<![CDATA[Landing Zone: From Orders to Ownership]]>Landing Zone: From Orders to Ownership is about military moves, VA loans, and real estate. Straightforward conversations with real estate professionals, investors, and past clients across the country, sharing local insight and practical advice to help military families navigate their next move.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:52:55 GMTWed, 08 Jul 2026 16:33:24 GMT60Sam Finney<p><b>Landing Zone: From Orders to Ownership</b> is about military moves, VA loans, and real estate. Straightforward conversations with real estate professionals, investors, and past clients across the country, sharing local insight and practical advice to help military families navigate their next move.</p>episodicSam Finneysamuel.f.finney27@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Patrick McCarron: Ft Campbell]]>Patrick McCarron shares his journey of transitioning from the military to a career in real estate, highlighting the unexpected path that led him to this decision. He also provides insights into the Clarksville real estate market, discussing the various dynamics and factors that make it an exciting time to be in real estate. Additionally, Patrick delves into the appraisal process and offers valuable advice for VA buyers, shedding light on the role of appraisers and the considerations involved in the appraisal process. The conversation covers the importance of VA loan appraisal and inspection, as well as considerations for real estate investment. It provides insights into the appraisal process, renegotiation options, and the role of the appraiser and home inspector. Additionally, it discusses the factors to consider when investing in real estate, including rental rates, property value, and long-term planning.

Takeaways

  • Real estate career transition
  • Clarksville real estate market VA loan appraisal and inspection
  • Real estate investment considerations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transition to Real Estate
  • 03:30 Clarksville Real Estate Market
  • 12:48 Appraisal Process and VA Buyers
  • 25:27 VA Loan Appraisal and Inspection
  • 27:16 Real Estate Investment Considerations

Find out more about Patrick:

https://www.crye-leike.com/agent-bio/patrickmccarron?_dmg_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

]]>b64f4508-8aaa-4d8a-a1b7-165491ec33fdThu, 13 Aug 2026 18:03:08 GMT<p>Patrick McCarron shares his journey of transitioning from the military to a career in real estate, highlighting the unexpected path that led him to this decision. He also provides insights into the Clarksville real estate market, discussing the various dynamics and factors that make it an exciting time to be in real estate. Additionally, Patrick delves into the appraisal process and offers valuable advice for VA buyers, shedding light on the role of appraisers and the considerations involved in the appraisal process. The conversation covers the importance of VA loan appraisal and inspection, as well as considerations for real estate investment. It provides insights into the appraisal process, renegotiation options, and the role of the appraiser and home inspector. Additionally, it discusses the factors to consider when investing in real estate, including rental rates, property value, and long-term planning.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real estate career transition</li><li>Clarksville real estate market VA loan appraisal and inspection</li><li>Real estate investment considerations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transition to Real Estate</li><li>03:30 Clarksville Real Estate Market</li><li>12:48 Appraisal Process and VA Buyers</li><li>25:27 VA Loan Appraisal and Inspection</li><li>27:16 Real Estate Investment Considerations</li></ul><p></p><p>Find out more about Patrick: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.crye-leike.com/agent-bio/patrickmccarron?_dmg_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" target="_blank">https://www.crye-leike.com/agent-bio/patrickmccarron?_dmg_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F</a></p>no00:40:24Patrick McCarron: Ft Campbellfull<![CDATA[Gregg Costin: Emerald Coast FL]]>Gregg Costin, a former Air Force member turned real estate agent, shares his journey from military life to real estate success. He emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the need for military members to invest in real estate. He also discusses the current real estate market in the Emerald Coast, Florida, and provides valuable advice for military buyers using VA loans. The conversation covers important topics related to buying a house, including the misconception of zero down payment, the impact of VA loans on closing costs, the importance of understanding loan funding fees, and the risks and considerations of buying a home.

Takeaways

  • Self-reliance
  • Investing in real estate VA loans have closing costs that need to be considered
  • Buying a home involves inherent risks and requires careful consideration
  • Insurance costs and property age impact the affordability of homeownership

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transition from Military to Real Estate
  • 01:11 Learning from Personal Real Estate Experience
  • 02:37 Real Estate Success in the Aviation Community
  • 03:32 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate as a Military Member
  • 13:21 Real Estate Market in the Emerald Coast, Florida
  • 19:41 Advice for Military Buyers Using VA Loans
  • 23:23 Misconception of Zero Down Payment
  • 24:22 Understanding VA Loan Funding Fees
  • 25:07 Risks and Considerations of Buying a Home
  • 34:20 Impact of Insurance Costs on Affordability

Where to Learn More: https://pensacolamilitaryhousing.com/

]]>55433b66-69c4-4532-8e91-43f7cec55bc4Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:43:59 GMT<p>Gregg Costin, a former Air Force member turned real estate agent, shares his journey from military life to real estate success. He emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the need for military members to invest in real estate. He also discusses the current real estate market in the Emerald Coast, Florida, and provides valuable advice for military buyers using VA loans. The conversation covers important topics related to buying a house, including the misconception of zero down payment, the impact of VA loans on closing costs, the importance of understanding loan funding fees, and the risks and considerations of buying a home.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-reliance</li><li>Investing in real estate VA loans have closing costs that need to be considered</li><li>Buying a home involves inherent risks and requires careful consideration</li><li>Insurance costs and property age impact the affordability of homeownership</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transition from Military to Real Estate</li><li>01:11 Learning from Personal Real Estate Experience</li><li>02:37 Real Estate Success in the Aviation Community</li><li>03:32 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate as a Military Member</li><li>13:21 Real Estate Market in the Emerald Coast, Florida</li><li>19:41 Advice for Military Buyers Using VA Loans</li><li>23:23 Misconception of Zero Down Payment</li><li>24:22 Understanding VA Loan Funding Fees</li><li>25:07 Risks and Considerations of Buying a Home</li><li>34:20 Impact of Insurance Costs on Affordability<br /></li></ul><p>Where to Learn More: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pensacolamilitaryhousing.com/" target="_blank">https://pensacolamilitaryhousing.com/</a></p>no00:39:42Gregg Costin: Emerald Coast FLfull<![CDATA[Title and Real Estate with Chris]]>The conversation covers Chris DiBiase's background, the role of title companies in real estate transactions, the importance of title insurance, and the challenges and pain points associated with title companies. It also addresses the need for fee transparency and the impact of poor communication on clients.

Takeaways

  • Title companies play a crucial role in real estate transactions
  • Fee transparency and effective communication are essential for a positive client experience

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 02:50 Transition to Real Estate and Title Companies
  • 03:30 Understanding the Role of Title Companies
  • 07:17 Challenges and Pain Points in Title Transactions
  • 34:04 Importance of Title Commitment and Fee Transparency

Find out more about Chris at https://titlepilot.com/

]]>9ee4fc37-a982-4f0b-a36f-48aa126ff6dbWed, 08 Jul 2026 16:38:12 GMT<p>The conversation covers Chris DiBiase's background, the role of title companies in real estate transactions, the importance of title insurance, and the challenges and pain points associated with title companies. It also addresses the need for fee transparency and the impact of poor communication on clients.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Title companies play a crucial role in real estate transactions</li><li>Fee transparency and effective communication are essential for a positive client experience</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>02:50 Transition to Real Estate and Title Companies</li><li>03:30 Understanding the Role of Title Companies</li><li>07:17 Challenges and Pain Points in Title Transactions</li><li>34:04 Importance of Title Commitment and Fee Transparency</li></ul><p></p><p>Find out more about Chris at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://titlepilot.com/" target="_blank">https://titlepilot.com/</a></p><p></p>no00:35:42Title and Real Estate with Chrisfull