Path of Progress

Path of Progress

Path of Progress with Alex Kononov is your go-to show for powerful insights into real estate world. As a seasoned real estate investor himself, Alex dives deep into the strategies, lessons, and deals that have fueled his journey—while spotlighting the successes of other top investors, operators, and developers. Whether you're aiming to scale your portfolio, break into new markets, or sharpen your investment strategy, each episode delivers real-world advice and expert perspectives to help you thrive in today’s real estate landscape.

  1. From NHL Player to 300+ Units: Alexei Semenov’s Real Estate Journey | Ep 64 Path of Progress

    16 HRS AGO

    From NHL Player to 300+ Units: Alexei Semenov’s Real Estate Journey | Ep 64 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with former NHL defenseman Alexei Semenov, who transitioned from professional hockey into real estate investing and development. After spending 11 seasons in the NHL, Alexei began studying real estate during the final years of his career. Through discipline, relentless networking, and analyzing dozens of deals daily, he built a growing portfolio that now includes 60+ units in Cleveland and more than 300 units under contract. Alexei shares how his athlete mindset translated into business, the lessons he learned from early hospitality and flipping projects, and how strategic partnerships helped him scale quickly in multifamily real estate. This episode dives into the mindset, strategy, and discipline required to transition from professional sports to building long-term wealth through real estate. Whether you're an athlete preparing for life after sports or an investor looking to scale your portfolio, this conversation offers practical insights and lessons from someone who rebuilt his career from the ground up. 📌 Key Takeaways ✅ How Alexei transitioned from NHL to real estate investing ✅ Scaling from small multifamily deals to 60+ units in under a year ✅ Why networking events can unlock major partnerships ✅ The BRRRR strategy he uses to return investor capital in months ✅ How discipline from professional sports translates into business success ✅ Why Cleveland became a strong cash-flow market for his portfolio ✅ How he analyzes 30–50 deals every day ✅ Lessons learned from hospitality projects and luxury flips ✅ The importance of mentors and partnerships in real estate ✅ Building long-term wealth through cash-flowing assets 📚 Book Recommendations – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki – The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason – BRRRR Investing by David Greene 🌐 Connect with Alexei Semenov 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alexeisemenov.co 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexei-semenov-b6733120/ 📧 Email → a.semenov@artstrategyinvestment.com 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/cNaxJA39y5g 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599 Stay Connected 📲 Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateInvestor #MultifamilyInvesting #MultifamilyRealEstate #ApartmentInvesting #RentalProperties #PropertyInvesting #PassiveIncomeIdeas #CashflowInvesting #BRRRRMethod #BRRRRStrategy #RealEstateDeals #RealEstateEducation #RealEstateMindset #RealEstateStrategy #ScalingRealEstate #DealAnalysis #DealFlow #PathOfProgress #AlexeiSemenov #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncome #AthleteToInvestor #RealEstatePodcast #BRRRRStrategy #MultifamilyRealEstate #Entrepreneurship

    48 min
  2. The Dirt Cheap Investment Strategy : Jeremy Brown | Ep 63 | Path of Progress

    MAR 6

    The Dirt Cheap Investment Strategy : Jeremy Brown | Ep 63 | Path of Progress

    In this powerful episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov interviews Jeremy Brown, a land investor who specializes in complex deals like rezoning, subdividing, and acquisitions others avoid—with over 100 deals across states. Jeremy's journey is more than deals: from a single dad at 19 starting PC repair, to building a 17-year publishing business (authoring/ghostwriting books, mailing thousands for leads), to facing his son's serious medical needs while living in an RV, then pivoting to land investing that thrived in crisis. He shares the BURN storytelling framework (Beginning-Urgency-Process-Newness) he built his company around, creative no-money-down strategies, authority marketing with books, and how his new book "Pursuit of the Deal" creates deal flow. Raw, faith-driven, and tactical—this is inspiration for anyone facing hardship while building wealth. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ Pivoting from 17 years in publishing to land during family crisis ✅ BURN process: Storytelling to close deals, delegate, and manage projects ✅ Mailing physical books + handwritten notes for leads (authority marketing math) ✅ Creative financing: No big cash needed—small EMD, seller terms, assignments ✅ Sweet spot deals: Buy under $250K, subdivide, recap with first 2 lots ✅ Rezoning/subdividing tough land others ignore for big profits ✅ Picking ideal customers (Pareto 80/20) for synergy and joy ✅ Book as networking tool: Free giveaways to realtors/planners for referrals ✅ Mindset gems: Double your money rule, think in pictures, divine appointments ✅ One thing he wishes he knew early: Deals without upfront cash 📚 Book Recommendations: – Book of Proverbs – Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – Pursuit of the Deal by Jeremy Brown (launching soon) 🌐 Connect with Jeremy Brown: 🌐 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.d.brown.54📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jeremydbrown/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-d-brown-7a0b263/ 📧 Email → jeremy@mylegacyacres.com 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode: 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/JxksbhKjuz4 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599 🙌 Stay Connected 📲 Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro #PathOfProgress #JeremyBrown #LandInvesting #RealEstatePivot #CreativeFinancing #RezoningLand #SubdivideLand #AuthorityMarketing #BurnProcess #NoMoneyDown #SingleDadSuccess #RVtoRiches #RealEstateJourney #FaithAndBusiness #DealFlow #PursuitOfTheDeal #LandFlipping #ComplexDeals #StorytellingInSales #YoungEntrepreneur #OvercomeHardship

    1h 2m
  3. South Florida 2026 Outlook: Prices Dropping, Insurance Chaos & Where to Buy Now | Ep 62

    FEB 27

    South Florida 2026 Outlook: Prices Dropping, Insurance Chaos & Where to Buy Now | Ep 62

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Larry Mastropieri, a South Florida-based real estate broker, investor, and founder of Discover South Florida ⁨and The Mastropieri Group. Larry scaled from house-hacking duplexes in 2010 (right after the crash) to owning ~130 multifamily units—all without raising outside capital—while building a boutique luxury brokerage hitting $125M+ in annual sales volume. This is a no-BS conversation about real market intelligence, navigating tough neighborhoods, seller financing deals in 2026, the condo crisis, insurance wildcards, why West Palm is outperforming expectations, and the mindset required to go deep in one hyper-competitive market instead of chasing every hot city. Whether you're investing in Florida, relocating, or building a brokerage team, Larry shares tactical lessons from 2,000+ transactions and boots-on-the-ground experience. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ From engineer to full-time real estate: why he left GE for brokerage + investing synergies ✅ House hacking duplexes → scaling to 130 units using BRRRR (no outside investors) ✅ Buying an 8-unit in a “war zone” SWAT-raided building—and why sticking with it paid off ✅ Path of progress investing: balancing cash flow vs. long-term appreciation plays ✅ Why West Palm Beach & Broward are outperforming Miami expectations in 2025–2026 ✅ Current market reality: softening prices, 80–100 DOM, condo depreciation vs. single-family/duplex strength ✅ Seller financing deals still happening + how competitive South Florida really is for cash-flow seekers ✅ Building a boutique “teamage” brokerage: inbound leads, 5-person marketing team, no cold calling ✅ Deep market intel: weekly podcast research, full-time researcher, knowing developments before they hit mainstream ✅ Florida insurance crisis, HOA/condo issues, and realistic 2026 outlook for investors ✅ Ego control, digging deeper as an expert, and staying hyper-local instead of expanding markets 📚 Book Recommendation:– Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki 🌐 Connect with Larry Mastropieri: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/larrymastropieri 🌍 Website → https://www.discoversouthflorida.com/ 📧 Email → larry@discoversouthflorida.com 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrymastropieri 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@LarryMastropieri 🌍 𝕏 → https://x.com/L_Mastropieri 📺 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@larrymastropieri 🌐 Connect with Discover South Florida: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/discover.southflorida 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/discover-south-florida 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@discoversouthflorida 🌍 𝕏 → https://x.com/DiscoverSoFlo 📺 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@discover.southflorida 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode: 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/uJhQVluD80E 🎧 Spotify → 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-of-progress/id1782550599 🙌 Stay Connected 👍 Like, subscribe & turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Path of Progress! 📲 Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro X → https://x.com/pathofpro #PathOfProgress #LarryMastropieri #SouthFloridaRealEstate #DiscoverSouthFlorida #MultifamilyInvesting #BrowardRealEstate #PalmBeachRealEstate #RealEstateBrokerage #FloridaMarket2026 #WestPalmBeach #CondoCrisis #SellerFinancing #BRRRR #RealEstateInvesting #MarketIntelligence #BoutiqueBrokerage #PathOfProgressPodcast #AlexKononov #LuxuryRealEstate #InvestorMindset #CashFlowVsAppreciation

    56 min
  4. Marine, Air Marshal, Tech Sales → Real Estate Rebel: Why Tim Street Built FoolProof FSBO | Ep 61

    FEB 20

    Marine, Air Marshal, Tech Sales → Real Estate Rebel: Why Tim Street Built FoolProof FSBO | Ep 61

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Tim Street, former Marine, federal air marshal, tech sales leader, top-producing real estate agent, and now founder of FoolProof FSBO — a platform that helps homeowners sell without agents and keep tens of thousands in equity. Tim shares his raw journey: surviving a brutal failed FSBO attempt during his divorce, getting his license out of frustration with agents, building a portfolio of high-performing short-term rentals (including an 8-bed home grossing ~$300K/year), almost crossing an ethical line that nearly destroyed his values, and walking away from commissions to teach others how to price correctly, prepare fast, negotiate like pros, and avoid legal disasters. This is not anti-agent — it's pro-homeowner empowerment. Whether you're thinking of selling FSBO, investing in short-term rentals, or just want unfiltered real estate truth from someone who's lived every side of the business, this episode delivers mindset, tactics, and hard-earned lessons. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ Why Tim got his license purely to protect his own deals (and why investors should too) ✅ Building & scaling luxury short-term rentals in Florida (sleeps 21 + heated pools = massive demand) ✅ The dark moment he almost "joined the dark side" — and why he walked away forever ✅ How consumer psychology + sales grit = 102.3% list-to-sold ratio and weekend contracts ✅ FoolProof FSBO blueprint: 7-day market-ready launch, bidding-war pricing, legal checklists ✅ Who should (and shouldn't) try FSBO — and his nationwide agent backup plan ✅ Future pivot ideas: tiny-home wedding venues / resort plays via 1031 exchange ✅ Lessons from Marines, air marshals, startups, divorce, and fatherhood 📚 Book Recommendation: – Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand 🌐 Connect with Tim Street: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/foolprooffsbo 🌍 Website → https://foolprooffsbo.com/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjstreet/ 🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@foolprooffsbo 🌐 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foolprooffsbo 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ONCXTGL83fY🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jMKUiEkLufvVz5Rg4fk73?si=oST2KIyWTI6NY_KmrRHbWg🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marine-air-marshal-tech-sales-real-estate-rebel-why/id1782550599?i=1000750680983 🙌 Stay Connected 📲 Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro X → https://x.com/pathofpro #PathOfProgress #TimStreet #FoolProofFSBO #AlexKononov #ForSaleByOwner #FSBO #SellWithoutAgent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #Airbnb #KeepYourEquity #RealEstateSales #MarineToMillionaire #EntrepreneurJourney #PassiveIncomeTruth #RealEstateMindset #SellYourHome #NoCommission #BiddingWar #realestateethics

    51 min
  5. From $3,500 Loan to Real Estate Empire: Ari Rastegar's Inspiring Rise | Ep 60 Path of Progress

    FEB 13

    From $3,500 Loan to Real Estate Empire: Ari Rastegar's Inspiring Rise | Ep 60 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Ari Rastegar, Founder & CEO of Rastegar Capital—a vertically integrated real estate powerhouse operating across 38 cities and 13 states with billions in development underway. Ari shares his unfiltered origin story: flipping burgers at Johnny Rockets, delivering pizzas, borrowing $3,500 in law school to build his first house, surviving catastrophic entertainment business failures, and turning his grandfather’s prophecy (“One day you’re going to buy them all”) into a multi-billion-dollar vision. Today he’s pioneering 3D-printed homes to address America’s 5-million-unit housing shortage—building faster, cheaper, and stronger. This is a raw conversation on failure as the ultimate teacher, zoning/entitlement mastery, managing massive downside risk, balancing single fatherhood with relentless ambition, and why hunger + discipline beats talent every time. Whether you're a beginner or scaling institutionally, this episode delivers mindset gold and bleeding-edge real estate tactics.📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ From $3,500 land flip in law school to billions in AUM & development ✅ Grandfather’s words that planted the real estate seed ✅ Epic failures (entertainment business wipeout) → massive comeback ✅ Why focusing on how to LOSE money matters more than making it ✅ Zoning & entitlement mastery: turning Class C apartments into luxury townhomes ✅ 3D printing homes: 6 weeks vs 9 months, higher quality, lower cost, disaster-resistant ✅ Solving the U.S. 5-million-home shortage + Texas 500k-unit gap ✅ Building supertall towers (400 ft in Dallas) + master-planned communities ✅ Balancing single fatherhood, sacrifice, and explosive growth ✅ Hunger, delegation, and evolving from founder to CEO ✅ The Gift of Failure: turning setbacks into leadership 📚 Book Recommendation: – Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – The Gift of Failure by Ari Rastegar 🌐 Connect with Ari Rastegar / Rastegar Capital: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rastegar/ 🌍 Website → https://rastegarcapital.com/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/rastegarcapital🌐Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/rastegarcapital/ 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Ari_Rastegar 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode: 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/XE4ZjfIOGhw 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Kl9zfIAZejbnjOxzmtniP?si=WYe88zy1Q9Whnx2z8tTKtQ 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-%243-500-loan-to-real-estate-empire-ari-rastegars/id1782550599?i=1000749630370 🙌 Stay Connected 📲 Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro X → https://x.com/pathofpro #PathOfProgress #AriRastegar #RastegarCapital #RealEstateInvesting #3DPrinting #CommercialRealEstate #Multifamily #Development #ZoningMastery #HousingShortage #SunbeltBoom #FailureToSuccess #EntrepreneurMindset #WealthBuilding #AustinRealEstate #DallasDevelopment #FutureOfHousing #VerticalIntegration #InstitutionalRealEstate #Cashflow #LegacyBuilding

    45 min
  6. Inside Multifamily Deals: Marco Barbaro on Partnerships, Risk & Scaling | Ep 59 Path of Progress

    FEB 6

    Inside Multifamily Deals: Marco Barbaro on Partnerships, Risk & Scaling | Ep 59 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Marco Barbaro, a chef-turned real estate investor, capital raiser, and mentor who has partnered in 3,700+ multifamily units across multiple market cycles. Marco didn’t start big — he started with a single four-unit property, learning property management firsthand by fixing roofs, handling tenants, and managing cash flow himself. Over 25+ years, he navigated recessions, market booms, COVID, and rising interest rates while building self-managed operations, long-term partnerships, and a reputation rooted in trust. This episode dives deep into why starting small matters, how market cycles create opportunity, and why relationships matter more than door count. Marco also breaks down his philosophy on attracting capital (not chasing it), choosing the right partners, and building wealth without shortcuts. If you’re serious about real estate as a long-term wealth vehicle, this episode delivers timeless lessons from someone who’s lived through every cycle. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ How a single four-unit deal changed Marco’s life ✅ Why “think big, start small” actually works ✅ Lessons from managing properties yourself early on ✅ How to survive and thrive through multiple market cycles ✅ The truth about door count vs real ownership ✅ Why partnerships matter more than deals ✅ Attracting capital through trust and consistency ✅ Self-management vs third-party management insights ✅ Building wealth without hype or shortcuts ✅ Why patience beats speed in real estate 📚 Book Mentioned: – Attracting Capital by Marco Barbaro – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki – Who Not How by Dan Sullivan – The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel Clason – Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell – Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Our Choices by Paul Lawrence and Nitin Nohria 🌐 Connect with Marco Barbaro 🏠 Website → https://marcobarbaro.com/ 💼 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Marco-Barbaro/61585193383346/# 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-barbaro-3bb36b1a6 ☎️ Phone → 914-615-1859 Watch Gino's Episode → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg4F2FttuEI&t=2s 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode: 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/e_BB2wlIY9c 🎧 Spotify →https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cjzPmoA274wq5iDPp9Snp?si=TqInh_08TOe6HvDGAqG9HA 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-multifamily-deals-marco-barbaro-on-partnerships/id1782550599?i=1000748555132 🙌 Stay Connected 📲 Follow Us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pathofpro X → https://x.com/pathofpro #MarcoBarbaro #PathOfProgress #MultifamilyRealEstate #RealEstateWisdom #RealEstateMentor #InvestSmart #ThinkBigStartSmall #CashflowInvesting #CapitalRaisingTips #RealEstateMindset #WealthThroughRealEstate #PropertyInvesting #MarketCycle #InvestorLife #EntrepreneurMindset

    1h 19m
  7. Building Cash-Flow Machines: From Small Multifamily to 2,000+ Units | Jens Nielsen | Ep 58

    JAN 30

    Building Cash-Flow Machines: From Small Multifamily to 2,000+ Units | Jens Nielsen | Ep 58

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Jens Nielsen, a former IT professional turned full-time real estate investor and high-performance coach who scaled from a single fourplex to 2,000+ apartment units—and is now expanding aggressively into industrial real estate. Jens shares a transparent look at what scaling really involves: seller financing, joint ventures, syndications, managing partners, surviving bad underwriting cycles, and why “passive” investing doesn’t exist at the GP level. This episode dives deep into the mindset, systems, and relationships required to grow beyond small multifamily—and why Jens is now prioritizing industrial assets with triple-net leases in today’s market. Whether you’re trying to leave your W2, scale responsibly, or pivot asset classes, this conversation delivers real-world execution—not hype. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ How Jens scaled from a 4-unit property to 2,000+ units ✅ Why staying focused on one market accelerates growth ✅ Seller financing strategies that unlock “infinite returns” ✅ The reality of syndications & GP responsibilities ✅ Lessons from scaling during volatile markets ✅ Why industrial real estate makes sense today ✅ Triple-net leases vs multifamily operations ✅ How partnerships accelerate (or limit) scale ✅ Why mindset and accountability matter more than deals 📚 Book Recommendation: – High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard 🌐 Connect with Jens Nielsen: 🌍 Website & Coaching → https://jensnielsen.us/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-nielsen-multi-family-real-estate-coach/ 📺 YouTube →https://www.youtube.com/@JensNielsenCoaching 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode: 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/qezXZ9lzfGQ 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-cash-flow-machines-from-small-multifamily/id1782550599?i=1000747368405 🙌 Stay Connected 📲 Follow us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@pathofpro⁩  X → https://x.com/pathofpro #PathOfProgress #JensNielsen #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #Syndication #RealEstatePodcast #PassiveIncome #IndustrialRealEstate #CashFlowInvesting #RealEstateMindset #ScalingRealEstate #RealEstateEducation #InvestorMindset #FromFourplexToPortfolio #GeneralPartners #WealthBuilding #RealEstateStrategy #HighPerformance

    50 min
  8. From Single Family to 300+ Units: Dave Holman’s Long Game in Real Estate | Ep 57 Path of Progress

    JAN 23

    From Single Family to 300+ Units: Dave Holman’s Long Game in Real Estate | Ep 57 Path of Progress

    In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Dave Holman, a commercial real estate investor, broker, and founder of Holman Homes and Katahdin Property Management. Dave has built and manages over 300 units, with hundreds more in development—by focusing on local markets, mixed-use assets, and vertically integrated operations. Dave’s journey didn’t start with massive apartment buildings. It started with single-family homes, sweat equity, and learning how local banks really work. Over time, he discovered overlooked opportunities in mixed-use properties, vacant office buildings, and tertiary markets—places most investors ignore. By combining creative financing, community-first thinking, and energy-efficient upgrades, Dave consistently drives NOI while reducing risk. This episode is a deep, tactical conversation about how to scale responsibly, why cash flow and location matter more than door count, and how vertical integration can become a powerful form of risk management. Whether you’re just starting out or already investing, this episode offers real-world insights you won’t hear from gurus chasing flashy metrics. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ How Dave scaled from single-family homes to 300+ units ✅ Why mixed-use properties are misunderstood—and undervalued ✅ How to underwrite and finance mixed-use assets correctly ✅ The hidden opportunity in vacant office buildings ✅ Why local banks outperform big banks for investors ✅ Using seller financing to increase cash-on-cash returns ✅ How vertical integration improves NOI and control ✅ Property management as risk management—not profit extraction ✅ Energy efficiency upgrades that dramatically increase value ✅ Building community to reduce turnover and stabilize cash flow ✅ Scaling into ground-up development through partnerships ✅ Why honesty and integrity compound faster than leverage 📚 Book Recommendations: – Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart – Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard 🌐 Connect with Dave Holman: 📧 Email → dave@holmanhomes.com 🌍 Website → https://www.holmanhomes.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/holmangroupremax 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/holmangrouprealty/ 🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode: 📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/uhEgZduufEc 🎧 Spotify → 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-single-family-to-300-units-dave-holmans-long-game/id1782550599?i=1000746357171 🙌 Stay Connected 👍 Like, subscribe & turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Path of Progress! 📲 Follow Us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@pathofpro⁩  X → https://x.com/pathofpro #PathOfProgress #DaveHolman #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #MixedUse #VerticalIntegration #CommercialRealEstate #PropertyManagement #EnergyEfficiency #ImpactInvesting #CashFlow #LocalBanking #ValueAdd #GroundUpDevelopment #InvestorMindset

    46 min
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Path of Progress with Alex Kononov is your go-to show for powerful insights into real estate world. As a seasoned real estate investor himself, Alex dives deep into the strategies, lessons, and deals that have fueled his journey—while spotlighting the successes of other top investors, operators, and developers. Whether you're aiming to scale your portfolio, break into new markets, or sharpen your investment strategy, each episode delivers real-world advice and expert perspectives to help you thrive in today’s real estate landscape.

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    2024 - 2026
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