In this powerful solo episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares the life-altering moments that shaped his journey—from going all-in on snowboarding to building financial freedom through real estate. He dives into the critical decisions, the power of desperation, and the massive action required to create real change. With personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Dan shows how one bold move can shift your entire trajectory. He also explores the concept of identity—how the way you see y...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 180
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse interviews Greg Herlean, founder of Horizon Trust and expert in self-directed IRAs. Greg shares his early journey into real estate, the challenges of raising capital without a track record, and how he eventually raised over a billion dollars for hard money lending. His frustration with slow custodians led him to start Horizon Trust, a boutique firm that now helps investors move their retirement funds into real estate and other alternative ass...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Join host Dan Brisse as he welcomes Vince Shorb, a leading financial literacy advocate, to Keeping It Real Estate. Vince shares his fascinating journey, from his early ventures into real estate investing in his teens to founding the National Financial Educators Council. Driven by a passion to empower individuals with essential financial knowledge, Vince discusses the critical financial skills needed for success in real estate. Learn why he believes financial education is crucial for everyone, fr...
May 20, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 178
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Daniel Fink welcomes back Neal Bawa, the "Mad Scientist of Multifamily," for a timely deep dive into how tariffs, inflation, and shifting market cycles are impacting real estate today. Neal breaks down why 2027 could be a golden window for value-add investors, why Class A properties are unusually attractive, and how tariff-driven cost changes could reshape the market over the next few years. He also shares his outlook on interest rates, the myth of wide...
May 06, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan sits down with Brandon Hall, CPA and founder of Hall CPA PLLC, to break down some of the most powerful and often misunderstood tax strategies in real estate investing. Brandon shares his insights on everything from bonus depreciation to the real estate professional status designation, helping listeners understand how the tax code can be a tool for building sustainable, long-term wealth. One of the highlights of the conversation is the “lazy man’s 10...
Apr 29, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 176
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, we welcome Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech, to discuss the dynamic intersection of technology and real estate. Michael recounts his transformative journey from a career in public relations to spearheading innovation at the helm of the largest conference company in the real estate tech and sustainability sector. Delve into the ways technology is revolutionizing property management and investment. Michael provides insights into cutting-edge tools and tr...
Apr 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Join us for a profound discussion with Dr. Peter Linneman, whose 45-year career blends scholarly rigor and practical business insight, garnering accolades like the PREA's prestigious Graaskamp Award and inclusion in "100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate." His experience, underpinned by academic distinction at the University of Chicago and the Wharton School of Business, provides a unique perspective on the complexities of the real estate market. In this episode of Keeping It Real Est...
Apr 01, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Join us in this enlightening episode as Beth Azor, a titan of the commercial real estate industry, shares her innovative strategies for revitalizing shopping centers. With extensive experience in Florida's competitive market, Beth reveals how her hands-on approach has transformed the retail real estate landscape. In the second part of the discussion, Beth discusses her career trajectory from Terranova to founding Azor Advisory Services. She offers invaluable insights and practical advice for bot...
Mar 25, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Join Dan Brisse as he dives deep into Jim Collins' influential book, 'Good to Great,' unraveling the secrets that transform good companies into great ones. In this episode, Dan explores the crucial role of Level 5 leadership, emphasizing the impact of leaders who attribute success to their teams and take personal responsibility for setbacks. Discover actionable insights on strategic team composition and hiring practices that can propel any business from mediocrity to outstanding success. Learn a...
Mar 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 172
In this transformative episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse delves into the powerful 'Four Vs'—Visualize, Vocalize, Vote, and Vicinity. These guiding principles have transitioned him from being a high school dreamer to a professional athlete and a successful real estate investor. Dan shares how adjusting your identity according to these principles can significantly accelerate your personal and professional success. Tune in to explore how each 'V' contributes to shaping your reality and ...
Mar 11, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Join us on this exciting episode of Keeping It Real Estate, where Dan Brisse dives into the dynamic world of real estate with Athena Brownson, a former competitive skier turned top Denver realtor. Discover Athena's journey from the ski slopes to luxury real estate, highlighting her expertise in creating balanced living spaces and her unique approach shaped by athletic discipline. Delve into fascinating stories from the backcountry to boardrooms, as Athena shares insights on how perseverance and ...
Mar 04, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Join Mike Roeder in this episode of "Keeping It Real Estate" as he shares key insights from the NMHC Annual Conference. He dives into the latest trends and investment strategies for the multifamily industry in 2025, exploring shifts in the debt market and rental dynamics. Mike offers practical advice on navigating the evolving market landscape, highlighting opportunities for sophisticated investors. Tune in for essential tips to prepare for the year ahead. Keeping it Real Estate is brought to yo...
Feb 04, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Join Mike Roeder on 'Keeping It Real Estate' as we dive into the multifamily market outlook for 2025. In this episode, Mike explores the critical shifts in vacancy rates, rent growth, and the impact of fluctuating supply and demand across the market. Discover actionable insights on where the multifamily sector is headed and how investors can effectively adjust their strategies in response to changing market dynamics. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this outlook equips yo...
Jan 28, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 168
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, we continue our 'Best of 2024' series with a look back at some of the most impactful discussions of the year. Tune in to hear from industry leaders like Eric Decker, a former NFL player turned real estate investor, who shares how his sports career has shaped his investment strategies. We also revisit our conversation with Steve Csobaji, an expert in self-directed IRAs, who explains how investors can leverage them for real estate investing. We also hear ...
Jan 21, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In this episode of "Keeping It Real Estate," we kick off our 'Best of 2024' series with a look back at the most influential discussions of the year. Tune in to hear from industry leaders like Nick Fluellen, who detailed the intricacies of the DFW multifamily market, and Neal Bawa, known as the 'Mad Scientist of Multifamily,' who provided a data-driven analysis of current market dynamics. We also revisit a memorable conversation with Brady McDonald, CEO of Barefoot Land Co., who shared how lesson...
Jan 14, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In this crucial episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse uncovers the escalating issues of fraud within real estate investments, focusing on both leasing and investment scams. He discusses the latest trends and common tactics fraudsters use, such as falsifying documents and rushing lease approvals, and provides actionable advice on how to protect your assets. Dan also introduces advanced tools like Checkpoint ID and shares essential strategies for vetting partners and verifying transaction ...
Jan 07, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 165
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Mike Roeder explores the essential technique of secret shopping in multifamily investing. He explains how to select the right comps, evaluate property upgrades, and the importance of assessing both competitors and your own properties to optimize business strategies. Dive into practical examples and expert insights on using secret shopping to stay competitive and validate your business plans. This episode is vital for anyone aiming to enhance their multi...
Dec 31, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Mike Roeder delves into the critical changes in multifamily underwriting strategies due to evolving economic conditions. He explains the necessity for increased CapEx budgets and the strategic shift towards fixed-rate debt to mitigate volatility in interest rates. Further, Mike emphasizes the importance of adapting projections for delinquency rates and operational expenses. By leveraging detailed data and meticulous planning, he outlines how to navigate...
Dec 24, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Join Dan Brisse as he explores the multifaceted world of business with Travis Hasse, a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a diverse portfolio spanning the spirits, logistics, and real estate industries. With his strong entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in strategic planning, Travis has driven dynamic growth strategies and positioned his teams for success. His leadership extends beyond business acumen, focusing on developing future leaders and fostering a culturally aligned workforce. In...
Dec 17, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 162
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, host Mike Roeder delves into triple net lease investing, highlighting its appeal for stable, predictable returns. Mike explains the fundamentals, benefits, and tax advantages of NNN leases, using the recent acquisition of a Mr. Car Wash property in Sartell, Minnesota as a case study. Whether you're an experienced investor or new to real estate, this episode offers essential insights for diversifying and strengthening your investment portfolio. Keeping i...
Dec 10, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Mark J. Cantrell, founding partner and shareholder of Cantrell McCulloch, Inc. (CMI), began his real estate career in 1984 with Marcus & Millichap, quickly becoming one of the company’s top earners. From 1990 to 1996, he was the leading producer in the company’s Texas offices. In 1997, Mark and his brother Tim founded The Cantrell Company (TCC), focusing on multifamily brokerage. Later, in 2001, Mark, Tim, and Bobby McCulloch co-founded CMI, which has since grown into one of Texas' largest p...
Dec 03, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, host Dan Brisse dives deep into the world of multifamily real estate investing, uncovering its unique advantages as a hedge against economic fluctuations and a proven strategy for generating substantial passive income. Dan unpacks the impact of market cycles on property values, emphasizing the critical role of understanding these cycles to make strategic investment decisions. Listeners will gain actionable insights into boosting property value, efficien...
Nov 26, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Dylan Steman is a Senior Associate at Northmarq's Minneapolis office, specializing in sourcing and transacting multifamily investment sales throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Dylan joined Northmarq in 2023 after spending three years with MRG Realty Partners, where he was recognized as the brokerage's top producer in multifamily investment sales. Before transitioning to real estate, Dylan played professional hockey in the United States and Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Science in ...
Nov 19, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Jakob Andersen is an Executive Managing Director in Newmark's Multifamily Capital Markets division in Dallas, Texas. He joined Newmark in 2012, partnering in the Private Client Services division. Before this, he served as the Director of Real Estate at Archangel Capital Partners, a local senior living developer. His expertise in multifamily markets and real estate development has contributed to his recognition among the top commercial real estate brokers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. To get in ...
Nov 12, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse sits down with Tim Gertz, CPA, Tax Partner, and Wealth Strategist at Provision, to dive deep into the essential year-end tax strategies every real estate investor needs to know. Tim shares expert insights on proactive tax planning, maximizing capital gains efficiency, and leveraging bonus depreciation. Learn how to build a war chest of losses to offset future income, avoid common tax pitfalls, and be a better client to your CPA. Whether you'r...
Nov 05, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, host Dan Brisse explores the 18-year U.S. real estate cycle, a critical framework for investors seeking to make informed decisions. Based on economist Homer Hoyt’s research, Dan breaks down the four key phases—recovery, expansion, peak, and recession—and discusses where we currently stand in this historic cycle. Tune in to learn how multifamily real estate is positioned during this recovery phase, driven by key factors like Federal Reserve rate cuts, re...
Oct 29, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Marc is known for his listening and language mastery, which is why his clients regard him as a committed, trusted ally. Prior to founding a successful individual coaching practice, he managed a startup sales training and coaching company. At Ontocore Marc helps clients achieve remarkable results, including more than doubling top-line revenue, acquiring industry-best human resources, and creating inspiring cultures that increase team member retention. A committed, lifelong learner, Marc has worke...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 154
In this episode, Dan Brisse breaks down the complex world of Treasury yields and their crucial impact on real estate investing. We'll dive into 2024's market volatility, explore key economic reports like jobs data, CPI, and GDP, and examine how global events drive shifts in the debt market. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the game, Dan will help you understand how the 5- and 10-year Treasuries influence borrowing costs and investment timing. Stay ahead of market trends and gain the ...
Oct 15, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to multifamily syndications, it's crucial to partner with a trustworthy and capable general partner. In this episode, Dan and Mike dive into the key criteria for selecting the best general partnership team to maximize your investment success. Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and ...
Oct 08, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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