Is 2026 a good time to buy real estate? Brandon and Greg don't sugarcoat it — the answer is yes, and they break down exactly why in this episode of High Stakes Deals.The Fed held rates again. No cuts. And if you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the perfect moment to buy, Brandon has a message for you: there is no perfect moment. There never was. The people who time the market are usually the ones who never get started.In this episode Brandon and Greg cover everything — from the current state of the economy and what the Fed's rate decision actually means for multifamily investors, to the mindset shift that separates people who build real wealth from people who keep waiting for better conditions.They also unpack one of the most underrated concepts in real estate: staying power. Multifamily isn't a spec game. You're not betting everything on selling at the right price on the right date. You buy right, you hold, and you let the asset pay for itself while the market does what markets do over time.Plus — Brandon shares his personal wellness routine that's been keeping him sharp: intermittent fasting, NAD shots, vitamin IV drips, red light therapy, cryo chambers, and yes — the sauna where apparently half of BCGK's deals get done.

What if you could fund real-estate deals using the bank’s money—without giving away equity or paying high interest?In this episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon LoCascio sits down with real-estate investor and credit specialist Eric Chen to break down how he uses business credit, 0% introductory financing, creative deal structures, and rental income to build his portfolio.Eric shares his journey from growing up in Taiwan to becoming an entrepreneur, scaling an Airbnb arbitrage business to 55 units, and developing a credit strategy that he says has given him access to hundreds of thousands of dollars in business funding.They discuss:• How credit stacking works• Why your credit profile matters more than the score alone• How Eric grew his available business credit to $300K–$400K• Common mistakes that damage credit history• Using authorized-user accounts to strengthen a credit profile• Funding property renovations with business credit• Refinancing a property to recover invested capital• Airbnb arbitrage and the shift toward luxury short-term rentals• Why Eric recommends buying an investment property before a primary residence• How wealthy investors use responsible debt to acquire income-producing assets• Why knowledge and execution matter more than access to moneySubscribe to High Stakes Deals for more honest conversations about real estate, entrepreneurship, business funding, investing, and building long-term wealth.Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, credit, legal, or investment advice. Credit products involve fees, eligibility requirements, and financial risk. Always review the terms and consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Are you throwing money at major apartment listing sites hoping for leads, only to find out they're sending those same leads straight to your competitors? In this episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg sit down with Caleb Bartlett from LeadStart Intelligence to dismantle traditional multifamily marketing tactics. Caleb breaks down the exact "funnel math" top operators use to convert high-intent Google searchers directly on their own websites—cutting acquisition costs and dramatically increasing conversions. Tune in to learn how to stop "spraying and praying" and start building a predictable, high-yield digital marketing pipeline.