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.

Can real estate still build wealth in 2026? Should you wait to invest? And what financial lessons should kids be learning that schools never teach?In this episode of the High Stakes Deals Podcast, Brandon LoCasio is joined by his son, Chenzo, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, parenting, and building long-term wealth through real estate.The conversation also dives into today's real estate market, why Brandon is continuing to invest in multifamily properties despite economic uncertainty, and how networking has led to real business opportunities through the Deals & Dollars community.In this episode:How Chenzo started his first business at six years oldWhy financial literacy should begin in childhoodThe three-step wealth formula: Make It. Keep It. Multiply It.Is now the right time to invest in multifamily real estate?A first look at the upcoming High Stakes Deals Inner Circle mentorship programWhether you're an experienced investor, a parent looking to teach your kids about money, or someone trying to build financial freedom, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world experience.

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.

What does it really take to scale a business, grow a real estate portfolio, build a brand, and still have a life? In this episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon, Greg, and Kory pull back the curtain on what’s happening behind the scenes as the company enters its next phase of growth.

From expanding their multifamily portfolio and launching a new coaching program to building content at scale and embracing AI, they discuss the opportunities, challenges, and mindset shifts required to keep moving forward.

The conversation covers everything from raising millions for real estate deals, hiring the right people, and overcoming growth plateaus to AI's impact on business, family life as an entrepreneur, and even dreams of private jets and reality TV shows.Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, content creator, or someone trying to build something bigger than yourself, this episode is packed with insights on scaling, leadership, and staying ahead of the curve.

In This Episode:

The biggest challenges of scaling a business

Why delegation is harder than it looks

The launch of the SCORE investing framework

Building the High Stakes Deals Inner Circle

Real estate opportunities in today's market

How AI is transforming business operations

Entrepreneurship, family life, and finding balance

Future plans for the podcast, events, and content

Private jets, reality TV, and thinking bigger

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Brandon and Greg sit down with Spencer Weinberg, founder of Home Offer Direct, for a raw and real conversation about what it actually takes to do high-volume deal finding in today's market. Spencer broke onto the scene closing 40 deals a month out of a rental car during COVID — just him, a laptop, and a phone that never stopped ringing. Now at 31, he's done 600+ deals and is rewriting the playbook on how to scale smart, not just fast.In this episode, Spencer opens up about the costly lesson of growing too big too fast. He breaks down how his team structures deals, why they don't hold inventory past two days, and what's really driving the Orange County and LA markets right now.They also get into Spencer's next move — launching a fund to replace expensive transactional lenders and keep more money in-house — and why he believes the real unlock for any entrepreneur is learning to let go.If you're building a real estate business and wondering why being busier isn't making you richer, this episode is for you.

Adam Brawer joins Brandon and Greg to talk about his transition from Hollywood film producer to luxury real estate agent in Los Angeles.

They dive into the current state of the entertainment industry, why movie studios are struggling, how streaming changed the business forever, and the story behind a major film project that collapsed during the Amber Heard controversy.

Adam also shares how he built his real estate career from the ground up, his approach to sales and storytelling, and where he believes the LA real estate market is heading next.

From Hollywood deals to high-end listings, this episode is full of lessons on reinvention, resilience, and closing high-stakes deals.

In today's episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg sit down with Emanuele Ponzo — CEO and owner of Crateful Catering, and an immigrant from Italy who built a thriving business from the ground up in the United States.They break down the sales tactics and client-first mindset that have driven Emanuele's success, how to identify the real problems your customers are facing and position yourself as the solution, and why sometimes the most important business move you can make is unplugging from the noise and getting locked in. The conversation also gets into what it really takes to immigrate to a new country, find your footing, and turn ambition into a scalable operation — and the bigger-picture thinking that separates business owners who plateau from those who grow.