In this jaw-dropping episode of REIA Radio, we sit down with Jerry Banks—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author of "Eat Sh*t and Smile"—for one of the most unforgettable interviews we’ve ever recorded.

From escaping Vietnam under a fake engagement to flipping his first house at 15, Jerry's story is filled with insane pivots, painful failures, and major wins. We dig deep into his journey from small-town Iowa to leading a billion-dollar real estate portfolio with Lozier Investments. He opens up about surviving near-bankruptcy during his Bread Dough Pizza franchise days, his unexpected comeback, and the brutal lesson a pissed-off banker once gave him that changed his entire trajectory.

You'll hear golden nuggets on mentorship, adapting through market cycles, and why building resilience matters more than any business plan. Whether you're new to investing or 20 years in, this is one episode you’ll want to hear all the way through.

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In this week’s Real Estate Rundown, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch serve up one of their rawest, most relatable episodes yet. From Airbnb headaches and POA deals gone sideways, to hilarious law school graduation stories and shoutouts to local legends like Bud Crawford, this episode covers it all.

Ted opens up about a deal falling apart at the closing table thanks to a last-minute POA switch, and Owen reminds us why appreciation trumps cash flow over time—especially in solid markets like Omaha. Plus, the crew dives into Airbnb struggles, the quirks of running short-term rentals in multi-family buildings, and shares a powerful golden nugget about Omaha’s free public access podcast and TV resources.

And don’t miss the preview of Wednesday’s episode with Jerry G. Banks—Vietnam vet, longtime real estate investor, and master storyteller. His full-circle journey from flipping homes at 15 to 50 years in the game is one you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of REIA Radio, we dive into the unconventional journey of Jordan Downey—from bagging ice at his family’s plant and managing 10,000 hogs a day at Hormel, to becoming a CPA, tax firm partner, and savvy real estate investor. Jordan shares what it really takes to become a partner in a firm, how he learned to work smarter with his clients (and out-negotiate the other side), and why real estate is one of the best tax strategies for long-term wealth.

You’ll hear how his childhood in Grand Island shaped his work ethic, how living in his father-in-law’s basement sparked his rental journey, and how he bought a trailer park in Missouri to build passive income. Plus, he drops serious gold on what most business owners miss when it comes to selling their companies—and why owning the real estate under your business might be the smartest move of all.

It’s equal parts tax insight, business acumen, and meat processing horror stories—don’t miss it.

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