Deal Farm - A Real Estate Investing Community

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Quentin West about his accidental entry into Airbnb after dropping out of college and nearly dying on a construction site. With no money, no credit, and only a $6,000-limit credit card, Quentin creatively launched his first short-term rental and scaled to 47 units across three states within two years. But when rapid growth met weak infrastructure, his business crashed—leaving him broke, in debt, and borrowing from family just to survive. Tune in to hear how Quentin rebuilt from bankruptcy and the critical lessons he learned about systems, scaling, and grit.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Frank Rohde about the challenges first-time homebuyers face in today's housing market. Frank shares his journey from Germany to San Francisco and how he developed Onfi, a fractional homeownership solution that helps buyers get into homes without the traditional large down payment. They discuss how this innovative model benefits both buyers and investors, creating new opportunities in a tough market.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Jessie Lang about her unexpected leap from flipping a property with no prior experience to building a thriving real estate business. She shares how a simple desire to make money turned into a life-changing journey and offers insights for anyone thinking about diving into the world of real estate investing.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Ladislas Maurice about how he built a life and career investing in real estate across the globe. From flipping properties in Montenegro to securing high-ROI rentals in Colombia, Ladislas shares practical strategies for international investing, residency options like golden visas, and why more North Americans are calling places like Montenegro home. Whether you're looking for lifestyle freedom or smart returns, this episode delivers real-world insights.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Dale Willis about developing and building entire neighborhoods. With 1500 houses under his belt, Dale Willis is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to scaling and fundraising for development. Tune in to hear his amazing story. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Justin Donald ... who has been dubbed the “New Warren Buffett” of the investment world. Discover his extraordinary journey from business owner to lifestyle investor, and gain powerful insights into low-risk investments, time management, and financial freedom. Justin reveals his personal investment portfolio, shares his strategies for creating “invisible deals,” and discloses where he's currently allocating his funds. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Justin Donald's expert advice firsthand.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Eddie Speed about the power of note buying and selling. With the rental market tightening up as a result of interest rates, rising housing prices, rising costs associated with insurance and taxes ... it makes sense to educate yourself on the power of note creation and selling as an investment strategy. Tune in as Eddie gives us the complete run-down on the power of real estate notes!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Jen and Joe Della Fave about the amazing business they've built utilizing the power of creative financing strategies. Tune in to hear their amazing story and the wealth of opportunity that hides in plain sight - when looking through the lens of owner financing!!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Brandon Burns about an incredibly powerful tool that so many investors neglect to utilize ... or simply go about the wrong way. As an investor, you HAVE to arm yourself with this incredibly powerful tax strategy. Tune in and take notes as Brandon is going to bring the 1031 Exchange education!!  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken spend time with Ken Gee as he shares his incredible journey from Commercial Lender to CPA to massive player in the multifamily space. With so much experience under his built, Ken is a wealth of knowledge ... of which he dispenses for free through his various training platforms and webinars. Feel free to learn more about KRI Partners on his website - KRIPartners.com. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Tom Dunkel about his vast experience as a real estate investor over the last 19 years ... but more specifically about his massive self-storage business he's created over just the last few years. From acqusition, to financing to deal structure, we dive into the nuts and bolts of how to be successful in this space!  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Grant Reaves about an under appreciated niche - Flex Industrial space. His company, Stoic Equity Partners has spent the last 3 years building an unbelievable portfolio across the southeast.  While so many other investors and equity groups are still focused on multi-family and self storage, Grant and his team have figured out an asset class that is outpeforming these in a big way. Tune in to hear his strategies. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Niles Lichtenstein out of San Francisco, CA about his latest real estate startup - Nestment.  Whether you're into house hacking, partnering with other investors, or co-buying... this episode is gonna knock your socks off.  In just the last year or so, Niles and his team at Nestment  have made huge strides towards simplifying these models and have developed an incredible platform to help research and facilitate these types of transactions. Tune in to get the scoop!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Ted Thomas, the Godfather of Tax Deed and Lien investing. He's been teaching investors how to build wealth using this underutilized strategy for years ... and we were lucky enough to have him hang out with us today and discuss all of the untapped potential that's out there!  You do NOT want to miss out on this episode!  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Joe Viery from US Tax Advisors Group about a phenomenal tax strategy for real estate owners. The power of accelerated depreciation through cost segregation may make your head spin ... but it will have a massive impact on your taxable liability. If you own any kind of investment real estate or are thinking about getting into it ... you do NOT want to miss this episode. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Trevor Thompson from Massive Capital about the incredible opportunities that exist in the world of real estate syndications. Whether you're simply looking for a passive investment or are interested in sponsoring your own syndications, Trevor is a wealth of knowledge in this space. You won't want to miss out on a great converstation with Trevor!  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Stewart Heath about his transition from CPA to Sponsor. In just 2 years, Stewart has built Harvard Grace Capital to over 20M in real esetate holdings. Listen in as he explains his philosophy on vetting and buying commercial properties without the typical risks built into value-add opportunities. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Angela Duncan about the incredible opportunities associated with investing in tax lien and tax deed investing. If you've never looked into this investing niche, you're gonna wanna tune in to hear how Angela consistently generates returns between 12-18% with VERY little cash outlay needed to get started.  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Mark Ritter, CEO of MBFS to discuss an unbelievably untapped market for investor loans - Credit Unions!  Most investors have no idea the potential to obtain financing on their next investment property!  Tune in to get the scoop!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Parker Pursell from eQRP about the amazing strategy so many investors neglect to take advantage of - the self directed Solo 401k!  If you've got money sitting in a 401K chugging along on auto-pilot, you're going to want to tune in! The opportunity to take hands on control of these retirement dollars is unparalleled in the self directed retirement space.  - In fact, if you decide you want to explore the opportunity, just go to http://eqrp.com/red-barn-homebuyers/ and check it out!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Engelo Rumora about his incredible journey from Australia to the US and his unwavering motivation to build a booming real estate business here in the U.S.  Like most investors, he's had some ups and downs and as a result has gained great perspective and clarity on what matters .... Don't miss out on his incredible story!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak Darcy Marler, an experienced investor out of Calgary Canada who has tried just about all of the investing strategies and has ultimately landed on land development as his strategy of choice .... Tune in to hear compelling take on this niche!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Isabelle Guarino about the very niche, but increasingly popular investing strategy of building Home Health Care Businesses. Listen in as she explains how a single family residence can spin off over 10K a month in profit using this strategy!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Dave Foster about the power of 1031 Exchanges and how investors can use this under-utilized section of the tax code to ramp up returns and significantly increase compounding returns over the years.  Tune in to get some powerful tips and insights!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Brock Holliman about his build to rent model in Florida. While some folks may thing this model doesn't pencil out anymore, Brock is proving that even in the fastest growing market in the country - you can still make the numbers work!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Sam Wegert about an investment strategy gaining serious momentum right now - Coliving. With so many struggling to afford housing, coliving is becoming a very real and viable housing solution ... especially in urban areas. As an investor Sam has been building an entire business around this strategy. Tune in to hear how he's been steadily building a portfolio using his own systems. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Paul Do Campo about the all important copywriting component and how it can have a tremendous impact on the success of your drip campaigns. If you've never put much thought into your sales messaging ... think again... this is a science that you NEED to take seriously. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Dave Dupuis - a Canadian firefighter, turned real estate investors, who with his wife, Mel, have built up an impressive 240 unit empire all over the Western Hemisphere!  Tune in to hear their inspiring story!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Eudania Burrell about her amazing start to real estate investing while continuing to work a full-time job. It was the beginning of the pandemic, her basement had just flooded ... and she found the fortitude to get into real estate investing anyways. 3 years later she's done over 40 transactions ... she wholesales, she flips, she holds ... and now even gets to coach others about how to scale their business while working a full time job!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Aaron Letzeiser about the very challenges with insurance for real estate investors as well as the strategies that can be employed to help when selling a property and when binding coverage. Tune in to stay informed on this all important (and often ignored) real estate investing necessity. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Jim Oliver from Create Tailwind about an amazing strategy so few real estate investors are aware of.  Utilizing the infinite banking principles combined with real estate investing, Jim guides his students into a tax and savings strategy typically only utilized by the ultra wealthy. Tune into today's podcast to learn for yourself how this can be done by anybody!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Ross Hamilton about his amazing journey building the real estate tech platform - ConnectedInvestors - and his new mission to save homes! You don't want to miss this incredible story!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Niti Jamdar, author of the recently published book, "Accelerate Your Real Estate."  Niti and his wife Palak quit their corporate jobs and started investing in single family homes using the BRRRR Method in 2016 and never looked back.  They now have a portfolio of properties worth over 10 Million and continue to add 2 to 3 Million in properties every year.  Tune in to hear their amazing story!  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken speak with Franco Perez about the VERY niche business of high end Mobile Homes!  Franco operates a high volume business in California where he's mastered the high end mobile home strategy. You do not want to miss out on this incredible niche he's carving out!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk Dan Haberkost out of Colorado Springs about the amazing land flipping (and construction) business he's building across 4 different states. At the ripe old age of 27, Dan has already amassed a tremendous amount of experience and insights into acquiring off market infill lots. Tune in to hear how he's built a system and process for this niche business!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Cole Phillips about his journey from financial crisis (just 5 years ago) ... to a thriving construction business ... and now transitioning to a thriving real estate investment business.  Tune in as we hear his strategies for going from next to nothing ... to going 100 miles an hour building and scaling these businesses!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Drew Brenamen about his meteoric career ... building a portfolio of mutli-family and commercial properties all before the age of 40!  An entrepreneur from the start, Drew starting buying properties at the age of 19!  ... you don't want to miss out on his amazing story. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk about the irrationality of current multifamily operators ... Why are so many sitting on the sidelines when now may actually be the best buying opportunity for multifamily properties.?

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, we dive headfirst into the transformative world of artificial intelligence and its profound implications for the real estate industry. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking applications that are reshaping how we buy, sell, and invest in properties. Discover the potential of machine learning algorithms to predict market trends, identify lucrative investment opportunities, and automate routine tasks, ultimately empowering real estate professionals to make more informed decisions. Tune in to this episode of The Deal Farm Podcast and embark on a journey into the AI-driven future of real estate!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken and Kevin sit down with Pete Reese. In just a few short years, Pete has scaled a massive land flipping business from the comfort of his beach view home in Del Mar California! You do not want to miss out on Pete's insights into building a massive land flipping operation. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken and Kevin sit down with Kenny Rose, founder of Franshares to talk about the newest asset class being funded through a Crowdfunding platform. If you've ever thought about utilizing the world of franchising to diversify your portfolio, this new startup will knock your socks off! 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken and Kevin sit down with Fred Moskowitz out of Philadelphia, PA and talk about the very niche business of buying and selling long term mortgage notes. If you haven't explored this vastly under-appreciated asset class, you'll really enjoy our conversation with Fred!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken and Kevin sit down with Bob McIntosh who started his career in upstate New York and continues to invest there today!  Bob talks to us about the bumps and bruises of getting started and how he scaled his business and eventually transitioned to a focusing on digital marketing. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken and Kevin sit down with Anna Smith and talk about her amazing journey from being homeless ... to building an amazing business and being the first and only female inducted into the Craftsman Hall of Fame ... to now entering the world of real estate investing (and killing it!).  Stay tuned in to hear her amazing story!

On this episode of the Deal Farm, Kevin and Ken talk about the path to a Million Dollar net worth. Utilizing different real estate investing strategies, it's really not that complicated to achieve. Listen in to their conversation as they discuss the roadmap to a Million Dollar net worth.        * As it relates to the Deal Farm Podcast and Red Barn Homebuyers franchise, any income or earnings statements are for conversational purposes only and do not represent any earnesting claim for franchisees or real estate investors in general. Your reliance on the figures we present is at your own risk. Any income or earnings depicted are NOT to be interpreted as common, typical, expected, or normal for the average investor. This particular result may be exceptional, and the variables that impact results are so numerous and sometimes uncontrollable, that we make no guarantees as to your income or earnings of any kind, at any time.  Real property businesses and earnings derived therefrom, have unknown risks involved, and are not suitable for everyone. Making decisions based on any information presented in our programs, products, services or on our website, should be done only with the knowledge that you could experience significant losses, or make no money at all.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken and Kevin sit down with Kasey King out of Gettysburg, PA to talk about her most recent Novation deal. If you're not familiar with how novation works, get out your pen and paper and be prepared to take notes!  

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Ken talks with 4 different investors about the deals that didn't go so well. It's an important reminder that investing in real estate isn't always an automatic stroll into profitability ... sometimes you take a few lumps along the way.  The question is, "What can we learn from their experience?"  Stay tuned in and take a few notes so that you can avoid these real estate pitfalls!

On this episode of the Deal Farm® Ken tests Kevin's real estate knowledge with a whole slew (yes, a slew) of interesting and sometimes ridiculous trivia questions pertaining to the real estate market. Listen in and test your real estate acumen along with Kevin!

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk with Nathan Payne about his method for wholesaling in his home market of Salt Lake City. Hint: He's dialed in the reverse wholesaling method that focuses more on buyers and less on generating motivated seller leads. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk about the relationship between Motivation and Consistency and how successful people balance the two. 

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken talk about a little known strategy for extracting big profits out of properties that may not otherwise seem like profitable deals. Tune in to learn more about how subdividing can generate great returns for investors and builders alike.