Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio

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Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio is engineered to help entrepreneurs make better financial decisions, grow their business, and make an impact while having fun doing it! In this show, we go deep into real estate, passive investing, and business growth strategies. Build your legacy, achieve financial freedom, and impact those around you! If you are interested in being a guest or having Brandon as a guest on your show, apply at https://www.hbgcapital.net/podcast/#guest

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June 11, 202644 min

Rich and Homeless: Redefining Rich with Derek Peterson

"I reached a stage in my life, in my early 40s, where I was like, I don't know who I am. I had this gigantic house, everything was finally done, and I was miserable."~Derek Peterson~ Derek Peterson went from a 6,500 square foot house with all the trappings of success to traveling the world and documenting it on his Rich and Homeless YouTube channel. After achieving traditional wealth but losing himself in the process, Derek now teaches entrepreneurs through his Adapt You Community how to design their business around their lifestyle, not the other way around. He's also the owner of Health Wealth Equity, working in capital raising for build-to-rent and medical office buildings. Learn More About: Why traditional wealth markers led to divorce and disconnection from familyThe exact moment sitting in his home theater that sparked his life transformationHow to redefine what 'rich' means beyond money and material possessionsWhy focusing solely on business growth costs you relationships and self-identityHow to design your business around your lifestyle instead of vice versa Connect with Derek Peterson:YouTube Channel: Rich and Homeless Community: Adapt You Community Company: Health Wealth Equity

June 4, 202627 min

Turn Your Building Data Into 3-5% More NOI With Bill Douglas

"Why does this industry give away their digital infrastructure, and why does it give away their data? Why don't they leverage it? Why isn't technology considered an asset, just like sticks and bricks?"~Bill Douglas~ Bill Douglas is the CEO of OpticWise and author of 'Peak Property Performance.' After overcoming MS through lifestyle changes and running seven companies, Bill discovered that commercial real estate owners are sitting on goldmines of untapped building data. In this episode, Bill reveals how property owners can reclaim control of their digital infrastructure and building data to generate 3-5% more NOI through utility savings, insurance reductions, and improved occupancy rates. Learn More About: Why most buildings have 10-12 separate networks when they only need 1-2The 5-step process to conduct your own digital infrastructure auditHow building data can reduce insurance premiums and utility costs by 3-6%Using connectivity to create mobile tenant experiences that boost occupancyWhy digital infrastructure should be underwritten like any other building asset Connect with Bill Douglas:Book: Peak Property Performance (published by Fast Company Press) Company: OpticWise

June 1, 202631 min

From Real Estate Broker to Disaster Relief Hero With Leigh Brown

"Oh, God told me to do it. I mean, you can call it whatever you want to call it. That is a direct calling from the Lord, and as it turns out, when you hear His voice really, really loud, you just as well not ignore it."~Leigh Brown~ Leigh Brown is a 26-year veteran real estate broker who accidentally became a disaster relief hero after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina's mountains. What started as a simple supply run turned into Patriot Relief, a grassroots nonprofit that's still rebuilding lives 18 months later. In this episode, Leigh shares how she went from delivering chainsaws and water to providing entire houses for storm victims the government left behind. Learn More About: Why she had to go around FEMA roadblocks to deliver life-saving suppliesHow a supply run turned into a movement with semi-trailers and nationwide donationsThe 80-year-old woman living in a storage shed with 3 dogs for 18 monthsWhy people trust small nonprofits over big organizations like Red CrossHow to stay emotionally connected to land and generational homeownership Connect with Leigh Brown:Leigh Brown is the founder of One Community Real Estate and Patriot Relief nonprofit. Connect with her work in disaster relief and real estate through her speaking engagements and grassroots efforts.

May 28, 202631 min

Tax Sale Investing: Earn 18-24% Returns With Brian Seidensticker

"In most cases, there is what's called over-the-counter purchasing, where you can get 18, you know, 20, right, even 24% in some states."~Brian Seidensticker~ Brian Seidensticker is the founder of TaxSale Resources, a software system that provides comprehensive tax sale data to investors, and owner of Mount North Capital, a fund providing capital access to distressed real estate investors. In this episode, Brian breaks down how tax sales work, the difference between tax liens and tax deeds, and how investors can earn double-digit returns by paying delinquent property taxes in exchange for liens secured by real estate. Learn More About: The two-part tax sale process: tax liens vs tax deeds and how each worksHow to earn 18-24% returns in certain states through over-the-counter purchasingWhy 97-98% of tax liens redeem before foreclosure in Florida's 22-month windowThe $4.5-5 billion annual market size for both tax liens and tax deedsLiquidity challenges and why foreclosure costs can eat into profits Connect with Brian Seidensticker:Website: TaxSale Resources software system Company: Mount North Capital fund

May 25, 202620 min

Commercial Property Inspections Save You Money With Rob Claus

"As soon as you're starting to rent that out to somebody, there's a whole new gaze you're looking at. Think of safety."~Rob Claus~ Rob Claus is the Director of Education at the Certified Commercial Property Inspector Association with over 33 years of commercial property inspection experience. Whether you own residential or commercial property, this episode will save you money and prevent major headaches. Rob breaks down why commercial inspections are crucial for revenue-generating properties like Airbnbs and reveals the 'big three' most expensive building systems that can shut down your income stream. Learn More About: Why Airbnb properties need commercial inspections instead of residential onesThe 'big three' building systems that can shut down your rental incomeADA compliance issues that create lawsuit liability for property ownersHow accessibility barriers eliminate entire subsets of potential rentersWhy calling a roofer for roof problems gets you a new roof sales pitch Connect with Rob Claus:Rob Claus is Director of Education at the Certified Commercial Property Inspector Association (CCPIA) located in Boulder, Colorado. The association supports commercial property inspectors worldwide and defines commercial property as any property used for revenue or profit.

May 21, 202630 min

Don't Sell Your Land... Develop It Instead! With Eugene Gershman

"You're sitting on a ton of potential. Why do you need to sell this piece of real estate to buy another piece of real estate?"~Eugene Gershman~ Eugene Gershman is a seasoned developer with nearly 20 years in real estate and construction who helps landowners unlock maximum value without selling. Instead of cashing out on land, Eugene shows owners how to develop what they already own through entitlements, development, and construction. In this episode, he breaks down his equity-sharing model and why keeping your land while adding value beats selling every time. Learn More About: Why you shouldn't sell your land to buy more real estateThe 3-phase value creation process: entitlement, development, and constructionHow to do your own feasibility study with Eugene's 7-step checklistWhy Eugene takes equity instead of consulting feesReal story of turning a parking lot into a profitable development Connect with Eugene Gershman:Visit Eugene's website to download his free feasibility study checklist with 7 detailed steps for landowners

May 18, 202628 min

How Chad Harris Built 80 Doors Using None of His Own Money

"My ideal private lender doesn't want any of that. They want a low interest, A low return. They want long-term. And they want interest only."~Chad Harris~ Chad Harris went from making $2,000 a month in ministry to building 80+ rental doors using none of his own money. After returning from 4 years in Kenya with a sick newborn and no savings, Chad discovered how to raise millions from private lenders at incredibly low rates. In this episode, Chad reveals his exact system for finding investors who lend at 6% interest-only on 10-year notes. Learn More About: How to raise money at 6% interest-only for rental propertiesWhy lowering your interest rate actually attracts better lendersThe BRRR strategy using private lenders instead of banksHow to structure deals where lenders want long-term notesWhy sophisticated investors prefer lower returns over higher risk Connect with Chad Harris:Website: TrueWealthInvestors.com

May 14, 202624 min

From 76ers Employee to 88 Units: House Hacking to Freedom With Cory Jacobson

"I went from paying $1,000 a month in rent to living for free, and that was when my brain flipped the switch, and I was like, oh man, this real estate thing, this is pretty interesting."~Cory Jacobson~ Cory Jacobson went from making $35,000 working for the Philadelphia 76ers to building an 88-unit real estate portfolio that replaced his W2 income. Starting with a simple house hack at 26, Cory scaled from small duplexes to multifamily syndications by building in public through his WealthJuice Podcast. In this episode, Cory breaks down his journey from MLS shopping with his own money to raising capital and partnering on larger deals in New Hampshire and Vermont. Learn More About: How a $35K salary at the Philadelphia 76ers led to his first house hackWhy he turned a $125K duplex into $100K profit in 3 years without a rehab planThe moment he realized he could outsource everything and scale beyond onesies and twosiesHow building his podcast in public attracted investors and partners for larger dealsThe team members essential for scaling from single-family to multifamily syndications Connect with Cory Jacobson:Podcast: WealthJuice Podcast Program: Wealth Juice Inner Circle Elite

May 11, 202656 min

Risk Management vs Performance: What Your Advisor Won't Tell You With Kirk Chisholm

"You can't manage performance, but you can manage risk. If you do your research coming in, if you do your diligence, if you do the risk management up front, the back end takes care of itself."~Kirk Chisholm~ Kirk Chisholm is a principal and wealth manager at Innovative Advisory Group, an independent registered investment advisor. Named one of the seven most influential financial advisors on Investopedia's top 100 and a top 10 social media all-star in the financial industry, Kirk breaks down the critical difference between fiduciaries and traditional brokers. In this episode, Kirk reveals why risk management should come before chasing returns and shares his asymmetric risk-reward framework that's guided his 26-year career. Learn More About: The critical difference between fiduciaries and broker-dealers that affects your walletWhy asymmetric risk-reward relationships beat 50/50 coin flip investmentsHow to evaluate potential loss vs upside before making any investmentWhy focusing on risk management creates better long-term returns than chasing performanceThe framework for analyzing any asset class from stocks to real estate Connect with Kirk Chisholm:Podcast: The Innovative Advisory Group podcast (running since 2014) Company: Innovative Advisory Group - independent registered investment advisor in Lexington, Massachusetts

May 7, 202630 min

From Drug Dealer to $14M Portfolio: Credit & Real Estate With Brandon Elliott

"I needed to be on fire to change my life. Full transparency, if I would have got a little slap on the wrist, nothing would have changed."~Brandon Elliott~ Brandon Elliott went from selling drugs and facing 12 years in prison to building a $14 million real estate portfolio generating $50,000+ monthly cash flow. After a life-changing explosion and court-ordered mentorship, Brandon discovered real estate and credit strategies that transformed his life. Now he runs Credit Council Elite, helping entrepreneurs secure massive lines of credit through strategic credit card positioning. Learn More About: How a prison sentence threat became the catalyst for building wealthThe BRR strategy that built his $14 million portfolioUsing credit cards to fund real estate deals with 0% interestHow clients get over $500K in business credit linesFrom Section 8 housing to $60K monthly cash flow Connect with Brandon Elliott:Credit Council Elite - helping entrepreneurs get lines of credit for their business through credit cards