The Think Realty Podcast

What if the safest, most stress-free position in real estate wasn’t owning the property... but funding it?

In this episode, we sit down with Jean Klinkhamer, founder of Klink Loans in Phoenix, AZ. Jean shares how he went from getting whooped in the 2008 crash to becoming a first-position lender, running a successful private lending fund that helps investors earn double-digit returns — all while supporting local real estate growth.

Jean talks candidly about:

• The lessons he learned the hard way in the real estate crash
• How he found freedom through lending
• Trends in today’s real estate market and where things are headed
• Why Arizona is one of the most exciting — and challenging — states for private money

If you’re an active investor looking to slow down, or a passive one seeking consistent income with low risk, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. 🎧

👉 Whether you want to borrow smart or invest smarter, this conversation might change how you think about building wealth through real estate.

For more information, visit KlinkLoans.com if you're a borrower or if you're an investor, visit KlinkLoansInvestors.com.

What if the safest, most stress-free position in real estate wasn’t owning the property... but funding it?

In this episode, we sit down with Jean Klinkhamer, founder of Klink Loans in Phoenix, AZ. Jean shares how he went from getting whooped in the 2008 crash to becoming a first-position lender, running a successful private lending fund that helps investors earn double-digit returns — all while supporting local real estate growth.

Jean talks candidly about:

• The lessons he learned the hard way in the real estate crash
• How he found freedom through lending
• Trends in today’s real estate market and where things are headed
• Why Arizona is one of the most exciting — and challenging — states for private money

If you’re an active investor looking to slow down, or a passive one seeking consistent income with low risk, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. 🎧

👉 Whether you want to borrow smart or invest smarter, this conversation might change how you think about building wealth through real estate.

For more information, visit KlinkLoans.com if you're a borrower or if you're an investor, visit KlinkLoansInvestors.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Riley Bishop from Easy Street Capital, one of the nation’s top DSCR and hard money lenders. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting your feet wet in real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Riley pulls back the curtain on creative lending solutions, how investors are navigating today’s challenging markets, and why DSCR loans are becoming a game-changer—especially for those maxed out on conventional lending. From his own experience as a real estate agent and investor to the trends shaping the future—think ADUs, short-term rentals, and regional hot spots—Riley offers a front-row seat to what’s working now.

You’ll learn:

• Why capital is more accessible than you think
• How Easy Street underwrites short-term rental projections
• Where successful investors are putting their money today
• How brokers can partner with Easy Street Capital through their white-label program

🎧 Tap in to hear how the smartest investors are preparing for the next real estate wave—and how you can too.

Visit easystreetcap.com or reach out to Riley directly at RileyB@easystreetcap.com for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Riley Bishop from Easy Street Capital, one of the nation’s top DSCR and hard money lenders. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting your feet wet in real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Riley pulls back the curtain on creative lending solutions, how investors are navigating today’s challenging markets, and why DSCR loans are becoming a game-changer—especially for those maxed out on conventional lending. From his own experience as a real estate agent and investor to the trends shaping the future—think ADUs, short-term rentals, and regional hot spots—Riley offers a front-row seat to what’s working now.

You’ll learn:

• Why capital is more accessible than you think
• How Easy Street underwrites short-term rental projections
• Where successful investors are putting their money today
• How brokers can partner with Easy Street Capital through their white-label program

🎧 Tap in to hear how the smartest investors are preparing for the next real estate wave—and how you can too.

Visit easystreetcap.com or reach out to Riley directly at RileyB@easystreetcap.com for more information.

What does it take to not only survive but thrive through the dot-com bust, the 2008 crash, and a global pandemic? In this episode, Eddie Wilson sits down with Marco Castaneda — National Sales Director at Velocity Mortgage Capital — to hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how a small startup grew into a publicly traded powerhouse in private lending.

Whether you're a mom-and-pop investor with a few rentals or scaling into multifamily and commercial, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. We talk market trends, the future of lending, why capital access is everything, and how Velocity is gearing up for a strong run in the next few years.

💡 If you're an investor looking to line up funding, understand market shifts, or just love a good origin story — this one’s for you.

For more information about Velocity Mortgage Capital, visit velocitymortgage.com. If you would like to reach out to Marco directly, you can do so by e-mailing him at mcastaneda@velocitymortgage.com

What does it take to not only survive but thrive through the dot-com bust, the 2008 crash, and a global pandemic? In this episode, Eddie Wilson sits down with Marco Castaneda — National Sales Director at Velocity Mortgage Capital — to hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how a small startup grew into a publicly traded powerhouse in private lending.

Whether you're a mom-and-pop investor with a few rentals or scaling into multifamily and commercial, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. We talk market trends, the future of lending, why capital access is everything, and how Velocity is gearing up for a strong run in the next few years.

💡 If you're an investor looking to line up funding, understand market shifts, or just love a good origin story — this one’s for you.

For more information about Velocity Mortgage Capital, visit velocitymortgage.com. If you would like to reach out to Marco directly, you can do so by e-mailing him at mcastaneda@velocitymortgage.com

In this episode of the Think Realty Podcast, we sit down with Chihiro Kurokawa from ZT Corporate, a firm that has built a powerhouse investment strategy by combining healthcare, auto dealerships, real estate, and private equity. Chihiro shares how ZT Corporate navigates market shifts, why they prioritize directly operating their investments, and how their unique capital-raising approach sets them apart.

We also dive into:

✅ The evolution of ZT Corporate from stock trading to multi-industry investments

✅ Why freestanding emergency rooms and auto dealerships are key pillars of their strategy

✅ How they acquired a $47M hotel portfolio with zero debt risk

✅ The roll-up strategy they use to scale and maximize investor exits If you're an investor looking for insights on private equity, real estate, and high-yield strategies, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Visit ztcorporate.com and learn how they are shaping the future of investment success!

In this episode of the Think Realty Podcast, we sit down with Chihiro Kurokawa from ZT Corporate, a firm that has built a powerhouse investment strategy by combining healthcare, auto dealerships, real estate, and private equity. Chihiro shares how ZT Corporate navigates market shifts, why they prioritize directly operating their investments, and how their unique capital-raising approach sets them apart.

We also dive into:

✅ The evolution of ZT Corporate from stock trading to multi-industry investments

✅ Why freestanding emergency rooms and auto dealerships are key pillars of their strategy

✅ How they acquired a $47M hotel portfolio with zero debt risk

✅ The roll-up strategy they use to scale and maximize investor exits If you're an investor looking for insights on private equity, real estate, and high-yield strategies, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Visit ztcorporate.com and learn how they are shaping the future of investment success!

What if the key to building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t just about buying properties—but about managing them the right way? Eddie took a dive deep into the strategies, tools, and insights that can take your portfolio to the next level with Mike Steward from Real Property Management.

What you’ll learn:

• The Four Pillars of Real Estate Investing: Mike breaks down why each pillar is equally critical and how to leverage all four to see the full picture of your investment’s potential.
• Why Property Management makes or breaks your portfolio: The right property management can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving. Mike explains how Real Property Management helps investors optimize their assets, no matter where they’re located.
• The Wealth Optimizer Platform: Discover the proprietary tool that’s revolutionizing how investors track and grow their portfolios. Mike walks us through how this platform works and why it’s a game-changer for both new and experienced investors.
• Hot Markets to Watch: From Phoenix’s explosive appreciation to hidden gems in smaller rural areas, Mike shares which markets are heating up and where you might want to consider investing next.
• The Future of Real Estate Investing: With interest rates, insurance challenges, and shifting demographics, the real estate landscape is constantly evolving. Mike offers his expert take on where the industry is headed and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

If you’ve ever felt stuck with self-managing your properties, struggled to find a reliable property manager, or wondered how to make smarter investment decisions, this conversation is for you. For more information, visit realpropertymgt.com.

What if the key to building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t just about buying properties—but about managing them the right way? Eddie took a dive deep into the strategies, tools, and insights that can take your portfolio to the next level with Mike Steward from Real Property Management.

What you’ll learn:

• The Four Pillars of Real Estate Investing: Mike breaks down why each pillar is equally critical and how to leverage all four to see the full picture of your investment’s potential.
• Why Property Management makes or breaks your portfolio: The right property management can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving. Mike explains how Real Property Management helps investors optimize their assets, no matter where they’re located.
• The Wealth Optimizer Platform: Discover the proprietary tool that’s revolutionizing how investors track and grow their portfolios. Mike walks us through how this platform works and why it’s a game-changer for both new and experienced investors.
• Hot Markets to Watch: From Phoenix’s explosive appreciation to hidden gems in smaller rural areas, Mike shares which markets are heating up and where you might want to consider investing next.
• The Future of Real Estate Investing: With interest rates, insurance challenges, and shifting demographics, the real estate landscape is constantly evolving. Mike offers his expert take on where the industry is headed and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

If you’ve ever felt stuck with self-managing your properties, struggled to find a reliable property manager, or wondered how to make smarter investment decisions, this conversation is for you. For more information, visit realpropertymgt.com.