Join us as we sit down with top real estate investors or industry leaders from across the U.S., uncovering their strategies, success stories, and lessons learned along the way. Each episode dives into how these investors find, negotiate, and close deals, along with their insights on market trends and advice for navigating the world of real estate. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, tune in to gain valuable perspectives from industry leaders nationwide! Hosted by Or Sapir from MotivatedSellers.com
1-on-1 with Randy Smith: Why Private Equity Is Quietly Buying Mobile Home Park
After 25 years in corporate sales, Randy Smith knew his earnings needed to work harder than he did. What he found was an asset class most investors overlook and private equity can't stop buying.In this episode, Randy shares how he went from single-family BRRRR rentals to passive investing, and how one deal with Brandon Turner at Open Door Capital turned into one of the best investments he's ever made.The asset that changed everything? Mobile home parks. You own the land, tenants own their homes, and you skip the turnover, repairs, and vacancies that eat into apartment returns.We get into why mobile home parks are more stable than multifamily, how depreciation can run 3 to 4 times higher than other assets, what makes a good park deal, the red flags to watch for, and why affordability will keep driving demand for years to come.Randy also breaks down the markets his firm targets, the deals they're working on now, and his advice for anyone looking to get started in 2026.This isn't just a real estate conversation. It's a blueprint for stable, tax-smart wealth."Mobile home parks have less turnover risk."If you've been looking for predictable income without the headaches of traditional rentals, this episode will show you where the smart money is going.
23 Jun 2026
1-on-1 with Mel Dorman: The Wealth Strategy the Rich Don't Talk About
Some people are told wealth isn't for them. Mel Dorman decided to prove that wrong and now she's on a mission to bring everyone with her.In this episode, Mel shares how she went from working as a social worker to building six-figure passive income in just five years purchasing 34 rental units without relying on big banks, high interest rates, or generational money. The strategy that changed everything? Seller financing. A tool the wealthy have quietly used for generations that most people have never even heard of.We get into how Mel discovered this people-first approach to real estate, why she calls herself a Financial Activist, and how seller financing creates win-win deals that keep wealth inside communities instead of funneling it upward. She breaks down the six money myths that kept her stuck and that are likely keeping your audience stuck too.Mel also talks about her TEDx South Lake Tahoe talk, her book Bank on Your Neighbor, and the Seller Financing Academy she built to make this path accessible for everyday people not just those with a head start.This isn't just a real estate conversation. It's a quiet revolution."Let's make change, while we make money."If you've ever felt locked out of wealth-building, this episode will show you there's another way in.Connect with Mel Dorman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mel_dorman/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadorman/Website: https://www.meldorman.com/Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/motivatedsellersReady for exclusive off-market leads? Get started at https://motivatedsellers.com/
10 Jun 2026
1-on-1 with Salvador Gallardo: Why This US Veteran Flip Contracts, Not Homes.
Some people come home from serving their country and search for what's next. Salvador Gallardo came home and built a $70,000 a month real estate business without ever buying a single property.In this episode, Salvador shares his journey from military service to mastering the art of wholesaling and how the discipline, structure, and mission-driven mindset the military gave him became the exact foundation his business is built on.We get into how he discovered wholesaling, what went through his head the first time he heard you could make money in real estate without actually owning anything, and the story behind his very first deal. From there, Salvador breaks down exactly how he generates $70K a month how many deals it takes, where his motivated sellers come from, and what his day-to-day actually looks like when the business is running at that level.One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is how he connects his military background to his success in sales, negotiation, and relationship building skills the Army doesn't hand you, but that Salvador had to develop on his own terms.We also talk about what separates the wholesalers who make it from the ones who quit inside 90 days, the biggest mistake beginners make before they ever close their first deal, and what it actually costs to get started — because the answer might surprise you."You don't need capital. You need to be resourceful, disciplined, and willing to do the work."If you're a veteran figuring out your next move, or someone who's been sitting on the sidelines of real estate waiting for the right moment Salvador's story is your sign to start.Connect with Salvador Gallardo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvadorgallardo/Connect with Us:https://linktr.ee/motivatedsellersReady for exclusive off-market leads? Get started at https://motivatedsellers.com/
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