On this episode of the Never Lose a Deal podcast, host Lorillia Brown-Phillips is joined by real estate investor, author, and top industry podcaster Rod Khleif.
With experience buying over 2,000 properties and founding 30+ businesses, Rod shares the raw truth about what it takes to navigate real estate market cycles, overcome devastating setbacks, and capitalize on today's massive market shifts. I
n this episode, you'll learn: The 2008 Crash & Recovery: How Rod lost $50 million during the 2008 downturn, the expensive mistake of cross-collateralization, and how he rebuilt his real estate empire from the ground up.
Mindset & Identity: Why success in real estate is 80–90% psychology and mindset, and why you should never let a temporary business setback define your personal identity.
Navigating the 2026 Real Estate Market: How rising interest rates, shifting expense ratios (up to 60%), and heavy absorption impact apartment operators—and where smart money is finding distressed opportunities. T
he Power of Exponential Value-Add: Simple adjustments to Net Operating Income (NOI) that dramatically boost commercial property valuations. Emerging Opportunities in Senior Housing: Why the upcoming "Silver Tsunami" makes assisted living facilities one of the most compelling real estate moves right now.
Learn more about Rod Khleif:
✅Website: www.rodkhleif.com
✅Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif
✅Connect: https://www.youtube.com/RodKhleif
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