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Real Estate Lowdown
Welcome to Real Estate Lowdown, the ultimate podcast that will transform the way you think about real estate investing. I'm your host, Bill Bymel, CEO of First Lien Capital and author of the bestselling book, Win Win Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Investing in the Secondary Mortgage Market.
Real Estate Lowdown is not your typical scripted podcast. We're all about unscripted, engaging, and informative conversations that will leave you hungry for more. Join me as I sit down with savvy, seasoned professionals and industry leaders who share their practical principles, mindset mastery, creative applications, and the latest market trends of real estate investing, with a specialty focus on distressed mortgage note investing.
Prepare to be blown away by our incredible guests who will generously share their tried-and-true real estate investing strategies. As a fund manager and real estate investor with decades of active experience under my belt, I'll also be sharing my insider expertise and personal stories. Together, we'll equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and creativity you need to thrive in this dynamic industry.
Whether a budding beginner or a real estate mogul, we've got you covered. We'll deconstruct and demystify the complexities while covering every subject real estate investors need to know. From the fundamentals to the advanced, we'll help you carve your distinct niche in the industry, build a legacy of generational wealth, and make a valuable impact in society. And trust me, we'll have a blast along the way!
Learn more at https://missionmatters.com/author/bill-bymel/
Episodes
150 episodes
The Dirt Whisperer Exposes Foundation Repair Secrets: How Soil Science Can Save You Thousands with Bob Brown
Bob Brown, affectionately known as the Dirt Whisperer, brings 35 years of dirt expertise and experience to our latest episode, unmasking the foundation repair industry with his candid insights, as he reveals the hidden complexities of soil and ...
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Episode 150
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21:19
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Coffee with Bill: Adapting to Chaos and Embracing Change to Thrive in a Dynamic World with Bill Bymel
Join me to sit and savor another - relentlessly candid - Coffee with Bill discussion as we unravel the pressing issues and potential turning points that define our current economic landscape.Each morning as I savor my first cup of coffe...
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Episode 149
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21:03
Transforming Oilfield Expertise and Energy Economics into Real Estate Wealth with Casey Gregersen
Casey Gregersen, Founder and CEO of Bighorn Capital Fund, real estate investor and engineer, shares his remarkable journey from the football field to the oil fields, and eventually into the world of real estate. From an unexpected journey into ...
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Episode 148
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36:52
Heartbreak to Homekeys: How One Father's Tragedy is Revolutionizing Homeless Recovery with Chris Occhipinti
After the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a son to a drunk driving accident, Chris Occhipinti, the visionary founder of Homeless to Home Ownership, transformed his grief into a mission to help others find stability and purpose. J...
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Episode 147
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28:12
Reimagining PropTech: the Real Estate CRM Solving Investment Fragmentation with Sharad Mehta
In this captivating episode, I sit down with Sharad Mehta, CEO and founder of REsimpli, the cloud-based system that makes real estate investing more efficient by automating tasks and managing business more efficiently. What began as a personal ...
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Episode 146
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27:49
Boom, Bust, and Beyond: An Insider's Caution on Florida's Red-Hot Market with Attorney Bishoy Habib
In this thought-provoking discussion on the Real Estate Lowdown, Tampa Bay attorney Bishoy Habib gives a comprehensive analysis as he takes us on a journey through Florida's dynamic property market. From analyzing the pandemic-fuel...
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Episode 145
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28:04
Coffee with Bill: Navigating New Realities - the Personal and Professional Storms that Make Us Resilient with Bill Bymel
As I sip my morning chocolate espresso, thanks to my favorite coffee purveyor, Nespresso, I want to share some thoughts on our industry, the economy, and the personal journey that's brought us all to this moment.I just returned from spe...
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Episode 144
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17:53
Cracking the Insurance Code: Insider Strategies for Real Estate Investment Protection with Scott Phillips
In this insider episode of the Real Estate Lowdown, Scott Phillips, Senior VP of SES, a leading insurance solutions provider for the real estate sector pulls back the curtain on the often misunderstood world of property insurance in today's vol...
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Episode 143
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39:22
Market Mastery: Real Estate Investing Through Economic Cycles with Charles Carillo
Join us for this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown as veteran multifamily investor, Charles Carillo, Managing Partner at Harborside Partners, pulls back the curtain on his 18-year journey in real estate investing. From weathering ...
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Episode 142
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22:11
A Contrarian Investor's Guide to Finding Deals When Others See Decline with Zihao Wang
Unlock the secrets of Southern California's real estate market with investor Zihao Wang, Founder & CEO of Motiva Holdings, who shares how he defies conventional wisdom to achieve remarkable success. We learn about his journey f...
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Episode 141
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25:06
Smart Development: Unlocking Value in Overlooked Properties with Luis Belmonte
From fixing fences on his father's ranch to shaping urban landscapes, Luis Belmonte, principal at Seven Hills Properties, chronicles his unlikely path to real estate development. Drawing from his Irish-Italian roots and decades of experience, L...
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Episode 140
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31:09
Land of Opportunity: Turning Empty Lots into a Real Estate Riches with Jack Bosch
German immigrant Jack Bosch, Co-Founder of Orbit Investments and “Land Profit Generator”, turned his American dream into reality. In this episode, Jack shares his journey of becoming a thriving real estate entrepreneur alongside his wife Michel...
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Episode 139
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34:56
The Money Multiplier Method: Transform Your Debt into Long-Term Wealth with Brent Kesler
From drowning in nearly a million dollars of debt to mastering financial independence, Brent Kesler's journey from chiropractor to wealth-building strategist and educator will transform how you think about money. Despite his initia...
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Episode 138
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45:45
AI Meets Loan Trading: How Language Models Are Creating Near-Perfect Matches for Buyers and Sellers with Ofer Shapira
Discover how former bankruptcy attorney, Ofer Shapira, is revolutionizing the loan trading industry with a groundbreaking AI-driven platform. Join us as we uncover the journey that led Ofer from the legal field to becoming a tech innovator, foc...
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Episode 137
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27:44
Inside Reverse Mortgages: From Local Markets to National Portfolio Management with Christian Etienne
Enjoy this unique conversation with Christian Etienne, a seasoned expert in the real estate and reverse mortgage world. Recognized as an industry expert, Christian and his teams have managed and liquidated more than 80,000 real estate assets na...
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Episode 136
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19:33
The Art of Transforming Empty Lots into Vibrant Homes and Communities with Darcy Marler
In this episode of Real Estate Lowdown you'll hear the journey of Darcy Marler, a seasoned real estate developer and educator, who traded his IT career in South America for a life of building innovation in Canada - transforming empty lots into ...
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Episode 135
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26:50
Coffee with Bill: 2025 Great Real Estate Reset that Rewrites the Rules with Bill Bymel
Welcome to 2025 friends! You know these Coffee with Bill chats are always straight talk, and as I sit here with my steaming cup of Nespresso Bianco Forte, I can't help but feel both excited and contemplative about what's in store for all of us ...
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Episode 134
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24:53
Building a Better Market: the Challenges and Innovative Solutions to Investing with Integrity with Ron McMahan
Ron McMahan, Founder & CEO of Foundation Specialty Finance, as well as experienced principal investor, fund manager and loan originator, is sharing lessons learned on ethical challenges and innovative solutions from over two decades in the ...
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Episode 133
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31:24
How the Personalized Predictive Power of AI is Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate with Alex Goldovsky
Alex Goldovsky, the visionary founder and CEO of ProTitleUSA, joins us for a fascinating conversation about the sweeping changes AI is bringing to the real estate and finance sectors. Learn the inside secrets of how Alex has transformed his bus...
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Episode 132
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44:18
Resilience, Thriving and Wealth Building - Single-Family Beginnings to Multifamily Success with Mike Morawski
Buckle up for an intriguing adventure through three decades of real estate evolution with Mike Morawski – a true maverick who transformed from a local residential agent to Chief Investment Officer of a successful multi family hedgefund....
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Episode 131
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26:21
Sisu's Cutting Edge Real Estate Management Platform that's Empowering Team Performance with Brian Charlesworth
Discover the Finnish-inspired technology that's revolutionizing real estate, with our guest, Brian Charlesworth, co-creator of Sisu, a real estate analytics and transaction management software that's empowering real estate teams and brokerages ...
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Episode 130
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29:19
REAL TidBits Series: Market Landscape Influences - a Century of Florida Real Estate
This episode is a quick masterclass for anyone interested in understanding market dynamics and the socio-economic forces that shape housing landscapes. Through personal anecdotes and historical reflections, we explore how past patt...
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Episode 129
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24:50
Coffee with Bill: Decoding the Dynamics of European and Middle Eastern Markets
Grab your coffee and join me for an adventure across continents to focus on the rich historical and cultural landscapes of Europe and the Middle East, understanding how diverse traditions, historical contexts, and cultural nuances shape busines...
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Episode 128
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25:11
Uncovering the Unique Advantages of the Flex Industrial Frontier with Jeremy Friedman
Step inside the innovative world of Stoic Equity Partners, a firm dedicated to acquiring and managing multi-tenant value-add flex industrial properties across the Southeast. In this episode, we dive deep into the significance of these unique co...
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Episode 127
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24:35
Profit with Purpose: How Housing on Merit is Rewriting the Affordable Housing Playbook with Jaymie Beckett
Step into the real estate world where profit meets purpose and affordable housing innovation with Jaymie Beckett, CEO of Housing on Merit, a Los Angeles, CA nonprofit organization that partners in developing affordable housing and building comm...
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Episode 126
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22:46