Real Estate Investing with RealDealChat

RealDealCrew / Jack Hoss
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Real Estate Investing with RealDealChat is a podcast featuring interviews with experienced real estate investors, wholesalers, flippers, landlords, and operators actively closing deals. Each episode breaks down: • Real estate investing strategies • Deal sourcing and wholesaling tactics • Fix and flip systems • Rental property scaling • AI and automation tools for investors • Deal operations and lead management Hosted by Jack Hoss, a real estate investor and founder of RealDealCrew, the show focuses on practical execution — not theory. Whether you're wholesaling houses, flipping properties, building a rental portfolio, or scaling a real estate investing business, this podcast delivers real-world lessons from operators actively doing deals. Follow the show to get weekly insights on real estate investing strategies, deal flow systems, and operational growth.

  1. Why Out-of-State Investors Are Quietly Building Wealth in Detroit w/ Voytek Mardula & James Lloyd

    13H AGO

    Why Out-of-State Investors Are Quietly Building Wealth in Detroit w/ Voytek Mardula & James Lloyd

    Voytek Mardula and James Lloyd explain how out-of-state investors are building cash-flowing rental portfolios in Detroit with full turnkey support. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Voytek Mardula and James Lloyd of usproperties.ca, a fully turnkey real estate operation that has bought, renovated, and sold over 600 homes in the Detroit market over nine years. What started as their own search for cash flow in an expensive Canadian market turned into one of the most comprehensive turnkey operations serving out-of-state and international investors. They break down exactly how they source, renovate, manage, and scale properties for their clients, including a growing short-term rental division that is outperforming expectations with AI-powered pricing. Key topics covered: Why Detroit is still one of the most undervalued real estate markets in the countryHow Voytek and James identify B and B-plus neighborhoods with double-digit appreciation potentialWhy they focus exclusively on single-family homes over multifamily and what they learned the hard wayThe Section 8 strategy that held strong through COVID and recessionary periodsHow their short-term rental division works, including fully furnished turnkey packages at 15% managementThe AI pricing software that increased bookings immediately after launch and why it removes the emotional "race to the bottom" in STR pricingBRRRR and DSCR lending strategies to recycle equity into more doors within 18 to 24 monthsReal investor stories: clients who reached 12 to 13 properties and got all their initial capital back through refinancesHow AI voice agents are changing their investor intake and customer service operations If you are sitting on capital and looking for an affordable market with real cash flow, genuine appreciation, and a team that handles everything, this episode is the blueprint. 🔗 Learn more about Voytek and James: https://usproperties.ca 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: https://realdealcrew.com #RealEstateInvesting #DetroitRealEstate #TurnkeyInvesting #CashFlowInvesting #OutOfStateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #BRRRRStrategy #Section8Investing #PassiveIncome #RealDealChat #RentalPortfolio #AIForBusiness Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    40 min
  2. Buy Vacant Land and Flip Brand New Mobile Homes for $40K Profit w/ Chris Gavre

    2D AGO

    Buy Vacant Land and Flip Brand New Mobile Homes for $40K Profit w/ Chris Gavre

    Chris Gavre breaks down how to buy vacant land and flip brand new mobile homes for $40K per deal using FHA financing and a repeatable 4-month system. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Chris Gavre of The Land Sharks to unpack one of the most underrated strategies in real estate investing right now: buying raw vacant land, placing a brand new manufactured home on it, making it FHA compliant, and selling it for $40,000+ in net profit per deal. Chris and his partner Robert have done 50-60 of these in a single year with a lean two-person operation. Topics covered in this episode: Why this strategy out-performs traditional house flipping on predictability and marginsHow to source vacant land using zoned and filtered county dataThe FHA compliance process: detitling, brick skirting, and the engineer certificationWhat a double wide costs wholesale from manufacturers like Clayton and Champion ($62-72K)How to net $40-45K per deal with total development costs around $40-50KThe 4-month timeline from land purchase to closed saleWhy 95% of buyers use FHA financing and what that means for your exitHow to fund these deals when hard money lenders have never heard of the strategyRunning 18-19 simultaneous projects with just two peopleThe zoning, septic, and permitting process broken down step by stepWhy direct mail pulls better leads than cold calling for this buy box If you're a real estate investor looking for a predictable, scalable alternative to house flipping or new construction, this episode is worth a listen. 🔗 Learn more: https://thelandsharks.com 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: https://realdealcrew.com #RealEstateInvesting #MobileHomeInvesting #ManufacturedHousing #AffordableHousing #LandInvesting #HouseFlipping #RealDealChat #Shorts #PassiveIncome #FHALoans #RealEstateStrategy #LandDevelopment Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    31 min
  3. How to Invest in Apartments Without Being a Landlord w/ John Casman

    4D AGO

    How to Invest in Apartments Without Being a Landlord w/ John Casman

    John Casmon breaks down how to invest in apartments without being a landlord — using syndication to build wealth at scale with other people's capital. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with John Casmon of Casmon Capital to break down how everyday investors can get into multifamily real estate without managing tenants, toilets, or the day-to-day grind. John shares the framework behind apartment syndication, including: Why buying small with your own cash creates a slow, painful grindWhat apartment syndication actually is and how it lets you scale using pooled capitalHow AI is replacing W2 jobs and why real estate is one of the most technology-resistant assetsWhy the T12 (trailing 12 months) can trap you if you don't know which numbers carry forwardThe intentional investing framework: building a portfolio around your life goals, not just chasing returnsWhy value-add deals that cash flow on day one beat "loss leader" strategiesHow an executive assistant and AI agents can free up your most valuable hoursThe lie most investors tell themselves about finding great deals Whether you are just starting out or already own a few units and feel stuck in a slow grind, this episode will give you a better lens for how to structure your next move. 🔗 Download the free guide: 7 Questions You Must Ask Before Investing in Apartments at casmoncapital.com/7questions 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: https://realdealcrew.com #ApartmentSyndication #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #RealDealChat #NoLandlord #AIAndRealEstate #RealEstateSyndication #CasmonCapital #WealthBuilding Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    44 min
  4. From BRRRR to $2M Builds: The Full Investor Evolution w/ Adriel Hsu

    6D AGO

    From BRRRR to $2M Builds: The Full Investor Evolution w/ Adriel Hsu

    Adriel Hsu went from BRRRR investing to building $2M luxury homes in Texas with 230 transactions under his belt. Here's how he evolved his strategy. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Adriel Hsu, an engineer turned real estate investor and developer out of Houston, Texas, who has completed over 230 transactions across flipping, wholesaling, novations, multifamily, self-storage, and now luxury new construction. Adriel breaks down exactly how he adapted to every market shift since 2016 and why he is now focused on building $2 million custom homes. Topics covered: Why he started with BRRRR, pivoted to flipping, and why tenants were never the moveHow he sourced off-market multifamily deals (14, 21, and 32 units) while syndicators were getting burned in TexasWhy he exited the $300-400K starter home market and moved up to luxury buildsHis economies of scale approach to new construction (building 3-5 homes on one job site)How thinking outside the box on a problem lot turned into $112K profitSelling shovel-ready, permitted lots as a low-effort exit strategyThe difference between finish quality at the $300K and $2M price pointHow he structures private lender deals: first position liens for short-term investors, equity splits for longer-term capitalHow he hired his first VA to handle cold calling and what that did for lead flowHis custom deal analyzer built in Excel that lets him make offers in minutes This episode is built for investors who want to understand how to evolve their buy box as markets shift and how to move up the value chain without overexposing yourself to risk. 🔗 Follow Adriel on Instagram: search Adriel Hsu 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: https://realdealcrew.com Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    36 min
  5. Stop Checkbook Managing Your Real Estate Business (Do This Instead) w/ Alex Lopez

    MAY 18

    Stop Checkbook Managing Your Real Estate Business (Do This Instead) w/ Alex Lopez

    Stop checkbook managing your real estate business. Fractional CFO Alex Lopez breaks down the KPIs, projections, and tax strategies that scale investors. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Alex Lopez, fractional CFO and tax strategist at alexlopescpa.com, to unpack the financial blind spots that hold real estate investors back from scaling past seven figures. Most investors nail the CEO role but completely ignore the CFO role. Alex explains why that gap is costing investors money, deals, and growth, and how to fix it without hiring a full-time finance team. Topics covered in this episode: What a fractional CFO actually does and why it's different from a bookkeeper or tax preparerThe "checkbook management" trap that kills businesses at the $800K to $1M revenue markHow to set up KPIs that actually define success or failure in your investing businessWhy projecting at least one quarter ahead is the single habit that separates scaling businesses from stagnant onesA real example of an investor who built a multi-million dollar portfolio in his 20s by architecting the finances firstHow to use NOI, cap rates, and LTV to back into your portfolio target before you buyWhy conversion rate is one of the most overlooked KPIs and what doubled Alex's own conversionThe ROI on fractional CFO services and why it typically pays for itself several times overHow AI fits into financial operations today (and where it still falls short)Why building SOPs before you need them saves years of stress down the road This episode is for real estate investors approaching or past the million-dollar mark who are still managing finances reactively rather than strategically. 🔗 Connect with Alex: alexlopescpa.com 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: realdealcrew.com Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    36 min
  6. DSCR Loans Explained: How Investors Buy with 15% Down w/ Philip Ganz

    MAY 16

    DSCR Loans Explained: How Investors Buy with 15% Down w/ Philip Ganz

    Philip Ganz breaks down DSCR loans for real estate investors, including how to qualify with 15-20% down, LLC structure, and which states to target now. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Philip Ganz, president of Next Wave Mortgage, to break down exactly how debt service coverage ratio loans work and why they are one of the most powerful tools in a real estate investor's financing toolkit. Philip covers: How DSCR loans qualify based on the property's income, not your personal W-2Why 20% down is the sweet spot and when 15% makes senseHow to hold investment properties inside an LLC from day oneWhy transferring a Fannie/Freddie loan into an LLC after closing violates the loan agreementThe four states Philip guarantees will outperform for investors (Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina)The four states he predicts will lose population and investor returnsWhy affordability and population growth are the two most important data points before you buyHow supply vs. demand math determines where prices go, and how Austin, Texas proved the modelWhy investors who "feel good" about a deal without checking the numbers are lying to themselvesHow Philip scaled by building support systems, not just adding salespeopleRapid fire: the lie investors tell themselves, the book advice that goes against the grain, and the Abraham Lincoln principle that saves time If you are financing your next rental, scaling a portfolio, or trying to figure out which markets actually make sense right now, this episode is the playbook. 🔗 Connect with Philip: MakeFloridaYourHome.com 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: realdealcrew.com Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    40 min
  7. How Real Estate Investors Use Franchising to Build Wealth w/ Tom DuFore

    MAY 14

    How Real Estate Investors Use Franchising to Build Wealth w/ Tom DuFore

    Tom DuFore explains how real estate investors are using franchising as an investment vehicle to diversify, generate passive income, and build long-term wealth. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Tom DuFore, founder of Big Sky Franchise Team, to unpack how real estate investors are leveraging franchising in ways most people have never considered. Tom covers: How investors are pairing franchises with mixed-use and multifamily propertiesUsing service franchises (junk removal, carpet cleaning) as a direct lead source for distressed propertiesThe flood of private equity and venture capital into franchising and what it means for early investorsWhy franchise success rates and independent business success rates may surprise youThe 3 questions to ask before franchising your own businessWhy deviating from the system always costs you, backed by real dataHow franchising royalty income mirrors passive income in real estateNew business startups now exceeding 500,000 per month nationally and what that trend meansThe biggest bottleneck for growing service businesses and how Tom's team solved it This episode is essential for: Real estate investors looking to diversify outside of propertyBusiness owners wondering if their model is franchisableInvestors with commercial or mixed-use properties looking for strong franchise tenantsEntrepreneurs who want a proven system instead of starting from scratch If you've ever wondered whether franchising could be your next wealth vehicle, this episode will open your eyes. 🔗 Learn more about Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: https://realdealcrew.com #RealEstateInvesting #Franchising #FranchiseBusiness #PassiveIncome #InvestorMindset #BusinessSystems #RealDealChat #EntrepreneurMindset #WealthBuilding #PrivateEquity Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    34 min
  8. The 3 Silent Budget Killers Destroying Your Flip Profits w/ Kevin Dairaghi

    MAY 12

    The 3 Silent Budget Killers Destroying Your Flip Profits w/ Kevin Dairaghi

    Kevin Dairaghi built a house flipping operation in St. Louis and reveals the 3 silent budget killers that crush real estate investors before they ever scale. In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Kevin Dairaghi of Restore STL to talk about what really happens when you go from doing a few flips a year to running a real operation. Kevin covers: The 3 biggest silent budget killers investors overlook on every flipWhy doing 10 houses a month almost broke him mentally and financiallyHow personal development drives professional performance in real estateThe 5-step recipe for success he uses with every coaching studentWhy he visits every active property at least once a weekHow to talk to motivated sellers with dignity and close deals people actually needHis framework for building a life roadmap and knowing your 3.0 selfUsing AI and team systems to stop being the bottleneck in your own business This episode is a fit for: Fix and flip investors trying to scale without burning outSolopreneurs ready to stop doing everything themselvesInvestors who want to close more deals by leading with serviceAnyone who has scaled volume but hasn't scaled profit 🔗 Connect with Kevin: kevindairaghi.com 🔗 Build systems for your investing business: https://realdealcrew.com Work With RealDealCrew If you’re already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper: Take the Deal Intake Assessment See how resilient your current operation actually is. → https://assessment.realdealcrew.com Book a Fit Call If you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let’s talk. → https://realdealcrew.com/book LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW WebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

    38 min
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Real Estate Investing with RealDealChat is a podcast featuring interviews with experienced real estate investors, wholesalers, flippers, landlords, and operators actively closing deals. Each episode breaks down: • Real estate investing strategies • Deal sourcing and wholesaling tactics • Fix and flip systems • Rental property scaling • AI and automation tools for investors • Deal operations and lead management Hosted by Jack Hoss, a real estate investor and founder of RealDealCrew, the show focuses on practical execution — not theory. Whether you're wholesaling houses, flipping properties, building a rental portfolio, or scaling a real estate investing business, this podcast delivers real-world lessons from operators actively doing deals. Follow the show to get weekly insights on real estate investing strategies, deal flow systems, and operational growth.

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