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Julie Gates is the founder of Sid Was Here in Savannah, Georgia, and has been investing in real estate since 2004. She oversees six businesses, including a property management company with 100+ properties and 50,000+ bookings. A licensed RE/MAX broker, Forbes contributor, and co-author of The 30-Day Stay, Julie brings over 20 years of hands-on real estate experience.   Here's some of the topics we covered: Building a property management company after exposing hidden fees Managing short term, medium term, and long term rentals Why Savannah is a powerful real estate market The hidden challenges of short term rental management Creative financing and building seller trust Finding opportunities in distressed markets and gentrifying neighborhoods How to make short term rentals stand out and navigate regulations   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Mike Strodtman is the Founder and President of Blue Skies Equity and has been investing in real estate since 2009. With a master's in Urban and Regional Studies and a background in city planning, Mike transitioned from planning developments to building them. He started with single-family and small multifamily properties before expanding into land subdivisions and ground-up construction. Since joining Rod's Warrior Program in 2023, he has expanded his network, expertise, and involvement in multifamily syndications and joint ventures. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Mike Strodtman's 16-year journey in real estate Scaling from single-family properties into multifamily Finding a 36-unit deal through relationships Creating value through operations and expense cuts Unlocking value through expired tax credits Using due diligence to uncover major property issues Building deal teams through asset management and capital raising   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Loral Langemeier is the founder and CEO of several alternative asset companies, with decades of experience in finance, mentoring, real estate investing, business development, and oil and gas. She is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, host of Real Money Talks, and a highly sought-after money management expert who has built multiple successful businesses. Go to www.askloral.com to get Lorla's book for FREE as well as 2 free tickets to her webinar.   Here's some of the topics we covered: Loral Langemeier's journey from Nebraska farm girl to millionaire Building wealth through real estate, oil, and alternative investments Why traditional financial services fail to integrate wealth strategies Proactive tax planning, corporate structures, and asset protection Hidden tax strategies like R&D credits and cost segregation Creating multiple income streams and building a lasting legacy Educating the next generation to protect and sustain family wealth   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Tim Fergestad is the Founder and Principal of Oak Street Assets, specializing in private real estate investing and multifamily properties. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and brings an analytical approach to investing. Tim joined Rod's Warrior Group around COVID, which helped him scale into larger multifamily investments. Today, he focuses on helping investors build passive income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Tim's journey from neuroscience to real estate investing Scaling from single family to multifamily Building a strong network and raising capital The challenges and lessons from a Nashville motel conversion Navigating rising rates, falling rents, and market volatility Finding distressed deals and investing through preferred equity Exploring senior housing and new real estate opportunities   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

In this episode of Own Your Power, explore the power of truly listening and how becoming an active listener can strengthen relationships, improve communication, build trust, reduce conflict, and help you learn from others. Discover why listening with patience, focus, curiosity, and genuine interest can create deeper connections and reveal opportunities you might otherwise miss. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Jon Ostenson is an entrepreneur, franchise investor, commercial real estate investor, international speaker, and franchise consultant based in Atlanta. He works with clients across North America to identify franchise opportunities and helps prospective business owners evaluate businesses based on their goals, market, and circumstances. He also authored Non-Food Franchising, a resource focused on franchise opportunities outside the traditional food category.    Here's some of the topics we covered: Why franchising beats starting from scratch The rise of non-food franchises How AI is creating business opportunities Running a franchise as a side hustle Financing a franchise purchase Top franchise industries to consider Finding the right franchise opportunity   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Matt Mainini is a commercial real estate investor and General Partner focused on multifamily acquisitions, adaptive reuse, and hotel-to-apartment conversions. After beginning his career at NASA and spending nearly two decades in Silicon Valley, Matt transitioned into real estate full-time, applying his analytical, systems-based approach to commercial investing. He became part of Rod's Warrior Group in May 2025 and today partners on projects that transform underutilized properties into quality housing while creating long-term value for investors, with a focus on helping technology professionals and busy investors build wealth through private real estate beyond public markets. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Matt's journey from tech and NASA to real estate Why busy professionals need to build wealth beyond their 401K Finding his superpower in investor relations and communication Joining the Warrior program to expand his network His first major deal converting a 104-unit hotel into multifamily How the $13M hotel conversion could reach a $26M valuation Why passion, value, and scalability are the keys to taking action   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Jason Malabute is a CPA and MBA with experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and real estate investing. He began investing in single-family real estate before transitioning into multifamily syndication and becoming a general partner in 342 units. In 2024, he launched an accounting firm focused on real estate investors, with approximately 99% of his clients coming from the real estate investment space.    Here's some of the topics we covered:   Jason's journey from growing up with cerebral palsy to becoming a CPA and MBA Discovering real estate after seeing the cash flow of an investor client Building a single family portfolio in Indianapolis and transitioning into multifamily syndications Underwriting over 100 deals before landing his first syndication and becoming a general partner Launching a real estate focused CPA firm and helping investors with strategic tax planning Unlocking tax benefits through cost segregation, bonus depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and short term rentals How passive investors can use timing and paper losses to offset gains from other real estate investments   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Steve Breton's path into real estate investing began with a simple duplex purchase in 2012 after more than 25 years in a demanding career. He started by buying small properties close to home, gradually building a portfolio and attracting friends and family who wanted to invest alongside him. That progression eventually led him to larger, out-of-state multifamily properties, including his first 106-unit deal in San Antonio after joining the Warrior program in 2017.    Here's some of the topics we covered:   Steve's journey from a demanding corporate career to real estate investing Growing from his first Boston duplex to his first 106-unit multifamily deal Scaling to 3,500 units and replacing his W-2 income with real estate Why saying no and conservative underwriting became his biggest superpower The current multifamily market, rising expenses, oversupply, and coming opportunities His $30M Indianapolis development with a $9.5M city grant Why he shifted toward preferred and hybrid equity and what new investors should do first   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

In this episode of Own Your Power, discover how to build personal fortitude, the inner strength, courage, determination, and perseverance needed to overcome adversity and pursue your goals. Learn how believing in yourself, embracing hard work and failure, helping others, and leading by example can strengthen your resilience, reveal your true character, and help you become the best version of yourself. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com