#207: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted

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.

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