Best Kent Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons from $225M in Real Estate Deals with August Biniaz 43:23

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by August Biniaz. August walks through what it really takes to launch and scale a real estate private equity firm, from finding your place between mom-and-pop operators and institutional giants to structuring a business that can attract serious capital. He breaks down the three core pillars of a PE firm—acquis…

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From Non-Performing Notes to Cash-Flowing Assets with Chris Zona 41:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Chris Zona. Chris shares how investors can use litigation not as a defensive tool but as a powerful offensive strategy to unlock value in distressed and value-add real estate deals. He explains how buying non-performing notes, enforcing loan covenants, and strategically using foreclosure or receivership act…

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How to Choose the Right Sponsor and the Right Deal with Gino Barbaro 34:01

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Gino Barbaro. Gino is an investor, author, coach, and co-founder of Jake & Gino, who has built a $400M multifamily portfolio and now teaches others how to do the same. In this conversation, Kent and Gino revisit Gino’s investing journey from restaurant owner to real estate mogul and dig into his “Jockey, Sa…

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How Purpose and Profit Align in Real Estate with Matt Picheny 38:14

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Matt Picheny. Matt shares his journey from actor and web developer to real estate investor, revealing how one condo purchase in New York City turned into a 15+ year career and a portfolio touching over 10,000 apartments. He and Kent unpack the surprising similarities between Broadway show syndications and m…

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Building an LP Playbook for Lasting Wealth ft. Pascal Wagner 36:28

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Pascal Wagner. A former Techstars VC turned professional LP. Pascal shares how he built a six-figure passive income stream by diversifying across real estate and alternatives—and the simple three-step framework he uses to evaluate opportunities with institutional discipline. He explains why clarity of goals…

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The Power of Focus When Building a Niche Multifamily Portfolio ft. Axel Ragnarsson 41:34

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Axel Ragnarsson—founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners and host of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast. Axel breaks down why his team targets small-to-mid multifamily in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, winning on inefficiencies while packaging assets into funds to spread risk. He gets tactical on the tech that …

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Busting the Biggest Tax Myths in Real Estate ft. Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland 34:31

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland, partners at Keystone CPA and authors of Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor. Amanda and Matt reveal how real estate investors—from beginners to high-net-worth professionals—can use the tax code to build wealth faster and keep more of their earnings. They break d…

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The Art of Picking Top-Tier Operators ft. Paul Moore 35:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Paul Moore. Paul shares his unconventional journey from Ford Motor Company to building and selling a business, before discovering his passion for real estate and eventually founding Wellings Capital. He breaks down how his firm evaluates hundreds of operators to find only the best opportunities, why diversi…

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Probabilistic Investing and Fixed Debt Wins ft. Andrew Cushman 36:09

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Andrew Cushman. Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to full-time multifamily investor, with more than 3,000 units syndicated and repositioned. He explains why chasing “rough C” properties created more risk and headaches than reward, why class B assets offer the best risk-adjusted returns, and h…

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Why Consistency Outperforms Talent in Multifamily ft. Michael Blank 41:47

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Michael Blank. Michael shares his winding path from software IPO riches to a painful restaurant collapse, the light-bulb moment that multifamily creates true “mailbox money,” and how a Who-Not-How mindset lets new investors scale without waiting for decades of experience or their own capital. He breaks down…

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The Power of Fixed Debt and Smart Operations ft. John Casmon 45:15

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On this week’s episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews John Casmon. They break down a real case study: a 2019-built, B-class Louisville asset bought in 2021 where the team created value through operations and paired the plan with stable, assumed fixed-rate debt. John shares how they tightened collections, navigated a surprise tax r…

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The Mindset That Builds Real Estate Legacy with Jonathan Greene 45:26

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Jonathan Greene, longtime investor and host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. Jonathan shares how growing up learning real estate “old school” from his attorney-investor father shaped his bias toward action, diversification, and treating each property like a business. He explains why many busy, h…

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The Four Pillars That De-Risk Passive Real Estate with Lon Welsh 35:59

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On this week’s episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews Lon Welsh. They unpack Lon’s “four pillars of diversification” framework—asset class, geography, strategy, and sponsor—digging into why he favors multifamily for stability, mid-size industrial for supply–demand gaps, and budget extended-stay hospitality for resilient demand. Lo…

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Why RV Parks Are An Underrated Asset Class With Robert Preston 28:13

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Robert Preston. Robert Preston is the CEO and co-founder of Climb Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in RV parks. With a background in aviation and a former career as a Marine Corps pilot, Preston transitioned into real estate investing, focusing on value-add opportunities i…

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Creating A Community Of Passive Investors W/ Jim Pfeifer 38:38

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Jim Pfeifer. Jim founded Left Field Investors which is now PassivePockets. Formerly a financial advisor, Jim is committed to sharing his knowledge with others eager to explore alternative ways to grow wealth. Jim believes in Community Personal Finance and works with PassivePockets to promote…

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3 Steps to Freedom Through Passive Income W/ Russ Morgan 45:22

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with 2-time guest Russ Morgan founder of Wealth Without Wall Street. Founder and Partner, Russ Morgan, is known as “The Idea Guy.” Russ began his professional career as an investment advisor in 2004 after graduating from Auburn University — a slight foray from 10-year-old Russ’ dream of becoming …

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Why 2024 is the Best Time for Passive Investing in Multifamily Real Estate with Joe Fairless 36:06

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Joe Fairless. Joe Fairless is the Co-founder of Ashcroft Capital which has over $2,800,000,000 of assets under management. In addition to his responsibilities with Ashcroft Capital, Joe created the podcast, Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show, which is the longest-running daily real …

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Addressing The Affordable Home Crisis By Creating High-End Mobile Homes W/ Franco Perez 25:24

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Franco Perez. Franco is the founder of Franco Mobile Homes which has Established an innovative housing option and opportunity for families through mobile homes. Franco oversees the staff, the finances, and the leadership while evaluating the business's performance to see whether it is on tra…

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How To Overcome The Fear Of Failure When First Investing In Real Estate W/ Niti Jamdar 40:56

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On today's episode or Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Niti Jamdar. Niti Jamdar is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Open Spaces Capital based in Philadelphia. He brings 15 years of experience in Strategy, Finance and Audit. He focuses on value-add investing for residential homes and multi-family dwellings in and around Philadelphia. Along with…

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What To Look For When Investing In Real Estate Syndications With Paul Shannon And Jim Pfeifer 54:09

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Paul Shannon and Jim Pfeifer. Jim Pfeifer, the maverick behind Left Field Investors, who is rewriting investment rules and blazing a trail in passive investing and syndications. Formerly a financial advisor, Jim has transformed into a cash flow expert, breaking free from the standard playboo…

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3 Tactical Ways To MASTER The Art Of Negotiation W/ Tom Zeeb 33:47

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Welcome to today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate! Today we chat with Tom Zeeb. Tom is the founder of Traction Real Estate Mentors. He works with real estate investors of all levels teaching them how to build their business correctly so that their personal goals and lifestyle stays at the center of everything they do! He is world-renowned for his…

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Underwriting & Analyzing Multifamily Deals In Todays Market W/ Mark Khuri 39:34

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Mark Khuri. Mark has been an avid real estate investor for over 17 years and throughout his career he has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the U…

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What Real Estate Investors NEED To Know About AI W/ Jindou Lee 33:20

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In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with Jindou Lee. Jindou is the CEO and Co-founder of HappyCo, a multifamily prop-tech company that develops software and service solutions to enable real-time property operations. Prior to his current role, Jindou also founded and exited two previous tech companies. Jindou spent most of his adult li…

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The Midwest Multifamily Renaissance! W/ Ray Heimann 32:08

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Ray Heimann. Ray is a real estate investor and co-founder of Terra Capital, an investment firm that focuses on turning small, outdated residential real estate assets into scaled, turnkey portfolios of modern-finish units across the US. He has over a decade of experience working for various i…

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Why Assisted Living Is A Fantastic Investment Class W/Julie Holly 39:01

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In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with returning guest Julie Holly. Julie is a speaker and founder of Three Keys Investment, and today we talk about Assisted Living Investments and why they are great investments! Julie has invested in single-family homes, house-hacked before it had a name, managed properties from 1k miles away and p…

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How Developers Can Benefit From Using TIF Bonds On Their Deals With Xiao Ou Yuan 53:51

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In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with Xiao Ou Yuan. Xia is the Managing Director of Hageman Capital and manages the day-to-day operations, as well as leading all bond structuring and negotiations for the Hageman Capital portfolio. Prior to joining Hageman Capital, Xiao was a Principal at Fifth Third Securities, a regional investmen…

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Building A Thought Leadership Platform W/ Veena Jetti 47:40

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with returning guest, Veena Jetti. Veena is the founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm specializing in curating investors' conservative opportunities. She has over a decade of real estate experience including overseeing the management of $1B+ in real estate assets. H…

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Understanding Self-Directed IRAs W/ Corey Daharsh From Advanta IRA 54:16

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Welcome to Curtis' Corner, a segment hosted by Hudson Investing's Vice President of Investor Relations, Curtis Edwards. On this episode,we chat with Corey Daharsh. Corey is the business development specialist at Advanta IRA. Advanta IRA is an elite provider of self-directed plans serving clients across the nation. Their mission is to enlighten and …

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From Comedy Writer To Multifamily Investor W/ Eddie Ring 51:46

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In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with Eddie Ring. Eddie is the founder of New Standard Equities and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. He has ultimate responsibility for NSE’s investment strategy, operations, risk management, and investor relationships. He has over 25 years of real estate and financial consulting experience, wi…

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Investing In Uncertain Economic Times W/Chance Finucane 39:41

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Chance Finucane CFA/Chief Investment Officer at Oxbow Advisors. Chance joined Oxbow in 2017 after spending six years on the investment team at Institutional Capital (ICAP), a global value investment firm based in Chicago. He is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Accounting and F…

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How To Build A Sustainable Real Estate Firm W/ Ellie Perlman 41:09

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Ellie Perlman. Ellie is a real estate investor who owns multifamily properties across the U.S. Ellie is the Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Capital Group, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisition and management. At Blue Lake Capital, Ellie helps investors grow their…

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Converting Office Space Into Multifamily With Kenny Wolfe 34:44

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Kenny Wolfe. Kenny is an experienced multifamily syndicator, the founder and CEO of Wolfe Investments. Kenny is also the author of “Investing in the Dream: How to Acquire Multifamily Real Estate and Attain Total Financial Freedom”. He invested in his first multifamily property in 2010 and in…

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Building A $680 Million Dollar Portfolio With Reed Goossens 47:52

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On today's episode of #RitterOnRealEstate we chat with Investor, Syndicator, Author, and Podcaster, Reed Goossens. Reed is an Australian real estate entrepreneur, investor, author, public speaker, and an all-around good bloke. Reed got his start in real estate investing back in 2012 when he moved to the US. Since then he has gone on to start two mu…

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Top 3 Lessons Learned From Scaling A Multifamily Syndication Business 41:21

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we kick off season 2 with a slightly different type of episode. Today our guest is the Vice President of Investor Relations for Hudson Investing, Curtis Edwards. Curtis has a diverse and global background in finance, marketing, consulting, and business development. An entrepreneur at heart, he’s launched…

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Time Management & Prioritization With Lars Hedenborg 41:12

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On today’s episode of Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Lars Hedenborg. Lars is the host of the Real Estate Team Builders podcast and the Founder of Real Estate B-School. Real Estate B-school provides tools, systems, training, and coaching for top-producing real estate agents and team leaders looking to build profitable, sustainable, systems-driv…

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The Value Of Learning By Doing With Peter Powers 42:12

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Peter Powers. Peter has been with MPI Family Office since its inception. Peter serves as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management for MPI’s workforce housing portfolio, self-storage portfolio, and senior housing portfolio. As the head of MPI’s real estate efforts, Peter focuse…

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Understanding The Underwriting Of Syndicated Deals With Veena Jetti 40:38

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Veena Jetti. Veena Jetti (VEE-nuh JEH-tee) is the founding partner of Vive (rhymes with "five") Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. Veena brings a dynamic perspective to targeting, acquiring, managing, and operati…

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Preparing For An Economic Downturn With Saket Jain 44:25

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On today’s episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Saket Jain. Saket is a #1 bestselling author, investor, syndicator, tech enthusiast, and philanthropist. Saket is the founder and CEO of Impact wealth builders where he’s passionate about achieving financial freedom through real estate. He has over 15 years of experience in real estate inves…

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Making Investing More Understandable With Whitney Elkins-Hutten 36:31

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Whitney Elins-Hutten. Whitney is a real estate maven who, after purchasing her first rental in 2002, and hitting a home run, then nearly losing it all on her second deal, took control and figured out how to invest in real estate the right way. She realized that success must leave clues. So, …

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Revolutionizing Healthcare For Tenants With John Young And Kelly Krasner From Nice Healthcare 37:12

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with John Young & Kelly Krasner from Nice Healthcare. Nice Healthcare is redesigning comprehensive healthcare for small and medium-sized businesses by utilizing a mix of technology and in-home care. They offer members and their families in-home and virtual primary care, virtual mental health ther…

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How To Become A Cashflow Ninja! With M.C. Laubscher 50:21

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with M.C. Laubscher! M.C. is a husband, father, educator, and cash flow specialist. He is the creator and the host of the popular and top-rated business and investing podcast, Cashflow Ninja and a brand new podcast, Cashflow Investing Secrets. M.C. is also the President of Producers Wealth, a wea…

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The Ins And Outs Of Passive Investing With Matt Hansen 38:35

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Matt Hansen. Matt is a retired corporate executive who transitioned to full-time real estate investor. His portfolio includes over 2000 units of multifamily apartments located in Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. Like many people, 100% of his retirement funds were locked into his 401K and expos…

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Building Passive Income Through Short Term Rentals With Michael Elefante 26:42

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Michael Elefante. Michael is a real estate investor, content creator, and entrepreneur. He and his wife became financially free at 27, just one year after investing in short-term rentals. Just 2.5 years later, they've scaled to six short-term rentals that generate over $80k per month and $40…

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Using Automation To Grow Your Real Estate Business With Scott Sillari 36:51

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In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chatted with Scot Sillari. Scott has 13+ years of experience in consulting and coaching in the Real Estate industry, Mortgage Brokerage as a Loan Processor, Certified Home Appraiser, Growing Sales, and Business Development for Vyral Marketing, and Licensed RE Agent, Scott has been recognized as a speaker…

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The Three Degrees Of Freedom With Derek Clifford 41:15

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we interview Derek Clifford. Derek is a successful single and multifamily real estate investor and fund manager, retiring from his full-time corporate job as of September 2021. He is a multifamily investor controlling 400+ apartment units with over $40M AUM. He is also an author and podcast host of the "…

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From Side Hustle To Financial Freedom With Sam Primm 39:42

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Sam Primm. Sam is a successful father, husband and real estate entrepreneur born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He left his salary 9-5 job to focus full-time on his real estate ventures. Soon after, He grew his $3M portfolio to $40M+ within a matter of a few years! Along the way he has b…

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Ultimate Freedom Through Real Estate Investing With Jennifer Beadles 33:19

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Jennifer Beadles, founder at Addicted to ROI. Jennifer is a value-add real estate investor, coach, and investment-focused real estate broker with a portfolio of over 250 units across seven states. Jennifer has 15 years of real estate expertise and has worked with a variety of investment stra…

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The Importance Of Home Ownership With Tony Julianelle 43:05

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Tony Julianelle. Tony is a successful organizational leader with more than 20 years in real estate and financial services who is passionate about developing people and serving customers. He is a consultant to various business partners, focusing on strategy, execution, and bottom-line busines…

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Building Wealth Through Residential Assisted Living Homes With Isabelle Guarino-Smith 38:38

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On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Isabelle Guarino-Smith. Isabelle is a graduate from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern and now Residential Assisted Living Academy’s leading lady. She has been working as the COO of the company for the last 6 years, keeping everyone in line and on t…

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From Medicine To Multifamily With Pranay Parikh 35:11

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Excited to welcome Dr. Pranay Parikh on today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate! Dr. Parikh is a medical doctor, serial entrepreneur, online course creator, and podcast host. His unconventional journey to medicine helped him learn the skills to excel in entrepreneurship. He’s helped launch a 7-figure online course, buy over $1.1 Billion in real es…