On today’s show we have Senior Managing Director of Vitreous Loan Group and the Chief Strategy Officer of Steven Lewis Capital: Nolan Borgersen. What if you could uncover the secrets of two successful companies in the finance and investment space, all in one episode? Our conversation with Nolan Borgersen, founder of Let's Ride, Chief Strategy Officer of Steven Lewis Capital, and Senior Managing Director at Head of Capital Markets for Vitreous Loan Group, does just that. Join us as Nolan...

What does it take to build a real estate empire? Join us as we chat with 26-year-old college dropout turned real estate mogul, Rob Beardsley, founder of Lone Star Capital. In this candid conversation, Rob shares his incredible journey from growing up in a real estate family to making the bold decision to drop out of college and pursue multifamily real estate investing full time. With the support of his mentor, Joe Fairlis, and a mastermind group, Rob's young and naïve confidence allowed him...

On today’s show we have our very first repeat guest; CEO and Founder of JKAM Alternative Investments, real estate investor Jack Krupey. What if you could unlock the secrets to making a fortune in real estate during times of crisis through alternative investing? That's exactly what we explore in this captivating episode with our insightful guest, Jack Krupey, a seasoned real estate and finance expert. Together, we delve into Jack's fascinating journey from the IT industry to the world of real...

On today’s episode of the show we have the principal of Zontik Ventures and one of the funnest operators we’ve ever had as a guest: Real Estate Investor Vlad Arakcheyev. On this episode of the show, Vlad tells the guys all about how he was a graphic designers who had never done ANYTHING in real estate up until the pandemic, how he quickly amassed over 500 multifamily units in his three short years in real estate, and how he used the midwest as his testing ground for cold calling before moving...

On today’s show we have the Chief Lending Officer and Co-Founder of Renovo Financial: meet lender Daniel Rosen, out of Chicago, Illinois. On this episode, the guys talk to Daniel about what it was like lending before the ‘08 crash, how Surviving is necessary to Thrive, and how Renovo is currently on the road to becoming a $10 Billion lender. Join the Deals & Dollars community today. If you're interested in becoming a guest on the show or receiving exclusive invites to our networking...

On today’s episode of Deals & Dollars we have the founder of Bosworth Ventures and Baynes & Baker: real estate investor Ravi Punn. From the world of real estate to the halls of fashion, Ravi is an entrepreneur that isn’t afraid to kick over boundaries and excel in multiple facets of business. On the show, the guys talk to Ravi about some huge lessons he learned early on in real estate development, how he founded a custom suit company in the middle of his real estate career, and a wild...

On today's episode of Deals & Dollars we have the President of Maxx Management and Managing Partner of Baynes and Baker: real estate investor Maxx Lepselter. As the President of Maxx Management, Maxx represents dozens of high-profile athletes in their off the field careers, fostering relationships with over +800 brand partnerships. On today's podcast, the guys talk to Maxx about how he got started in sports management, how he ended up partnering in his successful bespoke suit company, and...

On today’s episode we have founder and CEO of Exodus Capital, Haley Hasho. The guys and Haley talk about how she grew up as Pentecostal in Amish country, how she grossed $200,000,000 without ever making a six figure paycheck, and how she risked it all to start her own business in New York, the aforementioned Exodus Capital, which is in the business of "exiting clients out of assets and into opportunities."  Join the Deals & Dollars community today. If you're interested in becoming a guest...

Welcome back to a very special episode of the podcast: we've rebranded! Formerly known as 'Real Leverage,' we are now the Deals & Dollars podcast, hosted by David Choi, Eric Panecki, and John Libretti. Deals & Dollars is a premier real estate networking community, and this podcast is the official channel where we bring on the best real estate investors and entrepreneurs in the business to talk about how they got started, source their deals, and --most importantly-- get their...

On today's episode of the show we are bringing on the self-proclaimed "King of Title." Meet the Vice President of Business Development at Langdon Title, Title Insurance Executive Samuel Weiner. Sam and Eric have done business together for years now and Sam is on today's show to talk about the nuances of how he leverages his network like the professional he is. On today's show, the guys talk about what exactly title insurance is and why you need it, the power of events like Deals &...

On today's show we have a guest who works at the intersections between real estate investment and construction; meet multifamily investor and master operator Chris Stout, Principal of StoutCap. With over 20 years of experience in the residential construction industry, he oversees all construction projects within the portfolio and is a ruthless asset manager. On today's episode, Chris, David, and Eric talk about the benefits of delegating problems to free up your time, how to create a sterling...

On today's episode, we have our very first four-man podcast; we're joined by the tag team of Adam Shayanfekr and Michael Ramin. Adam is the Executive Director of Seraphim Equities and Michael is the Director of Business Development at Sharestates. This dynamic duo has an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and experience-- in the last year alone they've built and bought over $100,000,000 AUM -- and they're bringing it to us on todays show. On today's episode, Adam and Michael talk about how...

On today’s episode we have a wealth of knowledge and investing expertise from someone fresh out of college. Meet real estate investor and the owner of Vollmer Real Estate Investments LLC, Max Vollmer out of Eugene, Oregon. Max is a recent college graduate and only 24 years old, but that hasn’t stopped him from forging a wildly successful career in real estate investing… as well as one as an athlete competing on behalf of Nike! On today’s show, David and Max talk about how Max started his...

On today's episode we have a very special guest and friend of the show, John Libretti out of New Jersey. John is a managing director at Progress Capital, a commercial real estate financing company with over $40B in closed loans and $150M of directly funded bridge loans. His experience in evaluating, purchasing and reselling investment properties on behalf of his clients, combined with his proficiency in underwriting and negotiating positions him as a specialist in commercial real estate...

To kick off Season 2 of the Real Leverage Podcast, we have a very special episode. On today’s show we have COO of Leverage Companies and the brand new co-host of the podcast; meet real estate investor Eric Panecki. Eric and David have been business partners for four years, co-founding Leverage Companies and BRKCTY Capital, and have a wealth of shared experience that they draw on the show. On today’s episode they dive into the good and the bad of finding a business partner, the power of...

Today on the show we have CEO of Express Homebuyers and the powerhouse behind Brad Chandler Coaching; meet Real Estate Investor and entrepreneur Brad Chandler. Brad brings a wealth of knowledge to today’s show, both in the worlds of real estate investing and entrepreneurship, but also in creating sustainable and healthy practices in your life and business. On today’s show, Brad talks with David and Eric about how he bought and sold over 4,000 homes with his current business, how he is...

On today’s episode we have the “Cash Flow Expert” and owner of Money Ripples; meet real estate investor Chris Miles out of Draper, Utah. Chris is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them, and has been featured in US News, CNN Money, and BiggerPockets. On today’s episode, Dave and Chris go into the different ways in which financial freedom can be achieved through investing in real estate and the several myths surrounding investing...

On today’s episode we have founder and CEO of Weimer Investments, real estate investor Ryan Weimer. Although his market is Boise, Idaho, Ryan is current based out of London, England, running his multiple businesses entirely virtually. Ryan is a master of creative finance deals as well as a slew of other investing focuses, and he drops absolute bombs with us on today’s episode. Ryan talks to David about the insane rise and fall of the Boise market and the potentially infinite ROI that creative...

Today on the show we have the founder of Padsplit: CEO and  real estate investor Atticus LeBlanc. PadSplit is the country's largest coliving marketplace for affordable, workforce housing. Atticus has nearly two decades of real estate experience, as an investor and property owner, and now as the founder of PadSplit. On today’s show, David and Atticus talk about the ins and outs of coliving and how it’s the next big trend in real estate investing. Reach out to David today! Official...

On today’s episode of the podcast we have the Founder and CEO of Real Estate Investment firm SBD Housing Solutions, real estate investor Marck de Lautour, out of Kansas City, Missouri. Marck is a fellow member of the Collective Genius and has been a real estate professional for 20 years, flipping over 1,800 homes and managing over 650 rental homes. On today’s show, Marck talks about how he built his current team at SBD Housing Solutions, long term wealth strategies in the face of a downturn,...

In today’s episode of the podcast we have the owner of “We Buy Any Vegas House,” real estate investor Casey Ryan out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Casey is a jack-of-all-trades operator with a multitude of expertise in wholesaling, fix & flipping, marketing, and investing, and today he comes onto Real Leverage to give us insight into how he’s built his operation and how he invests. On today’s episode, David and Casey talk about how he took down 800 deals and acquired 230 doors by age 30, how...

On today’s episode we have CEO of Tempo Funding, LLC, real estate investor Mike Zlotnik out of Brooklyn, New York. Mike has been a debt and equity investor in real estate for over 20 years, and he brings his enormous wealth of experience and knowledge to the podcast. Mike and David talk about Mike’s transition from the technology industry to real estate, how raising and deploying capital constantly is the only surefire way to “time” the market, and how hope is not a good plan for financial...

On today’s episode we have the co-founder and managing partner of Atlis Real Estate Partners and lawyer Greg Katz, out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is an absolute wealth of knowledge having started his career on the legal side of fund formation, being a part of over one billion dollars of funds raised before switching over to starting his own fund. On this episode of the podcast, Greg talks about his journey from law to starting his own fund, the importance of personally fostering your...

On today’s episode, we have the founder and CEO of DealMachine, Real Estate Investor David Lecko, out of Indianapolis, Indiana. While David is a successful real estate investor in his own right, he is known for inventing the proprietary software for what would become the 36th fastest growing company in the entire country, DealMachine. Creating over $400,000,000 worth of value for real estate investors across the country, DealMachine is a titan in the real estate tech space. On today’s...

On today’s episode we have the owner and founder of Rapid Home Offers, Real Estate Investor Brendan Berry, out of Detroit, Michigan. Brendan is a well rounded real estate professional, wholesaling, flipping, and handling large commercial development; but above all else, he considers himself a salesman and finds his success from being able to handle sales calls in a way few acquisition managers can. On today’s episode, David and Brendan talk about how wholesaling is the best entrypoint for...