Keeping It Real-Estate Show

Higher interest rates have changed the rules of commercial real estate—and hoping for rate cuts is no longer a strategy. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is forcing investors to rethink their approach. He explains why low-leverage, fixed-rate debt has become one of the most important tools for protecting capital, avoiding c...

Commercial real estate prices are finally adjusting—and for disciplined investors, that could create one of the best buying opportunities we've seen in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why higher interest rates are forcing commercial property values to reset and how the gap between buyers and sellers is finally beginning to close. He explains why today's ma...

Looking back at one of our earlier episodes, Dan Brisse breaks down how periods of economic uncertainty can create some of the greatest opportunities in multifamily real estate. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan discusses how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and market volatility expose weak debt structures while creating opportunities for disciplined investors. He e...

Energy prices affect far more than the cost of gas—they influence inflation, interest rates, construction costs, and ultimately real estate values. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the recent Middle East ceasefire framework and why investors should be paying attention to its impact on energy markets. He explains how oil prices ripple through the economy, affecting...

When markets become uncertain, most investors retreat. The smartest investors start paying attention. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why economic chaos often creates the best opportunities in multifamily real estate. He breaks down how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, distressed sellers, and market volatility are reshaping the investment landscape—...

When markets get uncomfortable, most investors panic—but experienced investors start paying closer attention. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why periods of economic uncertainty often create the greatest opportunities in multifamily real estate. While many investors are focused on rising interest rates, inflation, and market volatility, institutional capital is q...

The real estate market is shifting and with it comes one of the most unique buying opportunities in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares a full breakdown of today's market and why 2026 may represent one of the most opportunistic windows for investors. Drawing from years of experience and hundreds of millions in assets under management, he explains what's really happe...

While many investors are sitting on the sidelines, institutional money is preparing to move. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the concept of the "institutional floor" and why major firms are holding billions in dry powder, waiting for the right moment to deploy into commercial real estate. He explains how distressed assets—often caused by poor debt structures, not...

Inflation isn't temporary—and it's changing the financial game for everyone. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why rising inflation is eroding the purchasing power of W-2 earners and why saving money alone may no longer be enough. He explains how the gap between income growth and inflation is quietly squeezing lifestyles over time. Dan also shares how inflation imp...

A major shift is forming in the multifamily market, and it could drive the next wave of rent growth. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the 2026 supply cliff and how the construction slowdown in 2023 and 2024 is leading to a sharp drop in new apartment deliveries. He explains how this lack of new supply—combined with strong population and job growth in key markets—c...

Owning real estate is one thing managing it effectively is what drives real returns. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down Asset Management 101 and what investors should be tracking on a weekly basis to maximize performance. From leasing data and marketing sources to key financial metrics and KPIs, he explains how to stay on top of your property and make data-driven de...

A major shift is hitting the multifamily market in 2026, and it's creating one of the biggest buying opportunities investors have seen in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the $162 billion multifamily debt maturity wall and how rising interest rates are forcing owners with short-term bridge loans to sell. He explains why many of these properties aren't faili...

Timing the real estate market isn't about guessing it's about understanding the data. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down how supply and demand drive rent prices, property values, and investment opportunities. He explains how the wave of new construction from 2020 and 2021 created oversupply in recent years, and why that has pressured rents and forced many sellers to...

What separates strong real estate returns from weak ones often comes down to supply. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse explains why overbuilding in 2020 and 2021 led to a surge of new multifamily supply hitting the market in 2023 and 2024, and how that imbalance pushed rents lower and impacted investor returns. He breaks down how supply and demand control rent, why slowing con...

In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , we break down the massive tax changes from the July 4, 2025 bill and what they mean for real estate investors. With 100% bonus depreciation back, expanded Section 179, and powerful tax-saving strategies like cost segregation, investors now have more opportunities than ever to legally reduce taxes and grow wealth. We also cover what's happening in today's...

A massive shift is underway in commercial real estate, and the investors who understand it may be stepping into one of the best buying windows in more than a decade.  In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the $1.8 trillion commercial real estate debt wave coming due across 2025 and 2026, and why that refinancing pressure is forcing distressed sales across the market. He...

What does it really take to build lasting wealth and create a family legacy? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse sits down with entrepreneur and investor Bobby Castro to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in Section 8 housing with a ninth grade education to building and selling a fintech company for over $1 billion. Bobby shares the mindset shifts that changed his lif...

"Save more money" is one of the most common pieces of financial advice people hear. It sounds responsible and safe, but in today's economic environment relying on savings alone can quietly destroy wealth.  In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, former X games gold medalist and real estate investor Dan Brisse explains how inflation erodes purchasing power and why money sitting idle in a bank ac...

Most people think the biggest mistake in real estate is buying at the wrong time or picking the wrong market.  In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why the real danger is treating real estate like a side hustle instead of a business. He breaks down how accidental landlords destroy returns by underestimating expenses, ignoring reserves, mismanaging debt, and making emotion...

Late rent. "Emergeny" maintenance calls that aren't emergencies. Damage that wasn't there before. Residents who go silent when you need answers and respond instantly when they want something - tenant frustrations are part of real estate.  In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the most common resident behaviors landlords deal with and explains what they actually teach yo...

Most people only talk about their wins, but the lessons that actually shape long-term success usually come from mistakes. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse opens up about the biggest mistakes he made throughout his career and what they taught him about progress, alignment, and patience. Drawing from his background as a professional snowboarder and his experience as a real estat...

Most people assume professional athletes are financially set for life, but the reality is that many go broke within just a few years of peak income. The same pattern plays out with doctors, executives, lawyers, and entrepreneurs — just on a slower timeline. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, former X Games gold medalist and real estate investor Dan Brisse explains why high income does not...

CapEx doesn't get the spotlight in multifamily investing, but it can make or break a deal. In this episode, Dan Brisse breaks down why capital expenditures are one of the biggest drivers of long-term performance — and one of the most common reasons deals fall apart. Dan explains how unexpected CapEx impacts cash flow, valuations, and investor returns, with real-world examples from older assets in...

In this episode, Mike Roeder explains how interest rate changes impact property values, loan proceeds, cash flow, refinancing options, and investor returns. You'll learn why strong markets can't always offset higher borrowing costs, how cap rate expansion can erase millions in value even when income stays the same, and why many deals struggled over the past few years despite solid fundamentals. Mi...

Every six weeks, the Federal Reserve meets — and the real estate market pays attention. In this episode, Dan Brisse breaks down why Fed meetings matter so much for multifamily investors and how interest rate decisions directly impact borrowing costs, property values, and deal activity. Dan explains how rising rates affect debt service, cap rates, and refinancing risk, with real-world examples from...