Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join me to sit and savor another – relentlessly candid – Coffee with Bill discussion as we unravel the pressing issues and potential turning points that define our current economic landscape.Each morning as I savor my first cup of coffee, I’m reminded of how vital adaptability is, especially in our current world filled with political and economic turbulence. With Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025, we’re witnessing a fascinating yet challenging reshaping of our societal landscape. Let’s reflect on the importance of embracing change and listening to diverse perspectives, drawing parallels and lessons from historical examples…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Casey Gregersen, Founder and CEO of Bighorn Capital Fund, real estate investor and engineer, shares his remarkable journey from the football field to the oil fields, and eventually into the world of real estate. From an unexpected journey into petroleum engineering to building a formidable real estate portfolio of 250 units, Casey’s story is one of adaptation and opportunity, blending sports and academics to carve out a unique career path. Learn how Casey’s eclectic academic background and college football days shaped his successful career, along with the unique approach he took to his first property purchase…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify After the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a son to a drunk driving accident, Chris Occhipinti, the visionary founder of Homeless to Home Ownership, transformed his grief into a mission to help others find stability and purpose. Join us as Chris shares his turning point from this personal tragedy to pioneering a nonprofit that has helped tens of thousands of individuals, including addicts, ex-felons, and veterans, achieve self-sufficiency through a comprehensive rehab and empowerment program. The program doesn’t stop at sobriety; it’s unique approach goes further – blending elements of the 12-step system with practical support like job training,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this captivating episode, I sit down with Sharad Mehta, CEO and founder of REsimpli, the cloud-based system that makes real estate investing more efficient by automating tasks and managing business more efficiently. What began as a personal solution to the fragmented world of real estate investing has evolved into a groundbreaking CRM tool that’s revolutionizing the industry. Sharad’s journey is not just about creating innovative technology – it’s about understanding a fundamental problem and building a solution so effective that it drives exceptional customer satisfaction and organic growth.We explore the delicate balance of leveraging AI and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this thought-provoking discussion on the Real Estate Lowdown, Tampa Bay attorney Bishoy Habib gives a comprehensive analysis as he takes us on a journey through Florida’s dynamic property market. From analyzing the pandemic-fueled boom to predicting an upcoming market reset, Bishoy provides valuable perspective on both residential and commercial real estate trends. Drawing from historical cycles and current legislative changes, he balances caution about overheating with long-term optimism for the Sunshine State’s economic future. Get the inside track with these insights:• Florida’s unique advantages that fueled a pandemic-era real estate boom and the challenges this rapid growth has…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify As I sip my morning chocolate espresso, thanks to my favorite coffee purveyor, Nespresso, I want to share some thoughts on our industry, the economy, and the personal journey that’s brought us all to this moment.I just returned from speaking at the NADP conference in Palm Springs that was enlightening in more ways than one. While on stage with fellow investors, we witnessed significant economic turbulence that felt eerily reminiscent of scenes from The Big Short.The current economic landscape, influenced by shifting government operations and international relations, creates both volatility and opportunity.2024 was a year that…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this insider episode of the Real Estate Lowdown, Scott Phillips, Senior VP of SES, a leading insurance solutions provider for the real estate sector pulls back the curtain on the often misunderstood world of property insurance in today’s volatile market.Discover how SES leverages relationships with major carriers like Lloyds and Chubb to create tailored insurance policies for residential rental properties. Scott reveals surprising industry insights, including that 80% of the rental market consists of small landlords with five or fewer properties.As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, Scott shares invaluable strategies for managing…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us for this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown as veteran multifamily investor, Charles Carillo, Managing Partner at Harborside Partners, pulls back the curtain on his 18-year journey in real estate investing. From weathering the 2008 crash to navigating today’s high-interest environment, Charles shares battle-tested strategies for building lasting wealth through property ownership.In this value-packed episode, you’ll discover:• Why holding properties through market downturns separates successful investors from the rest• How rising interest rates are reshaping construction trends and creating new opportunities• The critical adjustments savvy investors are making to their acquisition criteria right now• Why…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Unlock the secrets of Southern California’s real estate market with investor Zihao Wang, Founder & CEO of Motiva Holdings, who shares how he defies conventional wisdom to achieve remarkable success. We learn about his journey from managing properties as a teenager in Pasadena to the early influences that shaped his path. Zihao’s unique approach, offers insights on managing legacy tenants, forming international partnerships, and leveraging his talent for numbers to predict market trends.We dive into the shifting dynamics of California’s rental market, where high occupancy rates persist despite slight rent softening and explore the potential for strategic…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify From fixing fences on his father’s ranch to shaping urban landscapes, Luis Belmonte, principal at Seven Hills Properties, chronicles his unlikely path to real estate development. Drawing from his Irish-Italian roots and decades of experience, Luis reveals why he chose practical community projects over luxury developments – and how this decision shaped his success.Beyond the blueprint, Luis breaks down the essentials of real estate investment, from internal rate of return to the delicate balance of leveraging. And reveals the hidden potential in today’s office spaces while sharing hard-earned wisdom from his most memorable wins and losses.Key…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify German immigrant Jack Bosch, Co-Founder of Orbit Investments and “Land Profit Generator”, turned his American dream into reality. In this episode, Jack shares his journey of becoming a thriving real estate entrepreneur alongside his wife Michelle and why they chose to focus on the lesser-known yet lucrative niche of land wholesaling.Unlike the crowded house wholesaling market, land wholesaling presents unique opportunities with minimal competition and high profit potential. Jack divulges strategies that make this investing appealing to those looking for financial freedom and lower-risk investments, and why it’s attracting a new wave of investors.With Jack’s personal…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify From drowning in nearly a million dollars of debt to mastering financial independence, Brent Kesler’s journey from chiropractor to wealth-building strategist and educator will transform how you think about money. Despite his initial skepticism, Brent discovered a powerful path to financial freedom through Infinite Banking – a strategy that turned his substantial debt, including student loans and an airplane purchase, into stepping stones toward wealth.In this eye-opening episode, Brent pulls back the curtain on the Money Multiplier method, revealing how specifically designed whole life insurance policies can become potent wealth-building tools. You’ll discover how tax-deferred growth strategies that…