Launch REI

Launch REI is a real estate investing podcast for high-income professionals and serious investors who are ready to move beyond small rental properties and build financial freedom. Each episode features investors who are actually doing it — scaling large portfolios, and replacing their W2 income through multifamily, syndications, short-term rentals, and self-storage. You’ll learn how deals actually get done, how capital is raised, how tax strategies work, and what it really takes to build passive income at scale. If you’re a high-earning W2 professional, accredited investor, or emerging GP looking to level up your network, your deals, and your strategy — this is for you. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Hosted by: Vince Crane Join the community: newsletter.launchrei.co

Launch REI is a business podcast hosted by Vincent Crane, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #38

  Industrial Real Estate Investing: Here's How It Works

  Aug 18, 202658 min

  In this episode, we break down how Drew Wahlgren from MAG Capital Partners approaches industrial real estate investing, why industrial has become one of the hottest asset classes in commercial real estate, and how investors are generating strong passive income through sale leaseback deals. Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.co This Show Sponsored By Easy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips. Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/ TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn. Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128 In this episode, we break down • What industrial real estate investing actually is • The difference between active and passive real estate investing • How sale leaseback deals work step-by-step • Why industrial real estate has become so popular • How investors generate passive cash flow through industrial deals • The risk vs reward profile of industrial real estate investing • How industrial investments compare to multifamily and self-storage • What kind of returns passive investors can expect • How to evaluate sponsors and operators before investing • Why manufacturing and distribution facilities create “sticky” tenants Time stamps 00:00 Introduction to industrial real estate investing 00:48 Drew’s entrepreneurial background and first business 03:03 Entering corporate finance and discovering passive investing 05:06 Active vs passive real estate investing explained 12:22 Why passive investing creates scalable wealth 13:39 What industrial real estate actually includes 19:47 Why Drew focuses on manufacturing and food production facilities 22:46 How sale leaseback deals work 27:35 Why triple net leases create predictable cash flow 31:03 Typical hold periods, cash flow, and investor returns 36:52 How to think about risk-adjusted returns 41:57 Why timing the market usually fails 45:19 Questions passive investors should ask sponsors 50:57 The different strategies inside industrial real estate Guest Bio Drew Wahlgren is a Partner at MAG Capital Partners, an industrial real estate investment firm specializing in sale leaseback acquisitions focused on manufacturing and industrial properties. Drew has experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and commercial real estate investing, and helps investors access passive income opportunities through industrial real estate syndications and funds. Connect with Drew Wahlgren Website: https://magcp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magcapitalpartners/ Connect with Launch REI Newsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.co Podcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/ Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermind YouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCrane Website: https://launchrei.co Follow Vince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane #industrialrealestate #passiveincome #commercialrealestate #realestateinvesting #saleleaseback #cashflow #wealthbuilding #alternativeinvestments #financialfreedom #launchrei #drewwahlgren

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  Episode #37

  Self Storage Investing: He Acquired 200+ Units With 2 Deals

  Aug 11, 202652 min

  In this episode, we break down how Nate Weintraub built a self-storage portfolio with over 200 units using just two deals all while optimizing for passive income, location freedom, and low stress. Nate explains why he chose self-storage over rentals, how he remotely manages facilities across multiple states, and the exact systems he uses to create scalable cash flow with minimal headaches. Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.co This Show Sponsored By Easy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips. Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/ TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn. Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128 In this episode, we break down • Why Nate chose self-storage instead of rental properties • How he acquired 200+ units with just two deals • The exact systems he uses to remotely manage facilities • Why small-town self-storage can outperform larger markets • How SEO and Google rankings helped drive occupancy growth • The cash flow and ROI numbers behind his first facility • Why self-storage has a better “stress-to-reward ratio” than rentals • How partnerships helped him scale faster with less risk • The importance of location freedom and lifestyle design • Why house hacking and self-storage pair perfectly for financial freedom Time stamps 00:00 Introduction and Nate’s unconventional path 01:08 Leaving high school early and starting online businesses 04:10 Why Nate prioritized freedom over corporate life 07:27 Active vs passive income and location freedom 08:40 Managing self-storage remotely from anywhere 16:02 Why self-storage beat rentals for Nate 18:12 How Nate found and analyzed his first deal 20:49 Growing occupancy through SEO and marketing 22:57 Financing the first self-storage acquisition 24:06 Partnerships and operational roles explained 28:25 Real cash flow and ROI numbers from the first deal 31:25 Scaling into a second facility 35:08 Financial freedom goals through self-storage 41:06 How Nate underwrites self-storage deals 44:34 House hacking and reducing living expenses 47:35 Using a real estate content business to accelerate growth Guest Bio Nate Weintraub is a self-storage investor, entrepreneur, and founder of a podcast production agency serving real estate brands and investors. After starting online businesses at a young age and building a remote lifestyle-first career, Nate transitioned into self-storage investing to create scalable passive income with minimal operational stress. Today he manages multiple facilities remotely while helping others understand lifestyle-focused investing strategies. Connect with Nate Weintraub Newsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.co Podcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/ Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermind YouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCrane Website: https://launchrei.co Follow Vince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane #selfstorage #passiveincome #realestateinvesting #financialfreedom #cashflow #househacking #locationfreedom #entrepreneurship #wealthbuilding #storageinvesting #launchrei #nateweintraub

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  Episode #36

  Cost Segregation Explained: 5 Things You Need To Know

  Aug 4, 202642 min

  In this episode, we break down how cost segregation works, why it can dramatically improve cash flow for real estate investors, and how high-income earners use depreciation strategies to reduce taxes and scale portfolios faster. Chris Pierce from Maven Cost Segregation explains the exact mechanics behind bonus depreciation, short-term rental loopholes, and real-world case studies where investors saved hundreds of thousands in taxes. Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.co This Show Sponsored By Easy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips. Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/ TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn. Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128 In this episode, we break down • What cost segregation actually is and how it works • How investors accelerate depreciation to improve cash flow • Why bonus depreciation can create massive first-year tax savings • The difference between passive income and active income for tax purposes • How the short-term rental loophole works for high-income earners • What real estate professional status actually means • Why timing and holding periods matter with cost segregation • Real-world case studies from multifamily, storage, and luxury STR deals • The risks of depreciation recapture and when cost seg may not make sense • How investors use tax savings to scale portfolios faster and compound wealth Time stamps 00:00 Introduction to cost segregation and tax savings 01:16 Chris’ background and discovering cost segregation 04:24 Why cost segregation can dramatically improve ROI 05:40 Depreciation and bonus depreciation explained simply 09:00 When cost segregation does and doesn’t make sense 13:05 Depreciation recapture and holding period considerations 16:24 The most common questions investors ask about cost seg 19:58 The short-term rental loophole explained 22:35 Real estate professional status and tax strategy 24:25 When one spouse should become a real estate professional 26:05 Understanding bonus depreciation timelines 31:28 Real-world cost segregation case studies 39:30 Free estimates and tools for investors Guest Bio Chris Pierce is a cost segregation specialist with Maven Cost Segregation, where he helps real estate investors accelerate depreciation, reduce taxable income, and improve cash flow through advanced tax strategies. With experience working alongside investors across multifamily, short-term rentals, storage facilities, and commercial real estate, Chris specializes in helping clients use cost segregation to scale portfolios more efficiently. Learn more about Chris and Maven Cost Segregation here: https://mavencostseg.com/chrisp Connect with Chris Pierce Website: https://mavencostseg.com/ Connect with Launch REI Newsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.co Podcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/ Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermind YouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCrane Website: https://launchrei.co Follow Vince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane #costsegregation #bonusdepreciation #realestateinvesting #taxstrategy #passiveincome #financialfreedom #shorttermrental #multifamilyinvesting #wealthbuilding #realestatetaxes #launchrei #chrispierce

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  Episode #35

  Note Investing: She Left Corporate for Passive Income & Location Freedom

  Jul 28, 202650 min

  In this episode, we break down how Sierra Davis used note investing to pay off $60,000 in student loan debt, leave her six-figure corporate job, and build a lifestyle centered around passive income and location freedom. Sierra explains how being “the bank” through mortgage notes creates recurring cash flow without tenants, rehabs, or property management. Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.co This Show Sponsored By Easy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips. Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/ TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn. Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128 In this episode, we break down • How Sierra paid off $60,000 in student loans through note investing • Why she left a six-figure corporate job for passive income and freedom • What mortgage note investing actually is and how it works • How investors become “the bank” and collect monthly payments • Why note investing can outperform rentals on pure cash flow • How Sierra buys notes at discounts to create double-digit yields • The differences between performing vs non-performing notes • How seller financing and partial note purchases create additional opportunities • Why note investing offers extreme scalability with minimal overhead • How Sierra uses AI agents and automation inside her investing business Time stamps 00:00 Introduction to note investing and Sierra’s story 01:17 Sierra’s background in computer science and analytics 03:18 How Sierra uses AI and automation in her business 08:07 Discovering note investing and “mailbox money” 09:51 Leaving corporate after building passive income streams 11:54 What mortgage notes actually are explained simply 14:08 How note investing returns and cash flow work 18:36 Why note investing is highly passive and scalable 23:22 Understanding yield, discounts, and note investing math 28:31 What happens when borrowers stop paying 29:58 Seller financing and creating notes out of thin air 35:48 Leaving corporate and betting on herself 41:42 Advice for beginners and avoiding mistakes 44:43 Is note investing better than rentals? 47:20 Final thoughts on passive income and scaling wealth Guest Bio Sierra Davis is a note investor, entrepreneur, and former corporate data analyst who specializes in performing mortgage notes and seller financing strategies. After spending years building passive income streams while working in tech and analytics, she left her six-figure corporate career to focus on note investing full time. Today, Sierra helps investors understand how to create cash flow and financial freedom by becoming “the bank Connect with Sierra Davis Website: https://www.essentialinvestmentgroup.org/ Connect with Launch REI Newsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.co Podcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/ Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermind YouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCrane Website: https://launchrei.co Follow Vince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane #noteinvesting #passiveincome #sellerfinancing #realestateinvesting #cashflow #financialfreedom #mortgagenotes #alternativeinvestments #wealthbuilding #locationfreedom #launchrei #sierradavis

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  Episode #34

  Invest Like A Billionaire With Alternative Investments

  Jul 21, 202644 min

  In this episode, we break down how ultra-wealthy investors think about alternative investments, passive income, private credit, industrial development, and portfolio allocation. Mike Sullivant from Aspen Funds explains how high-net-worth investors use cash-flowing private investments to compound wealth, diversify risk, and create financial freedom outside of the stock market. Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.co This Show Sponsored By Easy Street Capital: a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips. Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/ TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn. Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128 In this episode, we break down • How ultra-wealthy investors think about asset allocation and passive income • Why most investors stay overexposed to stocks and underexposed to alternatives • The difference between public markets and private alternative investments • How private credit can generate strong cash-flowing returns with lower risk • What preferred returns and capital stacks actually mean in real estate investing • Why cash flow becomes more important as investors build wealth • How industrial real estate is benefiting from reshoring and supply chain trends • The return profiles of private credit vs development deals • How sophisticated investors balance liquidity, risk, and long-term wealth building • Why alternative investments can accelerate financial freedom and passive income Time stamps 00:00 Introduction and investing like the ultra-wealthy 01:44 Mike’s background and entry into real estate investing 05:11 Building wealth through concentration vs diversification 08:03 What alternative investments actually are 11:06 Why investors struggle to create passive income 16:26 Liquidity, risk, and portfolio construction explained 19:36 Preferred returns and capital stacks explained simply 27:31 Why private credit is attractive in today’s market 31:15 Industrial real estate and reshoring trends 35:24 Industrial development returns and investment strategy 40:51 Final thoughts on wealth building and passive income Guest Bio Mike Sullivant is the Director of Investor Relations at Aspen Funds, a private investment firm with over $800 million in assets under management. He specializes in helping accredited investors build passive income and long-term wealth through alternative investments including private credit, multifamily real estate, and industrial development opportunities. Connect with Mike Sullivant Website: https://aspenfunds.us/ Connect with Launch REI Newsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.co Podcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/ Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermind Website: https://launchrei.co Follow Vince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane #alternativeinvestments #passiveincome #privatecredit #realestateinvesting #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #cashflow #industrialrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #assetallocation #launchrei #mikesullivant

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