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Uncontested Investing

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Uncontested Investing is your no-frills real estate podcast, hosted by Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen. Designed for small to medium investors looking to scale their business, this podcast delivers practical advice that makes a difference. Each episode dives into the strategies, successes, and challenges of real estate investing, with Nate, Suzanne, and occasional expert guests sharing their insights. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting to grow your portfolio, tune in every Tuesday for actionable tips, valuable lessons, and the motivation to take your investing to the next level.
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Episodes

What is Causing the US Housing Shortage? with Suzanne Andresen

Suzanne Andresen is the President and CRO of REI Ink, a leading real estate publication in the US and one of Uncontested Investing’s biggest partners in the real estate space. She is on the show today to give a little bit of her insights on the challenges of the housing market and what solutions we can provide as real estate investors. Listen now to learn more about REI Ink, how they are helping real estate investors move forward in different market conditions, and why Suzanne is passionate abou...

Jun 18, 202432 min

Networking & Mentorship: How High Level Relationships Will Dictate Your Business Success with Hameto Benkreira

Welcome to another engaging episode of Uncontested Investing! Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Hameto Benkreira from PadSplit. Hameto shares his unique journey from being a Fulbright grantee in Indonesia to his current role in the tech and real estate space. We dive deep into his experiences with startups, the importance of taking calculated risks, and how these lessons translate into real estate investing. This episode is packed with insights on learning by doing, leveraging your exi...

Jun 11, 202435 min

The Keys to Finding Success in Entrepreneurship TODAY with Jon Hornik

Jon Hornik is one of the most established leaders in the private lending industry. He is the Chair of LHRG’s prestigious Private Lender Law Group—representing over 100+ nationwide lenders, originators, investors, including top Wall Street banks and many others. He is on the show with us today to help us better understand what it truly takes to succeed and how you can get on the right track today. Listen now to learn more about what Jon is focused on today and how new generation entrepreneurs can...

Jun 04, 202446 min

Creating Strategic Marketing Success with John Seroka

In this episode of "Uncontested Investing," host Nate Zielinski sits down with John Seroka, President of Seroka Marketing and PR, a firm with over 37 years of experience in the mortgage and private lending industry. John shares insights into his career, the importance of family legacy, and how his company helps private lenders and real estate professionals elevate their marketing strategies. From personal anecdotes to professional advice, this episode is packed with valuable information for anyo...

May 28, 202444 min

The Types of Deals Real Estate Investors Should Be Focused on in 2024 with Michael Carrozzella

Michael Carrozzella is a loan officer at RCN Capital, but he has an extensive background in real estate investing, dating all the way back to his childhood. He grew up in a family of real estate professionals and that led him to venture into the same space, where he found success in building his portfolio and helping investors grow theirs through RCN Capital. Listen now to learn the best way for new investors to learn about the industry and some nuggets from Michael that could help you if you’re...

May 21, 202433 min

Celebrating the 100th Episode of Uncontested Investing with Original Host Tim Herriage

In honor of Uncontested Investing’s 100th episode, we’ve invited a familiar face to sit down with us and talk about what he loves most – Tim Herriage. Since stepping away from the podcast, Tim has focused more on growing his portfolio and building Ternus, a lending company based in Dallas, among many other ventures. He is on the show today to answer questions from our subscribers and share a couple of nuggets for real estate investors who want to succeed in today’s market! Listen now to hear wha...

May 14, 202452 minEp. 100

Becoming Successful in Today's Real Estate Market with Megan Harris

Megan Harris is the founder and CEO of Empora Title, a title company based in Ohio that she founded during the pandemic. She has worked in the industry for years before deciding to build her own company and while it happened during a difficult time, it didn’t stop her from creating a successful business that solves problems for real estate professionals across the board. Listen now to learn more about the importance of title companies in real estate transactions and how Empora Title makes it eas...

May 07, 202435 min

How to Overcome the Biggest Challenges in Your Business with Jacob Therrien

Jacob Therrien is the Business Development Specialist at Bridge Loan Network, a software designed for the mortgage industry that helps mortgage brokers and private money lenders optimize their businesses and help real estate investors fund their deals. He is on the show today to talk about the importance of technology in the mortgage and real estate spaces and how the constant evolution is helping these industries grow. Listen now to learn more about technology in the mortgage and real estate sp...

Apr 30, 202434 min

Unlocking Financial Freedom through the Global Financial Training Program with Erica Sarway

Erica Sarway is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Global Financial Training Program, a company dedicated to helping real estate investors achieve financial freedom through different programs and services. She is one of the most recognized women leaders in real estate and she is on the show with us today to help us better understand what it takes to achieve longevity in business and how you can achieve financial freedom the right way. Listen now to learn more about Global Financial Tra...

Apr 23, 202428 min

Networking with Intention to Build Strong Business Relationships with Kurt Power

Kurt Power is a real estate investor, a certified IRA specialist, and the head of Business Development at Quest Trust. He has years of experience in different areas of the industry and he is on the show today to help us learn some of the most valuable lessons he learned throughout his career. Listen now to learn more about Kurt’s journey from the fitness industry to real estate, the power of networking, and the importance of people to your success in real estate! Key Talking Points of the Episod...

Apr 16, 202438 min

Why Systems & Processes Impact the Success of Your Real Estate Business with Larry Friedman Co-founder of SDF Capital

Larry Friedman, the co-founder of SDF Capital, is a real estate investor with a strong background in accounting and finance. He got into real estate investing with his partner after years of working in different industries and they’ve successfully scaled their business from doing one deal every now and then, to now over 100 deals per year. Listen now to learn more about Larry’s journey into real estate investing and how the right systems and processes can help you scale your business the way the...

Apr 09, 202428 min

Risk Management & Insuring Your Success in Real Estate with Ryan Letzeiser

Ryan Letzeiser is the CEO and co-founder of Obie Insurance, a company that provides insurance technology solutions for landlords in the single-family rental space. He has a background in real estate investing and that’s what got him into the insurance industry, to help real estate investors protect themselves and their assets better. Listen now to learn more about the story behind Obie Insurance, what they want to help real estate investors with, and what it takes to find success as an entrepren...

Apr 02, 202438 min

Why "Perspective" Will Always Work for Investing in Real Estate Successfully with Tarik Turner

Tarik Turner is the President of Ei8ht Street Funding, a mortgage company that lends for investment properties. He is a real estate investor, author, and former radio show host, and he is on Uncontested Investing today to talk about how his experience in radio prepared him for real estate and how he found his way into real estate investing, which eventually got him to where he is today. Listen to this episode to learn more about Tarik, his journey into real estate investing, and the impact of co...

Mar 26, 202446 min

Elevating Your Journey to Success through Mindset with Patrick Precourt

Patrick Precourt is a real estate investor, educator, and the founder of Elite Edge Experience, a program focused on helping men change the trajectory of their lives through mindset work and personal development. He is an influential name in the real estate space and today, he is on the show to help us better understand the importance of your mindset in achieving success. Watch now to learn more about Patrick, the reality about motivation, and how you can develop a mindset that will help you ach...

Mar 19, 202456 min

The 'Who, Not How' of Real Estate Investing & The Beyond BRRRR Strategy with Gary Mascitis

In this enlightening episode of Uncontested Investing, I, Nate Zelinski, have the pleasure of speaking with Gary Mascitis, the visionary founder of GSM Commercial Capital. We dive deep into Gary's remarkable journey from Wall Street to the forefront of real estate lending, sharing invaluable insights on adaptability, perseverance, and the transformative power of strategic lending in the real estate investment landscape. Gary's unique perspective on overcoming industry challenges and leveraging o...

Mar 12, 202441 min

What to FOCUS On If You Want to Succeed As A Wealthy Real Estate Investor with Bar Shechter

Bar Shechter, the Managing Partner at Lending Specialty, is a private lender who has a background in real estate that stretches far back into his childhood. He grew up around entrepreneurs who had multiple properties in their portfolio and that led him to getting into the same business, with a different goal. Listen to this episode to learn more about Bar’s background and experience, how he got into private lending, and how he is helping real estate investors secure funding for their investments...

Mar 05, 202430 min

Learning to Adapt to the Current Real Estate Market | Farewell with Tim Herriage & Introduction to Nate Zielinski

Over the last 2 years, Uncontested Investing has been hosted by Tim Herriage – a seasoned real estate investment expert dedicated to empowering everyday investors. Tim has brought a lot of value to real estate investors all around the country by inviting guests, talking about news and trends, and introducing opportunities for investors to grow and further diversify their businesses and income streams. This year, however, Tim has decided to pursue opportunities outside the podcast and in this epi...

Feb 27, 202437 min

The Blueprint for Growing & Scaling Multiple Businesses with Ricardo Rosales

Ricardo Rosales is a real estate entrepreneur with years of experience in flipping and owning rental properties. Today, he is the CEO of Top Of The Line VA and Prospector Web, which are businesses he built out of the challenges he faced during different market cycles. He is on the show today to tell us more about his journey, what fuels his passion, and how he overcame adversity through the years. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Who is Ricardo Rosales? 02:30 What shoul...

Feb 20, 202444 min

The Power of Compounding Wealth in Real Estate with Mark Bloom

Mark Bloom is the co-founder of NetWorth Realty, a large wholesaler and hard money lender in different states across the country. He is a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience in the industry, and he is on the show today to talk about the reality of being a real estate investor and how you can become a reliable wholesaler in today’s economy. Listen now to learn more about the trends in the real estate market over the last few years, how it has affected real estate invest...

Feb 13, 202446 min

The Crucial Role of Processes in Business with Rudy Casanova

Rudy Casanova is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Global Strategic Business Process Solutions, a company that provides back-office support for businesses across different sectors. He has been in business, helping entrepreneurs of all levels make their businesses more structured and efficient for over 10 years, and he is with us today to help us understand the importance of your processes and how you can improve them. Listen to this episode to learn how Global Strategic helps businesse...

Feb 06, 202444 min

Exploring the Frontiers of New Construction with Dustin James

Dustin James is the CEO of Texas Kings Capital, a real estate business involved in many different asset classes nationwide. He is an experienced real estate investor with a strong background in new construction and he is with us today to help us learn more about the things that matter when you want to become a developer. Listen now to learn more about Dustin, his journey in new construction, and the lessons he learned through his years as a real estate investor! Key Talking Points of the Episode...

Jan 30, 202441 min

Dominating Your Real Estate Market at a Young Age with Anthony Todesco

Anthony Todesco is a young Houston-based real estate investor with operations across 7 states in the country through his company, Amplified Properties. He has experience in multiple asset classes and he is with us on the show today to talk about what it’s been like to get into real estate investing at a very young age and the lessons he learned along the way. Listen to this episode to learn more about Anthony, his journey into real estate investing, and what it’s like to be a young blood investo...

Jan 23, 202436 min

Exploring the World of 3D Construction Printing with Justin Fordham

Justin Fordham is the CEO of Fordham Enterprises and an expert in the 3D Construction Printing (3DCP) space in real estate. He is with us on the show today to give us insights on the real estate development market and what the 3DCP space today looks like. Listen now to learn more about 3D construction printing in real estate and how it can be a solution to the affordability crisis today! Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Who is Justin Fordham? 01:45 What should real esta...

Jan 16, 202451 min

Growth in Leadership with Mindset, Networking, and Decision-Making with Jason Pritchard

Jason Pritchard is a highly accomplished real estate entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in sales and a large real estate portfolio in California. Jason is the owner and founder of multiple real estate businesses today and he is with us to talk about his journey and the most important lessons he has learned throughout the years. Listen to this episode to learn more about Jason, how adversity can help you move forward in life, and what you can do to achieve success in real estate like h...

Jan 09, 202440 min

Strategies for Real Estate Legal Safeguards & Protecting Your Investments in 2024 with Randall Miller

Randall Miller is the President and CEO of Randall S. Miller & Associates, a Michigan-based law firm that specializes in representing mortgage lenders, servicers, financial institutions, credit unions, and private investors. Randall has been in practice for over 30 years now and he is on the show today to help us better understand the best ways we can protect ourselves in this business. Listen now to learn more about the reality of investing in defaulted mortgages and the best ways you can p...

Jan 02, 202443 min

Unlocking Success Through Perseverance with Dean Rogers

Dean Rogers is a former NFL player and currently one of the biggest names in the real estate space. Dean started his journey in real estate investing 10 years ago and today, he is the founder of Home Helpers Group, he actively invests in real estate, and he is coaching people who are interested in getting into the space too. Listen now to learn how Dean found success in real estate investing over the years and how he is helping new investors achieve their goals too! Key Talking Points of the Epi...

Dec 26, 202357 min

Redefining Real Estate Insights & The Importance of Customer Service with Robert Rakowski

Robert Rakowski is the founder and publisher of REI Ink magazine - one of the industry’s most reliable sources of data today. Robert is an industry expert with years of experience in different magazine companies and today, he is on the show to shed some light on the purpose of REI Ink and how it is changing the real estate investing industry. Listen now to learn more about the story behind REI Ink, the work that is put into each issue, how it impacts the real estate industry, and what the future...

Dec 19, 202347 min

Redefining Rehab Standards with Clint Lien

Clint Lien is the Executive Vice President of The Bluebook International, a company that provides solutions for real estate investors to help them estimate rehab costs efficiently and accurately. He has been in the industry for years, helping provide reliable resources for real estate investors, and he is on the show to help us better understand the work that goes into rehabbing properties and how we can be more efficient with them. Listen now to learn more about rehabbing properties and how you...

Dec 12, 202353 min

Building a Profitable Self-Storage Investing Business with Stratton Brown

Title: Navigating the Modern Real Estate Landscape with Stratton Brown Description Stratton Brown is a real estate entrepreneur, the founder of Call Magicians, and one of the hosts of the Deal Champs podcast. He is with us on the show today to talk about how it was for him to build his real estate business from the ground up and get you into the mindset that will help you succeed in this space. Listen now to learn more about Stratton’s journey into real estate investing and what it truly takes t...

Dec 05, 202355 min

Decoding Real Estate Investment Trends with John Beacham

John Beacham is the founder and CEO of Toorak Capital Partners, a company that works with lenders across the US and UK to originate business-purpose loans. He has decades of experience in leading financial institutions and building successful businesses and he is with us on the show to talk about things that we need to be focused on in today’s market if we want to succeed as investors. Listen now to learn more from an expert in financing and real estate investing, so you can be prepared to make ...

Nov 28, 202348 min
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