The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast

In Part 2 of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Joey Romero continues his conversation with Craig Evans, CEO & Founder of DBL Capital, exploring how the company's investment fund is structured to protect investor capital while generating long-term growth. Craig explains how DBL Capital's disciplined approach to leverage, diversification, and capital deployment helps reduce risk wh...

In this episode, Joey Romero speaks with Craig Evans, CEO of DBL Capital and The Norris Group, about the values driving the company's mission to create affordable housing while protecting investor capital. They discuss workforce housing, market resilience, leadership through challenging times, and how DBL Capital's integrated approach delivers long-term value for investors and homebuyers...

In Part 2, Joey Romero and Peter Nieves take a deeper dive into AI agents, intellectual property, and the legal challenges businesses face when adopting artificial intelligence. From AI-generated content and data ownership to liability, privacy concerns, and patent protection, Peter explains how entrepreneurs can harness AI's power while safeguarding their business, clients, and proprietary s...

In this episode of the Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Joey Romero sits down with Peter Nieves, intellectual property attorney, AI legal strategist, and founder of Nieves IP Law Group, to discuss the legal implications of artificial intelligence and how business owners can protect their intellectual property in an increasingly AI-driven world.  In this episode: The four pillars of intellectual p...

From railroads to highways to broadband — every major infrastructure wave reshaped American wealth. Now, AI may be the next one. In this episode, The Norris Group and White Feather AI discuss how the explosive growth of AI is fueling unprecedented demand for compute power, energy systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and real estate development. We take a closer look at the markets seeing the bigg...

What if your AI could think like you invest? In this episode, The Norris Group and White Feather AI break down how real estate investors can turn tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into powerful decision-making partners — not just chatbots. Based on last week’s webinar, “Build an AI That Thinks Like You Invest,” we walk through the exact framework serious investors can use to create an AI syst...

In Part 2 of this episode, Joey Romero continues the conversation with Buddy Rushing, Founder & CEO of White Feather AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming real estate investing, business operations, and the future of entrepreneurship. Buddy shares how AI-powered systems, virtual employees, and automation tools are helping investors and business owners operate faste...

In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Buddy Rushing, Founder & CEO of White Feather AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming real estate investing and creating new paths to financial freedom. Buddy shares his inspiring journey from serving 16 years as a Marine Officer and aerospace engineer to becoming a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and AI innovator —...

In this episode, Bruce Norris continues his conversation with Gil Figueroa, diving deep into the forces shaping interest rates and the broader economy. They explore how market psychology, global events, and government policy intersect to influence financial markets. Gil shares his perspective on using technical analysis, including Elliott Wave theory, to forecast trends across asset classes like t...

In this episode of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Bruce Norris sits down with Gil Figueroa , President of First Commercial Capital, for Part 1 of a deep dive into commercial real estate, market cycles, and lending strategy in today’s higher-rate environment. Gil breaks down how interest rates, the 10-year Treasury, cap rates, and investor psychology all interact to influence real estate val...

In this episode of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Joey Romero is joined by Craig Evans, CEO of The Norris Group, and Douglas Brooke Homes for an in-depth discussion on the upcoming Florida Bootcamp and the current state of the Florida real estate market. The conversation covers key macro trends driving migration into Florida, including domestic vs. international population shifts, the long-...

In this episode, Joey Romero continues his conversation with Sarah Ayala of Tower Agency, diving into her approach to mentorship, team building, and navigating today’s unpredictable real estate market. Sarah shares how she developed an 8-week mentorship program designed to equip new agents with the mindset, systems, and lead generation strategies needed for long-term success. She also discusses th...

In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Sarah Ayala of Tower Agency to explore the insights and strategies first-time home buyers, sellers, and real estate investors need to know. From navigating the buying process with confidence to understanding market trends and investment opportunities, Sarah breaks down complex real estate concepts into practical, actionable advice. She also shares how sh...

In Part 2 of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast , host Joey Romero continues the conversation with Keystone CPA managing partners Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland. They break down powerful tax strategies for real estate investors , explaining why tax planning should be a forward-looking strategy rather than just filing returns . The discussion explores how investors can use deductions, entity stru...

In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han of Keystone CPA to explore the tax strategies real estate investors need to know. From cost segregation and bonus depreciation to real estate professional status and the short-term rental loophole, the conversation breaks down complex tax concepts into practical insights. Matt and Amanda also share how they transitioned int...

In Part 2, Bruce Norris and economist Christopher Thornberg examine interest rates through a historical lens and discuss how inflation, political narratives, and global economics shape today’s market. They also explore the role of artificial intelligence, weighing its potential benefits against societal risks, and emphasize the importance of adapting through education and workforce training.  Chri...

In Part 1 of this episode, economist Christopher Thornberg joins Bruce Norris to break down the current state of the housing market. They discuss market stability, the impact of low interest rates and refinancing, growing affordability challenges, and why rising federal debt poses long-term economic risks investors should not ignore.  Christopher Thornberg, Ph. D. is a nationally recognized econom...

In Part 3 of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Sean O’Toole, they explore how autonomous learning and emerging “world models” could reshape artificial intelligence, the true impact of robots on the workforce, and what technologies like 3D-printed housing and blockchain may mean for the future. Sean also explains why AI should be used to amplify human potential — not replace it.  Sean OToole is CEO &...

In Part 2 of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Sean O’Toole , the discussion expands beyond real estate into the future of energy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Sean shares why power production, global cooperation, and responsible AI development will play a critical role in shaping the economy — and what investors should pay attention to as technology accelerates.  Sean OToole is CEO &amp...

In this episode, Bruce Norris sits down with Sean O’Toole, CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, to discuss his journey from data and technology into real estate. Sean shares lessons learned from market cycles, his perspective on AI’s growing role in the industry, and what investors should consider as the market faces potential long-term shifts.  Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar , t...

From local market signals that reveal broader trends to the rising influence of AI on jobs and housing demand, Bruce outlines the forces shaping the future. He also breaks down key economic indicators — including national debt and renewed student loan burdens — that could impact the market in the coming years. Packed with forward-looking insights, this conversation helps investors prepare, adapt,...

In this episode, Bruce Norris takes listeners through his personal journey into real estate and the path that led him to master market timing. From digging into early research and writing his first market timing report to navigating the 2008 crash and identifying the recovery in 2012, Bruce shares the key insights that shaped his investment strategy. He breaks down why understanding market cycles...

I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need  Thi...

I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need  Thi...

I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need  Thi...