REIA Radio

By: Hosts - Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner Producer - Denlis Bertrand
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  • You're Listening to REIA Radio!! Our hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner interview some of the best Real Estate Investors and break down their investments in the Omaha metro area both large and small. We get a sneak peak into how these investors create wealth as they share their vast knowledge and experiences, as well as tips and tricks on how to navigate the industry successfully. If you are here to learn from local investors and skip all the BS you are in the right place. Stay tuned and be sure to join the 1000’s of others that have joined REIARadio.com

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  • #208: When Scaling Back Pays More: Terry Shanahan’s Real Estate Reality Check
    May 7 2025

    Terry Shanahan is back on REIA Radio—and this time, we’re not just celebrating growth. After amassing over 200 doors in under three years, Terry opens up about what happens after you hit your goals. Spoiler: it's not all mailbox money and freedom.

    From inherited tenant disasters and surprise $19K trash liens to burnout and “door count delusion,” Terry shares the raw, unfiltered lessons he’s learned about portfolio optimization, property management, and the real cost of rapid scaling. He also dives into the systems he built, his VA hiring playbook, lease options done right, and how to stabilize when the economy and your portfolio start wobbling.

    This isn’t just an update—it’s a crash course in what happens when you grow fast without a solid foundation.

    Connect with Terry Shanahan via Instagram @theshanahanplan

    Golden Nugget:
    “Don’t focus on how many doors you have. Focus on how well they perform.”

    Enjoying the real stories and raw lessons? Help us keep REIA Radio going strong by leaving a 5-star review. Subscribe, share, and follow us—your support keeps the conversations real and the content ad-free.

    Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pFRlAMhxb7U

    You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today

    Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA

    Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/

    Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com

    Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/

    Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com

    Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com

    Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com

    www.reiquicktips.com

    Propstream -
    https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/

    RESimpli -
    https:...

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  • #207: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
    May 5 2025

    In this episode of REIA Radio, Ted and Owen sit down (again) with one of the most downloaded guests in the show's history—Terry Shanahan. Terry originally wowed listeners on Episode 46 with his lightning-fast portfolio growth, and now he’s back to share what happened after the massive scaling.

    We dig deep into how Terry added over 200 doors, mostly single-family, in a short period—and what that actually looks like behind the scenes. From systematizing with VAs to documenting every task, Terry lays out a blueprint for sustainable, high-volume investing.

    The guys also dive into:

    • How to survive (and thrive) when your debt resets at 7-8%
    • Insurance insanity on large commercial conversions
    • Owner financing strategies to offload properties without the tax bite
    • The power of slow flips (yes, real cash flow without the headaches)

    Plus, Owen vents on contractors, punch lists, and the DMV in a new segment called “What Grinds My Gears.” Oh—and the elevator bill on one of their projects? Try $275,000. Welcome to real estate.

    Golden Nugget: When cash flow gets squeezed, don’t overlook debt paydown. With today's rates, it might be the safest 8% return you’ll ever get.

    If this episode gave you a new perspective or just made you laugh at our pain, leave us a 5-star review and tell us what hit home. It helps more than you think and keeps us going. Share the episode with a fellow investor or anyone who needs the raw truth behind building wealth in real estate.

    Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kbT5Pj3u_C4

    You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today

    Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA

    Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/

    Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com

    Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/

    Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com

    Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com

    Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com

    www.reiquicktips.com

    Propstream -
    https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/

    RESimpli -
    https:...

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    36 mins
  • #206: Health, Wealth, and Hard Lessons: Collin Schwartz on Leveling Up Without Burning Out
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode of REIA Radio, we bring back one of our most downloaded guests ever — Collin Schwartz. A lot has changed since Collin's first appearance at Episode 16. He opens up about his insane crypto rollercoaster, losing (and almost recovering) six figures with one wrong click, and why Bud Light NFTs were a terrible investment. More importantly, Collin shares the real gold: how he's evolved mentally, physically, and financially over the last few years — from battling burnout and bad health to building better businesses and a better life.

    We talk about trusting your gut, surrounding yourself with the right people, biohacking, the realities of money versus fulfillment, and why constantly reinventing yourself isn't just smart — it's necessary. Whether you’re a beginner in real estate or 500 units deep, this is one of those "stop what you’re doing and pay attention" episodes.

    If you got even one thing out of this episode (and honestly, if you didn’t, that's a "you" problem), please leave us a five-star review. It helps keep this podcast alive, helps us bring on even bigger guests, and reminds us that we're not just talking into a void every week. Subscribe, review, and share if you're about that growth life.

    Watch us on YouTube - https://youtu.be/O84zP7EvXVk

    You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today

    Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA

    Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/

    Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com

    Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/

    Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com

    Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com

    Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com

    www.reiquicktips.com

    Propstream -
    https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/

    RESimpli -
    https:...

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    1 hr and 43 mins
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You guys do a great job, and provide such a valuable resource. Thanks for doing what you do!

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golden nuggets

no matter what level of investing you are at you will find every episode is filled with golden nuggets that can be applied to some area of your business.

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Podcast Host

Hello my name is Ted and one of the hosts of the podcasts. I know we go long but our content will help you understand investing. We dig deep into peoples story, why, work life family life balance and of course real estate!

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Best Podcast for Investors of all Skill Levels

Ted and Owen are so much fun to listen to- I look forward to this podcast every week. The guests provide so much knowledge and experience, it is impossible to not grow from tuning in.

Let's bring back that handsome guy from episode 13 as a guest host.....

- Sanner Therman

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Captivating

Ted and Owen are such a great team! Great show with amazing content in the real estate world.

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Educational Fun for Investors

This is probably the best and funniest podcast for real estate investors. They have great interviews, solid informative content, and hysterical hijinks. If you're new to real estate investing or a seasoned professional looking for a pleasant way to grow your knowledge, this is the best Podcast you will find. Ted, Owen. and occasionally Denlis do a beautiful job of digging deep into the backstory of each guest so you get a real sense their personality and life purpose. They take enough time to dig out the golden nuggets.

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