In today’s episode, Dan Brisse dives deep into the key leadership principles you need to create your desired outcomes, especially as you navigate the unique challenges in today’s economy. Drawing on over a decade of real estate experience, Dan shares actionable insights that apply not just to real estate investing but to any arena of life. Whether you’re leading a team, managing assets, or pursuing personal growth, the wisdom in this episode will help you rise above uncertainty and achieve succe...
Sep 24, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Matt Hince brings over 20 years of leadership experience from his time in the Air Force, specializing in cyber mission teams. As a training supervisor, he has played a pivotal role in developing the next generation of cyber professionals. Recognized for his expertise in leading red team drills and conducting tabletop exercises, Matt has provided crucial real-world simulations to enhance cybersecurity readiness. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Russian and French from Texas A&M University, as ...
Sep 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this episode of the Keeping It Real Estate Show, co-host Mike Roeder breaks down the latest on CMBS delinquencies and the surge in commercial real estate foreclosures. With delinquency rates rising over 5% and foreclosures rising to levels not seen in nearly a decade, Mike explores the key drivers behind this trend, including high interest rates and the slow return of workers to offices. Learn how these distressed properties are creating unique investment opportunities and what savvy investor...
Sep 10, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Last week, Mike and Dan attended Limitless Expo 2024. Many of the top minds in finance and real estate were present, sharing strategies to build wealth during uncertain times. Tune in to hear Mike's top takeaways from this event! Visit www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/invest to join our email list and stay updated on our latest investment opportunities. Thanks for listening! Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through m...
Sep 03, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Randy Smith, Founder of Impact Equity, has revolutionized passive real estate investing since June 2022. Under his guidance, the firm has directed over 100 investors to allocate more than $8.1 million across 16 opportunities with four operators. Randy’s shift from single-family rentals to multifamily syndications has equipped him with unique insights, allowing him to identify strong investment opportunities across 25 different ventures with 11 operators. With 25 years of experience in business d...
Aug 27, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Kyle Schlangen began investing in commercial real estate in 2006 in the Midwest market and has since acquired assets nationwide. Since then, Kyle's company has gone full cycle on 15+ investments and continues to purchase assets. Tune in to hear about Kyle's approach to finding great NNN lease investments. 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 To...
Aug 20, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Welcome back to Keeping it Real Estate! In this episode, we're diving into the latest real estate market trends and insights for August 2024. With a 97% chance of Federal Reserve rate cuts on the horizon, we'll discuss how this could impact your investments and why the Fed's success in curbing inflation signals a positive economic outlook. We’ll also break down key market metrics: delinquency rates, multifamily opportunities, and the shifting preferences towards renting, especially in high-deman...
Aug 13, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Steve Csobaji has been in the Pension and Retirement Plan industry since 2000. He holds a B.A. from Denison University, a master’s degree in management from Marymount University, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University. His career includes roles at T. Rowe Price, PNC Bank, Charles Schwab Retirement Plan Services, TIAA, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, where he managed various Employer Benefit Plans. Steve has advised clients at all levels, from ...
Aug 06, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Jonathan Greene is a thought leader in real estate investing, hosting the fast-growing podcast, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. With over 30 years of experience, he is a lifelong investor, on-market team leader, luxury agent, and certified life and real estate coach. He organizes monthly investor meetups and runs Streamlined Properties, a single-member LLC sourcing off-market deals across the country. His team, brokered by ΓEA⅃, helps buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisi...
Jul 30, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 142
We're excited to bring you a rerun of one of our insightful episodes featuring Tim, a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in public accounting, working with diverse market groups. Tim earned both his undergraduate and Master's degrees in Accountancy from Arizona State University, where he specialized in accounting, tax, and business information systems. His prior experience includes a decade with local CPA firms in Arizona and North Carolina, providing tax planning and consult...
Jul 23, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Welcome back to Keeping it Real Estate! In this episode with Mike Roeder, we explore how AI is revolutionizing the real estate industry, based on key insights from the AI in Real Estate conference in New York City. Discover the top five takeaways, including the importance of cybersecurity, leveraging third-party AI tools, and using AI to solve problems, automate tasks, and enhance tenant experiences. Learn about cutting-edge tools like Happyco, Elise AI, Placer.ai, and Swarmalytics, and how they...
Jul 16, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Welcome back to another episode of Keeping it Real Estate with your host Dan Brisse! If you are considering investing in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, this episode is a must-listen. We dive deep into the economic foundations, job growth, population trends, and the landlord-friendly laws that make DFW an ideal market for multifamily investments. Get the latest insights from Costar and recent census reports, and learn how we at Granite Towers Equity Group are navigating this dynamic market. Di...
Jul 09, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Doug Newell is a recognized leader in the application of predictive AI in real estate, boasting decades of experience in machine learning and AI integration within the real estate industry. He has spearheaded numerous initiatives in real estate technology that have yielded significant operational improvements, supported by a strong track record of successful projects and collaborations with industry leaders. Doug's expertise lies in predictive analytics in real estate, enhancing operational effi...
Jul 02, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In this episode, we dive into the pressing question: "Did Real Estate Hit Rock Bottom?" Join us as Dan Brisse, managing partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, shares his expert analysis on the current state of the real estate market. Dan will explore the economic factors influencing the market, assess whether we've reached the bottom, and provide strategic insights for investors navigating these uncertain times. Tune in to today's episode with Dan Brisse! Dan is a general partner in over 2,800 ...
Jun 25, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Mike Roeder, managing partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, dives into the intricacies of the Nashville Multifamily Market, providing a comprehensive overview of its current economic landscape, the dynamics of supply and demand, and strategic insights into deal underwriting. This discussion equips real estate investors with invaluable principles to navigate and succeed in this dynamic market environment. Tune in to today's episode with Mike! Mike transitioned from single-family investments to ...
Jun 18, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Mike Roeder, managing partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, discusses the 6 Most Important Principles That You Can Use to Guide Your Decision-Making to Ensure Success in Your Real Estate Investing Career. Tune in to today's episode with Mike! Mike transitioned from single-family investments to multifamily in 2015. Today, he is a general partner in over 2,800 units and over $350,000,000 of assets. He is the co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group, a real estate private equity firm. Click here...
Jun 11, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Brady McDonald is the CEO of Barefoot Land Co., an award-winning real estate investment and development firm known for generating wealth through strategic, cash-flowing, and recession-resistant self-storage facilities. Beyond self-storage, Brady has led his team through hundreds of successful real estate deals, including flips, multi-family conversions, 10+ unit BRRRs, land development, and new construction multi-family projects. With a proven track record of raising and profitably returning ove...
Jun 04, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Craig Siegel, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author of 'The Reinvention Formula,' is a global keynote speaker, coach and Advisor, TEDx speaker, and host of The CLS Experience podcast. Endorsed by luminaries like Jim Kwik and Ed Mylett, Craig, a 7-time marathoner, left his Wall Street job during the pandemic to pursue his true purpose. His mastery, energy, and inspirational impact have made CLS one of the most engaging communities globally. Craig focuses on removing limiting belie...
May 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Tim Murphy is a highly successful real estate investor, developer, and the visionary behind Value Driven Investor, a community dedicated to helping others achieve financial freedom and live life on their terms. With a strong background in real estate, Tim has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming an infill developer, tearing down houses, remodeling, and engaging in new construction projects. Drawing from his own experiences, including the loss of his brother and his daughter's battle...
May 21, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Rob Beardsley is the founder of Lone Star Capital which has acquired over $500M of multifamily real estate. He has sold over 20,000 copies of his two best-selling books on commercial real estate, speaks at real estate conferences nationwide, and hosts the capital spotlight podcast. To get in touch with Rob, reach out to him on this website: https://www.lscre.com/ Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily r...
May 14, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Neal Bawa is CEO / Founder at UGro and Grocapitus, two commercial real estate investment companies. Neal’s companies use cutting-edge real estate analytics technology to source and acquire OR build large commercial properties across the U.S. Current portfolio is over 4,800 units, with an AUM value (upon completion) of over $1 Billion. To get in touch with Neal, reach out to him on this website: https://multifamilyu.com/ Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, hel...
May 07, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Nick Fluellen, the Executive Managing Director of Marcus & Millichap, has been a multifamily agent since 2004, closing over 592 transactions totaling more than $5.1 Billion. He leverages the firm’s platform and industry connections to optimize returns for clients, holding a CCIM designation and a master's in Land Economics and Real Estate from Texas A&M, along with being a licensed broker. Fluellen's achievements include eleven National Achievement Awards and recognition as a "Power Brok...
Apr 30, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Craig is the Director of Business Development at Lone Star Capital, which has acquired over $500M of multifamily real estate. He has a passion for sharing his enthusiasm for multifamily investing and serving Lone Star's investors. Prior to joining Lone Star Capital, Craig spent 7 years in the real estate sales industry and sold over 100 homes. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Urban and Regional Development. To get in touch with Craig, reach out to him on this website:...
Apr 23, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Whitney is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, a national real estate investment firm based in the Carolinas. She stumbled into real estate in 2002, learning from both success and setbacks. Today, she hosts the Passive Investing Made Simple YouTube Show and Podcast, sharing her wealth creation strategies with over 2,000 investors. With a portfolio valued at over $1.3 billion, Whitney oversees 3,300+ multifamily units, 6,600+ self-storage units, 17 car washes, and 153 hote...
Apr 16, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Drew Breneman, founder of Breneman Capital, is a seasoned investor specializing in multifamily properties with a data-driven strategy. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in high school, Drew saved earnings from an internet business to acquire his first rental property at just 19. With a diverse investment portfolio across various markets and asset classes, Drew has amassed over $250 million in property acquisitions as a key GP, achieving impressive returns and executing successful refinances. ...
Apr 09, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Marshal Nathe is a multifaceted professional hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, with a diverse background spanning football, education, law, and real estate entrepreneurship. His journey started with a successful football career at ASU, leveraging his skills to secure an MBA. However, realizing the limitations of traditional paths, Marshal ventured into real estate, initially facing challenges but ultimately thriving in the industry. Transitioning from football to real estate entrepreneurship, Marsh...
Apr 02, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Devin DiNofa is a versatile professional based in New Jersey, excelling as a high-performance coach, real estate agent, and successful business owner. Through his company, Harvest Performance Coaching, founded in 2018, Devin offers impactful coaching programs and workshops focused on mindset, productivity, and business strategies, guiding clients to transformative breakthroughs. His Combine Method is renowned for empowering individuals to cultivate the habits and skills necessary for personal an...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Jason Wright is a digital marketing automation expert with a proven track record in platforms like ActiveCampaign. As the author of "The Backward Route To Forward Progress," he offers transformative insights for overcoming obstacles. With over five years as an ActiveCampaign Certified Consultant, Jason has crafted 500+ sales funnels and been featured on 84+ podcasts. His entrepreneurial journey includes building a company to $125k+ in monthly revenue. Jason's innovative approach extends to a uni...
Mar 19, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the 8 pillars of asset management. Dan Brisse, Managing Partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, has over a decade of experience in Real Estate Investment. In this episode, he shares the fundamental knowledge that you need to be successful in asset management. 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, Mik...
Mar 12, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the 8 pillars of asset management. Dan Brisse, Managing Partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, has over a decade of experience in Real Estate Investment. In this episode, he shares the fundamental knowledge that you need to be successful in asset management. 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, Mik...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 122
