{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Computer Hacking To House Hacking ft. Sabrina Smai","description":"Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! This episode, Mike Del Prete hosts solo with special guest Sabrina Smai, a former AI engineer and data scientist turned real estate investor. Sabrina shares her journey from building tech solutions and ethical hacking at the University of Toronto to finding financial freedom through house hacking and ADU development in Seattle. Learn how she scaled from a duplex to 20+ units, used creative strategies like condo-ing ADUs to increase appraisals, and navigated density constraints. Mike and Sabrina also discuss how Phoenix and Arizona are evolving, including city-specific ADU rules, HOA considerations, and the 2026 middle housing law (HB 2721). They also touch on AI\u2019s impact on jobs, option contracts, and positioning yourself today for tomorrow\u2019s opportunities. Whether you\u2019re investing, developing, or just curious about creative strategies, this episode is packed with insights for building wealth in real estate. 01:06 Sabrina AI Career Origins 01:46 Elite AI Consulting Projects 02:44 Ethical Hacking Backstory 03:48 Car Accident Turning Point 04:47 First House Hack to Wealth 06:11 Leaving Tech and AI Outlook 10:15 Cash Flow Strategies Today 11:14 ADU Basics Explained 12:42 Phoenix vs Seattle ADU Rules 16:00 Best Lots for ADU Builds 17:14 Condo Splits and Value Boost 18:04 Privacy vs Density 18:33 Seattle ADU Lot Strategy 20:01 Who Buys ADUs 20:53 Arizona Markets to Watch 23:48 HB2721 Middle Housing 25:30 Wait for Condo Splits 27:56 Options and Creative Control 30:13 Where to Build Next 31:25 Final Advice and Wrap -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http:\/\/silvercrestopportunityfund.com &quot;AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence.&quot; Want to grow your real estate business? \ud83d\udcbc Subscribe, like, and tap the bell so you never miss an episode of The AZREIA Show!  \ud83d\udd11 Ready to take the next step? &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Ready to become a member of Arizona\u2019s largest and most trusted real estate investing network? Join AZREIA now - https:\/\/azreia.org\/join &amp;nbsp; \ud83e\udd14 Not sure if real estate is right for you yet? Start with our free email series: Get the 12 Essential Steps to Becoming a Real Estate Investor -https:\/\/azreia.org\/12-essential-steps-to-becoming-a-real-estate-investor  &amp;nbsp; \u2728 Either way: take action, keep moving forward, and never stop working toward the life you want. AZREIA has helped thousands of investors since 2002 find their strategy, stay accountable, and build the life of their dreams. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcad Will you be our next success story? It all starts with one step \u2014 and we\u2019ll walk it with you. ##Realestate #Investor #AZREIA #AZREIAshow #Realestateagent #wholesalerealestate #fixnflip #creativetransactions &amp;nbsp;#arizonarealestate #azrealtor ","author_name":"AZREIA Show","author_url":"https:\/\/azreia.org\/show\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40211795\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40211795"}