On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken sit down with bestselling author and real estate entrepreneur Jim Sheils to explore his journey from buying foreclosures in Bakersfield, California to becoming a partner in one of the top five largest builders in the U.S. Jim shares how spotting an overheated California market in 2005 led him to Jacksonville, how the 2008 crash reshaped his strategy, and why he made the leap from rehabbing old homes to pioneering the build-to-rent model before it even had a name. He also dives into how partnering with a 300-year-old Japanese conglomerate unlocked the ability to offer investors in-house financing at 3.5%, making today's tough numbers actually pencil. And if that wasn't enough, Jim opens up about his bestselling book 18 Summers — a surprisingly simple framework that's helped over 300,000 families stay grounded while chasing big goals. If you're looking to understand how to scale smart in real estate without losing what matters most at home, this episode delivers on both fronts.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken sit down with Airbnb arbitrage entrepreneur Danish Azim to explore his journey from reselling phones and navigating a bankruptcy to building an 18-property short-term rental portfolio generating $80–90K a month in revenue — without owning a single property. Danish breaks down exactly how he identifies profitable markets, analyzes deals using tools like AirDNA, and pitches landlords on sublease agreements with a surprisingly effective approach. He also walks through how he furnishes, photographs, and launches properties entirely remotely, often booking guests within 24 hours of going live. From hiring virtual assistants in Pakistan to automating guest communication, Danish lays out the full operational blueprint he uses to run a tight, scalable business. If you've ever wondered how to break into the Airbnb world without a massive down payment or a ton of real estate experience, this episode is your roadmap.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken sit down with Brad Johnson to trace his journey from logistics consulting and casual weekend investing to building a mobile home park portfolio and ultimately closing over $3.3 billion in commercial real estate. Brad shares how spotting unusually high yields and low default rates in manufactured housing data led him to a niche most investors were completely ignoring in 2013, and how seller financing on his very first Kansas City park set the tone for how he approached deals. He breaks down the operational realities of running mobile home parks that most investors underestimate, and why boots-on-the-ground management is non-negotiable in value-add deals. If you're looking to understand how to find alpha in overlooked asset classes and scale a real estate business the right way, this episode is a masterclass.