Jay and Ashley are back nearly 200 episodes after their first appearance, and they don’t sugarcoat what the last few years have looked like: raising a big family, trying to run a business together, and realizing how fast “life stuff” can spill into “work stuff.”

They get real about what’s working right now in the market—Zillow Preferred leads, staying in front of past clients, and being consistent even when motivation is nowhere to be found.

Then the conversation pivots into mentorship and networking: how asking for a simple coffee (or cigar) can change your entire trajectory, plus a “failing forward” segment that turns a painful multifamily experience into a legit lesson. They wrap with what it all comes back to: family support, unconditional love, and building something that lasts.

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In this episode, we break down what’s really going on with New York City’s housing crisis — from strict rent control and proposed rent freezes to a billion-dollar bailout for “distressed” landlords. We talk about how rising insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs crush owners when income is capped, and what happens when the city steps in with taxpayer-funded rescue plans. Is this sustainable, or are we just kicking the can down the road?

Then we bring it back home and look at how big city projects — like Omaha’s new railcar line — can quietly bleed local restaurants and small businesses while everyone cheers “progress.” We share a Golden Nugget on staying ahead of city planning so you don’t buy into a “great deal” that gets wrecked by construction, street closures, and shifting tax burdens.

If you own rentals, run a small business, or just want to understand how politics and policy actually hit your bottom line, this one’s for you. Listen in, share this episode with another investor, and if it hits home, leave us a 5-star review so we can keep calling this stuff out in real time.

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This is Part 1 of our deep dive with Jay Kathol and Ashley Wells, and it’s a masterclass in what really happens behind the scenes of bigger real estate deals. Jay and Ashley walk through the highs and gut-punch lows of taking on a 40-unit multifamily, why their due diligence grade was a hard “C-minus,” and what they’d do differently before ever touching another boiler building again.

They talk legacy properties, inheriting a deal from family, and why sometimes singles and doubles beat swinging for home runs. You’ll hear how they started navigating bad tenants, contractor issues, surprise capital expenses, and a property with a rough reputation—plus how creative financing and buying the LLC instead of just the asset set the stage for what comes next in Part 2.

If you’re thinking about scaling into bigger multifamily or commercial, start with this episode so you don’t learn these early lessons the hard (and expensive) way.

👉 Listen in, subscribe, and share this with a partner or spouse you’re investing with so you’re on the same page before your next big deal.

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