Join us for Episode 52 of REIA Radio featuring Tom Dellwo, a certified appraiser with invaluable insights into the real estate industry. Hailing from a small town in Iowa, Tom's journey into real estate began with a passion for construction and a desire to work with his hands.After college, Tom trained as a certified appraiser and embarked on his real estate journey with a hobbyist mindset. His early experiences with live-in flip projects and networking events laid the foundation for his successful career in real estate investing.In this episode, Tom shares his wisdom on investment strategies, emphasizing the power of attending networking events and leveraging private lending for real estate deals. He recounts his own "failing forward" moment in 2008, which led to a fresh start in Omaha and the establishment of a successful appraisal business with his wife.Tom's journey underscores the importance of generational education over generational wealth, highlighting the value of passing down knowledge and skills to future generations. From residential to commercial and industrial properties, Tom and his wife have diversified their real estate portfolio through strategic investments and partnerships.Don't miss this insightful episode filled with practical advice and inspiring anecdotes from Tom's remarkable journey in the real estate industry. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and strategies for your own investment endeavors!Tom’s Backstory - 23:04Appraisal Q&A - 32:00Tom’s Failing Forward - 1:12:46Tom’s Real Estate Story - 1:17:51OT - 2:05:45Tom’s Email - ypsomaha@gmail.com Tom’s Contact: 402-676-4282 Andrea Foley’s Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reia-radio/id1582763673?i=1000539868076 You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...