Episode 208 - Why Inflation Is Crushing Savers (And Rewarding Investors)
Release Date: 05/12/2026
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Keeping It Real-Estate Show
Selling an investment property is only half the battle. What you do next could have a much bigger impact on your long-term wealth. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down how a 1031 Exchange works, why so many investors make costly decisions under tight IRS deadlines, and how experienced investors use the strategy to preserve capital, defer taxes, and build long-term passive income. You'll learn the critical 45-day and 180-day deadlines, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and why many investors are moving away from active property management into professionally managed...
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Commercial real estate may be entering one of its most important buying windows in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why falling commercial property prices are creating new opportunities for disciplined investors. Using recent market data, he breaks down how higher interest rates are forcing sellers to adjust their expectations—and why that's beginning to create attractive entry points for buyers. Dan discusses the gap between buyers and sellers, why today's market looks very different from 2021, and how patience, strong underwriting, and disciplined...
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Everyone is focused on the latest jobs report—but the bigger economic story may be the shrinking number of workers in America. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why hundreds of thousands of people leaving the labor force could signal a much larger demographic shift. He explores how retiring baby boomers, slowing immigration, and the rise of AI and automation are reshaping the workforce—and why these trends matter for real estate investors. Dan also explains how labor shortages can drive wages, construction costs, and inflation higher, potentially making new...
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Episode 216 - Why Fixed Debt Matters More Than Ever in Real Estate
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Higher interest rates have changed the rules of commercial real estate—and hoping for rate cuts is no longer a strategy. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance is forcing investors to rethink their approach. He explains why low-leverage, fixed-rate debt has become one of the most important tools for protecting capital, avoiding catastrophic losses, and surviving volatile market cycles. Dan also shares firsthand lessons from Granite Towers, discussing how disciplined underwriting, sticking to proven investment criteria, and...
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Episode 215 - Why Commercial Real Estate May Be Entering a Major Buying Window
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Commercial real estate prices are finally adjusting—and for disciplined investors, that could create one of the best buying opportunities we've seen in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why higher interest rates are forcing commercial property values to reset and how the gap between buyers and sellers is finally beginning to close. He explains why today's market is fundamentally different from the peak of 2021 and why patient investors are starting to see opportunities that simply didn't exist a few years ago. Dan also discusses the importance of buying...
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Episode 214 - Why Economic Chaos Creates Real Estate Opportunity
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Looking back at one of our earlier episodes, Dan Brisse breaks down how periods of economic uncertainty can create some of the greatest opportunities in multifamily real estate. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan discusses how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and market volatility expose weak debt structures while creating opportunities for disciplined investors. He explains the difference between temporary market volatility and permanent loss, why institutional investors often become more active during periods of uncertainty, and how distressed assets can emerge...
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Episode 213 - How Energy Prices Impact Real Estate Investing
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Energy prices affect far more than the cost of gas—they influence inflation, interest rates, construction costs, and ultimately real estate values. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the recent Middle East ceasefire framework and why investors should be paying attention to its impact on energy markets. He explains how oil prices ripple through the economy, affecting everything from construction materials and renovation budgets to consumer spending and multifamily operations. Dan also discusses the relationship between energy prices, inflation, and interest...
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Episode 212 - Why Economic Chaos Creates Real Estate Opportunities
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When markets become uncertain, most investors retreat. The smartest investors start paying attention. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why economic chaos often creates the best opportunities in multifamily real estate. He breaks down how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, distressed sellers, and market volatility are reshaping the investment landscape—and why institutional investors often become more aggressive during these periods. Dan discusses the difference between volatility and permanent loss, the dangers of overleveraged debt, and the...
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Episode 211 - Why Economic Chaos Creates Massive Real Estate Opportunity
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Episode 210 - The 2026 Real Estate Opportunity Explained
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The real estate market is shifting and with it comes one of the most unique buying opportunities in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares a full breakdown of today’s market and why 2026 may represent one of the most opportunistic windows for investors. Drawing from years of experience and hundreds of millions in assets under management, he explains what’s really happening beneath the surface. Dan dives into the two biggest drivers of real estate success: timing and location. He explains how the market cycle from the 2020–2021 peak to the current wave of...
info_outlineInflation isn’t temporary—and it’s changing the financial game for everyone.
In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why rising inflation is eroding the purchasing power of W-2 earners and why saving money alone may no longer be enough. He explains how the gap between income growth and inflation is quietly squeezing lifestyles over time.
Dan also shares how inflation impacts savers versus investors, why fixed-rate debt can become a major advantage, and how real estate acts as a hedge by adjusting income through rent increases. From personal stories to practical strategies, he highlights why owning hard assets may be one of the most important financial decisions in today’s environment.
If you want to understand how inflation affects your money—and how to position yourself on the right side of it—this episode breaks it down clearly.
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