Should You Build a Pool or Buy a Home With One Instead? What is the price difference between homes that do and don't have pools? How much does it cost to have a pool built and what are the creative ways to get it paid for? In this episode, Phil Kruse talks about this and more. He also helps you understand maintenance concerns and the "emotional ROI" associated with owning a pool. It isn't just about the money! Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www...
Jul 21, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 79
School grades Florida, Orlando, Orange County... How are they figured? In this episode, Phil Kruse discusses the newly announced A rated schools in Orlando, how the state figures the school grades, how State school grades relate to Zillow's ranking system and more! Find You School's Grade: Click Here Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
Jul 14, 2025•21 min
Whats next for the Eyesore on I-4? In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the original vision of the founder of The Majesty Building (as it was called) from back in 2001. He discusses what was happening back in 2001, some other comparable problem projects in Orlando, what is happening now with the Eyesore on I-4, and a brief history of one of Orlando's most notorious constrcution projects. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
Jul 07, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Would you pay extra to be told how long to cut your grass, where to park your car or what color to paint your house? Home Owners Association Rules can be a hassle, but are they always a bad thing? In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the most common Home Owners Association rules, what HOA cousins are and what you need to know if you are selling or buying a home in an HOA or condo association community. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphil...
Jun 16, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 76
The Kitchen House is Changing Orlando's Food Culture! Imagine you and your spouse at a restaurant - with a catch. You harvest your own vegetables and cook your own meal! Listen as Phil Kruse interviews Megan Amnott & Julianna Calloway of The Kitchen House. They discuss what a full garden to kitchen experience is, some the the famous chefs from Orlando supporting the organization, and how adults and kids alike can enjoy this hidden gem, located right in the heart of College Park, FL. Text Phi...
Jun 02, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Did you know that the “air” in AirBNB comes from the word air in air mattress? And are they legal in Orlando? In this episode Phil Kruse recaps an old episode form 2023 where he discusses where you can and cannot do AirBNB in Orlando, how to maximize the profits of your short term rental and even a back up plan for if your AirBNB in Orlando fails. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
May 26, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Will MLB in Orlando finally be a real thing? What do a billion-dollar attorney, a Hall of Fame shortstop, and a legendary sports promoter have in common? They're betting big on Orlando becoming Major League Baseball’s next great city. And they just raised $2.5 billion to prove it. In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the very real possibility that the MLB in Orlando will be a real thing sometime within the next few year. He talks about the money and players involved, the location of the Orlando ...
May 12, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Orlando Vietnamese Culture was shaped by one of the largest refugee movements in modern human history. In this episode, Phil Kruse talks about how Mills 50 in Orlando became "Little Vietnam", why the Vietnamese chose Orlando, and the current culture and restaurant scene associated with those of Vietnamese decent here in Orlando. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
May 05, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Just an hour east of Orlando is Florida & Orlando's Space Coast. And what’s brewing there could be Central Florida’s biggest growth engine over the next decade. In this episode Phil Kruse discusses Orlando’s game-changing Space Coast, who the key players area, how UCF fits into the mix and how Orlando's Space Coast will effect the real estate market now, and in the future. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
Apr 28, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 71
What are Granny Flats and can you build a house behind your house in Orlando? Listen as Phil Kruse explains what Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are and if you can build one, and benefit from one, right here in Orlando. He also discusses income potential from the units, lifestyle enhancements from having your parents live in one, and also the laws in Orange County, Orlando and around the state of Florida. Ready, Set, Orange! Floor Plans (scroll down upon clicking) Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 ...
Apr 21, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Is Orlando the most popular city in the country for wakeboarding and water & wake sports? Wakeboarding in Orlando is something families and professionals alike have enjoyed for decades. In this episode Phil Kruses interview professional wakeboarder Sam Langley. Sam also specialize in wake surfing, wake skating and wake foiling. He teaches people in Orlando and around the country wake sports and he can help you! Sam's IG His sponsors & their IGs: HyperLight - Wake & other boards Jet P...
Apr 14, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Orlando golf courses are some of the best in the World. Where does Orlando and Orlando Golf Courses rank nationally and how does golf affect Orlando's real estate market? In this episode, Phil Kruse provides that answers to these questions and also provides useful insights on how to get started with golf in Orlando, how to play more golf in Orlando, and even some interesting golf statistics and insights on local country clubs and golf communities. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (...
Apr 07, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 69
What is a Tax Lien & how do you make money on it? On this episode, Phil Kruse interviews Brian Seidensticker, CEO & Co-Founder of Tax Sales Resources. They discuss how you can make money by purchasing a tax lien (or liens), what the differences are between tax liens and deeds, some of Brian's software packages that make tax lien purchasing much easier and safer, and even some entrepreneurial insights from Brian himself. Brian's Podcast Tax Sales Resource YouTube Channel Brian's Linkedin ...
Mar 31, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 68
No Sleep Til Kyiv or No Sleep Til Kiev. In this episode Phil Kruse interviews Peter Duke, the creator of the documentary film No Sleep Til Kyiv which will be released April 9th, 2025. Phil also interviewed Peter Duke back in February of 2024 about what he is currently best know for, being a founding member and co-star of Orlando based Zombie House Flipping, a home builder and property developer. He is also a philanthropist and has been involved with the Ukraine war effort since 2023 joining Nort...
Mar 24, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Is your home’s air making you or your kids sick? How can you fix that? In this episode Phil Kruse interview Steve Ramthun, VP of residential service and repair for Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical. They discuss why indoor air quality is so important to home owners, especially if you are looking to sell or buy a home. They discuss solutions to indoor air quality issues and well as useful tips for home sellers and buyers for managing AC issues they may have. Del-Air Web...
Mar 10, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 66
How do you make your dream of Orlando lake living a reality? In this episode Phil Kruse condenses two episodes from the beginning of his podcast journey to provide a concise outline of how to make your Orlando lake living dream a reality. He discusses how to assess lakes for things like cleanliness, boat-ability or ski-ability and public or private boat access. He gives you the basic tools you need to find off market lake property or how to leverage less desirable lake property to end up with yo...
Mar 03, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 65
The Hourglass District & The Milk District are two iconic and booming neighborhoods near downtown Orlando. Their leader is Giovanni Fernandez in many respects. Listen as Phil Kruse interviews Giovanni Fernandez and they discuss The Hourglass District & The Milk District's future development plans, Giovanni's many words of inspiration and wisdom and even how a property developer ended up opening his own restaurant, Otto's High Dave, and why its named after his grandfather & son. Otto'...
Feb 24, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Megacon Orlando 2025 was a smash success and Hops Geek News was there. In this episode, Phil Kruse interviews Lauren Freeman, the co-host of Hops Geek News, aa podcast about geek culture and craft beer. Lauren calls Orlando home and discusses Megacon Orlando 2025, breweries in Orlando, and where to go if you're a geek in Orlando. Hops Geek News Social Links Give Kids The World Charity Link Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Downtown Orlando Bars Are Being Squeezed. In this episode Phil Kruse discusses how the regulations on bars, night clubs and restaurants in Downtown Orlando are hurting those businesses. Did you know you need a permit to serve alcohol after midnight in the City of Orlando? And that permit comes with all sorts of regulations like having to hire an off duty cop, wand people and have ID scanning machines. Phil also recaps the future of Downtown Orlando and our $750mil revitalization plan. Spotify: F...
Feb 10, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Orlando is the greatest City in America. You heard it hear first! Listen as Phil Kruse updates you on his 2025 version of the obvious topic: why Orlando is the greatest city in the USA. He talks about the strength of Orlando's economy, the epic Florida weather and Orlando's proximity to the beaches and other natural wonders. He also discusses why Orlando is so great for families and foodies alike. After listening, you'll know how to answer the question, what is the greatest city in America? Its ...
Feb 03, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Selling and Buying a House at The Same Time can be a tough task. In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the key strategies to make Selling and Buying a House at The Same Time possible. These include requesting a lease back on the home you're selling, getting pre-qualified without the contingency of having to sell your home first (even though you WILL sell your home first) and how it may be easier to work with a builder if you also need to sell. Selling and Buying a House at The Same Time can be a ...
Jan 27, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Imagine the best meal you’ve ever had. Where are you sitting? Are you in Orlando? Listen as Phil discusses Orlando Michelin Star restaurants and Orlando's food scene and why its one of the many reasons Orlando is the best city in the country. If you don't think of Orlando when you think of a foodie city than think again. We have 7 Orlando Michelin Star Restaurants, 11 Bib Gourmand rated and 34 "Recommended" rated, all on the Orlando Michelin Guide website. Orlando Michelin Star Restaurants Guide...
Jan 20, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Florida’s population is exploding! Are we the fastest growing state in the country? In this episode Phil Kruse discusses Florida's population growth and compares it to other large states. He also discusses how this will affect you and affect the Orlando and Florida real estate markets. Also, what is Natural Migration into or out of the state? Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
Jan 07, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Forget Silicon Valley! Its NeoCity! The next tech revolution is poised to start right here in Orlando. As if our beaches, parks and weather wasn’t enough!? Listen as Phil Kruse outlines what NeoCity is, how is began, where its going, and some of the key technological advances you can expect to enjoy once its built. He also highlights the companies and important industries, like semi-conductors, that will call NeoCity home, providing high paying jobs to NeoCity's residences. Text Phil Kruse @ 407...
Dec 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Picture a family leaving a Children’s hospital, tired and drained from another day caring for their sick child. They walk across the street to unwind with a home cooked meal and a place to sleep that’s only a few hundred feet from their kid’s hospital bed. Its assumed this is where you would stay if your child was in the hospital and you couldn't or chose not to go home. In this episode Phil Kruse interviews the Chief Development Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Jar...
Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 56
What happens when Port Canaveral starts as a small fishing port and evolves into the world's largest cruise hub and a key player in space exploration? In this episode Phil Kruse explains Port Canaveral's strategic expansions, its role in the space program, Port Canaveral's history, it's passenger statistics and Orlando's tourism landscape. This is just another reason that Orlando is the best city in the USA! Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.i...
Dec 02, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Have you ever wondered what it really means to move like a human? And what if I told you that healing isn’t just science, it’s an art? In this episode Phil Kruse interviews Justin Cobb, co-founder and president of New Dimensions Wellness Club, located in Orlando, Florida. They discuss topics such as the art of healing, emphasizing human movements when exercising, holistic living habits, nutrition and even Justin's entrepreneurial insights! Hint: One is, Ask for what you want! Here are the best w...
Nov 18, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of a spring-fed river, the morning mist rising, as you sip your coffee by the campfire. This can be achieved with Orlando camping. There are approximately 70 Orlando campgrounds within a 1 hours drive of Orlando and almost 200 within a 3 hours drive. Why not trade your daily routine for a weekend of hiking through lush forests, canoeing alongside manatees, and roasting marshmallows under the stars? Is this episode Phil Kruse shares with you his favorite Orl...
Nov 11, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 53
I love a good tax hack and November is not just the month for Thanksgiving, It’s the month for Florida Property Tax. In this episode, Phil Kruse provides tips on how to save money with your Florida property tax, including the basics of homestead exemption, 1031 exchanges, how property taxes are calculated and additional info about capitol gains tax. Text Phil Kruse @ 407-782-8276 Phil Kruse's IG (@_PhilKruse) Phil Kruse's Website (www.iamphilkruse.com)...
Nov 04, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Wetland Mitigation Florida & Orlando: Are you dreaming of buying a piece of land to build your dream home or business on? You better watch out for wetlands! Even dry land with trees can be considered wetlands. And can you make money off wetlands? Listen as Phil Kruse interviews Victoria Bruce, the CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group INC with 20-years of experience in wetland mitigation, and a Winter Springs City Commissioner. They discuss what wetlands really are, how to get ride of them on ...
Oct 28, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 51
