Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast, I, Shelon Hutchinson, also known as Hutch the Marine Investor, interview Tony Lopes, the CEO of Dirty Boots Capital and a successful real estate investor. Tony shares his journey from working in the defens...
Jan 10, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Tony Lopes shares the mantra that fuels his success: "Just do it." But it's not about impulsive leaps; it's about tackling what’s holding you back with small, intentional steps. Whether it’s talking to local banks about financing, building your dream team...
Jan 09, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this inspiring episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast , Tony Lopes shares the secret to building financial stability and personal growth: expanding your value. From leveraging multiple skills—engineering, business, real estate, and coaching—to divers...
Jan 08, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast episode, I dive into an insightful conversation with Tony Lopes, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, about the power of resilience, self-starting habits, and valuing time. Tony shares how embracing failure as a learning tool acce...
Jan 07, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast , we sit down with Tony Lopes, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, to uncover the habits and decisions that have defined his journey. From finding clarity on hiking trails to leveraging masterminds for exponential ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode of the Multi-Family Real Estate Experiment Podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson, also known as Hutch, the Marine Investor, sits down with retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker. Scott shares his leadership experience from over three decades in the Marine...
Jan 03, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this heart-to-heart episode, Hutch and Scott Stalker explore a truth that hits home for all of us: Success isn’t defined by titles, accolades, or even decades of hard work—it’s about health, family, and the relationships we nurture. Scott opens up about balancing a rel...
Jan 02, 2025•57 sec•Season 3Ep. 93
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Hutch sits down with Scott Stalker to unpack the lessons that shaped his journey from almost being kicked out of Intel school to becoming a leader with an unshakable focus on connection. Scott shares how a pivotal second chance in 1993 became the foundati...
Jan 02, 2025•2 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Scott Stalker and I explore how challenges and unmet expectations can drive unparalleled success. Hutch and Scott dive deep into how their toughest personal experiences shaped their relentless pursuit of excellence. From finding motivation in what they la...
Jan 01, 2025•3 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Scott Stalker and I uncover the mindset and strategies behind transforming even the most struggling organizations into top-performing teams. It’s not about perks or cheerleading—it’s about real leadership. The kind that values, trains, empowers, and holds...
Dec 31, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Scott Stalker and I explore the transformative power of mentorship and masterminds in achieving personal and professional growth. Surrounding yourself with individuals who operate at a higher level isn’t just inspiring—it’s a shortcut to success. The conv...
Dec 30, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, hosted by Shelon Hutchinson, also known as Hutch the Marine Investor, special guest Chris Prefontaine discusses innovative methods for purchasing multifamily properties that are free and clear. Chris, a se...
Dec 27, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Chris Prefontaine dives deep into the power of persistence, clarity, and mentorship as keys to achieving success in both business and life. 🌟 He shares the importance of creating meaningful experiences with family, the impact of life-changing deals, and ...
Dec 26, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Chris Prefontaine breaks down the unique strategies behind the Wicked Smart Community’s success in controlling hundreds of real estate deals without signing on loans or needing significant upfront capital. 💡 Unlike traditional methods, the community thri...
Dec 26, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Chris Prefontaine dives into the practical steps and mindset shifts required to approach property owners for owner financing deals. He explains how to introduce the concept to sellers who might not be familiar with it, particularly those with free-and-cle...
Dec 25, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Chris Prefontaine breaks down the art of buying small multifamily properties—completely bypassing banks and going directly to the seller. 💬 He shares strategies for structuring deals with no money down, no interest, and principal-only payments, making re...
Dec 25, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this eye-opening episode, Chris Prefontaine and I sit down with Chris to unravel a game-changing approach to real estate investing—buying properties on your terms. 🏘️✨ Chris shares his journey of bouncing back after the 2008 crash and how he turned adversity into a un...
Dec 24, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Chris Prefontaine and I sit down with an inspiring guest to unpack the secrets of balancing financial success with personal fulfillment. 💼✨ It’s not just about the numbers—it’s about mindset, leadership, and making intentional choices. We dive into strat...
Dec 23, 2024•52 sec•Season 3Ep. 92
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson, also known as Hutch the Marine Investor, welcomes Julie Holly , founder of Three Keys Investment and the Conscious Investor movement. Julie shares her journey from a public school t...
Dec 21, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Julie Holly and I dive into the mindset behind saying yes to discomfort and embracing growth. Julie shares how stepping out of her comfort zone—whether it was tackling adrenaline-packed adventures or her first unplanned speaking gig—led to game-changing m...
Dec 20, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Julie Holly and I unpack the power of focus and its impact on every area of your life—leadership, mindset, and even your health. 🧠💪 Are you pouring all your energy into one area while neglecting others that matter just as much? Using the analogy of walk...
Dec 20, 2024•54 sec
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-holly/ Julie Holly and I dive into the balance of using your head, heart, and gut—your three intelligences—for smarter decision-making in life, leadership, and investing. 🧠❤️✨ Whether you're leading a team or choosing yo...
Dec 19, 2024•46 sec
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Julie Holly and I explore how agile thinking and creative problem-solving lead to smarter financial and leadership decisions. 🛠️💰 From turning costly challenges into profitable solutions (like creating a snow removal company in-house ❄️), to choosing th...
Dec 19, 2024•25 sec•Season 3Ep. 91
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Julie holly and I tackle the impact of fear on decision-making and why leading with clarity instead of emotions is the key to long-term success. 🧠✨ Whether in investments or daily life, fear often clouds judgment and closes the door on potential opportun...
Dec 18, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Julie Holly explore a powerful truth: money doesn’t change you—it amplifies who you already are. 🔍💰 Whether it’s through leadership, mindset, or your approach to investing, your values and character set the stage for how you grow. 🌱 We discuss why alig...
Dec 17, 2024•33 sec•Season 3Ep. 91
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Julie Holly and I explore what it takes to lead with grit, double down on effort, and stay steady when the stakes are high. 🧗♂️ Julie Holly dives into leadership lessons from the Marine Corps and real estate, revealing how small business owners and pass...
Dec 16, 2024•50 sec•Season 3Ep. 91
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast, host Shelon Hutchison, also known as Hutch the Marine Investor, interviews Bo Barron, CEO of Barron Commercial Group. Bo shares his journey from the Marine Corps to leading a successful commercial real est...
Dec 13, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Bo Barron and I unpack a powerful model of investing that goes beyond profits—providing housing for legal refugees who are often denied opportunities despite their vetted status. These tenants bring stability and value, with remarkably low vacancies and d...
Dec 13, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Bo Barron explore the transformative power of the Four Freedoms : time, money, relationships, and purpose. Imagine ordering your life and business to align with these freedoms, enabling you to spend time with who and what matters most while achieving a de...
Dec 12, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support! In this episode, Bo Barron tackle a common pitfall in real estate investing: focusing solely on properties without considering the bigger picture—the market. ' A property’s value is inseparable from the economy around it. From analyzing job announcements to evaluating mar...
Dec 12, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 90
