312: How AI is Revolutionizing Real Estate Lead Gen – Sheldon Wolf
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Sheldon Wolf, a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience spanning real estate, finance, fintech, and artificial intelligence. Sheldon is the founder and CEO of Intellitary, an AI-powered transaction origination platform that is completely redefining how consumers, realtors, and […]
311: The Secret to Scaling Real Estate Private Equity – Ben Kahle
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Ben Kahle, Managing Partner at Wellings Capital, to unpack the strategies behind scaling a commercial real estate private equity firm to over $230 million in investor equity. STOP! Your free eBook is ready. 🎁🚀https://tempofunding.com/endgame/ Get into the link to get […]
310: The Lazy 1031 Exchange: Defer Syndication Taxes without a Traditional 1031 – Matt Hamilton
What do you do when a real estate syndication or fund exits an asset, but you can’t use a traditional 1031 exchange because you own an LLC interest rather than direct real property? You turn to the “Lazy Man’s 1031 Exchange.” In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down […]
309: The AI Data Center Effect: Why Billion-Dollar Warehouses Are Moving to Texas – Chase MacLeod
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, Mike Zlotnik sits down with Chase MacLeod, Founder and CEO of MacLeod & Co., a boutique industrial commercial real estate brokerage specializing in Southern California, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and Miami. Chase shares his journey from Texas to California, discusses why industrial real estate remains one of […]
308: Maximize Your Investments: A Comprehensive Guide to Flat Fee IRAs – Adam Bergman
Adam and Mike dive deep into why traditional wealth management models might be draining your long-term returns through compounding 1% AUM fees. They break down the “New 60/40 Portfolio”—a strategy inspired by the legendary Yale Endowment (Swensen model) that shifts 60% of your retirement capital into non-correlated alternative assets like real estate, hard money loans, […]
307: The “Renting Dirt” Strategy: Why Investors Love Manufactured Housing Communities – Nasir Ali
Ali breaks down the evolution from the “trailer park” stigma to modern, high-quality manufactured housing communities. You’ll discover how the industry has shifted toward professional management, institutional financing, and a “vertically integrated” supply chain—allowing operators to take 50% occupied communities to 95%+ occupancy by solving the financing hurdles for residents. Big Mike and Ali also […]
306: How to Shield Your Wealth Legally Using Wyoming LLCs & Trusts – Mark Pierce
Mark explains Wyoming’s powerful asset protection strategies, including single-member LLCs, charging orders, and the unique “Phantom Distribution” tactic that can discourage creditors. He also discusses protecting multi-generational wealth, combining LLCs with Irrevocable Grantor Trusts for tax efficiency, and advanced planning tools such as Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and estate tax strategies. Get into the link […]
305: Optimizing Your Real Estate Portfolio with Property Llama – Richard McGirr
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik welcomes Richard McGirr, a Denver-based entrepreneur, four-time founder, and the visionary behind Property Llama. Richard shares his journey from scaling a software consultancy to becoming a sophisticated real estate investor who realized a massive gap in landlord education: the “messy middle” of portfolio […]
304: Why Smart Businesses Are Nearshoring to Latin America – Brian Samson
Brian shares his incredible journey of living out of a suitcase for an entire year before settling in Hawaii and navigating the harsh realities of coastal real estate. They unpack why Hawaiian real estate offers wild appreciation but terrible cash flow due to the high cost of living and the state’s mandatory General Excise Tax. […]
303: Why Mobile Home Parks are the #1 Recession-Proof Asset in 2026 – Gabe Petersen
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, Mike Zlotnik sits down with Gabe Petersen, a former Microsoft project manager turned real estate mogul. Gabe is the founder of Kaizen Properties and the host of the top-ranked podcast, The Real Estate Investing Club. With a portfolio of over 10 commercial properties—including mobile home parks, […]