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We are 2 best friends making a podcast with new episodes every Wednesday!
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Sometimes the coolest (and the most heated) conversations in life are with your co-workers while sitting in the break room at work. Four co-workers, Ill Will, Shauna, Country Cuz, and Rek, decided their conversations were cool enough for a podcast. Topics range from everything to music, sports, religion, politics, family, food, and everything in between. Welcome to, Breakroom Sessions! (Previously known as, Non-Fixtion.)
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Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Rental Property Owners Association with Brian Hamrick
Exciting, informative. Every Monday, your host Brian Hamrick interviews real world real estate investors and industry professionals to discuss topics, tips, and techniques designed to make you a more confident and successful rental property owner and real estate investor. Guests include buy and hold investors, flippers, wholesalers, property managers, brokers, legal advisors, insurance providers, mortgage brokers—you name it, we’re talking to some of the top names in the business.
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F*ck Yo Podcast is an explicit podcast that airs every other Thursday live on YouTube @9:05pm Hosted by Star. She discusses the issues of today’s society, social media gossip/bullshit, and the everyday struggles of living while black. The highlights are dedicated to her giving relationship advice and talking shit with the viewers. If you’re looking to unwind, laugh, and be highly entertained, grab a drink and come hang with her
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This podcast is my journey as a curious millennial figuring out what it means to live fully through meditation by bringing on the greatest minds of our day.
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It always amazes me how many real estate investors are still doing their own year-end taxes, or they’re working with a tax preparer who doesn’t specialize in real estate. While hiring an expert to do your taxes can be expensive, it’s much preferable to the alternative, which is not maximizing the powerful tax benefits you receive from investing in …
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Breakroom Sessions #20: Shoestring Budget, Big Dreams: Justin LaMarr's Indie Filmmaking Experience (Part 2)
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Welcome back to another episode of Breakroom Sessions! In episode 20, your hosts Ill Will and Shauna, alongside guest Justin LaMarr and Country Cuz, dive into an action-packed and nostalgic discussion. From the iconic roles of Gene Hackman in classics like "Enemy of the State" and "The Quick and the Dead," to their love for behind-the-scenes conten…
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As a real estate investor you may have noticed that it has gotten a lot more difficult to acquire financing for your projects. That’s why it’s so important to build your lender relationships. Often, it is these relationships that will help you find creative and workable solutions for sourcing and maintaining your loans. Today, I’m thrilled to speak…
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This apartment investing panel discussion was recorded live at the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference sponsored by the RPOA. Thanks for joining us today on this apartment investing panel discussion where we will be exploring the unique challenges and opportunities associated with multifamily and apartment investing. You’ll be hearing from…
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In this episode of Breakroom Sessions, the hosts Ill Will, Durekus, Country Cuz, and Shauna are joined by special guest Justin LaMarr, an independent filmmaker. Justin shares his journey into the world of filmmaking, from taking acting classes in Chicago to writing and directing his own short films and feature projects. Throughout the conversation,…
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There seems to be a lot of fear in the commercial real estate world about the amount of distress in commercial office buildings. In San Francisco, a Market Street tower that was purchased for $62 million in 2016 was recently sold for $6.6 million. That’s a 90% haircut! But where many see distress and ruin, my guest today sees opportunity. Scott She…
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EP448 Why Real Estate Development is the Next Big Thing in Real Estate Investing with Darcy Marler
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Today we’re going to talk about real estate development and how you might benefit from this strategy. Darcy Marler is the author of “Land Development as a Profitable Investment” and he’s here today to share why he believes development is the NEXT BIG THING in real estate investing. Darcy is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of diverse real…
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One of the biggest expenses in owning rental property is the cost of utilities—electric, gas, water, sewer and trash. The better we understand these costs and how to control them, the greater our profit potential can be. Often, tenants are responsible for paying their own utilities, but many owners pay these costs on behalf of the tenants because o…
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Join Shauna, Will, Country Cuz, and Durekus in this lively episode of Breakroom Sessions, where they dive into some of their favorite recent movies and TV shows. From intense dramas like "Sounds of Freedom" to the thrills of anime and action-packed series, the team shares their top recommendations and personal reviews. They discuss the powerful nar…
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My guest today was $75,000 in debt when he first used his credit card to purchase his first rental property. Today, he owns and manages hundreds of properties through his virtual management company. Steven Andrews just released his book “The New American Dream: A Simple Roadmap to Purchasing Investment Properties” and he’s here today to share his k…
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My guest today got his start in real estate as a high school student attending foreclosure auctions at the courthouse steps in Memphis, TN. Since then, he’s completed over 1,000 real estate transactions worth over $250 million including wholesales, flips, new builds, custom homes, vacant land and just about anything else you can imagine. Brock Holl…
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In this episode of Breakroom Sessions, hosts Ill Will, Durekus, Country Cuz, and Shauna dive into an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about encouraging their children to dream while balancing realism. They explore the impact of upbringing and societal expectations on personal aspirations, emphasizing the importance of surrounding onesel…
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My guest today believes that mobile home communities are a vital part of the solution to today’s housing affordability crisis. Sam Hales is the Founder of Saratoga Group, which has over $300 million in assets under management. Saratoga Group was founded in 2011 and is exclusively focused on the purchase, revitalization, and operation of mobile home…
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My guest today has figured out a way to generate double-digit returns through tax lien investing. She’s also had a lot of success with short-term notes and will be sharing her secrets with us today. Angela Duncan has been a force in the personal finance, banking, and real estate business for over 25 years. As an owner of a RE/MAX office, her team d…
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Join hosts Ill Will, Country Cuz, Durekus, and Shauna as they embark on a mind-bending journey through time in this captivating episode of Breakroom Sessions. Titled "Time Travelers: Where Would You Go?" the crew explores the fascinating concept of time travel, sharing their dream destinations and pivotal moments they would visit if they could trav…
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Today we’re going to talk about some of the major trends that will affect real estate investing over the next decade. We all know there’s a housing shortage in the U.S., but how does this offer local investors a special advantage? Demographics play an important role, with Gen Z leading a youth movement that has created a visible shift in the market…
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My guest today is a real estate investor with over 700 closed deals under his belt. He primarily invests in single-family homes, and his superpower is being able to manage his entire real estate business and property management business by spending only one hour or less per day virtually. Sharad Mehta is the Founder and CEO at Max Properties and RE…
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In this episode of Breakroom Sessions, special guest Kaelin Patterson is back to share his journey of personal growth and redemption. Reflecting on past mistakes and transformative experiences, Kaelin emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, faith, and letting go of shame. The hosts delve into the significance of supporting others, overcoming…
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After the housing crash in 2008, millions of struggling homeowners asked for loan modifications with their lenders. Many of these homeowners were relieved to find out that their lender was willing to forgive their 2nd mortgage as part of the modification process. That was all well and good, and it saved borrowers hundreds, if not thousands, in mont…
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My guest today has two foundational beliefs – Wall Street is broken and real estate is the cure, and economics tells the future. Nic DeAngelo asset manages a $206 million portfolio and fuses economic foresight and real estate knowledge to drive his strategy of acquiring institutional-grade real estate assets across 20 states. Today Nic is going to …
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In this inspiring episode of Breakroom Sessions, we welcome the incredibly talented Ariel Reign, a powerhouse vocalist with a journey marked by resilience and determination. Ariel shares her story of overcoming hearing loss to pursue her passion for music, offering a candid look at her struggles and triumphs. Through heartfelt conversation, Ariel d…
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We recorded this exciting panel on boutique hotels and resorts at the recent 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. As the host of this podcast, Brian Hamrick doesn’t often have the opportunity to discuss his own investments. But today he sits down with two of his partners to share how they’ve been applying the short-term rental model to rec…
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Everyone is paying close attention to the Federal Reserve and wondering when they will begin lowering interest rates. The lower-than-expected jobs report from two weeks ago certainly got people excited, but inflation is still being stubborn. What is really going on with our economy, and how can we cut through the noise of the popular media and focu…
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Welcome to the premiere episode of Breakroom Sessions! In this episode, hosts Ill Will, Durekus, and Shauna are joined by special guest Kaelin Patterson, a fitness trainer and devout Christian, for a deep and honest discussion about faith, fitness, and personal growth. Kaelin shares his journey from a near-fatal accident that led him to reevaluate …
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My guest today was able to overcome incredible challenges to build a $100 million roofing company, and today he shares his inspirational story. Dustin Gutkowski overcame homelessness at the age of 14 and went on to build a business empire with Results Roofing, reaching an astonishing $100 million in just four years. Dustin’s guiding principle, "Imp…
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On this episode of Breakroom Sessions, the group talks about everything from family life, food, and celebrating the holidays together. Special guest, Sonny Winston joins the crew on this episode as well! (This episode was originally released February 6th, 2024, under our previous show name, Non-Fixtion.) Subscribe to Breakroom Sessions now on your …
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In this our 10th episode of Breakroom Sessions, The Crew sit's down with Dave Sadler to talk about mental health. We just don't talk about mental health, we also get too know Dave a little better, who happens to be one of our co-workers as well. (This episode was originally released November 27th, 2023, under our previous show name, Non-Fixtion.) S…
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Will, Country Cuz, Shauna, and Durekus walk down memory lane of all the episodes they released under the name, "Non-Fixtion", before changing it to, "Breakroom Sessions." (This episode was originally released February 20th, 2024, under our previous show name, Non-Fixtion.) Subscribe to Breakroom Sessions now on your favorite podcast app: https://br…
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In this ninth episode of Breakroom Sessions, The Crew sits down with creator and host of Kankakee Podcast, Jake LaMore and we dive into mending broken relationships. (This episode was originally released October 23rd, 2023, under our previous show name, Non-Fixtion.) Subscribe to Breakroom Sessions now on your favorite podcast app: https://breakroo…
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There has been a debate among the Breakroom Sessions group for sometime now on which artist was more successful with their music: Michael Jackson or R. Kelly? Let's see if Ill Will, Country Cuz, Rek, and Shauna can settle this debate once and for all! (This episode was originally released September 21st, 2023, under our previous show name, Non-Fixt…
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In this episode of Breakroom Sessions we discuss the influence social media has on society. (This episode was originally released August 21st, 2023, under our previous show name, Non-Fixtion.) Subscribe to Breakroom Sessions now on your favorite podcast app: https://breakroomsessions.buzzsprout.com/share…
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In this engaging episode of Breakroom Sessions, the hosts, Durekus, Shauna, and Ill Will, dive into a lively and wide-ranging discussion. They compare the physical and mental challenges of sports like golf and baseball to other professional careers, questioning the pay disparities between athletes and professions like teaching. Throughout the episo…
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On this episode of Breakroom Sessions, we bring in a special guest Chris Morris too help us discuss actors and music artists. Specifically, we are talking about five actors: Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, and Laurence Fishburne. One HAS to go. Which one is leaving your list? (This episode was originally released Jul…
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