Episodes

  • How Jason James Built a 4-State Portfolio | Owner of That 1 Painter Oregon 🏘
    Mar 6 2026

    In this podcast, Jason James, a Portland-based real estate investor and owner of That 1 Painter Oregon, shares how he built a real estate portfolio across four different states while living in Oregon. He breaks down out-of-state investing, the BRRRR strategy, and the mindset shifts that helped him stop waiting for the perfect deal and start taking action. If you’re looking to grow your portfolio and invest smarter, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you get started.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 🔥 How Dane McKinney Built a $30M Portfolio with Stack Asset Group
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode, Dane McKinney, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Stack Asset Group, shares how he built a $30M real estate portfolio by age 26 through creative investing, capital structuring, and smart dealmaking. He reveals how to find and fund great opportunities, attract investors, and scale your business even in a shifting market. Packed with real-world insights, this episode is your playbook for building wealth and financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. 💼🔥

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 🏡 From 1 Door to 7 in 8 Months! | Marla Gomez at Portland REI
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode: Marla Gomez shares how she scaled from 1 door to 7 in under a year using tech skills, creative financing, and design-driven strategy, all while balancing a full-time career and family. She dives into boosting property value with design, smart financing strategies, and tips for scaling a portfolio without burnout, all in this highlight from the Portland REI Meetup.

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    58 mins
  • Dwight Schwabs: 35 Years of Real Estate Investing Wisdom
    Oct 20 2025

    In this episode, Dwight Schwabs shares his incredible journey in real estate investing, revealing the strategies, lessons, and mindset that have shaped his 35-year career. From market insights to personal stories, Dwight offers valuable advice for both new and seasoned investors looking to build lasting wealth.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • From Millions to Rock Bottom and Back | Trevor Howard’s Real Estate Comeback Story
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode, real estate investor and entrepreneur Trevor Howard joins Chris Merz to share his journey from building a multimillion-dollar portfolio in his early twenties to losing it all—and coming back even stronger. 💪

    They dive into how Trevor scaled to hundreds of doors, the lessons learned from failure, and the mindset shifts that led him to rebuild his empire through creative investing and resilience. 🏠

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 👉 From Buy & Hold to Mid-Term Mastery | Shona Lepis on Building Cash Flow & Freedom
    Oct 2 2025

    In this episode, real estate investor and educator Shona Lepis joins Chris Merz to share how she built lasting cash flow through mid-term rentals. They dive into her 16+ year journey in buy-and-hold investing, the shift to mid-term rentals, and how smart strategies can create freedom without the burnout of short-term hosting. 🏡

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    53 mins
  • 🏡 How Sorcha Porter Built a Real Estate Portfolio from Scratch
    Aug 13 2025

    Discover the mindset, strategies, and lessons Sorcha Porter used to build a successful investing business in today’s competitive market.

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    2 hrs and 13 mins