Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio

"Currently multifamily is in the recession phase of the cycle...the perfect storm really is about rates, oversupply, and all these different headwinds making deals difficult to pencil." ~August Biniaz~ August Biniaz, co-founder and CIO of CPI Capital, has closed over $225 million in multifamily and BTR assets across 15 years in real estate. In this episode, August breaks down why multifa...

"I reached a stage in my life, in my early 40s, where I was like, I don't know who I am. I had this gigantic house, everything was finally done, and I was miserable." ~Derek Peterson~ Derek Peterson went from a 6,500 square foot house with all the trappings of success to traveling the world and documenting it on his Rich and Homeless YouTube channel. After achieving traditional weal...

"Why does this industry give away their digital infrastructure, and why does it give away their data? Why don't they leverage it? Why isn't technology considered an asset, just like sticks and bricks?" ~Bill Douglas~ Bill Douglas is the CEO of OpticWise and author of 'Peak Property Performance.' After overcoming MS through lifestyle changes and running seven companies...

"Oh, God told me to do it. I mean, you can call it whatever you want to call it. That is a direct calling from the Lord, and as it turns out, when you hear His voice really, really loud, you just as well not ignore it." ~Leigh Brown~ Leigh Brown is a 26-year veteran real estate broker who accidentally became a disaster relief hero after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina's m...

"In most cases, there is what's called over-the-counter purchasing, where you can get 18, you know, 20, right, even 24% in some states." ~Brian Seidensticker~ Brian Seidensticker is the founder of TaxSale Resources, a software system that provides comprehensive tax sale data to investors, and owner of Mount North Capital, a fund providing capital access to distressed real estate inv...

"As soon as you're starting to rent that out to somebody, there's a whole new gaze you're looking at. Think of safety." ~Rob Claus~ Rob Claus is the Director of Education at the Certified Commercial Property Inspector Association with over 33 years of commercial property inspection experience. Whether you own residential or commercial property, this episode will save you m...

"You're sitting on a ton of potential. Why do you need to sell this piece of real estate to buy another piece of real estate?" ~Eugene Gershman~ Eugene Gershman is a seasoned developer with nearly 20 years in real estate and construction who helps landowners unlock maximum value without selling. Instead of cashing out on land, Eugene shows owners how to develop what they already own...

"My ideal private lender doesn't want any of that. They want a low interest, A low return. They want long-term. And they want interest only." ~Chad Harris~ Chad Harris went from making $2,000 a month in ministry to building 80+ rental doors using none of his own money. After returning from 4 years in Kenya with a sick newborn and no savings, Chad discovered how to raise millions fro...

"I went from paying $1,000 a month in rent to living for free, and that was when my brain flipped the switch, and I was like, oh man, this real estate thing, this is pretty interesting." ~Cory Jacobson~ Cory Jacobson went from making $35,000 working for the Philadelphia 76ers to building an 88-unit real estate portfolio that replaced his W2 income. Starting with a simple house hack at 26...

"You can't manage performance, but you can manage risk. If you do your research coming in, if you do your diligence, if you do the risk management up front, the back end takes care of itself." ~Kirk Chisholm~ Kirk Chisholm is a principal and wealth manager at Innovative Advisory Group, an independent registered investment advisor. Named one of the seven most influential financial ad...

"I needed to be on fire to change my life. Full transparency, if I would have got a little slap on the wrist, nothing would have changed." ~Brandon Elliott~ Brandon Elliott went from selling drugs and facing 12 years in prison to building a $14 million real estate portfolio generating $50,000+ monthly cash flow. After a life-changing explosion and court-ordered mentorship, Brandon discov...

"We've always kind of looked at our business like a flywheel, and according to the National Association of Realtors, there's 83 other businesses that touch a real estate transaction." ~Oliver Graf~ Oliver Graf is a four-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur and co-founder of Big Block Realty, which achieved over $5 billion in sales during COVID. In this episode, Oliver breaks down how he...

"Stop being the hero who saves the day, and start being the architect that builds other heroes." ~Marck de Lautour~ Marck de Lautour moved from New Zealand to Kansas City on a tennis scholarship and built a real estate empire of 2,000+ flips and 700+ rentals. In this episode, Marck breaks down why most house flippers fail, the pivot moments that saved his business, and how he transitione...

"We just decided that everything we made on that house was going to stay on the investment side. We were going to keep reinvesting and keep building." ~Matthias Wilson~ Matthias Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Capital Velocity Investments, built a $13 million real estate portfolio while serving 14 years in the military with 9 deployments. From buying properties in Afghanistan to replacing...

"If they won't give you their cell phone so you can reach out to them, don't work with them. You need to be accessible to people." ~Dwan Bent~ From homeless single mom to rehabbing entire towns, Dwan Bent has completed over 2,000 real estate deals in 35 years. She holds the registered trademark on "short sales" in real estate and has built a coaching company where stu...

"Take care of your house, and don't worry about what happens in the White House. You have no control over it, except one vote." ~Ron LeGrand~ Ron LeGrand has 44 years of real estate investing experience and has personally done over 3,500 single-family house deals. After surviving six market cycles including the 2008 crash that wiped out his $50 million in developments, Ron restructu...

"Powell kept using the word transitory for way too long. He was right in the beginning, but he kept saying that for a year after it wasn't a thing. Which is crazy." ~Jason Hartman~ Jason Hartman is the CEO of Empowered Investor and an economist who's been extremely critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's handling of interest rates and inflation. With oil prices spiking due t...

"Make yourself valuable to valuable people." ~Bronson Hill~ Bronson Hill went from medical device sales to becoming a general partner in over 2,000 multifamily units and raising more than $42 million for private equity real estate deals. In this episode, we break down how he made the jump, how he thinks about replacing income with cash flow, and why the right rooms and the right partners...

"Stop thinking like an investor. Start thinking like a business owner." ~Dusten Heiner~ Real estate investing is often marketed as buying properties and waiting for them to appreciate. But Dustin Heiner built a multi million dollar rental portfolio and retired at 37 by doing the exact opposite. In this episode, Dustin breaks down the mindset and strategy that allowed him to create financ...

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Kenny Bedwell, a short-term rental expert who uses data to identify the best STR markets and the right properties to invest in. Kenny breaks down how investors can remove emotion from the decision-making process and use real data to build more profitable short-term rental portfolios. Listeners will learn: How to use data to identify strong short-term rental...

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jack Hoss, an AI expert who helps businesses leverage AI and automation to operate more efficiently and scale smarter. Jack breaks down how business owners can use AI to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and build systems that actually save time and money. Listeners will learn: Why AI and automation are becoming essential for modern businesses How t...

In this episode, HBG Capital sits down with Neil Twa, a seasoned Amazon FBA entrepreneur, to uncover the power of product bundling. Neil explains how bundling creates unique offerings, boosts margins, and helps sellers stand out in crowded marketplaces. Listeners will learn: Why bundling is more than just combining items How to spot profitable bundle opportunities Strategies to scale bundles witho...

In this episode, we chat with Eddie Speed and explore the emerging trend of 40-year mortgage notes and their potential impact on both borrowers and investors. With extended amortization schedules, these instruments offer unique opportunities for affordability and cash flow, while also presenting long-term risks that require careful consideration. Key Topics Covered Overview of 40-Year Mortgage Not...

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the critical questions every investor must ask before partnering with an operator. Whether you're investing in real estate, startups, or private equity, skipping these 11 essential questions could mean the difference between profit and total loss. Learn how to vet operators, uncover red flags, and protect your capital with strategic due diligence...

In this insightful episode, real estate expert Dan Lewkowicz joins the show to break down the fundamentals and finer points of Triple Net (NNN) leases. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this conversation offers a comprehensive look at one of the most popular commercial real estate investment strategies. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: What exactly is a Triple Net Lease and how it...