In this episode, we speak with Josh Goldstein, a commercial producer and a real estate investor. Josh told a very interesting tale of how he entered the real estate business and how, in just two years, he had opened 20 doors! Listen as we talk about his life as a producer; a brief account of how his cancer diagnosis led him to real estate as he read Rich Dad Poor Dad and listened to several podcasts; what made him focus on real estate; how his deals developed from his first Kansas turnkey rental...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this week’s episode, we have Madison Rifkin, a woman entrepreneur and the CEO/Founder of Mount – a software platform that can take your STR to the next level by turning anything you own into a rentable amenity! Tune in as we dive deep into how she started from doing bike locks when she was 12 years old to being the entrepreneur she is today; all about Mount-its ins and outs from how it all works to their future goals; several ideas from Rafa and Jesse on rentable amenities; the difficulties o...
Aug 17, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Join us in this episode as we talk with Stephanie Gutierrez, an ADU Realtor, Strategist, and Advisor. Starting out in the medical field doing medical billing and insurance eligibility, we dig deep into how she niched down to ADUs by forming her own team back in 2020. We also touched on the SB9 home act of California and how it could potentially take over the ADU space in the future, all about prefab ADUs, the importance of building a team, why it matters who you work with, and how to start in th...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Join us on this incredible episode as we talk with the President of Hope Housing Foundation, CEO of MultiFamily Monopoly, and the 2022 TEDx Speaker, Mr. Alvin Hope Johnson. In this podcast, we focused on how he provides affordable housing for several economically challenged and workforce communities across America; their plans to put together their own Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) plant while getting parolees for their labor; all about the Hope Housing Foundation; being on 2022 TEDx as a spe...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, we have Philip "Flip" Zweig from AZ, who is a Real Estate Investor for almost 23 years. He is doing massive things in the Fix and Flip industry and has been teaching others how to get started in the business. Listen in as we talked about how he got into the real estate business, the story of how he lost his properties and what he did during the 2008 crash, going direct to subcontractors when flipping a deal, and how he transitioned into short-term rentals. Plus, listen to some o...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode, we have Lattice Hudson, a business coach, and marketing mentor. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create more wealth by utilizing a high-ticket evergreen business model. Watch this episode to learn how Lattice went from being in various human resource leadership roles to becoming an online business coach and mentor. We dig deep into what she does, how she could help someone with or without a small following, create a better social media presence, stories of her leadi...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In our 33rd episode, we sit down with Ahmed Seirafi, the founder of Andalusia Development Company and a commercial real estate (CRE) developer. Ahmed has used his knowledge, expertise, and skills to improve and extend real estate ventures, most notably in the commercial real estate industry. Most importantly, he is so good at spotting a good deal. Tune in to this awesome episode as we discuss how he got started, what his first deal looked like, and some very notable steps required to get started...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, we're taking a breather from real estate and taking things in a different light as we talk with Jeremy Janus, who is now very well-known in nature photography. After graduating from high school, Jeremy relocated from California to Colorado when he was 18 and had severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. He embraced nature to find meaning after going through some difficult times. At the age of 20, he began drawing and painting, which led to him being fascinated with phot...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, we have Shawn Ackerman who is a real estate investor generating massive income in the Midwest area, specifically in Milwaukee, through creative financing deals. Listen to how he started leveraging credit cards to gain awesome properties with minimal cost by getting into subject-to financing deals. We deep-dive into long distances investing, best strategies when looking to invest out of state, and the key fundamentals needed to just get started. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and L...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, we have Dan Zhukov who is a real estate investor and is known for his fix & flips while teaching people how to do it without using any of their own money through his course, Urban Flip Academy. He moved from London, UK, started a house cleaning business, started learning about real estate, did private money lending with friends, did fix & flips, and eventually ended up with 13 active projects in his portfolio. Listen to his story as he takes us through his journey here i...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, we have Joshua Baldovino, a real estate investor and digital content creator. You can find him knee-deep in spreadsheet analysis or creating investment content for social media when he is not at his day job as a Marketing Manager for a California winery. He presently has eight long-term rental units, three short-term rentals, and a flip that he got through standard buy and hold, BRRRR, and direct to seller. Catch this episode as we take a look at how he started with zero backgro...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we have Savannah Arroyo, RN, MSN, who is a healthcare professional and has a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Administration. She started her nursing career in 2014, began investing in 2020, and is now the CEO of Networth Nurse. Grab your pen and paper and take notes as Savannah takes us through how Networth Nurse started and explained to us the world of Real Estate Syndication. She explained every single detail including its structure, the overall general setup, underw...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, we have Craig Curelop, who is known for previously being a part of BiggerPockets. He is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, Lead Realtor of The FI Team, and the author of "The House Hacking Strategy." Tune in as we delve deep into how he started with BiggerPockets and House Hacking, what it looks like to transition to multifamily deals, all about his book, future plans, and learning about life and personal growth. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show H...
Jun 01, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, we have Aaron West, who is a real estate agent and an entrepreneur. Listen in as we talked about various thoughts on the future of the real estate market; building wealth through appreciation and cashflow; the good and bad relationship with money; who we should surround ourselves with; and the correlation between health and wealth by putting in the work with consistency and proper discipline. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Conne...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, we connect with Hayden Bowles, who is not only crushing the real estate game but also the YouTube and e-commerce space. At the tender age of 16, he started his journey into entrepreneurship. Fast forward to today, he's generating well over 7 figures. Listen in to how he got started and what it takes to scale. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, we talk about the short-term rental market in Joshua Tree. We discuss the tiny home concept, design, and architecture that separates you from the endless sea of investors flocking to the desert. If you’re looking to scale, you’ll hear how Omid was able to scale extremely fast through partnerships and private money. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in R...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversifying your portfolio. Alex Sabio has a high-yielding healthcare position. We do a deep dive into how he allocates his earnings to real estate. We also talk about the best strategies when it comes to investing in the smoky mountains. Alex now has a large portfolio and teaches other healthcare professionals how to invest in the short-term rental market. Listen in as we break these topics down. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big B...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, we deep dive into Kierra Castle, who’s been a short-term rental operator for the last several years. She came from corporate America, eventually deciding to leave, jumping into the short-term rental space and growing a coaching business to over six figures per year. She also maintains and operates her own short-term rentals in the Houston market. Listen to how Kierra decided to ditch the corporate 9 to 5, which she did while she paved the way in the short-term rental industry. F...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we discuss wholesaling, Real Estate, and how to build Teams overseas. Alex and his brother have scaled and built operations in other countries. Listen to how we discuss the importance of building a team as well as the importance of Masterminds. Massive actions mean massive results. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to hi...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, we have Bailey Kramer who is building his short-term rental /real estate portfolio + cohosting and a property management agency in creative ways. Over the last year, he’s been able to scale from zero to almost 15 properties. Listen in on how he structures deals and connects with investors. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the li...
Apr 13, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we take it back to the basics. Set up costs and interior design are the basic foundations to short-term rental space. We break down what it costs to start up and how important interior design is to creating a fully functioning profitable unit. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride Acade...
Apr 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode we discuss the best strategies to connect with landlords and REIT’s specifically for rental arbitrage. Rafa Loza went from 0 to over 40 units using these techniques. His tips and tricks will help teach you the best ways to help landlords understand the arbitrage model. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy ...
Mar 30, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode we talked to Mark Simpson the CEO of Boostly and Author of The Book Direct Playbook. In this episode we discussed the importance of creating a presence outside of OTA’s such as Airbnb and VRBO. Mark explains the best ways to go about creating a direct booking platform as well as key factors in search optimization. Listen in as Mark explains the best steps to take in acquiring those direct bookings. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple ...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we discuss the high-end short-term rental market in Las Vegas. Jason Griggs is an investor/agent who discusses his purchases in an emerging market that is heavily regulated. Listen in to hear how he identifies properties and disrupts the market (in a good way) with his counterparts. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to h...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, we dive into how important it is to become a professional STR operator. Key steps in building solid relationships with landlords. Most importantly, we discuss the power of meetups, networking, and relationships. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride Academy Connect with Jesse Vasquez: L...
Mar 10, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we connect with Brian Payne the CEO of Furnished finder. We discuss the best strategies for long-term buy and hold investors to get started. Listen in as he shares his story from the beginning to where he’s at currently. Furnished Finder has over 1 million users monthly and growing rapidly. This site is the #1 way of renting to travel medical professionals. This model can arguably be the best midterm renting strategy out there. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big ...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode we discuss with Jesse Vasquez, the founder of AirVenture Hosting Company, the best ways to connect with the travel medical professional market and using Mid Term Rentals. His diverse skill set working in the healthcare history has helped him grow his business to serving the travel medical market. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check ...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 13
Noble is a 7-year business owner and principal partner in the short-term rental industry. His diverse background spans several years in hospitality, technology, sales & marketing. Noble has worked with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and more. His experience enables him to teach his students how to collaborate with multifamily owners & property management firms to create win-win partnerships. Additionally, Noble enjoys sharing his best practices for actively prospecting and generat...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Kanya Sesser was abandoned on the side of the road in Thailand as a baby. She was born without legs but that hasn’t stopped her from living her dreams, she lives by a “no legs no limits” motto. Kanya is now a professional skateboarder, surfer, actress, model, motivational speaker, and activist. She has appeared in “Hawaii Five-0”, “Walking Dead” and “The Fear of The Walking Dead.”She’s an incredibly upbeat person with a positive attitude and zest for life! We are excited to share a story! For Au...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In the episode, we discussed the importance of work ethic, Drive, and relentless passion for serving people. Shanne Carvalho is it top producing Real Estate Broker in the Santa Cruz market. Learn how he went from swinging a hammer at age 11 to creating a concierge real estate service. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE: Spotify Apple Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media: Instagram Facebook If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy ...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
