NCREIA Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ncreia-podcast Do you want to buy property in the Triangle Region of North Carolina? The Triangle is Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Do you want to better your community and yourself? This is the official podcast of the NC Real Estate Investors Association. Then join your hosts, two regular dads, Eric and Barry as they speak with experts on Triangle Real Estate and Positivity. Become an informed local investor, and get the inside scoop from people who have been there. (North Carolina Real Estate Investors Association) does not give legal, tax, economic, or investment advice. NCReia disclaims all liability for the action or inaction taken or not taken as a result of communications from or to its members, officers, directors, employees, and contractors. Each person should consult their own counsel, accountant, and other advisors as to legal, tax, economic, investment, and related matters concerning Real Estate and other investments. 2022 4381730d-cb93-5867-a339-830bd2f2ee8e no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:03 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:58:07 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/nsjuvNpmtN_ABeMHwnCmEOrIFaao_LXy8Js545NhFug/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5OTI4LzE2NTAz/MDk4NzktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg NCREIA Podcast episodic Eric and Barry Do you want to buy property in the Triangle Region of North Carolina? The Triangle is Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Do you want to better your community and yourself? This is the official podcast of the NC Real Estate Investors Association. Then join your hosts, two regular dads, Eric and Barry as they speak with experts on Triangle Real Estate and Positivity. Become an informed local investor, and get the inside scoop from people who have been there. (North Carolina Real Estate Investors Association) does not give legal, tax, economic, or investment advice. NCReia disclaims all liability for the action or inaction taken or not taken as a result of communications from or to its members, officers, directors, employees, and contractors. Each person should consult their own counsel, accountant, and other advisors as to legal, tax, economic, investment, and related matters concerning Real Estate and other investments. Do you want to buy property in the Triangle Region of North Carolina. real estate, investment, NCREIA, North Carolina, the triangle, raleigh, durham, chapel hill, residential, commercial, rental, short-term rentals Podcast Cary No No Invest in Cary? We ask the Mayor 3 3 Invest in Cary? We ask the Mayor full d72549dd-bc9c-4ec4-8bde-acbbd11b08b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb96dc28 Eric used a phrase that he said incorrectly.

Guest Bio:

Harold Weinbrecht has been the mayor of Cary, North Carolina since 2007.

In this episode:

  • Mayor Weinbrecht breaks down the role of a Mayor, how it works in North Carolina and were how authority is given him through his role. He recounts a class that he was given when first entering into public service and what they can or cannot do.
  • Although he never planned to be Mayor he has serviced over 14 years. Now retired from his full time job, he is the full-time Mayor.
  • He shares his story about how he decided to run for Mayor. 
  • We talk about how hot the real estate market has been in Cary and the surrounding area. We are seeing costs being driven up and we discuss how the town of Cary plans to handle affordable housing.
  • We talk about the challenges of affordable housing.
  • Is Cary the new Silicon Valley? We ask the mayor his thoughts.
  • What are the ways Mayor Weinbrecht feels Cary will change over the next five years?
    • Electric Garbage Trucks
    • Police vehicles will be electric (10 by the end of the year)
    • Staff cars going electric
    • Electric Fire Trucks (we discuss the challenges with this technology)
    • Within 10 years to be the first town to have a completely electric fleet
    • Expanding USA Baseball
    • The solar farm purchased
    • Planting as many trees as we can
  • We talk about the development at South Hills, where the Sports Complex is being placed.
  • We discuss the Downtown Park Project, and a linear park between downtown and the Fenton.
  • We ask the Mayor if he foresees any future legislation against short-term rentals.

Quotes from this episode:

  •  If I do my job right, everybody understands everybody. ~ Mayor Weinbrecht
  • We're in the business of creating the most desirable place on earth. ~ Mayor Weinbrecht


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Guest Bio:

Harold Weinbrecht has been the mayor of Cary, North Carolina since 2007.

In this episode:

  • Mayor Weinbrecht breaks down the role of a Mayor, how it works in North Carolina and were how authority is given him through his role. He recounts a class that he was given when first entering into public service and what they can or cannot do.
  • Although he never planned to be Mayor he has serviced over 14 years. Now retired from his full time job, he is the full-time Mayor.
  • He shares his story about how he decided to run for Mayor. 
  • We talk about how hot the real estate market has been in Cary and the surrounding area. We are seeing costs being driven up and we discuss how the town of Cary plans to handle affordable housing.
  • We talk about the challenges of affordable housing.
  • Is Cary the new Silicon Valley? We ask the mayor his thoughts.
  • What are the ways Mayor Weinbrecht feels Cary will change over the next five years?
    • Electric Garbage Trucks
    • Police vehicles will be electric (10 by the end of the year)
    • Staff cars going electric
    • Electric Fire Trucks (we discuss the challenges with this technology)
    • Within 10 years to be the first town to have a completely electric fleet
    • Expanding USA Baseball
    • The solar farm purchased
    • Planting as many trees as we can
  • We talk about the development at South Hills, where the Sports Complex is being placed.
  • We discuss the Downtown Park Project, and a linear park between downtown and the Fenton.
  • We ask the Mayor if he foresees any future legislation against short-term rentals.

Quotes from this episode:

  •  If I do my job right, everybody understands everybody. ~ Mayor Weinbrecht
  • We're in the business of creating the most desirable place on earth. ~ Mayor Weinbrecht


]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Eric and Barry Eric and Barry 3270 We talk with the Mayor of Cary about future development, policy, and vision for the future of Cary NC in a way that could be very valuable for investors looking to grow their portfolio in Cary or the broader Triangle. We talk with the Mayor of Cary about future development, policy, and vision for the future of Cary NC in a way that could be very valuable for investors looking to grow their portfolio in Cary or the broader Triangle. real estate, investment, NCREIA, North Carolina, the triangle, raleigh, durham, chapel hill, residential, commercial, rental, short-term rentals No Finding the deals hiding in plain sight with Grant Leonard 2 2 Finding the deals hiding in plain sight with Grant Leonard full e94a15bc-231f-4435-af17-b113c7d1f243 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f8d8fac Guest Bio:

Grant Leonard is a 24-year-old New Western Real Estate Investment Agent License #NC 332804, who is passionate about helping people reach their investing goals.

In this episode:

  • One of the tips that Grant shares is being persistent. There are so many people trying to get your attention on social media, email, and online so being consistent and persistent helps him help his clients understand that wants to provide quality services.
  • Grant and New Western as a whole specialize in wholesale properties.
  • We break down what wholesaling is for new investors.
  • Grant spent time in property management and doing property leasing before moving into this area of real estate.
  • We talk about suggestions for new investors coming into the market now.
  • Grant shares some of the "secrets" used by his large company that can be used by the little guy.

Quotes from this episode:

  •  "If you're always living on the edge of discomfort, those harder tasks are going to be much easier."
  • "Make sure you tell everybody what you do because it will be the person you least expect that will bring you the biggest deal of your life."

Mentioned in this episode:


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Grant Leonard is a 24-year-old New Western Real Estate Investment Agent License #NC 332804, who is passionate about helping people reach their investing goals.

In this episode:

  • One of the tips that Grant shares is being persistent. There are so many people trying to get your attention on social media, email, and online so being consistent and persistent helps him help his clients understand that wants to provide quality services.
  • Grant and New Western as a whole specialize in wholesale properties.
  • We break down what wholesaling is for new investors.
  • Grant spent time in property management and doing property leasing before moving into this area of real estate.
  • We talk about suggestions for new investors coming into the market now.
  • Grant shares some of the "secrets" used by his large company that can be used by the little guy.

Quotes from this episode:

  •  "If you're always living on the edge of discomfort, those harder tasks are going to be much easier."
  • "Make sure you tell everybody what you do because it will be the person you least expect that will bring you the biggest deal of your life."

Mentioned in this episode:


]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:58:00 -0700 Eric and Barry Eric and Barry 2442 Grant Leonard of New Western with New Western Acquisition joins us in the studio to talk about finding deals when there are seemingly no deals for the average investor. Grant Leonard of New Western with New Western Acquisition joins us in the studio to talk about finding deals when there are seemingly no deals for the average investor. real estate, investment, NCREIA, North Carolina, the triangle, raleigh, durham, chapel hill, residential, commercial, rental, short-term rentals No Stop Dreaming and Start Doing - MeiLani Hock 1 1 Stop Dreaming and Start Doing - MeiLani Hock full 70b4d563-3a48-490d-a2d5-ccdec5bec1ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/95baf58b Guest Bio:
MeiLani Hock is a mother of 5, Award-Winning Real Estate Investor, Airbnb Host/Coach/Property Manager, and Founder of Why NOT Me? Academy which focuses on activating people to create the lives they want by turning their trials into triumphs and building their passive income through Airbnb using other people’s properties. MeiLani’s passion is getting people to Stop Dreaming and Start Doing.

In this episode:

  • MeiLani now coaches others on how to Start and Scale their Airbnb business using their property or others, to add a different stream of income to anyone’s lifestyle.
  • MeiLani walks us through how you can start an Airbnb with about 15,000 and the steps you need to take to get your investment back in the first 6-9 months. 
  • We discuss how to include your kids in your real estate business and passing on wisdom for life. 

Quotes from this episode:

  • Quote 1 goes here

Mentioned in this episode:


Episode Sponsor:

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MeiLani Hock is a mother of 5, Award-Winning Real Estate Investor, Airbnb Host/Coach/Property Manager, and Founder of Why NOT Me? Academy which focuses on activating people to create the lives they want by turning their trials into triumphs and building their passive income through Airbnb using other people’s properties. MeiLani’s passion is getting people to Stop Dreaming and Start Doing.

In this episode:

  • MeiLani now coaches others on how to Start and Scale their Airbnb business using their property or others, to add a different stream of income to anyone’s lifestyle.
  • MeiLani walks us through how you can start an Airbnb with about 15,000 and the steps you need to take to get your investment back in the first 6-9 months. 
  • We discuss how to include your kids in your real estate business and passing on wisdom for life. 

Quotes from this episode:

  • Quote 1 goes here

Mentioned in this episode:


Episode Sponsor:

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:21:01 -0700 Eric and Barry Eric and Barry 2665 We talk with our guest, the queen of short-term rentals, MeiLani Hock about how she and her family developed the philosophy of Why Not Me and started building their business even in what didn't seem like the ideal time. We talk with our guest, the queen of short-term rentals, MeiLani Hock about how she and her family developed the philosophy of Why Not Me and started building their business even in what didn't seem like the ideal time. real estate, investment, NCREIA, North Carolina, the triangle, raleigh, durham, chapel hill, residential, commercial, rental, short-term rentals No