The Real Estate Investing Club

Gabe Petersen
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Real estate pros share their stories on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. In each episode you'll learn the strategies our guests used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families, and the steps you can take to do the same in your own back yard. Our goal at The Real Estate Investing Club is to teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Our guests share their career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.

  1. 2D AGO

    Stop Losing Money on Problem Tenants Forever

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen LANDLORD PROTECTION STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK 🏠 In this episode, I sit down with Ron Rohde, a real estate attorney and founder of Bulletproof Lease, to discuss the critical legal protections every real estate investor needs to implement immediately. Whether you're managing single-family rentals or scaling a multi-unit portfolio, understanding tenant law and lease optimization is absolutely essential for protecting your cash flow and building long-term wealth through real estate investing. Ron shares his extensive experience handling thousands of eviction cases and reveals the most common mistakes landlords make that cost them serious money. We dive deep into tenant screening processes, security deposit regulations, and the specific lease clauses that can save you from nightmare scenarios. This conversation will completely transform how you approach property management and landlord-tenant relationships. CRITICAL LESSONS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY INVESTORS 💰 The discussion covers everything from state-specific landlord regulations to practical strategies for rent collection that minimize vacancy and maximize returns. Ron explains why standard lease agreements leave investors vulnerable and how to structure your rental contracts to protect your investment property while remaining fully compliant with fair housing laws. We explore the importance of proper documentation, communication strategies with tenants, and how to navigate eviction proceedings efficiently when necessary. These insights are crucial whether you're investing in residential real estate, building passive income streams, or working toward financial freedom through rental properties. BUILDING YOUR REAL ESTATE EMPIRE THE RIGHT WAY 🚀 This episode delivers actionable real estate investment strategies that will help you avoid costly legal mistakes and focus on scaling your portfolio with confidence. Ron's expertise in landlord protection and lease optimization provides incredible value for both new investors and experienced property owners looking to strengthen their asset protection strategies. #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperty #Landlord #PassiveIncome #PropertyManagement Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://bulletprooflease.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    38 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Real Estate Secrets From a $6 Billion Sales Agent 💰

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen UNLOCKING REAL ESTATE INVESTING SUCCESS 🏘️ Discover how Louise Phillips Forbes built a $6 billion real estate portfolio starting with just $8,400 in her first year! This episode reveals the exact strategies successful real estate investors use to generate wealth through multifamily properties, single family homes, and alternative investments like mobile home parks. Whether you're looking to start real estate investing or scale your existing portfolio, this conversation delivers actionable insights for financial freedom. REAL ESTATE INVESTING STRATEGIES THAT WORK 📈 Louise shares her journey from struggling dancer to becoming one of New York City's most successful real estate agents, specializing in condominium conversions and development projects. Learn the pricing psychology behind competitive real estate markets, why multifamily investing beats single family homes for cash flow, and how to build relationships that create generational wealth. Gabriel and Louise discuss everything from rental property analysis to commercial real estate opportunities in emerging markets like New Haven, Connecticut. BUILDING WEALTH THROUGH RENTAL PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENT 🔑 This episode covers critical real estate investment topics including property valuation techniques, buyer psychology in hot markets, and the importance of networking within your real estate community. Louise explains her philosophy of collaboration over competition and shares why transparency with fellow investors creates more opportunities than keeping secrets. Whether you're interested in house flipping, buy and hold strategies, or passive income through rental properties, you'll find valuable lessons from someone who has closed thousands of real estate transactions over 35 years. REAL ESTATE MARKET INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 🎯 Get insider knowledge on navigating today's real estate market with artificial intelligence tools while maintaining the human touch that closes deals. Louise reveals her favorite investment markets, why she's bullish on secondary markets, and how real estate investors can leverage development opportunities even without construction experience. This conversation explores mobile home park investing, self storage facilities, RV parks, and traditional multifamily properties to help you diversify your real estate investment portfolio and achieve financial independence through smart property acquisition strategies. #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding #RealEstateAgent Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/louise-phillips-forbes/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    27 min

  3. JAN 29

    Mobile Home Parks Beat Every Crisis (Proven Strategy)

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen MOBILE HOME PARK INVESTING MASTERY AND RECESSION-PROOF STRATEGIES Welcome to another episode of The Real Estate Investing Club where we dive deep into alternative real estate asset classes that create massive wealth during any economic condition! 🏡 Today's conversation with Jonathan Tuttle from Midwest Park Capital reveals exactly why mobile home parks outperformed every other asset class during the 2008 financial crisis and continue to dominate today's challenging market environment. If you're searching for passive income strategies, real estate syndication opportunities, or recession-resistant investments, this episode delivers the blueprint you've been looking for! 💰 DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN GEM OF REAL ESTATE INVESTING Jonathan shares his incredible journey watching his father experiment with everything from golf courses to bowling alleys before discovering the ultimate cash-flowing asset class. When the 2008 recession destroyed valuations across multifamily apartments, commercial properties, and single family homes, their mobile home parks actually increased in value! 📈 People were downsizing, demand was surging, and rent collections remained strong while traditional real estate investors were losing everything. This revelation changed Jonathan's entire investment philosophy and led him to focus exclusively on mobile home park investments and flex office industrial space development. THE PERFECT VALUE ADD DEAL STRUCTURE We break down Jonathan's second mobile home park acquisition in 2013 that represents the absolute dream scenario for value add real estate investing. This 48-unit senior-focused mobile home park community had rents $200 below market, zero online presence, outdated management systems, and hadn't implemented rent increases in over a decade! 🎯 By simply establishing professional property management, implementing standard rules and regulations, power washing units, adding curb appeal with landscaping, removing problem tenants, and gradually raising rents to market rates, they transformed this underperforming asset into a cash-flowing machine. Learn exactly how to identify these mom and pop mobile home park opportunities before institutional investors discover them! Whether you're interested in mobile home park investing, commercial real estate development, passive income generation through syndications, or implementing AI tools to streamline your real estate business, this conversation delivers actionable strategies you can implement immediately! 🚀 Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://midwestparkcapitalfund.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Jonathan.Tuttle.Official https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathantuttle1 https://www.instagram.com/jonathantuttle Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen #MobileHomeParks #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateSyndication Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    32 min

  4. JAN 27

    The Creative Problem Solver's Secret to Real Estate Millions

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen MASTERING MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING In this powerful episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Brian Truman from SVN Excel Group to uncover the strategies behind successful multifamily investing, commercial real estate brokerage, and business acquisitions. Brian shares his incredible origin story of how he went from corporate America to building a thriving real estate portfolio during the 2006-2008 market crash, proving that opportunity exists in every market cycle when you know where to look 💰 BREAKTHROUGH MOMENTS IN REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Brian reveals how a single Saturday night phone call with just six hours until midnight transformed his entire career trajectory. This emergency 1031 exchange deal not only launched his multifamily brokerage business but connected him with high net worth investors who became the foundation of his success. The lesson? Always answer your phone and leverage relationships relentlessly. This episode demonstrates how being relational rather than transactional separates top performing real estate professionals from everyone else. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND AI IMPLEMENTATION One of the most valuable segments focuses on creative problem solving when deals start falling apart. Brian emphasizes that every challenge has a solution when both buyer and seller remain committed. Plus, discover how Brian leverages artificial intelligence and ChatGPT to streamline his brokerage operations, from contract review to LinkedIn content creation to removing emotion from difficult email communications. These AI strategies can help any real estate investor or entrepreneur work smarter while maintaining crucial relationships 🚀 This episode delivers practical wisdom for anyone serious about achieving financial freedom through real estate investing, whether you're focused on single family homes, multifamily apartments, commercial properties, or business acquisitions! Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://strykerproperties.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    34 min

  5. JAN 22

    Ground Up Development: $160M Raised Without Advertising

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen MASTERING GROUND UP DEVELOPMENT 🏗️ In this powerful episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, I sit down with Venkat Avasarala from Stryker Properties to discuss his incredible journey from buying single family foreclosures in 2007 to building a portfolio of 5,470 apartment units through ground up development. This conversation is absolutely packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to scale their real estate investing business and achieve true financial freedom through multifamily development. WHY GROUND UP DEVELOPMENT BEATS VALUE ADD RIGHT NOW 📈 Venkat shares why he completely exited his $3,500 unit value add portfolio in September 2021, just before interest rates skyrocketed. He breaks down the economics of why building Class A properties in high income areas is the only way to achieve 20% IRRs in today's market. With construction costs at $250,000 per unit and rents needing to hit $2 per square foot to make deals work, he explains why targeting affluent markets with $80,000+ median incomes is non-negotiable for development success. THE $160 MILLION CAPITAL RAISING SECRET 💰 One of the most fascinating revelations in this episode is how Venkat has raised $160 million since 2016 without any advertising, marketing, or individual phone calls to investors. He shares his exact strategy for creating compelling pitch decks that focus on the "why" before diving into deal specifics. His approach to hosting webinars and letting investors come to him has created a scalable, repeatable system that any syndicator can implement. This is pure gold for anyone struggling with capital raising! NAVIGATING THE HARDEST PARTS OF DEVELOPMENT 🎯 Venkat doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of ground up development. He discusses the complexities of working with city comprehensive plans, dealing with NIMBY pushback in affluent neighborhoods, and why he separates land entitlement from actual construction. His strategy of partnering with developers who have 30+ years of experience shows the importance of not trying to do everything yourself, especially when millions of dollars are on the line. CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES 📊 We dive deep into today's market dynamics, including how job creation has dropped from 600,000-800,000 per month to nearly zero, creating a temporary glut in multifamily supply. Venkat predicts that by summer 2025, rents will start growing again as this supply gets absorbed, creating prime opportunities for value add acquisitions. He also shares his controversial take on why you should only focus on serving wealthy renters in today's K-shaped economy where the top 10% do 80% of the spending. LESSONS FROM A COVID-ERA RETAIL DISASTER 🚨 Not every deal goes perfectly, and Venkat shares a transparent account of a $145,000 income retail development in Fulshear, Texas that got completely derailed by COVID. When their general contractor went from $105 per square foot to $180 and then went out of business, they had to completely pivot their strategy. The lessons learned about managing investor expectations and putting force majeure clauses in offering documents are invaluable for protecting yourself and your investors. This episode is mandatory listening for anyone serious about transitioning from value add to ground up development, anyone struggling with capital raising, or anyone looking to understand where the real opportunities exist in today's challenging multifamily market. Venkat's straightforward, no-BS approach to real esta Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    47 min

  6. JAN 20

    Virtual Assistants: The 30-Person Team Running 260+ Deals

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen BUILDING A VIRTUAL TEAM THAT ACTUALLY WORKS 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with Bob Lachance from Riva Global to decode exactly how he built a 30-person virtual assistant team that helps him close over 260 real estate transactions. This isn't theory, this is a real investor showing you his exact playbook for scaling without burning out. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself in your real estate business, this conversation will completely change how you think about building teams. INSIDE BOB'S MASSIVE VA OPERATION 💼 Bob breaks down his entire team structure with stunning clarity. Twenty-two virtual assistants focus exclusively on lead generation through calling, texting, and managing inbound leads. Three handle all marketing and branding content. Two support the acquisition team with paperwork and coordination. One manages disposition and marketing properties to buyers. Two assist transaction coordinators with closing tasks. The precision of this structure is what allows Bob to operate across multiple states including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts while maintaining consistent deal flow. THE MARKETING STRATEGY THAT GENERATES CONSISTENT DEALS 📞 When I pressed Bob on what's actually working right now in late 2025, he didn't hesitate. Fifty percent of his marketing budget goes to direct mail, twenty percent to pay-per-click advertising, and the remainder split between calling and texting. But here's the surprising insight: while direct mail gets the biggest budget allocation, calling direct to seller delivers the highest return on investment. The challenge is that calling requires fifteen touchpoints on average to get a deal under contract, up from seven just a few years ago. This is exactly why outsourcing this function to trained virtual assistants makes financial sense. WHY YOUR VAS SHOULD NEVER BE CLOSERS ⚡ This might be the most valuable insight from our entire conversation. Bob emphasizes repeatedly that virtual assistants should generate leads and identify motivated sellers, not close deals. The cultural differences and communication nuances make closing extremely difficult for offshore team members. Instead, use VAs to handle the volume work of follow-up, texting campaigns, and initial qualification. Then have US-based closers or yourself handle the actual negotiations and contract signing. This division of labor maximizes both efficiency and conversion rates. This conversation delivers actionable frameworks for building a real estate business that doesn't consume your entire life. Whether you're wholesaling single-family homes, investing in commercial properties, or building a rental portfolio, the virtual assistant model Bob demonstrates can transform your operations and profitability. #realestateinvesting   #VirtualAssistants #WholesalingRealEstate #RealEstateMarketing #PassiveIncome Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://www.revaglobal.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    30 min

  7. JAN 15

    Boutique Hotel Goldmine: $200K Profit From ONE Building 🏨

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen TRANSFORMING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INTO CASH-FLOWING BOUTIQUE HOTELS Discover how Andrew Llewellyn accidentally stumbled into one of the most profitable real estate niches: boutique hotel conversions 🎯 What started as a failed bakery expansion turned into a thriving hospitality business generating $200,000 in annual net income from a single property. In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, Andrew shares the exact strategy he used to transform a 10,000 square foot commercial building into the Swepson Guest House, a luxury boutique hotel that caters to corporate retreats and upscale bachelor parties 🎉 THE COMMERCIAL CONVERSION OPPORTUNITY MOST INVESTORS MISS While traditional real estate investors focus on residential rentals or commercial office space, Andrew identified a massive gap in the market for private group accommodations. His property generates between $2,500 to $3,000 per night for full buyouts, with Kentucky Derby weekend commanding up to $20,000 per night 💸 The secret? Providing hotel-level consistency and service without the corporate overhead of traditional hospitality operations. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE THAT BEATS TRADITIONAL REAL ESTATE Andrew breaks down the complete financial picture of his first boutique hotel conversion. Starting with a $950,000 purchase price during peak COVID uncertainty, he invested an additional $550,000 in renovations to create five units with 15 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The property now generates $400,000 in annual gross revenue with a 50% profit margin, resulting in $200,000 in net income 📊 These numbers demonstrate the power of combining real estate with strategic hospitality operations. SCALING THE BOUTIQUE HOTEL MODEL WITH OFFICE CONVERSIONS Andrew's second project takes the concept even further. He acquired an 18,000 square foot brutalist office building that sat on the market for 500 days for approximately $1 million. The building will undergo a complete gut renovation with a $3-4 million budget to create eight four-bedroom units, plus a basement speakeasy, conference center, and chef's kitchen 🏗️ This deal showcases how distressed commercial properties can be transformed into premium hospitality assets. TARGET MARKET STRATEGY: WHO PAYS PREMIUM PRICES Success in the boutique hotel space requires laser focus on the right customer segments. Andrew targets corporate retreats during weekdays and bachelor parties for men aged 28-40 who prioritize experience over price 🎯 These guests want private spaces, consistent quality, and premium amenities without the hassle of coordinating multiple hotel rooms or dealing with generic conference centers. By avoiding price-sensitive customers and focusing on experience-driven buyers, Andrew maintains higher rates and better margins. #BoutiqueHotels #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #AirbnbInvesting #HospitalityBusiness Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: superstaysstr.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    26 min

  8. JAN 13

    Use Life Insurance To Buy Real Estate Tax-Free 💰

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen 🏦 DISCOVERING THE INFINITE BANKING CONCEPT In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, host Gabriel Petersen sits down with Brent Kesler from The Money Multiplier to uncover a revolutionary wealth-building strategy that most investors have never heard of. Brent shares how he paid off nearly a million dollars in debt in just 39 months by implementing the infinite banking concept, and how he now uses this same strategy to continuously purchase real estate properties without depleting his capital. The infinite banking concept, originally taught by Nelson Nash in his book Becoming Your Own Banker, has been used by wealthy families like the Rockefellers and Rothschilds for over 250 years. This isn't about getting rich quick, it's about building a sustainable wealth system that keeps your money working for you while simultaneously investing in real estate deals. Robert Kiyosaki and Tony Robbins both discuss this strategy in their books, yet most real estate investors have never implemented it in their own portfolios. 💡 HOW WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE BECOMES YOUR PERSONAL BANK Brent breaks down exactly how specially designed whole life insurance policies can become your own personal banking system. Unlike traditional term or universal life policies, these specifically engineered whole life policies provide high immediate cash value that you can access within 30 days. The key difference is that when you use money from your policy to invest in real estate, you're actually taking a loan against your death benefit while your cash value continues growing and compounding tax-free at around 4-6.5 percent annually. This creates a powerful double-dipping effect where your money earns guaranteed growth inside the policy while simultaneously being deployed in real estate investments. Brent currently has over 10 million dollars loaned out on real estate deals through this method, earning returns on both the lending deals and the continued policy growth. The beauty of this system is that you control the banking function in your life, and there are no mandatory repayment schedules since the loan is simply a prepayment of your death benefit. 🏘️ REAL ESTATE INVESTING STRATEGY AND MARKET INSIGHTS Beyond the banking concept, Brent shares his current real estate investment strategy focusing primarily on short-term rentals in markets like Gatlinburg Tennessee, Panama City Beach Florida, and Island Park Idaho. He emphasizes that successful real estate investing isn't just about cash flow, it's also about understanding depreciation benefits and cost segregation strategies that can significantly reduce your tax liability. Having survived Hurricane Ian with his Captiva Island property, Brent stresses the importance of proper insurance coverage and working with excellent property managers. #InfiniteBanking #RealEstateInvesting #WholelLifeInsurance #ShortTermRentals #WealthBuilding Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: www.themoneymultiplier.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

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Real estate pros share their stories on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. In each episode you'll learn the strategies our guests used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families, and the steps you can take to do the same in your own back yard. Our goal at The Real Estate Investing Club is to teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Our guests share their career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.

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  • Creator
    Gabe Petersen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    607
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Real Estate Investing Club
  • Show Website
    The Real Estate Investing Club

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