
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
Welcome to the Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brought to you by the Rental Property Owner Association - providing benefits and services to real estate investors and rental property owners for over 45 years. Hosted by Brian Hamrick from Hamrick Investment Group. Every Monday Brian and his special guest will discuss topics, tips, and techniques Designed to make you a more confident and successful Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor
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He Hacks Before the Criminals Can—Cybersecurity Tips for Real Estate Investors with Jeremiah Baker
Cyberattacks are happening every 40 seconds in the U.S.—and real estate investors are becoming prime targets. From wire fraud to ransomware, these scams can drain six-figure sums without warning, often before victims even realize they’ve been hit. Jeremiah Baker is an ethical hacker with 17 years of experience breaking
As we mark our 500th episode, we’re diving into the incredible journey of reviving Engadine Inn & Cabins, a historic vacation rental in Asheville, North Carolina. Your host, Brian Hamrick, shares the behind-the-scenes story of overcoming property management setbacks, surviving Hurricane Helene, and transforming disaste
Scaling a real estate portfolio is challenging enough—but doing it across multiple states while serving in the military takes a whole different level of strategy. Jefferson Calloway started investing in 2019 while stationed as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, buying a townhome near Fort Rucker, Alabama. Since then

From FedEx to a 7-Figure Painting Business: Ramond Harris on Pivots, Paint, and Profits
Justin Workman and I sit down with Detroit investor and entrepreneur Ramond Harris at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference for our fifth annual update. Ramond shares his journey from running FedEx delivery routes to acquiring and scaling a commercial painting business, VR Quality Painting, specializing in apartm
There’s a lot of noise in the commercial real estate space—but today’s guest brings the kind of clarity that only comes from experience and execution. Rob Beardsley is the Founder of Lone Star Capital, and in just a few years, he’s built a portfolio of over $750 million in multifamily real estate. He’s the author of t
The short-term rental market has created incredible opportunities for investors—but success isn’t just about listing a property on Airbnb. It takes strategy, optimization, and resilience to build a thriving business. Quentin West knows this firsthand. After facing financial hardship, he turned to Airbnb and built a sh