Bill Kanatas and Ben Salzberg , are experienced real estate developers, specializing in Class A facilities, often involving the repositioning of closed, dark spaces or ground-up construction. Their strategy is primarily that of a merchant builder, aiming to develop and sell these properties within a three to five-year window after stabilization. They highlighted the importance of community engagement and building trust with municipalities during the entitlement process, especially when addressin...
Jun 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 278
Jarred Elmar of The Geneva Group has learned so much in his journey from investing in single-family home to building a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. He joins host Dan Breslin in this enlightening conversation about the most valuable lessons and takeaways from his career experiences. Together, they explore the importance of "buying right" and adhering to fundamental investment principles. They also discuss the current state of the multifamily market, noting the potential for distresse...
Jun 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 277
Danny Newberry , founder of Vail Commercial , joins Daniel Breslin to discuss Newberry’s evolution in real estate investing. He shares the key lessons he learned in his journey from residential properties to commercial real estate, including the benefits of triple net leases and the importance of strategic management. Danny also covers market insights, cash flow considerations, and strategies for finding value in commercial investments. Tune in to this conversation full of valuable information a...
Apr 19, 2025•50 min•Ep. 276
Seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur Fernando Angelucci is here to break down his strategies for finding success in self storage development. Joining Daniel Breslin, he presents their three-point approach, like three legs in a stool. Fernando explains how he considers location, technology, and the current market dynamics in choosing a self storage to invest in. He also shares his experience in dealing with zoning risks and how to handle new real estate development versus retrofitted pr...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 275
Episode: Limited Partner Syndication Investing with Spencer Hilligoss Guest : Spencer Hilligoss is the co-founder and CEO of Madison Investing, a firm focused on helping passive investors achieve financial freedom through real estate. With a background in technology and experience in high-growth Silicon Valley companies, he leverages his expertise to navigate the investment landscape and educate new investors on rigorous due diligence and risk management. Big Idea: Dan Breslin and Spencer Hillig...
Feb 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 274
Episode: Multi-Family Real Estate Investing with CPI Capital CIO August Biniaz Guest: An accomplished real estate investor, August is passionate about teaching and empowering others in the industry. With years of experience in various aspects of real estate, including acquisitions and deal structuring while navigating diverse markets successfully. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices, August helps elevate the success of individuals and teams within the real estate community. Big Ide...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 273
Guest: Henry Eisenstein is a commercial real estate broker and investor with extensive experience in both residential and commercial transactions, with transactions rotating $650 million. Big Idea: In the podcast, Henry and Dan Breslin discuss the importance of underwriting deals, evaluating net operating income and cap rates, and sharing personal experiences in the market. The conversation emphasizes strategic investment approaches, market analysis, and the value of collaboration in real estate...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 272
Guest: Chad Fowler is an architect specializing in data center design at HED Design part of the mission-critical team which is dedicated to advancing technology integration and implementing sustainable practices. Chad emphasizes the importance of educating communities about the significance of data centers in the digital landscape. His work aims for a better understanding of how data centers support modern technology and infrastructure. Big Idea: Chad discusses the evolution and significance of ...
Jan 31, 2025•46 min•Ep. 271
Guest: Shane Carter is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience, specializing in multifamily and single-family development. He is the author of "Optimize Your Life," which emphasizes balancing professional success with personal well-being. As the founder of Hampshire Capital, Shane leverages his expertise in construction and development to create value and foster community growth. Big Idea : Shane shares his journey from home builder to successful real e...
Jan 24, 2025•50 min•Ep. 270
Guest: Nick Disney is the founder of Sell My San Antonio House. His company specializes in flipping houses to owner occupants using seller financing. Big Idea: Instead of selling conventionally using bank financing and real estate agents, Nick sells directly to his owner-occupant buyers and provides seller financing. These 10%+ interest-bearing notes are then sold off to investors who enjoy 30 years of payments, receiving 3.4 times their original investment. This episode is also sponsored by Len...
Nov 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 269
Guest: “Work Shop” author Joe Brady is an expert in retail commercial real estate. He served as CEO of Americas at The Instant Group as well as head of real estate for Walgreens. His early career includes capital markets & brokerage with a business-sale exit to JLL. Big Idea: Real estate may go up in value, but it certainly comes with an expiration date. Retail & office are the 2 recent asset classes where much of the product is simply useless and worthless—as many properties have sold a...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 268
Episode 267: Short Term Rental Strategy with Danielle & Culin Tate Guest: Danielle & Culin Tate went from unemployed to grossing over $1 Million annually through Short Term Rental/Airbnb Investing. Culin used his background in SEO to reverse engineer the AirBNB algorithm to rank their 10 listings on the top page. Big Idea: Selecting the right properties for your portfolio in a tight geographic region provides the opportunity to better monopolize your chosen market. This Episode is Also S...
Nov 16, 2024•52 min•Ep. 267
Episode: Dallas - Fort Worth Industrial Real Estate Development with Michael Tran Guest: Michael Tran is an associate vice president in the Colliers International Dallas-Fort Worth real estate office where he specializes in acquisitions & dispositions of industrial properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. He has a background driving more than $600M in value through leasing and has closed more than 900 commercial real estate deals to date. Big Idea: Dallas – Fort Worth Texas indu...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 266
Episode: Selecting the Top Airbnb Real Estate Market with John Bianchi Guest: John Bianchi is an experienced entrepreneur specializing in analyzing Airbnb data and helping investors identify profitable short-term rental opportunities. With a background in data analysis, he transitioned from managing rental properties in Chicago to focusing on providing valuable insights and strategies for Airbnb investors. Big Idea: Understanding Short Term Rental Markets relies on the data. John describes how t...
Nov 01, 2024•52 min•Ep. 265
Episode 264: Property Radar Founder Sean O'Toole on Investor Data Guest: Former house flipper turned tech company founder Sean O’Toole is the CEO of Property Radar, a property public record data source for business owners and real estate investors. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Regist...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 264
Episode 263: Flipping Commercial Real Estate with Sean Katona Guest: Sean Katona is a commercial real estate investor with a focus on retail property located in the Phoenix, AZ real estate market. Sean has a background in tech & flipping houses before graduating to & focusing solely on commercial real estate. Big Idea: Sean & I discuss the method of driving 7 figures in value & profit in a single deal by rapidly raising the rent roll & net income. This Episode is Also Sponsor...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 263
Episode 262: Equity Warehouse Founder Ian Horowitz on Self Storage Investing Guest: Ian Horowitz is the co-founder of Equity Warehouse, as self storage and small bay industrial development company. Ian is also the host of the Real Estate Reserve podcast. Big Idea: How to progress from single family house flipping and rentals to commercial real estate investing. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 262
Episode 261: ATX Acquisitions Partner Dan French on $2B in Closed Deals Guest: Dan French is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, known for his deep insights into long-term goal-setting and capital allocation. With a successful real estate portfolio built through strategic decisions in deal underwriting and market timing, Dan has navigated multiple real estate cycles. In this episode of the REI Diamonds Show, he joins Dan Breslin to share his journey...
Sep 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 261
Episode 260: Building Strong Relationships & Winning Deals with Jeremy Friedman Guest: Jeremy Friedman is the co-founder of Stoic Equity Partners, a commercial real estate firm focused on multi-tenant industrial properties. With Stoic's portfolio nearing $100 million in assets under management and spanning over one million square feet, Jeremy shares insights from his journey transitioning from an institutional bond broker to a leading real estate investor. Big Idea: In this episode, Jeremy d...
Sep 13, 2024•54 min•Ep. 260
Episode 259: Shauna the Tax Goddess Guest: Shauna the Tax Goddess, is a top-tier tax strategist with over 105 specialists under her wing, focusing on U.S. taxation. Shauna, a CPA with a Master's in Taxation, and is one of the few Certified Tax Strategists in the country. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Shauna shares invaluable insights on how real estate investors can optimize their tax strategies to keep more of their hard-earned money. Big Idea: Shauna emphasizes the critical impo...
Sep 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 259
Episode 258: Deferring Taxes with Vanguard 1031 Exchange President Brandon Burns Guest: In this episode of the REI Diamonds show, host Dan Breslin welcomes Brandon Burns, a seasoned 1031 exchange expert. With over 4,000 transactions under his belt, Brandon runs one of the 119 1031 exchange companies in the country. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of real estate investment strategies make him a valuable resource for investors looking to optimize their portfolios through tax-advantaged...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 258
Episode: Tax Lien Investing with Angela Duncan Guest: Angela is a force in the personal finance industry with 25+ years of experience in helping people transform their lives by using passive investments to build generational wealth. Angela has a diverse career in banking and financial advising, owning a top 10 RE/MAX office for 5 straight years with over $2 Billion in sales and is now 100% focused on helping individuals create wealth through passive investing and lending with double-digit+ retur...
Aug 17, 2024•53 min•Ep. 257
Episode: Turn Key Rental Market Selection with Zach Lemaster Guest: Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, a turn key rental company focusing on new construction single family & small multi family rental property. Starting his investment journey while serving as an Optometrist and Captain in the US Air Force, Zach strategically grew his portfolio to allow for early retirement from his medical career. Big Idea: Buying rentals can set you up for a comfortable retirement ...
Aug 09, 2024•57 min•Ep. 256
Episode: Private Money Lending Masterclass with Dan Breslin Guest: This is a presentation on Private Money Lending by Dan Breslin, host of the REI Diamonds Show. Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some cash. It is also an effective method to scale a fix & flip business. This Episode of The REI Diamonds Show is Sponsored by the Deal Machine. This Software Enables Real Estate Investors to Develop a Reliable & Low ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 255
Guest: This episode is actually Dan interviewing his father, Dan Breslin. The elder Dan Breslin is a Private Money Lender for other fix & flip investors throughout the Northeastern US. Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some cash. One often overlooked source of this cash is dormant IRA and other retirement accounts. Dan and his dad cover private money lending on retirement accounts. They also talk through the foundi...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 254
Episode 253: Gino Barbaro on Large Multi Family Real Estate Investing in 2024 Guest: In this episode, we sit down with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of the Jake and Gino brand and a titan in the multifamily real estate space. Gino shares his incredible journey from running a small family restaurant to managing over $350 million in assets. Gino Barbaro is a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Jake & Gino, a multifamily real estate education company. With years of experie...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 253
Episode: Redeveloping U.S. Malls Part 2 with Brait Fund Saul Zenkevicius Guest: Saul Zenkevicius is a personal friend and prior business partner of mine. We used to flip houses together in Chicago & Miami. Now he’s moved on to redeveloping underperforming Malls with his partner Rafik and their team. Big Idea: The biggest opportunity in commercial real estate is leasing up large amounts of vacant space. This is how to earn profits exceeding $10,000,000. The key to doing this is building a bus...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 252
Episode: Redeveloping Dying Malls with Brait Capital Founder Rafik Moore Guest: Rafik is a seasoned commercial real estate operator with extensive experience in retail & industrial property. His company, Brait Capital is now focused on very large retail & industrial assets. Recently, he has closed on 3 shopping mall properties with large vacancy and is in the process of repositioning those assets. Big Idea: Commercial real estate success is found in 3 components. First, finding an asset ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 251
Episode 250: Living by the Water: Real Estate Insights with Roger King on Waterfront Investments & Tax Benefits Guest: Roger King, an experienced real estate investor now residing in Puerto Rico, joins us on the REI Diamond Show. With a career spanning over 30 years, Roger's expertise ranges from residential to commercial real estate, with a particular focus on waterfront properties and leveraging the tax advantages of Puerto Rico. His journey from aspiring musician to a successful investor ...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 250
Episode 249: How to Bill Your Tenants for Water Usage with Kelly Koontz Guest: Kelly Koontz, a seasoned expert in utility submetering solutions tailored for multifamily properties. With over two decades of experience at Submeter Solutions, Kelly has been at the forefront of revolutionizing utility management strategies, empowering property owners to maximize efficiency, enhance property value, and foster tenant accountability. In this episode, Kelly shares invaluable insights into the intricacie...
May 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 249
