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Episode #224: What You Must Know About the Economy and Real Estate Investing in 2025

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 is an advisor to leading corporations and multiple published authors. Join us for an informative discussion and a fascinating growth forecast for the coming year in light of productivity, population growth, and geopolitical events. We also discuss tariffs and inflation, the impact of natural disasters on the housing market, and the potential of the build-to-rent market. Don’t miss today’s enriching conversation.

Key Points From This Episode:

Welcome to leading economic expert and author of Real Estate Finance and Investments, Dr. Peter Linneman.
Dr. Linneman’s thoughts on economic, real estate, and employment growth in 2025.
How the economy has developed following the 2020 pandemic.
Peter’s opinions on USAID and its impact in Africa.
His predictions on how the price of single-family housing and apartments will change in the coming years.
How tariffs will affect inflation.
Advice for lenders on how to put their money to work.
How the LA fires may affect the LA inventory market.
His thoughts on where student housing is reliable.
Insurance rates and expenses in the future.
The build-to-rent market and how it affects the market.
Peter’s thoughts on AI.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Peter Linneman on X

SAM Elimu Charity
Linneman Associates

Real Estate Finance Textbook

The Great Age Reboot

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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Episode #223: Finding the Best Real Estate Locations with Austin Hair

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-return opportunities that benefit both tenants and investors. Tune in to hear how Austin got into the business of real estate and the key data points they look at when choosing their locations. He even highlights risk return ratios they analyze to make investments safer. For all this, and more, start listening now.

Key Points From This Episode:

Listeners are introduced to today’s guest, Austin Hair.
More about what he does and how he got into the business of real estate.
Key data points they look for when choosing locations.
Why they haven’t tried their approach on any other asset class.
He highlights other risk-return rations they look at to make investments safer.
The pros and cons of the medical retail asset class.
Austin shares his thoughts on what he’s seeing (geographically) for 2025 and the markets he is looking at for the medical field.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Austin Hair on LinkedIn

Austin Hair on Instagram

Austin Hair on X

Austin Hair on Facebook

Austin Hair on YouTube

Leaders Real Estate

Helping Healthcare Scale

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

Entrepreneurial Leap: Do You Have What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?

Pitney Bowes

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Episode #222: George McCleary – Overcoming Squatters and Title Fraud

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 fame by exposing how effortlessly a house can be stolen in his social media video, “I stole a House.” We begin with George’s professional background and how he reacted to his new-found fame before he shares some incredible squatting stories from his experience. Then, we unpack squatting legalities, the costs to homeowners when squatters take over, common character traits among most squatters, and how squatting can lead to investment losses. To end, George unpacks title fraud and the many details we may not know about equity being stolen, and he shares crucial solutions for preventing squatting and title fraud.

Key Points From This Episode:

Defender Network’s CEO, George McCleary explains who he is and what he does.
How he was stunned by his viral fame before embracing it.
Crazy, unbelievable, and sensational squatting stories.
How to legally remove squatters from your home.
The eyewatering costs of squatting, and common squatter characteristics.
How squatting ruins investments.
The ins and outs of title fraud.
How to prevent squatting and title fraud.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

George McCleary

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George McCleary on Facebook

George McCleary on X

George McCleary on TikTok

George McCleary on YouTube

I Stole a House | George McCleary on X

Title Fraud Defender- 20% off Promo Code: BODC

Squatter Defender- 20% off Promo Code: BODC

Gobundance

David Greene on LinkedIn

American Land Title Association

Gobble Gobble Give Thanksgiving Charity

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Episode #221: Hannah Hammond — Breaking Barriers and Rising to Success

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 discuss Hannah’s self-education and the key insights that have shaped her career. We also unpack the role of fear and why a little bit of trepidation can be a good thing for entrepreneurs, what Hannah sees as her greatest achievement, and what changes when you realize that although finances are important, there is much more to life than money. Join us today to hear all this and more.

Key Points From This Episode:

Introducing guest, Hannah Hammond, a serial entrepreneur in property management, lending and construction.
The book that sparked her interest in finding financial success.
What being an entrepreneur is truly about: freedom.
How her debt fund began and what it has evolved into in 2025.
Some of the books that have been pivotal to Hannah’s self-education.
The basis of real estate and how she came to realize what it truly is.
Hannah’s relationship with fear.
Why she believes in building slowly and steadily.
What Hannah sees as her greatest achievement: personal growth.
Embracing the perspective that happiness is more important than money.
Hannah’s upcoming podcast.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Hannah Hammond on YouTube

Hannah Hammond on X

The Hannah Hammond Show

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Dan Sullivan
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing

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Sayan Renovations & Construction

Episode #220: Ruben Ortiz – Multifamily Capex Projects

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 team transforming multifamily properties. We discuss how Sayan Renovations & Construction builds strong GC-operator relationships, hear practical advice on value-add projects, and uncover actionable insights to help investors optimize their Capex strategies. Join us to learn how to create lasting impact, improve ROI, and streamline construction processes in your multifamily investments with Ruben Ortiz. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

Ruben’s journey from laborer to founder of Sayan Renovations & Construction.
How Ruben’s team tackles large-scale multifamily Capex projects with precision.
Learn why honesty and transparency are vital in building GC-operator relationships.
Discover the common pitfalls operators face when selecting a GC.
The importance of early GC involvement in budgeting and planning.
Ways branding and first impressions can transform leasing success.
Cost-effective upgrades that significantly enhance multifamily properties.
Uncover the ROI potential of exterior renovations and amenity improvements.
Advice on how operators can work with GCs effectively and the pitfalls to avoid.
Hear about Ruben’s standout projects and his approach to nationwide coordination.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ruben Ortiz on LinkedIn

Sayan Renovations & Construction on Instagram

Sayan Renovations & Construction on Facebook

Sayan Renovations & Construction on LinkedIn

Disrupt Equity

Momentum Multifamily

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National Multifamily Housing Conference NMHC

Episode #219: Gary Lipsky- Closing Deals in Today's Environment

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 challenging year for investors, why understanding your market is crucial, and hear Gary’s important public service announcement. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

The focus of today’s episode: finding and closing deals in today’s environment.
Gary shares details about their most recent deal and their plans for the property.
A quick recap of last year’s capital side of things.
What you can do to remain ready for when deals are eventually put out.
What made this year, as an operator, a rough year.
The importance of knowing the market well, and running real estate as a real business.
A public service announcement from Gary.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Invest Smart: Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications

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Episode 120: Real Estate Tax Changes with Brandon Hall

Episode #218: Year End Tax Strategies with Brandon Hall

Taxes don’t have to be daunting, especially when you know the strategies to make them work for you. In today’s episode, we welcome back Brandon Hall, a practicing CPA and the founder and managing partner of Hall CPA, to unpack powerful tax-saving strategies every investor should know. Brandon delves into key topics for year-end tax, like how to handle bonus depreciation and the best ways to navigate the short-term rental loophole. He breaks down some of the pitfalls of trying to save money in the short term and the benefits of thinking long-term and reducing your effective tax rate, offering a clear breakdown of how to save money in the long run. Discover different long-term tax saving strategies, like the BRRRR method, and how to approach mechanisms like a 1031 exchange. Brandon also breaks down how to deal with passive activity netting, qualifying as a real estate professional, and why it’s essential that you master documentation and admin work to successfully utilize the short-term rental loophole. Don’t miss out on this must-listen for investors aiming to leverage tax advantages wisely and avoid costly pitfalls!

Key Points From This Episode:

Expected upcoming tax changes with the new Republican administration.
Advice for handling bonus depreciation at the end of the year.
When and how to get your cost segregation (cost-seg) study done.
How audits have increased and why you should document all receipts.
Thinking long term with your taxes and how to reduce your effective tax rate with tax planning.
The tax benefits of investing in oil and gas (and whether it’s worth it).
How to successfully use the BRRRR strategy: buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat.
The benefits and drawbacks of a 1031 exchange, like the swap and drop method.
Discerning between passive and non-passive activities and how to use them.
Passive activity netting: what it is and how to leverage it.
The requirements for qualifying as a real estate professional.
A breakdown of how to navigate the short-term rental loophole.
Taking on the administrative burden of the short-term rental loophole.
A cautionary tale from a 2020 tax court case, Lucero vs. Commissioner.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Brandon Hall on LinkedIn

Hall CPA

Hall CPA on X

Hall CPA on Facebook

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Episode #217: Multi-Family Marketing with BeSwifty CEO Jon Simpson

Jon Simpson is passionate about helping multi-family investors turn leads into leases. Founder of Criterion.B and BeSwifty, Jon is a multifamily marketing expert with over 20 years of experience in digital solutions and AI-driven property marketing and he joins us in conversation to share key insights from his extensive experience. He has worked with top brands like AG Spanos Corporation and RPM helping property managers streamline processes and convert leads into leases. Tuning in, you’ll hear how Jon approaches website builds for clients, property photography, and marketing spend. He shares his thoughts on having a digital presence you can control, why ILS is a great place to prioritize this, and why, although it is the most expensive place to advertise, he recommends Google above all other options. Finally, we discuss the importance of getting the most out of AI to optimize marketing efforts and what you can really do with the data that it provides. Thanks for tuning in.

Key Points From This Episode:

Introducing Jon Simpson and his journey to multi-family.
His client onboarding process and where he begins to work with them.
How he approaches building a website when a client has an existing site.
Understanding photography rights and partnering with the appropriate companies.
Using Google Business and Google Ads to maximize marketing efforts and drive visits to the site.
How much you should actually be spending on marketing.
Why you need to have some presence on ILS.
Understanding why Google is the best place to spend your money even though it is expensive.
How Jon leverages the power of AI to optimize his marketing efforts.
Why he is a big believer in geofencing for apartments.
Understanding the lead time of your marketing efforts.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jon Simpson on LinkedIn

A.G. Spanos Companies

AMLI Residential

Zumper
HomeJab

Apartments Geofencing

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