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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In this episode of REIA Radio, Owen and Ted kick things off with Thanksgiving chaos—bad smokers, ceiling fans from hell, and why home projects always take twice as long as you think. From there, they shift into real estate mode, talking through appraisal delays on Ted’s car wash deal and how that impacts loan timelines and decision-making.

They also break down the real value of REIA membership, including Home Depot discounts, national sponsor perks, and why most investors are quietly leaving money on the table by not using the benefits they already pay for. Ted shares the upcoming Omaha REIA price increase and how to lock in the lower rate before it changes.

To wrap it up, they tease an upcoming follow-up interview with past guests Jay Kathol and Ashley Wells—diving into how much can change in just a few years, what went right, what went wrong, and how their portfolio and perspective have grown since their first appearance.

If you’re serious about building your network, cutting your costs, and leveling up as an investor, plug into your local REIA, grab your discounts, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss Wednesday’s episode with Jay and Ashley

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In this episode, the guys sit down with marketer and founder of Entrepreneur Addict, Matt Tompkins, to unpack the surprising overlap between addiction and entrepreneurship. They talk about the denial entrepreneurs live in (“I don’t need help,” “I can do it all myself”), the fear of stepping away from the business, and what it really takes to build something that can run without you burning out in the process.

Matt breaks down how most business owners are getting ripped off by marketing agencies, the red flags to watch for, and why you should stop chasing viral reels and start focusing on three simple things: your Google Business Profile, YouTube, and AI search. He explains how to demand real reports, track actual conversions (not vanity metrics), and build a brand that people trust before they ever pick up the phone.

They also get into mental health, addiction, and the pressure of carrying a business on your back. Matt shares pieces of his own story, why entrepreneurs are especially prone to addictive behavior, and how telling your story openly can become your most powerful marketing asset—not just for leads, but for your own freedom.

If you’re a business owner who feels overwhelmed by marketing or burned by agencies, check out Matt’s self-paced Entrepreneur Addict marketing roadmap—built specifically for entrepreneurs with busy, distracted brains—at entrepreneuraddict.com/REIA.

If this episode hits home, share it with another entrepreneur, hit subscribe, and leave a review so we can reach more people who need to hear it.

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In this Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted break down the marketing lessons they pulled from their fast-paced interview with Omaha marketer and former radio personality Matt Tompkins. They dig into why most agents and investors are wasting time on social platforms their actual customers never see, and why your Google Business Profile might secretly be the most valuable “social feed” you own. You’ll hear how Matt thinks about choosing the right marketing channels, what to watch for so you don’t get ripped off by a marketing agency, and how fractional CMOs can give you pro-level results without hiring in-house.

The guys also swap stories from the trenches—city inspections, cursed/skunked units, slow-bleed project delays, and the mental chaos that comes with leveling up into new asset classes and big developments. It’s a mix of practical marketing strategy, real-world development headaches, and honest talk about staying (somewhat) sane as an entrepreneur.

After you listen, go update your Google Business Profile with fresh photos and posts, then share this episode with another entrepreneur who’s drowning in marketing “busy work” and needs a clearer game plan. And if this episode helps you, leave Owen and Ted a 5-star review so more investors can find the show.

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This episode is a replay from our live Omaha REIA event in early November, where Ted brings back Casey Gregersen—Wyo Houses and Bighorn Capital—for a deep dive into the Revive Method, the strategy his team is on track to use for 100 flips and roughly $5M in revenue with dramatically reduced risk.

Casey breaks down how investors, wholesalers, and private lenders can all plug into this model by using the “Big 3” filters (equity, time, and value-add), structuring deals so the seller shares in the risk, and baking his profit directly into the rehab budget instead of gambling on an uncertain ARV. He walks through real case studies, the underwriting spreadsheet he uses, and why this approach protects you when interest rates, comps, or contractors don’t cooperate.

You’ll also hear Casey’s story—going from W-2 at Shell to 400+ units, 70–100 flips a year, and still coaching his kids’ teams—and how systems, processes, and a clear “why” (choosing family over work) shaped the way he now builds businesses and helps other investors do the same.

If you’re a fix-and-flipper tired of skinny margins, a wholesaler sitting on “almost” deals, or a lender looking for better-protected opportunities, this episode gives you a playbook you can start using on your very next lead.

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In this Real Estate Rundown, Ted and Owen go off on one of the most painful parts of investing right now: appraisals and lenders changing the rules mid-game. From Ted’s delayed car wash deal and wasted appraisal fees to Owen’s stories of last-minute down payment shocks and nonsense tax assessments, they break down how shaky appraisals can wreck your timeline, your budget, and your blood pressure. You’ll hear why today’s market demands tighter underwriting, multiple exit strategies, and when it’s time to bring in a commercial loan broker instead of begging one bank to make sense.

They wrap by teeing up flipper and systems nerd Casey Gregersen, who’s coming back for the Fix & Flip Mastery Series to go even deeper into how he structures deals and scales his volume. If you’re an active investor, this is your reminder to stop counting on perfect appraisals—and start building smarter financing and backup plans into every deal.

If this episode hits a nerve (or saves you from a bad deal), share it with another investor who’s fighting their lender, and grab your seat for the next REIA Mastery Series workshop at http://reiamasteryseries.com/

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