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Episode 511 – Meg Epstein | CA South Development

What happens when a UCLA finance grad skips Wall Street during the 2008 crash and instead dives into $60 million Bel Air construction projects? For Meg Epstein, that pivot led to a thriving development career and the founding of

Modern energy regulations and rising utility costs are reshaping commercial real estate. In this episode, veteran green-building contractor Robert Pulitzer of Green Street Global explains how owners can tap hidden operational savings, fund deep retrofits with zero out-of-pocket capital, and future-proof assets against ...

Most investors stop at buying and renting—but what if your next move was developing the places your community actually needs?

In this episode, real estate developer and consultant Kristi Kandel shares how everyday investors can become local developers without millions in the bank or a background in construction. With $450M...

What would Warren Buffett do if he invested in real estate?

In this episode, Brian Hamrick welcomes back Paul Moore, Founder of Wellings Capital and author of multiple real estate investing books, to explore safer, smarter strategies in today's market. Paul shares why he believes Bu...

Before you buy or lease commercial real estate, there's one report that can save you from six-figure surprises — the Property Condition Assessment.

In this episode, Greg Trotter, a 50-year veteran of construction, consulting, and expert witness testimony, joins us to explain why PCAs are essential to investor due diligence...

What do NFL players, luxury beach homes, and high-stakes real estate deals have in common? Brooke Kromer.

In this episode, we dive into the world of high net worth investing in Florida's exclusive 30A market, where multimillion-dollar short-term rentals are helping athletes, coaches, and savvy investors grow and preserve wealth.

What does it take to scale from a house hacker to owning 75 rental units—without deep pockets and during a high-interest rate environment?

In this episode, Jesse Lang breaks down her journey from "accidental landlord" to full-time real estate investor. Starting with a $92,000 condo in Austin, TX, she began house hacking before moving into long-term rentals, whole...

Recorded live at the 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, this panel dives deep into real estate syndications—what they are, how they work, and how to do them the right way. Whether you're an active investor looking to scale or a passive investor evaluating opportunities, this episode is packed with real-world insights on raising capital, structuring deals, and staying SEC-compliant.

In this episode, host Brian interviews Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund, who shares his 25+ year journey in real estate investing.

Fuquan discusses his evolution from flipping houses to mastering distressed note investing, scaling a $50 million portfolio, and transitioning into multifamily and luxury single-family homes.

He reveals how he navigated market shifts, built lasting investor relationships, and implemented systems fo...

In this episode, host Brian interviews Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson—a former IRS agent, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and real estate investor—who reveals how real estate investors can legally reduce taxes, grow income, and protect wealth.

Dr. Jackson shares her unique insider perspective on IRS audits, the importance of documentation, and common mistakes investors make.

Learn about powerful strategies like the Augusta Rule, maximizing...

Cyberattacks are happening every 40 seconds in the U.S.—and real estate investors are becoming prime targets. From wire fraud to ransomware, these scams can drain six-figure sums without warning, often before victims even realize they've been hit.

Jeremiah Baker is an ethical hacker with 17 years of experience breaking into systems before the bad guys do. He's been called in after major wire transfers vanish without a trace, sits o...

As we mark our 500th episode, we're diving into the incredible journey of reviving Engadine Inn & Cabins, a historic vacation rental in Asheville, North Carolina. Your host, Brian Hamrick, shares the behind-the-scenes story of overcoming property management setbacks, surviving Hurricane Helene, and transforming disaster into opportunity.

Discover how creative strategies—like launching fly fishing experiences, hosting weddings a...

Scaling a real estate portfolio is challenging enough—but doing it across multiple states while serving in the military takes a whole different level of strategy. 

Jefferson Calloway started investing in 2019 while stationed as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, buying a townhome near Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Since then, he's mastered creative financing an...

Justin Workman and I sit down with Detroit investor and entrepreneur Ramond Harris at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference for our fifth annual update. Ramond shares his journey from running FedEx delivery routes to acquiring and scaling a commercial painting business, VR Quality Painting, specializing in apartment renovations and interior construction.

Key topics include:

• How networking at the conference led to pivotal...

There's a lot of noise in the commercial real estate space—but today's guest brings the kind of clarity that only comes from experience and execution. 

Rob Beardsley is the Founder of Lone Star Capital, and in just a few years, he's built a portfolio of over $750 million in multifamily real estate.

He's the author of two best-selling books ...

The short-term rental market has created incredible opportunities for investors—but success isn't just about listing a property on Airbnb. It takes strategy, optimization, and resilience to build a thriving business. 

Quentin West knows this firsthand.

After facing financial hardship, he turned to Airbnb and built a short-term rental empire generating over $100,000...

They started with almost nothing—and turned it into everything.

Dedric and Krystal Polite are the stars of A&E's 50/50 Flip (now on Hulu), a real estate power couple who built a $50K/month wholesaling business and used it to create a multimillion-dollar rental portfolio.

In this ep...

Luxury real estate is evolving, and my guest today, Stephen Petasky, is leading the charge. As Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, he's redefining high-end vacation homeownership through innovative co-ownership models, managing $100M+ in luxury properties across six countries.

From restoring historic estates in Italy to leading $1B+ developments like the Four Seasons Las Vegas, Stephen is m...

Real estate investing offers one of the most powerful paths to building long-term wealth—but for many, getting started feels overwhelming. Sayam Ibrahim knows that struggle firsthand. After quitting his job the week of his wedding, he went all in on real estate and never looked back. Today, he's closed over 1,400 transactions totaling more than $250 million in deals.