In this inspiring episode of Uncontested Investing, we’re joined by Janine Cascio, CEO of Simplending Financial, a trailblazer in private lending and an advocate for women in finance. Janine shares her journey from studying accounting to leading a nationwide lending company, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, mindset, and building a strong company culture. She discusses Simplending’s growth strategy, the value of networking and education in real estate, and her passion for helping others ...
Jan 21, 2025•26 min
In this engaging episode of Uncontested Investing, we’re sitting down with Lee Rogers, President of Real Protect, a leading insurance provider for real estate investors. Lee shares his journey from growing up with a real estate attorney father to leading an innovative insurance company, discussing the challenges of providing customized solutions, fostering strong company culture, and leveraging mentorship and networking for professional growth. Packed with practical advice and industry insights,...
Jan 14, 2025•35 min
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we are joined by Bryan Kester, CEO and Founder of Site Wire, a company revolutionizing the construction and real estate industries with AI-driven tools. Bryan shares his journey from a homebuilding background to becoming a tech innovator, discussing how he blends construction expertise with technology to streamline processes, scale Site Wire, and responsibly leverage AI for greater efficiency. Packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and exper...
Jan 07, 2025•37 min
In this insightful episode of Uncontested Investing, you’ll hear from Barry Owens, CEO and founder of End to End Solutions. With over three decades of experience in the real estate industry, Barry shares how he went from starting in mortgage collections to leading a company that’s transforming eviction management. He explains how End to End Solutions provides landlords with efficient, cost-effective services through a single point of contact for evictions, while sharing insights on leadership, b...
Dec 24, 2024•27 min
Welcome back to Uncontested Investing ! In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Smith, Vice President of Business Development at Radian Real Estate Management, to explore her incredible 25-year journey in real estate and mortgage finance. Rebecca shares her experience in navigating the ever-evolving industry, including her role in pioneering single-family rental innovations and leading client-driven solutions. Rebecca also gives us a glimpse into her strategies for leadership, fostering relatio...
Dec 17, 2024•26 min
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we’re sitting down with Jonas Bordo, CEO of Dwellsy, to explore how his innovative platform is transforming the rental experience for both renters and landlords. Jonas recounts his journey from managing 60,000 rental units to founding Dwellsy, a startup prioritizing transparency and innovation in the rental market. Jonas also introduces exciting new tools like CompIQ, a customizable comparables engine for investors. Whether you’re a renter, landlord, or ...
Dec 10, 2024•36 min
In this episode, we sit down with Levi Blum, Chief Financial Officer of My Partner Loan, to explore his 15+ years of experience in the mortgage industry and real estate investing. Levi shares his journey from buying duplexes to becoming a private money lender, offering insights into customized loan solutions and how treating clients as business partners drives success. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for financing your business or real estate goals and how personalized financial solutions...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min
In this episode, we sit down with John ‘Jack’ Kiley, CPA and managing partner of MidAtlantic IRA, LLC, to explore the power of self-directed IRAs in building wealth. With over 30 years of experience in public accounting, Jack shares his expertise in tax strategies, retirement planning, and financial growth for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. Tune in to learn how Jack combines his roles as a CPA, entrepreneur, and real estate investor to help clients unlock new opportuniti...
Nov 26, 2024•30 min
Justin Fordham, CEO of Fordham Enterprises, is revolutionizing real estate with cutting-edge financial and property technology, including 3D construction printing. With over 20 years of industry experience and a passion for innovation, Justin is on a mission to create sustainable and affordable housing solutions across the country. Tune in to hear how he’s leveraging technology to transform the real estate landscape and what it means for the future of housing! Key Talking Points of the Episode 0...
Nov 19, 2024•29 min
Uncontested Investing is always ready to answer your questions and provide insights on different topics that will help investors move the needle in their businesses in real estate. In this episode, we’re answering questions that you have sent in through the weeks to help you prepare for 2025 and what’s bound to come our way. Listen now to learn more about the things you need to keep in mind as a real estate investor entering 2025, what new investors should understand as they enter the industry t...
Nov 12, 2024•36 min
Ryan Deasy and Mike Doherty are the managing partners of Skytree Investments LLC, a private real estate investment firm based in Farmington, Connecticut. Ryan and Mike got into real estate investing for different reasons but came together ultimately for the same purpose – to grow and succeed through real estate investing. From their first investments to building Skytree Investments, they reveal the lessons learned, the importance of partnerships, and how they scaled their business. They also div...
Nov 05, 2024•56 min
Brian Valdivia is the founder of Beltway Lending, a lending company focused on providing tailored financing solutions for real estate investors. Since founding Beltway Lending in 2022, Brian has scaled massively, with Beltway Lending originating $135 million in loans and his real estate portfolio growing to include 175 rental properties. Listen now to learn more about Brian’s rapid growth in real estate, his strategy for success, and what you can do to replicate it! Key Talking Points of the Epi...
Oct 29, 2024•54 min
In this episode of Uncontested Investing , I sit down with Sean Morgan, CEO of Forecasa, a leading analytics platform in the private lending industry. Sean shares his unique journey from being a CPA in a big four accounting firm to transitioning into entrepreneurship within the oil and gas sector and eventually co-founding Forecasa. We dive into his experiences with data and analytics, the founding of multiple successful businesses, and his decision to pivot into real estate. Sean also provides ...
Oct 22, 2024•41 min
Bill Fairman is a national speaker, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry. Over the years, Bill has made his mark in real estate as a fund manager by helping high net worth individuals grow their wealth and today, he is focused on providing education for individuals who want to create their legacy and build generational wealth. Listen to this episode to learn more about building generational wealth through real estate and w...
Oct 15, 2024•37 min
Bob McIntosh is a national speaker, best-selling author, and entrepreneur with thousands of hours spent on stages, helping over 15,000 people nationwide. He is one of the most influential people in real estate and entrepreneurship and today, Bob is with us to share valuable insights on real estate and digital marketing – two fields he has achieved massive success in. Listen to this episode to learn more about public speaking and digital marketing, and how you can maximize both of them to help yo...
Oct 08, 2024•39 min
Andrew and Michelle Lucas are the Founders of Lucas Properties, one of South Carolina’s top real estate firms with a stellar real estate agent team. This power couple has completed hundreds of deals over the years and now they’re focused on providing support to other real estate investors by providing guidance and coaching through the Deal Finders Club. Listen to this episode to learn more about how working together has helped Andrew and Michelle grow their business and how they’re impacting hun...
Oct 01, 2024•46 min
Matt Reilly is a seasoned expert in real estate finance with years of experience as a certified real estate appraiser and managing billions of dollars worth of non-performing loans and REOs. Today, Matt continues to specialize in bridge loans and private lending at Stonecrest Financial and he is with us to give us a little more insight on the financial side of real estate investing. Listen now to learn more about evaluating properties for investments, the different financing options you have as ...
Sep 24, 2024•32 min
Danny Linenger is the Director of US Operations at Swidget, a company that provides cutting edge smart home technology. He has over 21 years of experience in building products and over 10 years in the single-family rental space, and he is with us today to talk about his journey and what brought him the success he has today. Listen now to learn more about Danny’s journey, Swidget’s approach to smart home technology, and how technology is impacting the real estate world today! Key Talking Points o...
Sep 17, 2024•29 min
Taliya Bashani ESQ is a top real estate broker, lawyer, coach, author, and podcaster with over 15 years of experience in the real estate space. She is the founder of TAB Law Firm PC and today, she spends her time educating and coaching real estate investors through her books and the Abundance Real Estate coaching program. Listen to this episode for some very helpful insights from a true industry expert, what it took for her to achieve the level of success she has, and how you can be better at ne...
Sep 10, 2024•35 min
Andrea Lane is a veteran investor with over 30 years of experience in residential real estate under her belt. She is the CEO and Founder of Coast 2 Coast Networking, the co-founder of many different real estate ventures, and today, she is using her skills and experience to help 100 people become millionaires by 2025. Listen to this episode for some golden nuggets from a real estate veteran, the best ways to identify good deals in your market, and how you can persevere through different market cy...
Sep 03, 2024•34 min
Charles Farnsworth is the director of 1892 Capital Partners, an established lending company that has been helping investors in different asset classes across the nation. He is a real estate finance expert with over 25 years of experience in corporate banking and wealth management, which includes founding a finance company and raising private capital. Listen now to learn more about the financing side of real estate and the different factors that can help real estate investors raise capital in tod...
Aug 27, 2024•37 min
Jonny Britton is the co-founder and CEO of LandTech, the fastest growing PropTech company in the UK. His diverse background in town planning and software development helped him co-found one of the most efficient tools for real estate professionals and while it’s only been available in the UK for years, it is now starting to make waves within the US too, and we’re gonna hear all about it from Jonny himself. Listen to this episode to learn more about the story behind LandTech, the solutions it is ...
Aug 20, 2024•38 min
Mark Abramovich, the founder of the MIRS Group and a partner at Idoni Management, is an entrepreneur with a strong background in engineering and industrial development. Over the years, Mark decided to transition into real estate investing, focusing on solving problems for real estate investors through the lending industry. Listen now to learn more about Mark’s journey into real estate, how his background in engineering played into real estate investing, and how he is helping investors do more de...
Aug 13, 2024•37 min
Brian Flaherty, the CEO of Global Strategic, is an industry expert with over 20 years of experience in Medical Staffing, IT Contractor Placement, Executive Staffing ITO, and BPO. He is on the show today to help us understand the value of quality staffing and how it plays into the success of every business across multiple industries in the world. Listen to this episode to learn more about the world of staffing, how the working landscape has changed through COVID-19, and what businesses can do to ...
Aug 06, 2024•45 min
Scott Fahl is the founder and CEO of Privy, a real estate software that helps investors find the best deals and evaluate them, all in one place. Scott’s knack for innovation paved the way for Privy and the impact it has made on the industry, and he is with us today to talk about how it all started and where he is today. Listen to this episode to learn more about the story behind Privy, how Scott’s innovative nature impacted his career and many others’, and how technology can make real estate eas...
Jul 30, 2024•50 min
Norberto Rodriguez, the Founding President of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), is a dedicated entrepreneur, real estate agent, and investor with decades of real estate experience under his belt. He is a true expert in real estate and he is with us on the show today to share his experience in continuing a legacy his father started and scaling it to pass onto his children. Listen to this episode to learn what makes a successful real estate professional and how y...
Jul 23, 2024•26 min
Chris Branchetti is the Vice President of BCHH Title, who boasts a strong track record in private lending, MLS transactions, and handling a variety of property portfolios. Chris is with us on the show today to give us expert insights on today’s market and how real estate professionals can minimize risk of fraud, among many other things. Listen to this episode to learn more about finding the right title company, protecting your business from fraud, and how you can achieve success in real estate t...
Jul 16, 2024•34 min
Amy Kame is the Managing Director of the National Private Lenders Association and the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer of National Private Lenders Conference, Private Lender Law, and Private Lender Title. She is with us on the show to talk about her journey in private lending and leading multiple successful organizations. Listen now to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the NPLA and how you can grow into an effective leader for your organization! Key Talking Points of the Episod...
Jul 09, 2024•39 min
Danae Hill is the EVP of Auction Operations at Williams & Williams with decades of experience as a real estate agent before shifting her focus towards real estate investing. She is on the show with us today to talk about real estate opportunities in auctions and more. Listen now to learn more about how communication can help you achieve success in real estate, how to find great deals in auctions, and why you should start getting involved in them! Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Intro...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min
David Richter is a real estate investor, author, and the founder and owner of Simple CFO Solutions. He took the Profit First system developed by Mike Michalowicz and turned it into Profit First for Real Estate Investing, designed specifically to empower real estate professionals to make more profit and achieve financial freedom by gaining financial clarity and having control over their business finances. Listen now to learn more about the importance of managing your business’ finances and how th...
Jun 25, 2024•38 min
