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Launch REI

Launch REI

By: Vincent Crane
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Launch REI is a real estate investing podcast for high-income professionals and serious investors who are ready to move beyond small rental properties and build financial freedom. Each episode features investors who are actually doing it — scaling large portfolios, and replacing their W2 income through multifamily, syndications, short-term rentals, and self-storage. You’ll learn how deals actually get done, how capital is raised, how tax strategies work, and what it really takes to build passive income at scale. If you’re a high-earning W2 professional, accredited investor, or emerging GP looking to level up your network, your deals, and your strategy — this is for you.


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Hosted by: Vince Crane

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Episodes
  • Scaling $50M of Development Deals To 600+ Multifamily Units

    Scaling $50M of Development Deals To 600+ Multifamily Units
    6 Oct 2026
    In this episode, Kyle McGee shares how he went from selling real estate and building spec homes to owning over 600 multifamily units across the Gulf Coast. Kyle breaks down the lessons he learned from development, raising capital, syndications, and scaling a real estate business while navigating one of the most challenging multifamily markets in recent history.Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.coThis Show Sponsored ByEasy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips.Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn.Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128In this episode, we break down• How Kyle went from realtor to developer and multifamily syndicator• The impact of growing up in an entrepreneurial construction family• Why joining a real estate team accelerated his career early on• Building over 125 spec homes and scaling a development company• Lessons learned from partnerships, capital raising, and mentorship• How Kyle completed more than $50 million in development projects• The transition from homebuilding into multifamily investing• How syndications work and how he raised capital for his first deal• Challenges facing multifamily investors in today's market• Why long-term thinking is critical for building wealth through real estateTime stamps00:00 Introduction00:31 Investing along Florida's Gulf Coast01:59 Growing up in an entrepreneurial construction family05:15 Studying finance and management at Florida State05:50 Early internships and discovering commercial real estate07:35 Lessons learned as a real estate appraiser09:24 Becoming a full-time realtor10:22 Building a real estate team and launching a business12:41 Convincing his father to build spec homes14:38 The first development projects and earning a contractor's license16:48 Losing his father and continuing the business18:00 Finding mentorship and scaling development deals19:45 Growing from a few homes to over 125 spec builds24:09 Why action beats endless learning28:37 Acquiring the first multifamily properties31:03 Transitioning into syndications33:25 Raising capital for the first 90-unit portfolio40:17 Growing to 600+ multifamily units43:23 Lessons from deals that didn't go according to plan46:11 How GP economics and syndication structures work49:22 Long-term wealth creation through multifamily investing51:17 Why reputation matters more than quick profits53:38 Faith, leadership, and business philosophy55:17 Final thoughts on scaling a multifamily portfolioGuest Bio Kyle McGee is a real estate developer, investor, and syndicator focused on multifamily communities throughout Florida's Gulf Coast. After starting his career as a realtor and homebuilder, Kyle scaled a development business that completed more than $50 million in development projects and over 125 homes. Today, he owns and operates more than 600 multifamily units across 10 communities while continuing to acquire, develop, and manage real estate investments throughout the region.Connect with Kyle McGeeWebsite: https://www.sunchaseco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunchasecompanies/Connect with Launch REINewsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.coPodcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/apply-to-be-a-guest/Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermindYouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCraneWebsite: https://launchrei.coFollow VinceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane#multifamilyinvesting#realestateinvesting#apartmentsyndication#realestatedevelopment#realestateentrepreneur#capitalraising#passiveincome#floridarealestate#kylemcgee#launchrei
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    58 min
  • From Building Duplexes To Scaling A 1500 Unit Multifamily Portfolio

    From Building Duplexes To Scaling A 1500 Unit Multifamily Portfolio
    29 Sep 2026
    In this episode, Gary Jonas shares how he went from building duplexes near Temple University to owning and operating a 1,500-unit multifamily portfolio throughout the Philadelphia market. Gary breaks down the financing strategies, capital raising lessons, risk management principles, and market insights that helped him scale over nearly three decades without relying heavily on institutional capital.Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.coThis Show Sponsored ByEasy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips.Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn.Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128In this episode, we break down• How Gary scaled from duplex developments to a 1,500-unit multifamily portfolio• The lessons he learned from growing up around entrepreneurship and real estate• Why mastering financing is more important than finding deals• How he used equity and lines of credit to accelerate growth responsibly• The strategy that allowed him to refinance and recycle capital repeatedly• How to raise money from friends, family, and private investors• The importance of protecting downside risk before chasing returns• Why many multifamily operators struggled when interest rates surged• What today's multifamily market looks like and where opportunities exist• Why keeping your primary income source while investing may be the smartest pathTime stamps00:00 Introduction00:24 Building a portfolio entirely around Philadelphia01:26 Growing up around entrepreneurship and rental properties02:16 Studying finance and gaining confidence through college experiences04:14 Starting The HOW Group in 199805:22 Building wealth through mortgages and rental properties08:00 Using home equity and lines of credit to scale11:26 Discovering duplex development opportunities near Temple University13:02 Scaling from duplexes to commercial multifamily15:45 Partnering on larger projects and raising capital16:56 How to find experienced partners and mentors19:07 The most overlooked part of real estate investing20:18 Bulletproofing deals through financing and risk management25:07 Scaling from 6 units to 33 units to 150-unit projects26:45 How to raise capital for larger deals29:26 Why development no longer makes sense in today's market32:47 The case for concentration versus diversification36:09 Why Gary sees today's market as a generational buying opportunity39:20 Family offices vs syndication investors42:03 What went wrong for many multifamily operators after rates increased46:43 Surviving the toughest multifamily market in decades50:07 Why 2026 and 2027 may create major buying opportunities54:26 Protecting the "mothership" and keeping your primary income source57:31 Final thoughts and lessons for investorsGuest Bio Gary Jonas is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The HOW Group, a Philadelphia-based real estate investment, development, and property management company. Since launching the business in 1998, Gary and his partners have built a portfolio of more than 1,500 multifamily units while also operating a successful mortgage platform. His expertise in financing, capital raising, development, and risk management has helped The HOW Group navigate multiple real estate cycles while continuing to grow throughout the Philadelphia region.Connect with Gary JonasWebsite: https://howgroup.com/Connect with Launch REINewsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.coPodcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermindYouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCraneWebsite: https://launchrei.coFollow VinceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane#multifamilyinvesting#realestateinvesting#apartmentsyndication#capitalraising#commercialrealestate#passiveincome#realestatedevelopment#multifamily#garyjonas#thehowgroup#launchrei
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    1 hr
  • He Retired at 28, Lost Everything in 2008, Then Built $50K/Month in Passive Income

    He Retired at 28, Lost Everything in 2008, Then Built $50K/Month in Passive Income
    22 Sep 2026

    In this episode, we break down how Chris Miles achieved financial freedom by age 28, lost everything during the 2008 financial crisis, and rebuilt his wealth through alternative investments that now generate over $50,000 per month in passive income. Chris shares hard-earned lessons about cash flow, financial freedom, lending, raw land investing, oil & gas, and why traditional retirement advice may not be enough for many investors.

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    This Show Sponsored By

    Easy Street Capital — a trusted private lender for real estate investors offering fast, flexible financing for rental properties and fix-and-flips.
    Check them out here: https://easystreetcap.com/launchrei/

    TrueBooks CPA — proactive tax strategy and accounting for real estate investors. From cost segregation and depreciation strategies to entity structuring and year-round tax planning, they help investors keep more of what they earn.
    Check them out here: https://truebookscpa.com/home1?am_id=vince2128

    In this episode, we break down
    • How Chris achieved financial freedom for the first time at age 28
    • The painful lessons from losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis
    • Why traditional retirement planning failed his father despite decades of saving
    • The difference between building wealth and building cash flow
    • How private lending can create passive income opportunities
    • What investors should know before investing in raw land
    • The risks and rewards of oil & gas investments
    • Why diversification matters across multiple asset classes
    • How to evaluate operators before investing your capital
    • The mindset shift that helped Chris rebuild after financial devastation

    Time stamps
    00:00 Introduction to Chris Miles
    01:02 Growing up and becoming a financial advisor
    04:29 The realization that traditional retirement planning wasn't working
    06:14 Discovering real estate and cash-flow investing
    08:59 Achieving financial freedom at age 28
    12:08 Losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis
    18:22 Comparing today's market to 2008
    25:54 Building passive income through alternative investments
    26:51 Private lending and risk management
    32:50 Raw land investing explained
    45:46 Oil & gas investing opportunities and risks
    51:40 Live Your Life Now, Not Tomorrow
    56:43 Final thoughts and lessons learned

    Guest Bio
    Chris Miles is the founder of Money Ripples and a cash flow strategist who helps entrepreneurs and investors create financial freedom through alternative investments. After becoming financially independent at age 28 and then losing everything during the 2008 crash, Chris rebuilt his wealth using private lending, real estate, raw land, oil & gas, and other cash-flow-focused strategies. Today, he teaches investors how to create passive income streams that allow them to live life on their own terms.

    Connect with Chris Miles
    Website: https://moneyripples.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscmiles

    Connect with Launch REI
    Newsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.co
    Podcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/apply-to-be-a-guest/
    Mastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermind
    YouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCrane
    Website: https://launchrei.co

    Follow Vince
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane

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    #privatelending
    #rawlandinvesting
    #oilandgasinvesting
    #cashflow
    #wealthbuilding
    #moneyripples
    #chrismiles
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    59 min
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