Amelia Turbyfill is a luxury real estate advisor and industry leader redefining high-end real estate in America’s premier mountain markets. As one of Montana’s most respected agents and the Northwest Regional Director of REAL Luxury, she blends deep local expertise with national influence, serving high-net-worth clients, investors, and developers across Bozeman and Big Sky. In under a decade, Amelia built a multi–seven-figure business and co-led sales and marketing for the $100 million Bozeman Yards development, a landmark project reshaping the region. Known for her advisory-first approach, data-driven strategy, and authentic relationship-building, Amelia shares powerful insights on personal branding, leadership, and thriving in competitive luxury markets.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn how Amelia leveraged her marketing background to build a luxury real estate brand and stand out early in her career.
  
• Discover practical strategies for breaking into luxury real...

Matthias Gruenwald is a seasoned real estate investor and operator with nearly two decades of experience transforming distressed properties into high-performing assets. Originally from Germany and now based in Greenville, SC, Matthias is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WCG Investments, where he oversees $20M in assets across 16 manufactured housing communities. 

With expertise in value-add strategies, mobile home parks, and multifamily and RV park redevelopment, Matthias has a proven track record in identifying undervalued properties and turning them into profitable investments. His hands-on approach and sharp operational mindset make him a standout in the affordable housing space, driving strong returns while creating thriving communities for residents and investors alike.

In this episode, you will be able to learn:

• Discover why choosing any real estate lane matters more than finding the “perfect” one—and how simply deciding accelerates your success.
  
• Learn how mo...

Short-term rental (STR) arbitrage has emerged as an agile and high-yield strategy in today’s real estate landscape, when done correctly. Investor Mike Swenson has become a recognized voice in this space—building a scalable model that transforms traditional rentals into high-performing assets through data-driven decisions, operational discipline, and strategic market positioning.

His journey—from navigating challenging regulations in the Twin Cities to building a profitable STR portfolio across the Twin Cities MN metro —provides a clear blueprint for investors seeking stronger margins and faster cash flow.

Key Insights from Mike Swenson’s STR Framework

1. Strategic Market Shifts Unlock New Opportunity

Mike emphasizes that not all markets are created equal.
He pivoted away from the heavily regulated Minneapolis/St. Paul environment and tapped into the growth corridor surrounding those cities.

This shift allowed him to accelerate results without navigating as restrictive of pol...