In this episode, I sit down with Shukira Maldonado, a powerhouse real estate investments lender specializing in DSCR loans, fix & flip financing, room rental funding, and private money.

Shukira breaks down how she helped get an 8-unit property funded in just 72 hours — not because of luck, but because of strong, intentional relationships with her capital partners. This episode pulls back the curtain on what actually gets deals approved fast and why who your lender is can matter more than the deal itself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ How DSCR loans really work and who they’re best for
✔️ What investors can do to position themselves for rapid approvals
✔️ How to stop losing deals due to slow financing

If you’re a real estate investor looking to scale through:

Long-term rentals
Fix & flips
Rent-by-the-room investing
DSCR or private capital

This episode is a must-watch.

Watch until the end for insights that could change how you approach funding forever.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dominique Rice, Host Advisor at PadSplit, for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually takes to succeed renting by the room.

Dominique works directly with hosts every day—and in this episode, she shares insights you won’t hear in a webinar or onboarding call. We talk about what separates high-performing hosts from those who struggle, common mistakes new operators make, and how to approach PadSplit like a real business instead of a side hustle.

If you’re considering PadSplit, already operating a room rental, or looking to scale a co-living portfolio, this episode will help you set the right expectations and avoid costly missteps.

In this episode, we cover:
• What successful PadSplit hosts are doing differently
• The biggest mistakes new hosts make
• How PadSplit evaluates and supports hosts
• What long-term, sustainable room rental success really looks like

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In this episode, I sit down with Ed Peugh — a military veteran, licensed real estate agent, real estate investor, and respected pillar and mentor in the Charlotte, NC real estate investing market.

Ed shares how decades of experience shaped his investing philosophy — and why he recently made the strategic move to add room rental (co-living) investments to his portfolio.

This conversation goes beyond theory and hype. We talk real numbers, real market shifts, and real decisions investors are making right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Ed’s military background influences his discipline and risk management
• What he’s seen change in the Charlotte real estate market over the years
• Why traditional rental investors are exploring room rentals for stronger cash flow
• Key differences between traditional rentals and room rental operations

Whether you’re an experienced investor, a real estate agent, or someone exploring room rentals for the first time, this episode delivers grounded insight from someone who’s done it all.

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