CT Real Estate Edge Podcast
Welcome to the CT Real Estate Edge Podcast, your source for tips and tricks on building wealth through Real Estate in the state of Connecticut (US). You will get the best techniques from the leading experts in Real Estate and Lending with your host, Robert Weinberg.
Episodes

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3 days ago
How do you transition from a stable corporate career to building a thriving real estate empire? In this episode, we sit down with Niyi Adewole, a former corporate executive turned real estate investor managing a large portfolio of both short and long term rentals.
Niyi shares his inspiring journey, from taking the leap into real estate to becoming a master of house hacking and scaling profitable rental properties.
Discover:✅ Why house hacking is a game-changer for reducing living costs and growing wealth.✅ Proven strategies for managing short-term rentals and generating direct booking revenue.✅ How to navigate the challenges of investing in properties across multiple markets.✅ The creative financing methods that helped Niyi scale his portfolio.✅ Hard-earned lessons from setbacks and how they shaped his success.
If you’re ready to unlock financial freedom through real estate, this episode is packed with actionable advice, insider tips, and motivational insights.
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Monday May 05, 2025
Mastering Property Management and Team Building with Ed Mathews
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Join us as we sit down with Ed Mathews, Founder of Clark St Capital, for an in-depth conversation on mastering the art of property management and building high-performing teams in real estate. In this episode, Ed shares his inspiring journey from a Silicon Valley executive to a successful real estate investor and mentor. He reveals the pivotal moments that fueled his transition, the lessons he learned balancing a demanding day job, family life, and his real estate ventures, and how these experiences shaped his approach to managing multifamily investments.
What You'll Learn:
🚀 Ed's Journey: Discover what inspired his bold career shift from Silicon Valley to real estate and how his past experiences paved the way for success.
⚖️ Balancing Act: Learn about the biggest lessons Ed learned while juggling professional responsibilities, family commitments, and a growing investment portfolio.
🏢 The Importance of Property Management: Understand why effective property management is critical for success in multifamily investing and how it can significantly impact overall returns.
🔑 Tenant Strategies: Hear Ed’s go-to strategies for finding and retaining excellent tenants, ensuring steady occupancy and smooth operations.
🛠️ Systems and Tools: Get insights into the systems and tools used at Clark St Capital to streamline property management and maintain operational efficiency.
If you’re an investor looking to enhance your property management skills or build a stronger team, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-world examples to help you elevate your business. Tune in for an engaging conversation that will empower you to create long-term success in real estate!
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you find these insights valuable. Follow us on social media @weinbergmortgage for more amazing content. Enjoy the episode!

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Building Wealth Across Generations: Family Office Real Estate with Irwin Boris
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Welcome to our latest episode, Building Wealth Across Generations: Family Office Real Estate with Irwin Boris 🏡💰
What sets family offices apart from traditional investors, and how do they use real estate to build multi-generational wealth? In this episode, we sit down with Irwin Boris, a seasoned expert in family office real estate investing, to uncover the unique strategies these elite investors use to preserve and grow their wealth.
🔎 Inside this episode:
🏦 What is a Family Office? – Understanding how they differ from investment firms and funds📊 Strategic Investing – How family offices approach real estate differently than other investors🏢 Top Asset Classes – Why they favor multifamily, office, and industrial properties📈 Long-Term Vision – How their investment strategies focus on stability and generational growth🌍 Community Impact – How family offices shape neighborhoods through thoughtful investments
and more!
💡 Whether you’re an investor looking to think long-term, or just curious about how the wealthiest families invest, this episode is packed with insider knowledge you won’t want to miss!
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Monday Apr 07, 2025
From Law Enforcement to Financial Freedom: Lessons from William Parmer
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to our latest episode, From Law Enforcement to Financial Independence: Lessons from William Parmer 🚔💰
From Marine Corps service to law enforcement to real estate investing, William Parmer has paved his own path to financial independence. In this episode, we dive into his journey, uncovering the mindset shifts, strategies, and challenges that helped him build a thriving real estate portfolio and transition into full-time investing.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🏡 First Steps in Real Estate – The defining moment that led William to investing⚡ Overcoming Challenges – How he tackled roadblocks as a beginner investor💰 Passive Income Strategies – The property types that helped him generate thousands per month🏕️ Mobile Home Parks – Why he made the leap and the lessons learned🎙️ Breakthrough Investor Podcast – His mission to educate and inspire others
💡 Whether you're in law enforcement, the military, or just looking for a blueprint to financial freedom, this episode is packed with real-life insights you won’t want to miss! 🎧
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
From Marine to Millionaire: Empowering Veterans through Wealth Creation
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Welcome to our latest episode, From Marine to Millionaire: Empowering Veterans Through Wealth Creation
From serving his country to building financial freedom, today’s guest proves that military discipline and real estate investing are a powerful combination! In this episode, we sit down with David Pere, founder of From Military to Millionaire, to talk about how he went from house-hacking a duplex to scaling a multi-unit portfolio and empowering fellow veterans to achieve financial independence.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🏠 House-Hacking 101 – How a duplex jump-started his investing journey📈 Scaling Up – From a 10-unit apartment to a growing real estate empire🛠️ Systems for Success – The strategies that made remote property management possible💡 Empowering Veterans – How From Military to Millionaire is changing lives & creating wealth for service members
and more!
💪 Whether you’re a veteran, active duty, or just looking for proven strategies to build wealth, this episode is packed with actionable insights! 🎧
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Scaling a 100M RV Park Portfolio with Ben Spiegel
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Welcome to our latest episode, Scaling a $100 Million RV Park Portfolio with Ben Spiegel
Real estate isn’t just about homes and apartments—RV parks are emerging as a hidden gem in the investment world! In this episode, we sit down with Ben Spiegel, managing partner at Redwood Capital, to discuss how he’s scaling a $100 million RV park portfolio and why the outdoor hospitality sector is a massive, untapped opportunity.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🚀 Why RV parks? The unique opportunity in outdoor hospitality & why it's undercapitalized📊 Data-driven investing – How Redwood Capital leverages analytics to find undervalued assets📈 Scaling to 5,000 pads – The roadmap & challenges to expanding in 36 months🏕️ Inside the deal – A breakdown of their recent $25 million acquisition and why it’s a game-changer
💡 If you’ve ever considered alternative real estate investments, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧
👉 Tune in now and discover how to capitalize on the future of RV park investing!
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Real Estate Rookie to Rockstar: Ashley Kehr's Path to Success
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Kehr, a powerhouse in the real estate world who started with a single rental property in 2014 and has since grown her portfolio to over 40 units while managing 200 properties. Ashley’s journey from rookie to rockstar is nothing short of inspiring, and she’s here to share her hard-earned insights with us.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Ashley’s story of taking the leap into real estate and the lessons she learned from her very first deal.
The strategies she used to scale her portfolio and how partnerships have been instrumental in her success.
Creative financing tips, including a game-changing example of how Ashley made a deal work against the odds.
Insights into choosing the right rental strategy—long-term, mid-term, or short-term—for specific properties.
The systems and processes Ashley has implemented to manage a large property portfolio efficiently, even remotely.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to buy your first property or a seasoned investor searching for new strategies, Ashley’s advice will motivate and guide you to take the next step in your real estate journey.
Don’t miss this episode—subscribe now, and get ready to be inspired!
#RealEstateInvesting #CreativeFinancing #RentalProperties #PropertyManagement #RealEstatePodcast

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
In this episode, we’re joined by Paul, a former Ford Motor Company professional turned real estate syndication expert. Paul shares his inspiring journey from the corporate world to becoming a leading figure in the world of real estate syndications. Tune in to learn:
🌟 How Paul transitioned into real estate and what inspired his passion for syndications.
💡 What real estate syndications are and why they’re such a powerful tool for passive investing.
🏠 Tax strategies that syndications offer, including key benefits many investors overlook.
📈 How syndications stack up against traditional real estate investments like REITs or direct property ownership.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the world of real estate and maximize your financial potential.
🎧 Don’t miss it—subscribe, listen, and leave a rating or review to help us grow and bring you more expert advice!
#RealEstateSyndications #PassiveIncome #SmartInvesting #TaxStrategies #RealEstatePodcast

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Lessons in Leadership and Real Estate with Dan Lewkowicz
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2: Lessons in Leadership and Real Estate with Dan Lewkowicz
In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Dan Lewkowicz to explore his evolution from house hacking to leading one of the top boutique commercial real estate firms. Dan opens up about his journey, challenges, and the key strategies behind his success in both residential and commercial real estate.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
How Dan’s early house hacking days inspired the creation of Renaissance Real Estate Ventures.
The biggest hurdles he faced when transitioning from house flipping to large-scale investments—and how he overcame them.
Emerging opportunities in commercial real estate, including industrial fulfillment centers and medical office buildings.
Leadership strategies that transformed The Lewkowicz Group into a boutique powerhouse in the competitive commercial real estate market.
Whether you’re a new investor, a seasoned pro, or a business leader looking for inspiration, Dan’s leadership journey and real estate expertise are full of valuable takeaways.
💡 Call to Action:Tune in now to learn from one of the industry’s brightest minds. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review to support the podcast and help us reach more listeners like you!
#CommercialRealEstate #LeadershipInRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #HouseHacking #PodcastEpisode

Monday Jan 13, 2025
Repurposing Spaces, Redefining Storage - Chris Long's Journey of Innovation
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1: Repurposing Spaces, Redefining Storage - Chris Long's Journey of Innovation
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Long, founder of Longyards Storage, to uncover how he turned a personal challenge into an international success story. Chris shares his inspiring journey of innovation, scaling his business through licensing, and transitioning from multifamily real estate to industrial acquisitions.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
How solving a contractor’s storage problem sparked the creation of Longyards Storage.
The power of licensing and how it accelerated Longyards' growth.
Insights into the evolving industrial real estate market and where the best opportunities lie.
Creative ways to repurpose underutilized spaces into profitable assets.
Expert advice on navigating the challenges of industrial vs. multifamily real estate.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about real estate trends, Chris’s story is packed with actionable insights and inspiration to fuel your journey.
💡 Call to Action:Don’t miss this episode! Tune in now, and if you enjoy it, please leave a rating and review to help us grow.
#RealEstateInnovation #IndustrialRealEstate #EntrepreneurJourney #CreativeStorageSolutions #PodcastEpisode