Real Estate Investor Podcast

Today, we take a look at what happens when you narrow your focus to a single area, choosing to go a mile deep. We’re joined by Daniel Casey, President and CEO of North40 Capital, a local property developer, and BlackRock Construction Group, a commercial general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living, and income-producing products. To start, Daniel introduces himself and the companies he runs before explaining how his...

Once you truly understand what a wealthy life means to you, you can go out and take action to build that life, and you’re much more in control of your whole life than you may think! Today, we’re joined by Sahil Bloom, Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, writer of the Curiosity Chronicle, and bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Life, to explore how we can live more holistically wealthy...

With rising debt, shifting prices, and mounting investor uncertainty, what’s really going on in the US economy? In this episode, real estate expert Kathy Fettke joins us to break down key trends shaping the housing and rental markets today. From the rise in multi-family loan delinquency to the surprising stability in home defaults, Kathy explains what these signals mean for investors. We also explore the impact of the potential Big...

The dust has barely settled on the Invest Smart Summit 2025, curated by Break of Day Capital, and today, fellow colleagues Andy Huang and Joe Fang join Gary to unpack everything that happened in our third major summit (after the first two focused on real estate and asset management). Andy begins the conversation by explaining why he was more excited about his own panel than others before Joe shares some love for Gary and Ryan Kenne...

Many first-time investors assume they need a 20% down payment to get started, but that’s not the case! Joining us to break it all down is Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, a national brokerage supporting nearly 900 loan officers across 48 states. He sits down with host Gary Lipsky to discuss the business model behind EMC’s success, key mortgage lessons for investors and loan officers, and financing options that...

Too many high earners look successful on paper but still feel stuck when it comes to building lasting wealth. In this special episode, host Gary Lipsky steps into the guest seat as his daughter, Arielle Lipsky, takes the mic to interview him about the upcoming Invest Smart Summit. Designed for busy professionals, this free virtual event brings together top minds in real estate, business, and personal development, including Sahil Bl...

AI is rapidly becoming an essential tool across industries, but for real estate and asset management, it’s no longer optional. In his fourth appearance on the podcast, Neal Bawa returns to deliver a powerful masterclass on AI in real estate. Neal is the CEO and Founder/Cofounder of Grocapitus, Multifamily University, and Mission10K. Known as “the Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” his insights have helped him build an asset portfolio n...

Hard assets are time-proven as one of the best ways to build sustaining wealth. Joining us today is Ben Reinberg, the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies and author of Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times. We begin with Ben’s background and journey into real estate before diving into what he thinks about the current state of the real estate market. Then, we discover the dangers of chasing big deals when you’re not ...

What does it mean to vet a real estate deal as a limited partner? In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast, host Gary Lipsky welcomes Aleksey Chernobelskiy, Principal at Centrio Capital Partners and Founder of GP-LP Match. Aleksey previously ran Store Capital’s lucrative real estate portfolio and underwriting team before shifting his focus to educating and advocating for limited partners (LPs). Through his daily posts, n...

Open land rarely garners the same attention as developed properties due to their perceived value discrepancies. But as today’s guest, Kevin Bupp explains, there are many ways to generate significant income from open spaces like mobile home parks and parking lots. Kevin is a seasoned commercial real estate investor, a top podcast host, and author of The Cash Flow Investor, a practical step-by-step framework for creating financial fr...

Uncertainty in the real estate market can create both risk and opportunity. Long-term success belongs to those who know how to navigate it wisely! In this episode, we welcome back investor, macroeconomics expert, and Director of Investor Relations at Break of Day Capital, Joseph Fang, to break down key market trends, interest rate predictions, and investment strategies that matter right now. Gary and Joe discuss their recent acquis...

Is now the right time to invest in real estate, or are we on the verge of a market downturn? In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we sit down with seasoned investor Jeremy Roll to unpack the state of real estate investing in today's economic climate. Jeremy began investing in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to pursue financial freedom through passive income. He now manages a network of investors and i...

What separates top-performing real estate investors from those who struggle? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Taravella, an experienced real estate investor and asset manager with a background in accounting and corporate finance. Mike is the founder of Niche Holdings, where he manages millions of dollars in assets and provides third-party asset management consulting to optimize client portfolio performance. In our conversatio...

What’s going to be good and bad for the economy in the next year? Dr. Peter Linneman is a renowned real estate expert and economist with nearly 45 years of experience, and he joins us today to share his keen insights into the current and future state of the US economy. Combining academic excellence from Wharton and the University of Chicago with a successful business career as Founding Principal of Linneman Associates, Dr. Linneman...

Joining Gary on the podcast today is Austin Hair. Austin is a real estate developer specializing in identifying prime locations that help clients scale quickly and provide investors with secure, compounding returns. With over a decade as a professional wakeboarder and a finalist on American Ninja Warrior, Austin combines discipline and calculated risk-taking to excel in real estate investment. He focuses on finding low-risk, high-r...

One of the great pains of being a homeowner is dealing with squatters and even worse, title fraud. Today, with the help of George McCleary, we learn how to protect ourselves against would-be squatters and how to be prepared when someone tries to rob you of your equity. George is the CEO of Defender Networks, a company dedicated to protecting their users from squatters, title fraud, and other real estate scams, and he gained viral f...

Hannah Hammond is a resilient entrepreneur who overcame a challenging childhood to build a remarkable career, founding and leading multiple successful companies across real estate, lending, construction, and property management. During this episode, she joins us to share her story and to offer insights on entrepreneurship, financial success and personal growth. From the book that started it all to the evolution of her business, we ...

What makes a successful relationship between operators and general contractors? In today's episode, we speak with Ruben Ortiz, founder of Sayan Renovations & Construction. Based in Dallas, Ruben and his team tackle complex multifamily Capex projects with a focus on quality, innovation, and authenticity. In our conversation, Ruben shares his journey from working alongside his father in construction to leading a nationwide t...

Welcome back to a new year and another episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast with your host, Gary Lipsky of Break of Day Capital. In this episode, Gary dives into today’s topic: finding and closing deals in the current market. He shares insights from their most recent deal, recaps the capital trends of 2024, and offers actionable tips to help you prepare for when deals come to market. Tune in to discover what made this a chal...