This was such an incredible episode!  We were fortunate enough to meet Michael while networking at the Miami STR Wealth retreat.  His story is amazing.  He and his family live in New Jersey and for their first short term rental investment, they decided to take a swing at a 10 bedroom home just outside of Disney World.  How and why they made the decision to invest here can all be learned in this wonderful interview.  Long story short, Michael and his wife, Marissa looked at the cold hard data and took a very calculated and strategic risk.  That decision ignited into an amazing investment and an incredible home that is perfectly themed!  The home is called "The Enchanted Rose Villa".  It boasts a Harry Potter themed movie theatre, a game room, disney themed bedrooms, and a pool.  Not only that, Michael and Marissa leverage technology and automations to make the operations of such a home much more managable! Since buying and updating this home, they've gone on to buy another in Gulf Shores and most recently just got their 3rd STR under contract in North Carolina!  Mike and Marissa have dialed in their operations so they can quite literally manage properties from anywhere in the world, simply by replicating the lock tight systems that they have created! We at Hassle Free RE as SOOO excited to share Mike's story with all of you!  Thanks for tuning in! Links from the show: www.enchantedrosevilla.com @mbaffuto85 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

Wow... This is a special set of episodes!  This is the first of two episodes where we interviewed Ryan Bakke, Founder of Learn Like a CPA.  Ryan is a tax strategist who works with real estate investors and professionals.  His specialty is helping people build wealth, while also saving millions of dollars in taxes.  What's neat is that Ryan is an investor himself!  When he's not working with clients, he can be found on the speaker circuit, presenting at real estate conferences and retreats.  If you are a real estate investor, or want to get into real estate investing, then listening to this episode is a MUST! Links from the show! Ryan's Website Ryan's Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok:  @learnlikeacpa Podcast References The Power of Leverage in Real Estate Build STR Wealth Using the Tax Code Deep Dive Real Estate Professional Status Build Generational Wealth by Paying your Kids in your Real Estate Business --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

Wow... This is a special set of episodes!  This is the first of two episodes where we interviewed Ryan Bakke, Founder of Learn Like a CPA.  Ryan is a tax strategist who works with real estate investors and professionals.  His specialty is helping people build wealth, while also saving millions of dollars in taxes.  What's neat is that Ryan is an investor himself!  When he's not working with clients, he can be found on the speaker circuit, presenting at real estate conferences and retreats.  If you are a real estate investor, or want to get into real estate investing, then listening to this episode is a MUST! Links from the show! Ryan's Website Ryan's Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok:  @learnlikeacpa Podcast References The Power of Leverage in Real Estate Build STR Wealth Using the Tax Code Deep Dive Real Estate Professional Status Build Generational Wealth by Paying your Kids in your Real Estate Business --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

In this episode Kim and Dave dive deep into how to mitigate financial risks and hardships when first starting out with Short Term Rentals.  One of the most common fears is that if somethings breaks, that you as the owner won't be able to cover the financial burden of remediating the issue... Folks, this episode gives you the playbook for overcoming that fear so you can safely jump into the STR game and enjoy all of the rewards that come with it! If you'd like help analyzing a deal, or would like to discuss issues that you currently face in your own short term rental(s), then don't hesitate to reach out!  We are here to help!  Email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation. Dave and Kim are real estate investors and short term rental managers operating in the New England area.  They have a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals through investing in short term rentals. Dave is also a licensed real estate agent with Realty Executives Boston West.  He specializes in helping investors find their next short term rental investment!  If you'd like to learn about the different STR markets in Massachusetts, then call Dave at 508-277-7716 or email [email protected] for a free consultation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

Earlier this month, we attended the exclusive STR Wealth Conference in Miami, Florida!  Limited to 100 attendees, this conference hosted some of the top names in this niche industry!  All who attended left the conference with clarity, vision, and focus for building their business and making their mark in the STR space! In this episode, Dave and Kim share 5 takeaways which may help you in achieving your goals in STR real estate investing!  As Dave and Kim work to continue to grow their STR Co-Hosting and Consulting business, don't hesitate to reach out if YOU would like more details, have any questions, or would like some advice on how to approach your next STR investment! Contact Info for Hosts: Dave Menapace Call/Text:  508-277-7716 Kim Menapace Call/Test:  781-738-3403 Or email:  [email protected] You can find this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/yWGkDabJ0yU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

What a fantastic episode!  In this episode, I sit down with my life partner, business partner, CEO, and everything in between, Kim Menapace!  We chat about our "Oh Sh!t" moments running running our short term rental business!  Beyond just sharing our craziest stories, we discuss practical ways to overcome many of the obstacles that you will face, all while working full time, supporting a family, and trying to have some time for yourself!   Dave Menapace Realtor®   Realty Executives Boston West  Cell:  508-277-7716  Email:  [email protected]   MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

The Hassle Free RE Podcast Episode 6!  In this special interview, I meet with Kathy Cole, Sr. Mortgage Planner with OnTo Mortgage!  Kathy has been in the real estate mortgage business for over 20 years.  In this special interview, Kathy covers the ins and outs of real estate financing.  We go in depth pulling back the layers so the listeners (and viewers) can learn what types of products are available to them today, how to make yourself more "financeable", and who the various team members are on the lending side and what their roles are.  This information is even more vital in today's ever changing real estate market.  Enjoy!   Links:  https://ontomortgage.com/  Dave Menapace Realtor®   Realty Executives Boston West  Cell:  508-277-7716 Email:  [email protected]   MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

What a wonderful episode we have here!  Cody and I met through a real estate forum and have since invested along side one another and often bounce ideas back and fourth as we both work to scale our portfolios.  Though our approach to investing in real estate hasn't been the same, our ultimate goals have been very similar.  This episode teaches us all that real estate investing can take many different forms!  I believe Cody covers 3 different ways that he's invested in real estate.  See if you can count them as Cody takes you through his amazing real estate investing journey! Also, be sure to follow Cody on Instagram as he works to build transformational wealth!  @gagnonrei --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

The Hassle Free RE Podcast Episode 4!  In this special interview, I meet with Drew Chisolm, owner and operator of the luxury vacation rental "House in the Port!".  Drew has an amazing story.  She grew up in suburban Massachusetts, often visiting Cape Cod for summer vacation.  When her parents bought a vacation house in the summer town of Harwich on Cape Cod, she saw a GOLDEN opportunity to jump into the world of vacation rental (STR) real estate investing.  There was one catch - she lives on the other side of the country in Miami, Florida!   Drew's story is special and she proves that your first home purchase DOES NOT have to be your primary residence.  In fact, it can be an investment property.   I'd encourage everyone to check this interview out, and if you are so inclined, check out Drew's listing (link below) and follow her on Instagram (@houseintheport).   Book your stay:  https://bit.ly/houseintheport  Dave Menapace Realtor®   Realty Executives Boston West  Cell:  508-277-7716  Email:  [email protected]   MenapaceRealEstate.com https://www.menapacerealestate.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support

In this episode of the Hassle Free RE podcast, I discuss some of the challenges that I've come across while being an out of state landlord.  Furthermore, I talk about how those challenges were overcome and some the details related to overcoming such challenges.  This will be a segment that I put out weekly.  It's my goal to share these experiences so others might avoid some of the same mistakes that I've made - hopefully, making your investing experience Hassle Free! Link Mentioned in this podcast Menapace RE website:  https://www.menapacerealestate.com/ Menapace RE Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menapace_realestate/ Menapace RE Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MenapaceRealEstate Book a time to connect with Dave:  https://calendly.com/davemenapace/30min    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support