Real Estate Investor Podcast
Gary Lipsky
Tune in to the Real Estate Investor Podcast for best in class investing practices from real estate experts! Your host, Gary Lipsky, has more than 30 years of operations and management experience and over 20 years in real estate investing worth over $1/4 Billion. He talks to leading experts to discuss a wide range of subjects to educate investors on how to build legacy wealth and positively impact communities.
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Top 10 Real Estate Investor Podcast Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Real Estate Investor Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Real Estate Investor Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Real Estate Investor Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode #206: Development Deals with Andrew Brewer
Real Estate Investor Podcast
08/09/24 • 21 min
Conducting detailed research and having great relationships with municipalities, contractors, and investors is the best way to avoid hefty delays in development deals. Today's guest is Andrew Brewer, a stationary engineer-turned-commercial operator and developer, and the Founder of IronGall Investments. We begin today's conversation with Andrew's professional history before discovering how his stationary engineering background makes him a better investor today. Andrew then details all important considerations for investors who are keen on ground-up developments, and we discuss the roles of research and relationships in shortening delays within a project. To end, Andrew shares pearls of wisdom as he reflects on the hardest business lesson he's ever had to learn.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming IronGall's Founder, Andrew Brewer as he details his professional history.
- What a stationary engineer does, and how this makes Andrew a better investor.
- Important considerations for investors when entering a ground-up development.
- How comprehensive research and building good relationships help to shorten delays.
- Exploring one of the hardest lessons that Andrew has ever had to learn.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #180: Anthony Vigilante – Investing as a Busy Professional
Real Estate Investor Podcast
01/12/24 • 21 min
Do you want to get into real estate investing but are worried that you don’t have enough time to juggle your job, family, personal life, and investing? Then this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast is for you! Today we are joined by the incredible Anthony Vigilante to discuss investing as a busy professional. Anthony is a seasoned CTO, experienced real estate investor, and investor coach, and in this episode, he tells us all about his investment journey and his passion for mentoring other people. We delve into the importance of accepting investment failures and how we can avoid them before Anthony shares his opinions on investing podcasts. He even tells us what he has planned for the rest of the year. To find out how you can balance your W2 job, other projects, family vacations, and investments, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Anthony Vigilante and a brief overview of his background and career.
- How Anthony started investing in his 20s.
- Realizing that you’re not always going to ‘win’ in investing.
- Why Anthony loves podcasts and the potential dangers of one-sided investment stories.
- Anthony’s advice for investing in remote property.
- What our guest is working on in 2024.
- When Anthony developed his passion for mentoring and why it’s so important to him.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #235: Invest Smart Takeaways & Behind the Scenes with Joe Fang and Andy Huang
Real Estate Investor Podcast
06/13/25 • 28 min
The dust has barely settled on the Invest Smart Summit 2025, curated by Break of Day Capital, and today, fellow colleagues Andy Huang and Joe Fang join Gary to unpack everything that happened in our third major summit (after the first two focused on real estate and asset management). Andy begins the conversation by explaining why he was more excited about his own panel than others before Joe shares some love for Gary and Ryan Kennedy’s presentations. Then, we discuss key takeaways from the Beyond the High, Mastering Money, and Inside the Mind of a Passive Investor panels, and Andy explains the importance of Break of Day Capital’s commitment to reporting and transparency. We also discover from Gary’s three-summit experience what resonates the most with attending investors, and our three hosts dream of their ideal lineup for future summits. To end, we revisit our favorite speakers from 2025, why we believe that this was a successful and well-rounded event, what to look forward to in the next installment, and how to download all recordings of the Invest Smart Summit 2025.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Andy Huang explains why he was most excited about his own panel at the Invest Smart Summit.
- Joe Fang shares his appreciation for Ryan Kennedy and Gary’s presentations.
- Key takeaways from the Beyond the High panel which compared various investment paths.
- The power of Excel as seen the Mastering Money panel, moderated by Andy.
- Getting ‘Inside the Mind of a Passive Investor’, as moderated by Joe.
- Why Andy reveres Break of Day Capital for its consistent reporting and transparency.
- After three Invest Smart Summits, Gary explains what resonates most with attendees.
- Andy, Gary, and Joe discuss their dream panelists for future summits.
- Standout speakers from the Invest Smart Summit 2025.
- Gary’s protocol for prepping for interviews with people from different industries.
- How to get your Invest Smart Summit recordings and plug into the community.
- What to look forward to at the next summit!
- Gary’s studio debacle, and our final thoughts on this year’s successful, well-rounded summit.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Aleksey Chernobelskiy on LinkedIn
Episode #200: Looking Back on 200 Episodes!
Real Estate Investor Podcast
06/07/24 • 5 min
Join your host, Gary Lipsky, for the special 200th episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast! Over the past four years, we've featured amazing guests discussing a wide range of topics, including KPIs, disposition, downside protection, insurance, raising capital, business plan execution, construction management, exit plans, and much more. Our guests have included economists like Dr. Peter Linneman, lenders, lawyers, operators, and even a functional medicine practitioner because of his firm belief that health is wealth. We've also welcomed a former pro skater, a UFC fighter, a fireman, and men and women who have served our country. Tune in for this special episode featuring recaps and takeaways from the last four years of the podcast. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- What’s in stall for our special 200th episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast.
- Gary digs into some of the biggest takeaways from the podcast over the years.
- How the podcast has changed since its conception during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020.
- Lessons learned over the past four years.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #201: Understanding Cycles for Success with Michael Hananel
Real Estate Investor Podcast
06/14/24 • 26 min
Reading the markets and benefiting from both ups and downturns requires a ton of experience and vast knowledge of the real estate market. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and success in business operations and real estate management, today’s guest, Michael Hananel, is the perfect person to walk us through the cycles of success of real estate, so that you can make the most of your next property venture. Michael is the CEO of Strategic Growth Real Estate – a commercial real estate, brokerage, investment, and property management firm that he founded in Los Angeles in 2012 – and he begins by sharing all the details behind his decision to invest in Buffalo. Our conversation explores the possible future of real estate in America, what a financial crisis could mean for the market, how rates could be affected in the next five years, and what potential investors and owners should be considering before their next buy. To end, Michael identifies what makes a great property manager, how to find one for yourself, and the role of AI in the future of property management.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Michael Hananel’s professional background, and the work of Strategic Growth Real Estate.
- Why he was blown away when he began investing in Buffalo.
- Predicting the future of the real estate market, and Michael’s thoughts on rates.
- The characteristics of a great property management company, and how to find one.
- Understanding the role of AI in the future of property management.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #205: Brandon Burns 1031 Master Class
Real Estate Investor Podcast
08/02/24 • 39 min
Section 1031 in the tax code can be leveraged to your advantage when it comes to real estate investing and today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brandon Burns is here to give listeners a 1031 master class. Listening in, you’ll hear all about the power of the Section 1031 tax code in investing, what a 1031 scenario looks like, what could go wrong, how to select a qualified intermediary, and more! Brandon delves into the different kinds of 1031 exchanges before explaining what a reverse 1031 is and why it’s a safe option. Finally, our guest reminds listeners to educate themselves and plan in advance before getting themselves into any situation. To hear all this and so much more, be sure to tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Brandon Burns to the show.
- The power of the Section 1031 tax code in real estate investing.
- Brandon walks us through a 1031 scenario in multifamily.
- Some possible reasons 1031 exchanges don’t work out.
- The key qualities to look for in a qualified intermediary.
- A breakdown of the three different kinds of 1031 exchanges.
- Brandon explains what a reverse 1031 is.
- The tax burdens involved in buying property.
- A reminder to educate yourself on the rules before closing a deal.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Brandon Burns on Instagram
Vanguard 1031 Exchange
Vanguard 1031 Exchange Contact Number: 858-331-1031
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #207: John Casmon: How to Scale
Real Estate Investor Podcast
08/23/24 • 25 min
Are you ready to scale your real estate investments but feel unsure of how to take the next step? This is the episode for you! Joining us today to share his take on how to scale efficiently (and painlessly) is John Casmon, a former corporate marketing executive turned real estate entrepreneur. John is the founder of Casmon Capital Group, where he and his team help busy professionals invest in real estate without having to deal with the difficulties of being a landlord or flipper themselves. Tuning in, you’ll hear about John’s journey from corporate marketing executive to managing over $100 million in apartment investments and the challenges he had to overcome along the way. You’ll also find out how he took the leap into entrepreneurship, why you can’t scale without partnerships, and what you need to consider when building a reliable team you can trust. To hear all of John’s insights about how you can learn to think bigger, don’t miss this fascinating conversation!
Key Points From This Episode:
- John’s journey from corporate marketing to real estate.
- Utilizing partnerships and funds to scale investments.
- Reasons to surround yourself with like-minded individuals you can learn from.
- How to build a reliable team based on character and complementary skills.
- Ways to overcome fears and setbacks in real estate investing.
- How John’s involvement in a faulty flipping business reinforced his focus on multifamily.
- Advice for addressing “analysis paralysis” when investing.
- Why learning from your mistakes is essential in real estate.
- Branding and marketing insights from John’s corporate marketing background.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #211: Shane Thomas – Quality Asset Management
Real Estate Investor Podcast
10/04/24 • 22 min
Asset management requires constant forward-thinking to ensure long-term success. Today we are joined by the co-founder of Catalyst Equity Partners, Shane Thomas, to discuss quality asset management. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Shane’s business, why he decided to open an in-house construction business, the biggest asset management struggles at the moment, how he overcomes them, and more! We also dive into the importance of effective communication, playing the long game in asset management, and how Shane’s CPA background has contributed to his success. Plus, Shane shares valuable advice on hiring earlier in your asset management business. Press play now to catch it all!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Shane Thomas.
- A brief overview of his business, Catalyst Equity Partners.
- What inspired him to start CEP Construction.
- Shane’s biggest, and most recent, struggles with asset management.
- The importance of effective communication in good and bad times.
- Playing for the long game in asset management.
- How Shane’s CPA background helped him in property management.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #216: Multifamily Market Update with J Scott
Real Estate Investor Podcast
11/22/24 • 22 min
What’s the current state of the multifamily real estate market, and how can investors navigate today’s economic challenges? In this episode, we welcome J Scott, a partner at Bar Down Investments and an acclaimed real estate investor. He’s also the author of five books published by BiggerPockets and co-host of the very popular Drunk Real Estate Podcast. In our conversation, J delves into the impact of the recent interest rate cuts on mortgage and cap rates, explains trends in housing supply and demand, and examines how inflation and economic shifts are influencing multifamily properties. He also shares advice on overcoming rising expenses, navigating distressed debt opportunities, and avoiding common mistakes as a real estate investor. Join us to gain insights on managing multifamily investments in a rapidly evolving market with J Scott. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The influence of recent rate cuts on mortgage rates and the multifamily market.
- Cap rates and why current conditions create a buyer’s market.
- Navigating market volatility and why buying during downturns is a good strategy.
- Key economic indicators that J tracks to uncover industry trends.
- How inflation has capped rent growth while increasing operating costs.
- Perspectives on the most common mistakes real estate investors make.
- J’s advice: invest for the long term and avoid selling assets prematurely.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
BiggerPockets Books by J Scott
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Episode #212: Raising Capital with Ryan Miller
Real Estate Investor Podcast
10/11/24 • 21 min
What does it take to successfully raise capital and build lasting investor relationships? In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Miller; Founder and CEO of Pentium Capital Partners and host of the global top 2% podcast, Making Billions with Ryan Miller, who shares his 15 years of experience navigating the world of finance and capital raising. Ryan takes us through his journey from humble beginnings to managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, outlining his approach to leveraging reputation, relationships, and results. He offers actionable advice for getting started; including the importance of building a network using his Triple F rule, refining your pitch, and practicing generosity when networking. If you’re looking to elevate your fundraising game, this episode provides invaluable strategies for attracting investors and ensuring that deals come your way. To learn how to build a strong capital pipeline and achieve long-term success in real estate investing, don’t miss this inspiring conversation with visionary finance leader, Ryan Miller!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The story of how Ryan built his first venture capital portfolio and never looked back.
- Three Rs and Triple F: best practices for raising capital.
- Practical tips to help you find investors and refine your pitch.
- Common mistakes that many fundraisers make and how to avoid them.
- How joining boards and associations can boost your network and success.
- Key disciplines of capital raisers: never eat alone, always learn their story, and more.
- Why you must be willing to give in order to receive.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Making Billions with Ryan Miller Podcast
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
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FAQ
How many episodes does Real Estate Investor Podcast have?
Real Estate Investor Podcast currently has 235 episodes available.
What topics does Real Estate Investor Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Management, Real Estate, Entrepreneur, Investor, Investing, Money, Passive Income, Investment, Multifamily, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Real Estate Investor Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode #177: Andrew Westling – Current Lending Environment' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Real Estate Investor Podcast?
The average episode length on Real Estate Investor Podcast is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Real Estate Investor Podcast released?
Episodes of Real Estate Investor Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Real Estate Investor Podcast?
The first episode of Real Estate Investor Podcast was released on Jan 13, 2021.
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