The Investing in Iowa Show

The Investing in Iowa Show

Real Estate Investing for Action Takers

From cornfields to apartments, office to industrial, Houses to hotels and every other asset class in real estate. We cover the people, the projects, and the profit. Welcome to The Investing in Iowa Show. This show is for go-doers, action-takers, and business owners. It’s for people like you, who are sick of Uncle Sam taking a huge bite of your apple. 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 action—you’re in the right place. Hosted by Neil Timmins, an Iowa native who has been involved in over $300M in real estate right here in Iowa.

EP 112 Land, Discipline, and Gut Instinct: Inside Knapp Properties with Chris Costa
The Investing in Iowa ShowFebruary 04, 2026
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EP 112 Land, Discipline, and Gut Instinct: Inside Knapp Properties with Chris Costa

What does it take to lead a legacy real estate company through decades of market cycles? Chris Costa joins the show to share his journey to becoming President a...

EP111 The Quiet Power of Small Bay Industrial with Alec Wilcox
The Investing in Iowa ShowJanuary 28, 2026
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EP111 The Quiet Power of Small Bay Industrial with Alec Wilcox

How does small bay industrial quietly outperform other commercial real estate niches? Alec Wilcox joins the show to break down why small bay industrial and flex...

EP110 From House Flips to Infill Development: Adam Sieren on Building in Des Moines
The Investing in Iowa ShowJanuary 21, 2026
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EP110 From House Flips to Infill Development: Adam Sieren on Building in Des Moines

What does it take to go from flipping houses to shaping entire Des Moines neighborhoods? Adam Sieren joins the show to share his journey from growing up on the ...

EP109 From Pella to People's Company: Kalen Ludwig's Path
The Investing in Iowa ShowJanuary 14, 2026
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EP109 From Pella to People's Company: Kalen Ludwig's Path

What if building a home was about a whole lot more than just a floor plan? In this episode, Kalen Ludwig opens up about her path in real estate: from discoverin...

EP108 From Chicago to Clive: Building a Real Estate Business with Michael Malone
The Investing in Iowa ShowJanuary 07, 2026
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EP108 From Chicago to Clive: Building a Real Estate Business with Michael Malone

What can a tough first flip, a move back home, and a decade of experience teach you about resilience in real estate? In this episode, Michael Malone joins Neil ...

EP107 Des Moines Growth: Why Population Drives Everything with Mike Macri
The Investing in Iowa ShowDecember 17, 2025
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EP107 Des Moines Growth: Why Population Drives Everything with Mike Macri

What do population growth, construction costs, and classrooms have in common? Mike Macri, CBRE Vice President and Iowa State professor, connects the dots betwee...

EP106 The Investor's View on Iowa Dirt with Steve Bruere
The Investing in Iowa ShowDecember 10, 2025
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EP106 The Investor's View on Iowa Dirt with Steve Bruere

What makes farmland one of the most overlooked, but resilient, asset classes in today's market? Steve Bruere, President of Peoples Company, shares how his deep ...

EP105 David Gellerman: 4 Generations of Hawkeye Commercial Real Estate
The Investing in Iowa ShowDecember 03, 2025
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EP105 David Gellerman: 4 Generations of Hawkeye Commercial Real Estate

What happens when a family-first mindset drives a real estate career? In this episode, David Gellerman of Hawkeye Commercial Real Estate reflects on nearly four...

EP104 Why Starbucks, Arby's, and Jersey Mike's Pay Tom Rauen Rent
The Investing in Iowa ShowNovember 19, 2025
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EP104 Why Starbucks, Arby's, and Jersey Mike's Pay Tom Rauen Rent

What if your tenants were nationally recognized brands, and your real estate investments practically ran themselves? Tom Rauen breaks down the power of net leas...

EP103 High-End Flips, Custom Homes, and Commercial Investing with Andrew Long
The Investing in Iowa ShowNovember 12, 2025
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EP103 High-End Flips, Custom Homes, and Commercial Investing with Andrew Long

What happens when a football-playing teacher trades the classroom for construction? Andrew Long shares his journey from coaching and seminary to custom homebuil...