The Rich Somers Report
Episodes
She’s Wholesaled and Flipped 100 Houses at Age 25 | Dominique Gunderson E81
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down with Dominique Gunderson – a 25-year-old house flipper, real estate investor and co-founder of Gunderson Homes with her husband, Mitc...
2X Your Cashflow Using this Short-Term Rental Design Strategy | Somerled Designs E80
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down with Jordan McDonough and Bri West – the founders of Somerled Designs. Somerled is a design firm specifically for short term rentals....
Why “Broke” is Just a Mindset & Where Opportunity is Tomorrow | Ryan Pineda Pt. 2 E79
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of Rich's interview with Ryan Pineda, they discuss Ryan’s entrepreneurial mindset, the most successful daily routines, and the differ...
How Pro-Baseball & Couch Flipping Paved his Path to Entrepreneurship | Ryan Pineda Pt. 1 E78
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down with Ryan Pineda – A serial entrepreneur and the CEO of seven different 7-8 Figure businesses. In addition to that he owns 500+ renta...
He’s Placed $7 Billion of Debt for Real Estate Investors & Entrepreneurs & Invests in Luxury Real Estate | Chris Groves E77
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down with Chris Groves – a serial entrepreneur who is leading the way in the lending industry and has funded over $7 billion in loans. He ...
He Moved Here From India with Zero Money and Now Owns 7 Hotels | Neil Shah E76
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down for an interview with Neil Shah – President of Inntech Management and a leader in the hospitality industry. Neil started out as an e...
How to Grow a Social Media Audience Starting From Zero Followers | Ryan Magin E75
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down with Ryan Magin, who is pioneering the way short form content is filmed, edited & directed. He invented the subtitles all your favo...
Leaving Your 9-5 to go "all-in" on the Short-Term Rental Game | Patryk Swietek E74
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down with Patryk Swietek, a 26-year-old serial entrepreneur who started his first company at 14 years old making $40,000/year. He currently ...
He Left Pro Basketball to Develop Luxury Homes and Apartment Buildings | Terry Harris E73
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich sits down for an interview with Terry Harris – Former G-League NBA Player for the Delaware Blue Coats. His brother, Tobias Harris, is an NBA Pr...
He Makes $175K/month in Passive Income & Why Social Media is Changing the Real Estate Game | Blake Rocha E72
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Rich sits down with Blake Rocha – a reformed stock trader turned content creator to now Airbnb investor and coach. He’s the f...
He Helps Entrepreneurs and Investors Maximize Their Performance, Longevity, and Quality of Life | Ryan Kennedy E71
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Rich sits down with Ryan Kennedy – a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Traditional Naturopath, and Board-Certified Clinical Nut...
Real Estate Tax Strategies Exposed | Ryan Bakke E70
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Ryan Bakke – Real Estate Investor and CPA for over 200 Real Estate Investors. Ryan has a ...
He was on Season 16 of The Bachelorette and Now He’s Changing the Solar Energy Game | Chasen Nick E69
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Rich sits down with special guest and local San Diego resident, Chasen Nick. Chasen grew up in the Bay Area, was a D1 swimmer in...
The “King of Debt” Exposes Credit Hacks to Grow Your Business or Real Estate Portfolio | Jack McColl E68
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Jack McColl, the “King of Debt” – Jack, the founder of Credit Stacking, scaled from z...
He Founded an Exotic Car Community That’s Changing the Way Business and Networking is Done | Clement Connor E67
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Clement Connor – CEO & Founder of Fast Lane Drive, an exclusive exotic car club with ...
How He Scaled to Over 70 STR Listings in Just 4 Years | Rafa Loza E66
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Rich sits down with Rafa Loza – short-term rental & boutique hotel investor, who’s made his mark in the hospitality and s...
Where Interest Rates Are Headed & Lending Market Update | Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg E65
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Rich sits down for a conversation with Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg of Convoy Home Loans. They do a deep dive into what’s...
How Miss Nevada Makes $2,000,000 a Year from Mini-Mailboxes | Lisa Song Sutton E64
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with special guest Lisa Song Sutton – real estate investor and entrepreneur with a family offi...
He’s Buying a 130 Unit Hotel & Why Lack of Time is Not an Excuse | Blake Dailey E63
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with special guest Blake Dailey. Blake is a boutique hotel and STR investor as well as an active duty Air Force o...
How to Decide Which Real Estate Investing Path is Right for You | Omar Alfaro E62
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Omar Alfaro – wholesaler, flipper, real estate broker & investor with 21 years of exp...
Is the Airbnb Revenue Collapse Real? And Will Boutique Hotels Be The Next Big Thing? | E61
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich is doing a deep dive into the current “Airbnb Revenue Collapse” that’s been sweeping the internet and social media. H...
He Owns Multiple 7 Figure YouTube Businesses | Will Grimes E60
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich is joined by special guest, Will Grimes, visiting us from Denver, Colorado. Will spent just under 10 years inside of the Ma...
Interest Rates, Inflation, and How AI Technology is Disrupting the Economy | Vinny Lingham E59
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich is joined by Vinny Lingham – tech investor, serial entrepreneur, and groundbreaker in the AI space. Vinny was born and ra...
The Middle Class Mindset Debunked & Why Most People Will Never Invest in Real Estate | Jorge Contreras E58
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Jorge Contreras – short-term & mid-term rental investor, ground up developer, and Air...
Should You Use Your 401K or IRA to Invest in Real Estate? | E57
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich dives into the 401k and IRA systems – the good, the bad, and how you can utilize them to invest in real estate. He discus...
Making $300,000 per Year on YouTube | Spencer Cornelia Pt. 2 E56
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of Rich’s interview with Spencer Cornelia – Real Estate Investor, “House Hack King”, and YouTuber from Las Vegas, they dive deeper i...
Why "House-Hacking" Might Be the Easiest Way to Build Wealth Through Real Estate | Spencer Cornelia Pt. 1 E55
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Spencer Cornelia – Real Estate Investor, “House Hack King”, and YouTuber from Las Veg...
They Built an Airbnb Portfolio w/ 30+ Properties While Working Full-Time Careers | Craig Gerulski & Matt Floyd E54
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with good friends and key players in the short-term rental space – Craig Gerulski & Matt F...
How This Ex Firefighter Built an STR and Hospitality Business | Michael Porche E53
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Michael Porche – former firefighter turned real estate investor and owner of a thriving s...
He Specializes in Ground Up Development and ADU Builds in High Density Areas | Andrew Greer E52
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Andrew Greer, local San Diego realtor and real estate developer with a team of 30 agents wh...
Chasing $10 Billion in Real Estate & Why This Cycle Will Be The Biggest Real Estate Opportunity of His Lifetime | Grant Cardone E51
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with very special guest Grant Cardone – CEO of Cardone Enterprises and Cardone Capital. Grant ...
He's Flipped Over 300 Houses and is the Star of HGTV's Vintage Flip | Jessie Rodriguez E50
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Jessie Rodriguez, the star of HGTV's Vintage Flip. With a decade of experience in h...
Benefits of a Real Estate Fund & How to Mitigate Risk in Today’s Economy | Mikey Taylor Pt. 2 E49
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serial entrepreneur and former professional skateboarder, Mikey Taylor is the President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity fi...
Growing Up as a Pro Skater & How He Sold Saint Archer Brewing for $70M+ | Mikey Taylor Pt. 1 E48
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serial entrepreneur and former professional skateboarder, Mikey Taylor is the President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity fi...
This Ex-Gang Member is Now a Best Selling Author & Real Estate Investor | Dre Evans E47
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with multifamily investor and best-selling author, Dre Evans. Dre has a very unique and differen...
Why You MUST Understand "Leverage" to Truly Build Wealth | E46
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Rich discusses why you can't "save your way to wealth" and the importance of utilizing leverage to get ahead. ...
Using Seller Finance to Buy a Boutique Hotel & Tips for Buying in 2023 | Avery Carl (Mar '23) E45
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with host Avery Carl on her podcast, The Short Term Show. They discuss “the marriage of multif...
Make More Cashflow with Less Headaches Using This Mid-Term Rental Strategy | Jesse Vasquez E44
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Jesse Vasquez – mid-term rental mentor, investor, and host of the Mid-Term Rental Summit in San Diego. Aft...
Utilizing Creative Finance to Build a $300M Portfolio Using Zero of His Own Money | Pace Morby E43
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for another interview in the Scottsdale Speakeasy with Pace Morby – creative real estate investor, expert in “...
She's a Top Luxury Designer & Investor Who's Using RE to Fund Her Passion For Music | Kara Beckmann E42
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down in his Scottsdale Speakeasy for an interview with Kara Beckmann – real estate investor & luxury designer ba...
"The Nine Degrees of Wealth" in Real Estate | Adrian Hernandez E41
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Adrian Hernandez – real estate entrepreneur who has flipped over 250 homes and wholesaled...
Online Business Opportunities For Leaving Your 9-5 | Douglas James E40
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Douglas James – a US Navy Veteran who now invests in self-storage facilities and builds &...
He's Planning to Disrupt the Way Residential Real Estate Transactions Are Done w/ this Startup Business | Brad Rice E39
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Brad Rice – Founder and CEO of Amerifund Home Loans, a nationally recognized mortgage com...
She's a World Famous CrossFit Athlete Sponsored by Nike w/ 1M+ Social Media Followers and Founder of Grown Strong | Lauren Fisher E38
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with special guest Lauren Fisher – 8x CrossFit Games athlete, real estate investor, and founder of Grown Strong...
Transitioning from Short-Term Rentals to Boutique Hotels | TJ Tijani E37
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with hotel & short-term rental investor, TJ Tijani. Before getting into the real estate spac...
Don't Rely on Airbnb, Build Your Own Direct Booking Platform | Mark Simpson E36
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Mark Simpson, founder of Boostly – a company that gives hosts and property managers the tools, tactics, an...
The “Come-Up” as a Country Music Singer in Nashville | Todd Cameron E35
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down in Nashville with up-and-coming country music star, Todd Cameron. They first met a couple months ago, when Todd w...
This Former Walmart Employee Solved a Major Gap in the Airbnb Industry | Marc Hostovsky (CEO/Founder Minoan) E34
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Marc Hostovksy – Founder & CEO of Minoan, an all-in-one procurement and retail platform for the short-...
She Invests in Multifamily and Short-Term Rentals While Raising Two Kids and Running a Full-Time Business | Avery Carl E33
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rich sits down in Nashville for an interview with Avery Carl – CEO and founder of The Short Term Shop, a real estate sales team that specializ...
He Buys Assisted Living and Behavioral Health Properties to Maximize Cashflow Potential | Serg Lupescu E32
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Serg Lupescu, who specializes in investing in assisted living facilities and behavioral health properties in...
Buying Properties on Large Lots to Build Additional Units (ADU Value-Add Strategy) | Maxwell Ventura E31
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Rich sits down with Maxwell Ventura – a local residential Broker Associate who specializes in working with new investors for si...
He Sells and Leases Office, Retail, and Industrial Buildings | Emmett Cahill E30
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for a conversation with Emmett Cahill – Commercial Real Estate Broker and Vice President of QFC Real Estate in ...
Are Airbnbs and Multifamily Over Crowded? | Bonus Episode E29
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s bonus episode, Rich highlights an asset class he’s currently focused on buying and why he’s bullish on it. He goes over the reasons w...
Why Boutique Hotels are the Next Big Thing | Brad Lea’s Dropping Bombs Interview w/ Rich (Dec 2022) E28
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Brad Lea on his Dropping Bombs podcast. They talk about how Rich got his start in real esta...
The Truth About Nutrition & Fitness as a Busy Professional or Entrepreneur | Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum E27
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine – a company he started in 2012 that brings the best of modern me...
Best Real Estate Tax Strategies and Loopholes in 2023 | Amanda Han E26
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CPA by day and real estate investor by night, Amanda Han is a tax expert who helps entrepreneurs and real estate investors save money. When she’s no...
How This Man Built a $70M Multifamily Portfolio in Just 3 Years | Michael Garcia E25
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with up-and-coming real estate investor and operator, Michael Garcia, who owns and controls $70M worth of multifa...
College Football Player Turns Real Estate Mogul, He Owns and Operates 1,800 Apartment Units at Age 33 Pt. 2 | Justin Spaulding E24
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Spaulding is arguably the top multifamily operator under the age of 35, and owns a portfolio of 1,800+ apartment units. In part 2 of Rich &...
College Football Player Turns Real Estate Mogul, He Owns and Operates 1,800 Apartment Units at Age 33 Pt. 1 | Justin Spaulding E23
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Justin Spaulding – arguably the top multifamily operator under the age of 35, and owns a portfolio of 1,80...
Buying Your First Investment Property During The Pandemic and How to Grow a Hospitality Business | Jennifer Bube E22
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with our very own Jennifer Bube – she’s worked with Rich since day one and helps manage all the boutique hote...
San Diego’s TV and Radio Personality Who’s Found a Side Hustle Investing in Real Estate | DJ Frankie V E21
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with Frankie V – San Diego’s TV and radio personality, and host of Channel 933 in the mornings. They talk abo...
If I Was Starting Over From Zero Knowing What I Know Today | E20
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich highlights three key things he would do if he was starting all over from zero – with no real estate, no net worth…but w...
He Built a $10M Airbnb Portfolio in 2 Years and Now He's Pursuing Boutique Hotels Pt. 2 | Tony Robinson E19
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of Rich’s interview with Short Term Rental & Airbnb Investor, and Host of the BiggerPockets Rookie Podcast, Tony Robinson, they talk a...
He Built a $10M Airbnb Portfolio in 2 Years and Now He's Pursuing Boutique Hotels Pt. 1 | Tony Robinson E18
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rich sits down with Short Term Rental & Airbnb Investor, and Host of the BiggerPockets Rookie Podcast, Tony Robinson. They talk about how he...
3 Rules to Buy Real Estate in 2023 | E17
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich highlights the three criteria he looks for when buying real estate and gives some specific examples on how you can apply th...
What’s Happening w/ the Capital Markets Today, Interest Rates, and How to Finance Your Deals in 2023 Pt. 2 | Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg E16
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of Rich’s interview with Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg of Convoy Home Loans, they discuss hard money loan products and some tips &...
What’s Happening w/ the Capital Markets Today, Interest Rates, and How to Finance Your Deals in 2023 Pt. 1 | Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg E15
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with two of the best lenders in the industry, Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg of Convoy Home Loans. They discus...
He Intercepted Tom Brady 3 Times During His 14-Year NFL Career and Now He's Investing in Businesses and Real Estate | Antoine Bethea (w/ Adam Vaughn) E14
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Antoine Bethea, 14-year retired NFL Vet, Super Bowl XLI Champion, and 3-time NFL Pro Bowler...
Importance of Knowing Your Buy Box and Search Criteria as a Real Estate Investor | Mike Sjogren & Emanuele Pani Pt. 2 E13
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of Rich’s interview with Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani on their Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, they dive deeper into the Somers Capit...
State of the Economy, Interest Rates, and Where Opportunities Are in 2023 | Kenny & Krystle Simpson Pt. 2 E12
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this interview, Kenny & Krystle Simpson share their experience on starting a property management company, the challenges that com...
State of the Economy, Interest Rates, and Where Opportunities Are in 2023 | Kenny & Krystle Simpson Pt. 1 E11
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Rich is joined by two of the best in the industry - Kenny & Krystle Simpson of The Simpson Team & Pacific Shore Capital....
Why Prioritizing Mindset and Team is Important Before Scaling | Mike Sjogren & Emanuele Pani Pt. 1 E10
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani on their Short Term Rental Secrets podcast. They d...
Buying and Selling a 32 Unit Apartment Building For 3X Returns and Lessons Learned | E9
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rich talks about his experience buying a 32 unit apartment building in Indiana, his value-add strategy, repositioning the property, a...
Good Things Happen When You’re Intentional About How You “Spend Time” | E8
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s bonus episode, Rich talks about why good things happen when you're intentional about how you spend your time. He shares a couple per...
Why You Should Never Listen to Your Parents | E7
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rich talks about why you should never listen to your parents, he opens up about his personal experience with his own parents, and a f...
How I Bought My First Boutique Hotel and Where I See Opportunity Over the Next 18 Months | E6
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich discusses his experience buying his first boutique hotel, the reasoning behind his pivot from multifamily, and why he sees ...
Why Partnerships Break Up | E3
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rich discusses why partnerships break up - the good, the bad, and the ugly. He talks about the recent break up with his two partners ...
Buying a Luxury Airbnb at the Top of the Real Estate Market | E5
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich talks about his experience buying a luxury Airbnb in Scottsdale in the height of the real estate market. He discusses the f...
What It's Like Playing 10 Years In the NFL and His Transition to Real Estate Investing Post Football | Cliff Avril E4
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Rich is joined by 10-year NFL Veteran & Super Bowl Champion, Cliff Avril. They dive into Cliff’s background and what it wa...
"There's No Successful Real Estate Investor That Would Ever Tell Someone Not to Become a Real Estate Investor" | Tarek El Moussa E2
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tarek El Moussa is a real estate investor and television personality, who you might recognize from co-hosting HGTV’s Flip or Flop. In today’s epis...
You Are the Sum of the People You Hang Out With | E1
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first intro episode, Rich talks about why he started the podcast, what you can expect on the show, a little bit about himself & how he got...