What if real estate isn’t the destination at all. Maybe it’s just the vehicle that gets you to who you’re meant to be?

Alan Underwood walked through loss, identity collapse, and the brink… then rebuilt purpose one tiny action at a time. Today he’s developing ADU-based multifamily in San Diego, flying medical missions with Angel Flight West, and reminding all of us why the doors and dollars only matter if they serve a bigger why. This is the “un-podcast” episode about life, perspective, and the truth behind the highlight reel, and we promise you haven’t heard this one before.

What we cover:

• The moment everything breaks, and the first two words that pull him back

• From pink headbands to pilot wings: standing out, building brand, and creating connection

• Vision > vanity metrics: identity beyond “how many doors”

• Micro-habits that rebuild confidence (and why the goal must be too small to fail)

• Angel Flight West: purpose, perspective, and the ROI that actually matters

• ADUs in San Diego: turning single-family into multifamily (and a $50M pipeline)

• The Go-Giver playbook: leading with value to unlock partnerships and capital

• “Look good” vs. “be great”: the difference that changes everything

BOLD TRUTH: If your why isn’t bigger than your wins, your wins will break you.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstatePessimist/videos

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstatePessimist/videos

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30iW9NGVaPVqIBZqf8iNd5?si=aa41afe7b90b4315

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-estate-pessimist/id1785003692

🎧 Want more from Kristi? Hear how she’s helping locals become developers in their own communities by removing the gatekeeping.

→ Listen to the Local Real Estate Developer Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LocalRealEstateDeveloper/podcasts

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