Best Material Wise Host Podcasts (2025)

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Elevating Guest Experience Through Tech and Design ft. Joe Young 36:11

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe Young, an Austin-based luxury short-term rental operator and co-founder of SPRKhost. Joe shares how he and his wife began with a Lake Travis vacation home in 2017 and ultimately turned their primary residence into a single property grossing nearly $500,000 a year. He breaks down how they expanded to ma…

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Why Naomi Brown Chose a Giant Shoe Over a Normal Rental 30:00

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Naomi Brown, a commercial real estate agent and owner of the iconic Hanes Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania. She shares the wild backstory of the three-bedroom, shoe-shaped home that was originally built in 1950 as a marketing stunt for a local shoe store and how she transformed it from an ice cream shop in…

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Inside the Mind of a Revenue Management Pro with Jake Cohen 43:52

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Jake Cohen, hospitality veteran and founder of Step by Step BNB. Jake grew up running a family bed and breakfast in Lake Tahoe, learned the art of pricing while managing boutique hotels, and eventually built a portfolio of short term rentals before launching his own revenue management company. He and Avery…

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Authentic Growth and Direct Bookings through Social Media with Brittany Magsig 51:18

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Brittany Magsig, the social worker turned short-term rental investor and content creator behind Mountain Mama Cabins. Brittany shares how motherhood, a pandemic trip to the Smoky Mountains, and a desire for freedom inspired her to pivot from education into real estate investing. She opens up about buying h…

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Harnessing Social Media for Smarter Investing 49:48

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Learn how online investing is redefining transparency, trust, and community for the next generation of retail investors from Blossom CEO Max Nicholson. 00:00 Introduction 02:22 What Is Blossom? 07:14 Privacy vs. Transparency 09:20 Blossom Origin Story 19:59 Where Blossom Fits in the Investor Lifecycle 22:05 Can Tech Help Advisors Serve Smaller Acco…

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From Early Airbnb Days to AI Innovation in Real Estate with Sandeep Nanda 48:09

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Sandeep Nanda, one of the highest-volume Short Term Shop clients. Sandeep shares how he went from corporate revenue management to buying his first condo in downtown Austin, identifying the early opportunity in short term rentals, and scaling from one property to over thirty. He breaks down how data analysi…

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Other People’s Everything: Scaling Your STR Empire Without Burnout with Bethany LaFlam 30:58

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Bethany LaFlam, a “recovering attorney,” community architect, and author of The Power of OPE. Bethany and Avery dive into what it really means to stay in your lane, leveraging “other people’s everything” (money, time, assets, skills) so you can scale without burning out. They break down how to safely and l…

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The Power of Financial Planning for Women Breadwinners 53:53

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Hear how women breadwinners can take control of their finances through intentional planning, clear goals, and confidence.By VanEck

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The Guest Experience That Drives 5-Star Reviews with Frank Napolitano 29:07

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Frank Napolitano. Frank shares how he and his family transitioned into short-term rentals in the Smokies, leveraging bonus depreciation and cost segregation to maximize tax advantages. He discusses what makes their property stand out—like a pool, tiki bar, and ADA accessibility—and how small touches such a…

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Stop the Scroll: $20–60k Makeovers That Double Revenue ft. Joe DelGrosso 43:14

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe DelGrosso. Joe shares his journey from working in TV production to owning short-term rentals and why his first Smokies cabin proved that thoughtful refreshes can outperform flashy, high-cost amenities. He explains his boutique management approach at Southern Sons Hospitality, focusing on capped invento…

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The Future Hard Asset Supercycle: Inflation, Credit & Geopolitics 56:36

1M ago56:36

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In this episode of Trends with Benefits, Ed Lopez sits down with Larry McDonald, Founder of the Bear Traps Report, to discuss the current state of financial markets. Larry dives into signals pointing to potential economic turbulence, from mounting consumer credit pressures to persistent inflation. He shares insights on the growing investor shift to…

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The New PriceLabs Features Every STR Owner Should Try with Thibault Masson 34:29

2M ago34:29

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Thibault Masson, Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs. They unpack Booking.com’s challenges in the U.S. versus Europe and how Airbnb’s fee changes are reshaping the playing field, before diving into PriceLabs updates like Dynamic Minimum Stay, the new Listing Optimizer, and a free revenue-management cour…

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Insurance Lessons Every STR Investor Must Hear with Toni Boer 43:51

2M ago43:51

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Toni Boer. Toni shares how she and her husband turned a $200k family getaway into a cash-flowing STR, eventually building an eight-property portfolio along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail plus a new Florida beach house. She opens up about losing a riverfront property to a historic flood, the hard lessons she lear…

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Robinhood's Approach to Reaching Next-Gen Investors 46:03

2M ago46:03

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Steph Guild, CIO and Director of Investment Strategy at Robinhood, shares insights on AI, next-gen investors, market shifts, and financial education.By VanEck

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From Caregiver to Condo Investor with Tamara Brown 31:13

2M ago31:13

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Tamara Brown. Tamara shares how she stumbled into real estate while caring for her grandparents, turning multiple family homes into rentals before purchasing her first STR in Destin, Florida. She explains how she analyzed her numbers, leaned on mentorship, and embraced the “enemy method” to size up competi…

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The Truth About Buying “Ugly” Cabins That Cash Flow with Amy Morehead 39:50

3M ago39:50

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Amy Morehead. Amy shares how turning a family chalet in the Smokies into an STR during her mother’s Alzheimer’s caregiving season sparked a value-add strategy focused on “hot-mess” properties, smart renovations, and self-management. She explains why high-impact finishes beat flashy amenities for appraisal …

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Future-Proof Investing: Stephanie Link on the Biggest Growth Trends 48:04

2M ago48:04

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Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, unpacks investor sentiment, tech innovation, and demographic shifts, and what's next for Q4 and beyond.By VanEck

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How HelloHost AI Levels Up Your Hosting with Annie Li 33:21

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Annie Lee to dig into Hello Host, an AI “autopilot” for guest communications that plugs into PMS tools like Guesty, Hostaway, and Hospitable. They discuss how it learns from past conversations and listing data, makes judgment calls on escalations, and pings hosts when a human decision’s needed. Annie share…

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The Truth About Material Participation Rules with Karlton Dennis 39:18

3M ago39:18

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On this week’s episode of The Short Term Show, Avery interviews Karlton Dennis. The two dig into how the short-term rental tax strategy actually works today, including what “material participation” really means in an audit. They cover using cost segregation and (current) bonus depreciation to create paper losses, the do’s and don’ts of hour-trackin…

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Inside MP Materials and America's Rare Earth Revival 56:31

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MP Materials CFO Ryan Corbett shares how his firm is rebuilding America's rare earth supply chain by securing magnets for EVs, defense, and tech in a post-China world.By VanEck

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Why Hosting 30 Guests at Once Can Be Easier Than Hosting 2 with Andrew Llewellyn 34:15

3M ago34:15

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Andrew Llewellyn to unpack how he built a thriving short-term rental business in Louisville, KY. He shares the pivot from an almost-bakery to 10–30 guest stays, the data-driven playbook behind tiered calendar openings and last-minute pricing using throughput accounting, and why in-house cleaning and EOS/Tr…

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How Investor Sentiment is Driving the Markets with Jamie Wise 50:56

3M ago50:56

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Find out how online sentiment can be used to track dynamic stock themes, like AI, crypto, and space, and why retail investors remain a powerful market force.By VanEck

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What Falling Rates Mean for Real Estate Investors with Brenna Carles 28:18

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On this week’s episode of The Short Term Show, Avery interviews Brenna Carles. They unpack what Powell’s recent signaling means for mortgages, why lenders “pre-price” ahead of Fed meetings, and how the 10-year Treasury, inflation, jobless claims, and non-farm payrolls flow through to rate sheets. Brenna shares where DSCR and conventional rates are …

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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins, with Matthew Sigel 16:27

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Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.

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From Data to Deals: How to Pick Winning STR Markets Faster with Jae Seok An 26:32

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Jae Seok An, founder of Airbtics, to dig into smarter market selection and the realities of STR data. They walk through Airbtics’ draw-your-own-market mapping, listing density by bedroom count, and the Market Explorer—tools aimed at helping newer investors compare many locations, budgets, and regulation pr…

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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins 16:27

4M ago16:27

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Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.By VanEck

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Turning Short‑Term Rentals into a Bigger Hospitality Business with Rashmi Bhat 41:29

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Rashmi Bhat. Rashmi shares how she went from opening a restaurant at 21 to falling in love with Airbnbs, quickly building a multi‑market STR portfolio and scaling management in the Texas Hill Country to dozens of units through systems and a VA team. She and Avery dig into why the Hill Country still has roo…

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Special Episode: A deep dive to PriceLabs with Wayde Hall 34:11

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Wayde Hall from the Short Term Shop for a hands-on walkthrough of how he uses Price Labs Market Dashboards to analyze properties in detail. Wayde demonstrates step-by-step how to filter for specific property types, review counts, and amenities, then sort by revenue to identify top performers and pinpoint a…

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Wayde Hall’s Secrets to Spotting Winning Short-Term Rentals 27:26

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Wayde Hall, a Short Term Shop agent in the Smoky Mountains, to dive into how he uses Price Labs Market Dashboards for short-term rental analysis. Wayde explains how this tool offers highly granular data—like occupancy rates, cleaning fees, and guest capacity—allowing investors to spot performance patterns …

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Bobby Birch’s $98K First Year in a “Saturated” Market 29:16

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Bobby Birch, a new investor who’s crushing it with his very first short-term rental in the Smoky Mountains. Bobby shares how he and his wife bought a one-bedroom cabin in late 2023—at the peak of interest rates—and still grossed $98K in their first ten and a half months. He breaks down how thoughtful ameni…

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Running STRs from Anywhere: Adrienne Green’s Full-Time Travel Lifestyle 31:55

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Adrienne Green, a real estate investor, former teacher, and full-time world traveler who built a self-sufficient short-term rental business with the help of virtual assistants and great systems. Adrienne shares how she went from house hacking her basement to building a portfolio of long- and short-term ren…

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How to Time Your STR Strategy for Maximum Tax Savings with Barbara Schreihans 31:10

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Barbara Schreihans, founder of Your Tax Coach, to dive into the powerful intersection of real estate investing and tax strategy. Barbara shares her insights on how short-term and mid-term rentals can be leveraged strategically depending on your income year, explaining how to maximize the short-term rental …

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Catching Big Trends: Todd Sohn on ETFs, Sentiment & Market Signals 47:51

5M ago47:51

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Todd Sohn breaks down 2025's top trends, from crypto and thematics to smart risk tools, and how investors are using ETFs to stay agile, diversified and ahead of the market curve.By VanEck

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Why Branding, Bedrooms, and Buying Off-Market Are Chad Gallagher’s Secret Weapons 35:42

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Chad Gallagher, a tech-turned-real-estate entrepreneur who’s built and sold a 5,000-door property management company, owns over 200 long-term rentals, and now focuses on acquiring what he calls "iconic" short-term rental properties. Chad shares the details behind his high-end STR portfolio—including a 9-be…

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Jane Ng’s Path to Financial Freedom with STRs and Co-Hosting 31:26

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Jane Ng, a Bay Area-based investor who pivoted into real estate after her daughter's health challenges made traditional work unsustainable. Jane shares how she grew her portfolio to include long-term rentals in Arkansas, four profitable short-term rentals in California, and ten co-hosted properties—all whi…

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Alts for All: Retail Investors and the Private Market Revolution 51:36

5M ago51:36

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Find out from Eric Mancini how private investments are transforming portfolios, offering new access points, lower correlations, and long-term growth through evolving fund structures and strategies.By VanEck

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Crushing It with Condos: Tammy's $200K Year in PCB Rentals 43:02

6M ago43:02

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Tammy Gibbons, who shares how she and her husband transformed their 120-acre Wisconsin family farm into a thriving short-term rental business through a 1031 exchange. Tammy discusses how they landed on Panama City Beach as their market, the decision to self-manage while balancing full-time careers and pare…

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Poker Sheds and Above-Ground Pools: Unconventional Wins in STR Investing with Taylor Jolly 28:12

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Taylor Jolly, founder of Roam Free Vacation Home Rentals, to discuss how he transitioned from construction project management to profitable real estate investing. Taylor shares how he’s made co-living and large short-term rentals cash flow in expensive markets like Austin, leveraging creative strategies li…

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The Next Big Shift in Investing Has Begun with Jim Wiandt 46:25

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Learn how ETF pioneer Jim Wiandt is using AI, fintech, and venture capital to enhance advisor-client gaps, build smart infrastructure, and shape the future of personalized investing.By VanEck

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Depreciation, Documentation, and Dodging Mistakes with Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa 41:04

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa of Hall CPA to dive deep into the short-term rental tax loophole and how investors can legitimately use it to offset W2 and business income. They discuss the origins of the loophole, how to qualify through material participation tests, and what documentation is necessary to sur…

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Why Every Short-Term Rental Investor Needs a Tax Strategy with Yonah Weiss 35:25

6M ago35:25

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Yonah Weiss, an expert on cost segregation and a favorite among real estate investors. They break down what a cost segregation study is, how it allows short-term rental owners to accelerate depreciation and save on taxes, and who qualifies to benefit from this strategy. Yonah explains how to navigate bonus…

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Big News for Nuclear Energy—What It Means for Investors 11:11

6M ago11:11

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Find out about the future of nuclear power in the U.S.By VanEck

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From Abandoned Campground to $7.8M Glamping Empire with Heather Meuer 33:05

7M ago33:05

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Heather Meuer, a Missouri-based real estate investor who transitioned from running an auto parts business to building and managing RV parks and glamping resorts. Heather shares how she and her husband turned an abandoned campground into a thriving $7.8M resort in Branson, complete with glamping tents, RV p…

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How Melissa & Chris Jones Turned a “Turnkey” Nightmare into a Thriving STR Portfolio 31:20

7M ago31:20

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Melissa and Chris Jones, a dynamic investor duo who share how a simple desire for a second home evolved into a thriving short-term rental business and boutique co-hosting company. They walk through their journey from renovating a “turnkey” townhome in Galveston to scaling up with high-performing properties…

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Back the Farmer, Bank the Yield: Farmland Lending Takes Root 44:22

7M ago44:22

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Dr. David Mieczkowski of AgAmerica discusses trade impacts, farmland investing, ag lending trends, and the future of U.S. farming in a changing economic and demographic landscape.By VanEck

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How Nathan St. Cyr Turned an $821K Hostel into a $5.2M Hospitality Powerhouse 41:05

7M ago41:05

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Nathan St. Cyr, a hospitality innovator who’s redefining budget travel through upscale hostels. Nathan shares how he stumbled into the hostel space in Maui and turned a $821K property into a $5.2M valuation in just 18 months—all while achieving over $824K in annual NOI. He breaks down the operational and f…

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How Isaac French Built a Viral Cabin Camp—and Sold It for Millions 1:16:13

8M ago1:16:13

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Isaac French, a creative powerhouse who went from bookkeeper to hospitality developer and Instagram sensation. Isaac shares the remarkable journey behind Live Oak Lake, a Nordic-inspired micro resort he designed and built from scratch in Texas—achieving 95% occupancy in year one and ultimately selling to a…

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Navigating 2025 Without Losing Your Mind 42:57

7M ago42:57

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Mary Ann Bartels unpacks 2025 market volatility, AI trends, crypto, and how Star Trek may have predicted our digital financial future.By VanEck

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Why Your Evenings and Weekends are the Secret to Real Estate Success with Matt Krueger 43:06

8M ago43:06

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Matt Krueger. Matt shares his journey from working dead-end jobs to becoming a full-time real estate investor with a portfolio of 11 properties across Iowa. He dives into his strategies for blending long-term and short-term rentals, financing deals creatively with home equity lines of credit, and how local…

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The Case for Israel and Global Diversification in 2025 29:34

8M ago29:34

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Discover the current state of global markets, tariff risks, implications for investors, and opportunities beyond the U.S., including Israel.By VanEck