This Month In Real Estate Investing

August 2026 brings a housing market packed with shifting leverage, stubborn affordability, volatile mortgage rates, multifamily stress, builder incentives, and rising inventory, creating fresh opportunities for investors who understand financing, timing, and risk today nationwide.

This Month's News Items:

• Portable Mortgage Bill Targets Mortgage Lock-In
• Typical Home Still Requires Nearly $110K Income
• Mortgage Rates Fall After Weak Jobs Report
• Apartment Cap Rates Hit 11-Year High
• U.S. Housing Inventory Hits Highest Level Since 2019
• 61% of Investors Turn Negative on Multifamily
• Builder Confidence Remains Deeply Weak
• 7% Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Table
• Apartment Vacancy Falls to 4.5%
• Escaped Sheep Takes a Bus Through the Car Wash

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

Guests:

Melissa Dorman: https://sellerfinanceacademy.com/

Patrick Yepez: https://dreambigmarketingservices.com/

Nathan Turner: https://earnestinvesting.com/

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This special Best Of episode of This Month In Real Estate Investing revisits some of the show’s most revealing conversations about surviving a rapidly changing property market. The panel examines falling home sales, shrinking transaction volume, rising competition among agents, stubborn interest rates, and why many professionals who entered the industry expecting easy money may not last.

The conversation also explores property as an inflation hedge, rental income, seller financing, note investing, and the tradeoffs between appreciation and hands-off cash flow. From there, the panel looks at the future of experiential retail, the realities of working from home, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on property searches, management systems, and investor decision-making. Zillow, ChatGPT, mobile homes, data accuracy, regulation, and the danger of trusting AI-generated information all enter the discussion.

It’s a wide-ranging collection of honest opinions, market lessons, disagreements, predictions, and practical strategies for agents and investors trying to understand where the industry is going next.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

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June 2026 delivers a whirlwind of fraud investigations, AI breakthroughs, listing battles, downtown transformations, and trust issues as This Month In Real Estate Investing explores the forces reshaping investing and why verification may become every investor’s greatest competitive advantage.

- Real Estate Has a Trust Problem- Zillow vs. MRED and Compass- Predatory Contract-for-Deed Sales Trial- $100M Newport Beach Bank Fraud Case- AI Moves From Hype to Implementation- Fake Owners Sell San Diego Properties- Loudoun County Rental Scam Charges- Downtown Denver Recovery Struggles- AI Wealth Drives San Francisco Housing- AI Law Firm Wins Historic Court Case

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

Guests:Zach Thomas: https://hiraethventures.com/

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TMIREI May 2026 tackles Miami’s rising market, rental scams, investor fraud, AI listing photos, predatory contracts, luxury tax fights, and surveillance pricing concerns in one dramatic investor-focused conversation.

This Month's News Items:

• Miami Sales Rise For 7th Straight Month
• Dave Ramsey Says Real Estate Is Not Passive Income
• Mother Falls For Social Media Rental Scam
• Gurus Sentenced For $17 Million Ponzi Scheme
• New York Titan Sparks Tax-The-Rich Firestorm
• AI Home Listing Photos Raise Concerns
• Ex-Brooklyn Judge Accused Of Investor Scam
• Former Seattle Broker Sentenced For Fraud
• MV Realty Settlement Delivers Homeowner Relief
• Americans Support Ban On Surveillance Pricing

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

This month's guests:

• Paul Anderson: https://www.verticalfundingcapital.com/
• Caleb David: https://davidcommercial.com/
• Natalie Levkovitz: https://www.equallycraftedmanagement.com/

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We break down fraud risks, market shifts, AI disruption, and luxury housing trends, showing how investors can navigate a rapidly changing landscape filled with both opportunity and serious risk.

This Month's News Items:

• Agent Pleads Guilty in $11M Embezzlement Case
• Downtown LA Market Shift as Tenants Buy Buildings
• Real Estate Recovery Begins to Take Shape
• Cybercrime Hits $20.8B, Real Estate Fraud Rises
• AI Shopping Agents Set to Reshape Retail
• Antitrust Lawsuit Targets CoStar Data Monopoly
• Man Arrested in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
• Gary Keller Warns MLS Leaders
• Miami Luxury Boom Prices Out Buyers
• Robot Beats Half-Marathon Record, But Limits Remain

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

This month's guests:

• Dusten Hendrickson: https://mailboxmoneyre.com/
• Mitch Ginsberg: https://www.commloan.com/

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This month’s TMIREI episode breaks down rising fraud, shifting investor strategies, global conflict impacts, and new regulations shaping the housing market as 2026 unfolds with uncertainty and opportunity.

This Month's News Items:

• Los Angeles Woman Faces 24 Years in Prison for Real Estate Fraud
• War With Iran Raises Concerns for U.S. Housing Market
• Real Estate Investors Pull Back From Florida Markets
• Experts Say No Major Housing Market Crash Expected in 2026
• Kentucky Rental Scams Surge as Lawmakers Push Tougher Penalties
• Wealthy Buyers Flock to Charleston for Second Homes
• New FinCEN Rule Targets Residential Real Estate Transactions
• New Hampshire Developer Indicted in $3.8M Loan Fraud Case
• FBI Busts $17.4M Mortgage Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors
• Study Finds Ideal Coffee Intake May Lower Stress

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

This month's guests:

• Tim Baldwin: https://pmlawsolutions.com/
• Axel Meierhoefer: https://idealwealthgrower.com/
• Meg Epstein: https://www.casouthdevelopment.com/

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Fraud headlines, record luxury prices, rising defaults, and foreign capital flows collide in February 2026. TMIREI breaks down the shifting credit cycle, AI office fears, and liquidity pressure reshaping how disciplined investors approach buy-and-hold strategy today.

This Month's News Items:

• Private Clubs Replace Mall Anchors
• College Park Seeks $600K Back
• Urban Multifamily Fraud Risks Rise
• Foreign Capital Fuels U.S. Housing
• $5M Settlement in Property Scandal
• Hamptons Prices Hit Record High
• AI Fears Sink Property Stocks
• Texas Deed Fraud Scheme Exposed
• Broker Charged in $1.5M Home Fraud
• Real Estate Secondaries Hit $20B
• CPA Sentenced in $600K Fraud
• CMBS Defaults Accelerate
• China’s 120K-Cycle Water Battery

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

This month's guests:

• Matt Meredith: https://meridianlg.com/
• David S. Rose: https://usremholdings.com/
• Reza Motalebpour: https://ingwe.ca/

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January 2026 exposes a housing landscape defined by fraud, lawsuits, policy risk, buyer hesitation, and collapsing trust, forcing investors to rethink assumptions as pressure builds across every layer of the market.

This month's news items:

• Big Changes Coming to Real Estate in 2026
• Fort Worth Couple Pleads Guilty to $5M Fraud
• 2026 Real Estate Outlook
• San Diego Man Charged in Investment Fraud
• South Fulton Rental Scam Leaves Family Facing Eviction
• Trump TPS Cutoff Triggers Housing Risk
• Trump Targets Wall Street Housing
• Cincinnati Investment Group Charged in $50M Bank Fraud
• NYC Announces $2.1M Tenant Harassment Settlement
• Zillow Faces New Steering Lawsuit
• California Housing Crisis Drives Mass Exodus
• Homebuyers Backing Out at Record Pace
• Gen Z Cognitive Decline and Denmark’s Fix

Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.com

Guests:

• Sally Gimon: https://thetrustisyou.com/
• K. Trevor Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktrevorthompson/
• Jamie Finnen-Gratzer: https://theoptimalfinancialgroup.com/

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This Year in Real Estate Investing 2025 breaks down the policy shocks, capital shifts, cultural changes, and financial realities that quietly reset the housing market and forced investors to rethink risk, strategy, and long-term positioning.

This year's top news items:

• Tariffs Froze New Development
• CTA Compliance Rule Disappeared
• Institutions Chose Industrial
• Rent Control Drew a Line
• 1031 and Bonus Depreciation Survived
• California Repriced Insurance Risk
• Office Finally Broke
• Rate Cuts Lost Their Power
• Washington Pivoted to Supply
• Commission Collapse Never Happened
• Migration Quietly Shifted
• Recession-Proof Assets Failed

Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

• Paul Anderson: https://verticalfundingcapital.com/
• Joseph Bodek: https://www.realestatementoringusa.com/
• Claude Diamond: https://www.claudediamond.com/
• Alina Herman: https://www.ourtopagent.com/
• Domenic Danino: https://www.rent2ownhomesus.com/
• Gabrielle Simmons: https://dealmakersco.com/

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November brings a surge of chaos across markets as data centers expand, scams multiply, policies shift, and investors rethink their strategy. This month’s roundup reveals a landscape transforming faster than anyone expected.

This month's news items:

• Data Center Domination
• Scottsdale Fake Heirs Home Sale Scam
• Fannie Mae Kills Credit Wall
• Mamdani’s Landlord Government Blueprint
• Trump’s 50 Year Mortgage Shock
• California SB 79 Six Story Battlefields
• Oahu Deed Forgery Property Scam
• Richmond Hill Crypto Fraud Bust
• Rotting in Mold Corporate Neglect
• Investors Take Over America’s Heartland
• Toxic Los Angeles Investor Abandonment
• New Jersey 4.5 Million Mortgage Scam
• The Art Of Letting Go

Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

• Nathan Turner, https://earnestinvesting.com/
• Damion Lupo, https://damionlupo.com/

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October 2025 brought scandal, scams, and seismic shifts. From Vegas Ponzi schemes to Baltimore fraud and a nationwide rent freeze, TMIREI unpacks the chaos and the hidden opportunities driving the new investor reality.

This month's news items:

• Phony NYC Broker Runs $25K Rental Scam
• Texas Couple Busted for $1.6M Deed Fraud
• $19M Wire Fraud Exposes Mortgage Cyber Weakness
• Gov’t Shutdown Adds Uncertainty to Housing Market
• Billionaire’s Son Busted in $2M “Man Cave” Scam
• Investors Now One-Third of Homebuyers
• Nantucket Broker Fights Short-Term Rental Limits
• Memphis Women Claim Investor Took Their Money
• Baltimore’s $100M Fraud Ring Uncovered
• Vegas Lawyer Beasley’s $500M Ponzi Collapse
• Office-to-Co-Living Conversions in Phoenix
• Rent Growth Falls to 15-Year Low Nationwide
• Dave Ramsey Slams Millennials & Gen Z

Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

• Dave Foster, https://www.the1031investor.com/
• Patrick Grimes, https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/
• Fred Moskowitz, https://www.fredmoskowitz.com/

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September 2025 unleashes a storm of scams, lawsuits, billionaire empires, and bold reinvention across the industry. From fraud and title pirates to mega investors and rent control battles, this month’s TMIREI covers it all.

This month's news items:

• Indiana Men Sentenced Marfa Wire Fraud
• Mega Investors Snapping Up Properties
• Floral Park Attorney Guilty $1.7M Theft
• Calvin Harris $22.5M Fraud Accusation
• Title Pirates Targeting Vacant Properties
• NAR Antitrust Suit “Bled Realtors Dry”
• “Wolf of West Virginia” Fraud Sentencing
• Venice Woman Posed as Agent Scammed Couple
• AutoZone Repurposing Big Box Retailers
• Six Flags Real Estate Monetization Push
• Rent Control Debate Amid Housing Crisis
• Richest Billionaires in Real Estate

Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

James Michener: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrmichener/

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August 2025 delivers one of the most dramatic months yet; executive shootings, fraud schemes, lawsuits, deregulation, and collapsing confidence. TMIREI unpacks the chaos, showing how every headline shakes investor trust and reshapes tomorrow!

This month's news items:

- Texas Senate Approves Deed Fraud Bill

- Blackstone Exec Shot, Fund Fallout

- Milwaukee Businessman Charged With Investor Fraud

- U.S. Sues Developer Over Native Artifacts

- Energy Star Program Axed, CRE Fallout

- Trump Order Opens 401(k)s to Crypto & Real Estate

- Viral Agent Rant Blames Investors for Housing Crisis

- San Francisco Office Vacancies Drop, ‘Gold Rush’ Returns

- Shohei Ohtani, Agent Sued in Hawaii Project Dispute

- Ray Dalio Warns Against Real Estate in Current Economy

- Trump Revokes Biden Antitrust Order, Shifts Competition Policy

- DOGE Lease Cancellations Hit CRE Market Hard

- 11 Things You Shouldn't Use ChatGPT for, and Why You'll Regret It

(01:59) - James Brown Opens the Show and Introduces Guests

(03:53) - Dave Foster Shares Background and 1031 Exchange Focus

(05:00) - Scott Royal Smith Shares Legal and Investing Background

(06:16) - Texas Senate Approves Deed Fraud Bill

(10:33) - Manhattan Blackstone Executive Shooting Fallout

(20:27) - Milwaukee Investor Fraud Case Uncovered

(28:08) - U.S. Government Lawsuit Over Native American Artifacts

(33:58) - Accelerated Capital Advertising Break

(35:20) - Energy Star Program Elimination Debate

(48:10) - Trump Order Opens 401(k)s to Crypto and Property

(55:55) - Viral Agent Housing Crisis Rant Discussion

(1:14:35) - San Francisco Commercial Rebound and AI Surge

(1:27:49) - Shohei Ohtani Hawaii Development Lawsuit

(1:29:13) - Ray Dalio Warns Against Property Investing

(1:36:09) - Trump Revokes Biden Antitrust Order

(1:44:31) - DOGE Lease Cancellations Hit CRE Market

(1:52:06) - Fun News: 11 Things Not to Use ChatGPT For

(1:56:29) - Closing Remarks, Sponsor Thanks, and Guest Contact Info

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

Dave Foster: https://www.the1031investor.com/

Scott Royal Smith: https://royallegalsolutions.com/

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TMIREI dives into July’s seismic market events, from tax victories and broker defiance to massive fraud, floods, and innovation. Discover how investors can pivot fast to stay ahead and turn chaos into opportunity.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/this-month-in-real-estate-investing-july-2025-power-exodus-scandal-survival-and-scams/

(00:00) - Show Introduction and Opening Remarks

(00:32) - USREI Commercial Segment

(01:26) - UMN Audio Branding Segment

(01:40) - Host Introduction and Episode Overview

(03:25) - Guest Introduction: Paul Anderson

(04:00) - Guest Introduction: James Wang

(05:22) - News Discussion: Senate Tax Bill Wins

(10:58) - Debate Over NAR and Clear Cooperation

(21:56) - Detroit Lawsuit Against Blockchain Rental Firm

(30:24) - Regulation and Education in Crowdfunding

(33:51) - NYC Mayoral Candidate Promotes Communal Living

(41:02) - Policy Versus Politics Debate

(46:11) - Accelerated Capital Commercial Segment

(47:34) - California Exodus and Relocation Trends

(54:45) - Impact of Migration on Local Economies

(56:09) - Ponzi Scheme Charges for Flipping NJ

(01:00:31) - Jake Paul’s $39 Million Ranch Purchase

(01:06:55) - Universe Media Publishing Commercial Segment

(01:07:23) - Massachusetts Senior Housing Fire Risks

(01:15:48) - Devastating Texas Floods and Market Fallout

(01:23:44) - New Hampshire Developer Fraud Case

(01:28:03) - Fraud Impacts on Investor Confidence

(01:30:34) - Humanoid Robots Performing Medical Procedures

(01:37:02) - Robotics in Construction and Housing

(01:42:15) - Solutions for Housing Shortages and Affordability

(01:42:56) - Show Wrap-Up, Guest Contact Info, and Closing

This month's news items:- Senate Passes Tax Bill With Major Wins- Compass Refuses Clear Cooperation Rule- Detroit Sues Blockchain Rental Giant- NYC Candidate Pushes Communal Living- California Exodus Accelerates- Moguls Rally Behind Adams Amid Threats- NJ Investor Indicted in Multi-Million Scam- Jake Paul Buys Massive Georgia Ranch- Massachusetts Senior Housing Fire- Texas Floods Destroy Homes, Raise Risk- NH Developer Admits to Fraud, Abandons Projects- Robot Performs Medical Procedures Remotely

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

Hosted by James A. Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-303/

Guests:

Paul Anderson: https://verticalfundingcapital.com/

James Wang: https://reai.co/

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TMIREI June 2025 pulls back the curtain on mansion taxes, wholesaler regulations, blockchain fraud, and explosive lawsuits shaking the investing world.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/this-month-in-real-estate-investing-june-2025-mansion-mayhem-wholesale-wars-and-blockchain-betrayals/

• New Jersey Mansion Tax Hike Backlash
• NH Warns of Quit Claim Deed Fraud
• Florida Rental Scam Exposes Deepfakes
• Co-Living Rises as Global Trend
• Ohio Senate Passes Wholesaling Bill
• Cardone Slams Fed Over Housing Market
• California Sues Tycoon for Tenant Abuse
• NAR Fees Challenged in New Lawsuit
• Small Investors Dominate 59 Percent of Market
• Opendoor Settles $39M AI Misrepresentation Case
• Miami Woman Steals $1.6M in Fake Investment Scam
• Crypto Scams Shake Blockchain Housing Market
• FOPO Labeled Hidden Mental Epidemic

When Chaos Meets Capital: The Unfiltered Reality of June’s Market Shocks

This month, This Month In Real Estate Investing (TMIREI) delivers a scorching review of America’s investment battlefield.

Hosted by the ever-vigilant James A. Brown, the June 2025 episode unravels a head-spinning blend of headlines featuring legislative crackdowns, AI trickery, tech deceptions, tax hikes, and flat-out criminal fraud.

(00:00) - Show Introduction and Housekeeping

(01:26) - Platform Sponsorship Message

(01:41) - TMIREI Episode Kickoff and Guest Overview

(09:59) - New Jersey Mansion Tax Debate

(17:23) - Quit Claim Deed Fraud in New Hampshire

(20:42) - Deepfake Rental Scam in Florida

(31:17) - Co-Living as an Affordable Housing Solution

(39:57) - Wholesaling Legislation and Market Ethics

(46:33) - High Interest Rates and Market Impact

(50:50) - Lawsuit Targets Southern California Landlord

(58:00) - NAR Membership Lawsuit and Fee Controversy

(1:03:06) - Rise of Small Investors Nationwide

(1:10:40) - Opendoor Settles $39M AI Lawsuit

(1:17:00) - $1.6M Miami Real Estate Scam

(1:21:00) - Blockchain Failures and Crypto Scams in Housing

(1:32:45) - FOPO: The Fear That Paralyzes Progress

(1:36:45) - Show Wrap-Up and Guest Resources

Hosted by James A. Brown with guests Amresh Singh, Curt Moore, and Joel Miller

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From explosive fraud cases to billion-dollar developments and a looming recession, May’s TMIREI episode breaks down everything shaking the investor world, plus dramatic headlines from Missouri, Miami, Los Angeles, and beyond.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/this-month-in-real-estate-investing-may-2025-dominance-collapse-fraud-firestorms-powerplays/

(00:00) - Accelerated Capital Ad Read

(01:29) - TMIREI Intro Begins

(01:44) - Crystal Stranger Kicks Off as Guest Host

(04:34) - Tapan Trivedi Introduced and Shares Data Insights

(08:32) - Dave Seymour Discusses Transition From TV to Private Equity

(14:51) - News Item 1: Recession Red Alert Discussion

(23:56) - Market Fundamentals and Regional Recession Impact

(28:24) - Inflation, Risk, and Long-Term Investing Strategies

(34:47) - Mutual Funds, Retirement Planning, and Financial Education

(44:20) - News Item 2: Alexander Brothers Face New Charges

(46:47) - Dark Side of Wealth and Influence in Real Estate

(53:46) - News Item 3: Developer Admits $13M Investment Fraud

(58:53) - News Item 4: Missouri Eliminates Capital Gains Tax

(01:03:20) - Break: Accelerated Capital Ad

(01:04:43) - Insurance Prices and Market Affordability Issues

(01:12:29) - Localized Insurance Costs and Microdata Insights

(01:15:42) - News Item 5: Deed Fraud Scam Surges Nationwide

(01:22:04) - Real Estate Fraud Horror Stories Shared

(01:27:06) - News Item 6: LA Freezes Evictions and Rent Collections

(01:33:26) - Natural Disasters and Opportunistic Investing

(01:34:57) - News Item 7: $18M Oregon Fraud Case

(01:37:02) - News Item 8: Worst Places to Live in Florida in 2025

(01:41:38) - Break: Universe Media Publishing Ad

(01:42:40) - News Item 9: Miami’s $1.3B Saudi Mega-Project

(01:50:04) - News Item 10: New Law Targets Foreign Land Buyers

(01:58:39) - Final Thoughts and Guest Contact Info

(02:01:04) - Show Close and Financial Freedom Sign-Off

Hosted by Crystal Stranger with guests Dave Seymour and Tapan Trivedi

⁠Crystal Stranger⁠ — https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-stranger-jd-ea-ntpi-fellow-a574547/

⁠Dave Seymour — https://www.freedomventure.com/

Tapan Trivedi — https://wheretoinvest.io/

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This Month in Real Estate Investing, April 2025: This explosive April recap breaks down soaring tariffs, market collapses, fraud scandals, and hidden opportunities. If you're an investor who craves truth and timing, this month’s TMIREI delivers your survival guide.

This month's news items:

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Seattle Market Awakens with Spring Surge

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Trump Tariffs Threaten Housing Costs

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Broker Busted in $3M Fake Listings Scheme

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Co-Living Collapse Shakes Shared Housing

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FSBO Sellers Face Mixed Results

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FBI Warns of Rising Title Fraud

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Nate Paul Sentenced in Bank Fraud Case

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Florida Housing Market Crashes Hard

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U.S. Homes Sit Longest in Six Years

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Bloomington Targets Co-Living Zoning

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KC Realtor Indicted in $800K Scam

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Naftali Buys Manhattan Tower for $800M

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AI Study Reveals Claude's Moral Code

Hosted by James A. Brown with guests Atticus LeBlanc, Nathan Miller, Damarcus Mabery

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Atticus LeBlanc — https://www.padsplit.com

Nathan Miller — https://rentecdirect.com/

Damarcus Mabery — https://www.rocketflippingacademy.com/landing-page

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From tax hikes to billionaire warnings and nationwide scandals, March 2025 was wild for the market. This TMIREI episode breaks down all the drama, danger, and opportunity shaping your investing decisions right now.

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This Month’s News Items:

• Illinois Property Taxes Double In 2025
• Trump’s Canadian Tariffs
• Las Vegas Real Estate Mogul Federal Indictment
• Multifamily Compound At An Ugly Price
• Wells Fargo Sues JPMorgan Chase
• U.S. Real Estate Faces Nightmare Foreclosure Crisis
• Arizona Attorney General Sues Real Estate Operators
• Trump Return-to-Office Order Is Impacting the DC Real-Estate
• Billionaire Warns of Looming Real Estate ‘Catastrophe’
• Class Action Lawsuit Claims Kickback Scheme
• Larry Ellison Pours Millions Into Exclusive Palm Beach Enclave
• Real Estate World Fighting Over Secret Listings
• 11 Things Gen Z Thinks Are Status Symbols

(00:00) - Welcome to This Month In Real Estate Investing
(00:26) - Introducing the Guest Panel
(01:16) - Market Trends: Inventory and Foreclosures
(03:30) - Real Estate Investment Strategies in 2025
(07:12) - Regional Investing Insights
(11:45) - The Reality Behind Foreclosure Headlines
(15:20) - Interest Rates, Inflation, and Market Impact
(18:50) - Understanding Buyer and Seller Psychology
(21:33) - The Power of Private Capital and Community
(24:15) - “Flipping New York” Stories and Hard Money Realities
(28:42) - Making Money in Any Market
(30:30) - Government Role in Housing Supply Issues
(34:10) - Upcoming Projects and Personal Journeys
(37:20) - The Flip Side of Commercial Real Estate
(41:04) - Mental Health, Wellness, and Business Balance
(44:30) - Personal and Professional Motivation
(47:20) - Final Thoughts from the Panel
(49:12) - Exclusive Spotify Video Q&A Segment Promo
(50:00) - Outro and How to Connect With Guests

Host: James A. Brown

Visit the Legacy Wealth Collective

Guests: Crystal Stranger, Erik Oliver, and Mischa Zvegintzov

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Join us for another episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Month In Real Estate Investing⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosted by Denver, Colorado realtor and real estate investor James A. Brown with our revolving list of expert panelists in a monthly roundtable discussion about breaking news, technology, economics, culture, and strategy in the real estate investing industry.

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Real estate is spiraling—home sales plummet, fraud surges, and luxury buyers take over. From abductions to price-fixing, the housing market is more volatile than ever. Here’s what you need to know before making your next move.

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This Month’s News Items:

• U.S. Construction Hiring Hits 5-Year Low
• Real Estate Commissions Unchanged Post-NAR Rule Change
• Huntsville Realtor Abducted, 5 Arrest Warrants Issued
• D.C. Real Estate Hit by Federal Job Freeze, RTO Mandates
• Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Real Estate Empire
• Indianapolis Fraudster Sentenced for Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
• Senators Target Price-Setting Algorithms in New Bill
• Commercial Borrowing to Rise 16% in 2025
• Massive Home Delisting Surge Freezes Housing Market
• Woman Battles International Crime Ring Over Stolen Property
• Homebuilders Slash Prices Amid Sales Slump
• Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Booms as $10M+ Sales Soar
• 8 Morning Habits That Predict Lifelong Unhappiness

(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview

(03:40) - Guest Introductions and Backgrounds

(06:04) - US Construction Hiring and Market Dynamics

(09:21) - NAR Commission Rates and Flat Fee Models

(12:45) - Real Estate Agent Security and Safety Concerns

(23:50) - Federal Policies and Real Estate Market Impact

(35:08) - Kendrick Lamar’s Real Estate Portfolio

(46:47) - Real Estate Fraud and Scams

(55:44) - Algorithmic Collusion Act and Rent Control

(1:47:22) - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

This Month's Guests: Nathan Turner, Claude Diamond J.D., and Michael Stohler

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Join us for another episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Month In Real Estate Investing⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosted by Denver, Colorado realtor and real estate investor James A. Brown with our revolving list of expert panelists in a monthly roundtable discussion about breaking news, technology, economics, culture, and strategy in the real estate investing industry.

This is definitely the REI show you don't want to miss!

Follow and subscribe now to ⁠⁠⁠⁠United States Real Estate Investor⁠⁠⁠⁠ on all the socials and on your favorite podcast app.

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Wildfires, skyrocketing rents, and Wall Street’s verdict on overpriced homes—January 2025’s real estate market is making waves. Don’t miss this deep dive into the month’s biggest stories and strategies!

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This Month’s News Items

• Homeowners Have Death Grip On Properties With No Plans To Sell
• U.S. Rents Ended 2024 at Lowest Level in Three Years
• California Palisades Inferno
• 5-Year Real Estate Investing Forecast
• LA Renters Concerned Over Hikes As Wildfires Squeeze Market
• Newsom Cracks Down on Predatory Wildfire Investors
• Wall Street Thinks U.S. Homes Are Overpriced
• FTC Sues Greystar Over Falsely Advertised Rent Prices
• 6 Waterfront Cities That Are Becoming Unaffordable
• Elon Musk and Bret Baier Fueling the Hamptons-ification of DC
• Barron Trump Launching Luxury Real Estate Company
• Trump Issues Executive Order on Emergency Housing Price Relief
• 7 Phrases Self-Absorbed People Tend To Use

Guests: Frank Iglesias, Joseph Bodek, and Brian Rudderow

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Join us for another episode of ⁠⁠⁠This Month In Real Estate Investing⁠⁠⁠ hosted by Denver, Colorado realtor and real estate investor James A. Brown with our revolving list of expert panelists in a monthly roundtable discussion about breaking news, technology, economics, culture, and strategy in the real estate investing industry.

This is definitely the REI show you don't want to miss!

Follow and subscribe now to ⁠⁠⁠United States Real Estate Investor⁠⁠⁠ on all the socials and on your favorite podcast app.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thismonthinrealestateinvesting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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