In this episode of REIA Radio, we sit down with Abe Garcia—a former auto industry veteran turned real estate agent and investor—to hear how he made the leap from selling cars to selling homes… and ultimately stacking up his first two deals through creative financing. Abe opens up about leaving behind the dealership grind to spend more time with his kids, why his first deal nearly turned into a disaster (involving frozen pipes and a collapsed ceiling), and how he locked down two South Omaha properties using deferred owner financing.

Abe breaks down exactly how he structured both deals, sold them using lease options, and now cash flows $500–$600/month—despite having no background in construction or investing. He also reflects on what he wishes he knew going in, his thoughts on refinancing vs. renegotiating, and the valuable lessons he’s learned from the school of hard knocks.

This is a must-listen for any aspiring investor who thinks they need all the answers before jumping in. Spoiler: You don’t. You just need to get moving.

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In this Real Estate Rundown episode, Owen and Ted get real about the ups, downs, and hilarity that come with being a full-time investor. From holding a full-grown kid Simba-style at a Supernovas game to reliving a trainwreck of a flip that never should’ve happened, this episode’s a mix of laughs and hard-earned lessons.

They break down why your first deal matters more than your fifth, the pitfalls of chasing cheap properties, and why margin matters more than price point. Plus, they walk through a live example of a virtual wholesaler trying to wholesale a house he's never even seen—setting the stage for a segment on bad decisions, red flags, and finding front doors that don't exist.

And of course, Owen's Grinds My Gears segment returns with more fire.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve already blown your construction budget twice this year, this one hits home.

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Terry Shanahan is back on REIA Radio—and this time, we’re not just celebrating growth. After amassing over 200 doors in under three years, Terry opens up about what happens after you hit your goals. Spoiler: it's not all mailbox money and freedom.

From inherited tenant disasters and surprise $19K trash liens to burnout and “door count delusion,” Terry shares the raw, unfiltered lessons he’s learned about portfolio optimization, property management, and the real cost of rapid scaling. He also dives into the systems he built, his VA hiring playbook, lease options done right, and how to stabilize when the economy and your portfolio start wobbling.

This isn’t just an update—it’s a crash course in what happens when you grow fast without a solid foundation.

Connect with Terry Shanahan via Instagram @theshanahanplan

Golden Nugget:
“Don’t focus on how many doors you have. Focus on how well they perform.”

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In this episode of REIA Radio, Ted and Owen sit down (again) with one of the most downloaded guests in the show's history—Terry Shanahan. Terry originally wowed listeners on Episode 46 with his lightning-fast portfolio growth, and now he’s back to share what happened after the massive scaling.

We dig deep into how Terry added over 200 doors, mostly single-family, in a short period—and what that actually looks like behind the scenes. From systematizing with VAs to documenting every task, Terry lays out a blueprint for sustainable, high-volume investing.

The guys also dive into:

• How to survive (and thrive) when your debt resets at 7-8%
• Insurance insanity on large commercial conversions
• Owner financing strategies to offload properties without the tax bite
• The power of slow flips (yes, real cash flow without the headaches)

Plus, Owen vents on contractors, punch lists, and the DMV in a new segment called “What Grinds My Gears.” Oh—and the elevator bill on one of their projects? Try $275,000. Welcome to real estate.

Golden Nugget: When cash flow gets squeezed, don’t overlook debt paydown. With today's rates, it might be the safest 8% return you’ll ever get.

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In this episode of REIA Radio, we bring back one of our most downloaded guests ever — Collin Schwartz. A lot has changed since Collin's first appearance at Episode 16. He opens up about his insane crypto rollercoaster, losing (and almost recovering) six figures with one wrong click, and why Bud Light NFTs were a terrible investment. More importantly, Collin shares the real gold: how he's evolved mentally, physically, and financially over the last few years — from battling burnout and bad health to building better businesses and a better life.

We talk about trusting your gut, surrounding yourself with the right people, biohacking, the realities of money versus fulfillment, and why constantly reinventing yourself isn't just smart — it's necessary. Whether you’re a beginner in real estate or 500 units deep, this is one of those "stop what you’re doing and pay attention" episodes.

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In this episode of REIA Radio, the Real Estate Rundown crew — Owen Dashner, Ted Kaasch, and the ever-mysterious Aiden Bear — return for a no-holds-barred conversation about the current economic landscape and how it’s shaking up short-term rentals. Ted breaks down his Airbnb struggles, slashed prices, and why the economy’s weird vibes might be scaring off spring break travelers.

Owen dives deep into the recent wild ride in the stock and bond markets, the impact of China dumping U.S. bonds, and how tariffs are playing whack-a-mole with your portfolio. They also dish on cryptocurrency (spoiler: not fans), and unpack why the U.S. dollar might be losing its shine.

Next, they shift gears into a vulnerable conversation about partnerships, capital raising, and a little thing called “skin in the game.” Ted opens up about past business failures, including a limo bus company that left him empty-handed, and why he’s rethinking how he structures future deals. They also explore the legalities and mindset behind becoming a capital raiser — and why it might be Ted’s next move.

Golden Nugget alert: the guys go full pest control with a detailed breakdown of how to spot termite damage (because one of them may or may not have spoken termites into existence — sorry, Owen). Whether you're an investor, landlord, or just trying not to get eaten alive by insects, this segment alone is worth the listen.

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What happens when a former D1 basketball player and physical therapist trades in his scrubs for a sledgehammer? You get Kyle Aho—real estate investor, small-town renovator, and baby-making machine (he’s got three kids and counting). In this episode, Kyle joins Ted and Owen to break down how he went from buying a $25K duplex in college to running a vertically integrated company with over 315 units in Northern Michigan.

Kyle shares how he and his business partner Caleb built their empire in a market of just 75,000 people by focusing on the properties nobody wanted—the hoarder houses, the condemned, the ones with literal buckets of human waste in the basement (yeah, he tells that story). Learn how they scaled with flips, built in-house crews, avoided over-leveraging early on, and created an operation that offers not just housing—but opportunity.

🟡 Golden Nugget: The biggest wins often come from buying the worst houses—because if it needs everything, every small thing you don’t need is a win.

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In this jam-packed episode of REIA Radio, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch take you behind the scenes of the chaotic Omaha REIA event featuring Stella Han. From tornado warnings and flight delays to sponsor cancellations, the night teetered on disaster—but somehow pulled through.

Ted shares the stress of scrambling when your keynote speaker’s flight keeps getting pushed and the weather threatens to shut everything down. He also jumps in with the infamous “Oma-dome” theory—Omaha’s mythical weather bubble that, once again, spared the city from the worst of the storm.

The conversation shifts to investor life lessons: Ted breaks down one of his trickiest conversion projects, where a botched electrical setup led to a costly pivot into midterm and Airbnb strategies. Owen walks through the real ROI of adding an egress window and turning a 2-bed into a 3-bed—how a $15K upgrade could add $30K+ in value.

They also tease next week’s episode with Kyle Aho—a humble powerhouse who quietly built 315 units by age 33 in a town of just 77,000 people. Owen and Ted reflect on how much you can accomplish when you stay focused, keep learning, and roll with the punches.

If this episode gave you some insight, helped you avoid a costly mistake, or just made you laugh at Ted’s contractor drama, leave us a 5-star review and drop a comment. We actually read them (and sometimes on-air). Your support keeps this podcast rolling. Subscribe, follow, and we’ll catch you in the next one.

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