Vincent Harris, Justin Winthers

Ground Truth - by RealEstateAPI

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Ground Truth is a podcast by RealEstateAPI that cuts through PropTech abstraction to uncover how real estate actually gets built, financed, and operated. Host Vince Harris brings candid conversations with developers, operators, and technologists who shape the built environment—exploring what's working, what's broken, and where the industry needs better tools. Learn more about RealEstateAPI at www.realestateapi.com

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Vincent Harris, Justin Winthers

Episodes

The Tower of Babel Problem in Real Estate Development + Building Software to Build Housing Faster 31.01.2026 46:19

Why is housing so expensive? The answer isn't what most people think. In this episode, Brandon breaks down why the housing inventory crisis isn't just about supply and demand—it's about the invisible maze of data, finance, politics, and regulatory friction that slows everything down. He reveals the "Tower of Babel problem" that makes every jurisdiction speak a different language, explains why grea...

"AI Will Kill Bad Loan Officers" Aaron Chapman on Mortgage Tech 09.12.2025 46:34

What if everything you’ve been told about mortgages, interest rates, and “good financial advice” is backwards? In this episode of Ground Truth , Vincent Harris sits down with Aaron Chapman—25-year mortgage veteran, top 1% loan originator, and one of the most unconventional thinkers in the industry—to dismantle some of the biggest myths in real estate finance. Aaron shares his journey from working...

A masterclass in ops and leadership from the #1 rehabber in the country 28.08.2025 42:04

In this episode of "Ground Truth," host Vince welcomes Bobby Triplett, Senior Vice President of Renovation at Offerpad, to discuss the intricacies of real estate investment and renovation. Bobby shares insights from his journey, transitioning from ministry to leading large-scale renovation projects, and the challenges and strategies involved in managing a vast network of contractors across multipl...

Sam Primm on scaling too fast, fixing what broke, and building a real estate empire anyway. 21.08.2025 30:57

In this episode, Sam Primm shares his journey from starting with a modest goal of owning 10 rental properties to amassing a $50 million real estate portfolio. He discusses the challenges and successes of scaling his business, the importance of leveraging debt, and the innovative systems he has implemented to manage growth. Sam also emphasizes the value of investing in people and fostering a strong...

Built to Close: Inside the largest transaction coordination firm in the U.S. — and the tech no one built for them. 21.07.2025 36:48

In this episode, Vincent sits down with David Olds , the founder of EZ REI Closings , the country’s largest transaction coordination firm. David and his team sit behind thousands of deals a year, quietly solving the messy, under-the-hood problems that prevent closings — probate issues, missing death certificates, unknown liens, incomplete titles, and more. But for all their impact, TC teams have b...