How Real Estate Changed My Life

About How Real Estate Changed My Life

Learn how and why Real Estate can change YOUR life with 20+ year real estate veteran, Kyle McCaw.

Publisher

Kyle McCaw

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2023

Latest episode

12 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2025

   S2E11 - Jace Myers & Brennan Harvey: What Property Managers Really Do: Two Interns Tell All

   Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by Jace Myers & Brennan Harvey, two Texas A&M interns who spent the summer inside our property management operation. They share insights on their expectations versus reality in property management, the value of hands-on experience in a small business, and the importance of effective communication with clients. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of working in property management, the learning curve involved, and the interns' future aspirations in the business world. If you’re a landlord, aspiring PM, or student eyeing a high-learning-curve internship, this episode is packed with playbooks, checklists, and pro tips you can use immediately. About McCaw Property: Full Service Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management Company We are helping clients find their home daily. Our investment professionals are motivated to provide income and capital appreciation to meet our clients' financial objectives. Investing in North Texas residential property provides the safest way to generate a stable and superior investment for many years. Our strategy is to identify and acquire residential income properties that, with the proper management plan, will provide reliable cash flow and capital appreciation. We thoroughly analyze each prospective property to fully understand the combined impact of location, timing, and demographics. Careful analysis plus insight gained through wide experience enables McCaw Properties to correctly forecast a property's future performance and determine its value. Only strong properties with true investment value are considered, ensuring solid returns for our investors. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:39] Introduction[01:40 - 04:35] Internship Experiences at McCaw Property Management (Aggie 100 Career Fair)[04:36 - 06:49] Understanding Property Management[06:50 - 15:07] First projects at McCaw Property Management[15:08 - 19:34] The Value of Property Management for Clients[19:35 - 31:44] Learning and Growth in a Small Business Environment[31:45 - 38:43] Advice for Future Interns[38:44 - 44:36] Future Aspirations and Career Paths[44:37 - 47:16] Outro Connect with Kyle and his team! Apple: https://bit.ly/HRECMLAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/HRECMLSpotifyiHeart: https://bit.ly/HRECMLiHeartPodbean: https://bit.ly/HRECMLPodBean YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@McCawPropertyManagement #podcast #1031Exchange #RealEstateInvesting #TaxStrategy #CapitalGains #DepreciationRecapture #QualifiedIntermediary #Reverse1031 #DST #TIC #WealthBuilding #LandlordTips #PassiveIncome #StepUpBasis #LikeKindExchange #internship #aggie100fair

2. 

   29 Aug 2025

   S2E10 - LuAnn Blough: 1031 Exchange Masterclass: Basis, Boot, Debt, + the 200% Rule

   Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by LuAnn Blough, a Regional Development Director at Exchange Resource Group, LLC. She’s on a mission to make the 1031 exchange simple, safe, and accessible—so everyday investors can defer taxes legally, preserve equity, and scale from one door to many. Luann breaks down the rules (in plain English), shares real-world examples, and shows you how to avoid the costly mistakes that can derail an exchange—covering basis, boot, debt, ID methods (3-Property vs. 200% Rule), timelines (45/180 days), reverse exchanges, DSTs, TICs, and more. If you’re a landlord, agent, or curious investor who wants to trade up without triggering taxes, this episode is packed with practical steps, checklists, and pro tips. About ERG1031 Exchanges: We strive to help maximize our client’s investment security and build future wealth preservation with tax deferred 1031 exchanges. As a nationwide Qualified Intermediary, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service in planning, structuring and facilitating your exchange. Providing all QI functions (document prep, secure holding of funds, timeline tracking, transaction support and education), we ensure our clients are comfortable and confident using a 1031 exchange while providing guidance through the 1031 exchange process. Timestamps: [00:00 - 02:41] Introduction[02:42 - 06:00] Understanding 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges[06:01 - 09:01] Calculating Capital Gains and Tax Implications[09:02 - 11:47] The Process of a 1031 Exchange[11:48 - 15:00] Identifying Replacement Properties[15:01 - 17:47] Reinvestment Goals and Tax Deferral[17:48 - 20:45] Reverse Exchanges Explained[20:46 - 23:53] Real-Life Examples and Success Stories[23:54 - 26:53] The Importance of Professional Guidance[26:54 - 38:48] Conclusion and Contact Information Resources: Regional Development Director at Exchange Resource Group, LLChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luannblough/Phone number: 972863 1031Email: luann@erg1031.com Connect with Kyle and his team! Apple: https://bit.ly/HRECMLAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/HRECMLSpotifyiHeart: https://bit.ly/HRECMLiHeartPodbean: https://bit.ly/HRECMLPodBean YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@McCawPropertyManagement #podcast #1031Exchange #RealEstateInvesting #TaxStrategy #CapitalGains #DepreciationRecapture #QualifiedIntermediary #Reverse1031 #DST #TIC #WealthBuilding #LandlordTips #PassiveIncome #StepUpBasis #LikeKindExchange

3. 

   13 Jun 2025

   S2E09: Eva Zivanovic & Matt Speer: Why TrueMatch Scores Matter for Every Property Investor

   PropertyManagement.com co-founders Eva Zivanovic and Matt Speer discuss how their TrueMatch scores bring transparency to property management for property owners and investors in this interview.

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• Eva Zivanovic
• Matt Speer
• Shaun Overton

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YouTube views

200,073

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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42

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0

YouTube

82

Engagement

68

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