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Episode #238: A Mile Deep – Daniel Casey

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 background as a general contractor serves him in the work he does today. Then, we learn about North40’s commitment to servicing only one area (Tacoma, Washington), why the company stands tall above its competitors, how Daniel built an impressive portfolio without having to raise his own retail capital, and how he and his team identify the areas they’d like to get involved in. We also examine North40’s rent bumps evolution from its inception until now, as well as where the business currently stands and what it has planned moving forward. To end, Daniel details everything we need to know about the 2025 Gobundance Multifamily Summit, and we discover the best ways to connect with him and his work.

Key Points From This Episode:

How Daniel’s GC background helps him in the work he does today.
Why his company chose to narrow its focus to one area, but with multiple asset classes.
How North40 and BlackRock stand out among their competitors.
The portfolio of assets and investors Daniel built without raising his own retail capital.
Insight into the buy box: how he and his team identify their target areas.
Unpacking the evolution of his rent bumps and the differences in Class-A rents.
Exploring the current state of North40 and BlackRock and their plans for the near future.
The ins and outs of the upcoming Gobundance Multifamily Summit.
How to connect with Daniel Casey, North40, and BlackRock.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Daniel Casey on LinkedIn

North40 Capital

BlackRock Construction Group

2025 Gobundance Multifamily Summit

2024 Gobundance Multifamily Summit – Led by Daniel Casey

The Science of Scaling

J Scott on LinkedIn

Matt Faircloth on LinkedIn

Andrew Cushman on LinkedIn

Amanda Han on LinkedIn

Bethany LaFlam

Break of Day Capital
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Sahil Bloom | SRB Ventures

Episode #237: Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth

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 lives. Sahil walks us through how to measure social wealth, social hacks to be aware of, and how to grow in love instead of falling into it. We unpack the IKEA effect, Sahil’s greatest challenges and accomplishments, curiosity as the only real fountain of youth, and the ins and outs of Time Wealth. You’ll also learn about the importance of awareness, the one type of wealth Sahil would gift to his son before all others, and mindsets that have kept him grounded during uncertain times. Tune in to gain practical tools and fresh perspectives on redefining success, building holistic wealth, deepening your relationships, and designing a more intentional, fulfilling life!

Key Points From This Episode:

What inspired Sahil to write The 5 Types of Wealth.
How action eliminates fear (and what taking a real leap looks like).
The story behind “building a bigger boat”
How to measure social wealth (and some social hacks worth noting).
Keys to building healthy, thriving romantic relationships.
Understanding the IKEA effect.
Lessons from Sahil’s greatest struggles and accomplishments
Why curiosity is the ultimate fountain of youth
Relationships that have encouraged hidden parts of himself to emerge.
Time Wealth, the “yes, damn” effect, and the new opportunity test.
A recent learning curve that changed how Sahil sees the world.
How Sahil refuels his awareness and why it matters
What a wealthy day of health looks like.
Why he’d gift his son strong relationships over any other kind of wealth.
Grounding quotes and mindsets for uncertain times
Best practices for building holistic wealth.
What Sahil wants to be remembered for in 30 years

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sahil Bloom on LinkedIn

Sahil Bloom on Instagram

Sahil Bloom on X

Sahil Bloom on YouTube

The 5 Types of Wealth

The Curiosity Chronicle

Invest Smart Summit

Harvard Study of Adult Development

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Kathy Fettke on Instagram

Episode #236: Kathy Fettke – Navigating the Economic Landscape and Rental Market Trends

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 Beautiful Bill, the role of financial engineering in today’s economy, and where prices are rising or leveling across the country. Whether you’re navigating your first investment or managing a growing portfolio, this conversation offers timely insights and practical takeaways. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

Introducing today’s guest, Kathy Fettke.
An overview of how the US economy is doing at the moment.
The debt-to-income issue and why it’s problematic.
A breakdown of the rise of multi-family delinquency.
The positive sides of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Where prices are going up on houses and where they’re stabilizing.
Why delinquency rates on homes aren’t going up.
What all of this really means for investors.
The role of financial engineering in the US economy.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kathy Fettke on LinkedIn

Kathy Fettke Linktree

Kathy Fettke on X

Retire Rich with Rentals

Scaling Smart

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Jessica Inskip on Instagram

Episode #235: Invest Smart Takeaways & Behind the Scenes with Joe Fang and Andy Huang

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 Kennedy’s presentations. Then, we discuss key takeaways from the Beyond the High, Mastering Money, and Inside the Mind of a Passive Investor panels, and Andy explains the importance of Break of Day Capital’s commitment to reporting and transparency. We also discover from Gary’s three-summit experience what resonates the most with attending investors, and our three hosts dream of their ideal lineup for future summits. To end, we revisit our favorite speakers from 2025, why we believe that this was a successful and well-rounded event, what to look forward to in the next installment, and how to download all recordings of the Invest Smart Summit 2025.

Key Points From This Episode:

Andy Huang explains why he was most excited about his own panel at the Invest Smart Summit.
Joe Fang shares his appreciation for Ryan Kennedy and Gary’s presentations.
Key takeaways from the Beyond the High panel which compared various investment paths.
The power of Excel as seen the Mastering Money panel, moderated by Andy.
Getting ‘Inside the Mind of a Passive Investor’, as moderated by Joe.
Why Andy reveres Break of Day Capital for its consistent reporting and transparency.
After three Invest Smart Summits, Gary explains what resonates most with attendees.
Andy, Gary, and Joe discuss their dream panelists for future summits.
Standout speakers from the Invest Smart Summit 2025.
Gary’s protocol for prepping for interviews with people from different industries.
How to get your Invest Smart Summit recordings and plug into the community.
What to look forward to at the next summit!
Gary’s studio debacle, and our final thoughts on this year’s successful, well-rounded summit.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Invest Smart Summit

Invest Smart on Facebook

The 5 Types of Wealth

Sahil Bloom

Alexis and Dean

Ryan Kennedy on LinkedIn

Laurel Mintz on LinkedIn

Eric Pan on LinkedIn

Kaaren Hall on LinkedIn

Aleksey Chernobelskiy on LinkedIn

Jim Pfeifer on LinkedIn

Jeremy Roll on LinkedIn

Ray Dalio on LinkedIn

Warren Buffett | Berkshire Hathaway

Peter Attia

Raoul Pal on LinkedIn

Jared Dillian

Kathy Fettke

Episode #233: Joseph Shalaby: Running A Mortgage Company

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 make it easier to purchase your first property. Joseph outlines his three pillars for building a thriving mortgage business (service, community, and relationships) and explains how strong operational support allows loan officers to focus on what they do best. He also shares practical strategies for staying top of mind with clients and dispels common myths around income and loan requirements. To hear the full scope of his approach to business, sales, and navigating real estate finance, be sure to tune in!

Key Points From This Episode:

Introducing Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital (EMC).
How E Mortgage Capital helps loan officers build their own businesses.
The full-service ecosystem that supports EMC loan officers nationwide.
Why strong operational support keeps loan officers focused on sales.
The importance of finding partners who complement your strengths.
EMC’s three pillars of success: service, community, and relationships.
Joseph’s client engagement strategies for staying top of mind.
Common myths about mortgage requirements for new investors.
Why you don’t need a 20% down payment to buy your first investment property.
Alternative qualification options, like bank statements and DSCR loans.
Reflections from Joseph on the importance of early tech adoption.
How rapid delegation helps him implement new ideas efficiently.
Where to learn more about Joseph and E Mortgage Capital.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Joseph Shalaby
Joseph Shalaby on LinkedIn

Joseph Shalaby on X
Joseph Shalaby Instagram
Joseph Shalaby TikTok
Joseph Shalaby YouTube

Joseph Shalaby Snapchat

E Mortgage Capital

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Invest Smart Summit
Invest Smart: Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications
Sahil Bloom
The 5 Types of Wealth
Tim Storey

Episode #232: Invest Smarter

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 Bloom, Tim Storey, and Tom Wheelwright. In today’s conversation, Gary shares how the summit explores not just financial growth, but also health, mindset, and emotional resilience. Discover who the summit is designed for and why it’s not a sales pitch, just honest, practical advice from experts. Gary also previews a few standout sessions, including insights from his bestselling book Invest Smart on spotting red flags in syndications. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Invest Smart Summit!

Key Points From This Episode:

An overview of the upcoming Invest Smart Summit and its speakers.
The summit’s focus on building multidimensional wealth, not just real estate investments.
What to expect: real advice from experts instead of sales pitches or upsells.
Who the summit is designed for and why accessibility is a priority.
How attendees can register for free and access recordings if needed.
A preview of Sahil Bloom’s session with lessons from his bestseller, The 5 Types of Wealth.
What to expect from Tim Storey’s talk on resilience and mindset.
How Tom Wheelwright simplifies advanced tax strategies.
A look at Gary’s session on red flags in real estate syndications.
Other topics covered, including health, mindset, and legal guidance.
Where listeners can go to register and view the full speaker lineup.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Tom Wheelwright
Kathy Fettke
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
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Episode 5: Marketing with Neal Bawa

Episode #231: Neal Bawa: AI Masterclass for Real Estate

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 nearing $1 billion. Neal begins by reintroducing himself before diving into best practices for using AI in real estate. He explains how ChatGPT supports his developments and investment strategies, why AI excels at recommendations and comparisons, and how machine learning can save both time and money. He also shares tips on making AI tools more effective in the workplace. You’ll learn why AI is indispensable for real estate professionals, how to leverage ChatGPT’s “deep research” feature, and how AI can identify potential vulnerabilities to avoid legal issues. Neal also reveals how he uses AI for market research and which data sets he inputs to get the best results from ChatGPT. Tune in to find out how AI is transforming real estate (and how you can stay ahead of the curve)!

Key Points From This Episode:

AI in real estate, plus best practices for maximization.
Why you should be using AI in everything you do.
How Neal’s ChatGPT Absorption Metric informs new developments and investments.
The joys of leaning on AI for recommendations and why it’s best for making comparisons.
Ways to make AI fun and rewarding for everyone at work.
Becoming an AI master, saving valuable time, and the power of “deep research.”
How AI can help identify vulnerabilities in contracts and agreements, minimizing legal costs.
The data sets Neal and his team feed ChatGPT to get the best results.
How AI fuels his market research.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Grocapitus Website – https://www.grocapitus.com

Free eBook: Location Magic – https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/

Join Our Investor Club – https://multifamilyu.com/club

Neal Bawa on LinkedIn

Neal Bawa on Instagram

Neal Bawa on Facebook

Neal Bawa on YouTube

Grocapitus

Multifamily University

Mission10K

Episode 116: Boosting Net Operating Income with PropTech with Neal Bawa

Episode 185: Neal Bawa – Less Distress

Ben Reinberg on Instagram

Break of Day Capital

Episode #230: Ben Reinberg – Hard Assets for Hard Times

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 yet ready to hold them, the roles of resilience, persistence, and self-care in profitable real estate investing, why you need to surround yourself with top talent, and how to go about it, and the way Ben and his team adopt AI at work. To end, we unpack the many lessons that can be found in Ben’s new book, and our guest reminds us why hard assets are the best investments if you’re trying to build wealth.

Key Points From This Episode:

Ben Reinberg describes who he is and what he does.
His thoughts on the current state of the real estate market and why we all need to be patient.
The dangers of chasing big deals when you aren’t ready to hold them.
Why resilience, persistence, and self-care are vital for real estate investing.
How to attract amazing talent into your life and resource pool.
The way Ben and his team lean on AI at work.
Unpacking the lessons of his latest book, Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times.
A reminder of why hard assets are the best way to build wealth.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ben Reinberg

Ben Reinberg on LinkedIn

Ben Reinberg on X

Ben Reinberg on Facebook

Ben Reinberg on YouTube

Ben Reinberg on TikTok

Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies

Alliance Academy

Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times

I Own It with Ben Reinberg

Invest Smart Summit

Break of Day Capital
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