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

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

If you got even one thing out of this episode (and honestly, if you didn’t, that's a "you" problem), please leave us a five-star review. It helps keep this podcast alive, helps us bring on even bigger guests, and reminds us that we're not just talking into a void every week. Subscribe, review, and share if you're about that growth life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How does a kid from Peru, Nebraska go from mowing lawns at his dad’s six-plex to building a real estate portfolio with over 100 units—all before turning 25?

In this episode, Tucker Pinyan lays it all out. From his days in the National Guard and trade school to creatively structuring zero-down deals and owning a dumpster rental company (with a killer domain name), Tucker is proof that hustle trumps experience. He shares how he:

• Bought his first property at 18 and pulled off a cash-out refi right away
• Used direct mail and a mentor (shoutout to Josh Nix) to do 10 deals in 6 months
• Closed a $2M+ 24-unit multifamily deal and walked away with $50K at closing
• Added storage units and a roll-off dumpster biz to diversify income streams
• Stays lean, scrappy, and always focused on the next opportunity

Whether you’re 18 or 58, this episode is packed with gold nuggets on how to get started, how to scale, and how to do it all without a trust fund or a fancy suit.

If you got value from this episode, do us a favor—leave a quick review. It helps us keep bringing on badass investors like Tucker and keeps this whole thing going. Seriously, it means more than you know.

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In this episode of REIA Radio, Owen and Ted get real about the ups and downs of being in the trenches of real estate. From burnout to breakthrough, Ted opens up about reigniting his real estate business through coaching, content, and consistency—and the results speak for themselves.

They also give a sneak peek at an upcoming episode featuring a 24-year-old investor who’s already closed a $2M+ deal with zero money down, built a dumpster business, and mastered seller financing. Absolute beast.

Owen breaks down the lesser-known LOMA strategy (Letter of Map Amendment) that can potentially remove your property from a flood zone and save you thousands on insurance. If you've been scared off by flood zone listings—don’t be. This is how the pros handle it.

Plus, hear how their “Caffeine & Cap Rates” meetup is building true community, how to actually support your small business friends, and why reviews matter more than ever.

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Two hundred interviews deep, and we brought back one of the most influential voices in modern real estate investing: Brandon Turner.

This isn’t the polished Brandon from the stage or the BiggerPockets days—this is the real Brandon. Honest. Reflective. Raw. And maybe a little roastable.

In this milestone conversation, Owen Dashner, Ted Kaasch, and guest host Megan Ahern get Brandon to open up about the things no one else is talking about: the emotional cost of vision, how belief systems limit most people, and why chasing wealth can actually make you worse if you’re not careful.

What You’ll Get:

• The untold origin of Better Life Tribe—and how Tim Tebow killed Brandon’s private jet dreams
• Why Brandon still loves teaching newbies (even when most gurus hate them)
• How Megan “conned” her way into running First Deal—and why it’s working
• The shocking truth about wealth, identity, and what actually moves the needle
• Getting scammed, putting liens on houses, and collecting your money years later
• The story of being recognized from a podcast… on a mountaintop
• Faith, money, haters, ego, family, and why being misunderstood is part of the game

Brandon drops gold on mindset, vision, scaling, and the real magic of doing the same thing 1,000 times until it looks effortless. He admits where he’s messed up, what keeps him centered, and how he’s building something that goes way beyond units and dollar signs.

This episode hits different. It’s not just about real estate—it's about building a life that actually matters.

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To kick off the 200s with a bang, guest host Megan Ahern. Denlis is back in the studio for this special milestone episode of The Real Estate Rundown with Owen & Ted. And chaos? Yeah, we’ve got plenty.

We’re talking evictions, sewer disasters, structural nightmares, a snake infestation, and enough rehab overages to make your lender sweat. But Megan pulled it off, proving what real staying power looks like when everything goes sideways.

Inside this episode:

• How Megan dumped $200K+ into a nightmare deal and lived to tell about it
• Lessons learned from ignoring inspections (don’t do it)
• What to say to your lender when you're out of time and money
• How the All-In-One mortgage works—and why it might change your game
• Denlis back on the mic with vintage podcast chaos
• Favorite podcast memories, from BPCon scooters to a drunken Episode 100 bash

This is the real talk you don’t get from gurus—the deals that go sideways, the lessons that cost real money, and the wins that come from pushing through.

Brandon Turner Joins Us Wednesday It only gets bigger from here. This Wednesday, we’re dropping Episode 200 with Brandon Turner himself. You’ll hear stories you won’t find on other podcasts and get a rare look behind the curtain with one of the biggest names in the game. Trust us—you won’t want to miss it.

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