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We show working professionals and busy people how to invest in real estate as a side hustle or a full-time business. We interview guests who have successfully started real estate businesses part-time and have turned them into full-time enterprises, or have generated passive income for themselves. This show will also demonstrate how to invest in real estate with low or no money. You will learn how to achieve success in various niches within real estate, including wholesaling, fix and flip, BRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance), and syndicating commercial real estate.

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How Cameron Hastings Built a Real Estate Side Hustle While Working as an Architect Part 2

July 24, 2026 • Eric Lindsey • Season 1

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In this episode, Cameron shares insights on real estate investing, focusing on niche strategies like small retail centers, market analysis, and partnership dynamics. Learn how to navigate market cycles, funding options, and build a successful real estate business.

keywords

Real estate investing, retail centers, market analysis, partnership, funding, syndications, property management

key topics

Niche real estate strategies: small retail centersMarket analysis and timing in real estateFunding options: debt, equity, partnershipsRisk management with anchor tenants and property typesMarket cycles and interest rate impactsPartnerships and local market expertiseProperty improvements and perception managementReturn targets and cap rate analysis

takeaways

Focus on properties with clear value-add opportunities that are not distressed.Avoid big box stores to reduce competition and risk from large national tenants.Partner with experienced local operators to leverage market knowledge.Use a mix of debt and equity tailored to each deal's needs.Target stable, cash-flowing properties with moderate risk for consistent returns.

Mastering Small Retail Centers: A Niche StrategyHow to Navigate Market Cycles in Real Estate

sound bites

"Focus on properties with clear value-add opportunities.""Avoid big box stores to reduce risk.""Partner with local market experts."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to real estate side hustles and market focus

01:00 Criteria for selecting value-add retail properties

01:56 Risk management and market cycle considerations

02:49 Why avoid big box retail centers

03:46 Market focus: Southern California and Dallas

05:08 Partnering with local market experts

06:04 Impact of interest rates on property values

07:58 Recent transaction overview and property details