Deal Makers Academy Podcast

What does it take to leave a $300,000-a-year job and build your own mortgage company? For Alain Logorz, it started with the discipline he learned in the Marine Corps—and the willingness to take action before every detail was figured out.

In Episode 5 of the Deal Makers Academy Podcast, Carlos sits down with Alain, founder of Logorz Capital Inc., to discuss real estate financing, building valuable partnerships, and the realities of growing a business.

They explore financing options for investors and self-employed buyers, including DSCR, bank statement, and alternative income documentation loans, along with down payment assistance for homebuyers. Alain also shares lessons from spending marketing dollars on the wrong events, using automation to keep clients informed, and solving the problems that come with scaling.

Whether you’re an investor, real estate agent, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation offers practical insights on finding financing solutions, building relationships, and moving forward when challenges arise.

Connect with Alain Logorz:
Website: logorzcapital.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (813) 538-7105

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Website: EnrollDMA.com

Brandon Florida. 10 Days. One Property. A Whole Lot of Moving Parts.

Carlos and James just wrapped up a full property flip in only 10 days, and in this episode, they’re breaking down exactly what it took to make it happen. From the moment they got the property to the final touches, they talk about the planning, people, timelines, decisions, and pressure that go into turning a tired property into a finished product on an aggressive deadline.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. They get into the pitfalls, unexpected problems, things that went wrong, and the decisions that had to be made on the fly to keep the project moving. They also talk about the wins, what worked, where they saved time and money, and what they would do differently next time.

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to take on a real estate renovation and move FAST, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the good, the bad, and everything in between. No highlight reel. Just the real process of getting a project across the finish line in 10 days.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most important aspect of preparing to flip a property
• How time is your biggest adversary when it comes to fix and flips
• The undeniable benefits of joining a community / mentorship if you're just getting started in real estate investing
• What it takes to keep good contractors
• What it takes to flip a property in 10 days
• How pricing strategies have shifted due to market conditions

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📲 Ready to start your investing journey?

Deal Makers Academy: https://EnrollDMA.com

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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@DealMakersMedia

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📱 James's Socials:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamesroybroker

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesroybroker

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesroybroker

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jamesroybroker

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jamesroybroker

Twitter/X: https://x.com/jamesroybroker

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📱 Carlos's Socials:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cgreacademy

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cgrealestateventures

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cgrealestate

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In Episode 3 of the Deal Makers Podcast, Carlos Gonzalez sits down with military veteran, real estate agent, and short-term rental management expert Andrew Steffens!

Andrew breaks down his journey from getting out of the Army Reserve in 2012 to managing over 60 long-term rentals, executing house flips, and ultimately building a successful full-service vacation rental management company in the Tampa Bay area.

If you are an investor, real estate agent, or entrepreneur looking to break into the Airbnb space or scale your vacation rental management business, this episode is packed with real-world strategies, common rookie mistakes to avoid, and essential insights into short-term rental tax benefits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Andrew transitioned from the military into real estate investing & property management
• The early days of rental arbitrage on Florida beach properties
• Why the "cheap investor mindset" can ruin your short-term rental cash flow
• The secret to selecting durable, commercial-grade furnishings that protect your ROI
• Why high-earning out-of-state professionals (like doctors and executives) are leveraging short-term rentals for tax advantages
• How to balance real estate investing with hospitality to maintain a 5-star rating

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📲 Ready to start your investing journey?

Deal Makers Academy: https://enrolldma.com

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💻 Deal Makers' Socials:

Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/DealMakersMedia

Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dealmakersmedia

Instagram: https://instagram.com/DealMakersMedia

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/DealMakersMedia

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@DealMakersMedia

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DealMakersMedia  

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📱 James's Socials:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamesroybroker

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesroybroker

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesroybroker

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jamesroybroker

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jamesroybroker

Twitter/X: https://x.com/jamesroybroker

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📱 Carlos's Socials:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cgreacademy

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cgrealestateventures

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cgrealestate

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In Episode 2 of the Deal Makers Podcast, Carlos Gonzalez sits down with his business partner, James, to trace his inspiring journey from earning $8 an hour in a Michigan tool and die plant to building a thriving real estate brokerage and investment business.

James opens up about his zero-deal first year as a licensed agent, the critical shift from retail buyers to investor-savvy strategies, and how creative deal structures like assignments, sub-two, and novations changed everything. If you are an agent feeling stuck or an aspiring investor waiting on the sidelines, this episode provides actionable advice on taking the leap, finding the right community, and taking action today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

📌 How James transitioned out of the 2008 auto industry crash into real estate
📌 The biggest reasons new real estate agents fail to close deals in Year 1
📌 Why working with real estate investors accelerates your income
📌 How creative deal structuring helps agents quadruple their commissions
📌 James's personal "Why" and the importance of legacy


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📲 Ready to start your investing journey?

Deal Makers Academy: https://enrolldma.com

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💻 Deal Makers' Socials:

Facebook Page:   / dealmakersmedia 

Facebook Group:   / dealmakersmedia 

Instagram:   / dealmakersmedia 

LinkedIn:   / dealmakersmedia 

TikTok:   / dealmakersmedia 

YouTube:    / @dealmakersmedia 

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📱 James's Socials:

Facebook:   / jamesroybroker 

Instagram:   / jamesroybroker 

LinkedIn:   / jamesroybroker 

TikTok:   / jamesroybroker 

YouTube:    / @jamesroybroker 

Twitter/X: https://x.com/jamesroybroker

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📱 Carlos's Socials:

Instagram:
  / cgreacademy 

TikTok:
  / cgrealestateventures 

YouTube:
   / @cgrealestate 

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the DealMakers Podcast!

Hosts James and Carlos Gonzalez sit down for an open, value-packed conversation on surviving market crashes, building wealth through real estate, and mastering modern investment strategies.

Carlos shares his full journey—starting at age 18 in bank collections at HSBC, navigating the 2008 housing crash as a mortgage broker, and pivoting during the market bottom to flip over 500 homes.

In this episode, we break down:

📌 The 2008 Crash: Lessons learned from inside the subprime mortgage boom.
📌 The BRRRR Strategy: How to Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat to recycle capital.
📌 Multifamily & Short-Term Rentals: Scaling an 8-unit property into a $3.5M asset.
📌 Cash vs. Leverage (OPM): Why cash-on-cash return beats using 100% of your own cash.
📌 2026 Market Strategy: How to underwrite conservatively in a softening market.
📌 Beginner Action Steps: How to land your first deal in the next 60–90 days.

Tune in for more practical strategies, market insights, and real-world real estate advice every week!

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📲 Connect With Us:

Deal Makers Academy: https://enrolldma.com

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💻 Deal Makers' Socials:

Facebook Page:
  / dealmakersmedia 

Facebook Group:
  / dealmakersmedia 

Instagram:
  / dealmakersmedia 

LinkedIn:
  / dealmakersmedia 

TikTok:
  / dealmakersmedia 

YouTube:
   / @dealmakersmedia 

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📱 James's Socials:

Facebook:
  / jamesroybroker 

Instagram:
  / jamesroybroker 

LinkedIn:
  / jamesroybroker 

TikTok:
  / jamesroybroker 

YouTube:
   / @jamesroybroker 

Twitter/X:
https://x.com/jamesroybroker

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📱 Carlos's Socials:

Instagram:
  / cgreacademy 

TikTok:
  / cgrealestateventures 

YouTube:
   / @cgrealestate 

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