson Capital. Before starting Matheson Capital, Will Matheson and his twin brother Evan were nearing the completion of their Masters in Real Estate Development program at Columbia University in late 2017. During this time, Will worked as a broker at Marcus & Millichap in Raleigh, NC, where ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 241
In a thought-provoking episode of "The Real Estate Experiment," host Ruben Kanya dives deep into the significance of striking a balance between automations powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the human element in real estate ventures. Ruben emphasizes that it's not a matter of choosing one over the other but rather understanding when to leverage both to maximize results in all real estate experiments. Ruben begins by explaining that while AI and automation can streamline processes and in...
Jun 27, 2023•29 min
Mark Simpson has been in the lab with us 3 times now, which is an-all time record for all the guests we’ve had in the lab and there’s a reason for this. Mark is the reason why short term rental operators go from solely depending on Airbnb to flipping their direct booking ratio to become a real business by building true fundamentals that allow you to control your business i.e. think list from the people that come in through your doors night in night out. Mark is the reason why your host truly – R...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In the latest episode of "The Real Estate Experiment," host Ruben Kanya introduces a groundbreaking model that has propelled his success in the real estate industry. Ruben shares how this model has enabled him to collaborate with the nation's top temporary housing provider, secure significant insurance contracts, and assist displaced families in finding suitable temporary homes. Remarkably, his approach has yielded 100% occupancy rates and four times the profitability of traditional rentals, wit...
Jun 13, 2023•47 min
In a recent episode of "The Real Estate Experiment," host Ruben Kanya delves into his reading of "10x is Easier Than 2x" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. The book explores the concept of achieving extraordinary results by aiming for a 10x improvement rather than settling for incremental gains. Ruben emphasizes the importance of applying this mindset to his personal endeavors and real estate goals within his own experimental framework. During the episode, Ruben shares his key takeaways fro...
Jun 05, 2023•45 min
Welcome back to The Lab! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Chau, a real estate investor, mentor, and a remarkable individual with an inspiring journey. Dr. Chau holds a doctorate in pharmacy and an MBA from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. As an immigrant driven by his determination to pursue education, he has ventured into various businesses, including restaurants, e-commerce, and real estate, all in pursuit of financial independence, time freedom, and the ability t...
May 29, 2023•56 min
Welcome to the lab featuring Jason Reece, an entrepreneur and short term rental investor who utilizes data to validate or disprove any given opportunity or trend. Before entering the short term rental market, Jason had a successful career in the medical device industry. However, after hitting a career plateau and feeling burnt out, he couldn't ignore his entrepreneurial itch any longer. After studying the Airbnb opportunity for five years, he purchased five properties in the booming Nashville ma...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of The Real Estate Experiment show, host Ruben Kanya shares valuable inside information that he acquired at the Midterm Rental Summit held in San Diego. The summit, organized by Jesse Vasquez, brought together several leaders in the midterm rental industry, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Ruben begins by discussing the insights shared by Furnished Finder CEO, Brian Payne. Brian's data sheds light on the supply and demand dynamics associated with midterm rentals nat...
May 15, 2023•22 min
Fouad Bazzi is the Founder and CEO of Crescent Retreats, a Luxury Short Term Rental Brand. Prior to that, he was a Corporate Banker for 21 years, with the last nine years of that leading a consulting group for Community Banks. Having been a Short Term Rental guest dozens of times, Fouad combined his passion of Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Investing and Travel to launch his company in 2021. Fouad’s Mission is to promote Health, Peace, Love and Travel, and he ensures that all Crescent Retreats ha...
May 09, 2023•58 min
In the latest episode of The Real Estate Experiment Show, host Ruben Kanya discusses the importance of focusing on proofs of concepts in not just the real estate industry but in overall business. He explains that proofs of concepts can come in two forms: brand new insights we've never heard before or reinforcements of beliefs we already know we need to execute. According to Ruben, experimenting is not about reinventing the wheel or seeking shortcuts, but rather about applying key fundamental pri...
May 01, 2023•21 min
In this episode of The Real Estate Experiment, host Ruben Kanya dives into the importance of building a brand and becoming the key person of influence in your industry, whether it be as a realtor, flipper, short-term/midterm rentals operator and/or multifamily investor. Ruben emphasizes that constantly reminding people in your network what you do and strategically networking with thought leaders in the space are crucial components of building your brand. By attending conferences, participating i...
Apr 24, 2023•29 min
Mercedes Sanchez is a highly successful entrepreneur who founded MBX Homes, a unique STR Co-Hosting / Management Company that provides exceptional vacation rental experiences for clients and guests. With a career that began in the food and beverage department at Four Seasons, she worked her way up the ladder until she was unfortunately let go due to the pandemic. Despite this setback, Mercedes was not deterred. In the same week, she started managing apartment units for her uncle which she conver...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Buckle down Experiment Nation, because we’ve got a treat of an episode for you. Today, we have the one and only Shawn Moore, Founder and CEO of Vodyssey, THE NUMBER ONE vacation rental investing education company in the world. Shawn and his team are dedicated to helping individuals achieve a lifestyle of financial freedom by providing resources and guidance that gets you to the top! But here’s the kicker - Shawn didn’t start out on top. In fact, he lost everything at one point during 2008, and m...
Apr 11, 2023•55 min
2,000 nights as a guest, six continents, and over a hundred cities, Daniel has been living permanently in Airbnbs for the last seven years. He couldn’t have introduced himself any better but that isn’t even the most interesting part about today’s episode. Like we always say, we love true practitioners here in the lab, and none more verified than Daniel, who’s journey took him from wanting to be the best accountant to building his own consulting firm. Daniel Rusteen began his CPA Accounting caree...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This week we took the lab on wheels in Nashville and recorded a live podcast in Nashville TN @Themaddox a.k.a The Creator house to recap some of our collective thoughts post- Short Term Rental Wealth conference hosted by Bill Faeth & Michael Sjogren The session included some thoughts from leaders in our industry: @boostlyuk - the one and only Mark Simpson a.k.a the guy Airbnb doesn't want you to know about, founder of Boostly and mastermind for putting this creator's house together. Helping ...
Mar 28, 2023•47 min
In this episode, Ruben discusses the power of investing in oneself and networking to succeed in the real estate industry. Ruben highlights the importance of attending conferences such as the STR Wealth Conference to meet like-minded individuals who can provide valuable insights and support on your journey. He explains that networking is not just about collecting business cards, but rather about building genuine relationships that can help you grow both personally and professionally. Throughout t...
Mar 20, 2023•23 min
Rich Somers is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of real estate valued in excess of $50 Million. Rich hosts a real estate and business podcast, “The Rich Somers Report”, where he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world. Today, we have him in the lab to ourselves! A true practitioner, Rich is the CEO and founder of two real estate businesses: Somers Capital and FortuneCribs. Somers Capital is a vertically integrat...
Mar 13, 2023•49 min
In this episode of "The Real Estate Experiment" podcast, host Ruben Kanya talks about the importance of overcoming self-sabotage to achieve your goals. He stresses the need to remove limiting beliefs and barriers that prevent you from taking action towards your goals. Ruben encourages listeners to ignore the little voice in their head that puts doubt in their heart and instead take action, which will create momentum to move forward. Ruben also highlights the fact that we often put barriers in fr...
Mar 07, 2023•18 min
Amanda Han is a highly accomplished tax strategist and real estate investor, known for her expertise in working with real estate investors to develop tax-saving strategies. With over a decade of experience in the industry, including time with one of the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte), Amanda brings a unique blend of financial expertise and real-world investing knowledge to her work. She co-founded Keystone CPA with her husband and immediately saw the need for real estate investors and tax ...
Feb 27, 2023•45 min
In this episode, your co-host Ruben Kanya of the MTR vs. STR Smackdown summit recap the event that occured last week featuring some of Experiment Nation's top podcast guests on a panel of top leaders in the short term rental industry who discuss the benefits of a new mid-term rental model that is gaining popularity. This new model is becoming increasingly attractive to investors who own furnished accommodations and are looking for ways to increase their revenue, occupancy, and cash flow. The pan...
Feb 21, 2023•34 min
We have a true legend in the lab today! Jasper Ribbers, the founder of Legends X and the mastermind behind the well-renowned podcast "Get Paid for Your Pad," says that the future of short term rental space is branding. With over a decade of experience in the short term rental industry, Ribbers did not hold back with his insights on current trends and the future of vacation rentals. As the creator of Get Paid for Your Pad, Ribbers has helped shape the industry by providing actionable tips and adv...
Feb 15, 2023•58 min
Diya Lui is a highly accomplished Harvard-educated lawyer who has made a name for herself in the hotel industry. With years of legal experience, Diya brings a unique combination of legal and technical expertise to the field, allowing her to analyze hotel deals with a level of detail and insight unmatched by others. Her background, which includes engineering, has given her a unique perspective on the business and the ability to identify hidden opportunities, particularly behind old run-down hotel...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Sarah Weaver is a multi-faceted professional known for her expertise in coaching, public speaking, real estate investing, and writing. She is the author of the bestselling book "30 Day Stay" published by Biggerpockets Publishing, which shares her insights on how to succeed in real estate investing. With her extensive experience in the industry, Sarah has become a sought-after speaker, delivering inspiring and informative presentations to audiences around the world. She is also a highly-regarded ...
Jan 30, 2023•50 min
Minoan is at the frontier of a new shopping experience they call “Native Retail.” At the forefront of this retail concept is founder Marc Hostovsky who leads an incredible team that is pushing the boundaries and shaping the future of what the retail experience will look like. We are more likely to purchase a product that we have experienced “in the wild” ourselves from sleeping on a good pillow, linen, mattress, to riding a Peloton bike. Marc and his team believes that these moments in retail ar...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Madison is a startup genius, born and raised in a family of entrepreneurs and a third to triplets. So already this is going to be three times more interesting because of her background on tech startups and how she’s transitioned that experience into the short term rental industry, as the founder of Mount. A company she essentially started when she was only 12 years old. At just 25 years old today she is the CEO of a company that is revolutionizing the way we look at our amenities as income produ...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
I have two practitioners today in the lab and they come in with a craft, purpose and partnership. The core pillars when experimenting in vacation home rentals. We use the word practitioners intentionally because we believe in doing the actual work and then offering it as a service. It means they understand the industry deeply having gone through it themselves, starting outside their comfort zones and pushing past their fears. For both of them, it all started with design. Jordan McDonough and Bri...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
