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You're Listening to REIA Radio!! Our hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner interview some of the best Real Estate Investors and break down their investments in the Omaha metro area both large and small. We get a sneak peak into how these investors create wealth as they share their vast knowledge and experiences, as well as tips and tricks on how to navigate the industry successfully. If you are here to learn from local investors and skip all the BS you are in the right place. Stay tuned and be sure to join the 1000’s of others that have joined REIARadio.com
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286 episodes
#250: Growing Smart: Systems, Timing, and Avoiding Investor Burnout with Wyatt Simon
In this episode of REIA Radio, Wyatt Simon dives deep into his real estate journey, from starting in 2018 with nothing to building multi-million-dollar businesses and portfolios. He shares how building systems is the key to scaling—covering eve...
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Episode 250
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1:03:19

#249: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode, the hosts dive deep with Wyatt Simon into the realities of building and scaling a real estate business. The conversation covers everything from near-death experiences and personal growth to content creation, mentorship, and the...
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Episode 249
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46:28

#248: Networking Your Way Into Deals, Markets, and Momentum with Collin Schwartz
In this powerful episode of REIA Radio, we bring you Collin Schwartz’s keynote from our REIA Mastery Live Event. Collin shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a portfolio of over $330M in assets and more than 3,300 units. He brea...
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Episode 248
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54:15

#247: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode, Owen and Ted unpack a heavy week filled with tragic headlines and personal reflections. They shift gears into lessons learned from event planning, share insights from historical biographies like Titan on John D. Rockef...
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Episode 247
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52:46

#246: Creative Deal Structures, Legal Strategies & Raising Capital Like a Pro with Chris Pomerleau
In this REIA Mastery Series live event episode of REIA Radio, we bring you Chris Palmley—an Army vet, former attorney, and now co-founder of Leavenwealth Capital and Liquid Lending Solutions, with over $330M in assets under management....
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Episode 246
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1:11:43

#245: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this Real Estate Rundown episode, Chris Pomerleau returns for a deep dive into the systems, structure, and strategies that have helped him scale his real estate empire. Fresh off his crowd-favorite talk at the REIA Mastery Series, Chris join...
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Episode 245
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48:16

#244: Professional Property Management Systems for 5–25 Unit Success with Andy Kouri
In this powerhouse REIA Mastery Series live session, Andy Kouri breaks down what it really takes to grow a property management company that doesn’t just survive—it scales.Andy shares the full story of how his family’s business, ...
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Episode 244
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59:02

#243: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode of the Real Estate Rundown, Owen, Ted, and guest Andy Corey pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to speak at a big real estate event for the first time—and why saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities can blow your bu...
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Episode 243
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48:10

#242: REIA Mastery Series Special Episode: Ancillary Income & CEO Mindset – with Jeri Schlickbernd
In this replay of her keynote from the REIA Mastery Series Day, Jeri Schlickbernd delivers a powerhouse session on how to think like a true real estate CEO.With 20+ years in the game and 300+ flips under her belt, Jeri breaks do...
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Episode 242
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58:35

#241: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this Real Estate Rundown episode, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch recap the packed REIA Mastery Series event—The Mid-Size Multifamily Playbook—and share some behind-the-scenes chaos, lessons learned, and major takeaways from the day.With...
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Episode 241
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#240: Beyond the Grind – Byron Thompson on Beating Burnout in Real Estate
In this powerful live episode from an Omaha REIA event, Byron Thompson, co-owner of Meraki Realty Group, pulls back the curtain on the real estate hustle and shares how to build a seven-figure business without burning yourself to the g...
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Episode 240
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48:59

#239: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
Ted and Owen are back with a raw episode after losing one of their best interviews to tech issues. They regroup with a real-time look at what’s happening in the market—expired listings, nervous investors, and why cash flow feels harder than eve...
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Episode 239
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28:55

#238: From Rentals to Reform: Alex Feria’s Leap into Lending and Local Politics
In this episode, Alex Feria shares his journey from Cuba to Louisville, Kentucky, where he has built a successful career in mortgage lending and hard money investing. He talks about the growth of Louisville’s Cuban community, the challenges of ...
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Episode 238
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1:10:22

#237: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this chaos-filled episode of the Real Estate Rundown, hosts Owen Dashner and Ted Kosh let it rip on the all-too-real challenges of property management—from $70K boilers and $50K sewer line descaling quotes to tenants leaving behind ...
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Episode 237
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24:18

#236: Flipping, Failing, and Figuring It Out: The Real Investor Life of Jackson Udy
In Episode 236 of REIA Radio, we dive into the investing journey of Jackson Udy, a full-time chemical engineer who’s been quietly building a real estate portfolio across state lines. Jackson shares how he got started by buying a duplex in Omaha...
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Episode 236
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1:07:18

#235: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted dig into the not-so-glamorous side of real estate investing. From the financial gut punch of a $250K boiler replacement to the headache of deals falling apart ...
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Episode 235
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30:34

#234: From Flipping to SaaS: Justin Silverio’s Real Estate Journey
In this episode, Justin Silverio shares his journey from flipping fire-damaged properties with his dad to launching two powerhouse real estate businesses: Open Letter Marketing and Invelo. We dive into the importance of reinvesting profits, bui...
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Episode 234
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1:05:15

#233: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode of REIA Radio, we’re joined once again by Megan Ahern for a candid deep dive into what’s working—and what’s not—in real estate today. From scaling her “First Deal” program to attending high-ticket masterminds, Megan shares tacti...
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Episode 233
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30:06

#232: From Family to Fortune: A Real Estate Journey with Elijah Erdei
Elijah Erdei’s journey into real estate didn’t start in a boardroom — it started with a paintbrush in hand at age six. In this episode, he shares how growing up in a 12-sibling household and helping on his parents’ rentals laid the foundation f...
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Episode 232
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1:22:45

#231: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode of the Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted dive into the real-life chaos that comes with investing—no fluff, just the raw stuff. From navigating Airbnb guest horror stories (including emotional support animals that wrecked the pla...
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Episode 231
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17:30

#230: Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder, on Defining Success Beyond Comparison
In this conversation, Jeff discusses his journey to becoming the CEO of Furnished Finder, emphasizing the importance of defining success on one's own terms. He shares insights on the challenges of property management, the evolution of rental mo...
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Episode 230
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1:09:07

#229: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode of the Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted unpack their current real estate challenges—from house hunting drama to navigating tight financial decisions. They break down the complexities of 1031 exchanges, explore ta...
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Episode 229
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35:13

#228: Lessons in Strategy, Storage, and Staying Connected with Andrew Devlin
In Episode 228, Ted and Owen sit down with investor Andrew Devlin for a no-fluff conversation about the power of showing up and building the right relationships. They dig into Andrew’s journey through real estate investing—from early struggles ...
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Episode 228
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1:29:20

#227: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
In this episode of The Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted share behind-the-scenes highlights from Fernando Angelucci’s recent visit to Omaha REIA. From ginger ales disguised as cocktails to real talk about self-storage, the guys dig into what ma...
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Episode 227
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17:37

#226: AI's Role in Modern Property Management with Andy Kouri
In Episode 226 of REIA Radio, we sit down with Andy Kouri for a raw and honest look at what it takes to scale a real estate empire without losing your mind—or your values. From growing up in a family of landlords to leading one of the fastest-s...
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Episode 226
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1:39:04
