Uncommon Real Estate

What if the property isn’t the problem— your strategy is? In this rewind episode, Chris revisits his conversation with Craig Curelop, author of The House Hacking Strategy , about creating opportunities other buyers overlook. From house hacking and renting by the room to leasing to an Airbnb operator, Craig explains how a different approach can change the numbers—and how agents can use that knowled...

Want to be the first investor people call with a deal? Learn how to turn trash into cash for everyone involved. In this replay, Chris sits down with Army veteran and real estate investor Dustin to break down how making deals profitable for agents, wholesalers, and lenders kept opportunities coming his way. At the time of recording, Dustin estimated receiving 15–20 deal opportunities a week through...

In this encore episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris sits down with Gabe Petersen , commercial real estate investor and host of The Real Estate Investing Club Podcast , to explore the hidden cash flow potential of mobile home parks. Gabe shares his journey from flipping houses and wholesaling properties to investing in mobile home and RV parks. He breaks down why this asset class caug...

If you're an ambitious new agent feeling overwhelmed, broke, or like an imposter, this conversation with top producer Belle Tunstall is worth revisiting. Belle went from crying in her car, struggling to stay afloat, and borrowing $75 from her sister for running shoes to becoming a 30 Under 30 honoree and consistently closing 65+ deals a year. Her advantage isn't a luxury car, a viral Ins...

In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down why so many agents stay stuck in “dabbler” mode—trying door knocking, open houses, cold calling, sphere of influence, and the next new strategy without sticking with anything long enough to develop mastery. Chris walks through what that can look like with your SOI, cold calling, or open houses and explains why you need to give...

You don’t need to be rich to start building wealth through real estate. Chris bought his first rental property in 2008 when he was making around $50,000 a year, raising a growing family, and eventually JV'd with his mom to buy his first rental property. In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris shares how he purchased that first rental and breaks down several ways real estate...

What if buying more real estate could actually help you keep more of the money you’re already making? In this throwback episode of Uncommon Real Estate , Chris breaks down one of his favorite wealth-building strategies: using real estate ownership, depreciation, and cost segregation to potentially reduce your taxable income while acquiring assets that can produce cash flow, principal paydown, and...

In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down why open houses remain one of the most overlooked opportunities for agents to generate new business.  The goal is to meet potential buyers and sellers, uncover what they actually need, and set the next appointment before they walk out the door. Chris shares the mistakes that cause agents to host dozens of open houses without la...

When other agents slow down, you don’t have to. Keep talking to people. Keep following up. Keep solving problems. Keep doing the work closest to the money. The harder the problem, the fewer people willing to solve it—and sometimes, the bigger the opportunity on the other side. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Kelli went from survival mode to consistently closing deals Why “everything is figureou...

What if some of your best real estate opportunities aren't traditional leads—they're people with problems you can actually solve? In this solo episode, Chris shares how he went from making $25,000 a year in ministry to finding his first real estate deals by literally knocking on the doors of homeowners facing foreclosure. He explains how massive imperfect action helped him get started, w...

Most real estate agents know what they should be doing. Make the calls. Follow the schedule. Track the numbers. Have the uncomfortable conversations. So why do so many agents stay stuck? In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast , Chris sits down with Kevin Franklin , a military veteran, real estate investor, and licensed agent in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, to talk about the shift that...

The market may be tougher—but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle with it. In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down what separates the agents who thrive in changing markets from those who get left behind. It starts with your conversations. While an average salesperson may ask only a handful of questions during a prospecting call, top salespeople dig deeper to uncov...

Success doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design. In this episode, Chris breaks down the three pillars that have consistently driven growth in his business, his investing, and even his personal life.  If you've ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like you're working hard without seeing the results you want, this episode is for you. Chris explains why education creates momentum,...

Most real estate agents are failing because they're working REALLY har on the wrong things. In this solo episode, Chris breaks down why being busy doesn't necessarily lead to building wealth. Drawing on lessons from sports psychology, leadership, and years of coaching top-producing agents, Chris explains how your identity, your calendar, and your daily habits determine your financial fut...

If you're halfway through the year and your business looks a lot like it did last year, the answer probably isn't to work harder. In this solo episode, Chris Craddock shares one of the biggest mindset shifts that transformed his business. After setting a goal to double his real estate team's production from $40 million to $80 million, he worked harder than ever...and still came up W...

The last few years have tested just about everyone. We've lived through inflation, affordability challenges, stubborn interest rates, industry disruption, AI changing the way we work, corporate layoffs, and a real estate market that has forced agents and investors to fight harder for every opportunity. It's been easy to sit on the sidelines waiting for things to "get back to normal....

If Chris could go back and start his real estate career from scratch, what would he do differently? In this episode, Chris shares the biggest lessons he's learned after years of building a high-performing real estate business. From mastering the fundamentals to avoiding the mistakes that keep agents stuck, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement immediately. Whether you...

In this repeat episode, Chris shares insights on how he achieved over 40 transactions during his first year in real estate. He discusses strategies for real estate agents to build wealth beyond just buying and selling houses, providing valuable advice for both new and experienced real estate agents aiming to excel in their careers. RESOURCES:  🏠 The Redux Group : hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate...

Josh worked for  returns to the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast to share lessons from building a business that creates freedom, wealth, and long-term success. In this episode, Chris and Josh discuss what it takes to build a real estate business that can thrive without your constant involvement, the power of systems and leadership, and why so many entrepreneurs struggle because they keep "moving...

Most agents say they want to grow, but very few make the changes necessary to reach the next level. In this solo episode, Chris unpacks why change is so difficult and shares the three key ingredients that create lasting transformation in business and life: education, accountability, and tribe .  Through stories from his own journey in real estate, coaching, fitness, and leadership, Chris explains...

In this episode of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris shares some of his biggest takeaways from his experience with Tony Robbins. From leadership and investing to mindset, fear, gratitude, and personal responsibility, Chris breaks down the lessons that challenged his thinking and reinforced what it takes to build lasting wealth. Success isn't about having perfect timing or perfect conditions. It&apo...

Most real estate agents assume the highest offer always wins. But Chris has learned that price is only part of the equation. In this solo episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down the negotiation strategies that consistently help his buyers win even when someone else is willing to pay more.  From creating certainty for sellers to leveraging stronger terms, lender relationships...

What separates average listing agents from elite negotiators? In this episode, Chris Craddock breaks down the negotiation tactics every listing agent should know to help sellers maximize leverage, create competition, and avoid leaving money on the table. Chris shares why getting a home under contract “in four hours” may actually be a bad thing, how strategic pricing creates stronger offers, and wh...

As AI reshapes the real estate industry, the agents who win won’t necessarily be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones leveraging systems, automation, and virtual assistants better than everyone else. In this throwback episode, Chris sits down with former teacher turned real estate investor and entrepreneur Adrienne Green to unpack how she used virtual assistants to scale her business, buy...

What separates agents who survive from agents who thrive? In this powerful episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris Craddock sits down with Branden Beasley to unpack the mindset shift that transformed his career — and his life. From Division I wrestling and boxing at the Naval Academy to nearly losing everything during the toughest real estate market in years, Branden shares how learning...