As one year ends and another begins, it's the perfect moment to take stock and consider the forces shaping the economy … and your investments in the year ahead.

In this episode recorded live at the New Orleans Investment Conference, Robert Helms sits down with Lawrence Lepard, Danielle DiMartino-Booth, and Rick Rule to get their perspective on where things stand as 2026 gets underway, and what may be coming next. From the future of money to gold and silver, bitcoin, real estate, and beyond, these interviews dig into the forces that could shape your investments in the year ahead.

Settle in and listen for interesting insights, fresh angles, and investor-focused ideas you won't find in the daily headlines.

Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.

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In the game of life, every move has a tax story. As an investor, knowing how to play it smart can have a real impact on how quickly and effectively you expand your portfolio.

In this episode, seasoned real estate investor Scott Saunders joins Robert to talk about some of the ways we're taxed, the unique tax advantages of real estate, and strategies that can unlock government incentives to reduce, defer, or even eliminate your tax liability.

Then Jason Hartman shares a new housing model that addresses real-world needs while appealing to investors looking for higher cash flow, consistent demand, and efficient use of space. Listen in to explore ideas to help maximize both what you earn and what you keep.

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Some investors thrive by managing every detail themselves, while others prefer a more passive approach, and many find success somewhere in between. Knowing where you fit on that spectrum can make all the difference in your investing journey.

In this episode, we explore both sides of the coin with a multifamily investor who has firsthand experience in active and passive roles. He shares how he got started, the lessons he's learned from successes and challenges, and practical tips for finding the right partners and creating alignment around shared goals.

Then, in the Market Spotlight, Robert offers guidance on goal-setting, asking the tough questions, and clarifying what success truly looks like for you.

Come along for a discussion packed with real-world insights to help you make intentional decisions in both investing and life.

Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.

Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com