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Distressed to Success: Conversations with Community Transformation Leaders

Distressed to Success: Conversations with Community Transformation Leaders

Released: 2026-01-21
© 2025
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5 Episodes
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5 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-01-21
© 2025
Most Recent Episode
How Distressed Properties Create Win-Win Solutions for Communities with Jeremy Beland

How Distressed Properties Create Win-Win Solutions for Communities with Jeremy Beland

Join Brian Seidensticker as he sits down with Jeremy Beland, Founder of REI Freedom – a real estate investing company focused on helping distressed homeowners while revitalizing communities. In this episode of Distressed to Success, Jeremy shares his
Time: 33:36
Join Brian Seidensticker as he sits down with Jeremy Beland, Founder of REI Freedom – a real estate investing company focused on helping distressed homeowners while revitalizing communities. In this episode of Distressed to Success, Jeremy shares his journey from nearly losing everything during the Great Recession to becoming a successful real estate investor approaching his 500th off-market acquisition across multiple markets.
Jeremy breaks down what “distress” really means in real estate, why many sellers simply need a reset button, and how creative acquisition strategies can provide ethical, win-win outcomes for both investors and homeowners. The conversation dives deep into wholesaling, buy-and-hold strategies, working with inherited and tenant-occupied properties, and the importance of leading with education and empathy.
What you’ll learn:
What truly defines a “distressed” property or seller
How Jeremy built his business through wholesaling, flipping, and rentals
Creative exit strategies including wholetails, BRRRR, and cash-for-keys
Why education and consulting sellers creates better long-term outcomes
Real-world deal examples, including navigating evictions and family disputes
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Jeremy’s personal experience with foreclosure and financial distress
02:30 – His real estate journey and markets he’s invested in
06:00 – Breakdown of wholesaling and multiple exit strategies
08:30 – Understanding different types of seller distress
17:30 – Educating sellers and empowering better decisions
20:30 – Real deal breakdowns and negotiation strategies
26:30 – Lessons learned from long, complex transactions
33:00 – Final advice and principles for success
Get in touch with Jeremy
REI Freedom: https://reifreedom.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremybeland_/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremybeland/
Jeremy’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rei-freedom/id1716246095
Get in touch with Brian
Last Best Partners' Website: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/
Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021
Podcast LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/distressed-to-success-podcast/
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - Why Distressed Sellers Are Good People(00:00:50) - Distress to Success: Jeremy Beelin(00:02:28) - The Old Power Plant in Savannah(00:03:39) - How To Distress a Property: Jeremy Bean(00:07:49) - How to Help a Homeowner Get Out From Under the Debt(00:14:25) - Real Estate Network: Real Estate Agents Are Not the Only Option for(00:20:35) - You're inadvertently providing positive service in those scenarios, Brian(00:21:34) - How To Buy a Single Family Home(00:27:23) - How To Get Out of a Negotiating Contract(00:28:25) - REI Freedom(00:29:28) - Carve Outs(00:31:14) - Real Estate Talk: Best Books(00:33:03) - Jeremy Levine on His 3 Keys to Success
Episode ID: 1000746054917
GUID: https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/66249/episode/2324411
Release Date: 21/01/2026, 19:35:00

Description

Distressed to Success is a podcast that discovers how savvy investors and entrepreneurs are profitably transforming underserved communities through strategic investment and innovative business models. Host Brian Seidensticker, Co-Founder of Last Best Partners, interviews local developers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investment professionals who have successfully brought private capital into distressed areas while generating sustainable returns.
From Low Income Housing Tax Credits to creative financing solutions, each episode uncovers actionable strategies for identifying investment opportunities that deliver both financial returns and meaningful community revitalization. Learn from leaders who have transformed cities like Detroit, Cleveland, and Memphis through profitable ventures that create lasting community improvement.
Whether you're a high-net-worth investor, local developer, or community development professional, discover how to turn distressed assets into thriving neighborhoods while building sustainable businesses that benefit both your portfolio and your community.

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