Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin Amolsch

Is the Colorado housing market finally reaching a bottom, or could prices fall further? With mortgage rates remaining elevated, more homes seeing price reductions, and buyers taking longer to make decisions, real estate investors need to understand what's happening in today's market.

In this Colorado Market Pulse episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with mortgage expert Joe Massey to discuss the latest housing trends, interest rate outlook, and opportunities for real estate investors. They break down why mortgage rates may stay higher for longer, how the bond market and...

Is senior housing one of the next big opportunities in real estate investing? With baby boomers aging and a projected shortage of 370,000 senior housing units by 2030, demand for senior living communities could create significant opportunities for investors.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Jerry Vinci, a senior living marketing and operations expert with more than 30 years of experience. They discuss what makes senior housing different from traditional rental properties, why occupancy and operator performance matter, and how investors can evaluate opportunities in this growing sector.

What separates a good real estate investment from one that looks good on paper? Mark Khuri, co-founder and CEO of SMK Capital Management, has spent more than 20 years investing in real estate and evaluating opportunities across multiple asset classes. Today, his team reviews approximately 600–700 private real estate deals annually but invests in only 5–10 of them. In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch and Mark discuss what makes an investment worth pursuing and why knowing when to say no is just as important as finding the right opportunity.

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Looking to finance rental properties without relying on your personal income or tax returns? A DSCR loan (Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan) could be the financing solution you've been looking for. Unlike conventional mortgages, DSCR loans primarily qualify borrowers based on the rental property's income rather than their personal income, making them an option for real estate investors looking to build or expand their portfolios.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Pine Financial Group Loan Officer Scott Craft to break down how DSCR loans work, how...

John McNellis has spent more than four decades developing commercial real estate, completing more than 100 projects throughout Northern California. But his real estate career actually began while he was still practicing law, when he turned a $1,500 investment in a duplex into roughly $90,000 through a series of early deals. 

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with John about his transition from attorney to developer, raising money for his first major shopping center development, and what real estate investing looked like when interest rates and cap rates were dramatically higher t...

When mortgage rates jumped in 2022, Ryan Thomson saw a problem. The house hacking strategy that had helped him build his own real estate portfolio was becoming harder for his clients to replicate. That led him to rediscover a financing tool that had largely been forgotten during decades of falling rates: assumable mortgages.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Ryan, aka “The Assumable Guy,” about how assumable mortgages work and why they could offer an alternative for buyers and real estate investors in a higher-rate environment. Ryan...

Chris Prefontaine has been in real estate since the early 1990s, navigating multiple market cycles along the way. After getting hit hard during the 2008 crash, Chris found himself with little money and damaged credit—and had to find a different way to get back into real estate. That led him to creative financing and the strategies that eventually became the foundation of Smart Real Estate Coach.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch and Chris break down three creative financing strategies: owner financing, subject-to, and lease purchases/options. Ch...

Ryan Chaw went from working long shifts as a pharmacist to becoming a millionaire at 28 and retiring at just 31 years old. His strategy? Building a portfolio of rental properties near colleges and renting them by the room to students. Today, he owns 14 properties and rents to approximately 90 tenants.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Ryan about how he discovered the student housing niche and why renting by the room can dramatically increase a property's rental income. Ryan shares an example of taking a house that might rent...

Rod Khleif has been investing in real estate for 48 years. He's owned more than 2,000 single-family homes, thousands of multifamily units, and is now investing in senior housing. But one of the biggest lessons of his career came from losing an estimated $50 million during the 2008 financial crisis.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Rod about the mindset that helped him build his success—and, perhaps more importantly, recover after losing so much. Rod shares why investors shouldn't fear failure, how setting meaningful goals creates the motivation to take ac...

James Gleeson started investing in real estate at just 21 years old. Eight years later, he's built a portfolio worth approximately $60 million with around 470 rental units, without using syndications.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with James about how he got started using the BRRRR method and hard money, including his first deal: a $25,000 property with a $14,000 renovation that appraised for $65,000 and is worth roughly $180,000 today. James also explains how relationships with property managers, lenders, contractors, and other investors helped him scale.

They also...

We are back with Joe Massey to chat Denver real estate. Curious what’s really happening in the Denver housing market? In this market pulse, we discuss what we are currently seeing during the third quarter of 2026. 

Joe Massey brings a ton of experience to the Denver real estate scene, making him someone you want to pay attention to if you care about market trends and smart investing. As part of Synergy One Lending, Joe helps people with everything from buying their first home to locking in financing for investment properties, including condos, single-family hom...

Here’s your 2026 Q3 Market Pulse for the Twin Cities real estate scene. We break down what we are seeing in the market and what that means for real estate investors. Host Kevin Amolsch is joined by local pros Mike Jacka (President & Founder, MNREIA) and Sean Blomquist (Pine Financial Group) to sort through national headlines and local data.

Guest bios:

* Mike Jacka — President & Founder of MNREIA (est. 2002). Leads one of the largest real estate investor associations in the country, focused on education and local dealmaking.

* Sean Blomquist — Minnesota Loan Officer at Pin...

What if the most valuable person listening to your podcast wasn't a listener at all, but your guest?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Dave Dubeau, a real estate marketing and capital-raising expert who has helped more than 200 real estate investors raise over $350 million.

Dave shares how he went from doing 18 real estate deals in 18 months to finding his real strength in marketing and raising capital. He also explains why he completely changed the way he thought about podcasting.

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Jackie Coffey's first house flip went about as badly as a flip could go.

She hired one person to handle the entire renovation. Contractors took her money and disappeared. Materials were stolen from the property. She replaced things that didn't need replacing. And after all that work, she practically broke even.

But she didn't quit.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Jackie Coffey, "The Happy Investor," to talk about the lessons she's learned through 22 years in real estate, more...

Owning rental properties doesn't automatically create financial freedom. If managing those properties consumes all your time, you may have simply created another job.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with real estate investor and educator Ryan Lee to talk about what it actually takes to use real estate to create more control over your money—and your time.

Ryan shares how the 2008 financial crisis completely changed the way he thought about investing. After watching his 401(k) and brokerage accounts fall, he turned to...

What's the difference between people who simply manage their money and those who build lasting wealth?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with author, coach, and podcast host Tony Bradshaw to discuss the lessons he's learned after interviewing more than 150 self-made millionaires.

Tony shares how spending 15 years working with Dave Ramsey gave him a strong financial foundation—but also why he eventually realized there was another level to building wealth. From real estate and risk management to leverage, diversification, and financial education, th...

Buying a great investment property is only half the battle. Managing it well is what determines whether it becomes a wealth-building asset, or a financial headache.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Joseph Hunike, Principal at WinVest Management in Miami, Florida.

Joseph shares how his company has grown quickly by taking over underperforming rental properties and transforming them into profitable investments through better communication, stronger systems, and disciplined property management.

The conversation covers how to evaluate your...

What if you bought your first rental property at the absolute peak of the 2007 housing market?

Most investors would assume that deal was a disaster. For Peter Skaggs, it became one of the biggest lessons of his investing career.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Peter Skaggs, a mortgage professional with more than 20 years of experience and a real estate investor who has built a portfolio of more than 250 units.

Peter explains why buying power, staying power...

Everyone talks about achieving financial freedom—but almost nobody talks about what happens after you get there.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with former Navy rescue swimmer, multifamily investor, bestselling author, and high-performance coach Tim Kelly.

Tim shares how house hacking with a VA loan sparked his investing journey, how mentorship helped him buy apartment buildings while still serving in the military, and why he walked away from a military pension to pursue financial freedom.

But th...

Buying your first rental property is exciting—but building a real estate business that actually scales is a completely different challenge.

In this return appearance on the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch welcomes back Jens Nielsen to discuss what happens after you've bought your first few properties.

Jens explains why investors need to stop thinking like owner-operators and start thinking like business owners. They dive into building the right team, outsourcing effectively, finding mentors, knowing when to hire employees, and creating systems that allow your business to grow wi...

What separates successful real estate investors from those who never get started?

After six seasons of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch is breaking down the biggest lessons, mistakes, and trends from conversations with investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.

In this Season 6 recap episode, Kevin shares the common themes that kept coming up again and again—from why taking action is the biggest predictor of success to the underwriting mistakes that quietly destroy deals.

He also dives into how investors are using AI to...

Most investors focus on finding the next deal—but the way you structure your financing can make or break your ability to scale.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Benjamin Stef to discuss creative lending strategies, DSCR loans, HELOCs, building momentum, and what separates successful investors from those who quit.

Ben shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial real estate family shaped the way he thinks about investing and lending. After starting his lending career during COVID and surviving one of th...

Can you really make six figures on a single house flip, even in a challenging market?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Jason Roberts to talk about wholesaling, fix-and-flipping, market risk, mentorship, and building a recession-resistant real estate business.

Jason shares how watching his parents lose everything during the 2007–2008 housing crash shaped the way he approaches investing today. They discuss why investors need multiple streams of income, how to stress test deals, and why wholesaling creates the cash flow needed to su...

Most real estate investors think the hardest part is buying the property. According to Cameron Tope, that’s just the beginning.

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Cameron Tope, a Houston-based investor and property manager overseeing 300+ units, to break down the biggest mistakes landlords make with rental properties.

They discuss the BRRRR strategy, the 1% rule, tenant retention, turnovers, vacancy costs, underwriting maintenance correctly, and why “cash flow” is often misunderstood in real estate investing.

Cameron also shares...

We are back with Joe Massey to chat Denver real estate. Curious what’s really happening in the Denver housing market? In this market pulse, we discuss what we are currently seeing during the second quarter of 2026.

Joe Massey brings a ton of experience to the Denver real estate scene, making him someone you want to pay attention to if you care about market trends and smart investing. As part of Synergy One Lending, Joe helps people with everything from buying their first home to locking in financing for investment properties, including condos, single-family ho...

Here’s your 2026 Q2 Market Pulse for the Twin Cities real estate scene. We break down what we are seeing in the market and what that means for real estate investors. Host Kevin Amolsch is joined by local pros Mike Jacka (President & Founder, MNREIA) and Sean Blomquist (Pine Financial Group) to sort through national headlines and local data.

Guest bios:

Mike Jacka — President & Founder of MNREIA (est. 2002). Leads one of the largest real estate investor associations in the country, focused on education and local dealmaking.

Sean Blomquist — Minnesota Loan Officer at Pin...

Land development can be one of the most profitable—and risky—strategies in real estate. So how do you actually make money while managing long timelines, rising interest rates, and unpredictable markets?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Brandon Cobb to break down how he structures deals to generate cash flow at every stage of development.

Brandon shares his journey from medical device sales to building a $22M/year land development business, why most investors underestimate the importance of cash flow, and...

Is the traditional “value-add” multifamily strategy dead?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Alec Neu to break down what’s actually working in today’s market.

Alec shares how his team is building and scaling a portfolio using small multifamily (2–4 unit) properties, why “middle market housing” is an overlooked opportunity, and how they’re delivering strong cash flow through new construction.

They also cover what sellers are getting wrong right now, how to keep construction costs down, and why fe...

AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. The question is: are you using it, or are you falling behind?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Laurent Cohen to break down how AI is transforming real estate, lead generation, and business operations.

From voice AI that answers your calls 24/7 to smarter workflows that eliminate missed opportunities, Laurent explains how investors and agents can use AI to grow their business without losing their personal touch.

They also dive i...

This episode breaks down practical tax strategies for real estate and business owners, including the Augusta Rule, paying your kids, cost segregation, real estate professional status, QSBS, and solar tax credits. You’ll hear how a tax strategist thinks, why structure matters, and where the biggest savings usually hide.

Our guest is Peter Culver of WealthThrive. Peter practiced tax law for 12 years and has 25+ years in wealth management and tax strategy. He’s worked with entrepreneurs across industries (including time with State Street Bank) and now focuses on helping clients reduce taxes and keep more...

What happens when you want to sell your investment property—but don’t want to lose 30–40% of your profits to taxes?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin talks with Ashley Romitti about 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), estate planning, and how investors can turn active real estate into passive income while deferring taxes.

Ashley shares how she got started in commercial real estate during the 2010 market, why one cold call changed her life, and how investors can avoid common 1031 exchange mistakes. They also discuss DSTs, triple...

Can you really buy a house—or even a multifamily property—with little or no money out of pocket?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with John Collins, who has spent nearly 40 years helping renters, first-time buyers, and investors use down payment assistance, grants, FHA loans, and creative financing to purchase real estate.

John shares how investors can help tenants become buyers, why interest rates matter less than getting the right purchase price, and how there are still programs offering tens—or even h...

What do you do when a contractor tells you that you need a brand-new HVAC system, boiler, or water heater? How do you know if you're getting good advice—or getting taken advantage of?

In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch sits down with Justin Pogue to discuss what every real estate investor should know about managing rental properties, choosing contractors, working with tenants, and protecting your investment.

Justin shares lessons from building a 72-unit portfolio, managing apartments firsthand, and writing his book, Rental Secrets. Th...

Ever wondered why the savviest real estate investors are skipping the “rinse and repeat” of single-family homes and instead compressing years of growth into just months? Turns out, there’s a simple mindset shift that unlocks truly scalable real estate investing—and it’s not about buying bigger properties or having deeper pockets. In this episode, Dusten drops a surprisingly practical approach that even seasoned investors often overlook… and shares the one counterintuitive move that could save you years of trial and error. Ready to rethink your scaling strategy?

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Ever heard these real estate investing myths? 1) You need perfect credit to get started. 2) Only people with big money make it in commercial deals. 3) Real estate is too risky, especially after a setback. I’m about to spill the real story behind these myths, so stick around—you’ll want to hear how the real players turn obstacles into wealth! This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Minnesota Real Estate Investor Success Summit. For more information about the event visit www.mniss.com. 

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Lessons Learned in Mobile Home Park Investing

Do you want to watch your bank account grow while your real estate investments practically manage themselves? Imagine being able to build wealth and enjoy regular cash flow, all without having to deal with late-night maintenance calls or chasing down tenants. I’m about to share how you can tap into hands-off real estate strategies that let your money work for you, so you can finally create the steady income stream you’ve been looking for.

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Do you wish you could multiply your money and set yourself up for a future where you’re not stressing about running out of cash? Imagine being able to control a bunch of valuable properties with just a fraction of the money most people think you need. I’m going to walk you through how you can use real estate leverage to fast-track your way to the kind of financial security and freedom that stock market investors only dream about. Stick around and I’ll break down exactly how to make it work for you—even if you’re just getti...

What if the thing standing between you and a game-changing deal isn’t your budget, your network, or even your timing—but a single overlooked line in a 3,000-page zoning bylaw? Most developers still rely on hours of calls and guesswork to size up a lot, but there’s a way to get instant clarity with just an address. And here’s the kicker: this approach isn’t just for big-city projects—it could transform how you evaluate every lot, even before you step foot on it. Wondering how this unexpected shortcut actually works (and what pitfalls it could help you dod...

Okay, real talk—did you know that the amount you’re “approved” for by a lender might have nothing to do with what you can actually afford? I was floored when I found out how many people are walking around thinking their dream home is a win, only to find out later it’s a financial trap. And here’s the kicker: there’s a little-known financial tool that banks and the wealthy have been using for decades to quietly grow their money—something most investors have never even considered. Want to know what it is and how it fits into your r...

We are back with Joe Massey to chat Denver real estate. Curious what’s really happening in the Denver housing market? In this market pulse, we discuss how January just clocked in as the slowest month for home sales since 2008. Seriously, when was the last time you saw headlines and boots-on-the-ground investor buzz telling two completely different stories? And here's the kicker: some properties are getting multiple offers above list, while others can’t get a single showing even after price drops. So what’s really going on underneath all these mixed signals? You’ll want to stick around for this...