BigMikeFund

Mike Zlotnik

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  1. OCT 29

    283: People Before Profits: Revitalizing Communities and Building a Legacy in Real Estate - Dwan Bent-Twyford

    In this episode of The Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Dwan Bent-Twyford, affectionately known as The Queen of Short Sales™ and host of The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Ever. Dwan Bent-Twyford, America’s Most Sought-After Real Estate Investor™, started as a broke single mom who had just been fired from Denny’s — and went on to personally flip over 2,000 properties while teaching thousands of people how to achieve financial freedom. Today, she is recognized as the nation’s #1 expert on short sales and foreclosures. She has authored three bestsellers, including Short Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing, [...]

    34 min

  2. OCT 15

    282: From Pilot to Property Pro: Dr. Axel Meierhoefer’s Wealth Journey

    In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Mike Zlotnik sits down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer — founder of Ideal Wealth Grower and host of the Ideal Investor Show. A former German Air Force pilot turned real estate mentor, Dr. Axel shares his extraordinary journey from flying F-111 fighter jets to helping investors achieve financial freedom through turnkey and build-to-rent (BTR) properties. Together, Mike and Dr. Axel unpack the fundamentals of the “IDEAL” framework — Income, Depreciation, Equity, Appreciation, and Leverage — and explore how everyday investors can grow secure, cash-flowing portfolios even from afar. He also breaks down his “GROWER” [...]

    39 min

  3. OCT 8

    281: From Firefighter to Fund Manager: Building Wealth Through Integrity with Dave Seymour

    In this episode, Big Mike welcomes Dave Seymour, retired firefighter, real estate expert, and star of A&E’s Flipping Boston. From battling fires in Boston to leading multimillion-dollar private equity deals at Freedom Venture Investments, Dave’s story is one of grit, faith, and relentless reinvention. He opens up about his journey from financial hardship to becoming a trusted investor and educator in commercial real estate. Dave shares his insights on navigating today’s distressed market, building trust through transparency, and helping professionals generate cash flow and equity through his Legacy Alliance Masterclass. With honesty and humor, this conversation dives into the realities [...]

    24 min

  4. OCT 1

    280: From Silicon Valley to Solar Farms: Real Estate Lessons with Ed Mathews

    In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Big Mike sits down with Ed Mathews, founder of Clark Street Capital and host of the Real Estate Underground podcast. After 24 years in Silicon Valley startups, Ed pivoted into real estate investing, leaving corporate life behind to build a portfolio of multifamily properties, single-family flips, and now, large-scale projects like a solar farm in Connecticut. Ed shares how he balanced family and career, why he walked away from a lucrative corporate role just before an IPO, and what he’s building today—from industrial flex properties to renewable energy. With insights on cap rate [...]

    34 min

  5. SEP 22

    279: Jonathan Greene – Building Wealth with Mindful Real Estate Investing

    In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Big Mike welcomes Jonathan Greene, real estate thought leader, luxury agent, coach, and host of the rapidly growing podcast Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. Jonathan shares his unique journey from lawyer to lifelong investor, and how mindfulness and building have shaped his approach to real estate. From flipping homes with his father to investing in multifamily syndications, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals, Jonathan reveals how he blends active and passive strategies to create long-term wealth—and why learning from both wins and setbacks is key. With insights on risk, generational wealth, [...]

    32 min

  6. SEP 15

    278: Chris Litzler – Navigating Commercial Mortgage Challenges in 2025

    In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Big Mike welcomes his good friend Chris Litzler, Senior Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation and seasoned mortgage broker with years of experience navigating complex capital markets. From the Midwest to the national stage, Chris brings a dual perspective as both a mortgage broker and investor, offering unique insights into the current real estate landscape. With transaction volumes still off their 2021 highs but showing signs of recovery in 2025, Chris and Mike dig into the opportunities and challenges facing commercial real estate. They discuss distressed sales, refinancing hurdles, preferred equity [...]

    32 min

  7. SEP 1

    277: Harrison Hall – Music, Mental Health & Making Real Estate Fun

    In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Mike welcomes Harrison Hall, a Dallas-based real estate investor, entrepreneur, and event creator with a unique blend of passions: music, real estate, and mental health advocacy. From launching a $58M real estate team to founding Elevate Event Series, Harrison has built a career that bridges business, creativity, and community. He shares how he’s turned his personal journey with ADHD and bipolar disorder into a mentorship framework for real estate professionals—focusing on mental focus, content creation, and event-driven networking. Harrison also dives into the state of the Dallas–Fort Worth new construction market, why events [...]

    29 min

  8. AUG 13

    276: Yonah Weiss – Maximizing Tax Benefits with Cost Segregation in 2025 and Beyond

    In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Mike welcomes back Yonah Weiss, the powerhouse behind Weiss Advice and a leader at Madison Specs, one of the nation’s top cost segregation firms. With the new permanent 100% bonus depreciation taking effect in 2025, Yonah shares how this tax game-changer impacts real estate investors. A national cost segregation expert and educator, Yonah has facilitated over 40,000 studies across all 50 states. He breaks down cost segregation mechanics, asset class benefits, and pitfalls to avoid—offering actionable strategies to cut taxes and grow wealth faster. Whether you invest in multifamily, retail, self-storage, or industrial, [...]

    31 min
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  • Creator
    Mike Zlotnik
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 TF Management Group LLC
  • Show Website
    BigMikeFund

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