257: Navigating Economic Shifts and Strategic Investments with Alastair MacDonald
Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re honored to host Alastair J. Macdonald, a renowned advisor to entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Alastair is a TEDx speaker and the owner of Parallax Strategic Advisors, where he provides economic, social, market, and financial forecasts to private equity, hedge funds, and endowments globally. He’s also the editor […]
Why Many CRE Deals Are Delayed Until Late 2025 and Beyond

Many investors are asking about the timing of exits for commercial real estate (CRE) deals funded in 2022 and earlier. Originally, these deals were underwritten with a 3-5 year exit strategy, and some are now approaching their expected exit timelines.
The FED’s Path Forward: Rate Cuts, Economic Outlook, and the Impact on Housing and Debt

The Federal Reserve (FED) cut rates by 50 basis points in September—great news! However, as always, they struck a cautious tone, emphasizing that the fight against inflation is not yet over. The FED reiterated that their actions will continue to be data-driven in the coming months. They’ve also outlined a base-case scenario of two more […]
244: Mastering Real Estate Investment and Financial Leadership with Christina Suter
Welcome to our latest episode. Today, we’re thrilled to have Christina Suter, a highly successful real estate investor with a portfolio exceeding $40 million and ownership of over 350 doors. She co-authored the book “You Got This!” on Real Estate Investing Success. As the founder of FIBI Pasadena, she fosters collaboration among 3,500 members. Christina […]
240: Real Estate and Taxes: Smart Strategies for Success with Larry Pendleton
Welcome to our latest episode. Today, we’re excited to host Larry Pendleton, a seasoned CPA and strategist with nearly two decades of experience in tax strategies for investors. Larry is the senior partner at PC Financial Services, where he has helped hundreds of investors across the U.S. save thousands of dollars in taxes and build […]
236: Episode Title: Today’s Real Estate Market with Paul Moore: Insights from a Seasoned Investor
Welcome to our latest episode. Today, we’re thrilled to have Paul Moore, author, BiggerPockets expert, and Founder/Managing Partner of Wellings Capital. With an engineering degree and an MBA from Ohio State, Paul co-founded and strategically sold a staffing firm before shifting to real estate in 1999. His journey includes over 85 investments and exits, appearances […]
231: Market Shifts and Investment Approaches for 2024 with Matthew Burk
Welcome to our latest episode. Today, we are thrilled to welcome Matthew Burk, CEO of Fairway America and Chairman of its affiliate, Verivest. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate finance, having founded Fairway Financial Services in 1992 and authored the seminal book on capital raising for middle market real estate […]
228: Navigating Investments in a Booming Housing Market with Marck De Lautour
Welcome to another episode! Today, it is our pleasure to welcome back our good friend, Marck De Lautour. Marck is a New Zealand-born real estate investor who has built a successful real estate company, buying and selling 150 to 200 homes per year and managing 600 houses. Marck’s expertise in the turnkey real estate model […]
221: Strategic Stability: Investing Wisely in Volatile Markets – Lane Kawaoka
Welcome to a new episode! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Lane Kawaoka, a best-selling author, real estate syndicator, and podcaster at TheWealthElevator.com, to share his wealth of knowledge with us. With over 12 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Civil/Industrial Engineer, Lane made the bold decision to transition from engineering to full-time investing, ultimately […]
218: Navigating Debt, Business Cycles, and Economic Waters with Frances Newton Stacy
Welcome to another enlightening episode featuring Frances Newton Stacy, Director of Strategy at Optimal Capital. With a robust background in broadcasting and a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts, Frances brings a unique perspective to the table. Having accurately predicted the stock market crash of 2007 and deftly navigated the subsequent downturn, Frances’s insights are […]