House of Horrors: The Legal Podcast For Real Estate Investors
Are you a real estate investor who wants to make sure your investments are a blessing not a curse?
The House of Horrors Podcast can help you protect your properties without losing your sanity. Learn from lawyer and landlord, Bonnie Galam, as she breaks down real estate horror stories so you can avoid them and to help you build a solid foundation for your portfolio.
In her straightforward way, Bonnie offers a mix of actionable steps to help you grow and tough love she knows you need to hear to check yourself before you wreck yourself.
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House of Horrors: The Legal Podcast For Real Estate Investors
97. Development Disaster with Katie Neason
A condo fire, stolen plywood, and insurance headaches this episode dives into the real-life horror stories behind small-scale development with Katie Neason. We talk about how she’s building a better Bryan, Texas while dodging disasters most investors never see coming. If you're thinking about stepping into development or scaling smart, this is a must-listen.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- Why skipping an insurance claim might save you long-term headaches and cash
- How material theft, rising rates, and construction chaos wrecked a development timeline
- Why aligning your project with city goals is the smartest move investors miss
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⌚ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Meet Katie Niss: Small-Scale Developer in Bryan, TX
03:15 Condo Fire Horror Story
08:30 Insurance Considerations After Property Damage
12:20 Transition from Low-Income Rentals to Development
16:40 Challenges in Development: Material Theft and Shortages
22:10 Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Projects
25:00 Implementing Site Security Measures
28:15 Building Relationships with Local Authorities
30:45 Aligning Development Projects with Community Needs
34:20 Book Recommendation: Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez
36:10 Closing Thoughts and Where to Connect with Katie
DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of House of Horrors are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney
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