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The Monopoly Mindset
by Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer
Listen to real time stories, problems, and solutions we are currently going through to set ourselves up for a better future through real estate. We are just two young guys who love everything about real estate investing, and want to share our stories with the world.
Episodes
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Ep 47: Steve Brown - Part 2
In Episode 47 of Monopoly Mindset, Tommy and Tyler wrap up their conversation with Tyler’s brother, Steve. They dive into whether buying a primary residence is always the right move—and why it might not make sense in certain markets like South Florida.The discussion continues around Steve’s…
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Ep 46: Steve Brown - Part 1
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tyler’s brother Steve joins the show to break down his investing strategy—without owning any real estate. He shares how he’s saving aggressively to retire early, where he’s putting his money, and how he thinks about long-term wealth building. They also dive…
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Ep 45: Borrowing 100K for $200 a month
Tommy and Ty break down Tommy’s recent refinance on two personal properties and use it as a springboard to talk through some of the biggest money decisions real estate investors face. They dive into portfolio loans, debt strategy, cash flow, closing costs, interest rates, and why understanding…
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Ep 44: The Bathroom Begins
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer dive into a new renovation project as Tyler begins work on his master bathroom remodel, including the surprising plumber quotes that come with getting a project like this started. They also discuss one of the biggest frustrations…
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Ep 43: Nothing Like a $10k Surprise Before Closing Day
Check out Tommy's Interview on the Wealth Juice Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/69oF2vYJ5IdyX38YEc0YcU In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown break down a recent property sale that came with a costly twist — a $10,000 leaking water main discovered right…
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Ep 42: Frozen Pipes Everywhere
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tommy and Tyler break down the brutal storm that slammed the Northeast and how it impacted several of their properties. They share firsthand lessons from dealing with frozen pipes, what went wrong, and what they’ll do differently to prepare next time. The guys...
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Ep 41: Year End Portfolio Analysis
In this episode, Tyler and Thomas break down their year-end real estate reviews, focusing on expense tracking, property performance, and cash-flow analysis. They discuss how staying organized throughout the year makes tax season smoother, why regular financial check-ins matter, and how evaluating...
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Ep 40: Back Under Contract…For the Second Time
In this episode, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer break down another couple of weeks in the day-to-day life of a real estate investor.Tommy shares the story behind getting a house back under contract after the previous buyer backed out, and what went into accepting the new offer. He also dives into...
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Ep 39: Mike Marchman
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown welcome Mike Marchman—a military veteran, attorney, and seasoned real estate investor. Mike shares his journey into real estate, beginning with his first property purchase using a VA loan and evolving into flipping houses…
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Ep 38: The Deal That Paid For Itself in 15 Months
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tyler and Tommy sit down for another round of Passing Go, catching up on the latest moves in their real estate journeys. Tommy gives an inside look at his push to get one of his properties sold while navigating ongoing management challenges and searching for a...
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Ep 37: The 50 Year Mortgage
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset podcast, hosts Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer break down the heated debate surrounding the proposed 50-year mortgage—an idea first floated by Donald Trump and now sparking nationwide conversation. The hosts dive into whether stretching a mortgage over half a...
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Ep 36: The Buyer Backed Out
In this episode, Tommy breaks down his approach to navigating multiple offers in a competitive real estate market. He shares how he evaluates offers beyond the highest price — digging into financing strength, contingencies, closing timelines, and agent communication. Tommy also walks through real...
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Ep 35: Dom Pizzi from BRRRR.com
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer sit down with Dom Pizzi, an account executive at BRRRR.com, to break down the ins and outs of real estate investment loans—especially bridge and DSCR loans. Dom shares his inspiring journey from aspiring physical therapist…
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Ep 34: The Importance of Vetting Tenants
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown share fresh insights from their real estate journeys. They discuss recent updates from their rental portfolios, the pros and cons of Airbnb investing, and the real challenges that come with property management. The conversation...
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Ep 33: How We Manage our Rentals
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown dive into the realities of managing rental properties. They share personal experiences and horror stories, unpack different property management software options, and highlight why strong systems and processes are essential. The...
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Ep 32: Measure Once Cut Twice
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer dig into the realities of real estate investing. They revisit last week’s chat with Tommy’s cousin, Jonathan, who traded engineering for a career in construction and real estate, showing the value of hands-on experience. From...
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Ep 31: Jonathan Ryder
In this episode, Tommy and Tyler sit down with Tommy’s cousin, Jonathan Ryder. After just one year as an engineer, Jonathan realized the office life wasn’t for him and shifted gears into contracting, earning $20 an hour working for a house flipper. He quickly gained valuable experience…
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Ep 30: Who Turned the Lights Off?
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown do another round of passing go where they share the ups and downs of managing multiple properties. From tenant turnover and utility issues to renovations and working with contractors, they highlight the financial and logistical...
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Ep 29: Should You Leverage Real Estate?
In this episode, hosts Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer dive into the classic debate of paying cash versus leveraging in real estate investing. They break down both the numbers and the emotions behind each strategy, highlighting key considerations like risk tolerance, cash reserves, and long-term...
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Ep 28: Paint, Paint, and more Paint
Tommy and Tyler return with more real estate insights, covering topics like relocating tenants between properties, preparing to sell, and receiving six months of missed rent payments. They also dive into Jerome Powell’s latest federal funds rate speech and what it means for investors. Meanwhile,...
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Ep 27: Don't forget about the IRS
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, Tyler and Tommy share updates on their weekly real estate investing challenges and wins. Tommy continues his search for tenants at his latest property, while Tyler has been dedicating his free time to remodeling his new primary residence. The conversation...
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Ep 26: David Bull and Michael Martin
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown sit down with investors David Bull and Michael Martin to discuss their inspiring journeys into real estate. Together, they’ve built a portfolio of nine units in Augusta, Georgia over just a few years—and they’re far from...
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Ep 25: Types of Real Estate Loans Part 2
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset Podcast, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer continue their discussion on different ways to finance your next real estate purchase. This episode focuses more on the 'creative financing' side, rather than your traditional loan options. A few of these include…
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Ep 24: Types of Real Estate Loans
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown explore various ways to finance a property, discussing traditional loans like FHA and conventional loans, as well as more creative financing options such as 203K and DSCR loans. They discuss the pros and cons of each financing...
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Ep 23: Bar Harbor Airbnb Analysis
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown explore the world of Airbnb investments through a vacation-themed lens. They analyze the Airbnb they stayed in during their trip to Bar Harbor, Maine, discussing the potential revenue, market trends, and the intricacies of...
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Ep 22: Expensive Water Bills, and Renovations
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset, Tyler and Tommy discuss their experiences with real estate appraisals, refinancing strategies, and property management. They share insights on navigating appraisal discrepancies, the importance of building relationships with appraisers, and the challenges…
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Ep 21: Anthony Scornaienchi
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown chat with Anthony Scornaienchi — a dad, public school teacher, real estate investor, and agent. Anthony talks about how he juggles life as a teacher while building his real estate business. He shares his tips on house…
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Ep 20: Primary with a Purpose - Under Contract Again
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset, Tommy and Tyler dive deep into Tyler's recent property that he just got under contract! Tyler walks through his process, including finding the property on Zillow, his offer strategy, and getting it under contract, all while being 3,000 miles away. They…
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Ep 19: To Refi, or not to Refi?
In this episode, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer discuss the highs and lows in their past week of real estate investing. They do a deep dive into Tommy's plan to refinance his personal rental properties, as well as his properties with his company, TDJ.
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Ep 18: How To Analyze a Rental Property
In this episode, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer dive into the intricacies of deal analysis in real estate. They analyze 2 different types of properties that are currently on the market, and show you how they use their deal analysis tools to determine an appropriate offer price for the property!…
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Ep 17: Tyler Rowe
In this episode, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer sit down with Tyler Rowe, a live-in-flipper and project manager of a large Real Estate developer. He emphasizes the importance of understanding equity in new construction, navigating zoning laws, and the impact of renovations on home value. Tyler...
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Ep 16: Rent vs Own
In this episode, Tyler and Tommy discuss the critical topic of renting versus buying your primary residence. They explore the pros and cons of each option, emphasizing the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. The conversation includes personal experiences in real estate, updates on…
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Ep 15: Mike Buska
In this episode of Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown welcome Mike Buska, a real estate investor who shares his journey from struggling in the expensive New Jersey market to successfully investing in out-of-state properties, particularly in Detroit and the Poconos. The...
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Ep 14: Fernando Letona
In this episode, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown welcome Fernando Latona, a Realtor and Owner of Visionary Bldrs, a custom home development company in South West Florida. Fernando discusses the influence his mother had on his real estate journey, the importance of family in his career, and how he…
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Ep 13: 401K vs Real Estate
In this episode, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown discuss the differences between investing in a 401k and real estate. The conversation delves into the tax advantages of both investment strategies, the importance of evaluating one's portfolio, and the potential drawbacks of 401k accounts, including...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 12
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset podcast, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer wrap up their last property acquisition, a duplex in Northeastern Pennsylvania that Tommy purchased with his company, TDJ. They share insights on their weekly real estate activities, including a rent-to-own strategy…
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 11
In this episode, Tommy and Tyler continue their discussion on Tyler's Airbnb journey, focusing on unexpected challenges during renovations, the importance of design and furnishing, and the permitting process. The conversation highlights the significance of managing long-distance renovations and…
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 10
In this 2 part episode of the Monopoly Mindset podcast, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown discuss Tyler's recent purchase of a vacation home in the Poconos. After reviewing their weekly real estate adventure, They discuss how to build a team, look at properties, and find a deal while living out...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 9
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown discuss their experiences with real estate investing, focusing on the process of closing HELOCs, navigating property closings, and the importance of appraisals. Tommy shares his story about purchasing two more properties...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 8
In this episode, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown discuss their current experience with applying for Home Equity Line of Credits' (HELOC), partnerships, and how Tommy and his company (TDJ) was created. They discuss the reason why Tommy wanted to go into a partnership, the benefits of splitting the...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 7
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset, hosts Tommy and Tyler discuss their recent experiences in real estate, focusing on Tyler's first property purchase using the BRRRR strategy. They explore the challenges of financing, the importance of understanding the market, and the lessons learned...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 6
In this episode, Tyler and Tommy discuss their recent experiences in real estate, focusing on tenant management, property modifications, and the challenges of being landlords. Tommy goes through the process of buying his second and third real estate purchases, from beginning to end.
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 5
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset Podcast, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown delve into Tyler's real estate journey, focusing on his first home purchase. They discuss the inspiration behind entering real estate, the challenges of house hacking, financial planning, and the importance of...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 4
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset Podcast, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer dive deep into Tommy's journey of purchasing his first rental property. They discuss the motivations behind buying real estate, the challenges faced during the loan process, and the dynamics of house hacking with...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 3
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset Podcast, Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown share their journey of purchasing their first property together. They discuss the dynamics of their partnership, the challenges they faced in finding the right property, and the unique approach of seller financing that...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 2
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset podcast, Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer discuss the foundational benefits of real estate investing. They explore key concepts such as cash flow, appreciation, loan pay down, and tax benefits, while also comparing real estate investments to traditional...
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The Monopoly Mindset: Episode 1
In this episode of the Monopoly Mindset podcast, hosts Tommy Stelzer and Tyler Brown discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, their personal journeys in real estate investing, and the importance of networking and social media in the industry. They explore various strategies such as the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listen to real time stories, problems, and solutions we are currently going through to set ourselves up for a better future through real estate. We are just two young guys who love everything about real estate investing, and want to share our stories with the world.
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Tyler Brown and Tommy Stelzer
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Listen to real time stories, problems, and solutions we are currently going through to set ourselves up for a better future through real estate. We are just two young guys who love everything about real estate investing, and want to share our stories with the world.
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