AI is rapidly becoming an essential tool across industries, but for real estate and asset management, it’s no longer optional. In his fourth appearance on the podcast, Neal Bawa returns to deliver a powerful masterclass on AI in real estate. Neal is the CEO and Founder/Cofounder of Grocapitus, Multifamily University, and Mission10K. Known as “the Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” his insights have helped him build an asset portfolio nearing $1 billion. Neal begins by reintroducing himself before diving into best practices for using AI in real estate. He explains how ChatGPT supports his developments and investment strategies, why AI excels at recommendations and comparisons, and how machine learning can save both time and money. He also shares tips on making AI tools more effective in the workplace. You’ll learn why AI is indispensable for real estate professionals, how to leverage ChatGPT’s “deep research” feature, and how AI can identify potential vulnerabilities to avoid legal issues. Neal also reveals how he uses AI for market research and which data sets he inputs to get the best results from ChatGPT. Tune in to find out how AI is transforming real estate (and how you can stay ahead of the curve)!

Key Points From This Episode:

• AI in real estate, plus best practices for maximization.
• Why you should be using AI in everything you do.
• How Neal’s ChatGPT Absorption Metric informs new developments and investments.
• The joys of leaning on AI for recommendations and why it’s best for making comparisons.
• Ways to make AI fun and rewarding for everyone at work.
• Becoming an AI master, saving valuable time, and the power of “deep research.”
• How AI can help identify vulnerabilities in contracts and agreements, minimizing legal costs.
• The data sets Neal and his team feed ChatGPT to get the best results.
• How AI fuels his market research.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Neal Bawa on LinkedIn

Neal Bawa on Instagram

Neal Bawa on Facebook

Neal Bawa on YouTube

Grocapitus

Multifamily University

Mission10K

Episode 5: Marketing with Neal Bawa

Episode 116: Boosting Net Operating Income with PropTech with Neal Bawa

Episode 185: Neal Bawa – Less Distress

ChatGPT

Microsoft Teams

CoStar

RealPage

Yardi

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Hard assets are time-proven as one of the best ways to build sustaining wealth. Joining us today is Ben Reinberg, the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies and author of Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times. We begin with Ben’s background and journey into real estate before diving into what he thinks about the current state of the real estate market. Then, we discover the dangers of chasing big deals when you’re not yet ready to hold them, the roles of resilience, persistence, and self-care in profitable real estate investing, why you need to surround yourself with top talent, and how to go about it, and the way Ben and his team adopt AI at work. To end, we unpack the many lessons that can be found in Ben’s new book, and our guest reminds us why hard assets are the best investments if you’re trying to build wealth.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Ben Reinberg describes who he is and what he does.
• His thoughts on the current state of the real estate market and why we all need to be patient.
• The dangers of chasing big deals when you aren’t ready to hold them.
• Why resilience, persistence, and self-care are vital for real estate investing.
• How to attract amazing talent into your life and resource pool.
• The way Ben and his team lean on AI at work.
• Unpacking the lessons of his latest book, Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times.
• A reminder of why hard assets are the best way to build wealth.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ben Reinberg

Ben Reinberg on LinkedIn

Ben Reinberg on Instagram

Ben Reinberg on X

Ben Reinberg on Facebook

Ben Reinberg on YouTube

Ben Reinberg on TikTok

Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies

Alliance Academy

Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times

I Own It with Ben Reinberg

Invest Smart Summit

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

What does it mean to vet a real estate deal as a limited partner? In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast, host Gary Lipsky welcomes Aleksey Chernobelskiy, Principal at Centrio Capital Partners and Founder of GP-LP Match. Aleksey previously ran Store Capital’s lucrative real estate portfolio and underwriting team before shifting his focus to educating and advocating for limited partners (LPs). Through his daily posts, newsletter, and investing partner platform, he helps LPs avoid costly mistakes and spot opportunities others miss. During the conversation, Aleksey explains the difference between REITs and funds and how return profiles compare across REITs, funds, and syndications. Discover why the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) metric is flawed, Aleksey’s “three pillars” of LP investing, why investors should vet General Partners (GPs), and the biggest mistakes to avoid. Join Gary and Aleksey to learn why downside risk matters, what distorts deal projections, and why honesty, not perfection, builds investor trust. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Background about Aleksey and how he helps LPs evaluate real estate deals.
• Hear what got him interested in educating LPs to make better investment decisions.
• The difference between a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and a real estate fund.
• Find out how return profiles compare across REITs, funds, and syndications.
• Issues with the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) metric and why it should be avoided.
• Discover Aleksey’s “three pillars” of LP investing and what makes it effective.
• Learn why educating yourself (or sitting out) is better than gambling on a deal.
• Unpack the biggest and most common mistakes Aleksey sees from both GPs and LPs.
• How to approach capital calls and why your best investors are your existing ones.
• Explore what is often missing from investment decks and what to include instead.
• Aleksey’s key advice for LPs: study 100 deals and trust the reps.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Aleksey Chernobelskiy on LinkedIn

Aleksey Chernobelskiy on X

Centrio Capital Partners

GP-LP Match

Limited Partner (LP) Investing Lessons Newsletter

‘10 reasons why deal flow rules the world’

Invest Smart

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Open land rarely garners the same attention as developed properties due to their perceived value discrepancies. But as today’s guest, Kevin Bupp explains, there are many ways to generate significant income from open spaces like mobile home parks and parking lots. Kevin is a seasoned commercial real estate investor, a top podcast host, and author of The Cash Flow Investor, a practical step-by-step framework for creating financial freedom by investing in commercial real estate. Kevin begins our conversation by explaining who he is, what he does, and how he got into the world of real estate. Then, we discover what piqued his interest in mobile home parks, how he invested before stumbling upon this revenue stream, the challenges he’s overcome and lessons learned since and because of The Great Recession, and the importance of discipline and planning for the worst when entering new investments or developments. To end, we unpack parking lots and why this is a crucial business model to take note of, and we explore why seasoned real estate professionals appreciate the value of longer holds.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Kevin Bupp explains who he is, what he does, and how he got into real estate.
• Understanding what drew him to mobile home parks and how he invested before this venture.
• The lessons he learned from The Great Recession of 2008.
• Challenges he and his company have faced and ultimately, overcome.
• The power of discipline, planning for the worst, and being secure in real estate fundamentals.
• Parking lots: Why this relatively underexplored business model deserves a second look.
• How real estate experience reveals the value of longer holds.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kevin Bupp

Kevin Bupp on LinkedIn

Kevin Bupp on Instagram

Kevin Bupp on Facebook

Kevin Bupp on YouTube

The Cash Flow Investor

‘The Passive Investors Guide to Parking Lot Profits’

Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow | Mobile Home Park

Sunrise Capital Investors

Invest with Sunrise Capital Investors

Brian Spear on LinkedIn

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Uncertainty in the real estate market can create both risk and opportunity. Long-term success belongs to those who know how to navigate it wisely! In this episode, we welcome back investor, macroeconomics expert, and Director of Investor Relations at Break of Day Capital, Joseph Fang, to break down key market trends, interest rate predictions, and investment strategies that matter right now. Gary and Joe discuss their recent acquisition of Icon on Headley, the importance of strategic staffing and property synergies, and how macroeconomic forces (like tariffs and inflation) impact real estate. Joe also shares his insights on interest rate trends and why he believes rates will begin to drop in 2025. For a deeper understanding of market shifts and how to position yourself for success in an unpredictable economy, don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with Joe Fang!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Insight into a recent acquisition: Icon on Headley and its strategic benefits.
• How sister properties create cost savings and efficiency.
• The state of the multifamily real estate market and deal flow trends.
• Interest rate trends: why Joe predicts rates will drop in the second half of the year.
• The real impact of tariffs on real estate and material costs.
• Strategies for increasing NOI through operational efficiencies.
• Choosing the right type of financing and structuring deals effectively.
• Lessons from market volatility: avoiding overleveraging and maintaining liquidity.
• Why institutional investors are preparing to jump back into real estate.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Invest Smart: Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Is now the right time to invest in real estate, or are we on the verge of a market downturn? In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we sit down with seasoned investor Jeremy Roll to unpack the state of real estate investing in today's economic climate. Jeremy began investing in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to pursue financial freedom through passive income. He now manages a network of investors and is also a co-founder of For Investors By Investors (FiBi), where he shares his extensive knowledge of low-risk, predictable investment strategies. In our conversation, we discuss market cycles, risk management, and the strategies that have kept him ahead of economic downturns. He talks about the warning signs he saw in 2020, why it was an overheated market, and the dangerous reliance on floating-rate bridge loans. We explore the role of economic cycles, the impact of interest rates, and why sticking to a disciplined investment framework is crucial. We also delve into how multifamily construction trends might delay a recession, what asset classes have the most future potential, and much more. Join us to discover how passive investors should educate themselves, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate market uncertainty with Jeremy Roll. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Jeremy's background in corporate America before transitioning to full-time investing.
• He explains the early warning signs in real estate he noticed during the early 2020s.
• Unpack the current challenges in real estate investing and how he overcame them.
• Uncover the pros and cons of exiting deals early versus staying in the market longer.
• How money printing causes market distortions and how this impacted real estate.
• Learn about a set investment “box” and how to stick to a strategy despite market hype.
• Why investors should avoid deals that don’t fit a disciplined investment framework.
• Hear why his biggest win for the year was avoiding floating-rate bridge loan investments.
• Jeremy shares his outlook for real estate in 2025 and beyond.
• Explore the role of interest rates and the cautious approach to managing inflation.
• Acceleration of an economic slowdown due to government job cuts and policy changes.
• Find out about what asset classes to invest in and valuable resources for passive investors.
• Tools and strategies that help Jeremy be a better investor and to contact him.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jeremy Roll on LinkedIn

Jeremy Roll Email

FiBi Capital

Episode 96: Bullish or Bearish, with Jeremy Roll

Invest Smart

Calculated Risk Blog

ShadowStats

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

What separates top-performing real estate investors from those who struggle? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Taravella, an experienced real estate investor and asset manager with a background in accounting and corporate finance. Mike is the founder of Niche Holdings, where he manages millions of dollars in assets and provides third-party asset management consulting to optimize client portfolio performance. In our conversation, Mike shares his journey from corporate accounting to real estate and explains how he leveraged financial systems, automation, and AI tools to streamline asset management. We delve into the benefits of structured asset management practices and the concept of Net Promoter Scores. We uncover the power of secret shopping, the importance of financial oversight, and how to overcome CapEx mismanagement hurdles. Mike also unpacks 2024’s real estate market challenges, explores why high-impact KPIs are essential, and explains his approach to handling property managers. Join us to learn how to avoid common mistakes, streamline operations, and maximize portfolio performance in a rapidly shifting market with Mike Taravella! Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Mike transitioned from corporate accounting to real estate portfolio.
• Find out how AI can streamline financial reviews and reporting in real estate.
• Explore how Net Promoter Scores and tenant surveys reveal hidden property issues.
• Learn how to effectively communicate and work with property managers.
• Mike's method for tracking and monitoring assets and the power of secret shopping.
• Why consistent tracking and monitoring improves performance and accountability.
• Uncover the various challenges and trends in the asset management landscape.
• The biggest struggle he faced in 2024 and how he was able to overcome it.
• Hear how CapEx mismanagement can negatively impact investment returns.
• Fraud in property management and ways to prevent it.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Mike Taravella

Mike Taravella on LinkedIn

Mike Taravella on X

Mike Taravella on Instagram

Mike Taravella on YouTube

Niche Holdings

ChatGPT

Claude

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

What’s going to be good and bad for the economy in the next year? Dr. Peter Linneman is a renowned real estate expert and economist with nearly 45 years of experience, and he joins us today to share his keen insights into the current and future state of the US economy. Combining academic excellence from Wharton and the University of Chicago with a successful business career as Founding Principal of Linneman Associates, Dr. Linneman is an advisor to leading corporations and multiple published authors. Join us for an informative discussion and a fascinating growth forecast for the coming year in light of productivity, population growth, and geopolitical events. We also discuss tariffs and inflation, the impact of natural disasters on the housing market, and the potential of the build-to-rent market. Don’t miss today’s enriching conversation.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcome to leading economic expert and author of Real Estate Finance and Investments, Dr. Peter Linneman.
• Dr. Linneman’s thoughts on economic, real estate, and employment growth in 2025.
• How the economy has developed following the 2020 pandemic.
• Peter’s opinions on USAID and its impact in Africa.
• His predictions on how the price of single-family housing and apartments will change in the coming years.
• How tariffs will affect inflation.
• Advice for lenders on how to put their money to work.
• How the LA fires may affect the LA inventory market.
• His thoughts on where student housing is reliable.
• Insurance rates and expenses in the future.
• The build-to-rent market and how it affects the market.
• Peter’s thoughts on AI.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Peter Linneman on X

Peter Linneman on LinkedIn

SAM Elimu Charity
Linneman Associates

Real Estate Finance Textbook

The Great Age Reboot

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn