Behind The Facade - Real Estate Investing

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF  Episode 251. Navigating Burnout in Business with Jess Lenouvel   In this conversation, Jess Lenouvel opens up about her personal journey with burnout in the business world, sharing how it shaped her approach to entrepreneurship and personal well-being. She explores the high-performance culture in real estate, the psychological toll o...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF  Episode 250. Trump Tariff Turmoil and its Impact on Real Estate In this episode I celebrate the 250th episode and discuss the news of the week (probably the year) Donal Trump has slapped tariffs on every country on the planet - including 2 remote islands that are exclusively populated by penguins!  What does this mean for the propert...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 249. Innovating the Mortgage Industry with Jason Henneberry In this conversation, Jason Henneberry shares his journey through the mortgage industry, the impact of technology and AI on content creation, and the importance of effective marketing strategies. He discusses his various business ventures, including Tango Financial an...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 248. Some Lessons from the Elon Musk Backlash In this episode I unpack the lessons to be learnt from Elon Musk getting involved in politics and polarising public opinion against him.  I hope you enjoy.  If you enjoyed this podcast please like and subscribe! *** Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/gavinjgallagher

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 247. Be Careful Who You Take Advice From My guest this week is James Askew of Aspinell Developments.  Working in the Kent and South East London area James has built his business up in the last 5-6 years.  This conversation will cover the insights and lessons hw has picked up during this time. I hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed t...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 246. The Time Advantage In this episode I discuss how smart investors leverage time and run through 5 time realated concepts and stratgies that have been proven to work.  I hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed this podcast please like and subscribe! *** Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/gavinjgallagher ***

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 245. How to Invest in Property as an Expat In this episode my guest is John who discusses the intricacies and challenges of living and investing in property as an expat in Hong Kong, and the importance of decision-making processes in property investment. John shares his experiences with property investment, and how he manages...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 244. Becoming a More Resilient Investor In this episode I discuss the difficult experience I had on my recent travels, when there were a few challenges to overcome.  I like to look upon these as tests and linked the entire experience back to my view on the importance of resilience as an investor.  I hope you enjoy! If you enjo...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 243. The Wealth Elevator with Lane Kawaoka In this episode I speak with Lane Kawaoka, a former civil engineer turned real estate investor, about his journey in building a successful investment portfolio.  Lane is an published author with the book 'The Wealth Elevator,' providing actionable advice for wealth building beyond tra...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 242. The Importance of Tenacity in this Business In this conversation I recound the travel chaos of a recent trip and somehow tie it back to the importance of tenacity and grit when it comes to business, investment and entrepreneurship.  I hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed this podcast please like and subscribe! *** Support the c...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode: 241 Put the Right People in the Right Seats with Andrew Reichart In this conversation, I speak with Andrew Reichart of Birgo Cpital and Birgo Realty, a private equity investment business active in the real estate sector and operating across 4 states in the US from its base in Pitsburgh. *** Support the channel: https://buymea...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode:   240.  A Return to Property Tax Breaks of the 2000s? In this conversation I discuss the recent news that the Irish Cabinet is to consider tax breaks to stimulate house building and the rental sector.  I hope you find it useful. In this episode I discuss property development with James Askew of Aspinel Homes.  We cover the UK...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** Episode 239. Navigating Off-Grid Land Opportunities with Logan Swanson In this conversation, I speak with Logan Swanson as we delve into the world of land investment, exploring various strategies and the nuances of financing land deals. Logan shares his experiences transitioning from a paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle to becoming a successf...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 238. Will the RPZ be Abolished in 2025 (hot take) In this episode I respond to news that the government announced it is currently reviewing the effectiveness of the RPZ or Rent Pressure Zone.  They say the rental market is deteriorating and they need to pivot in a new direction.  These are my views.  I hope you find it useful....

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 237. Recognising when you're in an Information Vacuum In this episode I explain my recent absence and describe an upsetting 24-hours not being able to contact my mother who was in hospital abroad.  I then expand the discussion to include the importance of recognising when you are in an information vacuum and the decisions it c...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode: 236. The Assisted Living Opportunity with Marcus Hodges In this episode I speak with Marcus Hodges of Birch Grove.  We discuss the evolving landscape of assisted living, the importance of reliable business models, and the personal journey that led Marcus to his current role. We explore the challenges and opportunities in the...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode: 235. Quick Podcast Format & Channel Update In this episode I outline some changes I intend to introduce to the format of the podcast with a short additional episiode being published on Monday's and the longer form content such as interviews and deep dives being published on Wednesday's.  Happy to hear about any topics or idea...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 234. The Art of Property Development & Finance with Saam Lowni My guest this week is Saam Lowni whi shares his extensive journey in the real estate and finance sectors, detailing his experiences from starting as an estate agent to becoming a finance broker.  He shares insights on the importance of scaling projects, the foundin...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 233. Lessons from the LA Wild Fires  In this episode, the first of 2025 we discuss the lessons that can be gleaned from the devastating wild fires that have engulfed huge swathes of Los Angeles and at the time of writting destroyed 10,000 homes and resulted in 16 fatalities. How will LA rebuild?  What will happen to expedite t...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF  Episode 232. Stop Putting Things Off | Jean Pierre De Villiers In this episode, the final episode of 2024, I am delighted to re-introduce you my performance coach Jean Pierre De Villiers who first appeared on Episode 35 in December 2020 - exactly 4 years ago to the day!  If you are looking to reinvent yourself in 2025, or indeed if y...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 231. Are House Prices 10% Overvalued? In this episode I discusses the current state of the Irish housing market, focusing on a recent report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) that claims house prices are overvalued by 10%. I explore the implications of this finding, the affordability of mortgages, and the po...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 230. From Dublin to Dubai with Fintan Flannelly In this episode I am overseas in the Middle East, Dubai to be exact and recording the podcast at a studio in person with my old school pal Fintan Flannelly who moved from Dublin to Dubai back in 2015 and is still a strong advoctae of the place. Connect with Fintan on LinkedIn htt...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF  Episode 229. Constructive Suffering and the Resilient Mind with Christian Ray Flores In this conversation I speak with Christian Ray Flores on the themes of resilience, personal growth, and the interconnectedness of life's core drivers. Christian shares his remarkable journey from being a refugee to becoming a successful entrepreneur...

Episode 228. Should I Move to Dubai? In this episode I share my recent trip to Dubai, reflecting on the city's vibrant energy, the potential for living there, and the investment opportunities available. I discuss my interactions with locals, the rapid growth of the city, and the challenges faced in the real estate market. I also touch on my recent social media growth and the impact of this trip on...

LEARN MORE 👉🏼  https://epa-learn-more.scoreapp.com/   *** BTF Episode 227. Irish & European Property Update In this episode I discuss the upcoming general election in Ireland, the devastating floods in Valencia and the recent performance of the wider Spanish property market.  I also review the performance of housing markets across Europe, highlighting the significant increases in property values...