Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that can get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot ----------------------- In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, hosts Jimmy Vreeland and Susie Vreeland tackle a myth that keeps investors stuck on the coasts: that “real” opportunities only exist in headline cities. They break down why Midwest markets—like St. Louis, Little Rock, and Wichita—quietly outperform for long-term investors: saner price-to-rent ratios, steadier appreciation, and fewer boom-bust swings. From TV-driven iBuyer chaos to boots-on-the-ground acquisitions, they show how their team sources, scopes, rehabs, and manages properties so high-income earners can compound wealth without babysitting assets or overpaying for hype. You’ll hear real examples—including why St. Louis only dipped 9% in 2008 while coastal markets cratered—and how “exceptionally mediocre” cities can be exceptionally profitable. Jimmy and Susie share practical guardrails investors can use to protect their portfolios, explaining what price-to-rent really means, which asset classes actually build long-term wealth, and why neighborhoods with a healthy owner-occupant mix create stronger retail exit values. They also unpack how Midwest markets are more resilient and less volatile than coastal boom towns, how lower purchase prices translate to better cash-on-cash returns, and why you don’t need to live near your rentals to invest confidently. Plus, Jimmy breaks down his “Henry Ford” rehab playbook that keeps projects fast, consistent, and resident-first—proving that boring markets can be the foundation of extraordinary portfolios. About Jimmy Vreeland Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real estate investing business. Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his team and his team is now managing over 800 houses. Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate More about Jimmy Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC >>>>>>Get free access to the private Ranger Real Estate facebook group<<<<<< RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple and Spotify. SHARE this episode with someone. SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new episodes!