EP180 One Decision Away: How Commitment and Obsession Create Breakthroughs
Release Date: 06/24/2025
Episode 201 The $1.8 Trillion Real Estate Debt Wave and the Opportunity It Creates
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A massive shift is underway in commercial real estate, and the investors who understand it may be stepping into one of the best buying windows in more than a decade. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the $1.8 trillion commercial real estate debt wave coming due across 2025 and 2026, and why that refinancing pressure is forcing distressed sales across the market. He explains how owners who relied on floating rate debt are getting squeezed, why pricing is resetting, and how disciplined buyers are finding opportunities in assets that would have been...
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Episode 200: From $1,700 to a $1 Billion Exit: Bobby Castro’s Wealth Building Playbook
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What does it really take to build lasting wealth and create a family legacy? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse sits down with entrepreneur and investor Bobby Castro to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in Section 8 housing with a ninth grade education to building and selling a fintech company for over $1 billion. Bobby shares the mindset shifts that changed his life, the power of focus, and how he used real estate and compounding to turn success into long term passive income. They also discuss the current multifamily market, why experienced investors see...
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EP 199 Why “Save More Money” Is Bad Advice in 2026
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"Save more money" is one of the most common pieces of financial advice people hear. It sounds responsible and safe, but in today's economic environment relying on savings alone can quietly destroy wealth. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, former X games gold medalist and real estate investor Dan Brisse explains how inflation erodes purchasing power and why money sitting idle in a bank account can fall behind over time. He shares why high-income professionals often default to saving, why that strategy can fail in modern markets, and what smart investors focus on instead. ...
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EP 198 The Biggest Mistake People Make in Real Estate
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Most people think the biggest mistake in real estate is buying at the wrong time or picking the wrong market. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why the real danger is treating real estate like a side hustle instead of a business. He breaks down how accidental landlords destroy returns by underestimating expenses, ignoring reserves, mismanaging debt, and making emotional decisions. Dan also explains why thin margins get exposed in tougher cycles, how rising insurance, taxes, and interest rates impact cash flow, and why diversified multifamily portfolios are...
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EP 197 The Most Frustrating Things Tenants Do, And What it Teaches You About Real Estate
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Late rent. "Emergeny" maintenance calls that aren't emergencies. Damage that wasn't there before. Residents who go silent when you need answers and respond instantly when they want something - tenant frustrations are part of real estate. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the most common resident behaviors landlords deal with and explains what they actually teach you about operating real estate the right way. The problem usually isn't tenants. It's owners expecting tenenats to think like investors, then getting crushed when reality shows up. Dan...
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EP 196 The Biggest Mistakes I Made and What They Taught Me About Real Estate
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Most people only talk about their wins, but the lessons that actually shape long-term success usually come from mistakes. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse opens up about the biggest mistakes he made throughout his career and what they taught him about progress, alignment, and patience. Drawing from his background as a professional snowboarder and his experience as a real estate investor, Dan explains why rushing growth leads to setbacks, why misaligned decisions drain momentum, and why trying to force outcomes almost always backfires. He also shares how ignoring market...
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EP 195: Why Most Pro Athletes Go Broke, And Why Professionals Aren’t Far Behind
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Most people assume professional athletes are financially set for life, but the reality is that many go broke within just a few years of peak income. The same pattern plays out with doctors, executives, lawyers, and entrepreneurs — just on a slower timeline. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, former X Games gold medalist and real estate investor Dan Brisse explains why high income does not equal wealth and how lifestyle inflation, fragile cash flow, and poor asset decisions quietly destroy financial security. He shares the difference between earning money and building durable wealth,...
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EP 194 CapEx: Planning for the UnExpected
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CapEx doesn’t get the spotlight in multifamily investing, but it can make or break a deal. In this episode, Dan Brisse breaks down why capital expenditures are one of the biggest drivers of long-term performance — and one of the most common reasons deals fall apart. Dan explains how unexpected CapEx impacts cash flow, valuations, and investor returns, with real-world examples from older assets in markets like Dallas and Nashville. He also shares how disciplined operators plan for major systems, avoid costly deferred maintenance, and use CapEx strategically to protect NOI and long-term...
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EP193 - Interest Rates: The Silent Deal Maker or Breaker
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In this episode, Mike Roeder explains how interest rate changes impact property values, loan proceeds, cash flow, refinancing options, and investor returns. You’ll learn why strong markets can’t always offset higher borrowing costs, how cap rate expansion can erase millions in value even when income stays the same, and why many deals struggled over the past few years despite solid fundamentals. Mike also breaks down the risks of floating-rate debt, what went wrong with short-term financing at the top of the market, and why Granite Towers prioritizes fixed-rate debt and conservative...
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EP192 Federal Reserve Meetings: Why They Matter
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Every six weeks, the Federal Reserve meets — and the real estate market pays attention. In this episode, Dan Brisse breaks down why Fed meetings matter so much for multifamily investors and how interest rate decisions directly impact borrowing costs, property values, and deal activity. Dan explains how rising rates affect debt service, cap rates, and refinancing risk, with real-world examples from today’s multifamily market. He also dives into investor psychology, why markets react to the Fed’s tone as much as its actions, and what data points investors should watch to anticipate what...
info_outlineIn this powerful solo episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares the life-altering moments that shaped his journey—from going all-in on snowboarding to building financial freedom through real estate. He dives into the critical decisions, the power of desperation, and the massive action required to create real change. With personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Dan shows how one bold move can shift your entire trajectory.
He also explores the concept of identity—how the way you see yourself shapes the results you create—and why obsessing over your dreams beats fearing failure. Whether you're at a crossroads or striving for more, this episode will challenge you to recommit, sharpen your focus, and design a life worth living.
Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse, visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact