Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin Amolsch

We provide the real estate education you can build on. This podcast is unlike any I have seen where we not only focus on real estate investing but on the content creation behind it. We want to help real estate investors and real estate influencers build their wealth.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin Amolsch is a business podcast hosted by Kevin Amolsch, with 195 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kevin Amolsch hosts Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin Amolsch, a business show with 195 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Chris Prefontaine - How to Buy Real Estate With No Banks Using Creative Financing

  Sep 23, 202641 minS7

  Chris Prefontaine has been in real estate since the early 1990s, navigating multiple market cycles along the way. After getting hit hard during the 2008 crash, Chris found himself with little money and damaged credit—and had to find a different way to get back into real estate. That led him to creative financing and the strategies that eventually became the foundation of Smart Real Estate Coach. In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch and Chris break down three creative financing strategies: owner financing, subject-to, and lease purchases/options . Chris explains how each works, why terms can sometimes matter more than purchase price, and how investors can structure deals without relying on traditional bank financing. They also discuss why today's real estate market could be particularly interesting for creative investors. With sellers competing for fewer buyers and many homeowners still holding mortgages at rates well below what's available today, Chris explains how creative structures can help bridge the gap between what sellers want and what buyers can afford. Chris also shares the mistakes he's made along the way, including why he now prioritizes longer terms when structuring deals. He and Kevin discuss rent-to-own buyers, the importance of cash flow, mentorship, negotiating with sellers, and Chris's "Three Paydays" model for generating multiple potential income streams from a single deal. Whether you're struggling to make conventional deals pencil or simply want more tools in your real estate investing toolbox, this episode offers a practical look at creative financing from two investors who have used these strategies firsthand. Timestamps 00:00 – Chris's 35+ years in real estate 03:15 – Getting crushed during the 2008 crash 05:10 – Rebuilding with no money and damaged credit 07:10 – Why today's market favors creative financing 13:20 – Owner financing explained 16:45 – Lease options and controlling real estate without owning it 23:40 – How Smart Real Estate Coach got started 29:05 – Rent-to-own buyers and setting them up for success 35:00 – The Three Paydays model explained 39:45 – Chris's advice for newer real estate investors Connect with Chris Prefontaine Chris offers listeners a free hard-copy edition of his revised book, Real Estate on Your Terms . In the episode, he says the book and shipping are included at no cost. Get Chris Prefontaine's Free Book: https://3paydaysbooks.com/kevin You can also learn more about Chris and Smart Real Estate Coach here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ Learn more about Pine Financial Group . Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  Episode #11

  Ryan Chaw - How He Retired at 31 With Student Rental Properties

  Sep 16, 202636 minS7

  Ryan Chaw went from working long shifts as a pharmacist to becoming a millionaire at 28 and retiring at just 31 years old. His strategy? Building a portfolio of rental properties near colleges and renting them by the room to students. Today, he owns 14 properties and rents to approximately 90 tenants. In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Ryan about how he discovered the student housing niche and why renting by the room can dramatically increase a property's rental income. Ryan shares an example of taking a house that might rent for $1,800–$2,000 per month and configuring it into six bedrooms renting for $700 each, or approximately $4,200 per month. Of course, renting to multiple college students comes with its own challenges. Ryan shares the story of an 80-person party at his first property and explains how that experience helped him develop his PRIME method for finding better tenants. He also breaks down how he uses head tenants, virtual assistants, guarantors, and a step-by-step conflict resolution process to manage approximately 90 tenants without creating another full-time job. Ryan and Kevin also discuss financing, DSCR loans, overcoming analysis paralysis, and some of the costly lessons Ryan learned on his first property, including a $9,000 sewer line replacement that reinforced why investors should thoroughly inspect properties before buying them. Whether you're looking for ways to increase cash flow on rental properties or considering student housing for the first time, this episode offers a practical look at how rent-by-the-room investing works, how to manage it, and the systems Ryan used to turn the strategy into financial freedom. Timestamps 00:00 – How real estate created generational wealth for Ryan's family 03:05 – Becoming a millionaire at 28 and retiring at 31 06:15 – How renting by the room can double rental income 08:05 – Financing his first rental property 12:50 – Why Ryan targets graduate students 14:15 – The PRIME method for screening student tenants 23:25 – Overcoming fear and taking action in real estate 29:10 – Life after retiring at 31 32:05 – What Ryan would do differently starting over 33:25 – Why building your real estate network matters Connect with Ryan Chaw Ryan offers a free guide covering his student housing and rent-by-the-room strategy, including lessons and mistakes from building his own portfolio. He also discusses his one-on-one coaching program and YouTube channel in the episode. Ryan Chaw's Newbie Real Estate Investing Guide Learn more about Pine Financial Group . Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  Episode #10

  Rod Khleif - 48 Years in Real Estate and the Biggest Lessons Learned

  Sep 9, 202641 minS7

  Rod Khleif has been investing in real estate for 48 years. He's owned more than 2,000 single-family homes, thousands of multifamily units, and is now investing in senior housing. But one of the biggest lessons of his career came from losing an estimated $50 million during the 2008 financial crisis. In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with Rod about the mindset that helped him build his success—and, perhaps more importantly, recover after losing so much. Rod shares why investors shouldn't fear failure, how setting meaningful goals creates the motivation to take action, and why making a real decision means committing instead of waiting until every box is checked. They also dig into today's real estate market. Rod believes current distress in multifamily is creating significant opportunities as properties face rising expenses, capital calls, foreclosures, and values below previous purchase prices. He also explains why he's bullish on senior housing and why today's investors need to be much more conservative when underwriting multifamily expenses. Rod also looks back at what went wrong with his own portfolio during the financial crisis—including why even a relatively low loan-to-value didn't protect him—and explains why he ultimately came to favor multifamily over scattered single-family rentals. He and Kevin discuss the importance of peer groups, playing to your strengths, finding partners who complement your weaknesses, and surrounding yourself with people who push you forward. Whether you're just getting started or navigating your next market cycle, this episode is a reminder that real estate success isn't about avoiding every mistake. It's about learning from them, continuing to take action, surrounding yourself with the right people, and recognizing opportunity when others are afraid. 00:00 – 48 years of real estate investing experience 03:20 – From immigrant beginnings to real estate 07:25 – Losing $50 million in the 2008 crash 11:05 – Why your goals have to come first 15:05 – How to choose the right real estate strategy 21:35 – Where Rod sees opportunity in today's market 27:15 – Capital calls and struggling multifamily deals 33:10 – Single-family vs. multifamily investing 36:40 – Play to your strengths and partner for your weaknesses 38:10 – Achievement vs. fulfillment Connect with Rod Khleif Rod recommends Rod's Links as the central place to find his boot camps, goal-setting workshop, podcast, social media, books, and other resources. He also discusses his Warrior coaching program and multifamily investing community in the episode. Rod Khleif's resources at http://www.rodslinks.com/ . Learn more about Pine Financial Group . Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  Episode #9

  James Gleeson - How He Built a $60M Real Estate Portfolio in Just 8 Years

  Sep 2, 202636 minS7

  James Gleeson started investing in real estate at just 21 years old. Eight years later, he's built a portfolio worth approximately $60 million with around 470 rental units, without using syndications. In this episode of the Real Estate Educators Podcast, Kevin Amolsch talks with James about how he got started using the BRRRR method and hard money, including his first deal: a $25,000 property with a $14,000 renovation that appraised for $65,000 and is worth roughly $180,000 today. James also explains how relationships with property managers, lenders, contractors, and other investors helped him scale. They also dig into the operational side of owning a large rental portfolio. James explains why he eventually brought property management and construction in-house, the hidden costs he experienced with third-party management, and why investors can't afford to ignore operations while focusing only on finding deals and raising money. Whether you're trying to buy your first rental or already managing a growing portfolio, this episode offers practical lessons on BRRRR investing, leverage, liquidity, property management, relationships, systems, and knowing when it might be time to stop chasing growth. 00:00 – From college basketball to real estate investing 04:10 – Buying his first property at 21 06:15 – Using the BRRRR method and hard money 08:30 – How relationships helped James get started 14:20 – The hidden costs of property management 17:10 – Bringing property management in-house 22:15 – Paying off debt vs. continuing to leverage 25:00 – Why liquidity matters as much as equity 30:15 – Why net worth can become a vanity metric 32:20 – Building systems instead of chasing more growth Connect with James Gleeson Learn more about James's real estate investing education and coaching at MultifamilyMethods.com . You can also find him on Instagram and TikTok at James Gleeson Real Estate . Learn more about Pine Financial Group at pinefinancialgroup.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin Amolsch

  Twin Cities Real Estate Market Pulse Update - Q3 2026

  Sep 1, 202624 minS7

  Here’s your 2026 Q3 Market Pulse for the Twin Cities real estate scene. We break down what we are seeing in the market and what that means for real estate investors. Host Kevin Amolsch is joined by local pros Mike Jacka (President & Founder, MNREIA) and Sean Blomquist (Pine Financial Group) to sort through national headlines and local data. Guest bios: * Mike Jacka — President & Founder of MNREIA (est. 2002). Leads one of the largest real estate investor associations in the country, focused on education and local dealmaking. * Sean Blomquist — Minnesota Loan Officer at Pine Financial Group, specializing in private lending for fix‑and‑flip, buy‑and‑hold, and value‑add projects. Resources mentioned: * MNREIA — Meetings, education, and local investor community * Pine Financial Group — Private lending and fund info Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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