The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast

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By: Hutch the Marine Investor and Dr. Heath Jones

“Multifamily Real Estate Investing for the Career Professional.” Join Shelon "Hutch The Marine Investor" Hutchinson who talks to military veterans and real estate professionals about the results of their journey and multifamily real estate experiments. Each week, Hutch discusses Multifamily Real Estate Investing for Career Professionals and military veterans to help you build wealth and financial independence. Questions about Multifamily real estate investing are systematically dissected as your host works through observations and data to answer the week's question. 

MFREE 109 Full Episode with Cody Hofhine: Can You Build Wealth without Losing Yourself?
#108
09/01/2025

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In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shalon Hutchinson welcomes Cody Hofhine, co-founder of Wholesaling Inc. and Joe Home Buyer. 

Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of mindset, leadership, and building wealth without sacrificing personal integrity and family. 

He discusses critical quotes and principles that have guided him, the im...


MFREE 109 Trailer # 5 with Cody Hofhine: Are You Creating a Culture That Leads Without You?
#108
08/30/2025

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Cody Hofhine’s not just building a business—he’s building people. At home with his four kids, and inside his company, his focus is the same: don’t create followers. Build leaders.

In this clip, Hutch and Cody talk about how real leadership isn't about having a title or barking orders—it’s about developing others to think...


MFREE 109 Trailer # 4 with Cody Hofhine: Are You Building Followers… or Future Leaders?
#108
08/29/2025

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In this conversation, Cody Hofhine shares how shifting from managing people to developing leaders changed everything. As a dad of four and a business owner, his goal is simple: empower others to lead—because when you do that, your team grows, your family thrives, and you stop being the bottleneck.

Hutch reflects on how this mindset transf...


MFREE 109 Trailer # 3 with Cody Hofhine: How Do You Become the Person Worthy of What You Want?
#108
08/28/2025

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It’s easy to dream big, but what kind of leader do those dreams require you to become? In this episode, Cody Hofhine and I dig into what it really takes to attract A-players into your business, life, or mission—and spoiler alert: it starts with you. From John Maxwell’s no-nonsense leadership truths to Darren Hardy’s wild 40-page...


MFREE 109 Trailer # 2 with Cody Hofhine: What Keeps a leader Sharp in and Outside of Real Estate?
#108
08/27/2025

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In this section, Hutch puts Cody Hofhine through the Focus Round—a rapid-fire dive into habits, mindset, and leadership. Cody shares how fitness anchors his day, why tying vision to values matters, and what past missteps taught him about staying aligned.

He wraps with how he defines success today—and it’s deeper than dollars or titles.


MFREE 109 Trailer # 1 with Cody Hofhine: Are Your Relationships Helping or Hurting Your Growth?
#108
08/26/2025

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In this episode, Cody Hofhine shares the mindset that’s carried him through tough moments and helped him scale with clarity. It’s not just about business—it’s about who you let influence your thinking when things get hard.

He talks about being intentional with his circle, choosing the right mentors, and how that one shift became...


MFREE 108 Trailer # 5 with Axel Ragnarsson: Are You Prospecting About Connection or Just Closing?
#108
08/19/2025

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In this segment, Axel Ragnarsson flips the script on prospecting. It’s not about blasting mail until someone bites—it’s about making sure every owner in your market knows your name.

He walks through:

 👉 Why the real goal is connection, not just closing

 👉 How relationship-first outreach leads to more opportunities over time

 👉 The...


MFREE 108 Full Episode with Axel Ragnarsson: "Can You Really Win in Real Estate Without Chasing Every Deal?
#108
08/19/2025

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Maximizing Your Multifamily Real Estate Success with Axel Ragnarsson

In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Hutch the Marine Investor is joined by Axel Ragnarsson, founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners. Axel shares his journey from flipping cars in college to managing over 550 multifamily units worth $90 million. They discuss Axel's approach to acqu...


MFREE 108 Trailer # 4 with Axel Ragnarsson: How Do You Go from Free Tools to a Full Acquisition Machine?
#108
08/18/2025

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In this episode, Axel Ragnarsson shares how his acquisitions process went from free tools and cold emails… to a full CRM system, consistent direct mail, and a dedicated acquisitions manager.

We get into:

 👉 Starting with zero budget and making one channel work before adding the next

 👉 How consistent follow-up beats one-off outreach every time

 👉 The th...


MFREE 108 Trailer # 3 with Axel Ragnarsson: Are You Locking In Your Wins on Day One?
#108
08/17/2025

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In this segment, Axel Ragnarsson lays it out plain: the most important move in a real estate deal isn’t mid-renovation or at the sale—it’s on day one when you buy.

He breaks down:

 👉 The three key moments that shape a deal’s returns

 👉 Why the purchase price outweighs almost every other factor<...


MFREE 108 Trailer # 2 with Axel Ragnarsson: How Do Fun, Focus, and Follow-Up Drive Bigger Wins?
#108
08/16/2025

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In this Focus Round, I sat down with Axel Ragnarsson for a rapid-fire mix of fun, mindset, and the kind of lessons you only learn in the trenches.

We covered:

 👉 How a lost wallet in Boston turned into a long-term business partnership

 👉 The one thing sponsors often get wrong when talking to LPs (hint: d...


MFREE 108 Trailer # 1 with Axel Ragnarsson: Are You Winning the Deal… Before You Even Buy It?
#108
08/15/2025

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In this segment, I sit down with Axel Ragnarsson and we get real about one thing that changes the entire game: you make your money on the buy.

Axel shares why locking in the right deal upfront doesn’t just boost returns—it slashes risk, builds confidence, and frees you from babysitting a bad investment down the road...


MFREE 107 Trailer # 5 with Ashley Garner: Are You Letting AI take over... or Are You Still in Charge?
#107
08/12/2025

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In this episode, Ashley Garner takes the mic and drops some honest insights about where tech meets leadership.

Yes, AI can pull data from documents, save time, and even make you look smarter in a spreadsheet. But Ashley says it straight: if you’re not inspecting what you expect, you're setting yourself up for sloppy results.

F...


MFREE 107 Trailer # 4 with Ashley Garner: Can fun outside of work fuel focus inside of it?
#107
08/12/2025

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Quick questions. Real answers. No fluff.

In this segment, Hutch puts Ashley Garner in the 🔥 hot seat for a fast-paced Focus Round—and it’s everything but surface-level.

Ashley opens up on:

👉 His go-to outdoor escapes (yes, even rafting)

👉 The mindset shift that changed everything

👉 The real reason consistent communica...


MFREE 107 Full Episode with Ashley Garner: Are You Building a Real Business or Just Chasing Properties?
#107
08/11/2025

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 Achieving Financial Freedom Through Multifamily Real Estate: Insights from Ashley Garner

In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson, also known as Hutch the Marine Investor, interviews Ashley Garner, founder of ABG Associate and a multifamily real estate syndicator with over 300 units in his portfolio. Garner shares his journey from small-scale multi...


MFREE 107 Trailer # 3 with Ashley Garner: Are Investors Betting on the Deal... or Just Betting on You?
08/09/2025

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In this episode, Ashley Garner keeps it honest about what really drives investor confidence—and it’s not just a sharp-looking spreadsheet.

It’s trust.

Ashley shares how relationships—new or old—are the foundation of everything he does. For him, it's not just about presenting a solid deal. It's about being the kind of person peop...


MFREE 107 Trailer # 2 with Ashley Garner: Are you focused on who can help you... not just how to do it?
#107
08/08/2025

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In this episode, Hutch sits down with Ashley Garner for a straight-up, boots-on-the-ground conversation about leadership, mindset, and the mission-driven approach that comes from military experience.

They dive into what the book Good to Great nailed: it’s not just about getting stuff done—it’s about making sure you’ve got the right people in the right se...


MFREE 107 Trailer # 1 with Ashley Garner: Is Financial Freedom the Real Goal?
#107
08/06/2025

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This episode goes beyond just real estate—it's a real convo about mindset, leadership, and the drive to live life on your terms. 👊

Our guest, Ashley Garner, shares how growing up in the family real estate hustle shaped his thinking... but it wasn’t until later that he realized punching a clock just wasn’t it. 

He opens...


MFREE 106 Full Episode with Brandon Rickman: “Can You Really Grow Wealth Without Tying Up Your Capital?”
#106
08/02/2025

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Leveraging Capital and Smart Investing in Multifamily Real Estate with Brandon Rickman

In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shalon Hutchinson (Hutch the Marine Investor) invites real estate investor and lending expert Brandon Rickman from Flip Genius to discuss strategies for turning capital into velocity and debt into leverage. Brandon shares his journey from sing...


MFREE 106 Trailer # 5 with Brandon Rickman: What if your 401(k) could follow your rules?
#106
08/01/2025

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In this episode, Brandon Rickman breaks down how he took control of his retirement funds after years in corporate America—and what that shift taught him about leadership, mindset, and freedom. 💭

This one’s not just about Solo 401(k)s (though that part’s 🔥). It’s about making the mental move from employee to owner. From following a path to building y...


MFREE 106 Trailer # 4 with Brandon Rickman: Is It Possible to Invest in Syndications Without Going All In?
#106
07/31/2025

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Think you have to quit your job to start investing? Not even close.

In this episode, we break down how full-time professionals are tapping into syndications—like our $14M self-storage deal—with as little as $50K. 

Even if you're not swinging hammers or chasing deals, your capital can still be working overtime. 🧠📈

💡 We also talk about how sav...


MFREE 106 Trailer # 3 with Brandon Rickman: “Do You Know the 3 Ways Smart Investors Fund Their Deals?”
#106
07/30/2025

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Most people think there's only one way to fund a deal: go to the bank and pray they like your tax returns.

But that’s just one bucket.

In this episode, we unpack three types of lending that every real estate investor (and honestly, every entrepreneur) should understand—because it's not just about the rates...


MFREE 106 Trailer # 2 with Brandon Rickman: What Fuels a Real Estate Leader Outside the Deal Room?
#106
07/29/2025

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Time to shift gears 🎙️🔥

In this Focus Round, we got a fast-paced peek into Brandon Rickman beyond the spreadsheets and site plans. 

From coaching high school basketball to inshore fishing with his son, Brandon shares what keeps him balanced while building big.

He also drops:

 ✅ His most unexpected deal that turned into a game-changer<...


MFREE 106 Trailer # 1 with Brandon Rickman: “Are Your Emotions Killing Your Real Estate Decisions?”
#106
07/28/2025

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We kicked things off with a mindset gem: “Don’t fall in love with the property.” 🧠💥

In this segment, Brandon Rickman reminds us that real estate is a product, not a passion project. Too many investors get stuck chasing “the one” and end up compromising their standards—or worse, losing money.

When you treat investing like a business (not a brea...


MFREE 105 Full Episode with Toby Potter: Are you chasing appreciation or building consistent cash flow?
#105
07/26/2025

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In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson (Hutch the Marine Investor) interviews Toby Potter, a lender and investor who has helped over 7,000 investors unlock real estate wealth through funding deals and strategic insights. 

Toby shares his journey from a dairy farm in Oklahoma to founding one of the fastest-growing private lending firms, Globa...


MFREE 105 Trailer # 5 with Toby Potter: Are you stuck working… while your money’s doing nothing?
#105
07/25/2025

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In this episode, Toby Potter calls it out:

There are hundreds of thousands of people who want to invest in real estate—without ever touching drywall or dealing with tenants. 😅

You’ve got the W-2 job.

Maybe a 401(k), maybe an IRA.

But that retirement finish line? Still feels 20 years away… even after 20 year...


MFREE 105 Trailer # 4 with Toby Potter: Is your money working for you or are you working for it?
#105
07/24/2025

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In this episode, Toby Potter keeps it real:

“I pulled all my money out of Wall Street 90 days ago.” 💬

Why? Too volatile. Too inconsistent.

While the market gave him 8–10%, his real estate deals? 24–30%—consistently. 📈

Owning over 300+ doors and still actively investing, Toby breaks down how cash flow and appreciation create a compounding effect you’ll never...


MFREE 105 Trailer # 3 with Toby Potter: Can you build a legacy without building real estate?
#105
07/23/2025

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In this episode, Toby talks about why long-term wealth builders—from Carnegie to Zuckerberg—trust real estate more than tech trends. And we go deeper than just money. This isn’t about being a lender for the sake of deals. It’s about partnership, mentorship, and actually setting investors up to win.

Because if you fail on deal #1...


MFREE 105 Trailer # 2 with Toby Potter: Is fun part of your mission—or just a break from it?
07/22/2025

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For Toby Potter, fun isn’t a weekend hobby.

It’s getting on stage to change lives—and he means that literally. 👏

In this episode, Hutch runs Toby through a quick-fire FOCUS round (Fun, Opportunity, Communication, Understanding, Success)… and what unfolds is part mindset, part mission.

✅ What Toby does for fun? Speak, teach, impact.

✅ A last-min...


MFREE 105 Trailer # 1 with Toby: Are you really waiting… or avoiding?
#105
07/21/2025

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You’ve heard all the quotes. Read all the books. Maybe even taken the courses. But none of it moves the needle until you move.

In this episode, Hutch sits down with Toby Potter who’s been through it all—1994 startup grind, the 2008 crash, the 2015 rebuild, and even the COVID chaos. But his success didn’t come from luck or timi...


MFREE 104 Full Episode with Joel Miller: What if your passion didn’t have to compete with your wealth goals?
07/19/2025

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In this episode of the Multi-Family Real Estate Experiment Podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson, aka Hutch the Marine Investor, interviews Joel Miller, author of the bestseller 'Build Real Estate Wealth: Enjoy the Journey of Rental Property Investment.' 

Joel shares his journey of nearly five decades in real estate investment, his philosophy on wealth and success, and his a...


MFREE 104 Trailer # 5 with Joel Miller: Is a Misconception Keeping You from Investing in Real Estate?
07/18/2025

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A lot of people talk themselves out of rental property investing before they even begin. Maybe it’s the fear of bad tenants. Or thinking you need to fix every leaky faucet yourself. 

The truth is, you don’t. You just need the right team and realistic expectations. On the flip side, expecting easy money without putting in the work...


MFREE 104 Trailer # 4 with Joel Miller: Can You Build Wealth Without Giving Up What You Love?
#104
07/17/2025

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Joel Miller’s story shows that real estate doesn't have to replace your career or passion. For 35 years, he built a rental property portfolio while working full-time as a professional entertainer. 

This episode is about making real estate fit into your life, not take over your life. His bestselling book speaks to both beginners who feel like re...


MFREE 104 Trailer # 3 with Joel Miller: Are you chasing riches or building wealth?
#104
07/16/2025

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This one hits different. It’s not about bank accounts or asset classes. It’s about mindset. Joel Miller breaks down the difference between riches and wealth in a way that sticks. Knowing the facts is one thing. 

Applying them with purpose? That’s wisdom. He shares why he’d give up money before relationships any day, and how...


MFREE 104 Trailer # 2 with Joel Miller: Is Clear Communication the Secret to Thinking Bigger?
#104
07/15/2025

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In this focus round, Joel Miller shares more than just business wins. From whitewater rafting to his first hard money loan, he talks about how saying yes to unexpected opportunities can shift everything. 

What really stands out is his take on communication. Joel believes clear, thoughtful writing, even in a quick text, shows leadership. 

He als...


MFREE 104 Trailer # 1 with Joel Miller: Is a better mindset the key to better deals?
#104
07/14/2025

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Ever felt stuck between chasing big goals and worrying about what others think? In this episode, Joel Miller and I drop two mindset gems that cut through the noise.

1️⃣ "He who cares least, wins." A powerful negotiation mindset that flips pressure into power.

 2️⃣ "Don’t take advice from someone you wouldn’t trade places with." Because yo...


MFREE 103 Full Episode with Randy Langenderfer: What’s the Cost of Waiting for the “Perfect” Deal?
#103
06/14/2025

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In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast, host Shelon Hutchinson, also known as Hutch the Marine Investor, welcomes Randy Langenderfer, founder and president of Invest Ark Property. 

Randy shares his extensive experience in multifamily real estate investing, with over 1200 doors and $350 million in assets under management. 

They discuss Randy's journey from a CPA and Ch...


MFREE 103 Trailer # 5 with Randy Langenderfer: Is Analysis Paralysis Costing You Millions?
#103
06/13/2025

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In this episode Randy Langenderfer and I dive into a candid conversation around fear, financial security, and the hesitation that keeps many high-earning professionals—especially veterans and analytical minds—stuck on the sidelines. From military life to first-time investments, we explore how risk aversion and analysis paralysis can stall growth. 

Our guest shares how he tackled that fear through p...


MFREE 103 Trailer # 4 with Randy Langenderfer: Why Are Some Investors Exiting While Others Keep Building?
#103
06/12/2025

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In this inspiring episode, Randy Langenderfer and I dive into the powerful idea that life is motion—and so is business. We explore how staying active, persistent, and purpose-driven fuels real estate and leadership success. Whether the market looks tough or times feel uncertain, we reminds you: the trick isn’t just speed, it’s consistency and positive impact. <...


MFREE 103 Trailer # 3 with Randy Langenderfer: Should You Specialize First and Diversify Later?
#103
06/11/2025

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In this episode, Randy Langenderfer and I dive into the sharp mindset shift that challenges conventional financial advice: is spreading yourself thin actually making you stronger—or just keeping you from being great?

The conversation tackles the quote often echoed in investing circles—“Diversification is for rookies”—and reframes it in a powerful way. Coming from a Marine Corps backgrou...