Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Rod Dubinsky, known as the People’s Economist, joins us for an enlightening conversation on the complex world of commercial real estate. With over three decades of experience in financial services, Rob offers invaluable insights into the ongoing challenges faced by the industry and introduces his initiative aimed at democratizing personal finance tools, providing listeners with a comprehensive approach to managing their finances.We navigate the murky waters of traditional balance sheet lenders versus the more speculative financialized sector, revealing a landscape fraught with “extend and pretend” practices and delayed foreclosures. As we shift gears, we focus on the…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us for a compelling conversation with Vernon Beckford, CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, as we unearth the challenges and solutions shaping today’s real estate landscape. From the looming impact of rising interest rates to the unforeseen financial strains brought about by floating rate debts, we explore how these factors are reshaping investment strategies.We’re dissecting the distortions in both residential and commercial real estate sectors. Vernon’s insights guide us through innovative strategies such as recapitalization and gap funding, while offering a candid look at the psychological hurdles investors must overcome to protect their assets.In a market…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Shauna Wekherlien, the Tax Goddess, is a two-time published author and the Founder of Tax Goddess Business Services, a fully digital firm with a skilled team worldwide that have saved their clients over $1 billion in taxes – a testament to her meticulous approach and the trust she’s built in the industry.Shauna shares her incredible journey from studying astrophysics to becoming one of the nation’s leading tax strategists. With a passion likened to a strategic game of chess, she recounts the story of how her career began by helping her mother with an IRS issue, ultimately…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Have you been thinking it’s time to sell your second home investment for a new location? Before you do, you’ll want to listen to this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown.Join us for this groundbreaking discussion on luxury vacation home ownership with our guest Wade Shealy, leader in resort real estate development and visionary founder behind THIRDHOME, the only luxury exchange club in the world that includes second homes, residence clubs, resorts, yachts, and private islands. Prepare to have your perspective on second home real estate transformed as Wade unveils how this innovative private network is redefining…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Every morning starts with my beloved Nespresso, a ritual that has become a metaphor for the quality I strive to maintain in every aspect of my life and business. From my beginnings in the film industry to my current role in real estate investing, I’ve learned that prioritizing high standards of excellence over rapid expansion can lead to more meaningful successes and loyal clients.Let’s discuss the complexities of balancing quality with growth in the business world and the true value of quality before quantity in building a robust and reliable business.Whether it’s choosing loyalty to Olive Garden…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us as we welcome long-time business partners and best friends, Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort, to share their perspective on how to find your unique edge in the real estate industry and some secrets behind utilizing that edge to fund any real estate deal.You’ll gain actionable insights into personal branding, exceptional service and unforgettable client experiences.As well as how to reinvest profits into undervalued, cash-flowing properties, why Mike and Bo favor ownership and partnerships over syndications, and their innovative approach to converting big-box retail spaces into climate-controlled storage units. This episode is packed with valuable lessons…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Tune in to this episode of Real Estate Lowdown as we reveal powerful straightforward strategies for genuine connection-building at industry events. Learn how to effortlessly grow your network and boost your portfolio through authentic interactions. Gina Gallutia, Executive Director of Memberships at Five Star Institute joins me on the podcast to share her pivotal role in shaping the content and member experience at Five Star’s renowned conferences and remind us that events are a cornerstone for fostering essential collaboration among banks, servicers, attorneys, real estate agents, and investors.Peek behind the curtain of the Five Star Conference to…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Johnney Zhang is CEO of Primior, a real estate asset management firm with over $1 billion AUM, developing $500M+ luxurious properties in SoCal. Johnney joins me on the Real Estate Lowdown to share his remarkable journey from his teenage years in Wuhan, China to becoming a powerhouse in the US real estate market. This episode is a masterclass in the compelling intersection of technology and real estate, and the spirit and resilience that fuels success.Johnney’s story is one of overcoming adversity, from facing racism and cultural challenges to dealing with unscrupulous business partners. Despite these hurdles, he…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This episode welcomes Courtney Thompson, EVP of Servicing at CMG Financial and Founder of Consigliera, to discuss the intricate relationship between climate change and the mortgage industry. We explore the challenges the mortgage industry faces in embracing climate change, reflecting on the personal and societal impacts of these issues, and consider the hopeful future driven by the next generation of professionals. Listen in as we examine the profound impact of climate change on real estate, with a focus on the mortgage industry. We navigate the critical need to separate politics from the conversation to highlight the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Ever wondered how to ethically manage defaulted mortgage debt while navigating the volatile real estate market? In this episode we tackle these complex issues and more head-on. Join us as Dave Gordon, Managing Director at ARC, brings his unique expertise at analyzing, buying and selling investment opportunities. We promise you’ll gain a newfound understanding of the significant role that communication and thorough documentation play in mitigating equity loss and resolving legacy debts from the pandemic, and the importance of holding intelligent conversations to clear up common misconceptions about this industry.Get ready for a deep dive into the challenges…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join me on this inaugural episode of the “Coffee with Bill” series, where I share personal and industry insights that promise to educate, inspire, and cultivate innovation to accelerate your journey of growing your investment portfolio and generational wealth.In this first episode, I’m reflecting on the inevitability and benefits of change, sharing heartfelt moments from my recent 18-day trip to Europe with my daughter before she heads off to college. And sharing my experience on the importance of world travel, authentic family time, and the challenges and rewards of disconnecting from business in our quest for…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Stewart Heath, CEO of Harvard Grace Capital and a seasoned CPA, is on the podcast to reveal his interesting journey from being a CPA with a portfolio of real estate investing clients and a heavy dose of skepticism about real estate to being a passionate real estate investor himself. And he’s sharing how interactions with his clients transformed his perception of real estate from a risky venture to a dependable path for slow, sustainable wealth-building. We’re talking about misconceptions, importance of local market knowledge, complexities of financing, long-term stability and the essential role of housing in the…