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BigMikeFund

Hosted by Mike Zlotnik

Episodes

299

Latest episode

Jun 2026

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EN-US

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June 3, 2026

303: Why Mobile Home Parks are the #1 Recession-Proof Asset in 2026 – Gabe Petersen

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, Mike Zlotnik sits down with Gabe Petersen, a former Microsoft project manager turned real estate mogul. Gabe is the founder of Kaizen Properties and the host of the top-ranked podcast, The Real Estate Investing Club. With a portfolio of over 10 commercial properties—including mobile home parks, […]

May 28, 2026

302: Why Real Estate is the Ultimate Vehicle for Family Freedom – Wayne Courreges III

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Wayne Courreges III, a former Marine, CBRE veteran, and the founder of CREI Partners. Currently based in Central Texas (but joining from the road in an RV!), Wayne provides a “boots-on-the-ground” look at the 2026 real estate landscape. 🔴 ▶️ […]

May 21, 2026

301: How to Capitalize on the 2026 Multifamily Reset – Lon Welsh

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Lon Welsh, the founder of Denver-based Ironton Capital, to break down the most significant investment opportunities of 2026. Lon provides a data-driven look at the residential and commercial sectors, explaining why U.S. multifamily prices have corrected by over 20% and […]

May 13, 2026

300: Private Money vs. Hard Money: The Secret to 8% Funding for Real Estate Deals – Jay Conner

Raising capital doesn’t have to feel like begging—it’s about becoming an educator. In this episode, “Big Mike” – Mike Zlotnik sits down with private money expert Jay Conner to discuss the massive shift in the lending landscape. While the commercial and multifamily sectors are facing a major reset, Jay reveals why there is currently a “deep freeze” […]

May 6, 202630 min

299: Scaling Multifamily with a Value-Add Construction Edge – Jason Balara

In this tactical episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Jason Balara, founder of Lark Capital. Jason shares his journey from working in construction as a teenager in the Los Angeles area to building a multifamily syndication firm focused on high-impact value-add strategies. Download our complimentary guide: How to […]

May 1, 202646 min

298: Escaping the Stock Market Only Mindset for Tech Pros – Steven Arita

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Steven Arita, a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and founder of Arita Capital. Steven shares his journey from a small town in Hawaii to the tech hubs of Austin, Texas, and explains how he used real estate […]

May 1, 2026

297: Simplicity is Sophistication: The Apple Way to Hyperscale Your Brokerage – Oliver Graf

In this high-energy episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik welcomes Oliver Graf, the visionary behind Big Block Realty. Based in sunny San Diego, Big Block Realty has consistently ranked as one of the top real estate teams in the nation by sales volume and holds the #1 spot in California. Download our complimentary guide:How to Choose […]

April 15, 202645 min

296: Mastering the 1031 Exchange to Build Generational Wealth – Sean Ross

In this deep-dive episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Sean Ross, CEO of 1031X. With over 32 years of industry experience, Sean’s firm is one of the longest-standing boutique qualified intermediaries in the country. Sean brings a massive wealth of financial knowledge—ranging from M&A and currency trading to […]

April 8, 202619 min

295: How to Invest in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA – Owen Lynn

In this informative episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik welcomes Owen Lynn from Advanta IRA. With a decade of experience at institutional giants like Merrill Lynch and TD Ameritrade, Owen now helps investors break free from the limitations of traditional brokerages by utilizing Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs). Whether you are a brokerage […]

April 1, 202638 min

294: How AI is Solving the Multifamily Management Crisis – Tim Bratz

In this highly anticipated reunion on the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik welcomes back Tim Bratz for their first post-COVID deep dive into the state of commercial real estate. Tim, the founder of Legacy Wealth Holdings, shares how he scaled to over 4,000 units and why the “operational friction” of managing a massive […]

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