In this episode of REIA Radio, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner cover a little bit of everything—from self-storage and redevelopment challenges to car wash ownership, off-market opportunities, and the random chaos that comes with building businesses in real estate.

They kick things off by previewing Fernando Angelucci, also known as the Storage Stud, and his upcoming REIA Mastery Series event in Omaha on June 24th. If self-storage has been on your radar, this is a strong reminder that it may be one of the most overlooked wealth-building plays in real estate.

Ted and Owen also dig into real-world investing updates, including large-scale lease-up challenges in Branson, dealing with short-term workforce housing, unexpected repair costs, and the reality of managing value-add projects while trying not to lose your mind. Ted also shares what he’s learning from car wash ownership and a possible off-market laundromat deal, while both hosts talk through the kind of behind-the-scenes stuff investors rarely post about online.

They wrap with a timely reminder about phishing scams, fake emails, and account security—because apparently real estate investing now also includes playing defense against internet weirdos.

If you enjoy honest conversations about real estate, business, and the mess in the middle, share this episode with a friend and leave a 5-star review.

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Dane Peterson joins Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner to unpack what it really looks like to go from “first rental” to scaling fast—mistakes and all. Dane shares how his early deals left way too much money in the property, what changed once he got smarter on banking, and why a HELOC flipped the switch from buying one at a time to building real momentum.

They dig into tenant screening (hint: the score isn’t the whole story), Section 8 realities—good tenants, nightmare turns, and everything in between—and the chaos that comes from property management surprises, utility headaches, and insurance fine print. Then Dane breaks down his biggest jump yet: taking down a rough 60-unit in a great area, navigating an appraisal that came in wildly low, and the ongoing process of stabilizing and repositioning the asset.

If you’re into real-world investing (no guru fluff), subscribe and check out more episodes at REIARadio.com.

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Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/
Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com
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Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com
www.reiquicktips.com
Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/
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MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/
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Networking isn’t a “nice-to-have” in real estate—it’s the shortcut. Ted and Owen break down why expanding your circle is the fastest way to level up, avoid bad deals, and find the kinds of relationships that actually move the needle (including the behind-the-scenes partnerships you never hear about).

Then it turns into a winter survival story: snowblower chaos (yes… the choke was on the whole time), broken parts, gas spill disasters, and a dead truck right when the day is packed. The guys also hit a real-world Airbnb headache: internet issues, provider policies, and door-lock battery drama right in the middle of a solid booking.

They wrap with what’s coming next—an Omaha event on Tuesday, March 3 with Andrew Devlin—and tease a big announcement for the 300th episode.

If you got value from this one, subscribe to REIA Radio, leave a quick rating/review, and share this episode with one investor friend who “doesn’t do networking.” Also, if you’re in Omaha, check out the March 3 event with Andrew Devlin and stay tuned—Episode 300 is going to be a big one.

You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today
Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA
Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/
Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com
Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/
Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com
Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com
Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com
www.reiquicktips.com
Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/
Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/
MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/
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