Glen Sutherland - The Deal That Changed My Life
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Glen Sutherland - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we sit down with Glenn Sutherland, host of Canadian Investing in the U.S., to break down one of the most unexpected and life-changing real estate deals of his career. Glenn shares a true story from his early investing days that proves real estate doesn’t always go according to plan—but when managed correctly, even the worst situations can turn into massive opportunities. From buying a $20,000 rental property in Ohio, to earning $1,400/month in rent, to having the property burn to the ground...
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Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 with Patrick Grimes - #260
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Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 with Patrick Grimes - #260 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin (Hard Money Bankers) and Ian Horowitz (Equity Warehouse) sit down with Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery, to break down the Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 and how investors can build true financial security through diversification. Patrick shares his journey from a high-paid engineering career into alternative investing, including lessons learned from market cycles, leverage, and early real estate mistakes. The conversation dives...
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Mitchell England - The Deal That Changed My Life
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Mitchell England - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome Mitchell England back in the studio for another powerful conversation—this time breaking down the single deal that completely transformed his life, both financially and mentally. If you haven’t checked out Mitchell’s first episode with us yet, make sure to go back and watch it. Ian and I learned a ton about mobile home park investing, capital raising, and the mindset shifts required to scale in real estate—and Mitchell delivers even more value in this follow-up. 🔥 The Deal:...
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Why Smart Real Estate Investors Start with Short-Term Loans (and End with Long-Term Cash Flowing Properties)
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Why Smart Real Estate Investors Start with Short-Term Loans (and End with Long-Term Cash Flowing Properties) In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, we break down one of the most effective wealth-building strategies in real estate investing: using short-term financing to acquire properties and exiting into long-term, cash-flowing debt. We explore the three primary exit strategies every real estate investor should understand—selling, paying off a property in cash, or refinancing into permanent debt—and why refinancing into long-term institutional financing is often the smartest...
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Don’t Buy That Fix & Flip House Until You Watch This First. The Next 20 Minutes Could Save You Thousands Of Dollars.
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Don’t Buy That Fix & Flip House Until You Watch This First. The Next 20 Minutes Could Save You Thousands Of Dollars. Thinking about flipping your first house—or your next one? Before you make any moves, you need to hear this guide from Jason of Hard Money Bankers. With experience funding over 4,000 flips since 2007, Jason shares actionable tips to help first-time and experienced flippers avoid common pitfalls and save thousands of dollars. In this episode of Real Estate Reserve, you’ll learn: How to determine realistic profit margins and avoid overpaying for a property Why...
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How One Hotel Investment Outperformed Years Of Multi-Family Investing with Mike Stohler - #259
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How One Hotel Investment Outperformed Years Of Multi-Family Investing with Mike Stohler - #259 n this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Mike Stohler joins Jason and Ian to break down how one hotel investment outperformed years of multifamily investing—and why he now syndicates hotels across the U.S. and even internationally. Mike shares his journey from small-town Indiana to the Navy, to failing his first real estate deals “pre-Google,” to building a portfolio of 1,500 multifamily units, and ultimately discovering an unexpected asset class that completely changed his...
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Real Estate Investors Need This. How to automate all of your leads asap - #258
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Real Estate Investors Need This. How to automate all of your leads asap - #258 If you're a real estate investor drowning in leads, losing deals in your inbox, or still trying to manage everything with spreadsheets and sticky notes — this episode is your turning point. 🚀 Jason & Ian break down exactly how they’ve automated their entire lead flow using Go High Level — from cold inbound leads to booked appointments and closed deals. After months of testing, failing, rebuilding and finally mastering the platform, they’re sharing the full system so you can plug it into your investing...
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After Repair Value Mistakes Suck The Profits Out Of Every Good Deal- How To Not Let This Happen To You
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After Repair Value Mistakes Suck The Profits Out Of Every Good Deal- How To Not Let This Happen To You Unlock the REAL After Repair Value (ARV) and Stop Losing Profit on Your Flips! In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason Balin from Hard Money Bankers breaks down the #1 mistake real estate investors make when determining ARV—and how to avoid letting it destroy your margins. With 19+ years of lending experience, 4,000+ funded projects, and 20+ loans each month, Jason shares the exact framework he uses to analyze after repair value the right way. Whether you're flipping your...
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Joe Downs - The Deal That Changed My Life
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Joe Downs - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason Balin of Hard Money Bankers and Ian Horowitz of Equity Warehouse welcome back Joe Downs from Bellrose Group for The Deal That Changed My Life. Joe dives deep into a distressed debt portfolio acquisition that reshaped his investing strategy — a $115 million UPB deal involving 2,500 second-lien residential loans. He breaks down how his team saw opportunity where banks saw risk, leveraging “emotional equity” to create value and long-term impact. You’ll learn: 🏦 How to identify...
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Would You Rather Wholesale, Stabilize to Sell or Long Term Hold This Deal - #257
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Would You Rather Wholesale, Stabilize to Sell or Long Term Hold This Deal - #257 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian break down a real multimillion-dollar deal they were recently presented with — and debate the big question every investor faces: 👉 Should you wholesale it, stabilize and sell, or hold long-term? They walk through the full case study — from how the opportunity came about, to the financing terms, equity structure, and potential returns. You’ll hear their real-time underwriting process and thought-out strategies on raising capital, analyzing...
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In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome back Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett shares two powerful stories—one about a life-changing real estate deal that gave his family the freedom to start a new chapter in Florida, and another about a missed opportunity that shaped his mission to help others avoid costly mistakes with capital gains taxes.
From a record-breaking property sale to the heartbreaking story of an investor who lost everything, Brett explains how these experiences inspired him to create strategies that unlock wealth, preserve families, and provide financial freedom.
If you’re a real estate investor, business owner, or entrepreneur facing a big exit, you’ll want to hear Brett’s insights on deferred sales trusts, capital gains strategies, and why having the right plan can make or break your financial future.
🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:
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The real estate deal that changed Brett’s life and funded his family’s next chapter
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A cautionary tale of a $50M portfolio lost to poor tax planning
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Why capital gains tax solutions are critical for investors
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How deferred sales trusts can protect wealth and multiply impact
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Practical lessons for entrepreneurs, investors, and families
📍 Connect with Brett Swarts:
Website: BrettSwarts.com
Capital Gains Tax Solutions: CapitalGainsTaxSolutions.com
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