Best Kent Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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618 // The Murder of Karina Holmer w/ Julia Cowley 1:01:34

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a great discussion with retired FBI profiler, Julia Cowley. The conversation here covers everything from Julia's fantastic podcast The Consult, to Bryan Kohberger's psychology to the unsolved case of Karina Holmer, an au pair from Sweden, found murdered in Boston Massachusetts…

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The Real Reason Development Still Works with Justin Goodin 28:49

3h ago28:49

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Justin Goodin. Justin breaks down how he’s still getting ground-up multifamily and mixed-use deals done in a market where most development has slowed, including how public-private partnerships can bridge the “cost vs. value at ribbon cutting” gap. They dig into real risk mitigation in development—GMP contra…

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617 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 3 - Rebecca & Isabella 45:29

1d ago45:29

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Rebecca and Isabella about their cousin Megan Trussell. And about the movie they're working on in memory of Megan. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later…

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616 // Misty Copsey w/ Sarah Cailean 57:00

5h ago57:00

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with investigator Sarah Cailean about the mysterious disappearance of Misty Copsey from Puyallup, Washington on September 17th, 1992. If you have information in the disappearance of Misty Copsey, please call the Puyallup PD at 253-770-3343. Check out Sarah's work: https…

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The $100 Trillion Wealth Shift Reshaping Investing with Veena Jetti 33:15

3d ago33:15

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Veena Jetti. Veena, founder of Vive Funds, breaks down the massive $100 trillion wealth transfer headed toward women and why this shift will fundamentally reshape investing, leadership, and capital allocation. She and Kent explore how women think about money differently, the social and structural impacts of…

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615 // Understanding That Beast w/ Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon 51:57

3d ago51:57

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon, a retired forensic psychologist and author. In his new book, That Beast Was Not Me, Dr. Smalldon recalls the five decades he has spent corresponding with and and studying serial killers, mass murders and spree killers. Jeffrey also shares his origin story; the unso…

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614 // Asha Degree w/ The Prosecutors 1:06:10

7d ago1:06:10

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Alice and Brett of The Prosecutors Podcast about the mysterious disappearance of 9 year old Asha Degree from Shelby, North Carolina on February 14th, 2000. If you have any information on Asha's disappearance please submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov, call 1-800-CAL…

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Hotels Debt Funds and Diversified Returns with Matt Faircloth 38:50

10d ago38:50

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Matt Faircloth. Matt walks through his 20-year journey from small single-family deals to raising hundreds of millions in private capital and building a diversified portfolio of multifamily, hotels, and a debt fund. He and Kent unpack why the classic value-add play has changed in today’s market, where he sti…

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613 // Jason Landry - Parents Lisa & Kent 48:42

10d ago48:42

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In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Lisa and Kent Landry, parents of missing Jason Landry from Luling, Texas on December 13th 2020. Jason went missing while driving from his dorm at Texas State University in San Marcos to his parents house near Houston. His car was found damaged and abandoned in Lulling, and his clothes wer…

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612 // Jared McColloch 49:13

14d ago49:13

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the mysterious disappearance of Jared McColloch from Carmi, Illinois on November 5th, 2023. If you have any information in the disappearance of Jared McColloch, please call the Knox County Sheriff at 812-882-7660. Follow the official FB page: ⁠https://www.facebook…

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Lessons from $225M in Real Estate Deals with August Biniaz 43:23

17d ago43:23

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by August Biniaz. August walks through what it really takes to launch and scale a real estate private equity firm, from finding your place between mom-and-pop operators and institutional giants to structuring a business that can attract serious capital. He breaks down the three core pillars of a PE firm—acquis…

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611 // The Unsolved Murder of Mackenzie Branham 53:56

17d ago53:56

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In today's new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Melissa Sandberg of the podcast, Dog With A Bone. In this season, Melissa is covering the unsolved murder of 8 year Mackenzie Branham from Jeffersonville, Ohio in April of 2006. Check out Dog With A Bone at the links below and please consider signing the petitio…

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610 // Survivor & Advocate Kathy Picard & Fmr Prosecutor Roger Canaff - Live PIFTM Fundraiser - Part 2 50:27

25d ago50:27

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live fundraiser for the non-profit ⁠Private Investigations For the Missing⁠. In part two we speak with survivor, author, and advocate Kathy Picard and Roger Canaff - former special prosecutor, author, and nationally recognized advocate for victims of violence against w…

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609 // A Break in Lonene Rogers' Case & Bruce Maitland - Live PIFTM Fundraiser - Part 1 58:54

26d ago58:54

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live fundraiser for the non-profit Private Investigations For the Missing. In part one we speak with PIFTM's founder Bruce Maitland, then we're joined by Alison Duiker and former Pennsylvania Jeff Walters to speak about the disappearance of Alison's mom Lonene Rogers f…

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From Non-Performing Notes to Cash-Flowing Assets with Chris Zona 41:05

24d ago41:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Chris Zona. Chris shares how investors can use litigation not as a defensive tool but as a powerful offensive strategy to unlock value in distressed and value-add real estate deals. He explains how buying non-performing notes, enforcing loan covenants, and strategically using foreclosure or receivership act…

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608 // Barbara Newhall Follett 36:05

25d ago36:05

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the mysterious disappearance of Barbara Newhall Follett from Brookline, Massachusetts on December 7th, 1939. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Newhall_Follett. https://farksolia.org/about-barbara-follett…

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607 // Brandon Lawson - Search & Recovery w/ Jason Watts & Ryan Lawhon 1:04:21

1M ago1:04:21

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jason Watts and Ryan Lawhon about the disappearance and recovery efforts of Brandon Lawson. Brandon went missing on August 9th, 2013 between Bronte and San Angelo, Texas. His remains were located in 2022 and later recovered. Follow the Help Find Brandon Lawson Face…

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How to Choose the Right Sponsor and the Right Deal with Gino Barbaro 34:01

1M ago34:01

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Gino Barbaro. Gino is an investor, author, coach, and co-founder of Jake & Gino, who has built a $400M multifamily portfolio and now teaches others how to do the same. In this conversation, Kent and Gino revisit Gino’s investing journey from restaurant owner to real estate mogul and dig into his “Jockey, Sa…

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606 // Lonene Rogers w/ Daughter Alison 1:03:04

1M ago1:03:04

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In this replay, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the disappearance of Lonene Rogers with Lonene's daughter Alison Duiker. Lonene disappeared from Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania on January 7th, 1981. If you have any information please call the Pennsylvania State Police at 814-332-6911. This episode was originally publi…

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605 // Bennington Triangle - Part 6 - Vermont Mysteries & Folkore w/ Joseph Citro & Ross Griffiths 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

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In today's new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths and Vermont folklorist and author Joseph Citro. Joe coined the term Bennington Triangle, and we discuss that as well as Joe's writing, etc. Follow Joe on FB: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.citro.9/. J…

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How Purpose and Profit Align in Real Estate with Matt Picheny 38:14

1M ago38:14

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Matt Picheny. Matt shares his journey from actor and web developer to real estate investor, revealing how one condo purchase in New York City turned into a 15+ year career and a portfolio touching over 10,000 apartments. He and Kent unpack the surprising similarities between Broadway show syndications and m…

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604 // Uncovering the Boston Stranglers w/ Casey Sherman 57:15

1M ago57:15

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by the great investigative journalist, author and documentarian, Casey Sherman. For this conversation, Casey delivers a deeply personal story as he depicts his decades long journey to bring justice to his aunt, Mary Sullivan, the last known victim of the infamous Boston Strangle…

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603 // Alice Corbett - 100 Years - w/ Ross Griffiths 57:03

1M ago57:03

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious disappearance of Alice Corbett from Northampton, Massachusetts on November 13th, 1925. Today marks the 100 year anniversary of Alice's mysterious disappearance. Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wi…

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Building an LP Playbook for Lasting Wealth ft. Pascal Wagner 36:28

2M ago36:28

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Pascal Wagner. A former Techstars VC turned professional LP. Pascal shares how he built a six-figure passive income stream by diversifying across real estate and alternatives—and the simple three-step framework he uses to evaluate opportunities with institutional discipline. He explains why clarity of goals…

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602 // Elizabeth Short & Leila Welsh - Live w/ Eli Frankel 1:19:13

2M ago1:19:13

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Eli Frankel to discuss his new book, "Sisters In Death: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Killer." This is a groundbreaking account of the gruesome 1941 murder of Leila Welsh and the equally horrific 1947 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murder of Elizabeth Short. Eli believes the murders…

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601 // Shelton Sanders - Part 2 - Sister Wilveria 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

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In this new episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Wilveria about the disappearance of her brother Shelton Sanders from Columbia, South Carolina on June 19th, 2001. Part 1 was released as episode 584. Shelton Sanders was 25 years old and going places. He was responsible, driven, and a dedicated systems manager well …

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The Power of Focus When Building a Niche Multifamily Portfolio ft. Axel Ragnarsson 41:34

2M ago41:34

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Axel Ragnarsson—founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners and host of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast. Axel breaks down why his team targets small-to-mid multifamily in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, winning on inefficiencies while packaging assets into funds to spread risk. He gets tactical on the tech that …

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600 // Live w/ Paul Jack Fronczak & Tracey Hastings of The Fronczak Files 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live Youtube show with Paul Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings of The Fronczak Files podcast. Jack has an absolutely wild story about being found abandoned at about 2 years old. He was given to the Fronczak family after the FBI made a connection between the abandoned ba…

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599 // Christopher Abeyta - Part 2 of 2 50:05

2M ago50:05

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Denise Alves about the disappearance of her baby brother Christopher Abeyta from Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 15th, 1986 from their family home. This is part 2 of 2. If you have any information in the disappearance of Christopher Abeyta, please call the Color…

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598 // Christopher Abeyta - Part 1 of 2 55:01

2M ago55:01

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Denise Alves about the disappearance of her baby brother Christopher Abeyta from Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 15th, 1986 from their family home. This is part 1 of 2. If you have any information in the disappearance of Christopher Abeyta, please call the Color…

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Busting the Biggest Tax Myths in Real Estate ft. Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland 34:31

2M ago34:31

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland, partners at Keystone CPA and authors of Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor. Amanda and Matt reveal how real estate investors—from beginners to high-net-worth professionals—can use the tax code to build wealth faster and keep more of their earnings. They break d…

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597 // Bennington Triangle - Part 5 - Frieda Langer 55:46

2M ago55:46

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont. Today we speak about the disappearance of 53 year old Frieda Langer from Bennington, Vermont on October 28th, 1950. Sources: ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wi…

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596 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 2 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found decea…

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595 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 1 51:53

2M ago51:53

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased o…

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The Art of Picking Top-Tier Operators ft. Paul Moore 35:05

2M ago35:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Paul Moore. Paul shares his unconventional journey from Ford Motor Company to building and selling a business, before discovering his passion for real estate and eventually founding Wellings Capital. He breaks down how his firm evaluates hundreds of operators to find only the best opportunities, why diversi…

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594 // Searching For Missing Hikers w/ Cathy Tarr of Fowler O'Sullivan 52:45

2M ago52:45

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Cathy Tarr of the Fowler O'Sullivan Foundation. Cathy and her team are impressive - they search for and have recovered hikers. In this conversation we speak about missing Kris Fowler, David O'Sullivan and more. Check out Fowler O'Sullivan Foundation at https://fofo…

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593 // Jeffrey Lynn Smith - Part 2 45:23

2M ago45:23

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Lisa Allen, sister of missing Jeffrey Lynn Smith, about Jeffrey's disappearance from Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 4th, 1985. This is part 2 of 2. Sources: ⁠https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/pre-update/missing-jeffrey-lynn⁠. ⁠https://www.missingkids.org/pos…

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592 // Jeffrey Lynn Smith - Part 1 48:54

2M ago48:54

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Lisa Allen, sister of missing Jeffrey Lynn Smith, about Jeffrey's disappearance from Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 4th, 1985. Sources: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/pre-update/missing-jeffrey-lynn. https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/665279/1. https…

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Probabilistic Investing and Fixed Debt Wins ft. Andrew Cushman 36:09

2M ago36:09

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Andrew Cushman. Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to full-time multifamily investor, with more than 3,000 units syndicated and repositioned. He explains why chasing “rough C” properties created more risk and headaches than reward, why class B assets offer the best risk-adjusted returns, and h…

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591 // Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones 42:43

2M ago42:43

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones about the disappearance and murder of 20 year old soldier Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood, Texas in April of 2020. John is hosting a great new podcast series called Vanished: What Happened To Vanessa. Check it out at the links be…

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590 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25 w/ Joseph Scott Morgan 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of Body Bags to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in multiple locations over a time-frame of less than a week in the New England region. Almost immediately, social m…

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589 // Carla Walker Murder Solved & More Stories From America's Crime Lab w/ Elin Lantz Lesser 59:08

3M ago59:08

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Elin Lantz Lesser about her new podcast, America's Crime Lab. We speak about the murder of Carla Walker from Fort Worth, Texas and how Othram Labs stepped in with advanced DNA and genetic genealogy technology to help solve the case. Listen here: Spotify: https://op…

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Why Consistency Outperforms Talent in Multifamily ft. Michael Blank 41:47

3M ago41:47

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Michael Blank. Michael shares his winding path from software IPO riches to a painful restaurant collapse, the light-bulb moment that multifamily creates true “mailbox money,” and how a Who-Not-How mindset lets new investors scale without waiting for decades of experience or their own capital. He breaks down…

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588 // Paige Renkoski w/ Nina Innsted of Already Gone 55:30

3M ago55:30

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Paige Renkoski from Fowlerville, Michigan on May 24th, 1990 with Nina Innsted of Already Gone. If you have any information on the disappearance of Paige Renksoki please call the Livingston County Sheriff's Dept at 517-540-7880. Check ou…

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587 // Susan Soucheck 33:51

3M ago33:51

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the mysterious disappearance of 23 year old Susan Soucheck from Melbourne, Florida on August 5th, 2017. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. If you have any information regarding the case of Susan Soucheck, please contact Kyle Williams of the Brevard Co…

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The Power of Fixed Debt and Smart Operations ft. John Casmon 45:15

3M ago45:15

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On this week’s episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews John Casmon. They break down a real case study: a 2019-built, B-class Louisville asset bought in 2021 where the team created value through operations and paired the plan with stable, assumed fixed-rate debt. John shares how they tightened collections, navigated a surprise tax r…

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586 // The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg w/ Nancy Schwartzman 51:04

3M ago51:04

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman about her new documentary, "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?". Ellen Greenberg was 27 years old and engaged when she was found dead in her apartment by her fiancé. Ellen sustained 20 stab wound…

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585 // Joshua Ritter on Emmanuel Haro Disappearance, Charlie Kirk's Shooter & more 48:53

3M ago48:53

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with former prosecutor and defense attorney Joshua Ritter of Courtroom Confidential to discuss his show, the charges that await Tyler Robinson (the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting), Luigi Mangione, and the disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Cabizon, California on Au…

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The Mindset That Builds Real Estate Legacy with Jonathan Greene 45:26

3M ago45:26

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Jonathan Greene, longtime investor and host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. Jonathan shares how growing up learning real estate “old school” from his attorney-investor father shaped his bias toward action, diversification, and treating each property like a business. He explains why many busy, h…

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584 // Shelton Sanders 52:41

3M ago52:41

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In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the disappearance of Shelton John Sanders from Columbia, South Carolina on June 19th, 2001. This episode was originally published on Missing on March 24th, 2022. Shelton Sanders was 25 years old and going places. He was responsible, driven, and a dedicated systems manage…