About Our Show
Real estate investing by & for Iowans.
Iowa is what we are all about. Our show is for Iowans who are go-doers, action-takers, and business owners. If you're looking to get ahead of what's taking place in Iowa, learn who is doing what, and how you can get in on the action—you're in the right place.
Hosted by Neil Timmins, an Iowa native who has been involved in over $300M in real estate.
Real Investors.
Real Iowans.
EP 128 From 401k Plans to Property Plans: Steve Davis on Specializing in a Small Market
What does it take to become the only CCIM-designated broker in your entire market? Steve Davis joins Neil Timmins to share how a financial advisor-turned-commer...
EP 127 Three Generations, One Mall: Liz Holland on Pivoting Merle Hay for the Next Era
What does it take to keep a 70-year-old mall relevant across three generations of family ownership? Liz Holland is the CEO of Merle Hay Mall and the third gener...
EP 126 Jim Tansey's Shift from CFO to Commercial Real Estate Investor and Operator
What does it really take to go from corporate finance to building a dominant real estate business? Jim Tansey shares a grounded, experience-driven look at his p...
EP 125 Brent Haverkamp on Turning One College Rental into a 5,000-Unit Iowa Portfolio
Brent Haverkamp shares how a simple college rental purchase sparked a decades-long journey into multifamily real estate. Starting in Ames, Iowa with no experien...
EP 124 Niki Mason on Building Through Change Without Losing Sight of People or Purpose
Niki Mason shares a career shaped by early responsibility, long-term growth, and a willingness to keep learning. She reflects on moving to Iowa from the Washing...
EP 123 Nathan Drew and Scott Kelly on a Legacy Land Portfolio
What separates land that looks developable from land that actually is? In this episode, Neil sits down with Nathan Drew and Scott Kelly to break down how experi...
EP 122 Dave Wilson on Building More Than Buildings: Leadership in CRE
What does it take to keep building when capital is tight, risk is rising, and patience matters more than ever? Dave Wilson joins the show to share his path from...
EP 121 From Snowblowers to Shopping Centers: How Corey Sedrel Built an Unconventional Path in Real Estate
What happens when a corporate career disappears overnight and forces a complete reset? Corey Sedrel joins the show to share the unconventional path that took hi...
EP 120 How Matt Daniels Is Expanding Custom Homebuilding to All 99 Counties Across Iowa
What does it really take to build custom homes across rural Iowa? Matt Daniels joins the show to share how he's helping expand housing access across the state a...
EP 119 Paul Hickman on Why Real Estate Investors Must Solve Problems Before Talking Price
What really happens behind the scenes when someone calls a real estate investor to sell their house fast? Paul Hickman joins the show to share how his path from...
EP 118 Melissa Vine on Building Leverage, Beating Shame, and Funding the Next Chapter
What happens when you lose everything, then rebuild with nothing but grit and a plan? Melissa Vine grew up in Altoona, graduated from Johnston, and later earned...
EP 117 From Gym Owner to Broker: Abi Reiland on Making the Leap
What happens when a former gym owner bets on herself in commercial real estate? Abi Reiland, President of SH Commercial under Remax Precision, shares how her pa...
Recent Episodes
EP 128 From 401k Plans to Property Plans: Steve Davis on Specializing in a Small Market
What does it take to become the only CCIM-designated broker in your entire market? Steve Davis joins Neil Timmins to share how a financial advisor-turned-commer...
EP 127 Three Generations, One Mall: Liz Holland on Pivoting Merle Hay for the Next Era
What does it take to keep a 70-year-old mall relevant across three generations of family ownership? Liz Holland is the CEO of Merle Hay Mall and the third gener...
EP 126 Jim Tansey's Shift from CFO to Commercial Real Estate Investor and Operator
What does it really take to go from corporate finance to building a dominant real estate business? Jim Tansey shares a grounded, experience-driven look at his p...
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