Newport Mastermind Collective (NMC)

Everyone is asking the same question right now: Should I buy a home… or wait? In this episode of the Newport Mastermind Collective, we break it down without the noise, the headlines, or the emotional takes—just real strategy and real numbers. Dat Nguyen and Richard Riva dive into what’s actually driving this decision for most people. It’s not just interest rates—it’s fear, timing, and understandin...

If you've ever sat across from a property owner who said "I'd love to sell, but the taxes will kill me" — and watched the listing die right there — this episode is for you. Dat Nguyen sits down with Richard Riva of the Newport Mastermind Collective to break down the Deferred Sales Trust: what it is, how it works, and how agents are using it to unlock listings that have been fro...

In this episode of the Newport Mastermind Collective , host Richard Riva sits down with mortgage specialist Dat Nguyen and estate and tax expert Greg Reese to explore one of the most overlooked components of wealth planning: the Legacy Letter . While most estate plans focus on assets, trusts, and tax strategies, a legacy letter goes deeper—capturing your values, life lessons, beliefs, and the “why...

n one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country Orange County, California.  It’s not just about what a home sells for. It’s about what the seller keeps. In this episode of the Newport Mastermind Collective, we break down the tax and trust strategies most realtors never bring up during a listing presentation  but absolutely should. We dive into: How California’s Prop 19 allows elig...