PropStream Pros Podcast

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PropStream Pros is where real estate meets real stories. Hosted by Burton from PropStream, each episode spotlights everyday investors, rising entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals who are using data, discipline, and determination to change their lives. From college athletes breaking into real estate, to full-time investors scaling their businesses, to people finding their first deal while balancing school, work, or family — this show highlights the real journey behind real estate success. Through candid conversations, PropStream Pros delivers: Actionable investing strategiesMindset and motivation from real people doing the workHow PropStream’s tools help you find deals, run comps, and close fasterStories of resilience, risk-taking, and reinvention Whether you're a new wholesaler, a seasoned agent, or someone interested in building financial freedom, PropStream Pros provides the inspiration and blueprint to take the next step. Listen to Real conversations by Real investors to find Real results.

  1. Aug 26

    Mit Smith on Navigating Inner-City Real Estate Investing

    What does it take to stay in real estate for more than a decade—and keep adapting as the market changes? 🏠 In this episode of the PropStream Pros Podcast, host Burton sits down with longtime real estate investor, wholesaler, licensed agent, and mentor Mit Smith to explore the lessons he’s learned from navigating inner-city real estate markets since closing his first wholesale deal in 2012. Mit shares how a $4,500 first wholesale check became the “reality check” that proved real estate could work for him—and why starting in the Philadelphia neighborhoods he already knew helped shape his approach to investing. In this episode, Burton and Mit discuss: 🏙️ Navigating inner-city real estate investing and why these markets can require a different approach 📊 Evaluating properties when there’s no clear traditional ARV and how Mit approaches comparable sales 💬 Understanding seller motivation before jumping into negotiations 🤝 Building better seller conversations by uncovering the “why” behind an asking price 🔎 Using market, property, ownership, and demographic data to research opportunities 🏡 Why Mit became a licensed real estate agent after more than a decade of wholesaling 🧠 Patience, emotional control, and adaptability when deals don’t go according to plan 🎓 Giving back and mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals Whether you’re exploring real estate wholesaling, off-market properties, inner-city investing, property analysis, or motivated seller leads, this conversation offers insights drawn from more than a decade of real-world experience. ▶️ Watch the full episode to hear Mit’s story, his approach to evaluating inner-city properties, and the advice he would give to young real estate professionals.

    Mit Smith on Navigating Inner-City Real Estate Investing
  2. Aug 12

    PropStream Pros: Dan MacKinnon on Building an Authentic, Referral-Driven Real Estate Business

    How do you build a real estate business that clients genuinely want to recommend? In this episode of the PropStream Pros Podcast, Burton sits down with Florida REALTOR® member and coach Dan MacKinnon to talk about building an authentic, referral-driven real estate business—and how Dan’s journey from motocross to real estate helped shape the mindset behind his success. After relocating his own family from New England to Florida, Dan turned his personal experience into a competitive advantage. Instead of trying to fit the mold of the “perfect” real estate agent, he built his brand around authenticity, meaningful client relationships, and a firsthand understanding of the relocation experience. Dan shares why successful real estate agents should focus on conversations before properties, how understanding a client’s lifestyle can lead to better recommendations, and why delivering an exceptional experience can turn one client relationship into an entire referral network. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🏡 How Dan built a niche around relocation real estate 🤝 Why trust and relationships come before transactions 📣 How authenticity can strengthen your personal brand 🌱 Why every client can become the start of a referral network 💬 How better questions can uncover what homebuyers really need 📈 Why consistency matters when growing a real estate business 🏁 How Dan’s 16 years in motocross and a career-changing injury shaped his approach to business and life Whether you’re a new real estate agent looking to build your brand, an experienced professional working to generate more referrals, or simply looking for a more authentic way to grow your business, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own real estate career. Watch the full episode to hear Dan’s story and discover why building trust, staying consistent, and leaning into your own experiences can become some of your biggest advantages in real estate. Read the full blog to explore Dan’s story and strategies: https://www.propstream.com/news/propstream-pros-dan-mackinnon-on-building-an-authentic-referral-driven-real-estate-business

    PropStream Pros: Dan MacKinnon on Building an Authentic, Referral-Driven Real Estate Business
  3. Jun 10

    How Loida Velasquez Built a Real Estate Career Through Expired Listings and FSBOs

    In the Season 3 premiere of the PropStream Pros Podcast, host Burton sits down with REALTOR® Loida Velasquez to discuss how she built a thriving career by focusing on two of the toughest prospecting niches in real estate: Expired Listings and FSBOs (For Sale By Owners). From leaving a corporate marketing career behind to mastering cold calling, objection handling, and seller conversations, Loida shares the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that helped her succeed in some of the nation's most competitive markets. 🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ Why listings create leverage and long-term business growth ✔️ How to find opportunities in expired listings and FSBOs ✔️ The importance of listening instead of selling ✔️ How to handle rejection without taking it personally ✔️ Proven objection-handling strategies that build confidence ✔️ Why consistency and daily prospecting matter more than talent ✔️ The mindset shifts that helped Loida build a successful real estate career One of the biggest lessons from Loida's journey is that success often lives on the other side of uncomfortable conversations. While many agents avoid expired listings and FSBOs, she embraced the challenge—and built a business that changed her life and her family's future. Whether you're a new agent, an experienced REALTOR®, or someone looking to improve your prospecting skills, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can apply immediately. 📖 Read the full blog for more insights and key takeaways: https://www.propstream.com/news/propstream-pros-how-loida-velasquez-built-a-real-estate-career-through-expired-listings-and-fsbos

    How Loida Velasquez Built a Real Estate Career Through Expired Listings and FSBOs

About

PropStream Pros is where real estate meets real stories. Hosted by Burton from PropStream, each episode spotlights everyday investors, rising entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals who are using data, discipline, and determination to change their lives. From college athletes breaking into real estate, to full-time investors scaling their businesses, to people finding their first deal while balancing school, work, or family — this show highlights the real journey behind real estate success. Through candid conversations, PropStream Pros delivers: Actionable investing strategiesMindset and motivation from real people doing the workHow PropStream’s tools help you find deals, run comps, and close fasterStories of resilience, risk-taking, and reinvention Whether you're a new wholesaler, a seasoned agent, or someone interested in building financial freedom, PropStream Pros provides the inspiration and blueprint to take the next step. Listen to Real conversations by Real investors to find Real results.

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