Buying Rentals In The Path Of Progress With Luca Garaci & Mat Roegiers (Ep 539)

Luca and Mat have built a rental portfolio by repeatedly buying condos in the same complex. They know the floor plans, understand the values, and can move quickly when a new unit hits the market, giving them a huge advantage over other buyers.A new train line is being built nearby, drastically reducing the commute time to the city center. Luca and Mat believe the neighborhood is poised for growth once the station opens, and they’ve been buying aggressively in anticipation of rising property values and rents.On this episode, they share how they spotted the opportunity early, what signs they look for when investing in the path of progress, and how you can identify similar trends in your own market. We also discuss their mission-driven strategy of renting to disabled military veterans and how it’s made a difference in their business and their community.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode539Thanks To Our Sponsors:Ridge Lending Group - Making investment Mortgage process simple and stress-free.MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

When Joe first started investing, he thought what he wanted most was time freedom. But over time, he realized what he really wanted was flexibility, and his rental income has given him just that..In the past year alone, Joe has added four new properties to his portfolio. On this episode, he shares how he found those deals, how he financed them, and the creative ways he’s used a HELOC to fund purchases.We also talk about how he’s applying velocity banking to pay down debt faster.Joe discusses the challenges of rising insurance premiums and property taxes and how he’s adjusted his strategy to stay profitable.We also dig into the numbers on his four most recent purchases.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode538Thanks To Our Sponsors:Ridge Lending Group - Get A Free 30-Minute Strategy Session With Caeli Ridge.MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

When Greg Zessin first started buying rentals, he went after deals that looked like they would produce strong cash flow on paper. Some months, the numbers worked great, but other months, unexpected repairs or tenant issues wiped out his profits.Over time, Greg realized that not all cash flow is created equal. He shifted his strategy to focus only on properties that provide steady, consistent income.On this episode, Greg shares what he’s doing differently today: the age of properties he avoids, the age of properties he targets, and why he no longer takes on major renovations.We also dig into the neighborhoods he likes, the neighborhoods he won’t buy in anymore, and how he’s getting tenants to stay longer, which has significantly increased his profits.Plus, Greg reveals the unique ways he finds off-market deals.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode537Thanks To Our Sponsors:The Guarantors - Protect your property against losses rent defaults, vacancies, lease breaks, damages, and more. All without increasing your operating expenses.Ridge Lending Group - Making investment Mortgage process simple and stress-free.Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

Most real estate investors assume buying existing rentals is the fastest path to cash flow. But what if you could build them cheaper, and end up with a property that performs better long-term? That’s exactly what Tyler Casey discovered.On this episode, Tyler breaks down the strategy that’s allowing him to out-build the market. He shares why the right floor plan can be a game-changer, how repeating the same blueprint cuts costs and saves time, and the small design details that dramatically reduce maintenance headaches down the road.We dive into the financing he’s using, walk through the actual numbers on one of his recent builds, and compare new construction to rehabs, and why building can actually be the easier, smarter move.Tyler also takes us back to his beginnings, buying his first rentals at just 18, and shows how his approach has evolved into something far more scalable.Along the way, we unpack the hidden advantages of building vs. buying: tax benefits, lower operating costs, higher rent potential, better tenant quality, and even cheaper insurance.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode536Thanks To Our Sponsors:Ridge Lending Group - Get A Free 30-Minute Strategy Session With Caeli Ridge.MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

Jason Hull retired at just 46 years old and now spends most of the year traveling with his wife in search of the perfect climate. His lifestyle is funded by his rental income.But Jason didn’t get there overnight. He started out buying foreclosures, fixing them up, and renting them out.When COVID hit, everything changed—labor shortages, material shortages, and rising costs made his strategy nearly impossible. Instead of giving up, Jason made a bold move: he sold his entire portfolio and rebuilt it from scratch with new construction rentals.On this episode, you’ll hear how Jason pulled it off, why tenant screening is even more critical when you’re renting out brand-new homes, and the systems he uses to manage everything while traveling 8–9 months a year.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode535Thanks To Our Sponsors:Ridge Lending Group - Get A Free 30-Minute Strategy Session With Caeli Ridge.MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

With his job as a garbage man, Jeff Taz doesn’t get paid if he doesn’t work, so having another source of income was critical. Over the years, Jeff has faced some tough situations where his rental income allowed him to take time off without stressing about paying the bills.On this episode, Jeff shares how he built his portfolio by sticking to a simple strategy, buying one property a year. We talk about how he saved for down payments, what his numbers look like today, and we walk through exactly how he grew his portfolio from nothing to where it is now.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode534Thanks To Our Sponsors:MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Ridge Lending Group - Get A Free 30-Minute Strategy Session With Caeli Ridge.Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

Nick Disney has tried it all: high-end rentals, low-end rentals, and everything in between. Over the years, he’s figured out exactly what type of property makes him the most money with the least hassle.On this episode, Nick shares the type of property, neighborhood, and price range that consistently performs well for him.We talk about the mistakes he made when chasing slightly higher returns on different types of properties, and how those deals often caused more problems and made him less money than expected.Nick also shares how he’s been able to step away from the day-to-day management of his rentals by building a team he trusts.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode533Thanks To Our Sponsors:Ridge Lending Group - Get A Free 30-Minute Strategy Session With Caeli Ridge.MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial

Scott lives in an area where the average rental property costs around $600,000, making it tough to find anything that cash flows. Instead of giving up, Scott got creative.On this episode, Scott shares how he’s been able to pick up properties way below market value, and how he’s been able to make money on deals, even if they don’t work as long-term rentals. We break down the numbers on one of his recent deals, and talk through the different strategies he’s using to make investing work in a high-priced market.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode532Thanks To Our Sponsors:MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Ridge Lending Group - Making investment Mortgage process simple and stress-free.

Chase Bauer appeared on the podcast last year, sharing how he built a rental portfolio that brought in $20,000 a month in profit.Today, he's back—and his monthly rental profit has jumped to $28,000.On this episode, we figure out exactly how he did it.Chase shares how he’s finding deals in today’s market, financing new purchases, and using strategies to grow his rental income faster.We break down the numbers on one of his recent deals and then take a look at the big picture—his entire portfolio and what it’s producing today.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode531Thanks To Our Sponsors:MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)Ridge Lending Group - Making investment Mortgage process simple and stress-free.

RC was self-employed his whole life—so when it came time to retire, he wouldn't have a traditional pension to fall back on. Instead, he decided to create his own.On this episode, RC shares how he started buying rentals in his 20s and built a personal pension plan with rental properties.Today, his rentals pay for his entire lifestyle, including traveling the world and living life on his terms.We talk about how he got started, where he found the money for his first properties, and what he’s learned from 50 years of being a landlord.RC also shares what he would do differently if he were starting over, advice he’d give his younger self, and the secret to keeping a tenant happy for 30 years.https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode530Thanks To Our Sponsors:Ridge Lending Group - Making investment Mortgage process simple and stress-free.MidSouth HomeBuyers – Turnkey Rentals In Memphis & Little Rock. Instant Cash Flow On Day One. (Priced between $100,000 to low $200's)