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Uncontested Investing - Real Estate Networking Tips That Actually Lead to Deals with Scott Brown (Part 2 of 2)

Written by RCN Capital | 2:57 PM on May 21, 2026


Uncontested Investing Podcast - May 21, 2026

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we continue our conversation with Scott Brown from Steadily and go deeper into the relationship side of real estate investing, specifically how strong partnerships, smart networking, and better insurance strategy can help investors protect and grow their portfolios.

In Part 1, we talked about why landlord insurance should be treated like a strategic asset instead of just a required expense. In this follow-up, Scott shares how he approaches conferences, relationship building, business development, and long-term collaboration in a way that creates real momentum, not just surface-level networking.

We also talk about Steadily’s growth goals, why the company is investing heavily in partnerships, how better education can help borrowers understand why they are being referred to a specialized insurance platform, and why risk management has to evolve as an investor’s portfolio grows. Scott also gets personal about what drives him, how he stays grounded during a heavy travel schedule, and the phrase that has shaped the way he learns and grows in new industries.

If you own rentals, work with lenders or brokers, or just want a better framework for building meaningful business relationships in real estate, this episode has a lot to pull from.

 

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction

01:00 What’s the Word: Being a “sponge”

02:21 The importance of networking and trade shows

04:33 Goals for Steadily in 2026

06:17 Recharging and personal passions

08:08 Life in Kansas and college basketball

09:44 Where to find more information about Scott and Steadily

Quotables

“A lot of it has to do with basically the smart people that I’m around and asking good questions to them.”

“The human side of the connection is pivotal on this side of the business.”

“Failing fast and figuring out, okay, how do we iterate from that failure and build off of that so that we can make a better program long-term?”

Links

Website: Steadily: Landlord Insurance for Rental Properties https://steadily.com

Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast

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