In this powerful episode, Ian Ziegler opens up about his journey through unexpected health battles and how they reshaped his outlook on life and business. From tenant retention and portfolio management to the importance of having multiple exit strategies, Ian dives deep into the realities of real estate investing that most people overlook.

He shares hard-earned lessons from commercial real estate, the value of adaptability in a shifting market, and how personal experiences influence the way he leads and invests. Ian also reflects on redefining success—not by money or units owned, but by purpose—and how failure can become one of the best teachers in life and business.

🎧 Listen now for an honest and inspiring look at resilience, purpose, and the mindset it takes to build something that lasts.

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In this episode of REIA Radio, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with David Pickron—real estate investor, licensed private investigator, and CEO of Rent Perfect—to talk about the side of real estate most landlords don’t like to discuss: evictions, screening tenants, and the tough lessons that come with managing rentals.

David shares his journey from serving eviction notices in college to building one of the nation’s top investigative screening companies. He reveals what most landlords get wrong about background checks, how to legally and fairly screen applicants, and why your rental criteria might be the most powerful document in your business.

This episode is equal parts education, tough love, and humor—packed with strategies to help every landlord level up their game and protect their portfolio.

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In this episode of The Real Estate Rundown, Ted and Owen swap war stories about the glamorous (and not-so-glamorous) side of real estate investing and property management — especially when it comes to Airbnb rentals.

From last-minute furnace replacements and carbon monoxide scares to guests getting locked out because of rogue brass knobs, this episode is a full-on masterclass in “what could go wrong will go wrong.” Along the way, Ted shares a huge shoutout to a local plumber who went above and beyond, and Owen reminds everyone that great service still wins in this business.

They also tease an upcoming episode with real estate investor and military vet Ian Ziegler, whose redemption story and life lessons hit home for both hosts. Whether you’re managing your own properties or hiring it out, this episode will have you laughing, nodding, and maybe double-checking your CO detectors.

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