In this episode of REIA Radio, we’re joined once again by Megan Ahern for a candid deep dive into what’s working—and what’s not—in real estate today. From scaling her “First Deal” program to attending high-ticket masterminds, Megan shares tactical strategies, personal growth reflections, and marketing ideas that any investor can apply.

We talk about:

• The power of networking events like Coffee & Cap Rates and REIA meetups
• How masterminds (yes, even the $65K ones) can compress learning and drive revenue
• The real impact of stepping away from daily operations—and letting your spouse step in
• Marketing insights from Justin Silverio and why Megan’s team chooses pay-per-lead over postcards
• Hiring smarter: Megan’s exact process for weeding out unqualified applicants before they waste her time
• The true cost (and hidden productivity gains) of cutting back on alcohol
• Why giving your kids experiences—not gifts—can build deeper family bonds

The episode wraps up with a teaser for next week’s interview with Justin Silverio of Invelo, plus a golden nugget about building a top-tier team by hiring for grit, not resumes.

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Elijah Erdei’s journey into real estate didn’t start in a boardroom — it started with a paintbrush in hand at age six. In this episode, he shares how growing up in a 12-sibling household and helping on his parents’ rentals laid the foundation for a lifetime of hands-on investing.

We dive deep into Elijah’s early hustles, from rent-to-own misfires to flipping homes with no bank loans and no partners. He opens up about the hard-earned lessons of financing, remodeling condemned properties, and surviving nightmare hard money lender experiences. Most notably, we explore his ambitious 50-unit transformation in North Platte, Nebraska — a once-dead property reborn as workforce housing with creative leasing strategies and support from the local city.

If you’ve ever considered tackling fire-damaged homes, investing in small towns, or reviving buildings that others run from, this episode will show you exactly how Elijah gets it done — and why neighbors now thank him for cleaning up the blocks.

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In this episode of the Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted dive into the real-life chaos that comes with investing—no fluff, just the raw stuff. From navigating Airbnb guest horror stories (including emotional support animals that wrecked the place) to dealing with sky-high insurance inspections on newly acquired properties, this episode is a reminder that real estate is never boring.

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