In this episode of the Expect Success Podcast, host Erik Scott interviews Jinil Patel, a restaurant entrepreneur turned real estate investor, who just closed his first 48-unit multifamily deal in Lansing, Michigan. From working 14-hour days making pizzas to negotiating with brokers, raising capital, and building the right team—Jinil walks us through the ups and downs of his journey, including the mindset shifts, fundraising struggles, and life-changing personal events he endured along the way. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to go from small business to scalable real estate investing, this episode delivers powerful lessons on grit, relationships, and long-term vision.

👉 Connect with Jinil on LinkedIn: [Jinil Patel]
📍 Topics Covered: Entrepreneurship, Multifamily Investing, First-Time Syndications, Mindset, Raising Capital, Partnerships, Property Management
💡 Whether you're just starting in real estate or scaling your portfolio, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

📲 Connect with Jinil on LinkedIn to follow along as he continues to grow his portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinil-patel-5b13451a8/

In this episode of the Expect Success Podcast, host Erik Scott sits down with investigative due diligence expert Shane Pogue for an eye-opening conversation that every real estate investor needs to hear.

Shane brings a unique background—combining criminal justice, private investigation, and risk management in the finance world—to help investors uncover the truth before entering partnerships or deploying capital. Whether you're an LP in a syndication, a GP seeking credibility, or a passive investor wanting to protect your hard-earned money, this episode offers practical insights on:

✅ How to vet potential partners beyond surface-level claims

✅ Real-world red flags that could save you from bad deals

✅ The difference between basic and investigative due diligence

✅ How fraud unfolds over time (and how to spot the early signs)

✅ Case studies of deals that went sideways—and how Shane’s work prevented disaster

You'll also hear Shane’s journey from aspiring law enforcement officer to due diligence specialist, and why he believes every investor needs to take risk management seriously.

📲 Connect with Shane on LinkedIn to follow his content and access tools to protect your investments: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-pogue-6b900a11a/

💡 "You don’t want to wait until there’s a problem—investigative due diligence is what detects it before it becomes one." – Shane Pogue

In this inspiring episode of the Expect Success Podcast, Erik Scott speaks with Linda Holtz, co-founder of Married 2 Real Estate (M2RE), to dive deep into her journey from door-to-door sales to commercial real estate investor and passionate educator. Originally from France, Linda shares how her early hustle in sales and property management laid the groundwork for building a thriving real estate business with her husband, Connor.

Linda opens up about the power of networking, the challenges and breakthroughs of entering multifamily syndications, and the mindset shifts that helped her succeed in a competitive space. She explains how she transitioned from house hacking a triplex in Chicago to closing commercial real estate deals in Texas—and how being true to herself opened doors to life-changing opportunities.

💡 Key Highlights:

• Starting from scratch: From France to property manager to investor

• House hacking during the 2020 lockdown

• The importance of mindset, networking, and mentorship

• Building M2RE with her husband and creating generational wealth

• Educating passive investors and breaking syndication myths

• Getting certified as a John Maxwell speaker & coach

• The mission behind her weekly real estate networking meetup

• What’s next: new construction, assisted living, and buying businesses
  

Whether you're new to real estate or looking to level up, Linda’s story will show you what’s possible with vision, consistency, and heart. 💪

📲 Connect with Linda: 🔗 Website: married2realestate.com 📧 Email: linda@married2realestate.com 📅 Weekly Meetup: Thursdays at 12pm ET / 11am CT 🔗 LinkedIn: Linda Holtz

➡️ Tune in and get inspired to take the next step in your real estate journey. With consistent action and a solid game plan, you too can Expect Success!