In this week’s episode, Seth sits down with Garrett to unpack their latest acquisition: a car wash! From the excitement of adding a new business to the realities of operating one, Garrett shares the lessons, surprises, and challenges that come with being first-time car wash owners.

The guys discuss the actual time commitment required to run a car wash, unexpected operational headaches, and what happens when one critical piece of equipment fails and brings nearly the entire operation to a standstill.

If you’ve ever considered investing in a small business outside of traditional real estate, this episode offers an honest look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of buying and operating a car wash. No sugarcoating—just real-world lessons from the trenches.

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With higher borrowing costs, stubborn home prices, and fewer transactions, finding real estate investments that make sense isn’t easy.

But that doesn’t mean the opportunities are gone.

In this solo episode of RE:INVEST, Seth breaks down three types of real estate deals that can still work in today’s challenging market:

• Fix-and-flips: Creating equity through smart purchases and renovations.
• High cash-flow rentals: Rent-by-the-room, high-margin single-family properties, and mid-term rentals.
• House hacking: Reducing personal housing expenses while building long-term wealth.

We’ll cover why these strategies can work, what risks to watch out for, and how to identify opportunities without depending on falling rates or rising property values.

Your challenge: Find one property in your market and run the numbers. Then reach out and tell us which strategy you’re pursuing: FLIP, CASH FLOW, or HOUSE HACK.

Follow RE:INVEST for more practical conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and creating more freedom in your life.

Join our host Seth Ciminillo for a 10-minute real estate market update on changing interest rates, rising home prices, and what these trends mean for buyers, sellers, and investors. In this 10-minute update, we discuss what these changes mean for buyers, sellers, and investors—and why patience, strategic pricing, and smart financial decisions matter as the market potentially shifts toward more buyer-friendly conditions.

• Buyers: Be patient, know your budget, and prepare for the right opportunity.
• Sellers: Price competitively and make your property stand out.
• Investors: Evaluate financing costs, cash flow, and long-term potential.

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What happens when a real estate investor trades property for vending machines?

After years of investing in Chicago real estate, Anthony Kolodziej was looking for a new way to build recurring cash flow without the larger upfront capital often required in real estate. That led him into the vending industry and eventually to building H&H Vending into a business with 80+ machines across 45+ locations.

In this episode, Anthony shares his journey from real estate investor to vending entrepreneur, including the lessons he learned about finding locations, building recurring revenue, and scaling a simple business into a growing operation. We also explore how his experience led him to Vendingpreneurs, where he now helps other entrepreneurs learn how to start and grow their own vending businesses.

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To learn more about the vending community Anthony helps support, visit Vendingpreneurs, where you can explore mentorship, resources, and support for starting and growing a vending business.”

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Long time and seasoned real estate developer John McNellis, author of “Making it in Real Estate” shares 45 years worth of seasoned experience that today’s real estate investor needs to know. From owing the IRS six-figures to investing in ground leases with Chic-Fil-A, You won’t want to miss this episode! through real estate.

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Wes Rowlands helps business owners build long-term net worth through strategic investing and disciplined financial planning. With nearly 20 years of experience across Wall Street, consulting, and private wealth management, Wesley specializes in translating complex financial strategies into clear, actionable guidance that supports sustainable wealth growth.

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In today's episode Garrett and Seth break down why your lead funnels aren't producing opportunities as expected. They diagnose where they are finding their deals and how the systems it takes to keep from giving up too soon. Implement one of these lead funnels into your business and watch the outcome!

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Seth and Garrett dive into debt advice and strategies they have changed their minds about. It's not 2020 anymore and we have a new market that requires updating strategies. Additionally, investment philosophies can change over time. Don't get caught believing clickbait about a market from 5 years ago.

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