Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today’s guest is Stephen Petasky, CEO and Founder of The Luxus Group. For the past 17 years, Steve and his team have helped deliver over 20,000 luxury vacations across North and Central America, the Caribbean, and Tuscany.

Steve shares how The Luxus Group creates a high-end, consistent travel experience and works with global luxury brands to deliver real value.Whether you're a real estate investor, a vacation rental owner, or just love traveling in style, this episode gives you real insights into the future of luxury travel and hospitality.

In this episode, we chat about…

• How It Started: The personal story that led to building a luxury vacation rental business, before Airbnb.

• Solving Inconsistency: How The Luxus Group delivers hotel-level standards in vacation homes.

• Syndication Strategy: Using early investments to buy high-end properties and offer better experiences.

• Luxury Tiers Explained: What “accessible luxury” vs. “ultra-luxury” means in today’s rental market.

• Regulations Impact: How short-term rental laws in places like Las Vegas and Maui affect property owners.

• Professional Management Wins: Why expert property management leads to higher income and fewer headaches.

Key Takeaways

• Demand for Certainty: There's a strong need for consistent, hotel-like experiences in vacation rentals. Luxus Group tackles the inconsistency found in major platforms by enforcing strict brand standards, from linens to kitchen amenities, boosting customer loyalty and repeat bookings.

• Professional Management Benefits: Self-managing rentals can lead to pitfalls in a changing market. In contrast, expert property management by Luxus Group uses revenue optimization strategies and thorough property care to protect assets and can generate 10-40% or even up to 50-60% higher revenue.

• Regulations Create Opportunity: Increasing short-term rental rules in places like Las Vegas and Maui reduce overall supply. For legally compliant properties, this shift can drive higher revenues and property values, emphasizing the importance of adhering to local regulations.

Resources from Stephen

LinkedIn | The Luxus Group

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide

Looking to turn your career experience into real estate success? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, Casey Gregersen shares how he went from working in the oil fields to building wealth through real estate. How did Casey make the leap from a corporate job to owning fitness studios and launching Bighorn Capital Fund? You’ll learn why he chose Wyoming as his market, how his engineering background gives him an edge, and how passive investing can help you reach financial freedom. Curious how you can get started too? Tune in and find out!

In this episode, we’re discussing…

• From Petroleum Engineer to Real Estate Mogul: Casey recounts his fascinating career shift from working on oil rigs for Shell Oil Company to building a thriving real estate investment business.

• The "Why" Behind the Move: Discover the pivotal moment that inspired Casey to prioritize family and pursue financial freedom through real estate, even while maintaining a successful career in oil and gas.

• An Engineer's Edge in Real Estate: Learn how Casey's background in engineering, with its emphasis on mathematics, underwriting, and process-oriented thinking (SOPs), has been a significant asset in his real estate ventures.

• Why Wyoming? Casey reveals the strategic advantages of investing in the Wyoming real estate market, including lower competition and a unique market dynamic that offers consistent stability and cash flow.

• Untapped Potential in the Cowboy State: Explore the specific types of real estate opportunities Casey is pursuing in Wyoming, from single-family homes to value-add multifamily properties, and how he leverages local insights with modern investment strategies.

• Bighorn Capital Fund: Get an inside look at Casey's Bighorn Capital Fund, designed for accredited investors seeking passive income and wealth building through strategic real estate investments, offering both debt and equity opportunities.

• Helping Others Achieve Financial Freedom: Casey shares his passion for empowering other professionals, particularly those in demanding W-2 jobs, to achieve their passive income goals by partnering with his fund.

Resources from Casey

LinkedIn | Website | Big Horn Capital Fund

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide

Welcome to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! It's June already, can you believe we're almost halfway through the year? If you're feeling that mid-year slump, perhaps even dreaming of building a life you don't need a vacation from, then get ready to be inspired and gain ideas from this conversation. We're joined by Jeremy Beland, a real estate investor and co-founder of REI Freedom. At 40, Jeremy boldly sold his townhouse, downsized, and used the equity to begin his wholesaling journey, ultimately achieving 450+ off-market acquisitions and $10 million in gross profits.

Now, managing multi-million dollar businesses (NH Home Buyers, Coastal Florida Home Buyers) and running the REI Freedom Coaching Program, Jeremy is passionately dedicated to helping others achieve financial freedom. Tune in to learn how Jeremy built multi-million dollar businesses and helps others escape the W-2 grind.

In this episode, we're discussing...

• From Rock Bottom to Riches: Hear Jeremy's raw and inspiring story of rebuilding from financial ruin after the 2009-2010 recession, driven by an intense motivation to escape poverty forever.

• The Audacious Start: Learn exactly how Jeremy leveraged just $17,000 in home equity at age 40 to kickstart his real estate journey, quickly turning it into significant profits and building foundational success.

• Action Over Perfection: Understand why taking massive and imperfect action is the fastest path to achieving your real estate goals, even when you don't have all the answers.

• Mentorship is Your Midas Touch: Discover why Jeremy, despite his immense success, continually invests hundreds of thousands of dollars in expert coaches and mentors. This insight is key to his 450+ off-market transactions and $10 million in gross profits.

• Designing a Life of Freedom: Explore the core philosophy behind building a real estate business that grants you time freedom and the ability to work from anywhere in the world, breaking free from the traditional W-2 handcuffs.

• REI Freedom: Your Coaching for Lifestyle Investing: Get an inside look at Jeremy's specialized coaching program, designed to teach you sales acquisition strategies and convert leads into profitable deals, all while focusing on a balanced, free lifestyle.

• Navigating the Nuances of Off-Market Deals: Gain practical insights into the complexities of working with distressed sellers and properties, emphasizing problem-solving and providing true value beyond just the transaction.

• Leveraging Private Lending for Accelerated Growth: Learn how high-net-worth individuals can partner with experienced real estate investors like Jeremy for strong, consistent returns on their capital, offering a dynamic alternative to traditional investments.

Resources from Jeremy

LinkedIn | REI Freedom

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide | Franchise With Bob