What if you could spot the next 2008 before it wiped out your portfolio?

Most investors only focus on the deal in front of them. But the smartest LPs zoom out—understanding the bigger economic forces that can make or break their returns.

Recently on The Passive Income Playbook, featured on the Best Ever CRE network, Russell Gray, longtime co-host of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show and mentor to thousands of investors, shares how decades of lessons (and painful wipeouts) shaped his unique approach to macro-driven investing—so you can protect your capital and position yourself ahead of the curve.

In this episode:
✅ The lessons Russell learned from losing it all in 1987 and 2008
✅ Why gold is a “canary in the coal mine” for fragility in the credit markets
✅ How Trump’s policies could reshape Main Street vs. Wall Street investing
✅ Why income-based valuations beat equity-based valuations every time
✅ The three lenses every LP must apply: geography, demographics, and product niche

Russell also breaks down:
→ How to spot red flags in markets before operators admit them
→ Why over-leverage and personal guarantees are silent killers
→ His framework for evaluating long-term cycles and demand drivers

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been investing for decades, you’ll walk away with a sharper lens for making decisions.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Russell Gray: A Journey Into Real Estate
02:05 – How Past Experiences Shape Current Investing Philosophy
05:40 – Understanding Macro Trends: The Key to Smarter Investments
09:30 – The Impact of 2008: Lessons Learned and Future Insights
12:25 – Shifting Away from Wall Street: The Rise of Main Street Capitalism
15:40 – Crafting a Winning Investment Strategy: Locational Dynamics
18:15 – Evaluating Demand and Supply: Key Questions for Investors
22:00 – The Role of Demographics in Investment Decisions
27:30 – Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Investing
30:20 – The Power of Community: Building Investor Networks
34:45 – Understanding Asset Cycles: Insights for Long-Term Success
38:00 – Discerning Market Changes: Indicators for Future Growth
43:50 – Investing in Real Estate: Lessons from High-Level Investors
48:15 – Conclusion: Taking Control of Your Investment Journey