Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane

Rental Income Podcast
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Inspiring interviews with everyday people that are generating passive income by investing in rental properties. On each episode, we talk to a landlord about how they found and purchased their rental properties, how they financed them, and issues they face with property management, and managing tenants. Make sure you follow the show. A new episode is released every Tuesday.

  1. 5D AGO

    A Few Paid Off Rentals Is All You Need For Financial Freedom With Jeremy Smith (Ep 559)

    On this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Smith, an investor who proves you don’t need hundreds or thousands of rental properties to be successful. Jeremy owns just a few rentals, but they generate enough monthly cash flow to cover all of his living expenses. Jeremy still works a full-time job, but his rentals give him a powerful safety net. If his income dips in a slow month or an unexpected expense pops up, the extra cash flow from his properties helps absorb the hit and keeps stress low. We talk about why Jeremy focuses on low-maintenance, high-quality properties instead of chasing scale, and how that approach has allowed him to keep things simple. He shares how he paid off his rentals, how long it took, and why minimizing personal overhead has been just as important as optimizing his investments. We also discuss the constant temptation of lifestyle inflation and how he works to keep it in check. Jeremy opens the books and walks through his real numbers, including total rent collected, expenses, and cash flow. We also cover how much time he spends managing his rentals each month, how he collects rent, how he screens tenants, and the worst thing that’s happened to him as a rental property investor. https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode559 Thanks 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 the investment mortgage process simple and stress-free. Sign up for a free 30-minute investor strategy session Fundrise Income Fund - The Fund offers access to a diversified portfolio of cash flowing assets, all professionally managed by their expert team. Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial.

    25 min

  2. JAN 29

    Bonus: Lower DSCR Loan Rates l Lower Down Payments l How To Get Approved For A Mortgage

    This bonus episode features Caeli Ridge from Ridge Lending Group, breaking down what’s happening right now with DSCR loans and why they’re getting so much attention from rental property investors. Caeli explains how DSCR loan rates have been coming down and are now very close to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rates. We talk about why DSCR loans are often simpler than conventional mortgages, how they qualify based on the deal instead of the investor’s personal income, and why that makes them especially attractive for investors. We also discuss how increased competition from DSCR lenders has pushed Fannie and Freddie to lower their down payment requirements. Single-family rental properties now require as little as 15 percent down.  Caeli also walks through the documentation needed for conventional loans and what credit scores lenders are looking for. Listen in on a coaching call with Caeli and a client:  https://rentalincomepodcast.com/bonus-tina Contact Caeli: Website info@ridgelendinggroup.com 1-855-747-4343

    26 min

  3. JAN 27

    Easy Ways to Increase Your Income (Without Buying More Rentals) With Joel Miller (Ep 558)

    Joel has been investing in rental properties for 48 years and has figured out how to increase rental income without buying more properties. On this episode, Joel shares practical strategies he uses to get more cash flow from the rentals he already owns. We talk about how he keeps up with rent increases to make sure his properties stay profitable, along with inexpensive upgrades that help units look better and command higher rent. Joel explains his approach to flooring, including LVP vs. carpet, and whether it makes sense to make tenants responsible for washer and dryer repairs. The conversation also covers how pets can be profitable, whether landlords should charge a pet fee or pet rent, and how to reduce vacancies during the slower winter months. Joel shares his thoughts on when an upgrade stops making financial sense, which improvements often fail to deliver a good return, and how to avoid over-improving rental properties. https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode558 Thanks To Our Sponsors: Fundrise Income Fund - The Fund offers access to a diversified portfolio of cash flowing assets, all professionally managed by their expert team. 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 the investment mortgage process simple and stress-free. Sign up for a free 30-minute investor strategy session Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial.

    24 min

  4. JAN 20

    How He Built His Rental Portfolio With No Money With Tim Delaney (Ep 557)

    Tim Delaney has built a diversified real estate portfolio that includes long-term rentals, a short-term rental, and a strip mall. What makes his story especially interesting is that his very first deal was the strip mall, and he bought it with zero money out of pocket. On this episode, Tim breaks down how that deal came together and how a simple conversation with his banker introduced him to the BRRRR strategy. Tim knew he wanted to rehab properties, but he also knew his limits. He wasn’t a contractor and didn’t have deep construction knowledge. Instead of forcing it, he partnered with a friend who was a contractor. That partnership became a key turning point, with his partner handling rehabs while Tim focused on management, financing, and the numbers. We also dig into the day-to-day reality of managing rentals. Tim shares how much time property management actually takes, and the software he uses to stay organized. Finally, we talk about Tim’s Airbnb and whether the higher returns are truly worth the extra time and effort that short-term rentals demand.  https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode557 Thanks 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 the investment mortgage process simple and stress-free. Sign up for a free 30-minute investor strategy session Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial.

    26 min

  5. JAN 13

    Why He Sold All Of His Rentals With Ron Faraci (Ep 556)

    Ron took an unconventional path to financial freedom. He was living a comfortable life in California when he realized his money would go a whole lot farther if he bought rentals somewhere else. So he packed up, moved across the country to Connecticut, and got to work building a rental portfolio from the ground up. Over the next several years, he bought properties, self-managed tenants, handled maintenance, and slowly created the income stream he needed .But after plenty of tenant phone calls, turnovers, and years of being on duty 24/7, Ron felt the tug for something different. He was ready to step away from full-time landlord life and enjoy the freedom he’d earned. On this episode, Ron shares how he knew it was truly time to sell, and how he pulled it off without scaring tenants into leaving. He walks us through the logistics of marketing properties quietly, and dealing with a giant tax bill from both appreciation gains and depreciation recapture. We also dig into what comes next. Ron explains how he’s covering his living expenses today, the systems he has in place to keep his money working for him, and whether he ever worries about running out of money now that rent checks aren’t rolling in every month. https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode556 Thanks To Our Sponsors: Ridge Lending Group - Making the investment mortgage process simple and stress-free. Sign up for a free 30-minute investor strategy session 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.

    25 min

  6. JAN 6

    How to Make More Money by Buying Smaller, Simpler Rentals With Terry Kerr (Ep 555)

    Terry Kerr didn’t get it right when he first started buying rental properties. In fact, he made just about every mistake you can make. He bought in the wrong areas, took on rehabs himself to “save money,” hired the wrong people, and bought properties that were either too big or too small to work as profitable rentals. Over time, Terry figured out what actually matters. He found the sweet spot for the ideal rental property and built a system around it. On this episode, Terry breaks down what he learned from those early missteps, what he looks for now when buying a rental, where he got the money to get started, and how he financed his purchases along the way.' Terry also believes tenant retention is the real name of the game. He shares exactly how he keeps good tenants long-term, how he prices and positions his rentals, and how he creates a massive pool of applicants whenever he has a vacancy.  More From Terry: MidSouth HomeBuyers Thanks To Our Sponsors: Ridge Lending Group - Making investment Mortgage process simple and stress-free. Rental Accounting Software Made Easy. Free 30 Day Trial.

    21 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    He Started With Nothing and Now Has 37 Rentals with Greg Thompson (Ep 554)

    Greg Thompson’s story is proof that your past financial mistakes do not get the final say. In his 20s, Greg admits he had no idea how to manage money. A string of bad financial decisions eventually left him homeless. Fast forward to today, and Greg owns a portfolio of 37 rental units and has built more than $1 million in equity. On this episode, Greg walks us through how he completely turned his life around and, more importantly, how he came up with the money to start buying rentals when he had nothing. We break down how house hacking helped him get his first foothold, how refinancing allowed him to create free and clear properties, and how he leveraged that equity to keep growing his portfolio. We also dig into the role his property manager plays in finding deals, the best deal he ever did, where he created $300,000 in equity on day one, and the worst deal that taught him some painful lessons. We also get into the real numbers behind Greg’s portfolio so listeners can see exactly how it all works. Thanks 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.

    22 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Building A Rental Portfolio While Working a Full-Time Job With Alana Kern (Ep 553)

    Alana Kern is proof that you can build a rental portfolio while working a busy full-time job She has steadily grown her rentals by being intentional with her time and systems. On this episode, we break down how many hours Alana actually spends managing her rentals, the platform she uses to advertise vacancies, and the processes that help her stay organized. Alana also shares a tough lesson from a tenant she didn’t thoroughly screen, what went wrong, and what she does differently now. We also talk about Alana’s long-term plan to eventually leave her job and live off rental income. She walks through how much income she believes she’ll need, and what steps she’s taking to get there. Thanks 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.

    24 min
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Inspiring interviews with everyday people that are generating passive income by investing in rental properties. On each episode, we talk to a landlord about how they found and purchased their rental properties, how they financed them, and issues they face with property management, and managing tenants. Make sure you follow the show. A new episode is released every Tuesday.

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