Podcasts about West Michigan

Michigan rental property legislation is moving fast, and most of what matters to rental owners is happening in Lansing, not Washington. In this post-primary legislative update, Erika Farley of the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan breaks down what the August primary results signal about November, which candidates are actually talking about housing, and which bills should worry Michigan rental property owners heading into lame duck and the 2027 session. Rent control, eviction expungement, junk fee rules, and a proposed cap on application fees are all in play. About Erika Farley Erika Farley is the Executive Director of the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan, where she leads advocacy and lobbying on behalf of the state's rental property owners and housing providers. She works directly with legislators and elected officials in Lansing, tracks housing policy at the local, state, and now federal level, and oversees the association's endorsement and PAC activity. What We Cover in This Episode What the August primary results signal about turnout heading into November The Michigan U.S. Senate race and where the candidates stand on housing Why housing became a top tier campaign issue for both parties What the new federal housing law changes for HUD, Section 8, and construction The Congressional 7th race and what it signals about housing policy direction Rent control risk and why New York City is being used as a policy roadmap RPOAM's position on rent control and new restrictions on rental owners How RPOAM decides which candidates to endorse in a general election What questions go on the RPOAM candidate questionnaire The bipartisan Michigan rezoning package and who is driving it Michigan's new limit on corporate ownership of single family homes The electronic rent payment mandate tied to the state budget deal Eviction expungement legislation and the amendments RPOAM has fought for Junk fee bills and the proposal to cap application fees at $25 The tenant bill of rights package expected to return after January Why lame duck and early 2027 are the real fight for Michigan rental owners Key Insight Erika's read on why the current batch of housing bills is so small: legislators are looking for low hanging fruit they can put on campaign literature and claim they worked on housing. The bills that actually change how you operate, eviction expungement, junk fee disclosure, application fee caps, and a tenant bill of rights package, are being held for lame duck and the session that starts in January. Our words on the current activity: they are nipping at the edges. The real lift comes after the election. Why This Episode Matters If you own rental property in Michigan, the rules you operate under next year are being written right now by people who have never run a rental business. This episode tells you which bills are moving, which races decide who writes them, and where a state association can actually change an outcome. If you have been treating legislative risk as somebody else's problem, this is the episode that shows you the bill. Find Out More Website: https://www.rpoaonline.org Government Affairs and Legislation: https://www.rpoaonline.org/page/legislation Facebook: Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan https://www.facebook.com/RPOAofMichigan/ LinkedIn: Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan https://www.linkedin.com/company/rental-property-owners-association-of-michigan RPOAM in partnership with the Detroit Rental Property Owners Association (DRPOA) is hosting an in person networking event in the Detroit area on October 7. Details: https://www.detroitrpoa.org/event-details-1/detroit-rpoa-real-estate-investor-meetup-1 The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference returns May 20–21, 2027 in Grand Rapids, MI. Details: https://www.midwestreiconference.com/ And join RPOAM in Grand Rapids for our next Government Affairs Luncheon on November 11 where we'll be taking a post-election look at what Michigan's 2026 results could mean for housing policy, regulation, and advocacy in 2027. Details: https://www.rpoaonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2068374&group= Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Thinking about a move? Here are the things to know before moving to Grand Rapids that most people don't find out until they've already lived here. From surprising commute times to what your money really buys, this is the local's guide to getting settled the right way.⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS Introduction (0:00) Commute & Getting Around (0:30) Outdoor Life & Recreation (1:05) Biking Community (1:40) Flying In & Out: Gerald R. Ford Airport (2:23) Cost of Living (3:08) Final Thoughts (3:56)Grand Rapids Commute and Getting AroundOne of the biggest surprises for newcomers is just how far you can live from downtown Grand Rapids and still have an easy commute. In most major metro areas, thirty minutes barely gets you past the city limits. Here, that same thirty minutes can put you in a small town, on a few acres of land, or on a lake, and you are still a short drive from downtown. Average commute times run around 20 to 22 minutes, without the gridlock you would expect in Chicago, LA, or New York. That means buyers can often trade a slightly longer drive for more land and more house for their money.Outdoor Living Built Into Everyday LifeOutdoor access here is not just a weekend trip away; it is part of daily life. The Grand River runs straight through downtown and fills with steelhead and salmon every fall and spring, so fly fishing minutes from the office is completely normal. Add in dozens of inland lakes for boating, Lake Michigan beach towns like Grand Haven and Saugatuck about 45 minutes to an hour away, and wooded hiking trails at Millennium Park, Almont Park, and Provin Trails, and it is easy to see why so many transplants fall in love with the lifestyle here.A Bigger Biking Community Than You'd ExpectGrand Rapids has been ranked among the most bike-friendly cities in the country, and the trail network backs it up. The Grand River Greenway is on track to connect more than 80 miles from downtown all the way to Lake Michigan, with mountain bike systems offering over 100 miles of singletrack nearby. Group rides are easy to find and join, and they are one of the best ways to get to know the city and the surrounding areas.An Airport That Actually Makes Travel EasyGerald R. Ford International Airport offers nonstop service to more than 35 destinations across seven airlines, so a connecting flight often is not necessary. On a normal day, you can arrive about 45 minutes before boarding, move through security without a wait, and still have time for coffee before your flight, a very different experience than O'Hare or Atlanta.What to Know About Cost of LivingCost of living in Grand Rapids runs meaningfully below the national average, with groceries about 10 percent below average and utilities, healthcare, and transportation close to national norms. Housing is the area to watch. The average home sale price in Kent County is currently around $400,000, with homes selling in about six days on average, often above asking price. It is still far more affordable than Chicago, Denver, or the coasts, but it is no longer the deal it was a few years ago.If you are considering a move to Grand Rapids, the May Group at RE/MAX would love to help you plan it out and answer any questions along the way.Thinking about moving to Grand Rapids? Grab our free Relocation Guide: https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guideHave questions or want to talk more about a move to or around West Michigan? Contact The May Group at RE/MAX Grand Rapids Phone: (616) 330-2555  Email: info@marketgr.comFollow us for more Grand Rapids and West Michigan content: https://www.instagram.com/maygroupgr/#GrandRapidsRealEstate #WestMichiganRealEstate #MovingToMichigan

Joe Jensen sits down with Seth Williams, founder of REtipster.com and one of the early pioneers of the land investing niche. Seth shares how he got started in 2008 by buying underpriced parcels from tax-delinquent lists through direct mail, using only about $3,000 to buy vacant land for a few hundred dollars and resell it for two to three times more. He explains why the 2008 crash created unusual opportunities, how vacant land offered a lower-risk way to start in real estate, and why flipping land can be simpler than houses because there are fewer moving parts, no tenants, and no major repairs. The conversation also covers Seth's move into self storage, including how he bought land in 2021, went through rezoning, entitlement, planning, and construction, and built a facility in West Michigan that opened in August 2023. Seth breaks down why self storage gives him more long-term income potential and better tax write-offs than vacant land, while still being relatively hands-off when set up correctly. He also shares how he now funds land deals for other operators, why funding solves a major problem for land flippers, and how partnering with someone experienced can help newer investors avoid bad deals. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram REtipster.com

Today we're broadcasting with Family Promise of West Michigan as they held their annual Golf outing in hopes of raising funds to help fight homelessness in West Michigan. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks connected to Family Promise so we could hear about their mission. We were also joined by some of our great insiders to talk about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Lions win over the Saints as we were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about the positives and negatives they took from that win, talked about some of the playmakers, talked about the improvements they'd like to see in Thursday's game against the Bills, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about that big win for Michigan over Oklahoma, talked about the differences they noticed between games 1 and 2, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Jim Davis who is the Vice President of Strategic Growth for Family Promise of West Michigan. He joined us to talk about the issue of homelessness, told us what they do to help families in West Michigan, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Tenisa Frye, who is the CEO of Family Promise of West Michigan. She talked about the growth they've had since they started, talked about different ways they're helping people, told us about how many people need the help, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting with Family Promise of West Michigan as they held their annual Golf outing in hopes of raising funds to help fight homelessness in West Michigan. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks connected to Family Promise so we could hear about their mission. We were also joined by some of our great insiders to talk about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Lions win over the Saints as we were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about the positives and negatives they took from that win, talked about some of the playmakers, talked about the improvements they'd like to see in Thursday's game against the Bills, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about that big win for Michigan over Oklahoma, talked about the differences they noticed between games 1 and 2, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Jim Davis who is the Vice President of Strategic Growth for Family Promise of West Michigan. He joined us to talk about the issue of homelessness, told us what they do to help families in West Michigan, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He told us what he liked from the Lions win against the Saints, talked about the improvements he would like to see moving forward, talked about how the Coaching looked, and much more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about MSU Football beating Eastern over the weekend, talked about what they liked from the game as well as what needs to be improved, and much more. We were then joined by Greg Heeres who is one of our Lions insiders. He gave us his thoughts on how the Lions looked yesterday, talked about the weaknesses he noticed, and much more. In our final hour, Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan's win over Oklahoma. He and Huge talked about what impressed them in that game, talked about what still needs a little work, talked about how Bryce Underwood played, and much more. We were then joined by John Maakaron from the Detroit Sports Podcast. He and Huge talked about what they would like to see the Lions clean up before Thursday's game against the Bills, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Tenisa Frye, who is the CEO of Family Promise of West Michigan. She talked about the growth they've had since they started, talked about different ways they're helping people, told us about how many people need the help, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Jim Davis who is the Vice President of Strategic Growth for Family Promise of West Michigan. He joined us to talk about the issue of homelessness, told us what they do to help families in West Michigan, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan's win over Oklahoma. He and Huge talked about what impressed them in that game, talked about what still needs a little work, talked about how Bryce Underwood played, and much more. We were then joined by John Maakaron from the Detroit Sports Podcast. He and Huge talked about what they would like to see the Lions clean up before Thursday's game against the Bills, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Tenisa Frye, who is the CEO of Family Promise of West Michigan. She talked about the growth they've had since they started, talked about different ways they're helping people, told us about how many people need the help, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty joins the podcast after announcing that this is his final season with the Whitecaps. Also, Ben shares some recent Crooked Numbers, and Sam and Tyler give updates on the Minor League postseason picture and top Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula's promotion from Double-A to the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health care is not just a line item for employers, it's a defining force in whether a region can grow, attract talent, and stay competitive. From the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, we sit down with Rick Baker of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce to connect the dots between community investment and the health care systems that keep West Michigan working.We talk about what the Chamber actually does across 3,100 member businesses, then zoom in on what makes Grand Rapids “sticky” for graduates and early-career workers. Rick shares how quality-of-life investments and higher education partnerships help employers recruit and retain, and why hospitals and health systems are true community assets. We also explore the region's long-term goal of becoming a destination city for health care, including the growth of the Medical Mile and the role of major institutions like Corewell Health, Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, and the Van Andel Research Institute.Then we get candid about the toughest issue: rising health care costs and the real impact on employer benefits and workforce decisions. We close with a hopeful shift, discussing how COVID-era awareness accelerated more open conversations about mental health and why “above the neck” care must be aligned with physical health to support whole-person outcomes.Subscribe, share this conversation with someone who cares about Michigan health care, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Hour 1 - Copes and D-Pop discuss some of the biggest games across College Football over Labor Day Weekend including Michigan's strange win over West Michigan. The guys also discuss Aaron Donald not flying to Australia for the Week 1 matchup against the Niners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 - another addition of the NBA Grab Bag featuring the T-Rex burger challenge, plus Michigan's strange win over West Michigan. Later the guys go around the NFL and give their predictions for the 2026 season. Later Andrew Luck joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry's back with Mike Tomlin's message for Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald on the season after winning a Super Bowl. Sam Darnold as he broke down the Patriots. Davante Adams talked about playing in Australia. Bart Scott about what he expects from the Jets this season. Rob Saleh on the Jets defense he'll be facing. Brian Schottenheimer about facing Jaxson Dart. We heard from Bill Belichick as he was asked a lot of questions about Mike Lombardi. Mike Pereira talked about the ending of Western Michigan/Michigan.

Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain's Not Broken and the new Your Brain's Not Broken for Teens and Young Adults, for a practical and encouraging conversation about navigating life with ADHD. Tamara explains why ADHD is about far more than attention or hyperactivity, exploring its often-overlooked effects on emotions, motivation, executive function, and identity. She shares why teens with ADHD may develop several years behind their peers in executive functioning—and why parents need the courage to look at the child in front of them rather than measure them against conventional timelines. They also unpack Tamara's memorable four-quadrant framework for understanding motivation, from draining “yellow” tasks and anxiety-fueled “red” productivity to mindless “blue” downtime and the life-giving “green” experiences that genuinely recharge us. Along the way, Tamara offers practical strategies for procrastination, avoidance, time blindness, and helping teens build independence without shame. It's a hopeful conversation about understanding how an ADHD brain works, finding language for difficult struggles, and giving young people the time and tools they need to flourish. Learn more about Dr. Rosier here! Get her book here! ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during  their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast  and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65. Active Skin Repair - Don't forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours  with code 1000hours Ka'Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Hey Polo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/1000hours or use code 1000HOURS and get 40% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short-Term Rental Investing in Today's Market Short-term rental investing has changed faster than almost any other real estate strategy, and the rules that made deals work in 2021 are actively losing money in 2026. This panel was recorded live at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, where moderator Jeremy Garcia sat down with three operators who have been through the regulatory grinder: commercial investor and broker Charlie Kao, Michigan short-term rental attorney Katie Johnson, and designer and vacation rental investor Sarah Doane. They cover market selection, Michigan zoning and deed restrictions, what actually separates a profitable Airbnb from one that is just getting by, and where the real opportunities sit now that the easy money is gone. About the Panel Charlie Kao is an investor, broker, and principal at Twin Oaks Capital with more than twenty years in short-term rentals and hospitality real estate. An early Airbnb adopter, he now operates across five states including Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia, and provides consulting, brokerage, and feasibility studies to owners and investors. Katie Johnson is a Michigan real estate attorney and founder of Katie Johnson PLC and STR Law. She advises short-term rental owners nationwide on asset protection, zoning, and compliance, and helps long-term landlords with lease drafting and risk management. She is also an active investor who owns and manages roughly eleven properties in Southwest Michigan. Sarah Glidewell is an interior designer and vacation rental investor with more than a decade of design experience. Since 2019 she has focused on designing short-term rentals built around guest experience, and she invests in rural lake and river markets in Michigan and Upstate New York alongside her husband. Jeremy Garcia moderated the panel. He operates short-term rentals and a boutique hotel in the Muskegon market. What We Cover in This Episode How to evaluate a short-term rental market when regulation is unsettled Why highly regulated markets can be safer than unregulated ones Michigan short-term rental case law and why owners are not automatically grandfathered Deed restrictions, title work, and the covenant language that shuts operators down The Park Township ban, the ongoing federal lawsuit, and what it means for other municipalities What happened when three of four short-term rentals were shut down by regulation Using 1031 exchanges to move out of markets that turn hostile Whether the short-term rental market is actually oversaturated How to read AirDNA data without drawing the wrong conclusion Rising costs, shrinking margins, and the shift in Airbnb guest fees Bringing cleaning in-house and what it does to cleaning cost per turn Using AI for guest messaging and after-hours support Guest avatar selection and how it drives every design decision Which amenities actually produce return, including hot tub revenue data Hedging seasonality with year-round amenities in cold weather markets Short-term rental tax strategy, depreciation, and offsetting outside income The luxury design gap that most operators are ignoring Working with municipalities: grassroots campaigns, local counsel, and goodwill with neighbors The biggest mistakes each panelist made and what they cost Key Insight Sarah Glidewell and her husband had four fully operational short-term rentals in Michigan when the state pushed regulation down to the local level. Over two years, three of the four were shut down. They 1031 exchanged all of them into new properties, and every one sold for over asking price within the first week on the market. They did not lose money. They lost time, and they lost the compounding. Her takeaway: she now buys nothing without legal review first, and she deliberately targets markets that are already regulated. Why This Episode Matters If you are underwriting a short-term rental in an unregulated market because it looks like open runway, this panel gives you the case law and the operator experience explaining why that assumption can cost you the asset. It also gives you a concrete answer on saturation, on which amenities produce measurable revenue lift, and on what a professionalized short-term rental operation actually looks like now that mom-and-pop listings no longer compete. Find Out More Charlie Kao Website: twinoakscap.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charliekao Instagram: @charlesckao YouTube: Twin Oaks Capital Katie Johnson Websites: strlaw.com and katiejohnsonplc.com Podcast: STR Law Instagram Sarah Glidewell Instagram Jeremy Garcia Website: bookdreamstay.com Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference This panel was recorded live at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. The 2027 conference is scheduled for May 20 and 21, 2027. If you want a full two days of sessions like this one, plus direct access to the operators, investors and attorneys actually doing this work in the Midwest, put it on your calendar now. Details and registration at midwestreiconference.com. Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

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This weekend on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, we're taking you to a summer conference in West Michigan. The Maranatha Bible Conference attendees asked their Bible questions and Michael is joined by Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Cisco Cotto to answer them. Grab your Bible and join us for a special pre-recorded Open Line. Mentioned resources:Open Line LiveSummit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027 Chosen People Ministries free giftFEBC podcastMoody Bible Commentary September/October thank you gift:The Bible: A Book like No Other by Mike Fabarez Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Kitchen Table Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/openline/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Scott Tolley, Director, Golf Relations | Folds of Honor, Tournament Director | Folds of Honor Collegiate, Jack Nicklaus & the Nicklaus Family Office, in Grand Haven at American Dunes, Michigan, over the next several days. Welcome, Scott, Sara. Please remind the Michigan business community about Folds of Honor? The Folds of Honor Collegiate has grown into a nationally visible event. From a business and community perspective, what does hosting a tournament of this caliber mean for West Michigan? The tournament brings together major corporate sponsors, top college programs, and national television coverage. What makes this event attractive to business partners and sponsors? Last year's tournament reached nearly one million viewers through Golf Channel broadcasts and replays. How does that kind of exposure help Folds of Honor, the participating schools, and the Michigan business community? The event has expanded to include both men's and women's competition, 27 teams, and some of the top programs in college golf. What have you learned about building and sustaining an event that continues to grow? Beyond the tournament itself, the real mission is providing educational opportunities for families of fallen or disabled military members and first responders. Why is that mission important for businesses and organizations that choose to invest in this event? Folds of Honor Collegiate Ready for its Fifth Edition Elite Field of 15 Men's Teams, 12 Women's Teams compete Sept. 7-9 at American Dunes, with 18 hours of live coverage on Golf Channel. College-Am held Sept. 6 GRAND HAVEN, Mich. – The fifth annual Folds of Honor Collegiate will be hosted September 6-9 at Jack Nicklaus-designed American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Mich. This year's tournament will again feature 15 men's teams and 12 women's teams, with a field made up of elite Division I talent, a Division II qualifier, the Service Academies, and two Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). After being one of the most watched college tournaments of 2025, Golf Channel will again broadcast the Collegiate live over 18 hours. Rebroadcasts of the competition will also be aired. Last year's Collegiate reached nearly one million viewers across 12 live & replay telecasts, one of the largest unique audiences for an NCAA golf tournament on Golf Channel in 2025. All Times ET Golf Channel Live Broadcast Golf Channel First Re-Airs (subject to change) Monday, September 7 9:30am-12:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm 12:30-3:30pm; 9:00pm-12:00am Tuesday, September 8 9:30am-12:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm 12:30-3:30pm; 10:00pm-1:00am Wednesday, September 9 11:30am-2:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm 8:30-11:30pm; 12:30-3:30am About Folds of Honor Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school, and post-graduate work, including a master's degree, doctorate, or professional program....

The guys recap the series against Los Angeles, Lakeland's home schedule ends and a familiar name in West Michigan moves on, and the group in Lakeland is going to be fun to watch in the future. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TigersMinorLeagueReport Join the Patreon-https://www.patreon.com/TigersMinorLeagueReport Twitter: Tigers Minor League Report Show Email: tigersmlreport@gmail.com Paypal Donate: TMLR Donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitTigersMinorLeagueReport/ Support the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy and Marcia Hekman have been married for 57 years, but only have 12 children (and 39 grandkids) to show for it! They now lead The Grand Awakening, a nonprofit with the goal of calling the Church of West Michigan to revival, leading to another Great Spiritual Awakening. After graduation from MIT and GWU Law School, Randy served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and then was a Probate-Juvenile Court Judge for 15 years before leaving the bench to serve various roles in the Christian nonprofit world. Prior to the birth of their firstborn, Marcia taught at Thomas Jefferson High School in Northern Virginia. Since then, she has been an awesome fulltime mother of their growing family. She also is a gifted artist and an incredible evangelist, wholeheartedly sharing the Gospel with many who don't yet know Jesus. In this podcast, Marcia shares how she came to faith in Christ many years ago and the joy she continues to have in sharing the Gospel with others. She then relates how all of us can tell others about Jesus and His incredible offer of salvation and a personal relationship with God. Finally, Randy and Marcia share how a recent trip to McDonalds for breakfast resulted in two folks placing their faith in Jesus. Amazing how God orchestrated all that!

Most real estate investors spend decades building their portfolios. Very few have a plan for what happens when it's time to step back. Whether the goal is passing assets to family, bringing in a successor, or simply having choices later in life, succession is rarely just a financial question. The relationship dynamics, unspoken assumptions, and fear of hard conversations are what cause most transitions to fail. In this episode, Elizabeth Ledoux, founder of The Transition Strategists, breaks down why only about a third of businesses successfully transition to the next generation, what the other two-thirds get wrong, and how to build a transition roadmap that actually works for real estate investors and family business owners. About Elizabeth Ledoux Elizabeth Ledoux is the founder of The Transition Strategists and creator of the Transition 3.0 methodology. She has spent more than 30 years helping family and private business owners navigate succession, with a focus on the relationship challenges that cause most transitions to fail. Her firm's Evolve program has helped clients achieve a succession success rate of over 90%, compared to a national average of roughly 33%. Elizabeth began her career as a petroleum engineer before founding multiple businesses and moving into strategy consulting. She is co-author of three books including the award-winning "It's a Journey: The MUST-HAVE Roadmap to Successful Succession Planning," and host of the Business Transition Roadmap podcast. What We Cover in This Episode Why investors default to lawyers and CPAs first and what they miss by doing so Transition 1.0: building a secret succession plan that no one knows about until the owner dies Transition 2.0: telling people what will happen, but still top-down with no co-creation Transition 3.0: building the roadmap together, with the transitioner always as the driver Why strategies fail when people are not engaged: "Strategies don't work when people don't execute" The fear that keeps owners silent: what happens when you tell people you are thinking about leaving Why outside facilitators unlock conversations that families cannot have on their own The real reason a son said he wanted a job in the family business, and what he actually wanted A real estate disaster: how an undisclosed will nearly destroyed a mother-son relationship, required three separate valuations, and generated enormous legal bills A real estate success: how one developer's family divided a hotel, spa, senior living, and development portfolio equally among three children and built a functioning board together Why "people don't live up to your expectations, they only live up to their commitments" The Evolve program: a 12-month flat-rate roadmap process and what it covers When to start: why earlier is better and how Elizabeth ran her own succession roadmap years before she found her successor The hub model: how The Transition Strategists coordinates with your existing CPA and attorney without replacing them How to set up a board for a family-owned real estate business and why it is a practice, not just a structure What the 73-year-old single-family portfolio owner should do first Key Insight Elizabeth described a father who believed he had everything handled. His son was running the operating company. The will was prepared. In his mind, it was all set. When he died unexpectedly, his wife, who had never been involved in the business, took over out of fear. She was the primary owner and had no context for what the plan was supposed to be. The son had to sue his own mother to preserve the business. He won, and was able to buy her out. But the cost was three separate valuations at roughly $20,000 each, significant legal fees, and a family relationship that took years to partially repair. The father thought he was protecting everyone. What he was actually doing was protecting himself from a difficult conversation. Why This Episode Matters Real estate investors pour years into building portfolios but most have no transition plan that accounts for the human side. The legal and tax structures can be perfectly designed and still fail if the people involved have not agreed to their roles or do not understand the plan. Investors with family members, partners, or staff who will inherit, buy in, or step up need to start this process well before it is urgent. This episode gives a clear framework for doing that, with real examples from real estate families who got it right and families who did not. Find Out More Website: https://www.transitionstrategists.com Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Thinking about moving to Grand Rapids but don't want to give up lake life? Here's the truth about how close you can actually get to Lake Michigan without leaving the Grand Rapids area, plus the best lakeshore towns to check out for a day trip, weekend getaway, or your next move.⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS Introduction (0:00) Saugatuck & Douglas (0:55) Holland, Michigan (1:42) Grand Haven (2:22) Spring Lake (2:56) Muskegon (3:28) Final Thoughts (4:04)Grand Rapids is known for its art, culture, and outdoor recreation, but sometimes you need a break from the city and a little lake air. The good news is that some of the best lakeshore towns in Michigan are only 30 to 45 minutes away, which makes them perfect for a weekend escape or even a full-time move.Saugatuck & Douglas are about 40 minutes from Grand Rapids and known for art galleries, boutique shopping, and standout restaurants like The Butler, The Southerner, and Bowdie's in Saugatuck, plus Everyday People Cafe in Douglas. Don't miss Oval Beach, one of the best beaches in the Midwest, or Saugatuck Dunes State Park.Holland, Michigan is about 35 minutes away and one of our favorites. Known for its Dutch heritage, the Tulip Time festival, windmills, gardens, and Lake Macatawa, Holland also has a picture-perfect downtown and great food at spots like Butch's Dry Dock, Boatwerks Waterfront, and Alpenrose.Grand Haven, about 40 minutes from Grand Rapids, is a classic summer town with sandy beaches, a historic lighthouse, and a charming boardwalk. Catch the sunset at Grand Haven State Park and grab dinner at Snug Harbor along the Grand River.Spring Lake, roughly 35 minutes away, is nestled between Spring Lake and the Grand River and perfect for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Explore the historic waterfront district and stop by Arcadia Brewing Company.Muskegon, about 45 minutes out, is up and coming with something for everyone, from the Lake Shore Museum Center to the boardwalk and Pere Marquette Park. Local favorites include Lake House Waterfront Grill and The Deck.Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or considering a permanent move to the lakeshore, these West Michigan towns offer a great escape without straying too far from Grand Rapids.Looking for homes in these lakeshore communities? Browse listings here: https://marketgrandrapids.com/buy/communities/real-estate-for-sale-grand-haven/Thinking about relocating to Grand Rapids or the lakeshore? Grab our free Relocation Guide: https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guideHave questions or want to talk more about a move to or around West Michigan? Contact The May Group at RE/MAX Grand Rapids Phone: (616) 330-2555  Email: info@marketgr.comFollow us for more Grand Rapids and West Michigan content: https://www.instagram.com/maygroupgr/#GrandRapidsRealEstate #WestMichiganRealEstate #MovingToMichigan

In Part Two of this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, continue sharing the story of his recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident. Lorraine reflects on the uncertainty of those first days, the emotional reactions from health care professionals who saw Lincoln walking and talking again, and the coordinated care he received across Corewell Health in Southwest and West Michigan. Lincoln's recovery continued through rehabilitation and weeks of speech, memory and neurotherapy. They also share the important roles two Good Samaritans, a 911 dispatcher, first responders and health care teams played in Lincoln's survival and recovery. Just six weeks after the accident, Lincoln was able to leave for his study-abroad experience, an outcome that once seemed far from certain. Hear Lincoln and Lorraine reflect on the people who helped save his life, the care that helped him recover and the gratitude their family carries with them today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part Two of this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, continue sharing the story of his recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident. Lorraine reflects on the uncertainty of those first days, the emotional reactions from health care professionals who saw Lincoln walking and talking again, and the coordinated care he received across Corewell Health in Southwest and West Michigan. Lincoln's recovery continued through rehabilitation and weeks of speech, memory and neurotherapy. They also share the important roles two Good Samaritans, a 911 dispatcher, first responders and health care teams played in Lincoln's survival and recovery. Just six weeks after the accident, Lincoln was able to leave for his study-abroad experience, an outcome that once seemed far from certain. Hear Lincoln and Lorraine reflect on the people who helped save his life, the care that helped him recover and the gratitude their family carries with them today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Strongholds: Spiritual Battles & Victory Stephanie and Gale dive into 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 to uncover what strongholds are and how we break them. Drawing from biblical examples, they share practical ways to overcome the spiritual strongholds that hold us back. Join them as they explore the path to freedom.  You can break your stronghold through Christ!To donate to the ministry of Spiritual Care Consultants, please visit:  www.DonateToSCC.com   or visit:  www.SpiritualCareConsultants.com

Michelle shares her granddaughter's lead poisoning story, provides tips, and emphasizes resources for families struggling with (affected by? Or dealing with) lead poisoning. Michelle is a parent ambassador with the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan.LDA's Healthy Children Project thanks our podcast co-sponsors Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan and the Ecology Center. Tracy Gregoire, LDA's HCP Director, chats with guest speakers Jameela Maun, Michelle Eason, and Meli Garcia. 

Recapping the Tigers road trip woes in Pittsburgh and Kansas City Erie's power surge continues West Michigan is keeping Great Lakes at bay as they look to secure a playoff spot. Support the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De tweede Amerika-reis van Harmen naar zijn familie in West-Michigan verliep minder soepel dan hij had gehoopt. De verdeeldheid tussen de familieleden onderling blijkt groter dan ooit, maar ook Harmen zelf vindt het steeds moeilijker om nog in 'het midden' te blijven. Is hij niet zelf inmiddels flink aan het mee polariseren terwijl hij juist het tegenovergestelde van plan was? Met deze en andere vragen rijdt hij naar het kleine huisje aan de dijk voor een tweede ontmoeting met polarisatie-expert Bart Brandsma. Net als in het eerste seizoen heeft Bart de podcast weer aandachtig beluisterd en gaat hij (opnieuw) proberen Harmen op het juiste spoor te zetten in zijn zoektocht naar verbinding in tijden van polarisatie. Deze podcast kwam tot stand met steun van het Fonds Bijzondere Journalistieke Projecten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, High School Football, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show with an interview that Matt Shepard had with Detroit Lions Linebacker Jimmy Rolder about getting ready for the regular season to start. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us an update on Michigan Football and Basketball. Throughout our second hour, we were joined in studio by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, he and Huge talked all about our Detroit Tigers and the year that could've been. They gave their thoughts on how the Tigers were playing up until they traded Skubal and Mize, talked about how they've been playing since, talked about Scott Harris giving up on the season, talked about what the Tigers should've done this season to give them a chance of getting to the World Series, talked about when the Tigers will be contenders again, and much more. Throughout our final hour, we were joined in studio by Buck Geno who calls High School Football games for our flagship station 96.1 the Game in West Michigan. During that time, he and Huge previewed the upcoming football season for all eight divisions in High School Football, talked about some of the teams that they think will have a big year, talked about some of the stand-out players from around the state, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Throughout our final hour, we were joined in studio by Buck Geno who calls High School Football games for our flagship station 96.1 the Game in West Michigan. During that time, he and Huge previewed the upcoming football season for all eight divisions in High School Football, talked about some of the teams that they think will have a big year, talked about some of the stand-out players from around the state, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recapping the Tigers road trip woes in Pittsburgh and Kansas City Erie's power surge continues West Michigan is keeping Great Lakes at bay as they look to secure a playoff spot. Support the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we explore how Grand Rapids Tech Week has become one of the region's premier celebrations of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Right Place, shares how this annual event brings together thousands of attendees, hundreds of companies, and industry leaders to showcase the technologies shaping our future. From artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to hands-on experiences for students and community members, Tech Week highlights the exciting advancements happening right here in West Michigan. The conversation also explores how The Right Place supports economic growth, attracts global businesses to the region, and helps create a vibrant community where innovation can thrive. Join us as we discuss the impact of technology on our daily lives, the opportunities available during Tech Week, and why Grand Rapids continues to be a destination for forward-thinking businesses and talent.

Self-storage is one of the most misunderstood asset classes in commercial real estate. Most investors assume it's a simple, low-complexity play. Ryan Gibson built it into a billion-dollar operation by treating it like anything but. As Co-Founder and President of Spartan Investment Group, Ryan has organized over $1 billion in capital across 90 facilities and 7 million square feet in 15 states, ranking Spartan as the 29th largest self-storage operator in the country. In this episode, he breaks down the market selection framework, operational systems, and ancillary revenue strategies that separate serious operators from everyone else in the space. About Ryan Gibson Ryan Gibson is Co-Founder and President of Spartan Investment Group, the 29th largest self-storage operator in the United States. He has organized over $1 billion in capital across 90 facilities and 7 million square feet in 15 states. Before real estate, Ryan was a commercial airline pilot. He applies aviation's checklist-driven, risk-first discipline to every aspect of how Spartan evaluates deals and operates properties. He is also co-host of the Passive Income Pilots podcast. What We Cover in This Episode How aviation checklists and go/no-go decision-making translate directly to real estate underwriting The Swiss cheese model of risk stacking and why deals fail for multiple reasons, never just one How to identify the right moment to set the parking brake and walk away from a deal Why Ryan avoids hyped markets and what he looks for in lesser-known markets instead Specific markets with strong fundamentals: Lincoln NE, Northwest Arkansas, coastal South Carolina, coastal Georgia, and markets near military bases and universities The market structure insight that led Ryan to self-storage: 70% mom-and-pop ownership, 10% REIT, and the aggregation opportunity in between How renting his own storage unit during a home renovation changed Ryan's entire investment focus The fish-in-the-middle strategy: buying mom-and-pops, aggregating, and positioning for an eventual institutional exit Spartan's current portfolio (90 stores, $1B AUM) and growth target of 300 stores The virtual manager kiosk system: how one store manager can run five facilities remotely How Spartan's distributed team opens East Coast and West Coast stores outside normal office hours AI voice technology running the after-hours call center, and why it performs as well as their former offshore team How 65% of bookings happen through the kiosk screen with less than 10% face-to-face The tenant insurance captive: how Spartan adds $70,000 to $80,000 in NOI on property takeover, worth over $1 million in valuation at a six cap Why U-Haul partnerships are no longer worth the labor cost How to register every property for cell phone tower placement and generate triple-net lease income Leverage thresholds by deal type and why fixed-rate debt is non-negotiable How Ryan uses Claude AI connected to Spartan's data warehouse to cut 50 monthly investor updates from 80 hours to 7 hours Key Insight Ryan discovered self-storage the way most people discover something that changes everything: by accident. He was renting a unit during a home renovation that stretched from five months to a year and a half. When the landlord raised his rent 20%, he tracked the owner down to complain. The owner told him he had 500 units, raised rents 20% after six months, and nobody ever moved out. Ryan did the math on the spot. That one conversation reoriented his entire investment career. Today Spartan owns 90 facilities. It started with a $20 monthly bump on a unit full of stuff he probably should have thrown away. Why This Episode Matters Self-storage is often treated as a set-it-and-forget-it asset, but Ryan's framework shows it rewards operators who understand demand dynamics, leverage discipline, and operational integration at scale. Investors considering the asset class will come away with specific market criteria, a concrete underwriting framework, and a realistic picture of how scale changes the economics. The tenant insurance captive alone is a revenue strategy most real estate investors have never encountered and can apply immediately on their next acquisition. Find Out More Website: https://spartan-investors.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomepilots/videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpartanInvestmentGroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spartaninvestmentgroup/ Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Angel Cepeda's walk off single in the bottom of the ninth inning propelled South Bend to a 3-2 win Sunday over West Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josiah Hartshorn made a bit of South Bend Cubs' history Saturday night, as South Bend came from behind to edge West Michigan 4-3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs win 7-5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a full studio today. Devon O'Reilly gives us an inside look at what it was actually like inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library during Tuesday night's Dearborn City Council meeting while far-right agitators and local counter-protesters gathered outside.  We talk about how the Dearborn community stood together and stood strong, why hate-driven political stunts ultimately fail to gain traction here, and how local solidarity continues to win out. Plus, Jer and Norris talk some Michigan politics to analyze Jocelyn Benson's pick of Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks for Lieutenant Governor — and why West Michigan representation and legislative experience matter on the 2026 ticket.  And, if you abandon your longtime political party over one thing, forgetting everything else — did you ever believe in it? Or were you really a one-issue voter the whole time? As always, be sure to share the show with a friend. Feedback dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail at 313-789-3211.

South Bend pitching can't seal the deal on Thursday night as West Michigan takes a 5-2 win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend could not produce anything of note offensively Wednesday night, suffering a 9-0 shutout loss to West Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs win 5-1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber sit down with Tracy Smaldino, a burn survivor, trauma survivor, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and founder of Trauma Rock Stars™.

There were call-ups, disappointments and more over the weekend for the Tigers but they roll to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. West Michigan looks to go back to the postseason and the SeaWolves cruise in Hartford. Support the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were call-ups, disappointments and more over the weekend for the Tigers but they roll to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. West Michigan looks to go back to the postseason and the SeaWolves cruise in Hartford. Support the show: https://bit.ly/TMLRDonate2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most real estate investors evaluate deals. Ben Kahle evaluates the people running them. As CEO and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a private equity firm with more than $500 million in assets under management, Ben has spent 11 years building a rigorous operator due diligence process that puts people above property. In this episode, he breaks down how Wellings vets commercial real estate sponsors, what their 28-step due diligence process actually looks for, and where investors consistently misjudge risk by focusing on the asset instead of the operator behind it. About Ben Kahle Ben Kahle is the CEO and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a private equity firm with more than $500 million in assets under management and over $225 million in investor equity across 1,100+ investors. He joined the firm as a $12-an-hour intern in 2015, became a partner in 2019, and now leads the company's investment strategy and operator due diligence process. Wellings invests as a joint venture equity provider in multifamily, mobile home parks, self-storage, and industrial assets, with a minimum check size of $4 to $5 million per deal. What We Cover in This Episode Why Wellings Capital thinks of itself as a people business, not a real estate business The core investing principle: a great operator in a mediocre market beats a mediocre operator in a great market How Wellings uses a 28-step due diligence process to evaluate commercial real estate sponsors What incentive structures for onsite managers and asset managers reveal about operator quality Why track record analysis requires cycle context, not just raw performance numbers How Wellings verifies operator financial strength using personal financial statements, tax returns, and Trepp Why Wellings shifted from LP investing to joint venture equity provider three years ago The control rights Wellings negotiates: forced sales, manager removal, and CapEx draw control The 80/20 (or 90/10) reality of deal and sponsor quality in today's market The "death by Google" screening method for surfacing sponsor red flags fast The cockroach test: why one visible problem usually means more you cannot see Third-party resources for investor due diligence: Invest Clearly, 506 Group, Private Investor Club How Ben's team is using AI to analyze deals and run due diligence workflows Key Insight Ben Kahle draws a line most investors never make explicit: he would rather put capital into a mediocre deal in a mediocre market with a great operator than into an outstanding property with a mediocre one. That conviction runs all the way down to the onsite property manager's bonus structure. Wellings wants to see incentives tied directly to NOI, occupancy, and collections before they commit a dollar. After reviewing more than 1,100 deals in a single year, Ben says operator quality is the variable that explains most of the outcomes, good and bad. Why This Episode Matters If you are placing capital with a sponsor or evaluating any deal led by someone else, this episode gives you a concrete framework for what to look for and what to walk away from. Ben covers the process, the red flags, and the specific tools he uses in plain terms that any investor can apply regardless of check size. Find Out More Website: https://www.wellingscapital.com Free resources on mobile home parks and self-storage: https://www.wellingscapital.com/resources Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

With three weeks left until the postseason, Brendan King and Tyler Reidy start to look ahead. That begins with this week's homestand against West Michigan. BK talks to Chicago Cubs defensive coordinator Dai Dai Otaka in the clubhouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking about East Grand Rapids? Amazing schools, walkable streets, and Reeds Lake views come with a real price premium and limited inventory. Here are the honest pros and cons before you buy.What This Video CoversIn this video, local realtor Abby Cribbs breaks down the honest pros and cons of living in East Grand Rapids: what locals love (top-rated schools, walkability, Gaslight Village, Reeds Lake, and a short commute to downtown Grand Rapids) and what they don't always mention (the price premium, older homes, low inventory, and higher property taxes). By the end, you'll know exactly what you're trading off, and whether it's worth it for you.Who This Is ForThis is especially helpful for families weighing top schools against home size, buyers comparing East Grand Rapids to Ada, Cascade, or Forest Hills, and anyone relocating to West Michigan who wants a straight answer instead of just the highlights.Timestamps0:00 — Introduction 0:35 — Why everyone wants to live in East Grand Rapids 1:22 — Walkability (Gaslight Village, Reeds Lake) 2:02 — Community and top-rated schools 2:17 — The real downsides (price, lot size, taxes) 3:03 — Older homes and limited inventory 3:40 — Who East Grand Rapids suits best 4:18 — Closing thoughtsIf you're thinking about moving in or to West Michigan, our team would love to help. Subscribe for more honest neighborhood breakdowns, and if there's another area you'd like covered next, drop it in the comments below.

Property management accounting problems rarely announce themselves. They build quietly, through reconciliation shortcuts, commingled funds, and data spread across systems that were never designed to talk to each other. By the time the damage shows up in a report, the decisions based on bad numbers have already been made. In this episode, Mo Hussein, CEO of Balanced Asset Solutions, breaks down why property management accounting systems break as portfolios grow, what bad data is actually costing operators, and how the next generation of AI tools is changing what oversight looks like at scale. About Mo Hussein Mo Hussein is the CEO and founder of Balanced Asset Solutions, a CPA-led consulting firm specializing in property management accounting, software optimization, and operational performance. Before founding BAS, Mo held roles at AppFolio and Yardi, giving him a front-row view of how these systems are built, where they get misused, and what breaks when operators scale without the right controls. He is also building PropStrata, an AI-powered platform designed to sit on top of property management systems and unify data, automate workflows, and surface operational bottlenecks across the tools operators are already using. What We Cover in This Episode Why property management accounting breaks as portfolios grow The difference between a system of record and a system of action Why AppFolio, Yardi, and RealPage are built differently than QuickBooks and when each is appropriate What "source of truth" means in property management and why most operators get it wrong Why operating off bank accounts or Excel instead of your PM software creates serious risk How commingled funds and weak accounting controls open the door to embezzlement Trust accounting compliance requirements and the regulatory exposure of getting it wrong What legacy property management software does well and where AI is creating the gap How PropStrata is building a layer that sits above systems of record to standardize data and automate repetitive workflows Why verticalized AI built for real estate will outperform general AI tools in this space What automating the eviction dossier process looks like at 1,000 units What property management operations could look like in three to five years Key Insight Mo makes a point that most operators don't want to hear: embezzlement in property management is more common than people think, and weak accounting controls are the reason. When funds get commingled, reconciliations get skipped, and permissions aren't set correctly, the exposure isn't just financial sloppiness. It's a direct invitation to fraud. Proper trust accounting guardrails in platforms like AppFolio and Yardi aren't just good practice. In states like California, they're a regulatory requirement, and operating outside them can cost you your broker license. Why This Episode Matters If your reports can't explain what caused a change in performance, you are making decisions with incomplete information. Mo's framework for treating your property management software as the actual source of truth for every operational and financial decision is one of the clearest articulations of this problem we've had on the show. If you're growing a portfolio and still reconciling in Excel or running financials out of QuickBooks, this episode is a direct challenge to how you're operating. Find Out More Website: https://www.balancedassetsolutions.com PropStrata: https://www.propstrata.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedyhussein/ Instagram: @balancedassetsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Balanced-Asset-Solutions/100072508757757/ Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Most real estate operators say they're using AI. Very few have built their entire company around it. In this episode, Neal Bawa, CEO of Grocapitus, breaks down the four-phase process his 20-person team used over the past 18 months to become what he calls an AI-first real estate company. From getting every employee certified on custom GPTs in phase one, to building proprietary web-hosted dashboards that pull live data from seven different property management systems in phase four, Neal is specific about what they built, what tools they used, how much it cost, and what it actually changed about how they operate. If you want to know what implementing AI at the company level looks like in practice, this is the episode. About Neal Bawa Neal Bawa is the CEO of Grocapitus and MultifamilyU, where he manages a $436 million AI-powered portfolio across 25 projects in 11 states. Known as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, Neal has built one of the most data-driven operations in the real estate industry and has made more than 300 podcast appearances sharing that framework with investors. His free investor education platform at MultifamilyU has tens of thousands of subscribers and runs eight webinars per year at no cost. What We Cover in This Episode What it actually means to declare your company AI-first and what changed internally at Grocapitus when they did How Neal tied AI adoption to compensation, bonuses, and continued employment — the carrot and stick system that drove company-wide adoption Phase one: getting every employee certified on ChatGPT and building 300 custom GPTs in four months Phase two: connecting Zoom, Slack, Asana, and Google Drive through native integrations and Zapier to automate meeting workflows Phase three: why they moved to Claude for rent comps, underwriting, and web scraping — and why ChatGPT couldn't do the job How Claude Code differs from Claude Chat and Claude Cowork, and why that distinction matters for automation Phase four: turning every employee into a programmer using GitHub Codespaces — no coding knowledge required How they built a proprietary MySQL dashboard that pulls live data from seven different property management systems simultaneously Why 99% of property managers are not compliant with the industry standard of three phone calls and three text messages to every lead — and how Neal can now see this in real time across his entire portfolio How AI affected headcount — no layoffs, but three to four open requisitions closed and employees working an average of one to one and a half hours less per day Phase five on the horizon: AI handling 100% of incoming calls at their properties Neal's plan to offer this dashboard-building capability to the top 50 property management companies in the US Why Haiku outperforms Sonnet for teams that keep running out of Claude tokens Neal's interest rate prediction through the end of 2026 Key Insight Neal makes a claim that should stop most operators cold: 99% of leads at managed properties do not receive three phone calls and three text messages, the industry standard for lead follow-up. Most don't even get a second call. For years, this was invisible — property managers self-reported compliance, and nobody could verify it. Neal's phase four dashboard changes that. For the first time, he can walk into a Monday morning meeting and show every property manager exactly where they rank against each other, how long they take to respond to a lead, and how many of their leads are being processed correctly. He doesn't have to say a word. The data does it. Why This Episode Matters Neal isn't describing what AI might do for real estate someday. He's describing what his 20-person team built in the last 18 months, with zero consultants hired, on $25 per month Claude accounts. The playbook he lays out — phased adoption, compensation tied to AI competency, tools connected in sequence — is something any operator can start applying at their own scale. If you're still thinking of AI as a tool you use occasionally rather than a system your company runs on, this episode draws a clear line between those two approaches. Find Out More Website: https://www.grocapitus.com Free Investor Club (always free, 8 webinars per year): https://multifamilyu.com/club Location Magic eBook: https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/ Physical Book: https://multifamilyu.com/book Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

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Doron Levi arrived in the United States at 20 years old with no money, no network, and no safety net. Born in Israel, raised in Africa, he showed up in America and built three service businesses from scratch — scaling each one from zero to a profitable exit — before pivoting into real estate development with no prior industry experience. In this episode, Doron traces that arc from carpet cleaning to a multi-million commercial conversion, and breaks down the business principles that drove every step: building the right team, doing right by people, and treating real estate the same way he treated every other business he built. About Doron Levi Doron Levi is a real estate developer, investor, and entrepreneur who has led more than $70 million in multifamily, commercial, and redevelopment projects. Before real estate, he built and exited three service companies, the last of which operated in four states with 47 employees and contracts with national brands including Starbucks, FedEx, and Barnes & Noble. He skipped fix-and-flip entirely and started his real estate career as a developer, completing a 25-unit ground-up project as his first deal. What We Cover in This Episode How Doron built his first business — a carpet cleaning company — from $350,000 in debt to a profitable exit with 14 employees and over $1 million in annual revenue Why recurring revenue and customer relationships were the foundation of every business he built How he scaled a disaster restoration company to $3.2 million in revenue with 63 insurance company contracts Why he pivoted to commercial clients and what made commercial service businesses easier to scale than residential The loss of his father that triggered a complete pivot — and how he recognized he had become the absent parent he'd lost Why he entered real estate as a developer rather than starting with fix-and-flip The warehouse deal: how he bought a half-block of warehouse, subdivided it, sold half for what he paid for the whole thing, and used the proceeds to fund a 25-unit ground-up development How he built the 25-unit complex in 12 months on an 18-month loan and stabilized it to 100% occupancy in under 4 months How a $3.5 million build became a $7.2 million asset through refinancing and appreciation The proxy buyer strategy he used to reacquire the other half of the warehouse without tipping off the seller A $3 million acquisition and $8.5 million renovation of a historic building converted to senior assisted living — now appraised at over $30 million Why Doron treats real estate as a business with four pillars: operations, financials, HR, and sales How he finds the right people and what he means when he says "your vibe attracts your tribe" Leadership accountability: why he looks in the mirror first when something goes wrong How his team is building a multi-agent AI system using Claude Code to handle acquisitions and operations with minimal human oversight Key Insight Doron's first real estate deal was not a duplex or a fix-and-flip. He bought a half-block warehouse, subdivided it, and sold half for exactly what he paid for the entire parcel — effectively acquiring the remaining half for free. He then used those proceeds as the down payment on a construction loan, built a 25-unit multifamily complex in 12 months, stabilized it to full occupancy in under four months, and refinanced his capital back out before the construction loan expired. The same asset that cost $3.5 million to build is now worth $7.2 million. He then used a proxy buyer to reacquire the half he'd sold and built that out as well. Why This Episode Matters Doron never took a real estate course, attended a mastermind, or started small. He applied the same four business pillars he had used to build and sell three companies — operations, financials, people, and sales — to development, and treated the asset class as a business problem to be solved. For investors who feel stuck between knowing the theory and knowing how to execute at scale, this episode makes a clear case for what business fundamentals actually look like when applied to real estate. Find Out More Instagram: @doronlevirei Website: doronlevi.io YouTube: @DoronLeviREI Facebook: doron.levi.2025 Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com